KungPaoSchwinn
05-16-11, 10:46 AM
YO, just curious,are you speak for your g/f as a third person? Why ain't she talking?
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jbchybridrider
05-16-11, 11:10 AM
202120
My Trek FX 7.3 by battery park/south manhattan. That's the Statue of Liberty in the background :)
I've added toe clips to the bike after this shot was taken. aside from that, it's stock.
Sweet, I gota start traveling.
My Trek FX 7.3 by battery park/south manhattan. That's the Statue of Liberty in the background :)
I've added toe clips to the bike after this shot was taken. aside from that, it's stock.
Sweet, I gota start traveling.
BS87
05-16-11, 11:21 AM
Shook, have you flipped the stem on that or does it just look that way in the picture? I've been contemplating it on my 7.3
sh00k
05-16-11, 12:42 PM
^^ very good eye! i forgot to mention that - i flipped the stem before i even took it for it's first ride. You can flip it in like 5 minutes. flip it, ride it and see how you like it. if you preferred 'unflipped', revert back. :)
i am planning on getting thinner tires for it - bike shop says 28s would fit it and would cost ~$100 for 2 bontrager race lights 700x28c tires + tubes. i'll do that after the stock tires are worn out :)
This is my 3rd trek in just about as many years :D l0l. i agree that the 7.3 feels lighter than the 7.2. my only dislike is with the huge, cheap looking shifters. looks like they came off of a toys r us bike. but they do shift well though - no complaints about that.
i have maybe 80 miles on the bike right now, plan on taking it back to the LBS to have a tune up - sometimes it shifts/skips gears so i gotta get that fix. aside from that, im a happy camper.
i am planning on getting thinner tires for it - bike shop says 28s would fit it and would cost ~$100 for 2 bontrager race lights 700x28c tires + tubes. i'll do that after the stock tires are worn out :)
This is my 3rd trek in just about as many years :D l0l. i agree that the 7.3 feels lighter than the 7.2. my only dislike is with the huge, cheap looking shifters. looks like they came off of a toys r us bike. but they do shift well though - no complaints about that.
i have maybe 80 miles on the bike right now, plan on taking it back to the LBS to have a tune up - sometimes it shifts/skips gears so i gotta get that fix. aside from that, im a happy camper.
sh00k
05-16-11, 12:55 PM
202153 This is the bike on the day that i got it. since then, i've removed all the reflectors (i never ride at night), flipped the stem, added toe clips and a schwinn pouch that sits on the toptube, by the handlebars, for my cellphone/keys.
X-LinkedRider
05-16-11, 01:25 PM
Just out of curiosity. Why sell of the FX 7.7 for a 7.3? They don't seem to even compare.
KungPaoSchwinn
05-16-11, 02:22 PM
Just out of curiosity. Why sell of the FX 7.7 for a 7.3? They don't seem to even compare.
It's new and he might have a big wallet,that's what i think.
It's new and he might have a big wallet,that's what i think.
sh00k
05-16-11, 07:34 PM
i got the 7.7 and was so excited yet i barely rode it... i felt awful looking at my ~$1700 bike just sitting there so i sold it. i put maybe 80 miles on it in about 10 months :( i felt like i was watching it depreciate so i sold it - at a loss - but still recovered a good chunk of my $.
so with part of that $, i went to miami :) and with the rest i got a great deal on the 7.3 for a little over $500. it's funny because i think i like the 7.3 so much more than the 7.7 but i dont know why. i've actually put more miles on the 7.3 than i did on the 7.7 in less time.... no sure why that was... :)
plus because the 7.7 was such a light bike, i feel like i barely got a workout riding it. im drenched in sweat after a 25 mile ride on the 7.3 but on the 7.7, i remember my longest ride was 45 miles and i came back to my place sweating but it just didnt feel like a workout... maybe it's bc the manhattan/westside bike path is flat, maybe it's all just in my head, but whatever the reason is, i am enjoying the 7.3 more.
nothing against the 7.7 whatsoever - it was an awesome bike and it sucked getting rid of it because it was a graduation gift to myself... but i just could not watch it day to day collecting dust in my apartment... i dont do centurys, i dont race, i ride in jeans most of the time so the 7.7 just felt like gross overkill for my level of interest interest in cycling...
so with part of that $, i went to miami :) and with the rest i got a great deal on the 7.3 for a little over $500. it's funny because i think i like the 7.3 so much more than the 7.7 but i dont know why. i've actually put more miles on the 7.3 than i did on the 7.7 in less time.... no sure why that was... :)
plus because the 7.7 was such a light bike, i feel like i barely got a workout riding it. im drenched in sweat after a 25 mile ride on the 7.3 but on the 7.7, i remember my longest ride was 45 miles and i came back to my place sweating but it just didnt feel like a workout... maybe it's bc the manhattan/westside bike path is flat, maybe it's all just in my head, but whatever the reason is, i am enjoying the 7.3 more.
nothing against the 7.7 whatsoever - it was an awesome bike and it sucked getting rid of it because it was a graduation gift to myself... but i just could not watch it day to day collecting dust in my apartment... i dont do centurys, i dont race, i ride in jeans most of the time so the 7.7 just felt like gross overkill for my level of interest interest in cycling...
chibibike
05-17-11, 04:20 AM
I have a trek utopia. It came with 700x35 tires but I put on 700x25 and drop handlebars. i like it a lot better that way. I have pics of it somewhere on this forum.
ejschultz
05-17-11, 08:41 AM
Seeing Trek Utopia is weird. I've looked into Gary Fishers for about 6 years before I finally bit the bullet and got my Gary Fisher Utopia. Then, the year after I get it, Trek kills the Gary Fisher brand name and now they are all "The Gary Fisher Collection by Trek." I know it doesn't matter, but I'm glad mine is Gary Fisher branded.
pizzaman1972
05-17-11, 01:05 PM
well here's a picture of my cannondale baadboy solo headshock : temp pedals on in this photo . pre ordered it started riding as soon as my dealer called me. i've read reviews of it being worth the over payment. after coming off a cypres dx with 700cc X 32cc michellin pilot's. All i can say is the bad boy is much better all around and for my urban and rural rides. it's proving it's self just fine.
http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h365/pizzaman1972/IMG_0038.jpg
http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h365/pizzaman1972/IMG_0038.jpg
AlphaDogg
05-17-11, 04:04 PM
well here's a picture of my cannondale baadboy solo headshock : temp pedals on in this photo . pre ordered it started riding as soon as my dealer called me. i've read reviews of it being worth the over payment. after coming off a cypres dx with 700cc X 32cc michellin pilot's. All i can say is the bad boy is much better all around and for my urban and rural rides. it's proving it's self just fine.
http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h365/pizzaman1972/IMG_0038.jpg
Are you missing half of your fork?
http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h365/pizzaman1972/IMG_0038.jpg
Are you missing half of your fork?
qmsdc15
05-17-11, 04:24 PM
Lefty Headshock! Sick ride! Great pic!
Heifzilla
05-17-11, 08:13 PM
Do most of you have really long legs and arms? So many handlebars set low, and seats so high. I have short legs, average arms, and a long torso. If I set my handlebars down that low I'd probably roll right over the front tire :) Nice bikes, everyone.
giantcfr1
05-17-11, 11:17 PM
Do most of you have really long legs and arms? So many handlebars set low, and seats so high. I have short legs, average arms, and a long torso. If I set my handlebars down that low I'd probably roll right over the front tire :) Nice bikes, everyone.
Maybe the seat height is just an illusion due to different angled top tubs. Physically we can't ride the bike if the saddle to extended pedal is too long. We'd be riding like ducks waddling.
Also, I think many hybrids on here are close to level "saddle to stem" (or stem slightly higher) which many feel comfortable set at.
Maybe the seat height is just an illusion due to different angled top tubs. Physically we can't ride the bike if the saddle to extended pedal is too long. We'd be riding like ducks waddling.
Also, I think many hybrids on here are close to level "saddle to stem" (or stem slightly higher) which many feel comfortable set at.
giantcfr1
05-17-11, 11:20 PM
well here's a picture of my cannondale baadboy solo headshock : temp pedals on in this photo . pre ordered it started riding as soon as my dealer called me. i've read reviews of it being worth the over payment. after coming off a cypres dx with 700cc X 32cc michellin pilot's. All i can say is the bad boy is much better all around and for my urban and rural rides. it's proving it's self just fine.
....
Big ups for the bad boys.
....
Big ups for the bad boys.
pizzaman1972
05-18-11, 05:35 AM
nope it's like that .
pizzaman1972
05-18-11, 05:38 AM
thanks , i thought it would make a nice photo after i took the lock off :)
Fiery
05-18-11, 07:55 AM
well here's a picture of my cannondale baadboy solo headshock : temp pedals on in this photo . pre ordered it started riding as soon as my dealer called me. i've read reviews of it being worth the over payment. after coming off a cypres dx with 700cc X 32cc michellin pilot's. All i can say is the bad boy is much better all around and for my urban and rural rides. it's proving it's self just fine.
I love the look of the Bad Boy, I always drool over them in my LBS. But please remove the dork disc, it really doesn't complement it :)
I love the look of the Bad Boy, I always drool over them in my LBS. But please remove the dork disc, it really doesn't complement it :)
qmsdc15
05-18-11, 03:48 PM
Bike snob repellant, keep it on. Also protects the spokes.
pizzaman1972
05-19-11, 08:28 AM
little plastic disk , i thought you meant the brakes for a 2nd .
Fiery
05-19-11, 08:49 AM
Bike snob repellant, keep it on. Also protects the spokes.
True on the first, disagree on the second (as the mantra goes "with-a-properly-set-up-derailleur-nothing-that-a-dork-disk-can-save-you-from-can-happen-to-your-spokes").
At least get a black one ;)
True on the first, disagree on the second (as the mantra goes "with-a-properly-set-up-derailleur-nothing-that-a-dork-disk-can-save-you-from-can-happen-to-your-spokes").
At least get a black one ;)
Ole Jack
05-19-11, 02:53 PM
2007 Gary Fisher Kaitai202596202597202598202599
ahson
05-19-11, 03:17 PM
http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/3225/img129013resized.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/841/img129013resized.jpg/)
qmsdc15
05-19-11, 04:00 PM
True on the first, disagree on the second (as the mantra goes "with-a-properly-set-up-derailleur-nothing-that-a-dork-disk-can-save-you-from-can-happen-to-your-spokes").
At least get a black one ;)
I guess you've never torn up eight drive side spokes with one missed shift. :(
I spotted this unsuspended Lefty fork today.
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr147/Rod_Smith/bike/DSC01654.jpg
At least get a black one ;)
I guess you've never torn up eight drive side spokes with one missed shift. :(
I spotted this unsuspended Lefty fork today.
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr147/Rod_Smith/bike/DSC01654.jpg
irclean
05-19-11, 05:56 PM
2007 Gary Fisher Kaitai
Forgive my ignorance, but how do you use those bar ends? I've never seen them positioned like yours are before.
Forgive my ignorance, but how do you use those bar ends? I've never seen them positioned like yours are before.
ejschultz
05-19-11, 06:52 PM
2007 Gary Fisher Kaitai
Nice bike! I have a thing for Fishers.
Nice bike! I have a thing for Fishers.
Ole Jack
05-19-11, 07:36 PM
Forgive my ignorance, but how do you use those bar ends? I've never seen them positioned like yours are before.
They're just really comfortable that way when I want a more upright position. Thought I'd give it a try and liked it so much it stuck.
They're just really comfortable that way when I want a more upright position. Thought I'd give it a try and liked it so much it stuck.
ahson
05-19-11, 10:27 PM
Forgive my ignorance, but how do you use those bar ends? I've never seen them positioned like yours are before.
Same I am wondering about that too. Those bar ends look very scary imagine if you get into a sudden stop and you kinda lean forward. Need padding on the chest to avoid chest/lung injury!
I could be wrong, but with the curve line on those bar ends, aren't they should be point to the front for your hand position instead?
Same I am wondering about that too. Those bar ends look very scary imagine if you get into a sudden stop and you kinda lean forward. Need padding on the chest to avoid chest/lung injury!
I could be wrong, but with the curve line on those bar ends, aren't they should be point to the front for your hand position instead?
Fiery
05-20-11, 06:03 AM
I guess you've never torn up eight drive side spokes with one missed shift. :(
Your riding situation is not really what I'd consider the average ;)
How did that happen? Did the derailleur cage get caught in the spokes?
Your riding situation is not really what I'd consider the average ;)
How did that happen? Did the derailleur cage get caught in the spokes?
qmsdc15
05-20-11, 06:25 AM
Your riding situation is not really what I'd consider the average ;)
How did that happen? Did the derailleur cage get caught in the spokes?
No just the chain. My fault for improper adjustment. It happened a long time ago. I was going pretty fast. The spokes weren't broken but cut, some more than halfway through. I don't have spoke protectors on my bikes. I leave them on until I need to remove the freewheel, then I don't bother reinstall that part. ;)
How did that happen? Did the derailleur cage get caught in the spokes?
No just the chain. My fault for improper adjustment. It happened a long time ago. I was going pretty fast. The spokes weren't broken but cut, some more than halfway through. I don't have spoke protectors on my bikes. I leave them on until I need to remove the freewheel, then I don't bother reinstall that part. ;)
giantcfr1
05-20-11, 07:39 AM
They're back on!!!
Now that I have the 32mm tyres on, I've decided to go the full hog and go back to granny mode. d(^.^) No laughing. ;)
EDIT...bugger, photobucket problems
Now that I have the 32mm tyres on, I've decided to go the full hog and go back to granny mode. d(^.^) No laughing. ;)
EDIT...bugger, photobucket problems
Ole Jack
05-20-11, 08:38 AM
Same I am wondering about that too. Those bar ends look very scary imagine if you get into a sudden stop and you kinda lean forward. Need padding on the chest to avoid chest/lung injury!
I could be wrong, but with the curve line on those bar ends, aren't they should be point to the front for your hand position instead?
Ralph-"Unsafe at Any Speed"-Nader probably wouldn't approve, but I've never had a problem. These bar ends are definitely designed to face the other way, but this way just feels good.
I could be wrong, but with the curve line on those bar ends, aren't they should be point to the front for your hand position instead?
Ralph-"Unsafe at Any Speed"-Nader probably wouldn't approve, but I've never had a problem. These bar ends are definitely designed to face the other way, but this way just feels good.
Fiery
05-20-11, 08:53 AM
They're back on!!!
Now that I have the 32mm tyres on, I've decided to go the full hog and go back to granny mode. d(^.^) No laughing. ;)
EDIT...bugger, photobucket problems
Come on, come on! You can't leave us hanging like this ;)
Now that I have the 32mm tyres on, I've decided to go the full hog and go back to granny mode. d(^.^) No laughing. ;)
EDIT...bugger, photobucket problems
Come on, come on! You can't leave us hanging like this ;)
giantcfr1
05-20-11, 08:59 AM
Photobucket is back up....
Reading to tackle all the city terrain...
BEFORE
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f266/orbeamitis2/Cannondale%20Bad%20Boy%20Disc/CA331106.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f266/orbeamitis2/Cannondale%20Bad%20Boy%20Disc/CA331105.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f266/orbeamitis2/Cannondale%20Bad%20Boy%20Disc/CA330769.jpg
AFTER
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f266/orbeamitis2/Cannondale%20Bad%20Boy%20Disc/CA331253.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f266/orbeamitis2/Cannondale%20Bad%20Boy%20Disc/CA331255.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f266/orbeamitis2/Cannondale%20Bad%20Boy%20Disc/CA331254.jpg
Reading to tackle all the city terrain...
BEFORE
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f266/orbeamitis2/Cannondale%20Bad%20Boy%20Disc/CA331106.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f266/orbeamitis2/Cannondale%20Bad%20Boy%20Disc/CA331105.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f266/orbeamitis2/Cannondale%20Bad%20Boy%20Disc/CA330769.jpg
AFTER
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f266/orbeamitis2/Cannondale%20Bad%20Boy%20Disc/CA331253.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f266/orbeamitis2/Cannondale%20Bad%20Boy%20Disc/CA331255.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f266/orbeamitis2/Cannondale%20Bad%20Boy%20Disc/CA331254.jpg
jbchybridrider
05-20-11, 10:08 AM
Photobucket is back up....
Reading to tackle all the city terrain...
BEFORE
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f266/orbeamitis2/Cannondale%20Bad%20Boy%20Disc/CA331106.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f266/orbeamitis2/Cannondale%20Bad%20Boy%20Disc/CA331105.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f266/orbeamitis2/Cannondale%20Bad%20Boy%20Disc/CA330769.jpg
AFTER
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f266/orbeamitis2/Cannondale%20Bad%20Boy%20Disc/CA331253.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f266/orbeamitis2/Cannondale%20Bad%20Boy%20Disc/CA331255.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f266/orbeamitis2/Cannondale%20Bad%20Boy%20Disc/CA331254.jpg
So your turning into a mountain goat are you and what happened to the thingamagigy dodaky thingy that was on the rear deraillier I heard they snap off easy ?
Reading to tackle all the city terrain...
BEFORE
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f266/orbeamitis2/Cannondale%20Bad%20Boy%20Disc/CA331106.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f266/orbeamitis2/Cannondale%20Bad%20Boy%20Disc/CA331105.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f266/orbeamitis2/Cannondale%20Bad%20Boy%20Disc/CA330769.jpg
AFTER
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f266/orbeamitis2/Cannondale%20Bad%20Boy%20Disc/CA331253.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f266/orbeamitis2/Cannondale%20Bad%20Boy%20Disc/CA331255.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f266/orbeamitis2/Cannondale%20Bad%20Boy%20Disc/CA331254.jpg
So your turning into a mountain goat are you and what happened to the thingamagigy dodaky thingy that was on the rear deraillier I heard they snap off easy ?
giantcfr1
05-21-11, 12:57 AM
Ahhh the thingamagigy I don't need because sram has one already built into it. ;) I changed because I have a steep challenge I used to ride up (I'll take a pic to expain) and I can't do it with road gearing. Mostly I just wanted a change because I think an MTB frame looks better with a long caged rear deraileur.
jbchybridrider
05-21-11, 08:17 AM
Ahhh the thingamagigy I don't need because sram has one already built into it. ;) I changed because I have a steep challenge I used to ride up (I'll take a pic to expain) and I can't do it with road gearing. Mostly I just wanted a change because I think an MTB frame looks better with a long caged rear deraileur.
Makes sense seeing as Sram owns Avid. I know my XT deraillier needs one but they can snap at the thread very easy and I just know it'll happen to me. Loving the road tape on the bars.
Makes sense seeing as Sram owns Avid. I know my XT deraillier needs one but they can snap at the thread very easy and I just know it'll happen to me. Loving the road tape on the bars.
The Chemist
05-21-11, 08:20 AM
Giant FCR3500 - just purchased last month. :)
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_Q0BveKebwLU/Tc-HeIOA8eI/AAAAAAAAAQ0/jY7cc3zKeuE/s640/DSC05585.JPG
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_Q0BveKebwLU/Tc-HqU_LuTI/AAAAAAAAAQ8/ceHD-_0-7jM/s512/DSC05589.JPG
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_Q0BveKebwLU/Tc-HeIOA8eI/AAAAAAAAAQ0/jY7cc3zKeuE/s640/DSC05585.JPG
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_Q0BveKebwLU/Tc-HqU_LuTI/AAAAAAAAAQ8/ceHD-_0-7jM/s512/DSC05589.JPG
jbchybridrider
05-21-11, 09:22 AM
[QUOTE=The Chemist;12673413]Giant FCR3500 - just purchased last month. :)
Lovely bike, looks like the perfect hybrid.
Lovely bike, looks like the perfect hybrid.
giantcfr1
05-21-11, 09:22 AM
... Loving the road tape on the bars...
That was an old shot. The bar tape actually felt good.
That was an old shot. The bar tape actually felt good.
jbchybridrider
05-21-11, 09:31 AM
That was an old shot. The bar tape actually felt good.
It does feel good and I think worthy on any flat bar bike, just did my first tapping job on my C&V it makes me think of it on my hybrid.
http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad345/kdionb/AUT15954.jpg
It does feel good and I think worthy on any flat bar bike, just did my first tapping job on my C&V it makes me think of it on my hybrid.
http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad345/kdionb/AUT15954.jpg
LesterOfPuppets
05-21-11, 10:14 AM
Forgive my ignorance, but how do you use those bar ends? I've never seen them positioned like yours are before.
They kinda make sense to me. Bike looks a little big but it works. Stretched out position has all the controls on so when you're tearin' it up you're always in the right gear and you're ready to brake. Long grinding climb in low gear? - Grab the barends sit up and spin away!
I've got a different solution for my desire to shift gears when I'm on "normal" barends. I moved the controls out there. When I'm on flatbar with barends I wanna spend 95% of my time on the barends, might as well have shifting and braking capabilities while I'm at it.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5270/5676124568_28a4a03d2e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lesterofpuppets/5676124568/)
They kinda make sense to me. Bike looks a little big but it works. Stretched out position has all the controls on so when you're tearin' it up you're always in the right gear and you're ready to brake. Long grinding climb in low gear? - Grab the barends sit up and spin away!
I've got a different solution for my desire to shift gears when I'm on "normal" barends. I moved the controls out there. When I'm on flatbar with barends I wanna spend 95% of my time on the barends, might as well have shifting and braking capabilities while I'm at it.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5270/5676124568_28a4a03d2e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lesterofpuppets/5676124568/)
jbchybridrider
05-21-11, 10:57 AM
[QUOTE=LesterOfPuppets;12673692]They kinda make sense to me. Bike looks a little big but it works. Stretched out position has all the controls on so when you're tearin' it up you're always in the right gear and you're ready to brake. Long grinding climb in low gear? - Grab the barends sit up and spin away!
I've got a different solution for my desire to shift gears when I'm on "normal" barends. I moved the controls out there. When I'm on flatbar with barends I wanna spend 95% of my time on the barends, might as well have shifting and braking capabilities while I'm at it.
It does look interesting, its nice when people think outside the box and give ideas. This ones a perfect candidate for road bike bar tape "as above" and can be double or triple wrapped for extra thickness.
I've got a different solution for my desire to shift gears when I'm on "normal" barends. I moved the controls out there. When I'm on flatbar with barends I wanna spend 95% of my time on the barends, might as well have shifting and braking capabilities while I'm at it.
It does look interesting, its nice when people think outside the box and give ideas. This ones a perfect candidate for road bike bar tape "as above" and can be double or triple wrapped for extra thickness.
qmsdc15
05-21-11, 11:07 AM
Ralph-"Unsafe at Any Speed"-Nader probably wouldn't approve, but I've never had a problem. These bar ends are definitely designed to face the other way, but this way just feels good.
Before considering the safety issue, my first though was they might be more ergonomic flipped over so they curve down instead of up. You might think about trying that, possibly more comfortable and maybe safer that way.
Before considering the safety issue, my first though was they might be more ergonomic flipped over so they curve down instead of up. You might think about trying that, possibly more comfortable and maybe safer that way.
clasher
05-21-11, 01:48 PM
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3511/5740164266_4cc706f5f0_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/clasher/5740164266/)
Specialized Sirrus zombie (http://www.flickr.com/photos/clasher/5740164266/)
It started out of a scrap-heap frame I snagged at the co-op for the price of the fork, wheels and headset. I fixed a burst chainstay with a carbon-fibre cast. It's held up so far. I do plan on putting a nashbar carbon fork on it and changing the bar position to something a bit more upright... haven't settled on where I want to be on that side. I run my shifters in friction mode with 50/34 on the front and 12-36 out back for a wide range with lows for anticipated touring needs. 2200 and deore respectively doing shifting duty. Cheap brakes but plan on going disc front when I upgrade the fork and maybe deore or lx level v-brakes on the back. It's a lovely ride and it still looks good if you stand back and squint a bit :)
Specialized Sirrus zombie (http://www.flickr.com/photos/clasher/5740164266/)
It started out of a scrap-heap frame I snagged at the co-op for the price of the fork, wheels and headset. I fixed a burst chainstay with a carbon-fibre cast. It's held up so far. I do plan on putting a nashbar carbon fork on it and changing the bar position to something a bit more upright... haven't settled on where I want to be on that side. I run my shifters in friction mode with 50/34 on the front and 12-36 out back for a wide range with lows for anticipated touring needs. 2200 and deore respectively doing shifting duty. Cheap brakes but plan on going disc front when I upgrade the fork and maybe deore or lx level v-brakes on the back. It's a lovely ride and it still looks good if you stand back and squint a bit :)
LesterOfPuppets
05-21-11, 01:55 PM
It does look interesting, its nice when people think outside the box and give ideas. This ones a perfect candidate for road bike bar tape "as above" and can be double or triple wrapped for extra thickness.
I'm debating between tape and track grips on the flat bar. I won't put grips on 'til I decide on bar width. I've got the barends pushed in so that they're 52cm center-to-center at the moment and that might be the sweet spot for me. Gonna give it another couple hours in the saddle before chopping the bars and installing grips.
I'm debating between tape and track grips on the flat bar. I won't put grips on 'til I decide on bar width. I've got the barends pushed in so that they're 52cm center-to-center at the moment and that might be the sweet spot for me. Gonna give it another couple hours in the saddle before chopping the bars and installing grips.
giantcfr1
05-21-11, 08:07 PM
thingamagigy dodaky thingy that was on the rear deraillier I heard they snap off easy ?
This is the integrated "rollamajig" on the sram derailleur.
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f266/orbeamitis2/Cannondale%20Bad%20Boy%20Disc/CA331266.jpg
This is the integrated "rollamajig" on the sram derailleur.
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f266/orbeamitis2/Cannondale%20Bad%20Boy%20Disc/CA331266.jpg
giantcfr1
05-21-11, 08:08 PM
It does feel good and I think worthy on any flat bar bike, just did my first tapping job on my C&V it makes me think of it on my hybrid....
Nice work. The white hoods look perfect.
Nice work. The white hoods look perfect.
jbchybridrider
05-21-11, 09:21 PM
It started out of a scrap-heap frame I snagged at the co-op for the price of the fork, wheels and headset. I fixed a burst chainstay with a carbon-fibre cast. It's held up so far. I do plan on putting a nashbar carbon fork on it and changing the bar position to something a bit more upright... haven't settled on where I want to be on that side. I run my shifters in friction mode with 50/34 on the front and 12-36 out back for a wide range with lows for anticipated touring needs. 2200 and deore respectively doing shifting duty. Cheap brakes but plan on going disc front when I upgrade the fork and maybe deore or lx level v-brakes on the back. It's a lovely ride and it still looks good if you stand back and squint a bit :)
Nice work there mate its good to see saved bikes and repairing and modding them is very satisfying.:thumb:
Nice work there mate its good to see saved bikes and repairing and modding them is very satisfying.:thumb: