Members' bikes

[TheLurker]

Well, if you've seen one black Ribble you've pretty much seen 'em all, but this one is mine and I'm quite pleased that it's still looking reasonably presentable after 11,000 odd miles of commuting.

[Climberruss]

New toy

Cor that's nice, mister.  Can I have a go?

Are these IRD Niobium rims? IF so, did they come with the bike? How do you reate them?

[Chris N]

The latest incarnation of my Roadrat:



58" fixed, 1.8" Bonty XR tyres, Mary bars.  Lots of

[mike]

nutter.  How are the downhill bits?  I couldnt get on with Mary Bars.

[mike]

happy anniversary dear!



<<bling!!>>

[GruB]

Nice use of the white bar tape.  Being a girl she will not get it dirty either as she has YOU to do all the dirty things. 

[Chris N]

nutter.  How are the downhill bits?  I couldnt get on with Mary Bars.

Spinny.

Marys seem pretty good, though this was only my first ride on them.  Might go out again on it at the weekend for a longer ride.

[Andrew Br]

I've had the knobblies on the bike for a few weeks:-





They're Marathon Extremes- pretty fast, quiet and good on gravel and mud. I've been using the bike on the  TPT quite a bit and the surface of that is "variable".
IMO they look damn sexy as well 

[toekneep]

New toy

Cor that's nice, mister.  Can I have a go?

Are these IRD Niobium rims? IF so, did they come with the bike? How do you reate them?

Don't think so. At least none of your reference appears anywhere on the rims or labels. As for rating them, since I don't really know what you are asking me I very much doubt I am qualified to rate them.  They did come with the bike as far as I know but I bought it second hand.

[Tom B]

I like your bike, Gene Hunt. Well, I would, having one myself  They're a most versatile (and underrated) bike. Yours has sported-up nicely; mine is Dutched-down with mudguards, rack, saddlebag, Brooks sprung saddle, dynohub... It's really very comfy and I've taken it touring.
Hope you enjoy it as much as i have mine
 
Did you change the chainset? Are they different bars, or did you fit bar-ends?

[gene hunt]

I like your bike, Gene Hunt. Well, I would, having one myself  They're a most versatile (and underrated) bike. Yours has sported-up nicely; mine is Dutched-down with mudguards, rack, saddlebag, Brooks sprung saddle, dynohub... It's really very comfy and I've taken it touring.
Hope you enjoy it as much as i have mine
 
Did you change the chainset? Are they different bars, or did you fit bar-ends?

The only standard parts left is the frame and freewheel, more changes planned.

[Adrian]

The only standard parts left is the frame and freewheel, more changes planned.

That will have to be the freewheel then. Otherwise it becomes Triggers broom.

[Palinurus]

My cheapish new commuter, had this one a month or so now.

For those of you who like to comment on such things:

Weeds: Landlord
State of pointing: Landlord too.
Slackness of chain: That's my fault.
White cable ties: Haven't got around to getting black replacements yet.



Ready for the winter- 28 mm armadillos, IQ Cyo, £2:50 dynamo rear light from SJS cycles (I'll use my Dinotte as the main rear light, but I like having a permanent dynamo powered rear so it's always ready to go)

[Sigurd Mudtracker]

Someone at work has a Tricross single, I tend to cast it covetous glances every time I walk past.  I will probably be condemned for blastphemy, but how wide are the rear dropouts?  An Alfine hub added would make a nice low maintenance commuter (we have wind and hills round here and my legs are not muscle-stuffed).

[Zoidburg]

Someone at work has a Tricross single, I tend to cast it covetous glances every time I walk past.  I will probably be condemned for blastphemy, but how wide are the rear dropouts?  An Alfine hub added would make a nice low maintenance commuter (we have wind and hills round here and my legs are not muscle-stuffed).

Faaaarrrrrrrrrr toooooo wide.

Sorry old chap.

Mwuhahahahaha.

[rogerzilla]

Someone at work has a Tricross single, I tend to cast it covetous glances every time I walk past.  I will probably be condemned for blastphemy, but how wide are the rear dropouts?  An Alfine hub added would make a nice low maintenance commuter (we have wind and hills round here and my legs are not muscle-stuffed).

120mm. 

[Sigurd Mudtracker]

I could however fit a Sturmey XRF-8 - comes in at 116mm OLN... anyone know if the third party bar end shifter for the Alfine would work??

[Tewdric]

My cheapish new commuter, had this one a month or so now.

For those of you who like to comment on such things:

Weeds: Landlord
State of pointing: Landlord too.
Slackness of chain: That's my fault.
White cable ties: Haven't got around to getting black replacements yet.

Rear brake cable outer's a bit long....

 

[gene hunt]

All finished, from this

Mid point.

To this.

[Palinurus]

My cheapish new commuter, had this one a month or so now.

For those of you who like to comment on such things:

Weeds: Landlord
State of pointing: Landlord too.
Slackness of chain: That's my fault.
White cable ties: Haven't got around to getting black replacements yet.

Rear brake cable outer's a bit long....

 

It is. I'm not really happy with the cable routing generally. It's not really a big issue- although the rear brake isn't a springy as it should be (if you see what I mean). At some point I'll replace the cables and sort the outers out.

[Palinurus]

All finished, from this

Mid point

To this.

I like that. I've often fancied a simple commute bike with bullhorns fitted. I like riding my TT bike to work, I stick it in a nice easy gear and don't bother changing it.

The chainset and wheels really make a difference too. Makes it look lighter.

[gene hunt]

All finished, from this

Mid point

To this.

I like that. I've often fancied a simple commute bike with bullhorns fitted. I like riding my TT bike to work, I stick it in a nice easy gear and don't bother changing it.

The chainset and wheels really make a difference too. Makes it look lighter.

Many thanks, I was shocked how much lighter the planet x wheels were against the Miches.

[GillP]

My lovely new Hewitt 

[Clare]

My lovely new Hewitt 

OMG, that is gorgeous  .

[Tewdric]

That looks fabulous.