Bicyclettes

[Head Ninja In Charge]

'preciate it.

[canice]

that deal on the frameset rules... so good i might have to bite.

[jilla82]

alright, ive decided to buy a new bike (tired of dealing w/ my old joint). Looking to spend about $600. I want a single speed for commuting...where shoudl I look? suggestions? im lost right now

[derek]

that deal on the frameset rules... so good i might have to bite.

just tried them they are back stocked as well. They said they could get them in a week which I doubt because every Bianchi dealer I've called said mid July.

[pwnzj00]

Getting back into riding again, but instead on my dad's Nishiki instead of mtb...12 miles done today. Fixed gear looks so appealing...ahh

[arevalo]

don't buy anything that can't be trued/salvaged if one part fails... aerospokes look cool but are strictly for showing off.

cxp22s are pretty good quality... or go a step up with open pros. box rims are pretty strong too, if you like the classic look.

Then again, aerospokes are bomb proof.

A guy I know had his ran over by a bus and the thing still spins true.

[wild style]

Are any of you on velospace? I just made a page.

Be my friend, haha.

http://velospace.org/node/3707

[justinbaily21]

alright, ive decided to buy a new bike (tired of dealing w/ my old joint). Looking to spend about $600. I want a single speed for commuting...where shoudl I look? suggestions? im lost right now

I have the exact same question. Anything?

[photo]

What would be the essential tools that every biker should have to keep everything runnning smooth? Recomendations on companys of the tools?

[aaronmetcalf]

here's my two rides:

[seemeugly]

What would be the essential tools that every biker should have to keep everything runnning smooth? Recomendations on companys of the tools?

Most of the bike mechanics I know use Park tools.

Depending on how much maintenence you really want to do, your tool needs will vary significantly from having a few basic tools and tool sets to having lots of pretty specialized tools. I'd get a good socket set, a good hex set, and whatever wrenches and screwdrivers you need, for starters. And a set of tire levers.

[wild style]

Holy shit, that pista concept is sooo fly!

[aaronmetcalf]

Holy shit, that pista concept is sooo fly!

thanks! rides like a dream!

[ericdw]

here's my two rides:

i love the "whoops"

[ericdw]

What would be the essential tools that every biker should have to keep everything runnning smooth? Recomendations on companys of the tools?

someone posted this link a few months back: http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=22310&subcategory_ID=4218

[jilla82]

I have the exact same question. Anything?

Ive been looking around bikeforums...and the Bianchi San Jose seems like it would be the right choice for me. Im going to head to my bike shop to see if they have any.

[ericdw]

I have the exact same question. Anything?

lookin for a ss, not fixed, right?

i think specialized just came out with a bunch of different versions of the langster http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=299438. or the IRO rob roy, cannondale capo... i like the lemond filmore the best

[Originatek]

..as if liking quality clothes wasnt a big enough dispensal of my income,now that i've got my bike, i'm looking and thinking of what parts to replace!...it wasnt until now that i understood why so many bikes on ebay are sold without pedals,those are the next thing im switching out,stock plastic ones aren't cutting it. I've been reading,and thinking of getting MKS syvlans/MKS double straps.anyone have a combo that theyve found works great and lasts?

[Gen.Surgery]

^ That Bianchi is sexy.

[TragicBliss]

I've been reading,and thinking of getting MKS syvlans/MKS double straps. Anyone have a combo that theyve found works great and lasts?

MKS Custom Nuevo / Toshi Doubles

[ericdw]

..as if liking quality clothes wasnt a big enough dispensal of my income,now that i've got my bike, i'm looking and thinking of what parts to replace!...it wasnt until now that i understood why so many bikes on ebay are sold without pedals,those are the next thing im switching out,stock plastic ones aren't cutting it. I've been reading,and thinking of getting MKS syvlans/MKS double straps.anyone have a combo that theyve found works great and lasts?

oh man, i know exactly what you mean... it's nice having something new to spend on though instead of the same old. cool learning about something else.

[ericdw]

MKS Custom Nuevo / Toshi Doubles

nice. if i can only learn how to get my feet in them on the first try now... :confused:

[seenmy]

yea deffinatly,i just gotta watch i dont ride to much so i can still fit in my jeans lol!bike was best thing ve brought all year so nice having freedom again after not having a car for a year.

[aaronmetcalf]

definitely feels nice to be liberated from the car. no registration, insurance, gas or repairs to pay for anymore!

[ericdw]

ha, i wish i didn't need a car. i can do local errands on my bike, but in jersey, it's almost impossible to not have one.

[Jux]

for those bmx lurkers in the thread who also live in the bay area...are there any LBS that carry bmx parts?

[Originatek]

wow,tragic,those are some serious pedals.great pic.ill be looking out for you/them when i move to LA in a few months...speaking of which,whats your personal opinion on relying on bike as the only means of transportation,as that is my intention once im there. I might be spoiled with how bike friendly chicago is, but i dont have a drivers license,nor enough money for a car.

[kenthenoob]

man, i really do miss riding a bike. when i used to go to davis, bike riding was awesome at night. too bad my first bike there broke, the second one got stolen and so i just grabbed my shitty childhood bike to ride around.

[aaronmetcalf]

wow,tragic,those are some serious pedals.great pic.ill be looking out for you/them when i move to LA in a few months...speaking of which,whats your personal opinion on relying on bike as the only means of transportation,as that is my intention once im there. I might be spoiled with how bike friendly chicago is, but i dont have a drivers license,nor enough money for a car.

hey man i live in l.a. as well, and don't own a car. it's alot of riding, but i keeps you in tip top shape!

[greentalks43]

Does anyone have a 700c front wheel for sale? I got hit by a car and need a replacement, pronto.