Bicyclettes

[pepper davies]

Finally finished with this bike.... Took 3 years from start to finish to get it to this point.

Surly Steamroller, HED Belgium laced to Phil Wood, Chris King headset, Brooks Saddle, SRAM S300 crank, SRAM brake levers.

Originally bought the bike in the gross tanish color so I had it powder coated a few years back. I'm only running a front brake, but I wanted the levers for the added hand position. Chris King headset...in retrospect probably not the best allocation of funds, BMX pedals and Hold Fast straps so I can bike in boots if I need to. When it was all said and done I wasn't serious enough to rock a murdered out bike so I threw a lime green knog on there.

[blm14]

damn son, your rep to post ratio is out of control

[pepper davies]

I had it powdercoated through the guys at Carytown Bike Company in Richmond, but I've had some stuff powder coated before by just going down to an auto paint place and asking them if they can do a few parts for $75 bucks.

[Kemosabe]

PHIL

KING

BROOKS

BRANDNAME

jk cool build

[pepper davies]

I completely agree with you. Most of those parts were purchased when I worked a terrible job, and had money that I wish was in my bank account right now...

[TPR950H]

this is so cool

http://revolights.com/

what happens when you bike faster? to my understanding the lights blink so that they stay forward/backwards when traveling at a certain speed.

also did not read anything on the website.

[TPR950H]

also, arent those brifters on the steamroller? why for?

[broneck]

there's a speedo built into the lights and an algorithm that determines which was is forward. pretty wild.

Bicyclette random thought - rode by some dude today on a fixed gear bike with no brakes and no clips. Just feet on the pedals and no brakes. He didn't slow down in time as a yellow light went red and he literally jumped off his bike and held onto the handlebars as the bike went vertical in order to stop.

I asked him how he stopped if he was going faster and it was an emergency. He said "i just jam my foot in the back tire."

:confused:

[pepper davies]

also, arent those brifters on the steamroller? why for?

Not brifters, just brake hoods. I have one hooked up to the front brake, but the other doesn't move. It gives me an added hand position for hill climbs. I was trying to make my bike as efficient and smart as possible. It made sense in my head.

[blm14]

what happens when you bike faster? to my understanding the lights blink so that they stay forward/backwards when traveling at a certain speed.

also did not read anything on the website.

The same way that your odometer on your bike knows how fast you're going. There's a magnet on the fork and another on one of the spokes.

[TPR950H]

i was confused about that revolight because i thought i saw a video and the light keeps spinning around even at a stop.

good to know they thought of this.

[raWorkshop]

Hmmm, it won't replace a good headlight though, doesn't look like it projects the light far enough. Much more of a be seen light than a seeing light.

Their 2011 timeline is... ambitious, but look at their about us section, homeboys are stacked with ambition. Cool stuff.

[lestat]

they gonna retail it for 220... seems a little steep....

[blm14]

a) worth every penny

it appears that they still project plenty of forward-facing lighting but yeah it's mostly so that other people can see you

c) I bet the price will go down once they're able to mass manufacture

[not too tight]

I am selling a barely used Concor Supercorsa. I bought it 2 years ago when I was more into riding. Used for about 20 rides no longer than an hour. It is modeled after the vintage ones that were made of suede. PM me if interested.

[blm14]

Actually from these photos it looks like it gives PLENTY of forward illumination...

[raWorkshop]

Actually from these photos it looks like it gives PLENTY of forward illumination...

But check the video on kickstarter. The footprint of the light on the pavement is only far enough forward to illuminate a pothole before it ruptures your testicle. Probably fine in cities with good street lighting though.

The rear might not work with fenders, MEGA BUMMER.

[TheCreativeD00m]

great thread idea..suprised I've not seen it until now.

[Christmas In A Submarine.]

But check the video on kickstarter. The footprint of the light on the pavement is only far enough forward to illuminate a pothole before it ruptures your testicle. Probably fine in cities with good street lighting though.

The rear might not work with fenders, MEGA BUMMER.

there's really no way to tell based on either that photo or the video, the exposure is different/jacked on both of them. The video is maybe a slightly better representation in that regard...

also: $220 doesn't seem crazy if it really replaces both front and back lights and does it well. Especially when you look at some other light prices... [cough]cygolite[/cough]

[blm14]

For the record, irrespective of the photos, LEDs are capable of creating light that is plenty strong for this purpose. The issue is really more of powering them than anything else...

I really hope they end up with something that's powered by the movement of the wheels rather than a battery!

[TheCreativeD00m]

Amen, but without the drag.

[TheCreativeD00m]

here's minezzz..taking off the front brake soon since it's a coaster.

[blm14]

for some reason I don't like those handlebars except on real cruisers or vintage bikes.

Also I'm glad you kept your braze-ons

[TheCreativeD00m]

well it is a vintage raleigh frame i've blasted and painted. I didn't take off braze ons because I don't want to rule out the possibility of using those one day. I know I need a longer chain because I went up in teeth.

As the bars go, I can't seem to find anything else that doesn't kill my back when I'm loaded down with school books.

[blm14]

that's fair. Occasionally I have to carry a lot of stuff on my back and on my drops, even with the hands on the cross levers it can be somewhat uncomfortable...

[Gecko]

Outlier climbers or slim dungarees for cycling use?

Also anyone tried the levis cycling jeans, seem a bit gimmicky, but are they any good?

[TPR950H]

I have the climbers. Id rather have the dungarees. I have the khaki levis and I say they're worth the price compared to outlier.

[wayoutwest]

I have the climbers. Id rather have the dungarees. I have the khaki levis and I say they're worth the price compared to outlier.

+1. have the climbers, want the dungarees.

[knucks]

i want the keirin cut ones.

dont take the front brake off.

[the Repeater]

I have the Dungarees. Very comfortable on or off bike. Wish I had them in the now-offered black. They have a traditional, casual pants look, whereas their other pants look more tech and slim or like slacks.

Best fabric in the world; and it can be tumbled dry or ironed to refresh the resistant finish.