Author Topic: Members' bikes (Read 2463038 times)

dim · « **Reply #8225 on:** 15 July, 2016, 07:43:20 am »

My new bike (bought for £10 and in very good condition)... it's now on ebay but I doubt that it will sell (I would rather keep it)

1980's Bridgestone MB-2 (lugged version made in Japan). I will be customising this over the next few weeks and use it as a winter bike (drop bars, bar end shifters, Brooks Cambium carved C17 saddle, dynamo hub/lights, mudguards, Ortlieb pannier bags, and Schwalbe Marathon Supreme 26 x 2 "tyres

it will be a cheaper version of a Surly LHT .... has very similar geometry to my 50cm LHT

here's one that has been customized:

Blodwyn Pig · « **Reply #8226 on:** 20 July, 2016, 02:06:57 pm »

Some pics of OLIVE's latest incarnation, with 650b rims and 42mm tyres. ( wheelstickers now removed)

IanDG · « **Reply #8227 on:** 20 July, 2016, 02:21:30 pm »

Quote from: Samuel D on 19 June, 2016, 10:33:46 pm

Quote from: windy on 31 May, 2016, 06:50:17 pm
My current Aravis set up

IMG_3079 by ian, on Flickr

Classy. Lots of carefully chosen stuff there, much of which I’d choose myself! But I’d replace the cages with the steel version.

What are the angles on the frame?

Thanks, not sure but think angles of 73 and 72 were mentioned when I bought the frame - but that was >10 years ago so I could be wrong. Living on an island the problem with steel accessories is oxidation from sea air.

IanDG · « **Reply #8228 on:** 20 July, 2016, 02:21:52 pm »

Quote from: Blodwyn Pig on 20 July, 2016, 02:06:57 pm

Some pics of OLIVE's latest incarnation, with 650b rims and 42mm tyres. ( wheelstickers now removed)

Nice

Jakob W · « **Reply #8229 on:** 20 July, 2016, 04:10:34 pm »

Quote from: Blodwyn Pig on 20 July, 2016, 02:06:57 pm

Some pics of OLIVE's latest incarnation, with 650b rims and 42mm tyres. ( wheelstickers now removed)

Very nice indeed. Have you noticed any change to the handling from 700c to 650b?

Blodwyn Pig · « **Reply #8230 on:** 20 July, 2016, 04:25:38 pm »

no handling differences, but much smoother and I would say faster.

HeltorChasca · « **Reply #8231 on:** 20 July, 2016, 07:42:58 pm »

Quote from: Blodwyn Pig on 20 July, 2016, 04:25:38 pm

no handling differences, but much smoother and I would say faster.

Good info and a stunning bike. Stem, chain rings, cranks and pedals NEED to be silver!

There you are I've set you another project. No need to thank me

EDIT: Are those flowers on your luggage? I toured with a friend who had flowers on her rear panniers. So jaunty.

What flowers will match a beard, long hair and a gormless expression? I need!

Blodwyn Pig · « **Reply #8232 on:** 21 July, 2016, 06:20:57 pm »

Quote from: HeltorChasca on 20 July, 2016, 07:42:58 pm

Quote from: Blodwyn Pig on 20 July, 2016, 04:25:38 pm
no handling differences, but much smoother and I would say faster.

Good info and a stunning bike. Stem, chain rings, cranks and pedals NEED to be silver!

EDIT: Are those flowers on your luggage? I toured with a friend who had flowers on her rear panniers. So jaunty.

BETTER!!!

I'll have to wait till the cranks come off (wait till I get a hollowtech tooll) before I can dip them. I did some other stuff, (shown on 'Olive's' very own review page,

PS, same stem and spacers, just a quick dip in a bowl of caustic soda, et voila!

HeltorChasca · « **Reply #8233 on:** 22 July, 2016, 11:59:32 am »

Quote from: Blodwyn Pig on 21 July, 2016, 06:20:57 pm

Quote from: HeltorChasca on 20 July, 2016, 07:42:58 pm
Quote from: Blodwyn Pig on 20 July, 2016, 04:25:38 pm
no handling differences, but much smoother and I would say faster.

Good info and a stunning bike. Stem, chain rings, cranks and pedals NEED to be silver!

EDIT: Are those flowers on your luggage? I toured with a friend who had flowers on her rear panniers. So jaunty.

BETTER!!! I'll have to wait till the cranks come off (wait till I get a hollowtech tooll) before I can dip them. I did some other stuff, (shown on 'Olive's' very own review page,

PS, same stem and spacers, just a quick dip in a bowl of caustic soda, et voila!

Wow! That's a tidy job with the caustic soda. Very smart!

IanDG · « **Reply #8234 on:** 23 July, 2016, 07:42:50 pm »

New project started

IMG_1666 by ian, on Flickr

IMG_1669 by ian, on Flickr

Blodwyn Pig · « **Reply #8235 on:** 24 July, 2016, 11:00:51 am »

that looks like a decent ~~shed~~ man cave

ElyDave · « **Reply #8236 on:** 24 July, 2016, 12:03:15 pm »

Since this I've shortened the boom by 2" and it's now rideable by the normally proportioned, also added guard to the front idler to stop it biting me and recycled another bag as a "saddlebag", fastened to the head rest mounts. Need to adjust the chain a touch with the boom length reduction

Oaky · « **Reply #8237 on:** 28 July, 2016, 01:03:27 pm »

This is my N-1+1, a Planet X London Road in Stealth Black.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #8238 on:** 28 July, 2016, 01:05:12 pm »

Where did you find the London Road sign?

Oaky · « **Reply #8239 on:** 28 July, 2016, 02:11:21 pm »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 28 July, 2016, 01:05:12 pm

Where did you find the London Road sign?

Maldon, on an MEMWNS ride.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #8240 on:** 28 July, 2016, 02:13:03 pm »

Quote from: Oaky on 28 July, 2016, 02:11:21 pm

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 28 July, 2016, 01:05:12 pm
Where did you find the London Road sign?

Maldon, on an MEMWNS ride.

Kim · « **Reply #8241 on:** 28 July, 2016, 05:14:40 pm »

Do we need a "bikes next to appropriate roadsigns" thread?

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #8242 on:** 28 July, 2016, 05:26:19 pm »

Quote from: Kim on 28 July, 2016, 05:14:40 pm

Do we need a "bikes next to appropriate roadsigns" thread?

Yes

marcusjb · « **Reply #8243 on:** 28 July, 2016, 06:56:54 pm »

Quote from: Kim on 28 July, 2016, 05:14:40 pm

Do we need a "bikes next to appropriate roadsigns" thread?

Top idea!

Just done some quick research and there is a Condor Road only 15km away!

Andrij · « **Reply #8244 on:** 28 July, 2016, 07:07:21 pm »

I can do 3 of 4 here in London. That's next week's adventures sorted.

I'd need to visit Spain for the remaining bicycle. That will not be happening next week.

Cudzoziemiec · « **Reply #8245 on:** 28 July, 2016, 07:14:17 pm »

For one I need to visit Extremadura or Yucatan. That's not going to happen next week either! Or I can find a Disney princess... For the other bike I need to find one of the seven dwarves!

Oaky · « **Reply #8246 on:** 28 July, 2016, 09:05:26 pm »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 28 July, 2016, 05:26:19 pm

Quote from: Kim on 28 July, 2016, 05:14:40 pm
Do we need a "bikes next to appropriate roadsigns" thread?

Yes

https://yacf.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=98716.0

ElyDave · « **Reply #8247 on:** 29 July, 2016, 06:28:35 pm »

I'm not playing with the M5

rabbit · « **Reply #8248 on:** 06 August, 2016, 10:11:05 am »

I've had a custom build steel hardtail mountain bike built up, for long distance touring carrying luggage, although it feels great luggage-free too

I have written a blog entry up about the process, for those who want to read it.

http://littlegirlbunny.blogspot.co.uk/2016/08/the-perfect-custom-frame.html

Afasoas · « **Reply #8249 on:** 06 August, 2016, 04:22:15 pm »

Nothing to get excited about, except to say I start cycle commuting again on Monday. Looks like this RidgeBack was originally purchased from Henry Burton some years ago... And I don't it's ever been used. Not until now that is.

I look forward to getting my Airborne back when Torslanda has finished working his magic on it, but I need to regain some fitness else it will be completely wasted on me.

Author Topic: Members' bikes (Read 2463038 times)

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