View Poll Results: How many operational bikes do you own?
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1
0.16%
1
84
13.21%
2
137
21.54%
3
148
23.27%
4
87
13.68%
5
58
9.12%
6
41
6.45%
7
21
3.30%
8
14
2.20%
9 or more
45
7.08%
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How many bikes do you have?
04-06-07 | 08:54 AM
#51
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 53
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From: Olathe, Kansas
Bikes: Gary Fisher Nirvana, Trek Pilot 2.1, Trek Navigator 200, (wifes bike), Trek T900 Tandem, (our bike)
Gary Fisher Nirvana, (modified)
Trek T900, (modified)
Trek Pilot 2.1
Trek Navigator 200
Don and Deb
Trek T900, (modified)
Trek Pilot 2.1
Trek Navigator 200
Don and Deb
04-06-07 | 09:37 AM
#52
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,298
Likes: 0
From: Brazos River valley, south central TX
Bikes: 2015 Scissortail hardtail MTB, 2013 XL Longbike USS recumbent, 2010 Hans Schneider steel randonneur road bike, 2005 Surly LHT;
Two for me:
06 Surly LHT (95 % of riding for commute & recreational + touring in near future)
03 Giant Boulder SE
Two for Wife:
03 Giant Boulder SE stepthru
06 Sequoia Elite (just purchased as Christmas/birthday present!)
Teenagers:
2 Giant Boulder alum MTB's
I'm out of ceiling hook space in the garage so sump'n's gotta give...
06 Surly LHT (95 % of riding for commute & recreational + touring in near future)
03 Giant Boulder SE
Two for Wife:
03 Giant Boulder SE stepthru
06 Sequoia Elite (just purchased as Christmas/birthday present!)
Teenagers:
2 Giant Boulder alum MTB's
I'm out of ceiling hook space in the garage so sump'n's gotta give...
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04-06-07 | 11:46 AM
#53
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 4,697
Likes: 12
Three and a half at the moment.
1.) A Salsa La Raza--My commuter, light tourer. I put more miles on this frame than all the others
2.) Giant Lite with a XtraCycle rear end. My heavy hauler, great bike. At the moment it's getting a new internal hub. I'm over-stressing the current one, under power it does not like to hold its top gear.
3.) My new Voodoo Wanga. Built it up as a SS. My farm bike, for the two weeks I've had it I love it.
3.5) I'm welding up a curved top tube heavy tourer. Very much a work in progress.
1.) A Salsa La Raza--My commuter, light tourer. I put more miles on this frame than all the others
2.) Giant Lite with a XtraCycle rear end. My heavy hauler, great bike. At the moment it's getting a new internal hub. I'm over-stressing the current one, under power it does not like to hold its top gear.
3.) My new Voodoo Wanga. Built it up as a SS. My farm bike, for the two weeks I've had it I love it.
3.5) I'm welding up a curved top tube heavy tourer. Very much a work in progress.
04-06-07 | 01:00 PM
#54
...addicted...
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 886
Likes: 58
From: East of the River, Washington DC
Bikes: 1985 Alpine, 2007 IRO Rob Roy, 1985 Ross Mt. Whitney, 1991 Diamondback Master TG
1) fixed gear conversion, bullhorns... older raleigh capri frame. This was my commuter, now for fun rides.
2) fixed gear conversion, ergo drops, lights, racks, panniers, flip-flop rear wheel, '98 bianchi volpe frame. This one gets ridden every day.
3) my dad's old mtb (not actually mine, but it's at my house and I use it more, so I'm counting) for the very nice mtb trail near my house. I've ridden this once in the last few months, but hopefully will be getting out more often!
also in my house right now:
fiancee's hybrid
borrowed mtb for fiancee
borrowed mtb for friend
2 gaspipe frames for freakbike tandem
1 tandem frame
2) fixed gear conversion, ergo drops, lights, racks, panniers, flip-flop rear wheel, '98 bianchi volpe frame. This one gets ridden every day.
3) my dad's old mtb (not actually mine, but it's at my house and I use it more, so I'm counting) for the very nice mtb trail near my house. I've ridden this once in the last few months, but hopefully will be getting out more often!
also in my house right now:
fiancee's hybrid
borrowed mtb for fiancee
borrowed mtb for friend
2 gaspipe frames for freakbike tandem
1 tandem frame
Last edited by rocks in head; 04-06-07 at 01:20 PM.
04-06-07 | 01:14 PM
#55
Pedaled too far.
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 12,851
Likes: 9
From: La Petite Roche
I've had 20 total, but only 4 now.
A mid '90s Specialized Hard Rock refitted with fenders, rack, lights for use as a commuter.
A Giant Stiletto chopper, fun but not practical
An early '70s American Eagle/Nishiki 10 speed.
A womens Free Spirit Brittany for a beater bike.
A mid '90s Specialized Hard Rock refitted with fenders, rack, lights for use as a commuter.
A Giant Stiletto chopper, fun but not practical
An early '70s American Eagle/Nishiki 10 speed.
A womens Free Spirit Brittany for a beater bike.
Last edited by Artkansas; 04-06-07 at 01:21 PM.
04-06-07 | 11:40 PM
#56
Beagle on wheels
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 54
Likes: 0
From: Sydney, AU
Bikes: GT Timberline
Four:
A GT Timberline hybrid, which used to be my regular commuter.
An Avanti Ventura MTB, which I'm babysitting for a friend.
An Allegro Tour bike, my regular commuter and erstwhile tourer.
A China Mascot SWB recumbent, my current commuter.
A GT Timberline hybrid, which used to be my regular commuter.
An Avanti Ventura MTB, which I'm babysitting for a friend.
An Allegro Tour bike, my regular commuter and erstwhile tourer.
A China Mascot SWB recumbent, my current commuter.
04-07-07 | 01:23 AM
#57
beater bike addict
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 137
Likes: 0
From: qcy,il
Bikes: 3schwinn2ross,puchAD,Raleighreliant,PugUE8,panasonicspecHR,sig djerba others
Originally Posted by banerjek
I'm talking about operational bikes that you actually ride. I just received my midlife crisis bike and my wife wants me to thin my collection. I have 5 bikes now, all of which are very different:
1) Touring (my primary commuter)
2) Hybrid (my beater bike)
3) Racer (for climbing and when I want to feel sporty)
4) Tadpole trike/velomobile (for around town errands, and fun rides)
5) Highracer (midlife crisis bike for faster distance riding)
They're all special but the touring and hybrid are on the ones that will have to be let go despite many years of great service and over 40,000 miles on them. When I start a new job later this month, I'm going to make the racer and highracer my good weather commuters while the velo will be the bad weather commuter.
Since BF consists of cycling nuts, I'm just wondering where I fit in.
1) Touring (my primary commuter)
2) Hybrid (my beater bike)
3) Racer (for climbing and when I want to feel sporty)
4) Tadpole trike/velomobile (for around town errands, and fun rides)
5) Highracer (midlife crisis bike for faster distance riding)
They're all special but the touring and hybrid are on the ones that will have to be let go despite many years of great service and over 40,000 miles on them. When I start a new job later this month, I'm going to make the racer and highracer my good weather commuters while the velo will be the bad weather commuter.
Since BF consists of cycling nuts, I'm just wondering where I fit in.
04-07-07 | 01:30 AM
#58
beater bike addict
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 137
Likes: 0
From: qcy,il
Bikes: 3schwinn2ross,puchAD,Raleighreliant,PugUE8,panasonicspecHR,sig djerba others
addiction
I maintain around 20, a dozen ridable. I know of a bike hoarder about 30 mi from me who has over 3000 in his collection! Still drives my wife crazy.
04-07-07 | 11:26 AM
#59
member
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
2006 specialized rockhopper
1971 schwinn collegiate
2006 lemond sarthe
1980's bianchi nuova alloro
1970's univega fixie
1999 royce union beater
1970's raleigh 3-speed
raleigh 3-speed; looks to have Dutch writing (???)
2006 redline 9.2.5
1970's takara setup for touring
1960's silk folding bike
2003 fuji finest
2006 trek portland (xtracycle)
a cheap tadpole I honestly can't remember the name of
I swear every one has their individual purpose.
1971 schwinn collegiate
2006 lemond sarthe
1980's bianchi nuova alloro
1970's univega fixie
1999 royce union beater
1970's raleigh 3-speed
raleigh 3-speed; looks to have Dutch writing (???)
2006 redline 9.2.5
1970's takara setup for touring
1960's silk folding bike
2003 fuji finest
2006 trek portland (xtracycle)
a cheap tadpole I honestly can't remember the name of
I swear every one has their individual purpose.
04-07-07 | 10:14 PM
#60
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 226
Likes: 0
From: Austin TX.
1997 Specialized Hardrock sport. Doesn't see too much action these days.
2005 Giant OCR3. This is the weekend ride. Too many upgrades...
2006 Surly Cross-Check. This is the ONE! (the commuter/do anything bike)
2006 Surly Karate Monkey. This is the other ONE! (SS MTB)
Although I really enjoy the Giant, it's the Surlys that really make my day(s). The Cross-Check is still the one bike I would keep If I could have only one. Thank the powers that be and my Wife that I can have more than one, because The Karate Monkey just too fun. Plus it's the bike with the best bling.
2005 Giant OCR3. This is the weekend ride. Too many upgrades...
2006 Surly Cross-Check. This is the ONE! (the commuter/do anything bike)
2006 Surly Karate Monkey. This is the other ONE! (SS MTB)
Although I really enjoy the Giant, it's the Surlys that really make my day(s). The Cross-Check is still the one bike I would keep If I could have only one. Thank the powers that be and my Wife that I can have more than one, because The Karate Monkey just too fun. Plus it's the bike with the best bling.
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04-07-07 | 10:36 PM
#61
My hybrid 700C rocket
My limo-stretch chopper for the bar
My awesome SS mtn bike built up from so many used parts its ridiculous
And an small-engine powered cruiser
My limo-stretch chopper for the bar
My awesome SS mtn bike built up from so many used parts its ridiculous
And an small-engine powered cruiser
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04-07-07 | 11:49 PM
#62
Living the n+1
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 2,746
Likes: 2
From: Off the back
Bikes: 2019 RM Pipeline, 2019 RM Blizzard, 2013 SuperX, 2007 Litespeed Vortex, 1970 Falcon Olympic, 2008 RM Metropolis IGH, 2004 Specialized Enduro, 2006 Langster
Ummm... how do I change my vote to 5 from 4? I just got a Langster Fixie today! (Click on link in sig)
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04-09-07 | 09:15 AM
#64
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 116
Likes: 0
From: Rochester, NY
Bikes: Specialized Allez Elite
Wow, you guys have me beat big time. I have one. Just one. I've used it for a triathalon, road riding, and now commuting. It's an '04 Specialized Allez Elite. I love the bike but I may consider getting a dedicated commuter by the end of the summer. The Spec looks a little funny with rack/lights/fenders and aero bars. Oh well....
My wife has 2 mt bikes, neither of which are rideable at the moment. The '93ish ProFlex is just beat. Nobody makes elastomers for the rear susp anymore. The '91ish Trek 800 is due for a refit this spring, it will be reborn! It's currently in a sad state of repair however. The frame is good and it will get most of the components off the ProFlex so it will ride again.
My wife has 2 mt bikes, neither of which are rideable at the moment. The '93ish ProFlex is just beat. Nobody makes elastomers for the rear susp anymore. The '91ish Trek 800 is due for a refit this spring, it will be reborn! It's currently in a sad state of repair however. The frame is good and it will get most of the components off the ProFlex so it will ride again.
04-09-07 | 04:23 PM
#65
Let it be!
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 192
Likes: 0
From: La Jolla, California
2007 Trek Equinox 9.9
2007 Serotta Legend TI
2006 Specialized Roubaix
2006 Specialized Tricross
2002 Trek T900
2001 Specialized Sirrus
2001 Scattante
2007 Serotta Legend TI
2006 Specialized Roubaix
2006 Specialized Tricross
2002 Trek T900
2001 Specialized Sirrus
2001 Scattante
04-09-07 | 04:57 PM
#66
Infamous Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 24,360
Likes: 6
From: Ohio
Bikes: Surly Big Dummy, Fuji World, 80ish Bianchi
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04-09-07 | 06:38 PM
#67
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 9,872
Likes: 152
From: BOSTON BABY
I currently have three bicycles. I've owned, including my current bicycles, seven in the last three years, so I'm hoping to keep my collection somewhat stable over the next couple of years at least. Even then, the only one with real possibility of replacement in the near future is my beater, and that would be replacement, not addition. I was toying with the idea of a mountain bike in the last month or two, but I've decided that, not only do I not have the space or time for a MTB, but that my current low-mileage lifestyle doesn't really justify yet another bicycle. I'm planning to start hitting the roads a lot more frequently this spring and summer! Anyway, my bicycles:
1) 2006 Surly Long Haul Trucker - My main commuter and utility ride, also intended for long-distance rides and loaded touring. This is pretty much the do-everything bike.
2) 1987 Univega Gran Record - A speedy little late 80's road bike. It's not a super lightweight, at about 24lbs, but this is my go-fast, have-fun bike. It's a blast to ride, but also tiring!
3) 1978 Schwinn LeTour III - This is my beater and project bike. It's been through four builds in the last year or so, and I'm pretty settled on the present singlespeed configuration, with a semi-upright seating position and nice, swept upright handlebars. This one is very popular with almost everyone who sees it! The only original components are the seatpost, front brake and headset.
1) 2006 Surly Long Haul Trucker - My main commuter and utility ride, also intended for long-distance rides and loaded touring. This is pretty much the do-everything bike.
2) 1987 Univega Gran Record - A speedy little late 80's road bike. It's not a super lightweight, at about 24lbs, but this is my go-fast, have-fun bike. It's a blast to ride, but also tiring!
3) 1978 Schwinn LeTour III - This is my beater and project bike. It's been through four builds in the last year or so, and I'm pretty settled on the present singlespeed configuration, with a semi-upright seating position and nice, swept upright handlebars. This one is very popular with almost everyone who sees it! The only original components are the seatpost, front brake and headset.
04-09-07 | 07:20 PM
#68
Commuter
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 2,568
Likes: 0
From: Southern Maine
Bikes: 2006 Giant Cypress EX (7-speed internal hub)
I guess I'm a practical sort, I just have two for everyday use. I subsisted with one hybrid for the first few years of commuting (my only cycling), but that wore out and I decided I wanted a good-weather and bad-weather, so now I have those two. I actually also have a mountain bike that I used in the interrim, but I'm not a mountain biker so I'll probably sell it. I don't use it for commuting anymore so I didn't count it.
Hmm, now you've got me thinking I ought to get that thing out again and remind myself what it feels like...
1) For good weather: Jamis Quest with flat bars
2) For bad weather: Huffy 3-speed internal hub
3) Not used so much anymore: Trek 820 (?) with road tires
Hmm, now you've got me thinking I ought to get that thing out again and remind myself what it feels like...
1) For good weather: Jamis Quest with flat bars
2) For bad weather: Huffy 3-speed internal hub
3) Not used so much anymore: Trek 820 (?) with road tires
04-09-07 | 07:30 PM
#69
Originally Posted by BAH
9 for me
All but one in this photo (surly Karate Monkey xtracycle-my newest)
All but one in this photo (surly Karate Monkey xtracycle-my newest)
I have to save that pic and show the buds
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04-09-07 | 10:47 PM
#70
Isaiah 40:31
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 348
Likes: 0
From: Northern California
Bikes: 2009 Trek Madone WSD, 2005 Independent Fabrication Crown Jewel SE, 2007 Fuji Absolute SX flat-bar roadie, 2005 Dahon Boardwalk 7 folder, 2009 GT Avalanche MTB, 1996 Trek 920 (beater bike) and last but certainly not least 1974 Schwinn Paramount
I have six bikes. I ride them all, and they each have a purpose.
2005 Independent Fabrication Crown Jewel (weekends and organized charity/club rides)
2001 Lemond Poprad (Commuter)
2006 Bianchi San Jose Single-speed Cyclocross (My only off-road bike)
Electra Hawaii beach cruiser (for puttering around the neighborhood)
Dahon Boardwalk folder (for travel and light rail)
1974 Schwinn Paramount (To satisfy my requirement of having one choice, vintage ride for my stable.)
And my husband has two bikes. Our garage is pretty full...
2005 Independent Fabrication Crown Jewel (weekends and organized charity/club rides)
2001 Lemond Poprad (Commuter)
2006 Bianchi San Jose Single-speed Cyclocross (My only off-road bike)
Electra Hawaii beach cruiser (for puttering around the neighborhood)
Dahon Boardwalk folder (for travel and light rail)
1974 Schwinn Paramount (To satisfy my requirement of having one choice, vintage ride for my stable.)
And my husband has two bikes. Our garage is pretty full...
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04-10-07 | 12:15 PM
#71
14. All listed in sig. But the Fuji is up for sale,so really only 13.
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C'dale BBU('05 and '09)/Super Six/Hooligan8and 3,Kona Dew Deluxe,Novara Buzz/Safari,Surly Big Dummy,Marin Pt Reyes,Giant Defy 1,Schwinn DBX SuperSport,Brompton S6L/S2E-X/M6L-X/S12 T Line
C'dale BBU('05 and '09)/Super Six/Hooligan8and 3,Kona Dew Deluxe,Novara Buzz/Safari,Surly Big Dummy,Marin Pt Reyes,Giant Defy 1,Schwinn DBX SuperSport,Brompton S6L/S2E-X/M6L-X/S12 T Line
04-10-07 | 11:40 PM
#73
bikes, boards and beer
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
From: Vancouver Island BC
Bikes: Kona Jake, Trek 8000, Centurion Dave Scott Master Ironman
4 currently;
Trails: 2007 Specialized Rockhopper Pro Disc
Road: 2006 Kona Jake
Car: 1992 Trek 8000
Fixie: 1989 Centurion Dave Scott Master IronMan
Trails: 2007 Specialized Rockhopper Pro Disc
Road: 2006 Kona Jake
Car: 1992 Trek 8000
Fixie: 1989 Centurion Dave Scott Master IronMan
04-11-07 | 12:49 AM
#75
'Cross and Road nut
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 80
Likes: 0
From: ABQ
Bikes: '85 Atala, 87 De Rosa Track bike, TT Funny bike (24inch front wheel), Ritchey Cross bike, K2 Razorback, Bridgestone, Atherton, Cannondale, Tsunami, Custom Ti Bike,
9+2
Nine are mine. Two are my wife's.
Mine: 1) Late 80's Atala SLX Road Bike with full Campy Record 8speed Ergo group
2) Garci - Pre-UCI ban TT funny bike
3) Ritchey - Cyclocross bike
Mine: 1) Late 80's Atala SLX Road Bike with full Campy Record 8speed Ergo group
2) Garci - Pre-UCI ban TT funny bike
3) Ritchey - Cyclocross bike