Author Topic: Members' bikes (Read 2455487 times)

Pippa · « **Reply #1825 on:** 31 July, 2009, 08:22:53 pm »

Another Ti convert here after this arrived on Wednesday

It is quite simply the nicest bike in the world to ride. EVER.

Am I supposed to name it

clarion · « **Reply #1826 on:** 31 July, 2009, 08:26:24 pm »

Purty.

Oh. and it already has a name. You're just waiting for it to tell you...

Bledlow · « **Reply #1827 on:** 31 July, 2009, 08:29:24 pm »

Quote from: jurek on 31 July, 2009, 07:38:38 pm

Lovely lookin' bike Bledlow.
Wishing you many (as I'm sure they will be) happy miles.
Straight-up question....
Are you able to operate the levers when you're on the drops?
Or do you not go there......

Only by changing my grip. I may move the levers. But I must admit, I don't spend much time on the drops.

BTW, are we getting too uniform round here?

Pippa - what kit have you got on that fine bicycle?

Jurek · « **Reply #1828 on:** 31 July, 2009, 08:36:04 pm »

Just curious, like, Bledlow, as my bar position is erring to that of yours and I'm not often seen on the drops.

No uniformity here as I see it...

The kit on Pippa's bike is sweet, but I'll leave it to her to tell you about it........

Andrij · « **Reply #1829 on:** 31 July, 2009, 08:48:03 pm »

Pippa — very nice.

Look forward to seeing it in the flesh.

I recognise the location. You weren't exaggerating when you said you were just around the corner from TimO's bollard incident.

Adam · « **Reply #1830 on:** 31 July, 2009, 08:55:21 pm »

Very tasty Pippa. I see what you mean about the red.

Definitely a speedy looking bike.

Pippa · « **Reply #1831 on:** 31 July, 2009, 09:17:01 pm »

Thanks! Just need to find a speedy cyclist to ride it now

Quote from: Bledlow on 31 July, 2009, 08:29:24 pm

Pippa - what kit have you got on that fine bicycle?

Ultegra and Fulcrum 5.

The tyres are going to have to go - the orange writing on them just doesn't go with the red accents of the other bits

Andrij - oh yes, I think I found the bollard in question too (well I found one covered in something ick and I don't think it was coffee

). You is wanting tea and cake on the 16th?

Andrij · « **Reply #1832 on:** 31 July, 2009, 09:59:40 pm »

Quote from: PippaG on 31 July, 2009, 09:17:01 pm

Andrij - oh yes, I think I found the bollard in question too (well I found one covered in something ick and I don't think it was coffee ). You is wanting tea and cake on the 16th?

Thanks for the offer.

I'll send you a PM about the 16th of August.

GruB · « **Reply #1833 on:** 31 July, 2009, 10:13:04 pm »

At this rate, I reckon we should start a titanium owner's bikes thread

TimO · « **Reply #1834 on:** 31 July, 2009, 10:14:51 pm »

Quote from: PippaG on 31 July, 2009, 09:17:01 pm

... Andrij - oh yes, I think I found the bollard in question too (well I found one covered in something ick and I don't think it was coffee ). ...

Not me, I bled on the pavement. I think I managed to ram the bollard into my midriff (which is why I've still got a creaking torso), but didn't leave anything on it.

That bike looks like it has a triple changer, mudguards, and a carrier. All you need now are sandals and a beard.

Very nice and new and shiny though.

clarion · « **Reply #1835 on:** 31 July, 2009, 10:16:13 pm »

Quote from: Grub on 31 July, 2009, 10:13:04 pm

At this rate, I reckon we should start a titanium owner's bikes thread

Hope to join you there one day (but mine will be painted black

)

Regulator · « **Reply #1836 on:** 01 August, 2009, 09:48:16 am »

Lovely bike Pippa...

But be warned that Fulcrum 5 wheels are not the greatest. If a spoke goes they pringle damn quick.

And yes, you do have to name her (all VN bikes are female

)

Bledlow · « **Reply #1837 on:** 01 August, 2009, 07:17:05 pm »

Quote from: Grub on 31 July, 2009, 10:13:04 pm

At this rate, I reckon we should start a titanium owner's bikes thread

Yup. There must be enough of us by now.

Adam · « **Reply #1838 on:** 01 August, 2009, 08:21:31 pm »

Quote from: Bledlow on 01 August, 2009, 07:17:05 pm

Quote from: Grub on 31 July, 2009, 10:13:04 pm
At this rate, I reckon we should start a titanium owner's bikes thread
Yup. There must be enough of us by now.

Better than that, we need our own forum!!!

Bledlow · « **Reply #1839 on:** 01 August, 2009, 09:36:40 pm »

Quote from: PippaG on 31 July, 2009, 09:17:01 pm

Thanks! Just need to find a speedy cyclist to ride it now

Quote from: Bledlow on 31 July, 2009, 08:29:24 pm
Pippa - what kit have you got on that fine bicycle?

Ultegra and Fulcrum 5.

The tyres are going to have to go - the orange writing on them just doesn't go with the red accents of the other bits

Nice.

I know what you mean. I'm agonising over whether a Barley saddlebag will go with the grey/black/red trim of the rest of the bike.

Dinamo · « **Reply #1840 on:** 02 August, 2009, 04:10:33 pm »

Taken this morning at Southmead Hospital, Bristol.
A clever design, especially the umbrella to keep bikes dry !
It is apparently made from re-cycled cans ( 12,500 of them )

TimO · « **Reply #1841 on:** 02 August, 2009, 04:22:31 pm »

Very clever, but a bunch of Sheffield stands are probably still easier to use, and possibly cheaper.

ed_o_brain · « **Reply #1842 on:** 02 August, 2009, 09:56:37 pm »

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Makes a good use of space, keeps the bikes sheltered

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There's nothing near enough to the main triangle to secure the bike to.

Dinamo · « **Reply #1843 on:** 02 August, 2009, 09:59:40 pm »

Quote from: ed_o_brain on 02 August, 2009, 09:56:37 pm

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keeps the bikes sheltered

I thought that, but the rain in Bristol rarely falls vertically !

David Martin · « **Reply #1844 on:** 05 August, 2009, 08:56:03 pm »

Juniors bike..

alexb · « **Reply #1845 on:** 07 August, 2009, 02:03:04 pm »

Quote from: Dinamo on 02 August, 2009, 04:10:33 pm

Taken this morning at Southmead Hospital, Bristol.
A clever design, especially the umbrella to keep bikes dry !
It is apparently made from re-cycled cans ( 12,500 of them )

As already stated, you come back and find either a front or rear wheel and nothing else - as seen all over London.

toekneep · « **Reply #1846 on:** 07 August, 2009, 04:31:48 pm »

New toy

Well new to me, thanks Noggy. It doesn't appear to weigh anything compared to my other bikes. Just need some new pedals and a slightly shorter rising stem now.

francisbarton · « **Reply #1847 on:** 07 August, 2009, 04:38:34 pm »

Nice one Tony, looks like that one had your name on it

You'll be lucky to get a shorter stem than that, it looks like an 80mm already, is it?

toekneep · « **Reply #1848 on:** 07 August, 2009, 04:42:48 pm »

Quote from: Francis on 07 August, 2009, 04:38:34 pm

Nice one Tony, looks like that one had your name on it

You'll be lucky to get a shorter stem than that, it looks like an 80mm already, is it?

No it's more like 105mm and quite flat. The one on my Dave Yates is nearer 70mm and rises quite steeply. I just feel I want the bars slightly higher and closer and as the steerer has been cut flush this is the easiest option.

clarion · « **Reply #1849 on:** 07 August, 2009, 04:45:50 pm »

Looks pretty cool.