Cool pic



Me riding my Y2K Haro Mirra Pro.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v175/aj2271/toc.jpg

Pretty close to me because I have run across him on the trails during the winter months before. I recognize the rig.

Usually riding with a few other guys if I'm not mistaken.

Also....if that is you then what do you think of "canoe boy". That's the affectionate term we've resorted to giving to the guy riding the bent with the full yellow fairing/enclosure. I know I have seen both him and you guys on the same days before.....

nope. I live just NW of Flint Michigan. You have probably seen either, Alan, Warren, Shaun or one of the other chicago area nocom riders.

I'm just guessing that this might be the yellow canoe you are talking about?
This is Warren Beauchamp from Chicagoland.

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s219/lowracervk2/warren2.jpg

That thing looks freakishly fast. What kind of 40k TT is possible on such a beast? (The canoe and/or yours)

I'm just guessing that this might be the yellow canoe you are talking about?
This is Warren Beauchamp from Chicagoland

That is too polished to be the canoe guy we see at rides or on the trails.

Canoe guy's rig is very DIY.

Actually, the Cuda is very diy homebuilt.
here's a link to the construction of it

http://www.wisil.recumbents.com/home.asp?URL=wisil/main.asp

here is what the bike looks like today. I believe Warren can do an average speed of around 40 to 45mph for a 40k timetrial.

I did a 58:12 at the michigan state timetrial on my past lowracer which by the way was slower than my current one. So 25.62 mph average speed for 25 miles. My best 100 mile solo time trial effort was 4 hours 13 minutes 26 seconds, again on the slower bike. Haven't tried it yet on the newer faster bike. This summer I will.

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s219/lowracervk2/cuda-w_nb2007.jpg

The guys I see ride in groups of 3. Canoe guy is ultra home made....we're talking covered in duct tape and 3 colors of material on the cover. It doesn't even really have and real defining shape to it either. It's super long and low with no bubble for the head I believe. I think he just sticks his head out through a hole.

Man do I want to see this guy. :)

Updated pic...

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c342/garysol1/IMG_5093.jpg

hawt. nice zipps!

My turn. Here are my three:

SS Commuter: Giant Bowery I bought from a local kid off of CL. He had it plastered with stickers, which I removed and replaced with a set of silver Giant decals I picked up on ebay. Needs fenders, but all in all not a bad ride for $225
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y244/jmp485/Cervelow-Zipps-n-Red006-1.jpg

The twin Fenix flashlights as headlights work VERY well
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y244/jmp485/Cervelow-Zipps-n-Red007-1.jpg

My Tri Bike: Trek E9 Only change from stock outside of the cages and saddle bag was that I replaced the stock Bontrager crank with an Ultegra crank. I initially wanted a different bike, but the geometry on the Trek bikes fit me perfectly so I went with it. Don't regret that move for a second.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y244/jmp485/Cervelow-Zipps-n-Red010-1.jpg

Road bike: Cervelo R3-SL. I would call it my race bike but I'm just a poser and don't race. Here it is decked out with SRAM Red and my Ritchey WCS wheels 15 lb 14 oz in this configuration with cages pedals and computer.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y244/jmp485/Cervelow-Zipps-n-Red005-1.jpg

Here it is with the Zipp 303 tubulars I picked up for the tri bike (But they look so much better on this bike). 14 lb 9 oz in this configuration with cages pedals and computer. Just got the frame last week and finished assembling it late yesterday so I still have a lot of dialing in to do on the fit of the bike.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y244/jmp485/Cervelow-Zipps-n-Red012-1.jpg

are those hudz? how do you like them?

I am using the white hudz on mine(couple of posts above). I like them just fine. They fit nice and were easy enough to install. They feel a little different from stock but in a good way. They have ergonomic finger cutouts on the bottom to grab into when sprinting.

are those hudz? how do you like them?

The ones I have are actually red colored replacement hoods made and sold by SRAM. Bought them on eBay for and they're a perfect fit. They also came with some red bartape that doesn't even come close to being the same shade of red.

I am using the white hudz on mine(couple of posts above). I like them just fine. They fit nice and were easy enough to install. They feel a little different from stock but in a good way. They have ergonomic finger cutouts on the bottom to grab into when sprinting.

nice. wonder how well the white holds up. think it can be cleaned like the white bar tape?

nice. wonder how well the white holds up. think it can be cleaned like the white bar tape?

I have maybe half a dozen rides on mine. Simple green brings them back to new.

My two bikes (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rhest09/sets/72157604291292737/).

2006 Specialized Allez Elite, now with Mavic Ksyrium Equipes and a FSA Gossamer Crankset.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2109/2368933309_9448430ca5_b.jpg

Bianchi SS/FG Conversion

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2228/2365044310_93f61c2273_b.jpg

Psimet2001: I think your canoe boy is just a lie, I need photographic proof.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-E3OFW3S7mw

Is this canoe boy?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-E3OFW3S7mw

Is this canoe boy?
Nope....again far too much credit.

South Shore Cool

Bianchi SS/FG Conversion

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2228/2365044310_93f61c2273_b.jpg

Just out of curiosity. What is the function of the cable on the top tube? I don't see a rear brake?

Duppie

Just out of curiosity. What is the function of the cable on the top tube? I don't see a rear brake?

Duppie

I'm assuming that it is clamped into the seatpost clamp so that the lever stays under tension and doesn't flop around. Personally I'd just have a rear brake....oh, wait...I do...:D

Here is my commuter.

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh257/abbynemmy/tourer.jpg

I'm assuming that it is clamped into the seatpost clamp so that the lever stays under tension and doesn't flop around. Personally I'd just have a rear brake....oh, wait...I do...:D

Wow...that's a fabulous idea. Actually, I wrapped the bars and routed the cables before I got rid of the ****ty ****ty ****ty modolo brakes that came with the bike and replaced it with only the tektro front brake you see now. Personally I see no reason to have a rear brake. Rear brakes are really pretty useless in most circumstances (except for locking up rear wheel and doing sick skids).

My finished build, as of last night.

Yes, I know flip it.

NO I wont

http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/6302/finished11pf6.jpg

Here are a few of mine:

Foghorn-Longhorn (homebuild/chop)

http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/1503/p1010009xr3.jpg

Kermit (Schwinn Collegiate Touring found at dump and rattlecanned)

http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/3103/p1010010wu5.jpg

My $10 Miyata, used mostly for long distance riding.

http://img119.imageshack.us/img119/3281/p1010015ox9.jpg

$10 1966 Continental, got a front fender for it (matching), haven't put it on yet.

http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/7250/p1010016oi5.jpg

Peugeot I found at the dump (minus the saddle).

http://img114.imageshack.us/img114/7444/p1010017mg4.jpg

Schwinn World, winter beater, busted up at the moment (chainring broken).

http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/3166/20080105007fj1.jpg

Lowrider that I welded up out of junk/scrap bikes.

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/1158/p1010068uv1.jpg

Bianchi Pista (in winter form with riser bars, riding across the frozen bay).

http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/8462/20080105235gd9.jpg

Almost forgot Pat v2.0, a fun little toy that I built.

http://img458.imageshack.us/img458/1338/p1010138ur0.jpg

Revolutionary 3 sprocket drive system (revolutionary as in it works, most of the time), center of balance about 2" in front of rear axle (wheelie machine), 8-speed shimano shifter mated to 3-speed hub (1-3 = 1st 4-5 = 2nd 6-8 = 3rd), and spraypaint. I hope nobody steals our ladder.

http://img458.imageshack.us/img458/1338/p1010138ur0.jpg




How's that for sprinting? ;):D

Here is the latest incarnation:

http://www.weberwoodworking.com/bikes/TrekPT.jpg

Here is the latest incarnation:


Very nice!

How's that for sprinting? ;):D

You can actually get out of the saddle and mash pretty hard on it :) I built it up nice and strong, the headtubes are connected by an old down-tube and the bb/seat-tube weld is pretty hefty. The only real problem is that the 3-sprocket drive doesn't put enough cog teeth in contact with the chain when cranking slowly up big hils, resulting in an occasional skipped tooth.

Okay, I'll start with the newly updated one first:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2100/2435684000_647c913aa2_o.jpg

83' Nishiki tourer turned cross/commuter bike
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3041/2419713734_6e48d678f7.jpg

73 Schwinn Paramount P13
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1287/539716892_e56732d472.jpg

76 Schwinn Paramount P14
http://velospace.org/files/DSCF0451_0.JPG

early 80's Viner Professional Track
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1216/539716912_9488752afe.jpg

86' Schwinn Peloton fixed conversion:
http://velospace.org/files/DSCF0459.JPG

That is all of the road and track rides I have pictures of. There are two more track bikes and my bike polo bike I don't have good photos of yet.

And the MTBs

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1024/539716922_b0bc8156ce.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2374/1507534979_635c9065e3.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1187/527882216_d051052ee4.jpg

Fleet looks great Matt, I'm not used to seeing them out in the sunlight though! :D That Merckx is truly awesome!

Okay, I'll start with the newly updated one first:

..snip...

That is all of the road and track rides I have pictures of. There are two more track bikes and my bike polo bike I don't have good photos of yet.

you must be 6'5"???

you must be 6'5"???

Close 6'6"

Hey guys, great looking bikes here, here is my 07 C2C 928 Bianchi

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm143/BianchiC2C/Bianchi/DSC00008.jpg

1986 Scwhinn Passage, on tour up on the Upper Peninsula of Michigan

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o260/TomStormcrowe/UP2/UpperPeninsulaII076.jpg

My Allez, aka Black Beauty (Yeah, I know, not the correct display side, but hey....)

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o260/TomStormcrowe/Spring%20Break%202008/SpringBreak_2008035-1.jpg

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o260/TomStormcrowe/Spring%20Break%202008/SpringBreak_2008026.jpg

I've perhaps gone OTT with the upgrades, but here is my Raleigh Mojave 2.0 that replaced my Sojourn. Before the cockpit changes I rode about 40 miles last Sunday.
I've had drop bars, road and cross levers, bar-end shifters, fenders and a rack installed, and I swapped the seat for a Brooks B-17 and installed narrower tires:

Just because I feel like pimping the pictures. I'm quite proud of the lighting on these. I built the bike friday night.

I should put a few miles on this before I take it to the time trial right?

Oh yeah, click the images for huge.

http://www.practicalalchemy.org/%7Enerobro/public/Pictures/Bicycles/small/FetishPenna1.JPG (http://www.practicalalchemy.org/%7Enerobro/public/Pictures/Bicycles/FetishPenna1.JPG)

http://www.practicalalchemy.org/%7Enerobro/public/Pictures/Bicycles/small/FetishPenna2.JPG (http://www.practicalalchemy.org/%7Enerobro/public/Pictures/Bicycles/FetishPenna2.JPG)

http://www.practicalalchemy.org/%7Enerobro/public/Pictures/Bicycles/small/FetishPenna3.JPG (http://www.practicalalchemy.org/%7Enerobro/public/Pictures/Bicycles/FetishPenna3.JPG)

I need to get an updated picture as i now have the FD on...but you get the picture
http://photos-g.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v233/236/6/14827881/n14827881_38495726_9616.jpg

I need to get an updated picture as i now have the FD on...but you get the picture
http://photos-g.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v233/236/6/14827881/n14827881_38495726_9616.jpg

WTF??!! I thought you had 10spd DA shifters??

Hey guys, great looking bikes here, here is my 07 C2C 928 Bianchi

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm143/BianchiC2C/Bianchi/DSC00008.jpg

nice. i've always like those with the curved top tube

9 speed. I don't know when they made that change but the version shifters i have have metal "up" shifters.

WTF??!! I thought you had 10spd DA shifters??

Here is my Cannondale Synapse. Stock except for SPD pedals, a couple of blinky lights, wireless speedo, and seat bag.

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n319/cb400bill/Synapse.jpg

early 80's Viner Professional Track
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1216/539716912_9488752afe.jpg



Is that a Concour saddle? What a wicked ride ... I love it! :beer:

Are all those bikes 61cm or ?? (just my size)

If you're ever selling ... I'm listening. :D

Only a week old, the bike is now a bit more dirty:D
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c58/liv_rong/bike.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c58/liv_rong/bike3.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c58/liv_rong/bike2.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c58/liv_rong/bike4.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c58/liv_rong/bike5.jpg

Is that a Concour saddle? What a wicked ride ... I love it! :beer:

Are all those bikes 61cm or ?? (just my size)

If you're ever selling ... I'm listening. :D

It was a Cinelli Volare SLX ass hatchet. I sold that saddle on Ebay earlier this year for $90. I really need to get some new photos as the pictured Viner now has a carbon fork, Paul/Velocity clincher wheelset, 3T stem w/ bullhorns, and a Thomson seat post with a white Turbo on top of it. All of my rides are 62cm or bigger. I have a jumbo size (64cm) Fuji track frame/fork for sale does that count?

Here is my other road bike with her new wheels.

http://www.weberwoodworking.com/bikeforums/DSC_1411.jpg