Post your bike!
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Got this baby today as a replacement for the Kraken. My 6th bike in 2 years.
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Rick that red'un is gorgeous!
Anyway, here's mine people - A Trax Mountain Edge, my first mountain bike in about 7 years, as since I got my car I've not really cycled, but decided to get back into it:
Disc brakes, front and rear suspension, 21 speed, 19" frame. I'm a short-arse so the seat is set pretty low, which made fitting the rear mudguard and light pretty damn difficult, but through ingenuity I managed it
Front mudguard and light much, much easier to fit. And no, the rear mudguard doesn't block the rear light, though from that angle it looks like it does. Still bedding the brakes in.
What it does need is a comfier seat, so that's in the pipeline.
I'll soon be doing my 7.5 mile commute on this instead of in my car. Will take 30 mins instead of roughly 20, but that's a consistent 30 regardless of traffic or weather, and I'll be much fitter, with any luck!
Anyway, here's mine people - A Trax Mountain Edge, my first mountain bike in about 7 years, as since I got my car I've not really cycled, but decided to get back into it:
Disc brakes, front and rear suspension, 21 speed, 19" frame. I'm a short-arse so the seat is set pretty low, which made fitting the rear mudguard and light pretty damn difficult, but through ingenuity I managed it
Front mudguard and light much, much easier to fit. And no, the rear mudguard doesn't block the rear light, though from that angle it looks like it does. Still bedding the brakes in.What it does need is a comfier seat, so that's in the pipeline.
I'll soon be doing my 7.5 mile commute on this instead of in my car. Will take 30 mins instead of roughly 20, but that's a consistent 30 regardless of traffic or weather, and I'll be much fitter, with any luck!
boiltheocean
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You'll soon get used to that, My dad has an XC race saddle which I maintain is cardboard on rails, its that thin! but he says it the most comfortable saddle he has ever used.
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Trust me, this one is anything but comfortable. I can't see any immediate disadvantage to giving it a comfier one, so it's the next thing I want!
boiltheocean
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Two quick snaps I took of my frame earlier. Watch out for new Pics of the Charge, its nearly ready.
Specs can be posted about my Pace if anyone wants them.
Specs can be posted about my Pace if anyone wants them.
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- ferrari_chris
Sure we do. Post away...
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My bike is really peeing me off of late. If I'm on the 2nd gear on the rear sprocket, it will often randomly change down onto the 3rd gear (doesn't matter what the front sprocket is on). I have no idea how this is doing it. I'm presuming there must be some physical damage somewhere. I thought greasing the chain might work, it helped slightly. I may post some pictures up of the gear system to see if anyone can spot the problem.
boiltheocean
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Okay here goes.
Pace RC303 frame
Pace RC41 fork (150mm travel and still lighter than my dads 100mm Magura Durin Race fork)
Shimano XT chainset 2007
Shimano Clipless pedals
Hope Mono M4 brakes (203/180)
Thompson Elite Stem and Seatpost
Raceface Air Alloy riser bar (710mm wide)
Magura Disc Wheelset (DT Swiss 240's on Mavic 317 rims)
Panaracer Cinder 2.1
SDG Bel Air Saddle
Weight - Just over 10KG
Price - Do I dare say...
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boiltheocean
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It sounds like your rear derailleur needs adjusting. There is a good tutorial on how to here. I need to do mine, as well, but haven't gotten around to it yet.
That or it may be a bent tooth.
Oh and on another note my charge is completed, took it down the local dirt jumps and it was sweet as. Pics soon, that is after I've cleaned it.
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GT TimberLand
Cannondale Criterium
Cannondale Criterium
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Made a few upgrades to my my bike. Looks miles better now 
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- ferrari_chris
I had the same shape Outpost as that. Different colour though...
boiltheocean
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As promised I finally got round to taking a picture of the charge that I like and it being clean at the same time.
My little singlespeed dream. It rolls so smooth with Small Block 8's
My friend jumping over it.
Just a little editing in Photoshop but I'm pleased with the result even if it was from a camera phone.
Just a little editing in Photoshop but I'm pleased with the result even if it was from a camera phone.
My little singlespeed dream. It rolls so smooth with Small Block 8's
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Bianchi Sport SX circa 1989 frame running a pretty standard fixed setup. Formula hub, Deep-V rim, anonymous cog. She goes.
boiltheocean
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Ooh colourful, I was planning on getting a lime green rim for my charge after I've bought my camera.
Yours reminds me of this, which is only road/commuter bike I'd even consider.
Yours reminds me of this, which is only road/commuter bike I'd even consider.
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Rear brakes are just a mechanical rebuild (at most 5$ for new pads/lubricant) and grips would be 10-30$, depending on aesthetic and comfort. Throw in a tune-up and you've got a great ridable bike for 30$. Getting a good workout and fun experiences for that price is hard to beat.
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Front forks look a bit bent/out of line too Tornado
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I think that's the angle of the picture. I took a close look at the front forks, and unless I'm mistaking what you meant by out of line they seem to look fine.
@ exigeracer: I'm actually not sure what is wrong with the rear brakes. They are nearly new (both the fronts and the rears I pulled off my previous bike, which had them on for about a month before the rear rim warped in an unrelated accident), and they worked fine before the accident I had with it. Unless the rim is too dirty for them to work (its still a bit too cold outside for me to try and wash the bike), I don't understand what is wrong with them.
@ exigeracer: I'm actually not sure what is wrong with the rear brakes. They are nearly new (both the fronts and the rears I pulled off my previous bike, which had them on for about a month before the rear rim warped in an unrelated accident), and they worked fine before the accident I had with it. Unless the rim is too dirty for them to work (its still a bit too cold outside for me to try and wash the bike), I don't understand what is wrong with them.
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boiltheocean
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My new wheel and brake came through today so my upgrades have come to an end on the Charge for now. Before it's rideable I need to get some brake cable first and remove a few links from my chain but thats only minor work.
NS Bikes Coaster Singlespeed MKII on Spank Stiffy 24" Rim. Light and er.. stiff combo.
The Pace remains unchanged and still going as strong as ever.
EDIT: Bike Work Done!
NS Bikes Coaster Singlespeed MKII on Spank Stiffy 24" Rim. Light and er.. stiff combo.
The Pace remains unchanged and still going as strong as ever.
EDIT: Bike Work Done!
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I think i may switch from streight BMX bike to a Mtn/BMX kinda deal, like this, any thoughts?
http://www.danscomp.com/107059.php?cat=BIKES
Thats essentially a bMX with bigger tires right? What does this do for you? Ive always liked them..
I used to own this!
But had to sell to get my car!
http://www.monty.es/bikes/2006/pdf/230.jpg
http://www.danscomp.com/107059.php?cat=BIKES
Thats essentially a bMX with bigger tires right? What does this do for you? Ive always liked them..
I used to own this!
But had to sell to get my car!
http://www.monty.es/bikes/2006/pdf/230.jpg
