Gioseppe Posted August 18, 2007 Report Share Posted August 18, 2007 just added a new friend to the ranks, so here goes it. old jerk univega, fits me perfectly (55cm), bought for $60, and i've already put a decent chunk into it for new tires, drivetrain, brake and shifter cables, brake shoes, and grips. next of the list is a new seat, something a little more modern. first impression, what a piece of crap (covered in cobwebs with a good bit of rust). now, what a fast ride!more pics,:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryo108 Posted August 19, 2007 Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 Are those BB-7 calipers on the Iron Horse? They work well.I have had Oury grips (blue bike). Very cushy. I'm partial to Salsa grips, too.I used to ride Oury's. Now I ride nothing but Salsa's. The Salsa's are just so much more streamlined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
550 Posted August 19, 2007 Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 I have about 7 frames and 4 bikes currently built but here is my curb crushing urban beast.Marin rocks!I got a bob cat trail, and I dont have any good pics of it :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoony Posted August 19, 2007 Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 Those cables are soooo long! Wrap 'em under the bar tape when you replace them so it looks cleaner. Looks amazing for $60. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gioseppe Posted August 19, 2007 Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 Those cables are soooo long! Wrap 'em under the bar tape when you replace them so it looks cleaner. Looks amazing for $60.nah, i'll rock it oldschool with the cable loops.it's having a slight headshake which just means i need to retrue the wheel because it is stressed out now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikep Posted August 19, 2007 Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 I used to ride Oury's. Now I ride nothing but Salsa's. The Salsa's are just so much more streamlined.I concur. And the new Specialized grips are great, too. I went to the Specialized dealer demo day at Patapsco and rode the 2008 carbon fiber Stumpjumper S-Works and the newest SX Trail. 1.5 hours on each, and you can guess which one was the fastest, while the other was unreal on the rocks (and gave me the hardest workout). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drPheta Posted August 21, 2007 Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 Marin does rock. Best full suspension I've ridden.And here's my roadie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoony Posted August 21, 2007 Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 Somebody in SF had there's parked outside my favorite bakery and I was oggling it for 15 minutes. My friend dragged me away from it. I wish I had that kind of cash :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermy Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 a bit of a different breed than we've already seen here, this is my urban assault/dirt jump/daily beat around rig. its a 2005 Giant STP3 with a marzocchi dirt jumper fork, sunn rhyno lite wheels, race face prodigy dh cranks, dmr tension seeker, kenda k-rad tires, hayes mechanical discs and some other BS thrown in for good measure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tightmopedman9 Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 My new bike, just picked her up this weekend. Carbon fiber Trek OCLV 9800, Rock Shox SID, Shimano wheels and gears. I got it at the flea market and I don't really know much about it, just that its alot nicer than my previous Wal-Mart GT.The best part is it was only 200. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoony Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 It's hard to trust the flea market over here because so many stolen bikes and parts end up there. My selle italia was just stolen and there's no doubt in my mind that it ended up there. Gotta be careful with what you're buying and who's selling it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodrigo Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 Nice to see a lot of nice bikes on here. Here are mine. The latest edition is this orange Gunnar Roadie frame. I am currently selling the orbea, and swapped all the parts over to the Gunnar.Orbea strippedGunnar Roadie: (still undergoing stem position testing)I also have a Gunnar cyclocross bike:..And a lot of you already know the Bridgestone:Not pictured are a MASI Gran Corsa frame, my second road bike I purchased back in the day, which still has to get both seatstays replaced and paint/decal work, and a DeRosa Giro D'Italia which I gave to my father to ride...And in case you guys can't tell, I'm a big fan of steel frames. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoony Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 ..And in case you guys can't tell, I'm a big fan of steel frames. I thought you loved the ride of the orbea even though it was aluminum? How much do you want for the frame?That gunnar looks beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodrigo Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 I do like the ride of the Orbea....but after 2.5 hours is hurts my ass I love the Gunnar...the frame taked the edge off just enough.The Orbea is on eeebay starting at 300 frame, fork and integrated headset bearings, and seat clamp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoony Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 The Orbea is on eeebay starting at 300 frame, fork and integrated headset bearings, and seat clamp.I wish I could afford that right now On the bright side, I'm looking at a Mongoose FS1 frame for 15 bucks Also, my friends dad used to ride track but quit and has a couple frames just lying around. I believe they are mi size as well! Might pick those up for a reasonable price. Might be your size too Rod <nudge nudge hint hint> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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