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  • fishcake
    fishcake Posts: 107
    in reply to cyclemambo
    It is a 2009 Scott Sub 30 on sale at £399 from Evans

    I have made a few upgrades to it since those photos
    Alivio brake lever/shifter combo
    Alivio crankset
    Alivio rear derailleur
    FSA straight bars
    FSA seat post
    Avid SD7 Brakes with koolstop pads (these are amazing)

    I also put on Shimano M540 pedals, Marin carbon bar end and charge spoon saddle
    seen in those photos

    Evans state Weight @ 24.56 lbs approx.
    So i reckon with my upgrades its under 24lbs now
    You can never have too many bikes!
  • hodsgod
    hodsgod Posts: 226
    johnnyqif wrote:

    Heres my fantastic Dave the BAxxxxARD Hinde
    we go everywhere in north and central london together, but never south of the river

    I went there once, the air is funny over that side.
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    The new commuter:

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    Messed up a little bit ordering a silver front brake hanger, rather than a black one. And the forks will be upgraded next year.
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • Clever Pun
    Clever Pun Posts: 6,778
    cjcp wrote:
    The new commuter:

    4000658283_2ebe75eb30.jpg

    Messed up a little bit ordering a silver front brake hanger, rather than a black one. And the forks will be upgraded next year.

    that and shimano...
    Purveyor of sonic doom

    Very Hairy Roadie - FCN 4
    Fixed Pista- FCN 5
    Beared Bromptonite - FCN 14
  • always_tyred
    always_tyred Posts: 4,965
    Clever Pun wrote:
    that and shimano...
    :roll:
  • BentMikey
    BentMikey Posts: 4,895
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    My new recumbent, got it at the end of Nov 2008 and am about to pass 10,000km on her.
  • Roastie
    Roastie Posts: 1,968
    Mikey - Welcome back after such a long time!

    Btw, do you commute on it with that rear disc? :shock: Is wind not a problem?
    David
    Engineered Bicycles
  • BentMikey
    BentMikey Posts: 4,895
    Hiya Roastie!

    Yup, that's the standard commuting setup for me. Wind? What wind down here? Nah, it doesn't seem to make any real difference to the handling.
  • MonkeyMonster
    MonkeyMonster Posts: 4,629
    That's a rather funky bike :) Got a few looks from others in the office too :D

    One fellow commuter liked the panniers...
    Le Cannon [98 Cannondale M400] [FCN: 8]
    The Mad Monkey [2013 Hoy 003] [FCN: 4]
  • g00se
    g00se Posts: 2,221
    This one's a bit more standard...

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  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    Roastie wrote:
    Mikey - Welcome back after such a long time!

    I was thinking the same thing too actually!

    Mikey - have you ever ridden it around Richmond Park? I was chatting to a chap in/on (?) one this summer. He was doing a handy 25 on the stretch from Robin Hood Gate to Roehampton Gate.
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    @cjcp where's the pics of the new CX/commuter?
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • BentMikey
    BentMikey Posts: 4,895
    cjcp wrote:
    Roastie wrote:
    Mikey - Welcome back after such a long time!

    I was thinking the same thing too actually!

    Mikey - have you ever ridden it around Richmond Park? I was chatting to a chap in/on (?) one this summer. He was doing a handy 25 on the stretch from Robin Hood Gate to Roehampton Gate.

    Thanks guys! No, not really ridden RP, it's a bit far from my home/work commute. Well not really, but I don't have the fitness or spare recovery capacity at the moment.
  • roger_merriman
    roger_merriman Posts: 6,165
    well since I'm back on the road, well mostly park! 4053069125_fbea2722f2_s.jpg

    big heavy lump (50lb) but suits the commute well.

    get the odd bent around RP though oddly most seem to be rather slow I think might be hire ones?
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    itboffin wrote:
    @cjcp where's the pics of the new CX/commuter?

    See the previous page. Or, and stay with here because this is where it gets a bit crazy, click on the link to "The Commuter" in my sig. :P
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    BentMikey wrote:
    cjcp wrote:
    Roastie wrote:
    Mikey - Welcome back after such a long time!

    I was thinking the same thing too actually!

    Mikey - have you ever ridden it around Richmond Park? I was chatting to a chap in/on (?) one this summer. He was doing a handy 25 on the stretch from Robin Hood Gate to Roehampton Gate.

    Thanks guys! No, not really ridden RP, it's a bit far from my home/work commute. Well not really, but I don't have the fitness or spare recovery capacity at the moment.

    Ah, wasn't you then. I asked because this one looked a bit tidy too.

    I know someone who has skating lessons in Hyde Park. Is that where you teach?
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • BentMikey
    BentMikey Posts: 4,895
    Yeah, Hyde Park, or rather Kensington Gardens to be more accurate.

    @roger, I know one chap who rides in Richmond. Some 'bent riders are slow and some are fast with the same sort of range you see in upright cyclists. I wouldn't put myself in the fast category.
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    cjcp wrote:
    itboffin wrote:
    @cjcp where's the pics of the new CX/commuter?

    See the previous page. Or, and stay with here because this is where it gets a bit crazy, click on the link to "The Commuter" in my sig. :P

    Ah very nice are those Alu forks? and I thought you'd fitted SPD's?
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    itboffin wrote:
    cjcp wrote:
    itboffin wrote:
    @cjcp where's the pics of the new CX/commuter?

    See the previous page. Or, and stay with here because this is where it gets a bit crazy, click on the link to "The Commuter" in my sig. :P

    Ah very nice are those Alu forks? and I thought you'd fitted SPD's?

    They are. They're probably the first thing that'll be upgraded next year.

    Only fitted the SPDs last weekend. Still getting used to them too, so was thinking of changing back, but can't be @rsed with chaging pedals every time I want to race.
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • MonkeyMonster
    MonkeyMonster Posts: 4,629
    That reminds me CJ to say I think I've seen you at a set of lights before on the racetrack cos that Kona is noticeably different to most.

    Will remember for next time. If its on the move I don't look at bikes - too busy scanning traffic/road. My red face mask should give me away though. :D
    Le Cannon [98 Cannondale M400] [FCN: 8]
    The Mad Monkey [2013 Hoy 003] [FCN: 4]
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    A red face mask? I've only seen a couple of people with those. One is pretty quick, but can't remember whether he's on a mtb or road bike. Can you post a pic of your bike? :wink:

    This must have been on the way home? (NFW I'm leaving the house at your silly time of the morning.)
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • MonkeyMonster
    MonkeyMonster Posts: 4,629
    Keep meaning to... and I'll take your cheeky comment for now :P
    Le Cannon [98 Cannondale M400] [FCN: 8]
    The Mad Monkey [2013 Hoy 003] [FCN: 4]
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    MonkeyMonster wrote:
    Keep meaning to...

    But the fear's holding you back, eh? :)
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • MonkeyMonster
    MonkeyMonster Posts: 4,629
    The other boozers have seen the cannon - roastie was most jealous as it weighs as much as the pigs headset 8)
    Le Cannon [98 Cannondale M400] [FCN: 8]
    The Mad Monkey [2013 Hoy 003] [FCN: 4]
  • BOYDIE
    BOYDIE Posts: 528
    Thought Id post my Commuter.
    Its a Trek 7.2 FX,flat bars,Tioga power studs.Alivio groupset, Truvativ isoflow Trekking crankset,Bontrager finishing kit and tyres,WTB devo saddle,full SKS mudguards,Polaris smart lightset.Gets me to work on my short commute.Even did a couple of 50 mile club runs on it :shock:

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  • will3
    will3 Posts: 2,173
    lolwut wrote:
    you ***** all of yo' bikes are wack init mine is amazin i sprayed it in the colour of my country UZBEKISTANN get in i will post pic tomozza lol :twisted:

    innit, not "init"


    Sheesh :roll:
  • pastie
    pastie Posts: 43
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    Now only the rider can be blamed for sloth.....
  • tomhammersley
    tomhammersley Posts: 107
    Resprayed and built this up last weekend, running nicely:

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    24" frame, 42x16 gearing.
  • El Diego
    El Diego Posts: 440
    Picked her up today. Ribble Winter Trainer Shimano 105.



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  • chaz81
    chaz81 Posts: 19
    Postie and el diego - very nice :D

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