Members' bikes

[jogler]

I see:hence the request for a new folding husband

[Oscar's dad]

I see:hence the request for a new folding husband

Indeed!  But as I point out (regularly), she should be pleased I'm a cyclist.  Imagine if I was an ardent footie fan wanting to go to all my team's away games and foreign fixtures.  Or an angler wanting to go night fishing every weekend - things could be worse. I'll leave you to decide how well my logic went down 

[Relayer]

Please please tell me how you manage to Audax without getting wet? (Audax dry weather bike)

Still working on that, very difficult in Scotland, could be why I haven't done an audax for quite some time   

[Ham]

And what might this be ...?



Surely not another bike???

What an appropriate supplier....

How one thing+1 does lead to another

[GruB]

For a small weight penalty I now have a much better tuck position due to the aero bars.  Small gains but the commute should be fun fun fun now.

[GruB]

However, I washed the Enigma also and then felt the weight difference between the steel fixed and the ti Etape. 
I have decided that for my 50th, if not before, I shall buy a titanium fixed wheel frame.  I am going to start saving now.

[cyberknight]

Here is my current fleet. i went for thumbnails  to make it easier, click the photo for a bigger picture

The commuter/winter club runner
Carrera virtuoso witn cruds and spds`s

The OMFG its snow/ice commuter
Giant iguana for £40 off fleabay with  single sided spds

The "nice " bike
Boardman road comp .
Changing the cassette to a closer range as i do not need the monster cassette that came with it but its nice to have the option 


Both road bikes could do with dropping the stem down a spacer i reckon as i tend to always ride with my elbows close to the handlebars , th giant could do with dropping as well i reckon but  there all a "when i get chance " job

[LindaG]

Here it is, my first 'proper' bike.  Mid-fettle, as Crusty was trying to build it up to SS to take to India.  Thankfully, he decided to take his own bike, with gears.



My word, it's a sad and sorry sight these days.

[Cudzoziemiec]

It doesn't look so bad. Although... are those plastic brake levers? 

Nice dresser! 

[CrinklyLion]

Where's the marmite?  Shocking oversight, m'dear.

[Riggers]

I've lightened Oscar's pic a bit, and discovered this:

Sadly, I have had to remove the photo because of certain sensitivities. 

[Feline]

Time to post a picture of N+1 here now it has it's accessories on and has had a shake down ride! This bike came courtesy of a matured life insurance policy I had forgotten I had and a surprise tax refund 


On-One Pompetamine Versa 11 Speed Pro

Spec:
Avid BB7 Mechanical Disc Brake Road / 160mm Rotors
Versa VRS11 Brake Levers Pair For Alfine 11sp / Black
Shimano SLX RT64 Centrelock 180mm Rotors
KMC X9SL Superlight Chain / Nickel Plated Silver
Shimano S500 Alfine Chainset With Single Chain Guard / Black / 170mm / 39T
OnOne Pompetamine CrMo Urban Fork / 700c / Black
OnOne Pompetamine CroMo Urban Frame / Medium / Black
FSA SLK Carbon Seatpost / 272 mm / 350 mm / 20 mm Layback
FSA OS115 Road Stem with Alloy Faceplate / 90 mm / Black / 6 degrees / 318 mm Clamp
Schwalbe Delta Cruiser Tyre / 700c / 35 mm / Black Brown with Reflective Strip
Shimano Alfine 11spd 29er 700c Disc Wheelset / 36h Black / Deore 595 / DT TK540 Black 36h Front 36h Rear
Shimano Alfine Sprocket with Chain Guide / 20t
Planet X Road Bar Strada Shallow Drop / 38 cm / Matt Black / 318 mm Clamp
OnOne Smoothie Light Headset / 11/8 / Black / External
SKS 45mm mudguards black
Shimano M520 pedals black
Brooks B17s saddle black
Topeak Super Tourist DX Pannier Rack for Disc Brakes
Carradice Bagman QR bracket
Cateye reflex auto rack mounted tail light
Fenix LD20 with lock block front light
Ahead spacer mounted bell

Also has Schwalbe winter tyres with studs to go on when needed!

[Cudzoziemiec]

Nice. Just wondering, do you have one Carradice for each bike or do you move it around as necessary?

[Feline]

Nice. Just wondering, do you have one Carradice for each bike or do you move it around as necessary?

Well the reason for the QR block on the back of each Brooks saddle is I can move saddlebags around instantaneously, but I do have 3 Carradice of different sizes on the go: Barley, Camper Longflap and the one on the Picture above is the small 2 litre zipped roll bag
I find on my 2 bikes with racks there is no need for a Bagman support because they will rest on the rack and the third loop can be velcro strapped to the rack to prevent and swingage or bounceage 

[Oscar's dad]

Exceptionally lovely Feline. 

I too will soon reporting on some Alfine goodness but only an 8-speed.  It's exciting nonetheless as this will be my first experience of gears inna can since the SA 3-speed Elswick Safeway I used to ride to school!

[Cudzoziemiec]

Ok, I'm a bit confused about these SQR brackets and Bagmans - you list a Bagman for that bike, I thought an SQR was a big block attaching the bag to the seat post. Anyways, I can't believe that bag is only 2 litres - looks much bigger!

[Feline]

Ok, I'm a bit confused about these SQR brackets and Bagmans - you list a Bagman for that bike, I thought an SQR was a big block attaching the bag to the seat post. Anyways, I can't believe that bag is only 2 litres - looks much bigger!

I'm not a fan of the SQR with carbon seat posts, this one is the QR that goes with the Bagman, but you can buy it on it's own:

[Kim]

On-One Pompetamine Versa 11 Speed Pro

Lovely 

[jogler]

I thought an SQR was a big block attaching the bag to the seat post.

that is correct,viz

http://www.carradice.co.uk/products/other/sqrclamp



and this

http://www.carradice.co.uk/index.php?page_id=product&under=other&product_id=87

is a Bagman quick release fitted to a saddle


and this

http://www.carradice.co.uk/products/other/bagman

is a Bagman q/r with a saddlebag support.

hth

[Butterfly]

That looks really nice, Feline

[GruB]

Feline,
How quickly does it stop with those discs?

[Feline]

Feline,
How quickly does it stop with those discs?

A lot quicker than I was intending when I forgot they were discs 
I have yet to do a steep descent where they actually get hot. It was great when I rode through deep mud and the brakes were unaffected afterwards!

[Sergeant Pluck]

Looks good 

The BB7s will benefit from a few good long steep downhills to get them settled.

How do you find that gear cable, they way it is routed with a very long unsupported section like that? Does it get in the way?

[GruB]

Well, if we are going to be picky, that front skewer is at quite a dangerous angle too 

[Feline]

Lovely 

Exceptionally lovely Feline. 

That looks really nice, Feline

Thanks 
I chose this for function only but I am impressed by it's stealthy good looks.

Looks good 

The BB7s will benefit from a few good long steep downhills to get them settled.

How do you find that gear cable, they way it is routed with a very long unsupported section like that? Does it get in the way?

It hasn't got in the way as yet, I suppose sticking the bike in the car might be one occasion when I have to watch out for it.

Well, if we are going to be picky, that front skewer is at quite a dangerous angle too 

I stuck it there out of the way when I was fitting the mudguards and haven't bothered to put it back yet. However I am keeping an eagle eye on it's tightness given the disc brakes. I might swap it for a non-QR one, or wait until I replace the hub with a SON28 then it will get an allen key skewer anyway!