Author Topic: Members' bikes (Read 2460583 times)

Chris S · « **Reply #6650 on:** 22 October, 2013, 09:27:32 pm »

Quote from: Ruthie on 22 October, 2013, 09:24:31 pm

Quote from: mcshroom on 21 October, 2013, 03:49:46 pm
Not as impulsive as it seems, but this weekend's RSF ride (and Saturday's realization that the hybrid was unsalvageable) led me to press the buy button for this which I picked up today

It's a 2011/12 Voodoo Bantu. When I've got it sorted (and the floods recede outside) I'll go and get it muddy

Niiiice! You went for it then? Congratulations on the happy new arrival mcshroom!

Beautifully composed shot, I must say.

Although - -5 points for No Actual Marmite in the shot. Sorry.

Cudzoziemiec · « **Reply #6651 on:** 22 October, 2013, 10:04:16 pm »

Coffee, kettle, Marmite, whisky... cake's a bit lack!

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #6652 on:** 23 October, 2013, 08:01:33 am »

Although I think the rules allow you to win your 5 points back if you post another shot of it covered in cack.

mcshroom · « **Reply #6653 on:** 23 October, 2013, 09:34:50 am »

That will probably be Sunday unless I manage to get out and get it properly muddy at night. The floods haven't receded yet which is my feable excuse.

slope · « **Reply #6654 on:** 24 October, 2013, 06:21:34 pm »

Ok, so this isn't a bike yet. 1948 Percy Thornton Stallard "Montlhery" frame and forks (Accles and Pollock Kromo SAQ tubing). Just checking if I can get a rideable position. YES! 27.2mm seatpost, B17 Imperial saddle as far as it will go forwards = layback, reach, handlebars ALL SPOT ON

Dig that 71º seat tube?

Cudzoziemiec · « **Reply #6655 on:** 24 October, 2013, 06:26:58 pm »

Those bars are wonderful.

Moultonaught · « **Reply #6656 on:** 24 October, 2013, 06:40:15 pm »

As is the rake on the forks!

slope · « **Reply #6657 on:** 24 October, 2013, 07:14:52 pm »

I can't wait to ride the thing. Ooh

slope · « **Reply #6658 on:** 24 October, 2013, 09:09:19 pm »

Quote from: Cudzoziemiec on 24 October, 2013, 06:26:58 pm

Those bars are wonderful.

On One Mungos

http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/HBOOMU/on_one_mungo_handlebar

Paul · « **Reply #6659 on:** 25 October, 2013, 12:27:18 pm »

Laid back and lugalicious.

bumper · « **Reply #6660 on:** 25 October, 2013, 02:18:35 pm »

Prepare the mind bleach!

mcshroom · « **Reply #6661 on:** 25 October, 2013, 03:11:01 pm »

I think it needs suspension forks

interzen · « **Reply #6662 on:** 25 October, 2013, 03:23:36 pm »

Quote from: mcshroom on 25 October, 2013, 03:11:01 pm

I think it needs suspension forks

I think it needs a considerably simplified transmission

bumper · « **Reply #6663 on:** 25 October, 2013, 03:24:56 pm »

You're both wrong

Edit: I think they're grounds for n+1+1=n+2

Cudzoziemiec · « **Reply #6664 on:** 25 October, 2013, 04:39:21 pm »

I like it.

There is an undeniable visual impact to having a biggest sprocket larger than the big ring! (looks that way at least)

bumper · « **Reply #6665 on:** 25 October, 2013, 04:49:07 pm »

Not far off

It's a 36rear 42front. I was going to change the cassette but it's like new so I may as well wear it down a bit first. The 32x36 combo will get me up vertical cliffs off road too as I discovered on my last trip to Scotland.

Andrew Br · « **Reply #6666 on:** 25 October, 2013, 08:23:31 pm »

I like it. A lot.

zigzag · « **Reply #6667 on:** 25 October, 2013, 10:38:02 pm »

Quote from: bumper on 25 October, 2013, 02:18:35 pm

Prepare the mind bleach!

it's a very nice bike with a unique setup - a breath of fresh air in this thread!

bumper · « **Reply #6668 on:** 26 October, 2013, 09:36:03 am »

Thanks, I've always fancied a drop bar mountain bike. After being gazumped on the cross bike last week I decided to convert this.

It had its first off road trip in its new guise this morning. A few miles on road to Hanchurch woods then a blast around the woods, most of it in darkness with the magicshines on full! It was very, very wet and muddy. The drops are excellent for rutted muddy tracks and fast hills. The bar end shifter are amazing on midge bars, they are easy to reach even when using the brakes. I was worried about contacting them with my knees but the flare on the bars stops that. The only thing that feels funny is holding drops when you're in the air

I thought I'd miss the Mary bars but I'm glad I've converted it to drops. Can't wait to try it loaded on a tour.

Ruth · « **Reply #6669 on:** 26 October, 2013, 01:23:39 pm »

That bike actually has a certain 'rightness' about it that says it'll be fit for purpose.

I like it.

nightrider · « **Reply #6670 on:** 26 October, 2013, 03:21:05 pm »

This is my new bike
http://www.flickr.com/photos/41832500@N07/10490882203/
A Colnargo Lux aluminium frame with a Dura ace groupset, this will be my only geared bike & will be used for club runs & longer Audax rides
I will probably put a Brooks saddle on & some plusher handlebar tape.

Joe.B · « **Reply #6671 on:** 28 October, 2013, 06:47:51 pm »

Thought that it is probably time that I posted some photos of my wife and little lads new bike before someone else beats me to it and files it under 'interesting & unusual bikes you have seen'.

P1020733 by Joe.Audax, on Flickr

P1020738 by Joe.Audax, on Flickr

P1020740 by Joe.Audax, on Flickr

Mrs B and little B ride to nursery and then work every day on this bike now. She loves it but I find the bottom bracket too high and of course the steering is somewhat odd to say the least.

These photos are perhaps a little out of date now as I've just fitted an electric assist kit.

clarion · « **Reply #6672 on:** 28 October, 2013, 06:59:06 pm »

Looks like fun, but the steering looks rather wacky.

Ruth · « **Reply #6673 on:** 28 October, 2013, 09:00:28 pm »

Ooh, I'd love to see that in action!

Can we have some more photos, but with the people on it?

Joe.B · « **Reply #6674 on:** 29 October, 2013, 10:21:03 pm »

I do have an action photo, not a great one, in it little Joe has a really miserable look on has face were as normally he loves being on the bike. It's on the home computer so once I'm home again at the weekend I'll post it.

Author Topic: Members' bikes (Read 2460583 times)

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