Northern California - Ok, what did you buy???

It's pretty fun.

Very shaky and weird at first, but we got the hang of it pretty quickly.

The seller got out his single and came out with us, since he lives on a very steep hill.

He said there was a nice stretch of flat road at the top. He said, we could push the bike up and start up there if we wanted.

I said, no I think we can make it.

Next thing I knew, I was pounding it up the hill, and we totally dropped the seller on his single bike. Not bad :)

I'll have a story with pics in a new thread when I get a chance.

Man, I'm jealous. I'm trying to figure out how to get one that will fit me and the wife. We have the (nice) problem of being the same relative size. Any Gigantic couples out there? It's always harder to find a tandem with a large captain/stoker setup.

If you fit on that Friday, have you looked at their tandem offerings?

http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/4076/42672602oz4.jpg

I think I'm forever not going to have a tandem. Unless someone makes one size 60/48. :o

God! That would look weird. :eek:


I'd need something like a 48/60. That would look weirder!

I'd need something like a 48/60. That would look weirder!

:) that made me smile.

I'd need something like a 48/60. That would look weirder!A 48/really-long-seatpost wouldn't look much better, I'm afraid. :p

Someone needs to come up with a tandem with the stoker in the front, and the pilot out back. Like a rickshaw, but the rider contributes.

Just got this build started today. Should have it finished by the weekend. This bike is strictly for looking at. It will not be ridden.

http://www.zaftig.net/images/bike/rs2/2-1.jpg

Just got this build started today. Should have it finished by the weekend. This bike is strictly for looking at. It will not be ridden.



You are kidding, right?

You are kidding, right?

Whoops! Forgot the smiley. :)

In general I don't trust bikes with wheels sizes greater than 20" ;)

Just got this build started today. Should have it finished by the weekend. This bike is strictly for looking at. It will not be ridden.

http://www.zaftig.net/images/bike/rs2/2-1.jpg

Nice. I'll post pics of the one I'm building for my fiance when it's done.

Just got this build started today. Should have it finished by the weekend. This bike is strictly for looking at. It will not be ridden.

http://www.zaftig.net/images/bike/rs2/2-1.jpg

Nice!

I really wanted the black/red one. But couldn't take the wait. that frame looks good.

Nice!

I really wanted the black/red one. But couldn't take the wait. that frame looks good.

OK, finished the build. 58cm frame. Looks like it's right around 17lbs. Can't wait to try it out soon!

http://www.zaftig.net/images/bike/rs2/6.jpg
http://www.zaftig.net/images/bike/rs2/7.jpg

Those rim decals have got to go. :) Other than that, it looks great. Very clean and smooth.

WHAT??? YOU DON'T LIKE MY WHEELS? THEY'RE NEUVATIONS. I GET THEM CHEAP. YOU CAN, TOO!!!

No, no, I make no judgement of the wheels themselves. I'm just saying the decals have to go, to match the rest of the bike. :)

BUT IF I TAKE THE DECALS OFF, HOW WILL PEOPLE KNOW WHAT SUPER-AWESOME WHEELS I HAVE? THEY ARE NEUVATIONS. I MUST SCREAM IT FROM THE HIGHEST MOUNTAIN TOP!!!!

:D

ok. (trudges to get hair dryer). Here's to another hour of work to remove the decals...

That's the best part! The mystique factor will jump by many hundreds of percent! People will walk up to you and ask, "Wow, those wheels are awesome, what are they?" Then you can tell them! Over and over until they run away! Then you can chase them!

Those rim decals have got to go. :) Other than that, it looks great. Very clean and smooth.

Yeah. It's like walking around nekkid with only your socks and sandals on. Sumptin' like dat.

I bought a whole bunch of stuff for the tandem:

I plan on converting it to a 9-speed SRAM/Campy mix, like the DaVinci's have (but no ICS, just their rear derailleur/shifter/cassette setup).

- Conti Gatorskin 700x28 tires
- new tubes
- Kool Stop pads
- Cane Creek "dummy" Stoker hoods
- Fizik Bar tape
- Velox rim tape
- DaVinci brake boosters (skinny tire version)
- SRAM X-9 Rear derailleur modified by DaVinci for use with Campy 10spd levers (for planned conversion)
- 2007 Campy Veloce Ergo levers (silver) (for planned conversion)

Stuff to buy still (all that's left for the modern drivetrain conversion):
- SRAM 11-32 9spd rear cassette
- New built wheelset using White Industries hubs
- Downtube cable stops

I just bought Bianchi Pista (pics will follow) :)

Newbie here. I bought this about 4 months ago but did not get a chance to take picture.

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x93/nrsvanj05/Spring%20Time%202008/IMG_07951.jpg?

I just bought Bianchi Pista (pics will follow) :)

woot woot!

i just bought a 4 bicycle rack and a trailer hitch for my jazz. also, placed bids on two pairs of cycling shoes on ebay. gotta order my eggbeaters

I just bought Bianchi Pista (pics will follow) :)

mt fixed should be ready by the end of next week.

You know about the tuesday night ride in San Jose? I met a bunch of fixed guys that rides every tuesday.

mt fixed should be ready by the end of next week.

You know about the tuesday night ride in San Jose? I met a bunch of fixed guys that rides every tuesday.

Nope. What ride is that?
I know about Tuesday Nights at Hellyer velodrome and Tuesday Night Crits near Coyote Creek (but these are starting on May 6).

That's why Mavic's have the red spoke. Even if you remove the decals, others know you gots the goods.
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My goodies came in for the Fuso build.
Deda 215 Ergo bend bars
Chorus shifters, chain and braze on front derailleur
Mavic brakes and alloy skewers
Ritchey WCS Alloy Post
Team Toupe grey/black saddle
Bike Ribbon vinyl bar tape
DT 240 hubs, 1.1 rims wheel set
Minoura alloy bottle cages

dang, it'd be cool to ride with some fixed gear guys, but san jose is hella far from me lol

Mavic brakes

The SSC?

I love those damn things :D

Newbie here. I bought this about 4 months ago but did not get a chance to take picture.

Welcome! Nice bike, congrats. :)

Nope. What ride is that?
I know about Tuesday Nights at Hellyer velodrome and Tuesday Night Crits near Coyote Creek (but these are starting on May 6).

I met a bunch of guys over at SJSU when I rode through the school. they meet every tuesday between 6:30 - 7 pm. Just random picks a route and ride around. Usually end up with food beer afterwards.

hmm, sounds interesting. I may check it out.

- Cateye V3 (for the CAAD8... I am moving the CD300DW over to the tandem)
http://www.cateye.com/en/product_detail/460 (Finally I'll be looking at my HR ;) )

- 90's era Banesto Jersey

- Hammer Bib Shorts (finally in stock)

- Hammer Gel, Heed, and Endurolytes (Getting ready for the heat!)

http://www.jensonusa.com/product/tr/TR402A01GRY.jpg

An incredibell for my mountain bike/soon to be xtracycle project. And several tubes, because my commute seems to be paved in broken glass.:eek: And some Camelback Podium bottles, me likey!

Fixed wheels with white rims, Thomson seatpost, Easton bullhorns and some campy brakes.

Oh I can't wait to ride it. pics up soon.

A new, smaller seat bag.

it's still not small enough. What do people carry in these things, their kitchen sink???

Fixed wheels with white rims, Thomson seatpost, Easton bullhorns and some campy brakes.

Oh I can't wait to ride it. pics up soon.



Pics Please. hope to see you and your new ride soon. Next Tuesday maybe?

And some Camelback Podium bottles, me likey!

I got these too, they are awesome!

damn, looking for some wheels. just can't decide. lol

Pics Please. hope to see you and your new ride soon. Next Tuesday maybe?

nah, probably next, next tuesday, I know the seatpost won't be here for awhil

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj28/jinws/whiterims.jpg

not digging the wheels so far.

nah, probably next, next tuesday, I know the seatpost won't be here for awhil

[IM G]http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj28/jinws/whiterims.jpg[/IMG]

not digging the wheels so far.

You need white tires, that's why.

You need white tires, that's why.

maybe after the gatorskins needs replacing. we'll see what the whole bike looks like when it's done.

You need white tires, that's why.Yep.

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/306/vittoria20zaffiro20pro2wz6.jpg

Also, white hubs and spokes. And rims without a machined braking surface. :p

just won an auction for some bullhorn handlebars. $20 shipped brand new ftw!

Last night I picked up a couple Road IDs... Snagged both the dogtag/FIXX ID and a wrist ID. I guess it's better to be safe than sorry...

http://www.roadid.com/imagesV3/products_wristID_lg.jpg
They gave me a 1$ off coupon to share with people. The coupon can be used up to 20 times in the next 30 days.
Coupon Number: ThanksGary368571 (http://www.roadid.com/Common/default.aspx?CID=ThanksGary368571) most of their products are marked under $20 so a buck off is pretty good.

that's pretty cool!

my eggbeaters just shipped out. my shoes just shipped out. my handle bars just shipped out.

but im waiting on my 47 INCH LCD HDTV!!!!!!!!!!! grrrrrrrrrrrr

it's not done yet. The brake lever is a temp solution until I can find one that actually fits. Will be replacing the stem when I figure out what size I'm sticking with.

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj28/jinws/kilo.jpg

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj28/jinws/kilo2.jpg

Rapha light weight softshell came in today. fits very nice

jinws, what brake lever are you using? will a bmx lever work for road bike brakes?

jinws, what brake lever are you using? will a bmx lever work for road bike brakes?

I'm using a cross lever, I bought it but it didn't fit the bar near the stem. I'm getting a TT lever. ANy lever should work, just make sure it's the right diameter

cool thanks!! the LBS *rolls eyes* wasn't sure if a BMX lever would work for road brakes. thanks!

• NiteRider MiNewt Dual X2 (http://www.rei.com/product/760294) light + 20% REI discount = :love:
• Jog-a-Lite reflective band (http://www.rei.com/product/543017) (2) -- i gave one away recently