Bicyclettes

[stuntastic]

Fucks with biker shorts man. I'm tellin ya. It's the jam.

Especially if you're gonna ride more than 2 miles, biker shorts are the way to go.

[koven]

Almost crashed racing a rodie today. Well we weren't really racing till the end, it was just a game of back and forth where we'd fly by each other grinning haha. Anyways I told I had to turn at the next street and he wanted to race........I was on a fixed gear and I never spun out so fast in my life, I almost lost control. I have a front break but I would have flipped over if I tried to break at that speed. Luckily I slowed down before the I got to the intersection, it was a rush haha.

[the Repeater]

Rain jackets are a fickle apparel piece.

Do you want something totally packable, totally waterproof, or totally adaptable? You can't have all three. The really poncy ones from Castelli, Rapha, or Assos will, but also at nearly $300.

For a decent price, you can't beat Showers Pass. Durable, well vented, totally waterproof. If you want a cape that you can stow later, Craft has probably the best price/performance ratio at the consumer level. Others are tricky to get a hold of.

I wouldn't do a Gore, because Goretex isn't very good. Look for taped seams, back vent, and long tail if you want a true waterproof.

[koven]

Every time I hear the word Gortex it reminds me of this

[the Repeater]

You must live where it's more temperate. I see it on a ton of people's chest's about five months of the year.

I had a cast with a Goretex liner when I was kid. Too fragile for outerwear.

[my gym shorts]

is anyone else tricking? excuse my absence..

[baldy]

Rain jackets are a fickle apparel piece.

Do you want something totally packable, totally waterproof, or totally adaptable? You can't have all three. The really poncy ones from Castelli, Rapha, or Assos will, but also at nearly $300.

For a decent price, you can't beat Showers Pass. Durable, well vented, totally waterproof. If you want a cape that you can stow later, Craft has probably the best price/performance ratio at the consumer level. Others are tricky to get a hold of.

I wouldn't do a Gore, because Goretex isn't very good. Look for taped seams, back vent, and long tail if you want a true waterproof.

I was thinking something adaptable? Something that I can throw on in case it gets chilly/rains/windy. I will look into showers pass, thanks!

[supleme crientele]

is anyone else tricking? excuse my absence..

yea mang im on a yo mang

[Marw]

I was thinking something adaptable? Something that I can throw on in case it gets chilly/rains/windy. I will look into showers pass, thanks!

I have a Castelli myself, and I'm pretty happy with it. It's packable and light, but doesn't breath at all! But great for heavy rain!

But I'd look into the Rapha rain jacket! A bit pricey, but really good!

[my gym shorts]

build

skinny benny

shimano bb

bici concepts straps

resist nomad 35

thrasher forks

hipster bars

charge bucket seat

42t/16t

working on getting a set of velocity chukkers once i get the money. also planning to buy a demolition topload stem w/ s&m bars with my birthday money tomorrow..

also looking to get 160mm cranks any suggestions ?

[blm14]

There is something about those handlebars that inexplicably makes me angry

[eddyz]

the flanges?

[ktothe]

Almost crashed racing a rodie today. Well we weren't really racing till the end, it was just a game of back and forth where we'd fly by each other grinning haha. Anyways I told I had to turn at the next street and he wanted to race........I was on a fixed gear and I never spun out so fast in my life, I almost lost control. I have a front break but I would have flipped over if I tried to break at that speed. Luckily I slowed down before the I got to the intersection, it was a rush haha.

I love having quick little races with dudes on roadies. It's rare that I ever pull off a victory but when you do its oh so sweet. Keeping up with them usually gets you that nod of respect which is just as good as passing them.

Do you ever have the experience where you're riding an extra long distance with stop lights and there just happens to be another roadie on the road who you can tell is putting in the extra effort to stay ahead of you and you can feel their slight sense of disappointment when you catch up to them at the red light over and over again?

Red lights: the great equalizer.

[my gym shorts]

There is something about those handlebars that inexplicably makes me angry

haha im over them too, ill have a pic of my s&m's with proper grips after today.

[blm14]

My work had free tune-ups, 20% discount on helmets and locks, free engraving, and registration with security and NYPD today. That was pretty sweet.

The dude there also FINALLY fixed my front fork vibration problem which has been driving me nuts for weeks

[koven]

I love having quick little races with dudes on roadies. It's rare that I ever pull off a victory but when you do its oh so sweet. Keeping up with them usually gets you that nod of respect which is just as good as passing them.

Do you ever have the experience where you're riding an extra long distance with stop lights and there just happens to be another roadie on the road who you can tell is putting in the extra effort to stay ahead of you and you can feel their slight sense of disappointment when you catch up to them at the red light over and over again?

Red lights: the great equalizer.

Yeah that's what kept happening we were on the same street for around 10-11 blocks and we kept passing each other, the best is when he's waiting at a light and im approaching and it turns green and I blow by him haha, It was a mutual respect type of thing and it made the ride a lot more fun for both of us. It felt good being able to hang as long as I could. When we raced though I never span so fast on my bike I was getting scared cause there was so much momentum and im on a very low gear, I couldn't just stop if I wanted too. Luckily I managed to slow down haha.

[pepper davies]

I'm looking to build up an authentic 50's Schwinn. Does anyone have any links or anything?

[-dustin]

any particular model?

[pepper davies]

I've always wanted to restore a Paramount like my dad used to ride, but I don't have a frame or anything yet. I don't really know much about older bikes yet to make a decision.

[ktothe]

I restored my dads 69 Varsity just recently. Might be a good choice.

[red baron]

My Gym Shorts hooked it up with some tires from his work. Thanks again man!

I'm loving your bike...can't wait to see it with the bars

[-dustin]

I've always wanted to restore a Sting-Ray. Yellow.

When it's time for me to get married, I envision the wife and I riding away on a Schwinn tandem painted pearl white with a gold fleck.

The shop I work for was a dealer for Schwinn back in the 60s, so we have quite a collection of Chicago Schwinns hanging in the store, as well as about 10 upstairs waiting to get refurbished.

[red baron]

That would make for a great photo opp!

[the Repeater]

I've always wanted to restore a Paramount like my dad used to ride, but I don't have a frame or anything yet. I don't really know much about older bikes yet to make a decision.

That would be expensive. Paramounts and the Campagnolo/Cinelli parts required to build it spec are super collectable.

The newer Paramounts that aren't Schwinn go for less. I can't understand why people collect Schwinn's or find much value in the ones that aren't the top racing or touring models.

To be practical, I think you'd be looking at $5k for accuracy, $8k for top groupsets and best paint.

[kvc06]

[Got a new bike:

2011 Specialized Globe Roll 1

[koven]

Is that a 2011 Roll 1?

Good shit, I love my 2010. I posted it a couple pages back but here it is.

[kvc06]

It sure is, yours looks awesome too. I hardly got to ride it before I had to go to work and now I won't be home till tomorrow night, I'm just dying to ride... It's a huge upgrade from my cheapo $160 unbranded ebay fixie

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Mine (click for additional wannabe photographer pics):

IMG_9666 by LukeTrimble, on Flickr

[ashkaun]

that is beautiful. i dig it. +rep

[Mogli]

[Got a new bike:

2011 Specialized Globe Roll 1

I like the all black, looks real clean.

Mine

IMG_9666 by LukeTrimble, on Flickr

really simple, the cream and the brown is dope together and with the regular wheel set is chill.