Forum: Introductions

Hej from Sweden! I'm a Swiss/American studying in Sweden (really confusing country combo, for sure) and I love cyclocross, fixed gear, and XC! Only have been biking for 2.5 years, but during one of those years I worked as I bike messenger and racked up 18'000km in 11 months. I love repairing...

Hello folks My name is Mike and im from south eastern ma. I just got my first bike today.Its a Marin San Rafael. Looking forward to learning from the veteran riders here on the sit.:)

Wednesday Feb. 22. 5 deg celsius hear. Just put a winter beater together but it's time to get ready for the warm season. Into road and trail riding and can't get enough....Just picked up a Guru Cron'Alu but decided I'd like to swap it for a decent road bike. Any bites out there?

My name is Cassie and I live in Hamilton, Ontario! My ex-boyfriend got me a vintage CCM (60's, couldn't tell you the exact year but I'm still trying to figure it out!) last year, and it needs a little love! I'm clueless as to what I'm doing, but I'm hoping to get a fixie at some point as well, so I...

Hello, all! My name is Kyle and I live in Florida. I learned how to ride a bike two years ago, when I was 20-years-old, and am still a bit shaky on it (I don't practice often, but I mean to change that!) I used to be almost 300 pounds at 5'11" and have worked my way down to around 220 pounds...

Hi, I've been lurking for a while but decided it was time to make an introduction. I'm in Fayetteville, Arkansas. I ride a Trek 1000 from the year 2000. I'm car-light and am starting to do weekenders. I do some vintage projects that I usually sell to pay for upgrades on my main ride. I'm...

Hello fellow bike enthusiasts from Nairb way over here in S.F. wanted to get the introductions done so we can all move on. Ive always loved riding. beit now, on my Marin or way back on my 1983 Skyway T.A. with Z rims a uni seat, forcklifters with a D.K. neck and redline flights. I always have fon...

Hi all, is this an american site only? xx

How's it hanging, new to riding road, came here to lurk and gain some knowledge and ass-hattery. Greetings from southern california!

Hello I'm new here and enjoy bike riding in my free time, when ever I get free time!

Hey all, I finally joined BikeForums, there are just some bikes that are too new for TheCABE, or RatRod bikes. I'm more interested in riding, than just collecting. If you can't ride the bike, what fun is it? I've collected bikes since I was in elementary school, and now the oldest is a 1903...

Hello all, I posted this in the Clydesdale forum before I read the email about the introduction forum. Looking for advice Hello all, I have read many of the post and they are truly inspiring. I'm new as a member and I must say all the stories and encouraging post have made me decide to...

I'm interested in finding out more about Durkopp bikes, and purchasing components and/or frames & completes. Let me know whatcha know!

hey guys, i am new here and come to get some information about biking and hope to get a trip setup for this summer. names matt. just thought i would introduce myself

Hello everyone I am just getting into cycling at the age of 37. My goal by the end of the year is a 8km commute to work every day. My trusty mount is a second hand Mongoose Crossway 250 that I got given for Christmas. Currently I am only doing a pitiful 3km at a time but I am going for a ride...

I am new to the Bike Forums and only two years into serious riding. However in those two years I have completed 6 centuries and the Triple Bypass. This year is the Double so the training will ramp up just a bit. I enjoy group rides, but since my work schedule changed, I am looking for a group...

I'm a recent transplant from Arkansas, and I'm actually starting to miss the hills. I will admit I bike more now that they're gone, though. I live downtown and commute to my part-time job. I'd love to commute to a full-time one. I just got a Surly Crosscheck to replace my Raleigh Technium (I...

I am new to Cali... lived mostly in the Midwest & New England before this... up until two weeks ago I was only a recreational rider, but now I commute full time...

Hello!! I am new to the forums and am from Dallas, Tx. I just recently got a Trek FC Wahoo (this is the only bike I currently own). I have been riding since I was about 8 or 9 years old and I am now a college student. I really enjoy biking and am glad I found/able to be a part of this biking...

I guess I am a newbie on this site but am a veteran on the bike. I'm looking forward to getting and giving info on vintage bikes. Cheers! http://utahrandonneur.wordpress.com/category/classic-bikes/

Hello, I'm a cycling roadie nut who doesn't have enough time to ride to my hearts' content. I'm excited about getting a new wheelset that finally puts me under 20 lbs. Indomikey

hi, my name is Francis, though most my friends call me cake! i live in south Phoenix, near Laveen and frequently take my SS road bike out to chavez park for rides, and welcome anyone willing to ride along and hang out! my interests vary and include drawing and cooking, and i look forward to...

Hey, I am currently a masters student (teacher). I picked up MTB last September and have an old Cannondale 3.0 Aluminum frame. I got a road bike last December and have been riding on the weekends. I have a Specialized Allez Sport (2009 model i think?). I been using it mostly to commute(and...

My name is Richard or Scarecrow. Im an avid adventurer. my current adventure is a long distance fixed gear tour from oregon to san diego, where i will be starting from the mexican border and hiking to canada along the pacific crest trail (my second pct thruhike) check it out here...

I just bought this old bike with a view to carrying out a full restoration. I have scraped through the paint layers in search of the original paint scheme and am pleased to have found several patches of the old Sunburst yellow used by Raleigh on the main frame. However digging into the head panel...

Hello from ny!

Greetings from Chapel Hill, NC. I've been seriously into riding bikes for 40+ years. Love riding on the road and trails. I'm getting ready to begin restoring a bike I bought (as a frame) in 1974 from Ridgewood Park Cycles in NJ. They claimed the bike was a Bob Jackson, however, the decals said...

Turning 50 in June and I'm interested in spending some me time on the roads and trails. Not new to biking, just returning after 25 years

hey i was just wondering how much a 2 star malvern star i picked up today is worth

Good Morning to everyone. Looking forward to being included in your forum.

Hello!!! I'm 20 turning 21 in June. been riding bikes for about 2-3 years now. Treat me well on the forums!! I'll see you all around thanks!! :love: :love: :love: :love: :love:

Hey, I'm Andrew and I'm a full time commuter from Boise. I'm just on the edge of graduating from Boise State and have been cycling for most of my life. Like most kids in the early 90s I started on a black, plastic tricycle and then moved through a host of BMX bikes. In college I just walked and...

Hi there everyone -- guess I am supposed to introduce myself so here goes. I am in the bike industry and own a bicycle company called SuperiorLite Bikes. Moving from a custom builder to the mainstream market is not easy and not everyone gets the higher quality nature of a custom builder and branded...

hello guys i want to say that i am very happy to be member of your big family :)

hi bike fans, my reason for joining this forum? i want to buy a PEDERSEN bike. preferably 2.hand. i'm 179 tall, 77 kg, inner leg length 85cm. anybody out there wanting to sell? i live in beautiful golden bay/new zealand looking for a pedersen bike for cruising around. my email:...

Been lurking awhile and really appreciate the forum. Greetings from Colorado.

Hey there, New here and partially new to the biking scene. ATM I have a 81' Schwinn World Sport. Not the best but it was free, which is a blessing to a students ears. I am also in the middle of restoring it, the body was pretty knicked up. I hope to have pics of the final product up soon. So,...

Hello to all

Hi All, My name is John, I live in the UK, I am very interested in building my own electric bike, it would save me £100's of pounds in petrol a year on just short trips to the shops and they look like a lot of fun.

I must confess that I am a runner, or at least a former runner. Unfortunately I pick up a dumbbell at the gym wrong and now have a bulging lumbar disc with sciatic pain. So...I have decided to stop running. I bought a Cannondale Synapse 5 Thursday and have ridden twice (my butt is sore!). At any...

My friend told me about this forum and I just wanted to pop in and say "hi!" I am from Vietnam and still ride 20' BMX. I am a single man. hope to be friend with everybody:p

Hey. My name is Dan. I've been lurking around these forums for a few weeks and decided to join. I recently purchased my first (functional) road bike, a 1988 Trek 400T. The weather has been bad, so I haven't even really ridden it yet. Needless to say, I am extremely anxious to take it for the...

Just wanted to say hello to everyone IM getting back into cycling after a 4-5 year break and it looks like i have lots to learn :)

Just join the forum. I have been riding road bikes since my days in college. When I was much younger, I transported my bike to Europe and bike the countryside. Also join a local cycling club and tried time trials and centuries. Now that I'm older, my road bikes are collecting dust and my hybrid is...

hello everyone, my name is joe. i'm looking to buy a new bike in the next couple months. i'm in my 30's and just want to ride for my health mostly. i'm not unhealthy now, i just want to add biking to my activities. i'm looking at something like the trek navigator 2.0. i stopped at a bike...