sydneyvegan Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Thought I'd start a bike photo thread... Bike Porn I guess... Here is one of my bikes, it's a few years old now, but still light and really fast.http://i30.tinypic.com/ve9nat.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Nice ride...its a bit too clean though Is the rear hub yellow too??? I like the look of matching hubs...most people don't go that far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Im Your Man Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 ahah a bike photo thread, good idea! I had a photo of my bike but didn't wanted to put it on Veganpotter's thread "my new machine" even if my bike wouldn't have stolen the show because mine is so crappy compared to his. Anyway, here's mine, a Nishiki that must be about 20 years old now, with an over 62000 miles of milage. At that time there was even a few pros cycling with this model and winning competitions. The picture is like 10 years old, taken by my father, when it was his bike. Of course now the pedals are not like that, its clip-on pedals with special shoes (sorry for my lack of technical words) and I changed the seat for a ultra thin shaped and light Italian one. http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh240/organicspiral/my%20pics/110-nishikicopy1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Awesome...that bike looks newer than some of my 1yr old bikes...nice work keeping it up so well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Im Your Man Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 This photo is pretty old. So unfortunatly it's not exactly like that anymore. My dad maintained it well, but as soon as I began using it, it started to deteriorate and parts falling apart, lol. Maybe not that bad, but I often cycle under the rain, and almost never clean it. Most of time it's a really dirty bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Steel holds up pretty well to bad weather...aluminum would be worse. As for the parts you can replace them all...maybe upgrading to more modern equipment??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydneyvegan Posted April 15, 2008 Author Share Posted April 15, 2008 Nice ride...its a bit too clean though Is the rear hub yellow too??? I like the look of matching hubs...most people don't go that far. Yep the Rear hub is Yellow too.... (It's a DT Swiss hub, so it sounds cool too) I use to have a yellow seat as well, unfortunately it broke and I couldn't find another yellow seat that was comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 I've got DT hubs that are gonna be built soon(I built the front but the rear is a pain since we don't have the right spokes right now). They've got red in them but they aren't as red as I want so I'm thinking I may buy red Chris King hubs...a bit heavy but they look cool and sound almost as good at DTs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasha Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 I like the saddle, very cool What's the green color on it? Here's one of mine This picture was taken the first day I got it. http://photos-a.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v75/68/121/800195712/n800195712_352344_8434.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Im Your Man Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Nice. I like the colors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasha Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Thought I'd start a bike photo thread... Bike Porn I guess... I just realized what you put for this title Good one Sydney Vegan I like the bike Porn !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lean and Green Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Everyone has beautiful bicycles, really. Tasha no fair, I want a track bike!!!! I love the color schematic, I bet it's a smooth ride. Well, Bike Porn comin at ya! My beloved Koga Miyata and Ortlieb Panniers/Bags (all are waterproof but one which some animal in the wilderness managed to scratch up in the middle of the night to get to my cacao beans. If you observe pic 1, you will see the double kickstand action going on for when the bags are loaded. (front wheel kickstand). I only put the bags on for trips. I want to one day fill on bag up with spirulina another with pre sprouted barley powder and two with clothes and put my tent and sleeping bag on the back and go cross country. Main reason why I bought it in the first place... http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/6589/p1010952mk7.jpghttp://img255.imageshack.us/img255/773/p1010953si8.jpghttp://img403.imageshack.us/img403/2440/p1010954xl0.jpghttp://img257.imageshack.us/img257/259/p1010956rq8.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Im Your Man Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 wow there's lots of stuff on this bike. You should do this cross-country travel. With the spirulina, clothes and stuff, but don't forget the air-pump and the repair kit! I should do a trip like that, from canada to mexico! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CollegeB Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 I need a new bike seat for my schwinn traveler, any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Saddles are very tricky...nothing is comfortable for everyone since everyones shaped different...I suggest trying a few out at a bike shops that offers demo saddles...finding a non leather saddle will be a breeze so don't worry about that too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsorlando Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Now I want to go buy a bike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 You should...nothings better than fit vegans on bikes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsorlando Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Maybe I'd better wait until I can afford one. I'd rather not go to jail for stealing a bike lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pazios2002 Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Everyone has beautiful bicycles, really. Tasha no fair, I want a track bike!!!! I love the color schematic, I bet it's a smooth ride. Well, Bike Porn comin at ya! My beloved Koga Miyata and Ortlieb Panniers/Bags (all are waterproof but one which some animal in the wilderness managed to scratch up in the middle of the night to get to my cacao beans. If you observe pic 1, you will see the double kickstand action going on for when the bags are loaded. (front wheel kickstand). I only put the bags on for trips. I want to one day fill on bag up with spirulina another with pre sprouted barley powder and two with clothes and put my tent and sleeping bag on the back and go cross country. Main reason why I bought it in the first place... http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/6589/p1010952mk7.jpghttp://img255.imageshack.us/img255/773/p1010953si8.jpghttp://img403.imageshack.us/img403/2440/p1010954xl0.jpghttp://img257.imageshack.us/img257/259/p1010956rq8.jpg nice horse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lean and Green Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 LOL, thanks. I've heard em' all; I wish I could remember all the things people have said to me, there were some funny ones. Winnebago, RV, my house, etc etc...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Maybe I'd better wait until I can afford one. I'd rather not go to jail for stealing a bike lol. Good call. I can't count the number of customers I've had that have bought an $800-1200 bike only to say it didn't quite cut it...then they wind up buying a $2000-3000 bike. Or of course you can steal one...I suggest not stealing one in front of a police officer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasha Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Everyone has beautiful bicycles, really. Tasha no fair, I want a track bike!!!! I love the color schematic, I bet it's a smooth ride. Aw thanks. I'm all about the color Although it looks really similar to a track bike, because it's so Areo. But it's actually a TT/Tri bike. What's your frame made out of? I was going to say steal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lean and Green Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 it looks really similar to a track bike, because it's so Areo. But it's actually a TT/Tri bike. What's your frame made out of? I was going to say steal. Whatever the case, it's a really REALLY ridiculously cool bike My bike's frame is made out of triple-hardened and triple-butted 7005 aluminium and it is TIG welded. So basically, aluminum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oselifer Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Here is my baby...Its an Orbea Replica 2 model '05...Unfortunately i haven't used it much since i bought it however i love it... http://www.imageshack.gr/files/hftcbc57zf9xjv8o5sce.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 No bad I've always loved yellow and orange. Its begging to be ridden...it looks too new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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