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- pablo281
- Would this actually work? I wonder if the steering needs to be locked tooGnash
- ^ I would think it would. It would also need some bracing at the bottomlemmy_k
- bars on the right are fixed in place behind the head tube, bars on the left are linked to the forks. nicekingsteven
- GM2780
- how much?topic
- that's fucking badassTheMagicSheep
- Thanks. Email me if you're interested in the bike.GM278
- email sent!zenmasterfoo
- wowduckseason
- Still for sale. :::wink::: :::wink::::GM278
- Live the dreamGM278
- shapesalad1
- O_ohans_glib
- I am so confused...skwiotsmith
- omnomnomnomsarahfailin
- Bmxrider121480
- I never got these. They look like bikes for children. And what's with that seat?CyBrainX
- It's a chains I don't really like the seatBmxrider12148
- CyBrainX... What's to get!?! If you don't ride BMX then you with never know! Looks like afucking blast to me!necromation
- Brain, it's a trick bike, for ramps and jumps and flips and shit. you wouldn't really do tricks on a 10spd now, would you?CanHasQBN
- city riding off steps curbs walls. big tires help for hard lands and small sprocket. quick speed74LEO
- OBBTKN0
- Thats so nice. and floaty.Knuckleberry
- i can't bring myself to buy one of these. the fork ruins it for me. probably is stiff as hell, but looks like jello.CanHasQBN
- lovely, but i like more classic frameshektor911
- I'd like to test it. looks badass74LEO
- I'd rather have the Trek Speed Concepttedvandell
- SimonFFM2
- Those fuckers say my legs are too short.SimonFFM
- Mine are a bit shorter than the average for my height. 1 or 2 cm thats why I had to buy a 52 frame instead of a 54oey_oey
- This is a nice bikeoey_oey
- Personally I like the Marin bikesoey_oey
- https://www.pistrada…oey_oey
- https://www.pistrada…oey_oey
- Sounds and looks excellent, too. I will wait until the shops are open again and look around then.SimonFFM
- 20 or 22 gears would suffice for most cases to be honest.oey_oey
- I like the Bombtrack Arise for example but it's a bit expensive when compared to other bikes.oey_oey
- I have an appointment to check frame size and then I can order the bike. Takes almost five months until I can get it. Crazy!SimonFFM
- ben_2
a little bit of old news:
A designer (now a good friend) who's first job out of school was with my old studio was the lead designer on the Specialized Aethos series of bikes. So nice to see minimalist design coming out of the big companies for a change.
- utopian2
- Biden of Day wrong thread lol.utopian
- Propaganda utopian is BACK. https://markets.busi…Hayoth
- CyBrainX0
The 4th out of 9 bikes I've ever owned in my life was stolen in front of my apartment this week. I had it just shy of a year. I'm not sure if anyone knows but the bike industry has been hit so hard by the pandemic that it's nearly hard to find anything in stock. They shop across the street from me said he didn't even have anything used for sale. So, I put my name on a waiting list for the same model I had before. It's a Specialized Crossroads 1. I was too spoiled by the first one I had. It's perfect for my daily riding and commuting (pre-virus) in Lower Manhattan. I'm getting the same model in red this time because that's what was available.
It's $500 but I'm going to have to add fenders, a locking system for the wheels and seat and a Kryptonite chain.
- If by “hit hard” you mean having an incredible season and selling out of everything...ben_
- At least here in canada, bike shops are having one of the best years in history. And nice commuter, first designer I ever hired is now the lead s-works designerben_
- ^ can he get Cy a bike?Gnash
- Did you buy it from Sids, NY?MrAbominable
- I ordered from Specialized. They're shipping it to the bike shop across the street. I'm having the shop add fenders and a locking system for the wheels and seatCyBrainX
- Lol, don’t think I can hook that up, CY sorryben_
- I'm surprised they had anything in stock ever from their direct sales. congrats. and happy riding!MrAbominable
- just a quick reminder that locks and chains only make your bike harder to steal. everything is take-able in a big city. Including saddles.MrAbominable
- mg331
I'm craving a gravel bike badly these days because I hardly ride my road bike (Specialized Allez) anymore. I've not been on it once this year.
We have a 50 mile gravel trail that starts just two miles from my house, through woods and forest preserves and prairies and I'd love to get over there, especially when fall arrives.
Can't afford one right now but keeping an eye on the 2021 Specialized Diverge models. I love the looks of the Base Carbon model from 2020.
- How rough is the gravel? I hit crushed limestone trails all the time on my road bike (with 28's).section_014
- Forest rides are the best, get a cheap(ish) second hand bike or sell the Allez and go all in? I sold my roady and haven't missed it, riding trails is more fun.slappy
- I cashed in my road bike for a gravel bike and two wheel sets, couldn’t be happier.ben_
- slappy2
Just finished building a dirt jumper, for riding pump tracks and dirt jumps with my son (10). It's so fun, reminds me of riding BMX but easier on the arms.
- FUN. My friend's kids got into BMX a few years ago (they were like 5 & 7 at the time) and they are ripping now.ben_
- The older one is on more of a proper dirtjumper too.ben_
- We are in hard lockdown and exercise is one of the few reasons we are allowed to leave the house, work, build, ride until Christmas.slappy
- pseud0
Anyone good at indexing gears here?
- I can probably help you out.ben_
- Did it once, never againdrgs
- check out the Global Cycle Network youtube videos. V good instructions for the average spanner-spazFax_Benson
- /\ GCN is good, but it does depend on what you're running... pseud, let me know if you're using 1x 2x, brand etc. and I can point you.ben_
- Park tool company's youtube page probably has it.section_014
- slappy0
- https://drive.google…slappy
- That’s awesome. Looks like a fun bike.ben_
- Rad ride! Were all the other parts salvageable aside from the wheels and brakes?nocomply
- It was pretty toasted, The only original parts are frame, fork, cranks, bb, hubs. I had most of the other stuff around from other bikes so only had to buy rimsslappy
- haha, neat - was the person you paid the $100 to the owner though? I can imagine some tyke seeing that and going home to get an angle grinder...Nairn
- He had the keys to the lock and seemed legit, he got the bike from a local bike swap meet, was in terrible shape too.slappy
- nocomply0
I've been doing daily bike rides during this quarantine period, and using this time to tune up all the bikes in my fleet.
I finally got a project that's been on hold for 5 or 6 years rolling.
Behold, the venerable 1990 Bridgestone MB-3!
Yeah, the cockpit is kinda kooky, but I'm old now and I needed to flip the bars to make the riding position more comfortable. I don't love the aesthetic, but it's quite functional and I'm trying to work with the parts I've got. Might replace it with a more tasteful handlebar setup soon.
Even at 30 years old, this thing shifts precisely and rides a lot more smoothly and nimbly than you might expect.
Gonna take off that old plastic pie plate once I get some space from my boys.
Might eventually convert it to a 1x7 drivetrain too, but I've never done that before so not sure if it'll work out.
- Should note: All original parts except for saddle, seatpost, bars, and tires.nocomply
- "doing daily bike rides during this quarantine period"
username checks out.deadsperm - Those handlebars...shapesalad
- LOFL those handlebars. You're a madman. Also putting that saddle on that thing. Looks like a fun ride.garbage
- also @deadsperm do you know what a nocomply is?garbage
- I didn't, now I know. Thanks.deadsperm
- Bennn-3
Seriously, whats the point of fixies outside the look?
Pretty sure it's 98% for the look and 2% for less mechanics, cheaper cost.
- poser-cyclemoldero
- I enjoyed my time riding one when they first became the rage. I think it made me a better rider. Glad I did it but much happier with gears and brakes :Pmandomafioso
- I always find it funny when I see people on super nice looking fixies, but they all look super uncomfortable because there's zero ergonomics on what they builtBennn
- #redhookMrAbominable
- fixies can be really really light and also really cheap. they can go fast and only fast. you can ride backwards on them. I think those are the main thingssarahfailin
- If you’re into cycling they’re a fun break from the norm. They help develop even cadence and can be fun to do tricks on. Don’t take it too seriously.ben_
- It takes about two weeks to get used to the idea that if you are moving, your legs are moving. Once you become comfortable with that its really nice.slappy
- It doesn't take any extra effort and isn't any more or less comfortable than a single speed bike for commuting round the city. I run a brake on the front thoughslappy
- Also, Im a slightly over weight dad in my 40s. Zero fucks about how cool or not I look.slappy
- so why not chose a bike with proper security features? like leggit breaks :)Bennn
- A fixie with a front brake stops pretty good. I'm not saying fixies are better in any way, its a subjective thing.slappy
- i have disks brakes on my bikes and i can make a proper emergency stop, wich is very useful in a city if you dont want to die or get hurtBennn
- Bluejam1
Strava Stories
"This year, there are over 90 riders starting the Tour de France who regularly upload to Strava – that’s nearly 50% of the field. From sprinters, to climbers to GC contenders, there are some pretty big names who will be giving you a unique, behind-the-scenes look at the biggest race in cycling."
- Anyone ever do the Strava challenges where you ride or run as far as an event? I’ve done it a couple times, nice motivation.imbecile
- I do the running ones - 5k, 10k ..etc ...there's some fucking fast people out there!Bluejam
- Nice! I have to ride. My knees usually hurt just watching people run.imbecile
- STRAVA is excellent motivation IF you don't get too caught up into the "global competition" element.ideaist
- seems subjective...imbecile