Author Topic: Interesting and Unusual Bikes You've Seen (Read 641821 times)

Cudzoziemiec · « **Reply #2500 on:** 30 November, 2016, 03:02:00 pm »

I think it looks quite good. But then I also think Nokon cables, which according to road.cc are one of the nine most bad-ass components you can put on your bike, look like they belong on a Thorn with 10" of spacers on the steerer.

Kim · « **Reply #2501 on:** 30 November, 2016, 03:27:52 pm »

Love the first comment on that article, which was completely asking for it.

Discussion of the baddassery of specific components is best avoided, lest we have a repeat of the YACF Cool Wall.

mrcharly-YHT · « **Reply #2502 on:** 30 November, 2016, 03:37:06 pm »

Quote from: Cudzoziemiec on 30 November, 2016, 03:02:00 pm

I think it looks quite good. But then I also think Nokon cables, which according to road.cc are one of the nine most bad-ass components you can put on your bike, look like they belong on a Thorn with 10" of spacers on the steerer.

They look designed to collect dirt to me.

Actually the only thing on that entire list that looks 'badass' to me is the trpbrake.

Cudzoziemiec · « **Reply #2503 on:** 30 November, 2016, 03:48:21 pm »

Yeah! I hadn't looked at the comments when I posted that link. The first one is total badass! IMO the very word 'badass' is naff, but that ridden by any of these riders would be, let's say, "don't-fuck-with-me cool".

Cudzoziemiec · « **Reply #2504 on:** 30 November, 2016, 03:49:32 pm »

FAOD, 'that' refers to the bike in the 'badass' comments, not the BikeE.

Kim · « **Reply #2505 on:** 30 November, 2016, 03:55:11 pm »

Quote from: mrcharly on 30 November, 2016, 03:37:06 pm

They look designed to collect dirt to me.

As I understand it they do work well at reducing friction. Though other than for riders with dexterity impairments or Silly Bikes™ with particularly convoluted cable runs, I'm sceptical that the friction of a properly maintained traditional cable is actually a problem. Particularly since DI2 is now a thing.

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Actually the only thing on that entire list that looks 'badass' to me is the trpbrake.

My thoughts exactly.

Cudzoziemiec · « **Reply #2506 on:** 30 November, 2016, 04:05:12 pm »

I rather like the look of the crankset as well.

Pingu · « **Reply #2507 on:** 30 November, 2016, 06:40:09 pm »

What would be badass would be to see it on Audax (preferably Écosse).

Basil · « **Reply #2508 on:** 02 December, 2016, 11:02:23 am »

Not really seen, but rather a photo of it in the village shop amongst all the other usual for sale cards.
http://www.worksmancycles.com/carryall.html
I'm a little surprised that such a thing exists around here.

Torslanda · « **Reply #2509 on:** 04 December, 2016, 09:23:51 pm »

Quote from: Kim on 30 November, 2016, 02:22:30 pm

Interestingly (FSVO interesting) the last time I encountered a BikeE was outside Birmingham Town Hall.

Quite a coinkidink. The last time my Giant Revive* was seen in the wild was outside Manchester town hall . . .

*Giant's attempt at bringing recumbents to the masses. Great fun but a soggy blancmange when it comes to climbing. The gearing's crap too!

Wobbly John · « **Reply #2510 on:** 09 December, 2016, 11:45:40 pm »

Spotted someone else with a wooden bike in Ely.

It might have been one of these as it had contrasting seat stays
No picture as I was driving.

TPMB12 · « **Reply #2511 on:** 19 December, 2016, 04:57:30 pm »

On my commute I often see a guy with two handlebars on his bike. One is a swept back, old fashioned shopper type, high up for a sit up position. The other is a set of drop bars underneath.

The guy sits at lights using the top shopper bars and sets off. At some point he'll move to the drops, then back again in traffic. Not sure why he has this setup, but once up to speed he's fast. He's slow off the blocks at lights but soon passes me and just cruises away. I've never had the chance to question him about his set up.

Anyone know why you would want such an unusual setup?

Kim · « **Reply #2512 on:** 19 December, 2016, 05:01:25 pm »

Didn't Sheldon have something like that?

Ah yes: http://www.sheldonbrown.com/org/thorn/

(Interesting approach to controlling the front brake from two levers, there.)

McWheels · « **Reply #2513 on:** 20 December, 2016, 11:21:48 pm »

Probably a dark-side discussion, but few match this for getting double-takes.

Bike reclined by jdp298, on Flickr

edit: Maybe that will do it

hatler · « **Reply #2514 on:** 21 December, 2016, 07:28:36 am »

Quote from: McWheels on 20 December, 2016, 11:21:48 pm

Probably a dark-side discussion, but few match this for getting double-takes.

Linky no worky.

McWheels · « **Reply #2515 on:** 21 December, 2016, 08:31:09 pm »

Fixed?

Cudzoziemiec · « **Reply #2516 on:** 21 December, 2016, 08:34:11 pm »

I don't think it's fixed, it looks like a hub gear to me.

Sorry. Yes, it's working.

mrcharly-YHT · « **Reply #2517 on:** 24 December, 2016, 10:27:57 am »

Trek with very unusual seatbolt arrangement.

Kim · « **Reply #2518 on:** 28 December, 2016, 03:28:43 pm »

Circe Helios triplet at Cycle Heaven in York. Some interesting stuff going on with the frame there.
Also the electric assist version of the tandem.
(The regular tandem is on display in the CrinklyDen)

Cudzoziemiec · « **Reply #2519 on:** 14 January, 2017, 09:15:48 pm »

Domino's pizza bike. Unlike other delivery services, they appear to be using a fleet. Looks a bit like a Royal Mail bike, but with a huge box on the back, obvs. Built in lighting, which is good.

Also with built in lighting and looking quite odd in the metal, one of these:

aidan.f · « **Reply #2520 on:** 21 January, 2017, 08:27:10 pm »

James Arrow Ace Tandem - I have dibs on this - What do the forum think of this old, pre 1966, but rather unusual tandem? From the photo it appears to be in rather good condition.

Torslanda · « **Reply #2521 on:** 21 January, 2017, 10:34:43 pm »

Needs a frame builder to sort it out.

PhilO · « **Reply #2522 on:** 22 January, 2017, 07:56:59 am »

Quote from: Torslanda on 21 January, 2017, 10:34:43 pm

Needs a frame builder to sort it out.

That's a design feature. Note "Detachable top bar..." In the advert.
[Apologies if you comment was tongue-in-cheek.]

It certainly looks an interesting machine...

LittleWheelsandBig · « **Reply #2523 on:** 22 January, 2017, 08:02:22 am »

There have been a few convertible solos made over the years but not many tandems.

http://bikeville.blogspot.com.tr/2012/04/schwinn-bantam-childs-bike.html

aidan.f · « **Reply #2524 on:** 22 January, 2017, 01:06:17 pm »

I think it's worth saving from the scrap man which is where it was heading. Bit of a museum piece. Suspect it's a beast to ride.