Author Topic: Members' bikes (Read 2476229 times)

IbisTouche · « **Reply #5175 on:** 19 February, 2012, 01:44:39 pm »

Quote from: IbisTouche on 19 February, 2012, 11:04:49 am

Our Thorns. Have not been used much the last 1½ year because of a lot of tandeming. We will probably use them this year as I come (hopefully) over my hamstring strain problems.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/55612735@N06/sets/72157625204916293/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/55612735@N06/sets/72157625325030848/

The Green pair of Raven Tours we called Dupond & Dupont - the red Audax mk III were named the Redbacks.

Feline · « **Reply #5176 on:** 19 February, 2012, 05:08:48 pm »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 18 February, 2012, 05:07:19 pm

Here a few pictures of my as yet unnamed new bike.

Very nice folder, looks like it would ride like a normal bike pretty much.

Is is stable when stood up folded (as in on the train) ?
I think you should call him Dave or Daniel!

cwbuk · « **Reply #5177 on:** 19 February, 2012, 05:19:19 pm »

how do I post a photograph?

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #5178 on:** 19 February, 2012, 05:22:15 pm »

Quote from: Feline on 19 February, 2012, 05:08:48 pm

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 18 February, 2012, 05:07:19 pm
Here a few pictures of my as yet unnamed new bike.

Very nice folder, looks like it would ride like a normal bike pretty much. Is is stable when stood up folded (as in on the train) ?
I think you should call him Dave or Daniel!

Yes, its pretty stable. Can't call it Dave as that's my bosses name!

Oaky · « **Reply #5179 on:** 19 February, 2012, 05:29:40 pm »

I always use a bungy cord through the grab handles in the train lobby to stop my Cadenza falling over on the trains. It's mostly stable, but the bigger lurches can topple it.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #5180 on:** 19 February, 2012, 05:46:30 pm »

Quote from: Oaky on 19 February, 2012, 05:29:40 pm

I always use a bungy cord through the grab handles in the train lobby to stop my Cadenza falling over on the trains. It's mostly stable, but the bigger lurches can topple it.

I will have a bungy handy.

Paul · « **Reply #5181 on:** 19 February, 2012, 06:18:56 pm »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 19 February, 2012, 09:55:57 am

But all my bikes have names!

Arfur?

(Arfur bike. Geddit? Oh, suit yourselves.)

jogler · « **Reply #5182 on:** 19 February, 2012, 06:21:22 pm »

U R Frankie Howard AICMFP

WhizzBang · « **Reply #5183 on:** 19 February, 2012, 06:28:58 pm »

Arfur gets my vote

Out of interest, roughly how much does a fold up weigh and where do you store it at work?

StuAff · « **Reply #5184 on:** 19 February, 2012, 06:39:54 pm »

Nice choice Oscar's dad. I was very happy with my Cadenza ('07 model, the first with the Lockjaw hinges, derailleurs).. before it got nicked. Dahon's 2012 range sucks, doesn't it....probably down to most of the design team joining Tern (the new company founded by Dr Hon's son and estranged wife, who have patents on most of the designs Dahon's used for the past few years). Tern do have a 26" model, the Joe, but it's not as good looking as the Cadenza. Perhaps Tern will do something similar in future, but they're trying to avoid the over-frequent changes Dahon have had for the last few years.

WizzBang: These are about 13kg.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #5185 on:** 19 February, 2012, 07:40:10 pm »

I quite like Arfur

The official weight is 14.1kg but mine will be more thanks to the bits I have bolted on, not to mention the Marathon Plus boots. It rides just like a normal bike and so far the hinges don't creak.

Mike J · « **Reply #5186 on:** 19 February, 2012, 07:50:54 pm »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 19 February, 2012, 09:55:57 am

But all my bikes have names!

Here are some folded photos.

As you can see it's not a small fold, the bike literally just folds in half. You can swing the bars round and drop them down. Two sizes of allen key are required. The operation is relatively straightforward but clearly is nowhere near a Brommie's folding abilities.

The cat is called Smokey and belongs to Miss Frith.

It's lovely both folded and unfolded.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #5187 on:** 19 February, 2012, 07:59:34 pm »

Thank you! I shall be interested to see how easy it is to handle on the train as I shall have 2 panniers!

Moose57 · « **Reply #5188 on:** 25 February, 2012, 12:00:33 pm »

Venturelli, finished. Proud Father

Rig of Jarkness · « **Reply #5189 on:** 25 February, 2012, 12:54:33 pm »

^ nice. Who are Venturelli ?

Moose57 · « **Reply #5190 on:** 25 February, 2012, 01:42:58 pm »

Belgian company, don't make this type of bike now.
Frame was made for them by Vaneenhoog another Belgian company.
Must admit when I bought the frame I assumed it was Italian with the name Venturelli.
Very happy with the finished result, just about to take it out for a spin.

Canardly · « **Reply #5191 on:** 26 February, 2012, 03:23:28 pm »

Riding buddy Guy turned out on this little beauty today, frame is pristine. He has recently taught himself to wheel build and pretty much everything else is swapped out. Is a camera photo.

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Frere · « **Reply #5192 on:** 26 February, 2012, 04:04:05 pm »

Quote from: Canardly on 26 February, 2012, 03:23:28 pm

Riding buddy Guy turned out on this little beauty today, frame is pristine. He has recently taught himself to wheel build and pretty much everything else is swapped out. Is a camera photo.

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Very clean, lean machine. What handlebars are those?

Frere

Rhys W · « **Reply #5193 on:** 26 February, 2012, 07:00:56 pm »

Quote from: Canardly on 26 February, 2012, 03:23:28 pm

Is a camera photo.

Most are.

What's the frame btw?

Canardly · « **Reply #5194 on:** 26 February, 2012, 08:22:03 pm »

Puegeot but not sure of the year but he picked it up from a guy for a ridiculously small amount of cash with it having about 10 miles on the clock from new. He will be able to tell manufacture year as frame number is very clear on top of BB. Original decals labelling and supplier logos. Not a particularly special frame (carbon steel 103) but in outstanding condition.

tiermat · « **Reply #5195 on:** 27 February, 2012, 07:37:15 am »

Quote from: Canardly on 26 February, 2012, 08:22:03 pm

Puegeot but not sure of the year but he picked it up from a guy for a ridiculously small amount of cash with it having about 10 miles on the clock from new. He will be able to tell manufacture year as frame number is very clear on top of BB. Original decals labelling and supplier logos. Not a particularly special frame (carbon steel 103) but in outstanding condition.

Peugeot frame dating is an art form.

Unlike manufacturers like Carlton and such, they do not follow a pattern for year/month of manufacture, so you need to go on:
Headtube badge
Downtube graphics
Component dating.

Moose57 · « **Reply #5196 on:** 27 February, 2012, 07:40:33 am »

When I dated my Peugeot I found the best way was by dating the components.

Rhys W · « **Reply #5197 on:** 27 February, 2012, 10:05:39 am »

I thought it was a Peugeot from the graphics, but I couldn't quite make out the logo.

T42 · « **Reply #5198 on:** 27 February, 2012, 10:42:09 am »

2001 Lapierre Ti frame w. 1" steerer.

Woofage · « **Reply #5199 on:** 27 February, 2012, 10:49:41 am »

Quote from: T42 on 27 February, 2012, 10:42:09 am

2001 Lapierre Ti frame w. 1" steerer.

I recognise that bike. Welcome to YACF, M Le Stack

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