Author Topic: Members' bikes (Read 2481598 times)

vorsprung · « **Reply #2575 on:** 19 January, 2010, 09:55:18 am »

Classic "I just built it in my kitchen" shots. Includes cat flap, kettle, fridge, used teabags and a clock showing that it is 10:53
Cotic Roadrat with drops, Alfine 8sp, V brakes, Marathon Plus, mudguards, generator hub

clarion · « **Reply #2576 on:** 19 January, 2010, 10:07:55 am »

That's a well set up commuting machine

Chris N · « **Reply #2577 on:** 19 January, 2010, 10:15:06 am »

Very nice, Vorsprung. That makes at least 5 Roadrat owners on here now.

citoyen · « **Reply #2578 on:** 19 January, 2010, 10:51:47 am »

Very nice bike, Vorsprung. I also like the Yorkshire Tea, Dualit toaster and Pure DAB. Not to mention the rather natty knitted tea cosy.

d.

vorsprung · « **Reply #2579 on:** 19 January, 2010, 10:56:54 am »

Quote from: chris n on 19 January, 2010, 10:15:06 am

Very nice, Vorsprung. That makes at least 5 Roadrat owners on here now.

I don't think the photo shows how shiney and black it is

LEE · « **Reply #2580 on:** 19 January, 2010, 03:45:25 pm »

Is it my imagination or it the seat post the same length as the seat tube?

MSeries · « **Reply #2581 on:** 19 January, 2010, 03:50:24 pm »

Do you get toe overlap ?

Greenbank · « **Reply #2582 on:** 19 January, 2010, 04:40:06 pm »

Reminds me, must sort out bulk purchase of spoke reflectors...

Blah · « **Reply #2583 on:** 21 January, 2010, 03:04:07 pm »

Very nice V, I'm jealous

Riggers · « **Reply #2584 on:** 22 January, 2010, 11:04:28 am »

What are the reflectors on the spokes? They seem very reflectorerrryy.

Greenbank · « **Reply #2585 on:** 22 January, 2010, 04:02:51 pm »

Quote from: Riggers on 22 January, 2010, 11:04:28 am

What are the reflectors on the spokes? They seem very reflectorerrryy.

Assuming they're the same, keep an eye on this thread, I'll be looking to sort something out over the next couple of weeks:-

Spoke reflector bulk purchase

I'll (hopefully) get Roger to add a link on the main page so that it's easier to find when I've started a new thread with payment details...

Wowbagger · « **Reply #2586 on:** 25 January, 2010, 10:18:09 am »

Laura's bike is indeed very lovely. Don't use a saw on it, will you? It's perfect.

One thing: those tyres... I think they are the same brand on which I broke a plastic tyre lever when mending a puncture on my son-in-law's bike. I've never known tougher tyres to get on and off. Make sure you've got some steel tyre levers and one of these:

Majorbloodnok · « **Reply #2587 on:** 27 January, 2010, 09:50:28 pm »

I love days like these........

Step away from the bike wee man....

There has to be some advantage to being short

I can't wait to ride it. I took advantage of Sabbath offer for unpopular sizes - XS or XL. Had a wheel upgrade to my budget max . Bit blingy for me with the white bar tape but once i'd decided on the white decals, it had to be done.

Now a case of "all the gear and no idea!"

What'dya think? - all comments welcome

clarion · « **Reply #2588 on:** 27 January, 2010, 10:05:42 pm »

Quote from: Majorbloodnok on 27 January, 2010, 09:50:28 pm

Step away from the bike wee man....

Did that come in the box with the bike? It's really cute, & knocks Wiggle's sweeties into a cocked hat.

I'm jealous. Not about the kid - I've got two of those, and they're pretty cute too

But I want a Ti bike. No, I neeeeed one. I prefer the September to the Silk Road, but that's coz I iz a bimbler.

Hope you have many happy miles on that

Jurek · « **Reply #2589 on:** 27 January, 2010, 10:11:37 pm »

Quote from: Majorbloodnok on 27 January, 2010, 09:50:28 pm

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What'dya think? - all comments welcome

I think that as soon as the weather improves, you are in for shed / mile loads of fun, Majorbloodnok.

Fill yer boots!

little miss mac · « **Reply #2590 on:** 28 January, 2010, 09:20:56 am »

LOVE that pretty bike, bloodnok. Looks like it would fit me nicely, if you're thinking of selling it on at some point *hint hint*

Your son is absolutely adorable too - great pic

Majorbloodnok · « **Reply #2591 on:** 28 January, 2010, 11:03:03 am »

Quote from: clarion on 27 January, 2010, 10:05:42 pm

Did that come in the box with the bike? It's really cute, & knocks Wiggle's sweeties into a cocked hat.

That loves the Wiggle sweets too, "jelly bic bics" (bic = biscuit)

Quote from: clarion on 27 January, 2010, 10:05:42 pm

Hope you have many happy miles on that

Thanks alot

Majorbloodnok · « **Reply #2592 on:** 28 January, 2010, 11:05:48 am »

Quote from: little miss mac on 28 January, 2010, 09:20:56 am

LOVE that pretty bike, bloodnok. Looks like it would fit me nicely, if you're thinking of selling it on at some point *hint hint*
Your son is absolutely adorable too - great pic

No, you can't have it! I will ride it forever and never buy another bike, ever *missus may be watching*

citoyen · « **Reply #2593 on:** 28 January, 2010, 11:22:31 am »

I am drooling all over my keyboard. IWOOT.

d.

Moloko · « **Reply #2594 on:** 28 January, 2010, 11:49:21 am »

Not sure about your kid having to go without shoes so you can satisfy your own selfish pleasure.

Stick to the dry roads.

Majorbloodnok · « **Reply #2595 on:** 28 January, 2010, 01:08:13 pm »

Quote from: Dicky Mo on 28 January, 2010, 11:49:21 am

Not sure about your kid having to go without shoes so you can satisfy your own selfish pleasure.

Yep, I've already banned haircuts for the wee fella. He spotted me looking at some carbon bottle cages yesterday and hid behind the sofa

Ray 6701 · « **Reply #2596 on:** 28 January, 2010, 04:23:47 pm »

Very nice bike Majorbloodnok, planet x are selling 2 carbon bottle cages for £30 at the mo. I have these on both my race bikes and they are very good

Bottle Cages | Planet X UK

mdizzle · « **Reply #2597 on:** 30 January, 2010, 12:55:00 am »

Just a random question....is it strange to run cyclocross cantilever on the front and a caliper on the back? Received the wrong forks mail order, and it is a tad difficult to return them(living way overseas).

Sigurd Mudtracker · « **Reply #2598 on:** 30 January, 2010, 03:05:43 pm »

My DIY recumbent has cantilevers on the front and a Brompton dual pivot on the back. Works absolutely fine. However on the Frankenbent there is the advantage that the bike is almost as long as a tandem, so that by the time you've seen the rear brake set up you've pretty much forgotten what the front looked like!

(You can't mix calipers and V-brakes with the same levers btw - different cable pulls. Unless you use a Travel Agent or similar)

DrMekon · « **Reply #2599 on:** 01 February, 2010, 03:32:04 pm »

My wife's Madsen KG271 with a Christiania trike hood fitted.

Author Topic: Members' bikes (Read 2481598 times)

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