View Poll Results: How many bikes do you have?
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18
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How many bikes do you have?
09-28-10, 11:11 AM
#26
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I have 3
1) Giant Boulder
2) GT Talera
3) Giant freerider (city bike)
1) Giant Boulder
2) GT Talera
3) Giant freerider (city bike)
09-28-10, 11:18 AM
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I was just curious, because some people on these forums mentioned the 4 or 7 bicycles they have, and I wonder what different uses they have of them. I can see 2 bikes as a minimum necessity--one with rack/panniers/basket for commuting/utility/errands, and a light stylish one for road. But more than 5, that becomes collection.
Classic road bike for fast pleasure rides.
Modern road bike for racing.
Utility bike for pulling trailer, carrying panniers, maybe even touring.
Rigid MTB for fast, fairly smooth trail rides.
Full Suspension XC MTB for gnarlier trail rides.
CX bike for Cyclocross races.
Tandem for double your pleasure rides.
Track bike for the velodrome.
Vintage cruiser cuz the chix dig it.
Recumbent for big sky cycling!
OK, so ten is the magic number!
For me, anyways.
09-28-10, 11:24 AM
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Five
Weekday road bike
Weekend road bike - I'm away and don't have to transport one bck and forth
Winter bike when roads are bad and soon to be set up with a PT
Track/fixed gear
Mountain
Weekday road bike
Weekend road bike - I'm away and don't have to transport one bck and forth
Winter bike when roads are bad and soon to be set up with a PT
Track/fixed gear
Mountain
09-28-10, 11:51 AM
#29
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I was just curious, because some people on these forums mentioned the 4 or 7 bicycles they have, and I wonder what different uses they have of them. I can see 2 bikes as a minimum necessity--one with rack/panniers/basket for commuting/utility/errands, and a light stylish one for road. But more than 5, that becomes collection.
1) '08 Cervelo Soloist Team. Road race bike
2) '08 Fetish Ankh CX. CX bike, but also fills the need for a light duty MTB
3) '89 Trek 660 fixed gear conversion. Commuter, but also for fun
4) '86 Gazelle Champion Mondial. Vintage race bike
5) '00 Trek 5200 -- torn down; soon to be built back up as a rain trainer.
I'd also love to have:
6) TT bike
7) track bike
8) a balloon tire cruiser
9) a utility bike for hauling stuff to the kids' soccer and little league games
09-28-10, 12:39 PM
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I was just curious, because some people on these forums mentioned the 4 or 7 bicycles they have, and I wonder what different uses they have of them. I can see 2 bikes as a minimum necessity--one with rack/panniers/basket for commuting/utility/errands, and a light stylish one for road. But more than 5, that becomes collection.
09-28-10, 12:43 PM
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i have my hardtail mountain bike, my singlespeed mountain bike my full suspension mountain bike, my road bike, and my fixed gear road bike. i also had a bmx bike but i gave it to a kid who needed a bike. so now i have 5 bikes and they all get ridden and they all have a specific purpose.
09-28-10, 06:34 PM
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I have three a trek4300, a specialized stumpjumper and a trek7200......My wife has a giant hybrid and my daughter has a Gary fisher mountain bike...
09-28-10, 10:04 PM
#34
Pokemon Master
5 that are ridden.
09-28-10, 10:06 PM
#35
You gonna eat that?
5 bikes from 5 different decades:
2009 Schwinn Cutter single speed
1994 Nishiki Sport XRS commuter hybrid
1987 Schwinn Prelude
1973 Schwinn Varsity
1966 Raleigh DL-1 Tourist
2009 Schwinn Cutter single speed
1994 Nishiki Sport XRS commuter hybrid
1987 Schwinn Prelude
1973 Schwinn Varsity
1966 Raleigh DL-1 Tourist
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09-28-10, 11:39 PM
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I use to own about 50 bikes at one time or another (mostly steel low-mid range, one ti, 5 aluminum) At one point I had about 35 bikes in a 450sq foot studio. A friend wanted to make a documentary about it.
Now I have a modest collection of three:
'99 Lemond Buenos Aires
'08 Trek 520
'85 Trek 620
Though, I'm thinking of changing my fleet to the following:
'11 Motobecane Le Champion Ti Heat
'10 or '11 Surly Long Haul Trucker
A 853, OX, or Prestige steel rigid fork hardtail
A folding bike with 20" wheels or maybe a Swift folder, a bike friday NWT would be nice
...and maybe a singlespeed
That should do nicely.
Now I have a modest collection of three:
'99 Lemond Buenos Aires
'08 Trek 520
'85 Trek 620
Though, I'm thinking of changing my fleet to the following:
'11 Motobecane Le Champion Ti Heat
'10 or '11 Surly Long Haul Trucker
A 853, OX, or Prestige steel rigid fork hardtail
A folding bike with 20" wheels or maybe a Swift folder, a bike friday NWT would be nice
...and maybe a singlespeed
That should do nicely.
09-29-10, 11:16 AM
#37
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N+ 1,000,000,000= a good thing.
I feel lonely here.
I only have one. Thats right ONE!
Although I am waiting on a custom Ti as I type this.
I feel lonely here.
I only have one. Thats right ONE!
Although I am waiting on a custom Ti as I type this.
10-01-10, 10:54 AM
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i have:
--rivendell atlantis (26" rims).
--dekerf HT generation (my pocket rocket/french comfort bike tweaked) has new rear rack --brazeons to take panniers up to 50 lbs load (so this could even a be a rugged touring bike aside from a great winter bike/singletrack/2nd commuter)....
the dekerf was bought from a shop in which all $$ goes towards street kids, so i guess the cycling karma gods were good to me as it's an amazing bike to ride...wasn't aware of dekerf's great name 'til after I was out riding it and got envious comments/looks from other riders (and bike shop owners)
--potential buy 2002 marinoni ciclo: was to buy new rando (started a separate thread on this) but a local rider saw a posting on their rando club link and offered me her 2002 marinoni ciclo for cdn$800ish...has chorus gruppo'd, but told the ambrosia wheelset needs to be replaced in a few seasons...got serial number and confirmed the geo/size with Marinoni HQ (my size give or take 1cm)...it hasn't been ridden in 2 yr since they bought 2 new custom Naked Bikes...off to see it tonight or on wkend.
--rivendell atlantis (26" rims).
--dekerf HT generation (my pocket rocket/french comfort bike tweaked) has new rear rack --brazeons to take panniers up to 50 lbs load (so this could even a be a rugged touring bike aside from a great winter bike/singletrack/2nd commuter)....
the dekerf was bought from a shop in which all $$ goes towards street kids, so i guess the cycling karma gods were good to me as it's an amazing bike to ride...wasn't aware of dekerf's great name 'til after I was out riding it and got envious comments/looks from other riders (and bike shop owners)
--potential buy 2002 marinoni ciclo: was to buy new rando (started a separate thread on this) but a local rider saw a posting on their rando club link and offered me her 2002 marinoni ciclo for cdn$800ish...has chorus gruppo'd, but told the ambrosia wheelset needs to be replaced in a few seasons...got serial number and confirmed the geo/size with Marinoni HQ (my size give or take 1cm)...it hasn't been ridden in 2 yr since they bought 2 new custom Naked Bikes...off to see it tonight or on wkend.
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10-01-10, 05:33 PM
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One less than I should 
10-02-10, 04:39 AM
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Time for a change.
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Barring the green Talera at the back that is my wifes bike- all get ridden regularly.
road bikes- OCR3 as a beater and for putting the Charity Placard on the back-Boreas and the TCR are the main road bikes- FCR1 as the commuter. Kona Explosif and Bianchi Grizzly are the main MTB's and the F/S giant was a mistake but does get ridden on the Hardpack in the summer The Full Offroad Tandem does get out if I can find some idiot that wants to find out how to if they like Offroad downhills at full bore.
Think I have enough for now But thinking about a Cyclocross for the Future.
Barring the green Talera at the back that is my wifes bike- all get ridden regularly.
road bikes- OCR3 as a beater and for putting the Charity Placard on the back-Boreas and the TCR are the main road bikes- FCR1 as the commuter. Kona Explosif and Bianchi Grizzly are the main MTB's and the F/S giant was a mistake but does get ridden on the Hardpack in the summer The Full Offroad Tandem does get out if I can find some idiot that wants to find out how to if they like Offroad downhills at full bore.
Think I have enough for now But thinking about a Cyclocross for the Future.
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10-02-10, 05:25 AM
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A) Specialized Secteur Elite - This is my fair weather, Primary Commuter & Century bike
B) Trek FX 7.2 Modified Hybrid - This is my poor weather, Secondary commuter & touring bike
Both bikes are equipped with a rear Topeak quick track rack system & SPD peddles. The lighting easily moves from 1 bike to the next as does the blackberry mount.
1 bike is no more or less important than the other, each bike serves its purpose. I look at both bikes & support equipment as my investment rather than the individual bikes.
B) Trek FX 7.2 Modified Hybrid - This is my poor weather, Secondary commuter & touring bike
Both bikes are equipped with a rear Topeak quick track rack system & SPD peddles. The lighting easily moves from 1 bike to the next as does the blackberry mount.
1 bike is no more or less important than the other, each bike serves its purpose. I look at both bikes & support equipment as my investment rather than the individual bikes.
10-02-10, 05:36 PM
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The Giant TCX 2 is what I use for commuting and general road riding for fitness. It's the perfect all around bike - option for panniers, can run knobbies for cross or slicks for fast road riding (which is what I run most of the year with fenders).
I bought another bike, a 2010 Trek 2.1 to use when I visit family in the south. Instead of packing a bike on a plane and disassembling and reassembling it every time, not to mention the freight charges on airlines, I opted to leave it with my parents, already in tact, so I have something to ride when I visit. Some folks have multiple homes around the country - why not multiple bikes?
I bought another bike, a 2010 Trek 2.1 to use when I visit family in the south. Instead of packing a bike on a plane and disassembling and reassembling it every time, not to mention the freight charges on airlines, I opted to leave it with my parents, already in tact, so I have something to ride when I visit. Some folks have multiple homes around the country - why not multiple bikes?
10-02-10, 06:17 PM
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For now, I have 2 I ride. Both serve pretty much the same purpose for now, I just go on which ever one I feel like riding. Once winter comes around I'll just be riding the GT.
For bikes I'd like to add to that, I have a Free Agent BMX frame and a SA 3-speed hub, once I get the other parts needed it should be a fun bike. I'd also like a fixed gear and a regular 3-speed. Once I have those, I'll probably come up with more to get.
For bikes I'd like to add to that, I have a Free Agent BMX frame and a SA 3-speed hub, once I get the other parts needed it should be a fun bike. I'd also like a fixed gear and a regular 3-speed. Once I have those, I'll probably come up with more to get.
10-02-10, 09:33 PM
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4 that I actually use. My regular ride, one for the rain, one for the trainer, and an MTB. I have another, but I don't ride it. My wife uses it for a commuter instead. There are more bikes here though.
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10-02-10, 11:32 PM
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well hello there
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Mine are all listed right over there.
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10-03-10, 02:31 AM
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Gouge Away
Currently seven bikes, all of which have been custom built from the frame(set) up by myself.
99 Santana Stylus-road bike
04 Specialized Roubaix Elite-distance bike
04 Trek 520-tourer
07 Fetish Dirigente-road bike
90 Trek 750-grocery getter/commuter
92 Trek 1200-rain bike
85 Fuji Espree-commuter
99 Santana Stylus-road bike
04 Specialized Roubaix Elite-distance bike
04 Trek 520-tourer
07 Fetish Dirigente-road bike
90 Trek 750-grocery getter/commuter
92 Trek 1200-rain bike
85 Fuji Espree-commuter
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10-04-10, 08:11 AM
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I have five
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I use this one mainly around the farm for but I take it to college with me to haul groceries and it has rod holders for when I go fishing
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One of my mountain bikes, I mainly just use this one for going to class, especially when its wet since this one has fenders; you could call this my rain bike
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Road bike
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Mountain bike, my favorite one to take to class or to mess around in the mud
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This is my newest bike I'm currently in the process of painting it
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I use this one mainly around the farm for but I take it to college with me to haul groceries and it has rod holders for when I go fishing
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One of my mountain bikes, I mainly just use this one for going to class, especially when its wet since this one has fenders; you could call this my rain bike
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Road bike
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Mountain bike, my favorite one to take to class or to mess around in the mud
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This is my newest bike I'm currently in the process of painting it