Author Topic: Members Fixed Gear & SS (Read 334613 times)

Frenchie · « **Reply #150 on:** 15 February, 2010, 09:40:09 am »

I like the look of that Felt; seems a nice little fast package.

citoyen · « **Reply #151 on:** 15 February, 2010, 12:49:26 pm »

It is fast, that's for sure. But I'm not really sure why. When I want it to accelerate, it just goes - I think this is down to stiff and lightweight skinny aluminium tubes, combined with the fact that it is now fixed.

I need the weather to improve so I can get the carbon bike out and see how the performance compares.

d.

Charlotte · « **Reply #152 on:** 15 February, 2010, 01:00:09 pm »

Quote from: hulver on 13 February, 2010, 06:16:39 pm

Finished building up my Langster.

Quote from: clarion on 13 February, 2010, 06:56:00 pm

There's something about that chain...

The Horror!

Paul Smith SRCC · « **Reply #153 on:** 15 February, 2010, 01:02:00 pm »

Not (yet) a forum member but this is my Nephews Specialized Langster, he had seen my twenty year old commute fixie and wanted a simple bike for winter training/commuting; thought some may like to see it as he has fitted full guards.

He had been using it in the spec' it came with originally with 'race blades', but wanted it even more weather proof as he does 2-3 hours after work training. So he replaced the forks and front brake to get the front guard on; he also upgraded the rear caliper, although not vital as the old rear would have worked.

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Moloko · « **Reply #154 on:** 15 February, 2010, 07:35:03 pm »

Quote from: hulver on 13 February, 2010, 06:16:39 pm

Finished building up my Langster.

Swing low, sweet chain,
Try your best to carry me home,
Swing low, sweet chain,
Try your best to carry me home.

Frenchie · « **Reply #155 on:** 15 February, 2010, 08:06:38 pm »

Quote from: citizen smudge on 15 February, 2010, 12:49:26 pm

It is fast, that's for sure. But I'm not really sure why. When I want it to accelerate, it just goes - I think this is down to stiff and lightweight skinny aluminium tubes...

I would agree with that; it echoes my thoughts on my aluminium Langster: Not pretty, but so light, stiff enough, fast and comfortable.

dave r · « **Reply #156 on:** 15 February, 2010, 10:22:16 pm »

Nice selection of bikes lads, this is mine.

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There's already a picture of this in members bikes, picture taken when commuting on it. This picture taken on a club run.

nuovo_record · « **Reply #157 on:** 20 February, 2010, 10:02:09 pm »

ok - to go with my holdsworth multispeed, i also now have at last finished my holdsworth single speed.
a 1975 super mistral, complete with a good amount of chrome

anth · « **Reply #158 on:** 21 February, 2010, 06:05:35 pm »

That Holdsworth is lovely!

The Peacemaker got one of its bi-annual stripdown and cleans today...

border-rider · « **Reply #159 on:** 26 February, 2010, 06:35:52 pm »

Quote from: Tewdric on 11 February, 2010, 05:56:33 pm

N+1, but not for long...

and here it is in Volio mode (guards not yet properly installed)

Moloko · « **Reply #160 on:** 26 February, 2010, 06:45:59 pm »

Mmmm, tidy & stealthy.

Tewdric · « **Reply #161 on:** 26 February, 2010, 10:26:02 pm »

Quote from: Dicky Mo on 26 February, 2010, 06:45:59 pm

Mmmm, tidy & stealthy.

It is.

If Dave Brailsford were to commission a bike for undulating 200Km randonees, this is probably what he'd come up with. None of that Lotus carbon fibre nonsense. This bike should climb like Chris Bonnington and keep your arse dry with it.

I would be completely distraught that it was too small for me, were it not for the TOP SECRET fixie project that will replace it. Mal Volio has had a preview but is, of course, sworn to SECRECY.

All may be revealed on Dydd Gwyl Dewi...

border-rider · « **Reply #162 on:** 26 February, 2010, 10:57:07 pm »

Quote from: Tewdric on 26 February, 2010, 10:26:02 pm

Mal Volio has had a preview but is, of course, sworn to SECRECY.

I can only say that it's going to be rather fine

Chris N · « **Reply #163 on:** 28 February, 2010, 03:34:49 pm »

Quote from: Mal Volio on 26 February, 2010, 10:57:07 pm

Quote from: Tewdric on 26 February, 2010, 10:26:02 pm
Mal Volio has had a preview but is, of course, sworn to SECRECY.

I can only say that it's going to be rather fine

It certainly sounded like it's going to be rather tasty. Looking forward to the pics.

Chris N · « **Reply #164 on:** 28 February, 2010, 03:48:24 pm »

My Roadrat, just back from South Wales

Handled a lightweight camping load really nicely: Super C saddlebag and tent on the back, sleeping bag on the front, Jandd frame bag in the middle. Exactly the right bike for hooning down the Gospel Pass - the disc brake and fat tyres meant I could descend the skoggy lanes in confidence.

May also be a contender for the fugly bike thread, but I love it.

citoyen · « **Reply #165 on:** 28 February, 2010, 04:32:22 pm »

Quote from: chris n on 28 February, 2010, 03:48:24 pm

May also be a contender for the fugly bike thread, but I love it.

It's a workhorse rather than a svelte thoroughbred racer, but such steeds still have their charms.

d.

citoyen · « **Reply #166 on:** 28 February, 2010, 06:04:49 pm »

My bike is now Audax-ready, even if I am not...
[edit: now with pics taken on a proper camera in good light]

Since the last pics I posted, I've fitted mudguards, Klickfix routesheet holder and of course...

Front light is currently a Cateye EL610 but there's also a SON-equipped front wheel and Solidlights 1203 to be pressed into service as required.

d.

Chris N · « **Reply #167 on:** 28 February, 2010, 06:33:33 pm »

Nice bodge on the mudguards.

border-rider · « **Reply #168 on:** 01 March, 2010, 10:06:37 am »

Quote from: chris n on 28 February, 2010, 03:48:24 pm

My Roadrat, just back from South Wales

I only got brief glimpse of that at the start, but it looked just the job for winter roads to me.

Rather nice

MSeries · « **Reply #169 on:** 01 March, 2010, 10:07:59 am »

Nice rack chris n. Put it in 'rate my rack'

Chris N · « **Reply #170 on:** 01 March, 2010, 10:31:32 am »

Tubus Vega on the back, Nitto M12 on the front. Not quite the same finish, unfortunately.

rogerzilla · « **Reply #171 on:** 01 March, 2010, 07:53:59 pm »

I have a Vega. Can't really fault it - this is about HALF its rated carrying capacity:

Tail End Charlie · « **Reply #172 on:** 01 March, 2010, 08:39:08 pm »

The Roadrat looks great, not fugly at all.

The Brooks on the Felt looks new, it doesn't have pronounced dimples like mine has, or do I just have a fat a***

As for the last picture, I guess there's kitchen sink somewhere in there. I thought I loaded mine, but I'd be scared to do that !!

citoyen · « **Reply #173 on:** 01 March, 2010, 09:22:01 pm »

Quote from: Tail End Charlie on 01 March, 2010, 08:39:08 pm

The Brooks on the Felt looks new

I suspect that's partly the poor picture quality and partly the fact that I retensioned it not long ago. It certainly doesn't look so shiny IRL.

d.

citoyen · « **Reply #174 on:** 03 March, 2010, 07:00:26 pm »

Quote from: chris n on 28 February, 2010, 06:33:33 pm

Nice bodge on the mudguards.

Thanks. Here are some close-ups for detail... (you'll note I didn't bother cleaning it before fitting the mudguards)

This one looks particularly horrific:

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