Bicycles!!! Who here is into bikes, show your shizzigityizzle - Page 2

arcana · 07-01-2007, 04:57 PM

That white/gold Fuji track bike awakens my wookie.

Sharpie · 07-01-2007, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by timallen @ Fri May 04, 2007 12:57 pm

Oh damn! Cool thread!

I used to race BMX WAAAAAAY back in '82.

I had a Schwinn Predator and the whole checkered pad set and 3 piece crank, etc.

I remember how cool it was back in the day when all these cool bikes were coming out like HARO, GT, Mongoose, Diamond Back, Redline, Hutch, Kuwahara, etc.

Then I went and saw E.T. and the kids were riding all these cool bikes.

This was before freestyle was really mainstream, so the most "tricks" I ever did were bunny hops, endoes, and tabletops, et al. Hell, there wasn't such a thing as axle pegs yet!

Thanks for the flashback to my childhood.

Man, I need to go and dig out all my old issues of BMX Action!! LOL!

I was a couple of years behind you, but also had a Predator, after my DB viper was stolen. I started racing the predator but didn't start winning races until I got my 21lb. DB Formula One. I stopped racing in about 88' but I still have the F1 hangin' out in the garage. I used to ride it to class in college. It's in great condition, I never thrashed it. BMX Action....LOL BMX Plus survived. Memory lane!!!!

Sharpie · 07-01-2007, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by arcana @ Sun Jul 01, 2007 3:57 pm

That white/gold Fuji track bike awakens my wookie.

No brakes? Didn't see a coaster brake.

I also have GIANT that I ride (and pull my son around on), but it's never been in the miata.

freedomgli · 07-01-2007, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Sharpie @ Sun Jul 01, 2007 8:01 pm

No brakes?

You brake with you leg muscles. Or by letting gravity do it's thing (aka crashing).

Randar · 07-01-2007, 10:38 PM

I now want a bike.

freedomgli · 07-02-2007, 12:49 AM

Ride --> Work --> Live --> Ride

Riding everyday helps me get healthy, get the ladies (the spandex outfit is crucial), and save the Earth from evil doers. Also beer tastes really, really good after a couple of hours in the saddle and a long day of work.

Another project.

I miss this bike dearly.

Jason Barton · 07-02-2007, 02:45 AM

Echo Team trials bike!!

I_rike_beer · 07-02-2007, 08:57 AM

I mostly ride the singlespeed, it sports a paul rear hub/king front and eno drivetrain.

My SS crew at Tsali

My other SS is Ti, Kona King Kahuna w/eno eccentric rear hub, sweetness.

Before the kid, my wife and I flew all over the US and rocked the 5" travel Ventana tandem. After the kid, not so much. This is the only pic I have at work. Santa Anna River Trail in Angelus Oaks, CA.

And the neglected red headed stepchild. Ventana El Saltamontes with all the goods.

Sid · 07-02-2007, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by freedomgli @ Sun Jul 01, 2007 6:02 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sharpie @ Sun Jul 01, 2007 8:01 pm

No brakes?

You brake with you leg muscles. Or by letting gravity do it's thing (aka crashing).

thats how I stopped my Fixxie on page 1... stopped it good.

Boost Boost Zibwan · 07-02-2007, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by timallen @ Fri May 04, 2007 1:57 pm

Oh damn! Cool thread!

I had a Schwinn Predator and the whole checkered pad set and 3 piece crank, etc.

Sweet! I have a Schwinn Predator that has been repainted about a billion times and is now currently flat black!!! Was originally Red with all the sweet/tacky Schwinn Decals of the 80's.

Caldera · 07-02-2007, 12:21 PM

Man, i swear everyone's getting back into their bikes. I spent the weekend getting my MTB back into shape too. Had to flip the thumb shifters into finger shifters since my thumb still isn't healed but it gets the job done. Of course, then I snapped the chain. Go me!

I want another BMX. Back in the day I used to have one my folks picked up 2ndhand. big, heavy steel frame they said used to belong to a friend of theirs that raced semi-pro. Dunno if it was true or not (it was a heeeavy bike). but damned if i don't miss that bike now and want something like it again.

m42technic · 07-02-2007, 01:03 PM

My Bianchi.

F1Bob23 · 07-02-2007, 03:13 PM

Some pics of the Peugeot bike project I finished up, here are some pics:

"Le Mans" yellow headlight

Just got a new analog old school speedometer/odometer, I can always do the school zone speed limit now, lol.

vanzrider · 07-02-2007, 08:36 PM

1 up for the brakeless riders!

ExHondaMan · 07-02-2007, 08:51 PM

Fixed gear SUCKS. I don't know how you people do it. I guess it's a progression stage where eventually you realize how sucky it is then move to better things like that dope-ass Biachi and old-school Peugot, kinda like ricers,haha.

Oh, here's my bike..

arcana · 07-02-2007, 09:07 PM

Fixed gear is what all the scenesters and bike snobs ride around here.

I want to make a rat road bicycle.

I used to flatland on my BMX bike when I was younger, I actually got pretty good at it then just lost interest. I forget what bike I even had...I do remember it was nice though, brake gyro in the front, pegs, very easy to flick around.

Man, kinda makes me want to get back in a parking lot balancing on a tiny ass bike...haha

jdmae92 · 07-02-2007, 09:41 PM

My Schwinn... found in a friends garage = free

Sid · 07-03-2007, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by arcana @ Mon Jul 02, 2007 6:07 pm

Fixed gear is what all the scenesters and bike snobs ride around here.

you mean everywhere... Im glad mines in peices

Im so not a bike snob, and the FG guys really get hard over campy parts like guys get hard over jdm parts. lol same Im cooler than you bs everywhere...

FooSchnickens · 07-03-2007, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by m42technic @ Mon Jul 02, 2007 1:03 pm

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/m42technic/IMG_185.jpg

My Bianchi.

My Bianchi > your Bianchi

Mmmmm, leather

I just picked me up a Specialized Hardrock for $80 (tanks again Noah

)

Finally an excuse to go riding again!

Mine's black, but the same frame as that one. Just needs a new seat. Nothing $30 and a trip to Sports Authority can't fix

BlackMX-5 · 07-11-2007, 08:31 PM

Just started riding a road bike with my father-in-law. He's been riding for years now and sucked me into it. It's a blast and way less destructive on my body than the last 10 years of skateboarding was. My ride is a 2004 Cannondale R600 with a couple upgrades.

smog7 · 07-11-2007, 09:01 PM

I have an old ass royce union bmx bike. I havent ridden it in years.

roadstar_soul · 07-13-2007, 10:48 AM

I ride a 01 cannondale f900sl and i'm recovering from a fractured metacarpal from my last trek...

sweet topic!

WHAT TRUNK RACK IS EVERYONE USING? (for peeps not putting their bike in their cars)

benthevegan · 07-15-2007, 12:57 AM

98 huffy womens beach cruiser frankenstein bike...complete with vegan sticker and a rat fink bell. I rode this thing in the LA marathon two years ago...haha.

I'm also building an bianchi fixed gear bike right now but I don't have any pictures

twmboy · 07-15-2007, 06:52 PM

well after losing some pics earlier this weekend, I thought I'd whore out some more pics. enjoy, I had to sell my cortina for this bike

(it was a bitter sweet departing)

freedomgli · 07-15-2007, 07:20 PM

You sold a Cortina for an IRO? They're only like $600 new complete. I can't even imagine getting rid of a Cortina for a famous NJS approved bike unless it was a total rust bucket.

Sid · 07-17-2007, 12:11 PM

I could see ditching a "pos" cortina "heap" for a nice bike... not a nice running one though

Jason Barton · 07-24-2007, 03:11 AM

New track bike for me to pound out miles on the bike paths and go to the local velodrome.

groundride · 07-24-2007, 10:35 AM

..someone mentioned flatland.. some of the parts are out of style/never were in style..

the nearest paved parkinglot's at least a 10 minute drive from where i live though, and this is a bit of a hassle.. so i don't ride as much as i'd like to

AMMendes · 07-24-2007, 02:50 PM

I have a shimano aluminum montain bike for 15 year. Next (always next) year will get somo suspenssion and v-brakes or discs. it has the old cantilever (dont know if i write it right)

EGAN · 07-24-2007, 04:07 PM

You can sort of see it hanging there - its a Fisher Kai Tai. I don't ride all that much so haven't bothered to get anything new in a very very long time. This is fine for time with the kid.

07-01-2007, 04:57 PM	#31 (permalink)
arcana CR.net Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: RIC Posts: 1,138	Re: Bicycles!!! Who here is into bikes, show your shizzigityizzle That white/gold Fuji track bike awakens my wookie.
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07-01-2007, 10:38 PM	#35 (permalink)
Randar Jr. Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 57	Re: Bicycles!!! Who here is into bikes, show your shizzigityizzle I now want a bike.
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07-02-2007, 12:49 AM	#36 (permalink)
freedomgli Supporting Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 12,192	Re: Bicycles!!! Who here is into bikes, show your shizzigityizzle Ride --> Work --> Live --> Ride Riding everyday helps me get healthy, get the ladies (the spandex outfit is crucial), and save the Earth from evil doers. Also beer tastes really, really good after a couple of hours in the saddle and a long day of work. Another project. I miss this bike dearly.
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07-02-2007, 02:45 AM	#37 (permalink)
Jason Barton Jr. Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 83	Re: Bicycles!!! Who here is into bikes, show your shizzigityizzle Echo Team trials bike!!
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07-02-2007, 08:57 AM	#38 (permalink)
I_rike_beer Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Holly Springs, GA Posts: 156	Re: Bicycles!!! Who here is into bikes, show your shizzigityizzle I mostly ride the singlespeed, it sports a paul rear hub/king front and eno drivetrain. My SS crew at Tsali My other SS is Ti, Kona King Kahuna w/eno eccentric rear hub, sweetness. Before the kid, my wife and I flew all over the US and rocked the 5" travel Ventana tandem. After the kid, not so much. This is the only pic I have at work. Santa Anna River Trail in Angelus Oaks, CA. And the neglected red headed stepchild. Ventana El Saltamontes with all the goods.

07-02-2007, 12:21 PM	#41 (permalink)
Caldera Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 1,999	Man, i swear everyone's getting back into their bikes. I spent the weekend getting my MTB back into shape too. Had to flip the thumb shifters into finger shifters since my thumb still isn't healed but it gets the job done. Of course, then I snapped the chain. Go me! I want another BMX. Back in the day I used to have one my folks picked up 2ndhand. big, heavy steel frame they said used to belong to a friend of theirs that raced semi-pro. Dunno if it was true or not (it was a heeeavy bike). but damned if i don't miss that bike now and want something like it again.
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07-02-2007, 01:03 PM	#42 (permalink)
m42technic Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 67	Re: Bicycles!!! Who here is into bikes, show your shizzigityizzle My Bianchi.
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07-02-2007, 03:13 PM	#43 (permalink)
F1Bob23 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Blythewood,SC Posts: 211	Re: Bicycles!!! Who here is into bikes, show your shizzigityizzle Some pics of the Peugeot bike project I finished up, here are some pics: "Le Mans" yellow headlight Just got a new analog old school speedometer/odometer, I can always do the school zone speed limit now, lol.

07-02-2007, 08:36 PM	#44 (permalink)
vanzrider Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 260	1 up for the brakeless riders!
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07-02-2007, 09:07 PM	#46 (permalink)
arcana CR.net Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: RIC Posts: 1,138	Re: Bicycles!!! Who here is into bikes, show your shizzigityizzle Fixed gear is what all the scenesters and bike snobs ride around here. I want to make a rat road bicycle. I used to flatland on my BMX bike when I was younger, I actually got pretty good at it then just lost interest. I forget what bike I even had...I do remember it was nice though, brake gyro in the front, pegs, very easy to flick around. Man, kinda makes me want to get back in a parking lot balancing on a tiny ass bike...haha
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07-02-2007, 09:41 PM	#47 (permalink)
jdmae92 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ashland, OH Posts: 141	Re: Bicycles!!! Who here is into bikes, show your shizzigityizzle My Schwinn... found in a friends garage = free

07-11-2007, 09:01 PM	#51 (permalink)
smog7 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: central/southern cal Posts: 285	Re: Bicycles!!! Who here is into bikes, show your shizzigityizzle I have an old ass royce union bmx bike. I havent ridden it in years.

07-13-2007, 10:48 AM	#52 (permalink)
roadstar_soul Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 176	Re: Bicycles!!! Who here is into bikes, show your shizzigityizzle I ride a 01 cannondale f900sl and i'm recovering from a fractured metacarpal from my last trek... sweet topic! WHAT TRUNK RACK IS EVERYONE USING? (for peeps not putting their bike in their cars)
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07-15-2007, 12:57 AM	#53 (permalink)
benthevegan Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: san francisco/boston Posts: 282	Re: Bicycles!!! Who here is into bikes, show your shizzigityizzle 98 huffy womens beach cruiser frankenstein bike...complete with vegan sticker and a rat fink bell. I rode this thing in the LA marathon two years ago...haha. I'm also building an bianchi fixed gear bike right now but I don't have any pictures
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07-15-2007, 06:52 PM	#54 (permalink)
twmboy Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: goleta/sf-sunset Posts: 323	Re: Bicycles!!! Who here is into bikes, show your shizzigityizzle well after losing some pics earlier this weekend, I thought I'd whore out some more pics. enjoy, I had to sell my cortina for this bike (it was a bitter sweet departing)

07-15-2007, 07:20 PM	#55 (permalink)
freedomgli Supporting Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 12,192	You sold a Cortina for an IRO? They're only like $600 new complete. I can't even imagine getting rid of a Cortina for a famous NJS approved bike unless it was a total rust bucket.
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07-17-2007, 12:11 PM	#56 (permalink)
Sid Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: san diego CA Posts: 1,110	I could see ditching a "pos" cortina "heap" for a nice bike... not a nice running one though
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07-24-2007, 03:11 AM	#57 (permalink)
Jason Barton Jr. Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 83	Re: Bicycles!!! Who here is into bikes, show your shizzigityizzle New track bike for me to pound out miles on the bike paths and go to the local velodrome.
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07-24-2007, 10:35 AM	#58 (permalink)
groundride Noob Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 7	Re: Bicycles!!! Who here is into bikes, show your shizzigityizzle ..someone mentioned flatland.. some of the parts are out of style/never were in style.. the nearest paved parkinglot's at least a 10 minute drive from where i live though, and this is a bit of a hassle.. so i don't ride as much as i'd like to
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07-24-2007, 02:50 PM	#59 (permalink)
AMMendes Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Portugal, Lisboa Posts: 375	I have a shimano aluminum montain bike for 15 year. Next (always next) year will get somo suspenssion and v-brakes or discs. it has the old cantilever (dont know if i write it right)
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EGAN CR.net Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 65	Re: Bicycles!!! Who here is into bikes, show your shizzigityizzle You can sort of see it hanging there - its a Fisher Kai Tai. I don't ride all that much so haven't bothered to get anything new in a very very long time. This is fine for time with the kid.
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