Commuting bike pics

itboffin

Littigator wrote:

That's feckin lovely that is

Yeh it needs a new paint job but other than that it's a beauty, original 105 groupset apart from the cranks and rear mech (Suntour Vx) proper big 27 x 1 1/4 wheels with conti ultra sport tyres good for plus 30mph

Even the brakes stop well, the shorter stem was a bargain at £10 from the LBS, brill on the up hills.

roger_merriman

itboffin wrote:

Littigator wrote:

That's feckin lovely that is

Yeh it needs a new paint job but other than that it's a beauty, original 105 groupset apart from the cranks and rear mech (Suntour Vx) proper big 27 x 1 1/4 wheels with conti ultra sport tyres good for plus 30mph

Even the brakes stop well, the shorter stem was a bargain at £10 from the LBS, brill on the up hills.

if you need parts i have pile of old suntour bits and bobs wheels rear mech SVX and such, brake/gear levers chainset freewheel rear though not front mech, comedy large white bike lights and probably other bits that would be free to good home...

itboffin

roger merriman wrote:

itboffin wrote:

Littigator wrote:

That's feckin lovely that is

Yeh it needs a new paint job but other than that it's a beauty, original 105 groupset apart from the cranks and rear mech (Suntour Vx) proper big 27 x 1 1/4 wheels with conti ultra sport tyres good for plus 30mph

Even the brakes stop well, the shorter stem was a bargain at £10 from the LBS, brill on the up hills.

if you need parts i have pile of old suntour bits and bobs wheels rear mech SVX and such, brake/gear levers chainset freewheel rear though not front mech, comedy large white bike lights and probably other bits that would be free to good home...

Thanks much appreciated I really like the old Suntour derailleur but the jockey wheels are missing a few teeth and those remaining are pretty worn, I've managed to set it up today with a NOS 7 speed 'indexed' down tube shifter and it works

I think a pair of suitable mud guards are in order.

roger_merriman

itboffin wrote:

roger merriman wrote:

itboffin wrote:

Littigator wrote:

That's feckin lovely that is

Yeh it needs a new paint job but other than that it's a beauty, original 105 groupset apart from the cranks and rear mech (Suntour Vx) proper big 27 x 1 1/4 wheels with conti ultra sport tyres good for plus 30mph

Even the brakes stop well, the shorter stem was a bargain at £10 from the LBS, brill on the up hills.

if you need parts i have pile of old suntour bits and bobs wheels rear mech SVX and such, brake/gear levers chainset freewheel rear though not front mech, comedy large white bike lights and probably other bits that would be free to good home...

Thanks much appreciated I really like the old Suntour derailleur but the jockey wheels are missing a few teeth and those remaining are pretty worn, I've managed to set it up today with a NOS 7 speed 'indexed' down tube shifter and it works

I think a pair of suitable mud guards are in order.

well i took off (or rather the LBS did) the drive chain, all of which is attually not worn yet but i couldn't stand them!

your more than welcome to the shifter or any thing else in the old bike bag!

gb155

Its been an unlucky start and im waiting for some Marathon Plus to arrive but here it is

farmerpalmer

http://www.tonyrogers.com/humor/chinese_bicyclist.htm

Just seen this - made me laugh.

neil²

Greetings!

I keep meaning to post a pic of my bikes - here's the first, my Ridley. I'll post the MTB and trailer-puller shortly!

Cheers!

itboffin

Nice bike - interesting flooring in that pic

whyamihere

Linsen, you really do have some things to explain! :shock:

linsen

What are you talking about?

:roll:

itboffin

Busted!!!

neil²

Linsen, pumpkin, is there something that you are not telling me, something that everyone else seems to know about? :roll:

cjcp

neil² wrote:

Linsen, pumpkin, is there something that you are not telling me, something that everyone else seems to know about? :roll:

Nice bike - how does it perform? I've been considering a Ridley for a future cross bike.

neil²

cjcp wrote:

neil² wrote:

Linsen, pumpkin, is there something that you are not telling me, something that everyone else seems to know about? :roll:

Nice bike - how does it perform? I've been considering a Ridley for a future cross bike.

I think that it is fantastic and have no major problems with it. The only minor frustration is that these higher-level Ridleys are purely designed for cross racing and so if you want to use it for other events it doesn't have bottle cage mounts.

I currently have road tyres on it and have no problems with keeping up with the true roadies over 50 miles on road. I need to wait until next Autumn before it gets any proper cross treatment - I can't wait!

cjcp

neil² wrote:

I think that it is fantastic and have no major problems with it. The only minor frustration is that these higher-level Ridleys are purely designed for cross racing and so if you want to use it for other events it doesn't have bottle cage mounts.

I currently have road tyres on it and have no problems with keeping up with the true roadies over 50 miles on road. I need to wait until next Autumn before it gets any proper cross treatment - I can't wait!

Cheers.

pst88

Here's my Bowery in the snow the other week (not the best photo in the world):

Mills127

My one and only bike, Felt Z70 2008. Always has raceblades on for the commute - and pedals! Although i just noticed how much the top-clips have been rubbing at the crank arms so scratching around for some cash to get some SPDs and shoes!

gb155

Not a good picture but its just the start, Who likes "someones" pink slippers ? Shame they wont fit me or I could commute in them, Who needs spd's ?

nielsamd

Mine is articulated

steveinthepeaks

Here's mine, First pic is how i found it under a load of ivy and undergrowth that was being cut back on the peak forest canal. Several spare bike bits later, i have a single speed commuter. All for the pricley sum of £13 (for a freewheel).
Before


After



Saves the summer bike from getting bashed by inconsiderate commuters on the train.

redvee

nielsamd wrote:

Mine is articulated

You're bit has the gears??

nielsamd

You're bit has the gears??

Would be nice to have experienced that ride when I was young. Adult speed cycling with optional pedalling.

farmerpalmer

gb155
gb155
"On a Mission to loose 20 stone, As of 28.02.2009 I have lost 15.4 stone and Cycled 1563 Miles,"

Impressive effort to LOSE 15 stone so far, you just need to LOSE an O from loose and not use commas instead of full stops now.

FyPunK

This is my workhorse, a slightly non standard Ridgy....

I am about to replace the mudgaurds to a full set.

edmellor

Well here is my commuter to be. Got given the bike in pieces earlier in the week by a friend that didnt want it anymore and knew I couldn't afford a new bike, so I have done what I can with it, I finished putting it back together about an hour ago.

Oh and before I get any comments about it not being a proper S/S because I still have the old cassette on etc etc, thats just because im trying out gear ratios for my commute before I finalise it.



So what do you guys think?

johnnydepp

lost_in_thought

johnnydepp wrote:

I like those old Peugeot bikes... and that flooring.... but haven't I seen it somewhere before??

Professorlandslide

The little folder died...

Got a big folder to replace it!

In the snow with knobblies on... S'got road tyres and inverted on-one mary bars on now...

itboffin

lost_in_thought wrote:

johnnydepp wrote:

I like those old Peugeot bikes... and that flooring.... but haven't I seen it somewhere before??

You know what? that would make a cracking SS

linsen

Next time Johnny pops by I'll let him know