Road Cycling - My new bike

Ok, as some of you know last year (april 3rd) i was hit by a car.

the result...

http://webpages.charter.net/notjohndavid/bike1.jpg
http://webpages.charter.net/notjohndavid/bike3.jpg

broken bike. it wasn't until november first that i had a bike that was rideable. took a while to settle with insurance... then i ordered a custom frame.. got it built it up...etc. so then i went on a 4mile ride... which ended up in ANOTHER wreck.... here's my custom made Steelman

http://webpages.charter.net/notjohndavid/suck2.jpg


Not *too* much damage but enough to make it unrideable.

So I finally got a replacement. It's not completely built up yet.... still needs a front derailer and new cables but here it is.

http://www.bluenotblue.com/bike/newbike.jpg
http://www.bluenotblue.com/bike/flames.jpg

2004 Trek Project One 5500 with custom flame job (I got frame/fork for $1100... not too bad I hope?)

chorus ti seatpost
selle italia pro-link trans am seat
chorus rear derailer/cranks/brake calipers/hubs
mavic open pro rims
kestrel carbon fiber handlebar
record 10 speed shifters

i tried riding it around without a chain and only the front brake. if you haven't ever done that you'd be amazed at how much you use pedaling for balance!

Nice bike... dont crash! ;)

thanks :) I need a rabbits foot or four leaf clover on it, that's the next upgrade

I've been away awhile (made me sick to read about bikes when I didn't have one) but I just wanted to thank you for having such an awesome forum here. Thanks Joe!

ride more cautious ritalin!
:)

Please,dont ride by me.LOL

That paint job on the frame looks REALLY nice...I love it!

Oh Man Be Careful!!

Looks like it needs a chain also. Nice bike - I like the mix even better than my own.

55/Rad

Very nice! A little splash of colour, but lookin' stealth all the way.

Enjoy the new ride.

Glad to see another member get up and going after a crash...
Dude your bike is SICK, it's SICK!!

Hope Carbon works out for you man..

-Petr

remind me never to come up to JC and ride :eek:

I'm actually in knoxville now. well, kingston is more specific. i work in lenoir city though.

where do you usually ride?

Your bike is absolutly gorgeous...i love it. please post some more pics of it when you have it fully assembled....its very nice.

That Trek 5500 is hot. Hang it on your wall or maybe get the streets closed to cars for a few hours each day to ride!

Nice bike...can the steelman be fixed???

I'm actually in knoxville now. well, kingston is more specific. i work in lenoir city though.

where do you usually ride?

Well, I commute from northeast knox to west knox. When I just go riding around, it's usually west. Just depends on my mood.

Ritalin,

A rabbits foot or 4 leaf clover does not work on a bike.
You need a champange cork drilled and hung from your seat rails
for good luck.

Marty

Nice looking Trek. Third times a charm?

Looks like it needs a chain also. Nice bike - I like the mix even better than my own.

55/Rad

why would it need a chain? Riding chainless can really help you with your cadence.
Nice components by the way, first time I've seen a trek with campy components.

Was the Lightspeed Ti? Sorry about your bad luck, but at least you've got a nice bike. The OCLVs ride great. Looks amazing too.

So so so so so jealous, not really a trek fan but I played with that project one paint program and thats the exact paint scheme I came up with and have wanted to see it in a pic. Loved it ever since!! post more pics