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I just picked up this immaculately preserved 90's boomer steed for commuting duty, it literally sat in a garage for the past two decades. The paint is perfect. Cromo, made in the USA  About a million things to do before it's getting ridden anywhere
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Slavvy posted:I just picked up this immaculately preserved 90's boomer steed for commuting duty, it literally sat in a garage for the past two decades. The paint is perfect. What a bike. Gonna keep it with those bars or switch to something more fun?
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Sep 23, 2023 03:21
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I'll stick with the flat bar, it'll be replacing my existing commuter which is a 26" MTB of the same era with a Nexus 7 hub. That would still be fine except I'm doing a 20km commute once a week now, so I need something more efficient. I'm going to change the wheels, seat, grips and that's basically it. Bars need to be lower though, the ergos in that picture are still exactly as I bought it so all hosed up and boomery.
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Sep 23, 2023 03:25
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Paul Proteus posted:First time buying a new bike in 10 years. Upgrading from a BMC Race Master to this. I was going to wait for the Supersix 2 with the tacky green paintjob but got a deal I couldn't turn down. The iridescence is better in person. 
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Sep 23, 2023 03:33
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Slavvy posted:I just picked up this immaculately preserved 90's boomer steed for commuting duty, it literally sat in a garage for the past two decades. The paint is perfect. My dad has a Giant Chinook thats been hanging in his garage for decades. Been tempted to make it a project bike.
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Sep 23, 2023 05:17
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Paul Proteus posted:First time buying a new bike in 10 years. Upgrading from a BMC Race Master to this. I was going to wait for the Supersix 2 with the tacky green paintjob but got a deal I couldn't turn down. The iridescence is better in person. such a cool paintjob
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Sep 23, 2023 17:44
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Paul Proteus posted:First time buying a new bike in 10 years. Upgrading from a BMC Race Master to this. I was going to wait for the Supersix 2 with the tacky green paintjob but got a deal I couldn't turn down. The iridescence is better in person. Now cut that steerer down bby
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Sep 23, 2023 18:13
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After scavenging a bunch of parts off my other mtb just to ride the frame and see how it rode, the last of the parts finally came today so it’s officially new bike day.
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Sep 24, 2023 03:05
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Sep 24, 2023 21:47
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 Big windy lake visit and then a bunch of industrial gravel exploration/trespassing.
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Sep 24, 2023 23:26
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I also rode my All-Road today The Peri-Motos make a really good, loud "Zweeeeep!" noise when you skid on wet pavement
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Sep 25, 2023 01:30
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did a ride, bike needed a break
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Sep 27, 2023 03:25
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Changed a bunch of stuff:  Still need to do a few things like grips, nicer stem and bar, adjust the seat Bike absolutely rules though
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Sep 30, 2023 03:33
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Oh dang that's a tasteful change. Me like.
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Sep 30, 2023 03:41
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Slavvy posted:Changed a bunch of stuff: That's a good bike. What do you mean nicer stem? Newer shinier quill stem or quill stem adapter to play with threadless stems?
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Sep 30, 2023 05:12
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A shinier, not-beaten-up quill stem + a slightly differently shaped bar are on the way, the ones on there are a close approximation just for now cause I couldn't handle the super high and close original setup
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Sep 30, 2023 05:49
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brand new Surly Straggler    I kinda wish I'd gotten the blue one, but have had bad luck buying colorful stuff without seeing the color in person first (I'm picky), so went with this instead. I do want to add some color to it. I'm thinking about buying some decals that add like colorful stripes and accents - are there any places that specialize in, say, decals sized to fit chainstays or seatposts? I'd also like to get some colorful bags, but unsurprisingly most bikepacking stuff is pretty muted. Topo Designs makes some very bright colorful stuff but only for a relatively small handlebar bag and small frame bag, and I was thinking of getting like a half-frame bag or a large handlebar bag. Also kinda wish the bell didn't look so out of place; they're legally required in NYC so I just got whatever they had in the store when I picked it up and I kinda wish I'd just risked the extremely unlikely chance of getting a ticket on the ride home and then gotten something else online. I'm probably gonna go back to the shop in a few weeks to get the fit adjusted, so might have them remove the bell while I'm there.
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abraham linksys posted:brand new Surly Straggler For the bags, Oveja Negra wack pack stuff might fit the bill. https://www.ovejanegrabikepacking.com/collections/wack-pack-color-collection Literally Lewis Hamilton fucked around with this message at 16:47 on Sep 30, 2023 |
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Sep 30, 2023 16:16
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abraham linksys posted:Also kinda wish the bell didn't look so out of place; they're legally required in NYC so I just got whatever they had in the store when I picked it up and I kinda wish I'd just risked the extremely unlikely chance of getting a ticket on the ride home and then gotten something else online. I'm probably gonna go back to the shop in a few weeks to get the fit adjusted, so might have them remove the bell while I'm there. Steerer bells are the best  I put one on each of my bikes.
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Sep 30, 2023 18:36
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Yeah the bell doesn't look out of place at all imo
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Oct 1, 2023 02:32
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sweat poteto posted:Steerer bells are the best  I have a Tortle :v 
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Oveja Negra has already been mentioned, but Fish Ski designs also does great colorful stuff as well if you’re willing to wait for a drop. His handlebar bags that convert to a fanny packs are great if you want a commuter pack that you don’t have to leave on the bike to tempt thieves.
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Oct 1, 2023 14:46
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Little cross check number. Old and beat up enough that it shan’t be stolen but rides fine suits my needs.
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Oct 2, 2023 16:15
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MuadDib Atreides posted:Little cross check number. Old and beat up enough that it shan’t be stolen but rides fine suits my needs. Love it! That's rad as hell
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Oct 2, 2023 16:33
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I got a sticker
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Oct 2, 2023 16:36
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And the little ripmo number all purpled out looking Halloween on the haters
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Oct 2, 2023 16:37
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NBD: Ibis Ripley XT
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Oct 2, 2023 21:17
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Finally getting out on the bike, just in time for it to get cold.
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Oct 4, 2023 12:52
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What kind of luggage rack is that? I'm trying to find one that doesn't cost a million bucks but also doesn't look like arse
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Oct 4, 2023 17:20
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Hastily snapped a pic on the last day of summer here in Boston.  I’ve wanted the GT Grade for a long time. When a second gen finally popped up on eBay, I snatched it up. I got lazy about swapping the Ekar groupset onto it, but finally did it in time for fall. Here, the bike looks a lot shorter reach than it feels, like it’s hunched up.
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Oct 4, 2023 19:12
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 This is my LHT. I had it painted red before assembly, and the bike shop nicknamed it the Long Haul Firetrucker. Pretty cool dad bike.
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kimbo305 posted:Hastily snapped a pic on the last day of summer here in Boston. Dirac Fourier posted:
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evil_bunnY posted:what a rad looking thing! drat that's a great idea. I want to get some fenders too, but I can't ever decide if I should get chrome or cherry wood.
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Slavvy posted:What kind of luggage rack is that? I'm trying to find one that doesn't cost a million bucks but also doesn't look like arse It's a Bontrager one, I'm happy with it, very solid.
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Oct 5, 2023 11:41
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finally riding the summer project bike, you'll see me before I see you
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Children of the Corn
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Here's my wife's new (not elictric) bike. The color is really nice, and it had some nicer mech than my road bike. 
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HAIL eSATA-n posted:you know what i mean!!  It's not in it's natural habitat, or even a worthy glamour shot, but I just have to say I find your taste in color schemes magnificent.
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Merkin Muffley posted:
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 Although my pedals are purple.
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