Anyone into bicycles????

[KeithAM]

Mmmmm. Campy Delta brakes! The frame is stunning--classic Italian!

The closest I have--which is not very close--is a Lotus Pro (early 80's Japanese with Italian styling, Campy). Well-made, though.

 

[wintermute]

I'm jinxing myself by posting this since I haven't even received this yet, but I should be getting a 1979 Motobecane Grand Jubile in a couple of days. Appears to be in excellent condition, mostly all original, except where someone has been kind enough to replace the wheels with Suntour Superbe hubs and double-walled rims. I am psyched!

 

[theblindog]

my bike

 

[RABII]

I've been through several bikes over the years and am currently riding a Specialized Hybrid. I may, however, soon be in the market for something that offers more of an upright riding position. We' ll see!

 

[Foilist]

I recently got a lightly used Jamis Trail 1X from Scott's Cyclery in Willimantic. It seems like a good, entry-level bike, and this is the first bike I've had since I was a teen. I was just out riding up and down I front of the house with my daughter, who has just learned to ride on two wheels.

I need to figure out a way to raise the handlebars an inch or two, though.

 

[spoolup]

Just starting out, even getting the little girl into it. Bought her a Specialized hotrocks 16 last year but she is still nervous riding it, so I bought a bike a Specialized 29er, then I found a halfwheeler which is pretty cool to add to my bike to get her to come on rides with me, she like it! so its great exercise, fun, and a decent way to scoot around town.

 

[giant1]

I'm jinxing myself by posting this since I haven't even received this yet, but I should be getting a 1979 Motobecane Grand Jubile in a couple of days. Appears to be in excellent condition, mostly all original, except where someone has been kind enough to replace the wheels with Suntour Superbe hubs and double-walled rims. I am psyched!

Nice catch......

But judging by the size of the frame I think it was made for someone who is at least feet tall

 

[somber]

Nice catch......

But judging by the size of the frame I think it was made for someone who is at least feet tall

You a word.

 

[CPC]

Here's one of mine. I've always liked Specialized so thought I'd build up a commuter of sorts. Specialized Langster Comp frame and carbon forks. I gave it a free-wheeling hub, replaced the bars with some scandium alloy ones from KCNC, X-Lite Pro carbon bar ends (they're practical!), XTR lever, Dura-Ace caliper, Wellgo titanium/magnesium platforms etc. It's absurdly light but still has heavy wheel set and cranks. Will replace them in time.

Chris.

 

[wintermute]

Nice catch......

But judging by the size of the frame I think it was made for someone who is at least feet tall

Thanks. Do you mean 6 feet tall with a 36" (true, PBH) inseam? That'd be me. It should be fine, I just have to be careful on the dismounts.

 

[giant1]

You a word.

ha ha.......
I did not forget a word, it was a number

10

Thanks. Do you mean 6 feet tall with a 36" (true, PBH) inseam? That'd be me. It should be fine, I just have to be careful on the dismounts.

It's a huge frame, I figured you had to be a big boy . Once again nice bike :thumbup:

 

[giant1]

Here are my three babies

Orbea road bike with all Durace running gear, about 3 years old now, and two giant mountain bikes.

 

[wintermute]

I just picked up a bike at a garage sale for $50 that I'm too ashamed to post a picture of...it might be the geekiest bike ever made - a 1984 Panasonic Tourist. An upright bike made out of stovepipe with a three speed hub, coaster brake in the rear, caliper in the front, painted somewhat dull silver gray with matching fenders.

Although this is a few months late, nice Orbea Giant1! I love everything about those things.

 

[mwerner]

My latest re-build is about that vintage, a 1986 Fuji Del Rey. One of the kids abandoned it, and since it was registered with the department I sent him an e-mail and got permission to take it.
Nice little bike, actually, Fuji "vanalite" frame (vanadium steel) with decent Suntour components.
This one had been set up with upright handlebars, most of these you see are dedicated roadsters.