so the bars dont ding the frame when they swinng around

What are you using there on the saddle, tethering it to the stays? 'Extra security' right? I have been using a short length of chain (bike chain), what are you using?

short length of chain inside a short length of inner tube.

we have a winner.

I have to admit, I drooled a little when I saw that one. I like Somas. Some day I hope to own one (it mught be a mtb tho). Nice clean build, good job!

ok enough posts in this thread w/ no pics.
here's my 04 pista.

btw...

you're right about the post....nice bike.....

......haven't posted a pic in a while...here's my mark v....

waited all day for ups...only the stem came today....what a difference a few degrees make.....

Surferbruce,

That bike just pops off the screen with those tires. But, the first thing that caught the eye was the red King hs. Looks great.

damn, that's some crazy drop (aka "inverted rise"). is that an adjustable stem?

Karmical, do you often give yourself black eyes with your knees?

shiznaz, i demand BMX pics!

I'm guessing karmical is either Dhalsim from Street Fighter, an orangutan, or twisted like a pretzel.

yep +120 to -65 degrees....but then it goes way down below -65...thats where i have it set now...i must be crazy...cause i like the way it feels...makes me ride harder...or maybe i'm just trying to get home faster
:D


only a little twisted...i swear
:D

funny thing is my knees kind of hit my ears when i ride the drops...i was laughing while dashing up a hill, guy riding behind me probably thought i was crazy...

yeah yeah I actually took pics of it on my SLR. They are being printed for monday, so I'll probably post pics then.

My main ride these days. Your basic ride but a bit heavy-- 35 pounds.

One steel Schwinn cruiser-- yes steel made in China. One nitto moustache bar and one b-17.

My main Audax bike is here :
FGG 1393 http://fixedgeargallery.com/2004/g/airey.jpg


and my latest build a 1963 Holdsworth Monsoon is here:

http://img160.imageshack.us/gal.php?...9oj.jpg&cols=4

Cheers Steve

I started a thread about cops on bicycles in the advocacy/safety forum,
and when I was looking for images of cop bikes, I came across this:

http://www.stamfordhistory.org/images/65V200101aw.jpg
This photo was taken between 1896 and 1920 - pretty sweet FG...

With that chainwheel he's obviously well prepared to give chase. Yowza.

Bruce- Nice pista, but cut that steerer tube before you impale your balls!

My unknown brand french ride....http://www.fixedgeargallery.com/2005...atekeuneke.htm

Do I see a Kashimax top tube protector on there?

^^^ dead link ;)

Dude...what gear ratio is that? That can't be good for skidding.

The bike the cop is on looks like it would be good today, friggin chainring is too big for us mere mortals but looks good.