Members' bikes

[Dibdib]

Now they're both finally working at the same time, I can update this thread with the newly expanded fleet:

The "good" bike, aka the "do everything" bike. 2010 Specialized Tricross Sport Triple.


The "old" bike, aka the "pub" bike, aka the singlespeed. Originally a 1987 Raleigh Criterium, now with mostly modern componentry.

[gene hunt]

Finished the Cotic Roadrat build today, full Deore 27spd with hydraulic disc brakes, 26" Mavic Crossride wheels.

Very pleased with it, rides really with.

[Dinamo]

That's very nice, GH

[Paul]

The "old" bike, aka the "pub" bike, aka the singlespeed. Originally a 1987 Raleigh Criterium, now with mostly modern componentry.

Ah - that's more like it.

Nice arrangement.

[Marco Stefano]

Finally getting my head around posting photos on here - apologies if it all goes pear-shaped and someone has to intervene to protect the innocent.

1970 Twenty with Dynohub & integral glowworm lighting set.


2004 Kona Caldera retired to shopping duties with Mrs Marco in charge.


2007 Pompino, not much changed from stock.


2006 Hewitt Cheviot SE, now sporting larger tyres & a Tubus Tara front rack.

[hatler]

Finally getting my head around posting photos on here - apologies if it all goes pear-shaped and someone has to intervene to protect the innocent.

1970 Twenty with Dynohub & integral glowworm lighting set.


2004 Kona Caldera retired to shopping duties with Mrs Marco in charge.


2007 Pompino, not much changed from stock.


2006 Hewitt Cheviot SE, now sporting larger tyres & a Tubus Tara front rack.

[andyoxon]

She doesn't get out much, so, while I was waiting for my meeting on Clapham Common early this morning, naturally I asked Whsh the Woodrup to pose.

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Please note the valves almost aligned (yes, I do use collars and dustcaps - wanna make summat of it?), and the pedals as aligned as they could be and still support the bike.  Apologies for my lack of forward planning, as I left the marmite at home.

Nice.  I like that blue/frame colours, and good to see the DT shifters.  I actually took pics of mine before removing not so long ago, and still sometimes find myself reaching down.  Wondering what the bag is...

[clarion]

The bay's a Carradice Super C on a Bagman QR.

And thanks.

[Biff]

Well He might be a member, He is everywhere after all. Always thought He'd go for white though.

[Ham]

I didn't know Eric cycled, I'd expect him to have chosen Blue, though.

[Biff]

I didn't know Eric cycled, I'd expect him to have chosen Blue, though.

Eric used to be an keen cyclist, favoured Condor IIRC, like Jagger

[clarion]

Surely, in cycling circles, GOD has always been Gerald O'Donovan (of Carlton and RSP Ilkeston)?

[Ham]

I didn't know Eric cycled, I'd expect him to have chosen Blue, though.

Eric used to be an keen cyclist, favoured Condor IIRC, like Jagger

Yeah of course, silly me, the album derailleur  gears

[zigzag]

new bike added to the stable (picked it up today):

[Ham]

That's the reincarnation of the Mu Uno, isn't it? I love mine (https://yacf.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=17.msg640823#msg640823). Does yours have the plastic cover over the chain? I'm curious how they work out. Curious how the front brake has been moved trailing.

Oh, and if you ever need rear spokes.....

[zigzag]

the bike is tern link uno and shares a lot of design features with the dahon mu uno although tern and dahon are rivals, apparently. the plastic cover on the chain does add a bit of noise and drag, but not too bad - for some commuters keeping the chain enclosed may be more important. front brake was moved to the back of the fork so it doesn't get in a way when the bike is folded (handlebars/wheel have to be turned 180deg before the bike folds in half). the ride is fun as with most small-wheeled bikes. the seat angle is 77 degrees - very steep (my other folding bike has a seat angle of 75.5 degrees - still steep, but closer to conventional 73-74deg). this bike was won as a prize, courtesy of cyclemotion.co.uk

thanks regarding the spokes - i was rear ended by a moped, that's why the spoke broke last time. these wheels seem to be built well and all spokes are tight (in contrast to rear brommie wheel i dismantled the other day)

[LEE]

I didn't know Eric cycled, I'd expect him to have chosen Blue, though.

Eric used to be an keen cyclist, favoured Condor IIRC, like Jagger

Yeah of course, silly me, the album derailleur  gears

Well I thought it was post of the day anyway Ham.

Edit.
However...on checking the provenance of the Album Title it appears that Eric Clapton/Mick Turner actually beat you to it.

It took me a while to learn that pop-culture factoid.

[Ham]

I didn't know Eric cycled, I'd expect him to have chosen Blue, though.

Eric used to be an keen cyclist, favoured Condor IIRC, like Jagger

Yeah of course, silly me, the album derailleur  gears

Well I thought it was post of the day anyway Ham.

Edit.
However...on checking the provenance of the Album Title it appears that Eric Clapton/Mick Turner actually beat you to it.

It took me a while to learn that pop-culture factoid.

I wasn't laying claim to the originality, but referencing. Another useless factoid is that my mono pressing of the album which has a divine almost marshall amp quality to the bass when played directly sounds like shit when digitised.

[mcshroom]

My new singlespeed commuter with rack and guards now fitted. The gear (44x17) still feels a little tall at the moment but I'm getting used to it

[jogler]

that ^^^^^ looks grand.
Ideal for a 600km audax to Holl

[ianrauk]

Van Nic Ventus 2013 Ultegra with handbuilt wheels from DCR in Sussex.

[slope]

Just finished building it up and tweaking - more to do. Cool orange outer cables - I fancy some subdude outrage at 59 years old

http://flic.kr/p/eSLRwM

[Cudzoziemiec]

Orange and blue is good. Not just subdude! Arc of the front brake cable looks a bit odd though, or is it just the camera angle?

[slope]

Orange and blue is good. Not just subdude! Arc of the front brake cable looks a bit odd though, or is it just the camera angle?

All arcs are off - until I finally decide on handlebar type, height and other complicashuns. So cables set long. Actually it's a particular bastard with this bar/brake set up to minimise the ugliness - I agree totally. Or cable tie bondage? See through outers and invisible inner cables are what I demand

[Woofage]

Just finished building it up and tweaking - more to do. Cool orange outer cables - I fancy some subdude  outrage at 59 years old

http://flic.kr/p/eSLRwM

Lovely bike that