Bicycles

[Beatle]

Brooks saddles are sweet…

[Giles]

I want the bike…G

[Guest]

richochet – I'm seriously impressed that you made that bike, dude. You're very talented ! Check this article out :
http://www.velvetparkmedia.com/blogs/chicks-bikes-and-brooklyn-woman-owned-bike-shop-changing-neighborhood

I admire KT Higgins. As I've mentioned before, I'm a total numbskull when it comes to mechanical inclination. That's why I write code for a living. Logical/Analytical mind, YES. But there's a certain high intelligence associated with building things, fixing things with your bare hands – and I lack that kind of IQ.

[that_was_easy]

@ricochet:

Want to show off my bike hehe. Well it’s not bike bike, but bicycle.
I made it myself for my wife from bits and used 1983 frame I bought on flee bay.

That is a sweet build!  I'm just about to do the same thing with a frame I found on ebay.  This time, being only my second, I'll be documenting/photo-ing my progress.  I'm gonna do up a utility bike using an early 80's Univega Vivia Touring frame. 

/bike geek

[Tripleterror]

Go to Italy, they're bloody everywhere.
My Laverda passed it's MOT today, thank goodness for that and just in time to enjoy the decent spell of weather here in the UK.

[ADDIC]

not sure which one to get

Probably talk it down to $850
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/mcy/1798410103.html

or

talked to the guy, he said $1800
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/mcy/1747096868.html

[havingmysay]

@ADDIC:

not sure which one to get

Probably talk it down to $850
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/mcy/1798410103.html

or

talked to the guy, he said $1800
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/mcy/1747096868.html

did you get either bike? the first listing is gone… the rebel 250 looks decent. i have a 82 cm400 in a rigid frame that i'm about to put up for sale. flat black.. its a fun ride.

[ADDIC]

@havingmysay:

did you get either bike? the first listing is gone… the rebel 250 looks decent. i have a 82 cm400 in a rigid frame that i'm about to put up for sale. flat black.. its a fun ride.

still no bike.

i didnt have time to go see the first bike. and i sent the guy a text message about the rebel but he hasnt responded. if he doesnt hit me back by friday, i think ima take this bike:

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/mcy/1803958284.html

[Simon]

Not quite "my bike" but in the family so please excuse me if I post anyway 

[Giles]

Simon, you've shrunk since yesterday…G

[Beatle]

Just now read your post, Lando - made me laugh..picturing Haraki-san flying by the radar control…

[Tripleterror]

That's one tasty Shovel Tim 
TT

[LandoCal126 0]

Looking to purchase a bicycle in NY. New or Used Single Speed. Would like to spend anywhere from $200-$400. Anyone got a hook or know of a good shop? Also, any ideas of a good brand or model that may fit the bill so I can narrow down my search? Thanks!

[a.khan12390]

NYC Velo, specializes in fixed gear, they are known to be the best, also bowery lane bicycles (but those are a little pricey and look nice so they will probs be stolen really fast)

[ADDIC]

might check this bike out.

what do you guys think?

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/mcy/2080782522.html

ima try to go down to $1300.

[Geo]

@LandoCal126:

Looking to purchase a bicycle in NY. New or Used Single Speed. Would like to spend anywhere from $200-$400. Anyone got a hook or know of a good shop? Also, any ideas of a good brand or model that may fit the bill so I can narrow down my search? Thanks!

Lando - can't recommend a place in NY (being on the other side of the pond) but would certainly recommend going used to max out on your budget. Good equipment will last, and is usually easier to maintain/replace (bit like IH!!)

I have this http://www.chargebikes.com/products/bikes/detail.php?id=17 which is a brillant frame and I use for local commutes . . . and a nice Boardman Carbon road bike for training . . . and (my baby) Marin MV for absolutely everything else - especially down hill directions!

[Giles]

And Wiggle has a decent sale on at the moment:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/charge/single-speed-bikes/

and they are only about 5 miles from me.  Will I be able to resist…..

[Beatle]

I know Gosport ain't Chamonix - but single speed is like really stupid if you want to bike..

[Geo]

oooh - that's heresy in some places!

[Giles]

I've already got one with loads of gears and have fancied a single speed or fixed wheel for some time.  There are so many uber cool ones in Tokyo….............