BlazingPedals
07-29-08, 10:42 PM
I took my 'new' NoCom out for the club ride tonight. I built it up from a used frame. This was its third voyage, and I have to say, the other rides were not meeting my expectations. This bike was supposed to be FAST and I had problems keeping up with anybody.
But tonight... OMG!!! Something must have clicked! This bike is a rocket! I pushed, it went. I was taking hills in one or even two gears higher, and cruising speed was... unreal. I came off a stop sign and easily accelerated to 27 mph on a slight uphill. :eek: I think I'm going to like this one!
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e135/blazingpedals/bike%20pics/NoCom2.jpg
charly17201
07-30-08, 03:05 AM
Lordy that is one sweet looking ride. :thumb: I really get the looks around here since I'm the only bent rider I know..... but if I had that :eek:
Enjoy the ride.
aikigreg
07-30-08, 01:16 PM
John get yer arse to Texas and ride with me!!!!!!!
BikeZen.org
07-30-08, 03:40 PM
Awesome. Simply awesome. :thumb:
I'm curious: how's the ride over seams and small bumps? Looks like this speed daemon might ride like a dump truck due to lack of anything evenly remotely resembling suspension.
Yes, sweet looking ride...glad you gave it a chance to show you the real deal on speed.
Trsnrtr
07-31-08, 04:53 AM
Looking good, BP. :)
Cobra GT
07-31-08, 08:50 AM
Keep riding.See how it compares to your Baron.GT
Yikes! That looks dangerous...........................
megaman
07-31-08, 08:04 PM
Awesome looking ride there. Is the ride forgiving?
Rogerinchrist
07-31-08, 09:41 PM
Looks worth a speeding ticket just leanin' against that tree!
BlazingPedals
08-01-08, 01:01 PM
The bike is *very* stiff; but it doesn't seem to be a problem, probably due to the long wheelbase. Still getting used to the turning limitations that are obvious. On Wednesday night's club ride, the group started jockeying for position about a mile from the final sign sprint. As might be expected, nobody wanted to lead until they were ready to sprint. The group was doing 25 mph. I decided that wasn't good enough and passed the lot of them doing 30 mph. The sprinters immediately gave chase, repassing me. Trouble is, they couldn't hold 30 mph for a mile and I could! Maybe they'll know better next time. :) Yep, this bike has potential...
Trsnrtr
08-01-08, 07:49 PM
The group was doing 25 mph. I decided that wasn't good enough and passed the lot of them doing 30 mph. The sprinters immediately gave chase, repassing me. Trouble is, they couldn't hold 30 mph for a mile and I could! Maybe they'll know better next time. :)
At least your group still chases. My local fast group gave up trying. They now wait for me to take off and then sprint for second. :)
Dchiefransom
08-01-08, 09:59 PM
Blazing Pedals: "Mr Sulu, Warp Factor Two.............Engage".
recumelectric
08-02-08, 04:00 AM
Wow! ...Just, wow! How much did that machine cost you?
Trsnrtr
08-02-08, 07:05 AM
Wow! ...Just, wow! How much did that machine cost you?
I'm sure that BP got a good deal, but in case you want a new one, here's a link:
http://bentupcycles.com/itemdetails.cfm?id=446
charly17201
08-02-08, 08:49 AM
I'm sure that BP got a good deal, but in case you want a new one, here's a link:
http://bentupcycles.com/itemdetails.cfm?id=446
:eek: :eek: :eek: :twitchy: :twitchy: :twitchy: $10k ????? hmm..... who do I have to kill now to get 10k :innocent:
Trsnrtr
08-02-08, 03:05 PM
:eek: :eek: :eek: :twitchy: :twitchy: :twitchy: $10k ????? hmm..... who do I have to kill now to get 10k :innocent:
Plus oversize shipping; don't forget that. :)
BlazingPedals
08-02-08, 05:18 PM
Yeah, it's ironic that I wanted a highracer like a Carbent or an M5-High for this year's riding, so I could mix in with the upright group better. So what comes up but a steal of a deal on this. I just couldn't turn it down, even though the streetability on it sort of sucks. And now VK2 framesets are 'only' $2600, which would have been my first choice for a replacement lowracer. Too many deals, not enough money...
charly17201
08-02-08, 06:30 PM
:eek: :eek: :eek: :twitchy: :twitchy: :twitchy: $10k ????? hmm..... who do I have to kill now to get 10k :innocent:
Plus oversize shipping; don't forget that. :)
I can handle the shipping costs....... it is the 'other' minor cost that gets me. :(
Trsnrtr
08-02-08, 06:42 PM
Yeah, it's ironic that I wanted a highracer like a Carbent or an M5-High for this year's riding, so I could mix in with the upright group better. So what comes up but a steal of a deal on this. I just couldn't turn it down, even though the streetability on it sort of sucks. And now VK2 framesets are 'only' $2600, which would have been my first choice for a replacement lowracer. Too many deals, not enough money...
Oh, but BP, you are going to look marvelous. :D:
recumelectric
08-03-08, 06:42 AM
Too rich for my blood. But still, a way cool bike.
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