Biking '10 part 2

[anyonefortennis]

Actually, and if I were still racing xc, I'd love to have a carbon race frame - that and somebody's stupid-light air fork would make an ideal race bike.

If I had a race carbon rig, it would probably have a rigid carbon fork too.

 

[My name is Mudd]

I'm just enough of a wuss to want a susp. fork on a race bike, in spite of my rigid SS.

 

[Cosmo420]

I've ridden a couple rigid bikes (both 29ers) and it's just not for me. Just like the single speed thing. I appreciate the purity of it, but I'll take suspension and gears any day...

 

[Ziltoid]

I fell of my bike today, woot

 

[My name is Mudd]

How bad?

 

[bassteban]

How bad?

No bragging on broken bones or bike parts+*woot*=not too bad(I hope)

I just reassembled a '47 skip-link Schwinn. All stock except for seat, post & tires. Pics later- gonna go pedal it to our local annual block party. woot

 

[My name is Mudd]

Where'd you get that, and how long did it take you to soak out the chain?

 

[Ziltoid]

How bad?

I was doing a u-turn so very slow speed and my wheel caught in a pot hole, kind of a crack, I didn't see, bike went immediately on it's side, me following, left elbow took the hit, then it made me roll on my back, bike on top of me right foot still clipped in. Unluckily and luckily the bike has nothing (if only a shifter would of broke, I'd be a happy man) ok, I'm kidding I meant luckily and luckily.

The result is just some "intern bleeding" spot on the elbow and a hit to my ego as someone saw this happening (I left sprinting before he could see who I was, phewwwwww).

I do not consider this a crash, hence me saying a "fell off the bike".

edit: feel free to laugh at me, I deserve it

 

[bassteban]

if a man is up t'bein laughed at, then good- he's OK

On the skip-link- I snagged it at a UC Davis Police auction a good 20 years ago & ONLY got it together tonight. I hit the chain w/Naval jelly 3x before slappin it on & riding it- it was iffy but this is the Rat Rod. I wanna put achopper fork & drag bars on 'er at some point. Still draggin ace on px- sry

 

[My name is Mudd]

Careful about putting too much fork on it...those headtubes aren't always as stout as they might appear. Drag bars would be cool, tho!

 

[bassteban]

well when I say *drag* what I really mean is old school flats or some such schizz. If'n I do throw on actual chopper forks, it will be STRICTLY for the 1/4 mile uptown for a brew/glass of wine

 

[My name is Mudd]

Yeah, I know what drag bars are...if/when I build/get a chopper bike, it'll have those bars.

- editing to ask if you know what an Electra Straight 8 is...that's what I want, w/drag bars.

 

[bassteban]

Yeah, my LBS carries Electra- I want a more *home-brewed* ratrod

 

[Cosmo420]

Yeah, I know what drag bars are...if/when I build/get a chopper bike, it'll have those bars.

- editing to ask if you know what an Electra Straight 8 is...that's what I want, w/drag bars.

My wife and I have Electra Townies for cruising around on the bike paths. I want a Rat Fink bad.

There is a thread about Electras over on ratrodbikes.com that I saw this bike in - [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]

That's what I want to do some day...

 

[bassteban]

Yeah, nice.

 

[bassteban]

Mine's a bit rough:

 

[Ziltoid]

I'll be buying a Specialized hardrock Pro Disc today or tomorrow, local shop clearing their last few bikes at cost price, I tried it today seemed good, and I don't know if I'll love it so it seems like a good starting point.

edit:

Frame:
Specialized A1 Premium Aluminium, fully butted, formed Top Tube, Double ORE Down Tube, externally relieved Head Tube, reinforced disc mount, forged dropouts with replaceable hanger, disc only
Fork:
RockShox Dart 3 SL, 80/100mm, 1 piece magnesium lower, alloy steerer, adjustable rebound damping with LO and preload adjustment, disc only
Front Derailleur:
Shimano Altus
Rear Derailleur:
SRAM X-5, mid cage
Shifters:
SRAM X4-R trigger
Chainset:
Shimano FC-M361-8, Octalink spline
Chainrings:
42t x 32t x 22t chainrings
Bottom Bracket:
Shimano BB-ES25, Octalink spline, cartridge bearing, 68mm x 118mm
Cassette:
SRAM PG-830, 8-speed, 11-32t
Chain:
KMC X8 with reusable Missing Link
Pedals:
Alloy body and cage, 9/16"
Front Brake:
Tektro Auriga Comp, hydraulic disc, dual piston with 160mm rotor
Rear Brake:
Tektro Auriga Comp, hydraulic disc, dual piston with 160mm rotor
Brake Levers:
Tektro Auriga Comp
Handlebars:
Butted alloy riserbar, 25mm rise, 660mm wide
Stem:
3D forged alloy, 31.8mm clamp
Headset:
1-1/8" threadless, loose ball
Grips:
Specialized Enduro, dual compound Kraton
Rims:
Alex RHD, 26", pinned, alloy double wall with eyelet, 32h
Front Hub:
Forged alloy, hi/low flange, double sealed, machined disc mount, 32h
Rear Hub:
Forged alloy, double sealed, machined disc mount, cassette, 32h
Spokes:
stainless
Front Tyre:
Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport, 26x2.0"
Rear Tyre:
Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport, 26x2.0"
Tubes:
Schrader valve
Saddle:
Specialized XC
Seatpost:
Alloy two bolt, 12.5mm offset, micro adjust
Seat Binder:
Alloy QR, nylon washer
Notes:
Chain stay protector, reflectors, clear coat, owners manual
Weight:
Weight for Medium Version - 27lb 1oz / 12.54kg

 

[bassteban]

Some of us old crusty *serious* cyclists might sneer a bit at a HR but they're not bad at all- the Pro model is certainly a very good starter. NBD for you!

 

[anyonefortennis]

I'll be buying a Specialized hardrock Pro Disc today or tomorrow, local shop clearing their last few bikes at cost price, I tried it today seemed good, and I don't know if I'll love it so it seems like a good starting point.

edit:

Frame:
Specialized A1 Premium Aluminium, fully butted, formed Top Tube, Double ORE Down Tube, externally relieved Head Tube, reinforced disc mount, forged dropouts with replaceable hanger, disc only
Fork:
RockShox Dart 3 SL, 80/100mm, 1 piece magnesium lower, alloy steerer, adjustable rebound damping with LO and preload adjustment, disc only
Front Derailleur:
Shimano Altus
Rear Derailleur:
SRAM X-5, mid cage
Shifters:
SRAM X4-R trigger
Chainset:
Shimano FC-M361-8, Octalink spline
Chainrings:
42t x 32t x 22t chainrings
Bottom Bracket:
Shimano BB-ES25, Octalink spline, cartridge bearing, 68mm x 118mm
Cassette:
SRAM PG-830, 8-speed, 11-32t
Chain:
KMC X8 with reusable Missing Link
Pedals:
Alloy body and cage, 9/16"
Front Brake:
Tektro Auriga Comp, hydraulic disc, dual piston with 160mm rotor
Rear Brake:
Tektro Auriga Comp, hydraulic disc, dual piston with 160mm rotor
Brake Levers:
Tektro Auriga Comp
Handlebars:
Butted alloy riserbar, 25mm rise, 660mm wide
Stem:
3D forged alloy, 31.8mm clamp
Headset:
1-1/8" threadless, loose ball
Grips:
Specialized Enduro, dual compound Kraton
Rims:
Alex RHD, 26", pinned, alloy double wall with eyelet, 32h
Front Hub:
Forged alloy, hi/low flange, double sealed, machined disc mount, 32h
Rear Hub:
Forged alloy, double sealed, machined disc mount, cassette, 32h
Spokes:
stainless
Front Tyre:
Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport, 26x2.0"
Rear Tyre:
Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport, 26x2.0"
Tubes:
Schrader valve
Saddle:
Specialized XC
Seatpost:
Alloy two bolt, 12.5mm offset, micro adjust
Seat Binder:
Alloy QR, nylon washer
Notes:
Chain stay protector, reflectors, clear coat, owners manual
Weight:
Weight for Medium Version - 27lb 1oz / 12.54kg

I can personally say that the Dart3 is probably the single worst bike component I've ever owned.

IMO - the best entry level geared MTB is the Trek/GF Cobia. Can be had < 1k at the right shop.

 

[Ziltoid]

No trek dealer sub 3hr drive around here.