Author Topic: Members' bikes (Read 2454105 times)

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #7750 on:** 03 July, 2015, 09:15:54 am »

Sorry mate [passes woolly a Kleenex]

Oaky · « **Reply #7751 on:** 03 July, 2015, 09:23:09 am »

Quote from: woollypigs on 03 July, 2015, 09:10:30 am

You know we do have spoiler tags for filth like that.

I was careful no to look too closely at the bell close-up, in case of OD reflecto-porn.

bobb · « **Reply #7752 on:** 03 July, 2015, 09:52:00 am »

Fred is a handsome and well put together chap

He'll really come into his own once he's loaded up. You can even include the kitchen sink and he'll still handle it with aplomb

woollypigs · « **Reply #7753 on:** 03 July, 2015, 09:53:40 am »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 03 July, 2015, 09:15:54 am

Sorry mate [passes woolly a Kleenex]

Thanks mate

Yup, Surly's are comfy and heavy as a sofa. Just get used to the fact that it is not a racer, it will go at its own speed, dont try to push it. It will take everything you throw at it and get you there in its own time. A bit like a trusty old pack horse.

Enjoy, I know you will.

Moultonaught · « **Reply #7754 on:** 03 July, 2015, 09:55:56 am »

Nice work OD. That looks fab

Cudzoziemiec · « **Reply #7755 on:** 03 July, 2015, 10:08:32 am »

Fred is a handsome and able-looking chap indeed. He even has a good looking chainset, something which seems harder to find nowadays.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #7756 on:** 03 July, 2015, 10:10:52 am »

Thanks folks. I'm looking for an opportunity to get him loaded up and head off, even if its just for a night or two. Hopefully such an opportunity will present itself in the not too distant future. I have a great deal of underused camping gear.

On Wednesday night I was surprised just now nicely Fred rolled along. Certainly went a lot nicer that the hardtailed roadified MTB that he replaced.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #7757 on:** 03 July, 2015, 10:11:36 am »

Quote from: Cudzoziemiec on 03 July, 2015, 10:08:32 am

Fred is a handsome and able-looking chap indeed. He even has a good looking chainset, something which seems harder to find nowadays.

Its from Spa.

tiermat · « **Reply #7758 on:** 03 July, 2015, 10:12:33 am »

That is one stonking bike, OD.

I love the retro style SPD pedals, I think I had some of them on my MTB back in '98 or '99, though mine were red!

clarion · « **Reply #7759 on:** 03 July, 2015, 11:40:00 am »

Looks good, OD

sg37409 · « **Reply #7760 on:** 03 July, 2015, 11:56:18 am »

Are they shimano bar-ends but with the lever replaced ?
Nice looking bike.

Little Jim · « **Reply #7761 on:** 03 July, 2015, 01:26:44 pm »

Very nice looking bike - you were right about the brake levers as well

If you can get Fred in/on the car and are over this way then I'll introduce him to Tommy, provided that it hasn't rained for three days and none is forecast for the coming week.

Otto · « **Reply #7762 on:** 03 July, 2015, 02:18:07 pm »

Very cool machine

Andrij · « **Reply #7763 on:** 03 July, 2015, 02:31:04 pm »

Sweet!

Almost as nice as my Hewitt.

LEE · « **Reply #7764 on:** 03 July, 2015, 03:09:37 pm »

Nice.

Are you bringing that granny-ring to Inkpen on the 14th? I never saw one like it.

Nice forks for a disc brake bike.
Condor ruined the Fratello with the ugliest front end imaginable.

Rhys W · « **Reply #7765 on:** 03 July, 2015, 11:54:09 pm »

eck · « **Reply #7766 on:** 04 July, 2015, 08:28:44 am »

Quote from: Oaky on 20 June, 2015, 02:58:41 pm

Acorn#1 after her first test ride on her new Trek (which is gathering quite a yacf heritage - I bought it from fboab who in turn got it from eck).

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #7767 on:** 04 July, 2015, 08:39:15 am »

Thanks for all the nice comments. Some answers ...

The bar ends are by Rivendell from Wiggle. They are friction only, nice and simple.

The granny ring is 24T, I have a 34T on back. I have the same set up on my Ribble, most excellent it is.

Jim, me and Lee are riding from Inkpen on the evening of 14th. Fancy joining us?

An interesting note ... I bought quite a bit of Shimano gear plus B&M lights. Putting in a big order to Rose Bikes in Germany saved quite a bit, even Wiggle couldn't compete.

mcshroom · « **Reply #7768 on:** 04 July, 2015, 10:22:18 am »

Very nice bike OD. I'm rather liking the bell too

bumper · « **Reply #7769 on:** 04 July, 2015, 10:44:05 am »

the Arkose had its first proper test on Mull. Its an excellent bit of kit for the money. The single 38t up front is ample with the 36t rear for hard climbs. I'd done about 1000miles on it through local woodlands and trails but nothing as rocky as the highlands.

The wtb nanos are fantastic, lots of grip and thy even roll very well on tarmac

I have cut the rear badly on the rocks though

for a 'cheap' own brand product, I highly recommend it.

Cudzoziemiec · « **Reply #7770 on:** 04 July, 2015, 09:14:33 pm »

Looks like you were hungry by the time you got there...

bumper · « **Reply #7771 on:** 05 July, 2015, 09:23:39 am »

just a light snack before lunch

LEE · « **Reply #7772 on:** 05 July, 2015, 12:00:15 pm »

Some weird "shopping" in that photo.

Can you explain? (perhaps a little word in my shell-like).

Deano · « **Reply #7773 on:** 05 July, 2015, 12:04:25 pm »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 03 July, 2015, 09:03:52 am

Fred (named after my much missed Dad) the Surly Disc Trucker is finished ...

^^^ Sorry about the bit of tape sticking up, I've fixed it

I did 40+ miles astride him on Wednesday evening and despite his 17.95k weight, a heavy saddlebag and 35c Marathon Plus Tour tyres Fred rolled along very well. Road abnormalities were just bounced over!

I think Fred and I are going to have a lot of fun together. Plans are being made for touring and stuff.

Cracking bike, OD!

D.A.L.E. · « **Reply #7774 on:** 05 July, 2015, 12:25:09 pm »

Quote from: bobb on 03 July, 2015, 09:52:00 am

Fred is a handsome and well put together chap

He'll really come into his own once he's loaded up. You can even include the kitchen sink and he'll still handle it with aplomb

Not quite the kitchen sink, but I managed to get a full homebrew setup and all my cricket gear on mine this week...

daleftw-2.jpg by Dale FTW, on Flickr

daleftw-4.jpg by Dale FTW, on Flickr