How many bikes do you own and why?
05-27-09, 09:43 AM
#176
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How many? To many.
Why? 'cause I'm an idiot.
Why? 'cause I'm an idiot.
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You see, their morals, their code...it's a bad joke, dropped at the first sign of trouble. They're only as good as the world allows them to be. I'll show you. When the chips are down, these...These "civilized" people...they'll eat each other. See, I'm not a monster. I'm just ahead of the curve
You see, their morals, their code...it's a bad joke, dropped at the first sign of trouble. They're only as good as the world allows them to be. I'll show you. When the chips are down, these...These "civilized" people...they'll eat each other. See, I'm not a monster. I'm just ahead of the curve
05-27-09, 09:47 AM
#177
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I could try and throw our 7 year old daughter into the ownership pool, but everyone would see through that!
05-27-09, 06:08 PM
#178
got hill??
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Bikes: 09 Tarmac SL2, 05 Sworks E5, 02 allez comp, 01 Stump jumper comp FSR
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Yes, big diff between each bike.
01 allez comp: full aluminun except of the fork (carbon); rides good responsive, but body very tired after 50 miles riding..
05 E5; Combo Aluminun/carbon. rides very good, but not responsive like the allez. ok for long rides 100miles.
09 Tarmac Sl2:full carbon: best for everything. stiff, responsive, feels like i could ride forever. very lite.
05-27-09, 09:12 PM
#179
Economists do it w/models
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Yes, big diff between each bike.
01 allez comp: full aluminun except of the fork (carbon); rides good responsive, but body very tired after 50 miles riding..
05 E5; Combo Aluminun/carbon. rides very good, but not responsive like the allez. ok for long rides 100miles.
09 Tarmac Sl2:full carbon: best for everything. stiff, responsive, feels like i could ride forever. very lite.
01 allez comp: full aluminun except of the fork (carbon); rides good responsive, but body very tired after 50 miles riding..
05 E5; Combo Aluminun/carbon. rides very good, but not responsive like the allez. ok for long rides 100miles.
09 Tarmac Sl2:full carbon: best for everything. stiff, responsive, feels like i could ride forever. very lite.
05-27-09, 10:16 PM
#180
got hill??
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Bikes: 09 Tarmac SL2, 05 Sworks E5, 02 allez comp, 01 Stump jumper comp FSR
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05-27-09, 11:03 PM
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05-28-09, 09:02 AM
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Dough Mestique
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1. Single speed Bob Loblaw Law Bomb with fenders and flashers for fog, rain, snow, etc. So far this year, this bike has seen more mileage than all my others combined.
2. 2005 Tommasini Sintesi for my main ride. Races, group rides, good weather training.
3. 1983 John Howard is my vintage pride, restored to period-correct Campy 6-speed glory. I ride it on easy days or on the occasional group ride.
4. 1993 Bridgestone MB-1. Currently disassembled, eventually to be my touring/randonee/commuter rig.
2. 2005 Tommasini Sintesi for my main ride. Races, group rides, good weather training.
3. 1983 John Howard is my vintage pride, restored to period-correct Campy 6-speed glory. I ride it on easy days or on the occasional group ride.
4. 1993 Bridgestone MB-1. Currently disassembled, eventually to be my touring/randonee/commuter rig.
05-28-09, 11:15 AM
#184
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I have four. They're for different kinds of riding.
Two roadbikes - one for 'goal-oriented' long rides, another for just riding for fun.
Two mountain bikes - one for 'goal-oriented' long rides, another for just riding for fun.
If it came down to it I could get down to two bikes but I don't want or need to.
I bought both the fun bikes used, and together they were 1/5th the cost of the two goal-oriented bikes, so really having them is less an issue of money and more of space.
Two roadbikes - one for 'goal-oriented' long rides, another for just riding for fun.
Two mountain bikes - one for 'goal-oriented' long rides, another for just riding for fun.
If it came down to it I could get down to two bikes but I don't want or need to.
I bought both the fun bikes used, and together they were 1/5th the cost of the two goal-oriented bikes, so really having them is less an issue of money and more of space.
05-28-09, 09:14 PM
#185
got hill??
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Bikes: 09 Tarmac SL2, 05 Sworks E5, 02 allez comp, 01 Stump jumper comp FSR
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05-28-09, 10:10 PM
#186
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4 for me, 1 for my wife and 1 each for the 3 kids.
Mine are:
Kuota Kredo w/ Chorus
Davidson steel from Seattle with a mix of modern and classic 80's components
Zilioli steel from Italy, all Campy SR pantograph, original tubular wheels, with one original tire still.
Trek 8000 mtb from 1995.
Mine are:
Kuota Kredo w/ Chorus
Davidson steel from Seattle with a mix of modern and classic 80's components
Zilioli steel from Italy, all Campy SR pantograph, original tubular wheels, with one original tire still.
Trek 8000 mtb from 1995.
05-28-09, 10:14 PM
#187
Back in the Saddle Again
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'90 Worldsport
'03 Kona Kikapu
At the moment I also have a cheapo VW Trek rigid mountain bike and a '87 Traveler, but they're project bikes I'm building for other people. There's also an early 70s Continental in the basement, but I'm just storing that for a friend.
Mine are pretty straightforward, one or road, one for dirt. I'd like to build a fixie soon, but I'm in the middle of Operation Pay-Off Credit Cards.
'03 Kona Kikapu
At the moment I also have a cheapo VW Trek rigid mountain bike and a '87 Traveler, but they're project bikes I'm building for other people. There's also an early 70s Continental in the basement, but I'm just storing that for a friend.
Mine are pretty straightforward, one or road, one for dirt. I'd like to build a fixie soon, but I'm in the middle of Operation Pay-Off Credit Cards.
05-28-09, 10:32 PM
#188
aka Tom Reingold
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Has anyone noticed what a silly name Specialized is for a bike company? Don't get me wrong. I have always loved their products. They are top notch. It's just the name that bugs me.
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05-31-09, 07:28 AM
#189
Sneaky Fast....
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'86 Raleigh Capri-First road bike when I was 13. Still have it even though it doesn't fit.
'96 Specialized Stumpjumper M2 Comp-Bought this 8/96 after I got back into biking with a Rockhopper in 4/96. It has been my main ride for everything up until I bought...
'82 KHS Turbo-Picked this up 1.5yrs ago to see if I would like road riding, and to get miles in when I couldn't get to the trail.
'05 Giant TCR C3-After liking the KHS, I wanted a "Modern" bike. Found this last July for a very good price. Love the ride.
'07 Specialized Epic Expert-Have toyed with the idea of a full suspension MTB. Still love my Stumpy, but the F.S. is a SWEET ride. Just got this a month ago.
Wife has a 2k Trek 6000 WSD MTB, and a '04 Giant OCR3. Says they are all she needs**********?
Chris
'96 Specialized Stumpjumper M2 Comp-Bought this 8/96 after I got back into biking with a Rockhopper in 4/96. It has been my main ride for everything up until I bought...
'82 KHS Turbo-Picked this up 1.5yrs ago to see if I would like road riding, and to get miles in when I couldn't get to the trail.
'05 Giant TCR C3-After liking the KHS, I wanted a "Modern" bike. Found this last July for a very good price. Love the ride.
'07 Specialized Epic Expert-Have toyed with the idea of a full suspension MTB. Still love my Stumpy, but the F.S. is a SWEET ride. Just got this a month ago.
Wife has a 2k Trek 6000 WSD MTB, and a '04 Giant OCR3. Says they are all she needs**********?
Chris
05-31-09, 07:31 AM
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I'm sure I'm well below-average for a BFer. I only have 3, used to be 4 but I sold my C'dale Scalpel....
2003 Specialized Enduro -- currently collecting dirt, I need to MTB more.
2007 Iron Horse road bike -- first road bike, $630 off Nashbar. This is for commuting.
2007 Specialized Roubaix Pro -- my weekend ride. Too highend for me, but I did get a crazy deal on it.
2003 Specialized Enduro -- currently collecting dirt, I need to MTB more.
2007 Iron Horse road bike -- first road bike, $630 off Nashbar. This is for commuting.
2007 Specialized Roubaix Pro -- my weekend ride. Too highend for me, but I did get a crazy deal on it.
06-01-09, 07:58 AM
#191
Tri girl
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I have 3
Specialized hybrid crossover
fold-up for camping
Trek 2200 - my first road bike!
-was going to sell the hybrid to my mom, but clearly collecting bikes serves a greater purpose!
Specialized hybrid crossover
fold-up for camping
Trek 2200 - my first road bike!
-was going to sell the hybrid to my mom, but clearly collecting bikes serves a greater purpose!
06-01-09, 09:08 AM
#192
Snail-paced new boy
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5 for me
1986 Muddy Fox Courier - bimbling to and from friends' houses and the pub and what have you
Commencal Meta 5.5 VIP - MTB fun
Look 555 -15.5lb racer
Quintana Roo Seduza - Aero TT goodness
Litespeed Xicon (to arrive) - Winter / trainer
1986 Muddy Fox Courier - bimbling to and from friends' houses and the pub and what have you
Commencal Meta 5.5 VIP - MTB fun
Look 555 -15.5lb racer
Quintana Roo Seduza - Aero TT goodness
Litespeed Xicon (to arrive) - Winter / trainer
06-01-09, 09:53 AM
#193
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Bikes: Serotta Coeur d'Acier
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I have 5 bikes:
1. Serotta Couer D'Acier - primary
2. Lemond Buenos Aires - single speed/commuter
3. Cannondale Saeco replica - back-up/loaner
4. Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Elite - mountain
5. Specialized Sirrus - wife's dust collector.
1. Serotta Couer D'Acier - primary
2. Lemond Buenos Aires - single speed/commuter
3. Cannondale Saeco replica - back-up/loaner
4. Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Elite - mountain
5. Specialized Sirrus - wife's dust collector.
08-18-09, 09:50 AM
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3 bikes
BMC Streetfire '07
Custom fixed gear (Soma Rush frame)
Giant FCR-3, an old bike I keep around as a backup or if someone from out of town wants to use it
BMC Streetfire '07
Custom fixed gear (Soma Rush frame)
Giant FCR-3, an old bike I keep around as a backup or if someone from out of town wants to use it
08-18-09, 10:25 AM
#199
Banned
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Bikes: Specialized Tarmac SL2, Specialized Tarmac SL, Giant TCR Composite, Specialized StumpJumper Expert HT
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I sold my older Tarmac to my brother-in-law since I last posted, so I guess I'm down to 9...
08-18-09, 10:54 AM
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Fly Tierra BMX - once a BMX'er, always a BMX'er. Everybody should learn to bunnyhop - I couldn't imagine living a cycling life without being able to do so.
Felt El Guapo Beach Cruiser - Dog runner and chillaxing at the, well... beach.
Motobecane Outcast 29'er rigid SS - because it's like BMX, but different. It's like taking a BMX bike with gigantic wheels, climbing to the top of any mountain and riding as fast as I possibly could down it.
Motobecane Phantom Pro Ti XC MTB - because MTB'ing RULES - I'd have to say that, aside from BMX, MTB'ing has the biggest *fun factor* out of all my bikes.
Motobecane Messenger Fixed Gear - because fixed riding is fun and simple
Surly Pacer Road Bike - because I like to check out far away scenes
Specialized Rockhopper Get-Around-Town/Commuter bike SS (from 1986) - because I hate locking up any of the above mentioned in front of a store or errand run.
Un-bike - think BMX handlebars, fork, front wheel and pegs and THAT'S IT. You start off pushing off the ground and you roll around balancing on just the pegs. It's like a unicycle you don't pedal, if you can roll around in circles just using a free-hanging leg for balance without face-planting, you win.
Felt El Guapo Beach Cruiser - Dog runner and chillaxing at the, well... beach.
Motobecane Outcast 29'er rigid SS - because it's like BMX, but different. It's like taking a BMX bike with gigantic wheels, climbing to the top of any mountain and riding as fast as I possibly could down it.
Motobecane Phantom Pro Ti XC MTB - because MTB'ing RULES - I'd have to say that, aside from BMX, MTB'ing has the biggest *fun factor* out of all my bikes.
Motobecane Messenger Fixed Gear - because fixed riding is fun and simple
Surly Pacer Road Bike - because I like to check out far away scenes
Specialized Rockhopper Get-Around-Town/Commuter bike SS (from 1986) - because I hate locking up any of the above mentioned in front of a store or errand run.
Un-bike - think BMX handlebars, fork, front wheel and pegs and THAT'S IT. You start off pushing off the ground and you roll around balancing on just the pegs. It's like a unicycle you don't pedal, if you can roll around in circles just using a free-hanging leg for balance without face-planting, you win.
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