Author Topic: Members' bikes  (Read 2399376 times)

clarion

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Re: Members' bikes
« Reply #250 on: 04 June, 2008, 10:02:50 pm »
Getting there...

ABlipInContinuity

Re: Members' bikes
« Reply #251 on: 05 June, 2008, 10:23:35 am »
All made in Taiwan:


The filthy Trek Soho S fixie, also known as Black Beauty


The serene Airborne Valkyrie Ax road bike, also known as Champagne Supernova


theMTB, simply known as theMTB.

Re: Members' bikes
« Reply #252 on: 05 June, 2008, 11:59:40 am »
Clarion - What's the rear drop-out arrangement on that Red Mercian? Looks a little curious...

Re: Members' bikes
« Reply #253 on: 05 June, 2008, 12:49:46 pm »
Clarion - What's the rear drop-out arrangement on that Red Mercian? Looks a little curious...

Rolhoff.
Frenchie - Train à Grande Vitesse

LEE

Re: Members' bikes
« Reply #254 on: 05 June, 2008, 01:22:02 pm »
Clarion - What's the rear drop-out arrangement on that Red Mercian? Looks a little curious...

Rolhoff.

Yes, a Mercian with 2 expensive German hubs I think.

Paul

  • L'enfer, c'est les autos.
Re: Members' bikes
« Reply #255 on: 05 June, 2008, 01:37:57 pm »
Clarion - What's the rear drop-out arrangement on that Red Mercian? Looks a little curious...

Rolhoff.

Is it? Where's the shifter?

(And I think it's Robbo's Mercian)
What's so funny about peace, love and understanding?

Re: Members' bikes
« Reply #256 on: 05 June, 2008, 02:08:47 pm »
Clarion - What's the rear drop-out arrangement on that Red Mercian? Looks a little curious...

Rolhoff.

Is it? Where's the shifter?

(And I think it's Robbo's Mercian)

Bar end. It is a bit untidy, IMHO, with the cable but it is a gorgeous bike. A pity we can't fit another shifter.

PS May go for that red if I ever re-spray my Mercian.  ::-)
Frenchie - Train à Grande Vitesse

ABlipInContinuity

Re: Members' bikes
« Reply #257 on: 05 June, 2008, 02:15:49 pm »
Would be nice to have some more close up pictures of that Mercian of Robbos. It looks lovely.

LEE

Re: Members' bikes
« Reply #258 on: 05 June, 2008, 02:25:24 pm »
Clarion - What's the rear drop-out arrangement on that Red Mercian? Looks a little curious...

Rolhoff.

Is it? Where's the shifter?

(And I think it's Robbo's Mercian)

Bar end. It is a bit untidy, IMHO, with the cable but it is a gorgeous bike. A pity we can't fit another shifter.

PS May go for that red if I ever re-spray my Mercian.  ::-)

You could perhaps fit a shifter on a Minoura Space Bar off the stem if there's enough room under the bars.  Having the stem-mounted shifter makes sense if you are a relaxed rider and spend a lot of time on the bar-tops but not so good if you are in the drops all the time.

Paul

  • L'enfer, c'est les autos.
Re: Members' bikes
« Reply #259 on: 05 June, 2008, 02:41:27 pm »
Where's the shifter?
Bar end.
Why so it is. South paw?

PS May go for that red if I ever re-spray my Mercian.  ::-)

It is a stunning red - but quite a spectrum away from your current colour.
What's so funny about peace, love and understanding?

Re: Members' bikes
« Reply #260 on: 05 June, 2008, 02:53:35 pm »
It is a stunning red - but quite a spectrum away from your current colour.

That coppery red is one of my favorite bike colors. Which is why my current bikes are (1) emerald green and (2) black.  ::-)
scottclark.photoshelter.com

Robbo4

Re: Members' bikes
« Reply #261 on: 05 June, 2008, 02:54:43 pm »
It was bar end when I took the photo, but now it is fitted with a twist grip of my own making by the centre bulge, it is a lot neater. There is a German firm, whose name I have forgotten, who make something similar (and expensive). (Yes I am south pawed.)

LEE

Re: Members' bikes
« Reply #262 on: 05 June, 2008, 04:20:11 pm »
It was bar end when I took the photo, but now it is fitted with a twist grip of my own making by the centre bulge, it is a lot neater. There is a German firm, whose name I have forgotten, who make something similar (and expensive). (Yes I am south pawed.)

Photo please

Re: Members' bikes
« Reply #263 on: 05 June, 2008, 05:19:37 pm »
Where's the shifter?
Bar end.
Why so it is. South paw?

PS May go for that red if I ever re-spray my Mercian.  ::-)

It is a stunning red - but quite a spectrum away from your current colour.

Yes, I usually go stealth! Although there's a bluey bike in my garage now...  ::-)
Frenchie - Train à Grande Vitesse

bobajobrob

Re: Members' bikes
« Reply #264 on: 07 June, 2008, 02:04:48 pm »


My Yukon now with new mechs, chainset, BB, seat post, rear tyre, brake blocks, front rim, extra light, cycle computer and SQR swapped for bagman quick release.

blackpuddinonnabike

Re: Members' bikes
« Reply #265 on: 10 June, 2008, 09:24:45 am »
Tyres are on - tonight I get the headset press to borrow so that will all be together properly. Now. To find the cash to finish it...


Re: Members' bikes
« Reply #266 on: 10 June, 2008, 12:45:53 pm »
Have you seen these BP? Middle row fourth ones down. Would look ace with some Brooks/Charge leather bar tape.

blackpuddinonnabike

Re: Members' bikes
« Reply #267 on: 10 June, 2008, 01:49:32 pm »
Have you seen these BP? Middle row fourth ones down. Would look ace with some Brooks/Charge leather bar tape.

Waaaaaaant!

RogerT

  • Playing with a big steamy thing
Re: Members' bikes
« Reply #268 on: 13 June, 2008, 11:52:47 am »
My first ever attempt at posting a piccie..

This is my Skip/Project bike.

Started life as a Carlton Frame of indeterminate vintage from Flea BAy...Now rides better than my Audax Bike.



Graced with a set of wheels courtesy of a member of this Parish now chopping down trees in France, A Campag Chainset ex Flea Bay and lots of bits from my rapidly expanding stores.  I am about to fit the correct front Deraileur ( also courtesy of a Parish member ) and am sourcing a Brooks Pro sadle. 

Now I have got the Stem height correct I will obtain/fit the correct one.

blackpuddinonnabike

Re: Members' bikes
« Reply #269 on: 13 June, 2008, 11:55:23 am »
My first ever attempt at posting a piccie..

This is my Skip/Project bike.

Started life as a Carlton of indeterminate vintage from Flea BAy...Now rides better than my Audax Bike.

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm210/ousewanderer/IMG00032.jpg

Edit..How do I ghet the actual picture to appear here ?

Highlight that pic address, then click on the button.

RogerT

  • Playing with a big steamy thing
Re: Members' bikes
« Reply #270 on: 13 June, 2008, 12:00:26 pm »
Thanks..Done.

Re: Members' bikes
« Reply #271 on: 13 June, 2008, 02:17:58 pm »
This is my Skip/Project bike.

Started life as a Carlton Frame of indeterminate vintage from Flea BAy...Now rides better than my Audax Bike.

That's a very nice project bike!

What size tires?
scottclark.photoshelter.com

RogerT

  • Playing with a big steamy thing
Re: Members' bikes
« Reply #272 on: 13 June, 2008, 02:24:29 pm »
700*28 Conti super touring...working on the "saving money" principal they came of my Hybrid Bike prior to selling it.

They give a lovely comfortable ride and are not noticeably slower that the 700*23 I had on it at first build.

I know that the wheel size is technically incorrect, but practicality won the day !

Re: Members' bikes
« Reply #273 on: 13 June, 2008, 02:35:36 pm »
I know that the wheel size is technically incorrect, but practicality won the day !

I did the same--my Univega came with 27" wheels, but they wouldn't hold the tires I wanted (just a minor problem  ::-) ), so I went to 700c.
scottclark.photoshelter.com

Re: Members' bikes
« Reply #274 on: 13 June, 2008, 08:00:51 pm »