kc0yef 

1972
American Eagle Kokusai (Nishiki headbadge)

H-731 / H-831 Shimano 1st gen Dura-Ace hubs should be 73-77 but date code' SD SO
with slightly curved very large block text SHIMANO on QR
Suntour Bar Ends
Suntour Cable routing clamps
Araya Rims 27 1/4 WO HP
TA three spider Crank
KKT Top Run Pedals
Suntour TF date code 1977 front derailleur
Dura-Ace Crane D-501 Claw mount Short Cage rear derailleur
Forged diacompe seat and handlebar stem
Diacompe Canter pulls
Kashimax Super Pro suede saddle

3speedslow

93 GT Borrego But the 91 Schwinn High Plains is moving up fast

Bike Cottage

1977 or 78 Raleigh Grand Prix gets the most seat time for me. I have cooler, lighter and higher end. However, this one fits the bill most days.

roadrunner2012

Grady, I don't think that is anything near what I said, I just don't understand the nose down rationale. I once rode one of my bikes nose down without checking on a new build. It hurt for a week afterwards.

I'm not talking about the crazy seat to the extreme of the rails stuff, just the angle of the saddle.

thinktubes 

Did 98% of my miles last year on the Ciocc Designer 84.

northbend 

I am not sure how to answer this question. It changes over time and mood. If I want to go hard and fast, it's the MX Leader with Campy 10. Long noodle rides by myself, probably the Paramount fixed gear. When it's crappy out, I'll take my chances in the woods with the Yo Eddy MTB. Rainy commutes, usually whatever bike has fenders. If it's really crappy out, forget it. I will run instead. Easier cleanup.

gomango

Heh John, just being obnoxious.

The saddle on the Hercules does have a major lean to one side.

I think the kids dropped something on it in the garage.

As for the saddle levels, I have loaned my bikes to friends and they come back with some outlandish adjustments.

Good news is it doesn't take too much to level a saddle.

neo_pop_71

I don't know, last time I checked there were no absolutes to setting up a bike when it comes to personal comfort. I would think that anyone who is posting on this site knows how to set their bike up in a such a fashion that it's comfortable to them. It's their bike, their call, not for anyone to say otherwise. If it bothers you, PM them and try to be helpful with some suggestions.

Giacomo 1 

My Basso Gap get's most of my riding time.

It's really a very nice riding bike. The SL frame is light and the handling is quick and agile. It's hard for me to just go for a relaxing ride on her though, as it always seem's to urge me to go quicker and harder. I come back pretty tired from a ride on this gem!




But, I did pick-up a Colnago Super from Grady, and that will definitely be cutting into the Basso's time!

anixi

Honestly, the only bike I've done more than one ride on so far this year, with the kids is this:

Walmart special that I got for free at the NPBikeshop. Works fine, lasts a long time...

gomango

I hope you had a great day today with family!

The Basso is sweet!

likebike23

Not C&V, but I find myself going for it the most. It's a great all around bike, goes anywhere, and has a really stable ride at speed which instills confidence to descend faster than I might on another bike. Cleaned, lubed, and installed a front rack this winter.

ThermionicScott 

According to my notes, this is what I spent the most miles on last year:



I have a feeling that this year will be a pretty even split between the FG Diamondback and my "new" Bianchi:

Kactus

Trust me when I tell you that you won't come back any more rested when you ride your Super... it's almost impossible to take it easy on mine.

The Basso looks great BTW!

noglider 

For the last several years, I probably spent more time on my Super Course than my other bikes. It does everything, and it's even nice for a weekend ride. I rode a metric century on it a couple of years ago.

It now lives in High Falls, our weekend house.



Now I ride my Bianchi Volpe which is younger and heavier, but I like it. It fits great, and it has a 3x7 drivetrain with brifters, so what's not to like.



Nice to see some people's primary bikes are 3-speeds. I rode mine to the Home Despot today. Hey, it works. It has a 24T rear sprocket, so all of the gears are low. I recommend lowering gears on 3-speeds. I can climb easily, and I coast down hills.

flash2070

For me is my Basso! Went on a 28 mile ride today, and it was a joy to ride! I have and have had a few other high end Italian gaspipe that has come through my hands but my Basso by far! :-) I just had my 78 Raleigh Pro overhauled and will be giving it a try this coming week! My Raleigh Pro was my ultimate grail bike, and I do hope that it performs and exceeds expectations! :-)



Flash

onespeedbiker

Been spending some time on the old Allez recently.



I put the toe clips back on just to keep in practice..

peazweag

Lots of sweet bikes guys

SJX426 

If I’m going to be honest, I haven’t ridden much as a result of moving from the west to the east. I have not found a good road to ride on and not being able to shower when I get to work hampers my commute urges.
I spend too much time reading this forum. I am inspired and wish I had a larger stable to choose from. Even if I weren’t in the financial recovery state, I don’t have the room for n+1.
Since I have not been riding much, I expect this will be the most ridden as I get back into shape:



If I decide to go on a trail, I can change it over in about 20 min including the rear tire to this. I bought two identical head sets to facilitate the fork swap, and just by disconnecting the cable at the lever, it is switched over. The front wheels stay with the forks.


Once I get the tires glued on or finish salvaging my Rigida clincher rims, I expect this to my most popular ride. Don’t know if I will keep the tubulars on it or not, likely not. I was thinking of leaning towards a gravel grinder configuration as well. May need another set of wheels. As mentioned in other threads, it will be painted sometime at the end of the summer. WD40 will preserve it.



For my focused rides, I will likely continue to use this one. It has the tightest geometry for focused exercise and with the tubulars, the most hard core fun for this guy.

LeicaLad 

Very nice bikes.

I presume you have found the Mt. Vernon Trail, the W&OD trail, the C&O gravel grinder special trail, the Custis Trail, and the many other trails in your area? It ain't NoCal, but there are decent options to ride.

Cheers!

bikamper

From 2005 to early last year most, but not all, rides were on this beast.

1964 Dunelt Sports, 2 speed fixed gear. Does all I ask of it.

Early last year, I rediscovered the pleasure of riding the kinds of bikes I had as a kid. Below is my 1952 Monark Rocket with a 2 speed Bendix manual shift hub.

I did most of my commutes to work last year on this guy. Kind of nice to just hop on a bike wearing my work duds. There is a big ol' basket on the front of it now.

WNG

I only have one road bike now, and it's my primary ride. My recently rebuilt 88 Bianchi Premio.



2011/2012, it used to be my 94 Schwinn Crosscut. It was my do everything go to bike. Fun ride! I hope to get it back.

SJX426 

Leicalad: yes, I am aware of them. Rode from Belle View to DC and down to Mt V. On the Trek and the 'Nago. 15MPH limit and the quality of the trail doesn't work for the 'Nago, hence the mod's for the Trek and how it will be configured. The other trails would be good for the RockHopper and/or the Trek. Thanks for the comment!

rgver

This is my most used bike right now. A Fuji Special Road Racer S10-S that has become the go to.

Bandera

frantic,

Diamondback Apex!
I had an orange one that I augured into a Big Bend hillside in '88.
Nice to see one in service.

My highest time bike is my avatar.