2018 Geared Bikes Photo Thread
05-30-18, 01:32 PM
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Here are a few of my bikes.
~1996 Lemond titanium
1982 McLean, repainted by Weigle
1974 Raleigh International, repainted by me
2002 Burley Zydeco
~1996 Lemond titanium
1982 McLean, repainted by Weigle
1974 Raleigh International, repainted by me
2002 Burley Zydeco
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Tom Reingold, tom@noglider.com
New York City and High Falls, NY
Blogs: The Experienced Cyclist; noglider's ride blog
“When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments.” — Elizabeth West, US author
Please email me rather than PM'ing me. Thanks.
05-31-18, 08:14 PM
#83
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I don't see a thread for this year's bikes-with-gears pics, so I might as well be the one to start it.
Here is my commuter/city bike, with recent changes. New this month are the handlebar and the Sturmey Archer internally geared hub.
Since picking up the frame for a song two years ago, I’ve completely reconfigured it at least three times. It’s had fixed gears, single speed, and now three speeds. Track drop bar, bullhorn, classic road drop, and now riser. No brakes, one brake, and two. I’ve tried two different seat posts and at least three seats. It’s not that I didn’t like any of the previous setups, I just have trouble leaving stuff alone. I’m always looking to make it even better for its intended purpose (which varies according to my mood and changes in my overall bike collection). Each time I've made a big change, I liked it better than before.
If you look closely, you’ll see I was not afraid to use a few hardware store parts on it. Most of the components are really good stuff, though. I especially like the PDW fenders and the cargo rack. I’m quite happy with my Brooks saddle, too.
My wife gave me the rear hub as a Christmas gift, and I built the wheel on it myself. Turned out pretty good for my first one.
I prefer to route the shift cable along the top tube and seat stay, instead of the more conventional down tube and chain stay. One reason is to prevent interference with my heel when the crank comes around to 9:00. It almost interferes with a pannier on the rack, but actually clears.
This bike is versatile, durable, and comfortable… but also heavy. It’s everything my Parallax is not.
Since I got it put together three weeks ago, I’ve ridden it more than all my other bikes combined. I keep a dedicated headlight, taillight, and tool pouch on it so it’s always ready to go. I can honestly say I LOVE this bike.
Here is my commuter/city bike, with recent changes. New this month are the handlebar and the Sturmey Archer internally geared hub.
Since picking up the frame for a song two years ago, I’ve completely reconfigured it at least three times. It’s had fixed gears, single speed, and now three speeds. Track drop bar, bullhorn, classic road drop, and now riser. No brakes, one brake, and two. I’ve tried two different seat posts and at least three seats. It’s not that I didn’t like any of the previous setups, I just have trouble leaving stuff alone. I’m always looking to make it even better for its intended purpose (which varies according to my mood and changes in my overall bike collection). Each time I've made a big change, I liked it better than before.
If you look closely, you’ll see I was not afraid to use a few hardware store parts on it. Most of the components are really good stuff, though. I especially like the PDW fenders and the cargo rack. I’m quite happy with my Brooks saddle, too.
My wife gave me the rear hub as a Christmas gift, and I built the wheel on it myself. Turned out pretty good for my first one.
I prefer to route the shift cable along the top tube and seat stay, instead of the more conventional down tube and chain stay. One reason is to prevent interference with my heel when the crank comes around to 9:00. It almost interferes with a pannier on the rack, but actually clears.
This bike is versatile, durable, and comfortable… but also heavy. It’s everything my Parallax is not.
Since I got it put together three weeks ago, I’ve ridden it more than all my other bikes combined. I keep a dedicated headlight, taillight, and tool pouch on it so it’s always ready to go. I can honestly say I LOVE this bike.
Dave
06-04-18, 02:05 PM
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nice bike
06-05-18, 06:52 PM
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from my ride today
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Cambodia bikes, Bridgestone SRAM 2 speed, 2012 Fuji Stratos...
Cambodia bikes, Bridgestone SRAM 2 speed, 2012 Fuji Stratos...
06-05-18, 09:46 PM
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seems like a nice place 
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06-06-18, 06:03 AM
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Lancaster is nice if you like manure all over your bike.
06-10-18, 08:39 AM
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sweet
06-12-18, 09:20 PM
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I've always said if you've gotta have an enormous tumor on your arm, it's nice if it turns out to be a narwhal. Of course, this is extremely rare.
06-12-18, 09:56 PM
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My daughter is trying to get into SCAD and got a kick out of the drawings. Thanks.
06-12-18, 11:13 PM
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I'd love to see a full description of that build. Trying to ID components and can't quite get there.
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06-13-18, 08:28 AM
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I will definitely take more close up pictures, but I want it to be completely finished first. I’m just waiting on some miscellaneous accessories (bottle cages and such) to arrive.
Soma Stanyan frameset
Velo Orange Grand Cru hubs laced to H Plus Son TB14 rims w/ 28c Panaracer Pasela PT tires
Velo Orange Grand Cru 50.4 BCD crankset w/ TA Specialties Pro 5 chainrings & MKS Sylvan Road pedals w/ MKS toe clips and straps
NOS Suntour Cyclone 7000 front & rear derailleurs w/ Dia-Compe ENE down tube shifters
Dia-Compe 610 centerpull brakes & Gran Compe 202 drilled brake levers
Nitto Pearl stem & Nitto Mod 177 HT bar wrapped in Brooks Cambium tape
Brooks Cambium C15 saddle & Nitto S65 seatpost
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07-18-18, 09:13 PM
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That's really pretty.
Very classy looking. Stunning, in fact.
Well done.
Very classy looking. Stunning, in fact.
Well done.