Members' bikes

[Maffie]

Any ideas what I should do about the paint chipped of the braze-ons in shot?

Nothing.

Yep, nowt.

As my old mum says, "A man on a galloping horse wouldn't notice".

EDIT: I hope you've got a good lock for this one.

Its a case of using the lock 

[tiermat]

As my old mum says, "A man on a galloping horse wouldn't notice".

My late nan used to say something similar, though to her it was "A blind man on a galloping horse would be glad to see it"

Yes she was  great one for her sayings, and yes some of them bordered on insane

[JT]

As my old mum says, "A man on a galloping horse wouldn't notice".

My late nan used to say something similar, though to her it was "A blind man on a galloping horse would be glad to see it"

Yes she was  great one for her sayings, and yes some of them bordered on insane

To be honest, I didn't quote my mum verbatim as she actually says "A blind man on a galloping horse wouldn't see it", which isn't very helpful at all.

[giropaul]

First glimpse of my new bike.

Any ideas what I should do about the paint chipped of the braze-ons in shot?

Nail varnish (most colours and tones seem to be available) is great for touch ups.

(It can however be a tad embarrassing to be studying the display to get the right shade!)

[Chris S]

Nail varnish (most colours and tones seem to be available) is great for touch ups.

* looks over at dings in Pompino frame *

* wonders if Boots No 7 do a "Trigger's Mum's bathroom blue" shade *

[Jacomus]

Gen parked in the office, earnestly guarding client data.

[LEE]

What constitutes a 'Bike Stable"?  Ideally I would like a Fixie and a Brompton, only then would I feel like I had everything I wanted.  However, I think that, after some spending on new bikes, some spending on 2nd-hand bikes and some rennovation/modification of existing bikes, I have now got a 'Bike Stable', a bike for most situations.  Photos all published previously but never together.

Let's see some more 'Stables'

Thorn Raven and my first choice for comfortable mile-munching


British Eagle Touristique.  22 years old, recently rennovated and could start to replace my Raven on Audaxes next year.


Orbit 531 Road Bike.  Just acquired from Rogerzilla and by far the quickest bike I have ever owned.  Great fun but good job it's quick because it means I spend less time on that saddle.


Saracen MTB conversion.  A '90s MTB makes for a superb General Purpose bike.


A cheap and cheerful GT MTB.  I don't use it much but it's a lot of fun for the money


Proposed site for photo of a Brommie (I need a Brommie, but don't know why)

Proposed site for photo of a Langster or other fixie

[RogerT]

Son of Skip Bike lives !!



The more astute amongst you may notice that it is not quite how Mr Dawes intended.  Early tests suggest that it will not be as  comfortable as Skip Bike, but probably a bit more stable.

First proper test is the Midenhall 100K this weekend.

[sg37409]

My new good bike. Having only ever ridden steel frames, titanium was a revelation in terms of comfort (26c tyres just fit in the fork). Gearing is just right for "fast" rides for me, 50-39-30 and 14-25 cassette. Computer location is only temporary, got my eye on a garmin gps


My old good bike, still a very nice ride. 1998 thorn audax classic

[sg37409]

And there's more....

[citoyen]

A pic of my kitchen (note the Anta mugs on the worktop):


The midlife-crisis-mobile (I'm still vainly clinging to the last vestiges of pretence that I can be the next Bradley Wiggins) is ready for its first club run tomorrow morning. I've done one short ride on it already (20km) but tomorrow I'll probably be doing something in the region of 150km cos I'm riding over to my parents' house after the club run, so that will be a pretty good workout.

Can't wait to see my clubmates' faces as they didn't even know I was getting a new bike and are only used to seeing me on a heavy old steel machine.

Not sure what to make of this saddle - my B17 feels like a sponge in comparison:


How am I supposed to fit mudguards in here? 


Will post a ride report later...

d.

[andygates]

Meatloaf goes Alpine.  1450m up, on the road to Tignes.  Only 650m more climbing to do.  You'll note that Mr Loaf has a double chainset.  That mistake won't be made again!

[Maffie]

Pearson Hanzo is here!

[ABlipInContinuity]

I was suffering an identity crisis, for a second there I thought I was Maffie!

[GruB]

Pearson Hanzo is here!

I can't see your rims due to the length of the grass 

[ABlipInContinuity]

I can't see your rims due to the length of the grass 

If you think the grass is unkempt you should see my hair.

They are Mavic Open Pros on Miche large flange hubs. I would rather they were Goldtecs but they were well out of budget.

[geraldc]

I have a silly number of bikes, it's about time they were formally introduced to the forum.

Yuba Mundo 6 Speed

Used for general commuting/general run around. Daily use bike.
Longest ride, Dun Run 200km

Ribble Audax, 105 groupset

Used for audax. Pictured on the Bryan Chapman fully loaded.
Longest ride, Bryan Chapman 600km

Brompton L6

The folder. Was once my do everything bike for London. But now it's only used for multi-modal transport.
Longest ride, London Bikeathon 83km (52 miles)

Giant Green Park

Was my 'fast bike' before getting the Ribble. Used for commuting.
Longest Ride, Invicta 300

Raleigh Chopper

Friend's gran gave it to me for cleaning out her garage.
Waiting to be renovated, never ridden, now sitting in my dad's garage

Gone but not forgotten

b'Twin Sport 1

Was used for my daily commute until it got stolen.

Scott Tigua

Was used for daily commute until the frame cracked. Was replaced by the b'Twin

[Chris N]

Ribble Audax, 105 groupset

Used for audax. Pictured on the Bryan Chapman fully loaded.
Longest ride, Bryan Chapman 600km

Photo taken at the YH, Sunday morning?  That's my Kaffenback and Paul D's Roberts in the background.

[GruB]

Mine was just off to the right of that pic too 

[Greenbank]

Mine was just off the the right of that pic too 

I don't think I've seen a photo of your bike(s) GruB.

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[GruB]

I think the blonde one from Scotland with a penchant for fixed has now surpassed even me for the number of times you can photograph your bike.

[Deano]

[Dinamo]

My new Giant Bowery - purchased from Pearsons Cycles for the bargain price of £225 reduced from £350.
First Single Speed / Fixed Wheel i've ridden, will get used to the 72' gearing as SS before trying to ride Fixed for 1st time !

[clarion]

Looks like a decent commuting style machine - and at a good price, too.  Top bargain

[Greenbank]

My new Giant Bowery - purchased from Pearsons Cycles for the bargain price of £225 reduced from £350.
First Single Speed / Fixed Wheel i've ridden, will get used to the 72' gearing as SS before trying to ride Fixed for 1st time !

Nice. Considering some fixed Audaxing?