Luddite

^ LoL

MEC is an awesome place to get bike accessories etc.

TamaraEden

Well, living in Los Angeles means that even though the dollar is stronger in the states, shipping wouldn't be worth it. But, we are going to Ottawa/Gatineau in November so maybe I'll get something for the bike I don't have yet Just went bike shopping today.

Dzrtrat

Love the bike very nice figure.

Luddite

Thanks...I think! lol.

Incidentally, I went and checked the receipt: size 18 bike. Small b#### I aint.

Dzrtrat

Yes compliment.....The bike has nice lines, pictures were very flattering.

Luddite

Oh. I'm an amateur photographer so I'm twice complimented.

I freaking love the bike, it's just so...liberating.

Celos

Here's mine. I took the pictures this weekend after finally getting around to washing the bike. It's a 2004 Specialized Sirrus Comp, kitted out in summer commuting trim. Around here the fenders could come off in the summer, but it's more work than it's worth.

Luddite

I like, I like. Fenders come in handy when it aint raining in cases of giant puddles from sprinklers, people hosing stuff off etc.

Totaled108

Cool thanks, that triangle thing on the left of the rear wheel is a flag holder the previous owner had installed. Its gone now, just put a rear rack for my panniers.

I love the white walls too, only $15 each, 27"x1.25 at biketiresdirect.com. I'm lucky enough to live within 5 miles of there office/warehouse, instant gratification.

This thread is great bike porn.

AlmostTrick

Are these the tires you bought?

https://www.biketiresdirect.com/pkekr...sscyklo/pp.htm

The description says tan/skinwall, but the photo looks like a whitewall. I didn't see any other whitewalls.

ride4jc

I'm still Fred - but I have to admit I love the simplicity of this steel frame, single speed (flip flop hub - haven't tried it as a fixie yet) bike. Bought it used off Craigslist and rode it to work this morning. It's fast, too - but the 30 degree hill I have to deal with is a bear on this thing. Worth it for the ride the rest of the time. I confess, I love the ride of the steel frame...
Won't replace my road bike, but for commuting it is my new favorite. I'll be adding a rack for my panniers and possibly replacing the saddle.

Mith242

One more shot, but B&W this time

Luddite

Nice shot, nice bike but small nitpick, you cut off the bottom of the front tire in the photo.

*just finished intermediate photography class lol

joninkrakow

In this case, this is an artistic device. By cutting off the bottom of the front tire like that, it creates and imbalance, creating a sense of instability or movement. The bike is moving off the front of the image--a very immediate and dynamic effect. This, I fear, you will only learn in your advanced photography class. ;-)

-jon

Luddite

I think it's the equivalent of cutting off someone's feet or the top of their head in a photo...alas, there will be no advanced class for me.

ChainlessRev

OBVIOUSLY self plug but def worth sharing to add to the mix! Chainless folding bike!

ChainlessRev

Here's the belt drive Verdion with a Dahon rear rack.

mdiluca

349 a la brompton in the works? black maybe?

Totaled108

Its these ones - https://www.biketiresdirect.com/pscpp..._x_1_14/pp.htm

It says off-white, and I got alittle dirt on them when installing, and they still look pretty white.

On its first commute, 5am on a great Portland morning.

cc700

yay!

just got it out of the shop, they installed the fork and headset.

i went in with a threaded fork and they gave me this one and threadless for the price of the repair. surprised, but happy




will install fenders and maybe get a rack or pannier rack.

might also convert to drops with barend shifters.

canyoneagle

<<<<Pics coming soon>>>>

2005 Bianchi Milano 120th Anniversary (Grey paint) with mods:
- Flat bars (MUCH improved riding position for the commute)
- Barends from my spare parts bin - great climbing and cruising position
- Topeak Explorer rack with trunk bag. No more backpack for me!
- Planet Bike fenders
- SPD mountain bike pedals (from my spare parts bin)

I initially wanted to get rid of this bike because I felt it wasn't up to the task for my commute. Once I changed out the handlebars, it became a completely different bike. It is amazing how riding position can influence a bike's "feel". Now I'm content to ride the bike until the Nexus 8 falls apart, at which time I'll build up my cyclocross commuter and use the Bianchi as a project bike.

<<<Pics soon>>>>

HardyWeinberg

Here's my new travel bike, which I commuted on today, and my son's commuter at the school rack:

Bike-Bum

Nice looking ride. Can you put a rack on it? And what size is the frame?

cc700

thanks! i think it's a 16".

it has one set of eyelets so i can put fenders on or a rack... though i will probably do one of those seatpost racks and just run fenders.

one thing you can't really see is the red retroreflective tape on the seatstays. i'll get some black reflective tape for the wheels too. i'll also mount my superflashes.

FujiHeavyFreak

Here's my daily rider, found it for $20 then just added a Kona fork & Avid disc brake setup for cheap