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Zeroed4x 03-23-15 09:39 PM


Originally Posted by arsprod (Post 17654020)
I've been buying frames and parts for years but finally broke down and bought my first "new" bike since 1994 - 2014 Fairdale Weekender Drop. After about a month of daily commutes this is configuration number 3 and though I hate the way the stem extender looks it works for my 50+ neck. If you're not familiar with Fairdale (and I wasn't either) it's a pretty cool company out of Austin. I'm loving this - looking forward to touring on it if the weather ever gets warm.

http://i1240.photobucket.com/albums/...psdlcy7nvz.jpg

Wow, I can dig it. I went to the Fairdale web site and they make some great bikes.
Thanks for sharing this with us.

arsprod 03-24-15 07:32 AM


Originally Posted by kflagg (Post 17655548)
that is a sweet bike my man!

Thanks!:)

FenderTL5 03-24-15 09:38 AM

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What I'm riding now:

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=440946http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=440947


New for 2015 are the rack and trunk bag.
I grew weary of the backpack.

velofinds 03-25-15 09:15 AM

https://velofinds.files.wordpress.co...pg?w=676&h=676

noglider 03-25-15 12:55 PM


Originally Posted by leegf (Post 17660436)

Very funny, [MENTION=367865]leegf[/MENTION].

I let my wife try Citibike. I had no idea she would love it so much. She signed up immediately and is impatiently awaiting her key.

PatrickGSR94 03-25-15 01:17 PM

Nice E46 M3 in the pic, I love those cars. :)

wphamilton 03-25-15 01:19 PM


Originally Posted by leegf (Post 17660436)

Isn't that Bianchi in danger of someone renting it? Or does the lock stay keyed to a credit card or something?

If the latter, that's an intriguing idea. If bike-friendly businesses installed locking bike racks, and key in and out with your credit card. Charge a dollar for convenient, secure locking - I'd pay it.

velofinds 03-25-15 02:01 PM

It was just a joke, [MENTION=227213]wphamilton[/MENTION]. I docked the bike, snapped a photo, and resumed the remainder of my journey.

velofinds 03-25-15 02:02 PM


Originally Posted by PatrickGSR94 (Post 17661293)
Nice E46 M3 in the pic, I love those cars. :)

Everything but the headlights :)

noglider 03-25-15 02:04 PM


Originally Posted by wphamilton (Post 17661295)
Isn't that Bianchi in danger of someone renting it? Or does the lock stay keyed to a credit card or something?

If the latter, that's an intriguing idea. If bike-friendly businesses installed locking bike racks, and key in and out with your credit card. Charge a dollar for convenient, secure locking - I'd pay it.

Clever idea, but it would have to be as convenient as these docking stations but somehow it would need to lock the frame and both wheels.

wphamilton 03-25-15 03:29 PM


Originally Posted by noglider (Post 17661424)
Clever idea, but it would have to be as convenient as these docking stations but somehow it would need to lock the frame and both wheels.

I wonder how much those stations cost?

noglider 03-25-15 03:50 PM


Originally Posted by wphamilton (Post 17661678)
I wonder how much those stations cost?

A lot, I'm sure.

I want to see these in our country. Underground Bicycle Parking in Japan - Video Dailymotion

dynaryder 03-25-15 04:49 PM


Originally Posted by noglider (Post 17661424)
Clever idea, but it would have to be as convenient as these docking stations but somehow it would need to lock the frame and both wheels.

The Metro stations around here used to have racks that had two pieces that scissored up after you put your bike in a track. The two sides had rods that went through your frame and both wheels,then you would put your U lock through the whole thing. It allowed you to lock both wheels and the frame with just one lock. No idea how effective they actually were;I saw many of them broken,so I don't know if bikes were taken or if they just weren't maintained properly.

Of course,there's always bike lockers,which most of the stations have now. Better idea since you can leave things like helmets and accessories on the bike,and none of it can be seen without breaking into the locker.

RubeRad 03-25-15 07:24 PM

Well at least if somebody steals your bianchi track fixie, you might be able to get the city to help track them by their credit card!

WestMass 03-27-15 06:50 AM

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Bjf1OGSIhj...%2B43%2BPM.jpg

jeffmoline 03-27-15 08:18 AM

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My new commuter. Specialized Sirrushttp://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=441455

acidfast7 03-27-15 08:35 AM


Originally Posted by wphamilton (Post 17661678)
I wonder how much those stations cost?

I like the station-less DB system much better.

noglider 03-27-15 08:42 AM

[MENTION=249656]WestMass[/MENTION], do you love your lights?

WestMass 03-27-15 09:52 AM


Originally Posted by noglider (Post 17666517)
@WestMass, do you love your lights?

Yes! I'm running the Herrmans H-One S Amazon.com : Herrmans H-One S dynamo powered bike headlight : Sports & Outdoors

with the Herrmans H-Track tail light http://www.amazon.com/Herrmans-H-Tra...=herrmans+tail


Excellent lights!

DiabloScott 03-27-15 10:26 AM


Originally Posted by WestMass (Post 17666224)


schweeeeet.

Front disk and rear canti's? I don't think I've ever seen that before.

WestMass 03-27-15 11:52 AM

I "upgraded" my carbon fork that came on this bike to a CroMo steel Kona Project 2 fork for the disc tabs and the rack mounts. I also upgraded the core rear canti with some Avid Shorty Ultimates.

AlTheKiller 03-27-15 12:13 PM


Originally Posted by leegf (Post 17648394)

I'm still really digging this bike. Looks like a perfect commuter. Do you carry any flat repair stuff on you? And just being a californian this looks inhospitably cold and wet, lol. Though we could use a solid spring of wetness right now or we're in for some painful stuff.

velofinds 03-27-15 12:30 PM


Originally Posted by AlTheKiller (Post 17667259)
I'm still really digging this bike. Looks like a perfect commuter. Do you carry any flat repair stuff on you?

Thanks! It is a great commuter for nasty weather. If the roads are dry and the weather forecast is clear, then I take out one of the 'nice' bikes :)

Don't carry a repair kit- if I have a puncture (knock on wood), the NYC subway system will rescue me :twitchy:


Originally Posted by AlTheKiller (Post 17667259)
And just being a californian this looks inhospitably cold and wet, lol.

As long as the river isn't frozen, it isn't that cold :lol:

https://velofinds.files.wordpress.co...pg?w=676&h=676

cobrabyte 03-29-15 12:59 PM

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8714/...369ddc24_c.jpg

1nterceptor 03-30-15 10:27 AM

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7635/...07c01cb23c.jpgMar 2015, NYC by 1nterceptor, on Flickr


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