merckx_rider

Isn't that soooo true!!
The first thing I did was check my bike.... didn't notice my shoe was filling with blood....

So I take it you checked out the gallery???
(jealous) You and most of the guys I ride with although they don't admit to it as readily. Its been fun over the years, at stops the ppl that know what it is come over and check it out. Most cant believe how old it is. I've been using car wax to clean it, turtle wax for years and now maguires.

Merckx still makes bikes, I was on a different forum and someone there said there was a limited production run of replicas. About 100 were made, they weren't true replicas tho. No chrome and different tubes and geometry. Still they were supposed to be pretty good riding and had the 7-11 paint scheme.
Here's the merckx link if it helps:
https://www.eddymerckx.be/

brandenjs

Yes, very nice gallery. Ok I'll send that link to the wife's e-mail so she does'nt have to search real hard for my Christmas present this year...

surchekian

Hai gaiz - I have been lurking around BF for a bit now, I originally stumbled in here after a search yielded the tarck/ssfg poseur thread. I ride a BD Windsor Wellington 2.0. The only changes I have made since I got it midsummer have been the tires, LOOK clips and some Sidis I got for ~$60 (yay craigslist). I am wondering if my bike looks like its set up ok. One ladyfriend who used to race pro mentioned my posture looked off, but didn't have a lot of suggestions.

Turbocruiser13

Seat looks to be a tad bit nose up for most people's comfort level, but if it fits you fine then don't worry about it

G. Ike

My 2006 Trek 1000 now with Selle Italia Filante saddle and Garmin Edge 305. I just wanted to post it again, and I thought a new saddle and computer were good enough reasons

Vaio_s

Cut the steerer tube and post it again

G. Ike

That's been bothering me for a while. I wanna get it cut, but after I spent all the money from my birthday on the seat and Garmin, I'm broke. Maybe later this month.

Sinn

the bike shop should be able to cut it for free. It just takes a hack saw and a stabilizer tool. Not a difficult or even time consuming process.

G. Ike

I'm going for a ride with my LBS tomorrow, I should ask. I figured they might charge 15 or 20 bucks, considering they charge about $60 for a very basic tune up. I don't know, I guess we'll see tomorrow morning

Cadd

I know someone must have made a "flip it" comment. But anyone make the "cross chain" comment yet?

brandenjs

Nope I missed it..but I cross chain all the time so it's no big deal to me..I know, I know..it will wear everything out faster...

Cadd

I just love how the seat stay hugs the rear wheels! Sexy!

Btw, you're from WV? I saw a thread recently stating that WV is the WORST state to be a cyclist!!!

KasbeKZ

finally got some pictures of it. it's been painted, so i don't know the model or the year or anything really, just that the PO told me it was a cannondale. anyone know what it is? i love it though. very light, and just well built. i know it's small, but you can click on it and get a bigger one. i'm still with photodump

brandenjs

Probably not the worst state,but they don't put alot of emphasis on shoulders on their roads so it gets pretty tight riding sometimes. I'm in the eastern panhandle so I do alot of riding in Maryland and Virginia. My area has alot of people that have moved here from other states so they are a little more tolerant. The native West Virginians are still a little impatient to cyclists...

svtmike

Tough crowd. I'm certain my chain will never be the same for having been posed this way.

Cadd

According to this article, it is the worst state to be a cyclist https://www.roadcycler.com/2008/09/th...rank/#more-528

https://www.oregonlive.com/news/index...icycle_su.html

But I guess you're on eastern side of it closer to VA & MD. I have family in Charleston (closer to Ohio) and it's horrible to ride there! I tried....it's not too bike friendly

garysol1 

Updated pic of my mid 80's stel Benotto. Swapped out the 6 spd drive train for 10 speed...

mazdaspeed

^ nice!

garysol1 

Thanks...
How ya feeling?

brandenjs

It sure does. I do my part to change the thought process of the locals around me by smiling,waving and not getting in their way. It also said that the amount of cyclists in the state was pretty low so the data is a little inaccurate. I'll still ride here regardless...I love my normal routes..

mazdaspeed

Not bad, just tired of sitting around. Gonna try the trainer I got in a few days.

cc700

it's a scatbomb zombiebike!



with a healthy dose of


leave as much negative comments as you'd like

primov8

My first road bike, my first build. So far so good, but soon to be replaced with a NOS Kestrel RT700 frameset/Ultegra SL group.

cc700

wish i had a 736r instead of the scat.

kestrel should be delicious though.

brandenjs

+1 on the Kestrel idea...