purdy

+1. Favorite alloy cross bike.

Nysss...

That bike is/was listed for sale in the SIR facebook group a few days ago and many years ago I had a Gap that I liked alot so I was somewhat interested...was that listing from the PO or are you trying to flip it?

It's my bike, I listed it. But i only listed it for trade.

Oh yeah - that's why I didn't look into it more ;)

It is a very nice bike - is a shame its not your size so good luck....

If you would like to make me an offer, feel free.

Still waiting on grips, but got the new pedals, tires, saddle installed and had to snap a quick photo.
https://speshuled.smugmug.com/Bikes/...IMG_8527-L.jpg

looks great!

I am a little concerned about the angle of your saddle, though...

What peddles are those?

Yes!

��

Yeah, the saddle is still a work in progress. I have no experience with that kind brand of saddle and I'm still working out the angle. I also have a dropper post backordered, so everything will be put into a more official position once that comes.

The pedals are Canfield Brothers Crampon Ultimates. I have Spank Spikes on my other mountain bike and like them a lot, but I wanted to do purple bits on this bike, and these were the highest rated/skinniest/lightest purple ones I could fine. I've tried SPD pedals, but I find myself hiking a bike more because I can't get clipped in fast enough before the technical descent or put my foot down while climbing and then can't get clipped in fast enough, so have to end up hiking. Both these and the Spank Spikes do a good job keeping with your foot on the backstroke, so I don't really notice any loss of power. Plus, mountain biking is less about being fast and more about doing stupid **** with your buds and drinking beer on top of a mountain.
Canfield Brothers Crampon Ultimate Pedals. Thinnest platforms on the market.

Got an especially good picture sans attachments like saddle bag, pump, etc.


http://i.imgur.com/NZICCQ8.jpg

Installed a more comfortable set of handlebars. I actually liked riding this thing for once:
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7336/...894f3917_k.jpg

Finally trimmed my steerer and put on a 'differen't saddle
http://www.pedalroom.com/p/caad10-22586_3.jpg

long torso and short legs? Looks good, just curious.

Yeah well, at least I think so... I'm like 5'11'' with a 30" inseam,

me too man, me too.

That's a geared bike, huh?

https://media.giphy.com/media/QgixZj4y3TwnS/giphy.gif

Actually, yes. One gear.

Your largest gear is friggin' huge :eek: 36T?

(Do you gear down that much during your commute, or is it more of a nice-to-have rather than a must-have?)

5'9" with 32" inseam here.

Legs Mcgee over here.

SF livin'

I figured as much. Commute sounds fun. Also found this:

1. Prentiss between Chapman and Powhattan (37% grade)
2. Nevada above Chapman (36% grade)
3. Baden above Mangels (34% grade) *
4. Ripley between Peralta and Alabama (31.5% grade)
5. Filbert between Hyde and Leavenworth (31.5% grade)
6. 22nd between Vicksburg and Church (31.5% grade)
7. 24th between Grand View and Fountain (30% grade)
8. Kearny above Broadway (30% grade) **
9. Holyoke between Karen and Woolsey (30% grade)
10. 25th above Grand View (30% grade)
11. Jones between Union and Filbert (29% grade)
12. Dwight above Goettingen (29% grade)
13. Folsom between Chapman and Powhattan (29% grade)

Might need to be riding this one for a while until my foot that got f'd up from too much FG hill riding heals: https://googledrive.com/host/0BwFvke...ENDT0V5OGtjMzQ

5'5" and a 31.5" inseam :)