Official "My name is..." "And I ride..."

[dieselcruiserhead]

I thought it'd be cool to do an official intro for the bike section of all of the MTBers & Expedition Bike riders... Who you are, where you're from, what you ride... What's you're mojo... Etc :)

So.. Post up!

( I'll go as soon as I can find some of my pics :) )

[ntsqd]

So something like:

My name is Thom and I have a Bicycle Addiction. These are 3 of the 9:
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u196/ntsqd/Bike%20Stuff/monocog1.jpg
All I did was add the Avids, shorter RF stem, and the smoothies.

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u196/ntsqd/Bike%20Stuff/IMG_0283-1.jpg
Built to resemble an early Mt. Tam bike as featured in the Smithsonian article. 70's era Schwinn frame, Landing Gear Fork, 8 speeds, Atom/Sachs drum brake hubs converted to sealed cartridge bearings, poly lined internal cable routing, 35 lbs.

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u196/ntsqd/Bike%20Stuff/SSone.jpg
Bike is an SS build from parts sourced as my student budget could afford them. I was riding it by early '98. Uses a short cage road deraileur for tension after a Singlator type device proved totally unreliable on the Downieville Downhill. Too fat to ride it much these days.
Trailer is a scratch built sized to hold exactly 3 full brown paper grocery bags (remember those?). Frame weighs 11 lbs, rear wheel & tire assembly weigh 10 lbs. :bike_rider:
EDIT: Just noticed that my Chico Townie is sort of visible hanging on the wall in the background. S-A drum hubs, unkwn BMX Cruiser frame, Powerlite bars.

[Funrover]

Name is Aaron
From Colorado

I have a horrible addiction.......

Trek SS
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c353/Funrover/Bike/Palmer%20Park/Jan%2028%202009/DSCN0052.jpg

Schwinn Rocket 88
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c353/Funrover/Bike/mymtb.jpg

Schwinn Super Sport
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c353/Funrover/Bike/IMG_9687.jpg

Haro Impulse
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c353/Funrover/Bike/Red%20Rock%20Canyon/Dec%209%202008/IMG_9239.jpg

Raliegh
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c353/Funrover/Bike/IMG_0405.jpg

Not pictured - 1946 Schwinn B-6 and 193? Elgin(I think)

[dieselcruiserhead]

Sweetness :) Good stuff guys!

[HelaJames]

My Name is Jim and I ride:

A Santa Cruz Blur LT

[111db]

Jon. Just recently dusted off my USA 1995 Trek 950 to get it on singletrack again. No pics but its the "vintage" (ha) green to purple fade. Hoping to upgrade to a rear suspension bike without centerpull brakes soon, and retire the Trek to neighborhood use.

[Funrover]

My Name is Jim and I ride:

A Santa Cruz Blur LT

Looks like Tahoe in the back,... I was looking for trails when my wife and I were out there

[HelaJames]

Looks like Tahoe in the back,... I was looking for trails when my wife and I were out there

That pic is last summer on the Flume Trail in NV on Tahoe

[adventureduo]

Hello, My name is Dave and im too heavy for my bike :victory:

i ride a TREK carbon fiber Fuel.

http://inlinethumb12.webshots.com/43467/2939179820034696539S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2939179820034696539PwMAEZ)

My other bike you've never heard of. Trust me :)

[bigreen505]

I'll get some pics up soon. But until then, my name is Bill and I ride a ...
1983 Atala with Campagnolo bits and pieces (perpetually for sale)
1993 Diamondback Axis TT with old school XTR, recently rebuilt with Avid Juicy 7 and Marzochi Marathon SL (about 24 lb, but it rides nice)
2006 Cannondale Synapse

Currently in time-out:
Trek 9900 team issue - builds up to about 21 lb. Very stiff.

[Pokey]

my ridez:

[ChuckB]

My "newest" bike is a 2002 Specialized Enduro Pro - We have had more than one trip to Big Bear together :bike_rider:

http://www.bike-alog.com/bikepedia/Helpers/thumb2.aspx?w=800&h=800&filename=2002+Specialized+Enduro+Pro.jpg

Not my picture, but exactly what it looks like. My wife mostly rides it now.

My other bike is a '93 Giant Iguana with a Rock Shox Indy XC front fork, otherwise stock. Had this bike since I was 13 (yes, its been that long) and did one trip to Mammoth with no suspension. My brain is still vibrating from that trip ;)

Wish I could afford a new bike but its not in the cards right now...

(edit) Almost for got my name, see screen name ;) Currently living the dream in Hawaii.

[jerdog53]

My name is Jerry and i have a Mongoose Teocali Comp

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa102/jerrrymoran/Mongoose003.jpg

[Funrover]

Joaquin - IMPRESSIVE COLLECTION!!! Looks like a lot of great classics there!

[phxtoad]

Hi, my name is Todd... and I wish I rode more often.

Did a ton of road and mountain biking in the '80's in Tucson. Now it's a once a week commute and maybe a Sunday cruise with the wife every now and then. :(

Road bike since 1985: My build - 1984 Trek 760 frame, Campy, Galli, Specialized & other components. Finally gave-up on sew-ups in 2008 when I had my wheels re-built with clinchers.

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg304/phxtoad/TL%20Bikes/IMG_1365a.jpg

Mountain bike since 1998 (or was it 99?). Ibis Alibi. New rubber, but thinking about going to street/dirt 2.1's...

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg304/phxtoad/TL%20Bikes/IMG_1366a.jpg

The Cruising Vessel. 2008 Trek Classic. Really fun to commute on actually (14mi R/T in cruise mode). Wald Giant Delivery basket hold to hold my flips.

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg304/phxtoad/TL%20Bikes/IMG_1368a.jpg

[Funrover]

nice!

[budski]

Hi Im budski!

here is my....

$30 single speed project bike

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3118/3130629806_930df705d7.jpg


my $80 giant bike, which I blew the fork on the first ride out...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3220/3129798277_21c8d1dcf0.jpg

my $120 felt cruiser...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3355/3190795752_6c6304122f.jpg

[dieselcruiserhead]

Very cool guys....


Here is my rundown.. I thought I'd let the bikes tell some stories...

First, here is my little breakdown of bikes/ the garage. Between of the two of us (me and my wife) we have 8. Then we probably have another half dozen down at the shop which are mostly POS burning man bikes & old cruisers... In my hands are the bars off a '71 Honda motorcycle that will likely end up as the handlebars on my cruiser/townie (the white trek in front of me).

Bikes from left to right are:

Hanging left:
My Ventana MTB
The '98 S-Works Single Speed

On the floor:
my old mid 90's Trek Hybrid/Cross
Carrie's Cruiser

to the right of me, in the closet:
Carrie's Giants: her roadie and her full suspension

hanging on the wall:
Motobecane 29er Outcast - single speed
My old Univega roadie, still truckin...

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=25945&stc=1&d=1234997205

More bikes: My wife Carrie. This is a Burning Man bike. This is my buddy's turbo diesel 60 to the left of her under construction... We have probably a half dozen more Burning Man bikes mostly down at the shop (where this pic was taken). That is also an old mid 50's Schwinn tandem frame, brazed. Probably too rusty, unfortunately to do anything with...

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=25942&stc=1&d=1234995918


Bike stories:

I started riding as a kid when my dad got us old Specialized Hard Rock bikes when we were about 12 or so and we basically rode them to death through about 16 or 17 when we finally got our first cars...

We grew up in the Adirondacks (upstate New York) so had free range with little danger so we were sort of gone all the time, playing with buddies, biking and skate boarding. The two towns (Keene & Keene Valley) are about 5 miles from each other and between them is the Ausable River with small and medium cliff jumping and fishing and swimming holes all over the place. The MTBs were basically the method of transportation and sometimes we'd ride 15 or 20 or 25 miles in a day between the towns and swimming holes. We lived at the top of the road about 4 miles straight uphill (in the highest house in New York State) so that was part of the trip too, streaming down hill at 45 or 50 etc - pretty scary and crazy looking back at it. No sunglasses required as we'd go so fast the tears would come out of the side of yours eyes and stream towards your ears...

Years go by without riding and finally, one day, I spent a whopping $90 for an old road bike (old 10 speed) that was an early 80's Univega. This was in college in Burlington VT.

I was an intern earlier that summer down in D.C. for a summer and we hung out at a nasty bike messenger bar (dollar Guinness) in Madams Organ and became friends with some of those dudes (and thought messengers were "cool" - as nutso as they were getting hit by cars regularly). So that was my style in Vermont on the Univega, rippin through traffic, usually no helmet. Quite retarded. I'd also find myself in the middle of nowhere miles and miles from anywhere and was my one and only time I was a "roadie" to an extent... Burlington is (or was at the time) cool because you could be in the middle of nowhere within 5 miles... The Univega is the first/closes bike on the right in the top-most pic, with the mustache bars with white handles (still truckin' 10 speed style) and would be a hell of a fixie today... Here she is and a friend's old S-Works on the roof of my HJ60 making the trek across the country when I was moving out west in 2001. Somewhere around Gunnison Colorado if I remember correctly.. Pardon the crappy pic, photo of a photo:

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=25946&stc=1&d=1234997205

In 2005 Carrie & I started going to Burning Man so we acquired a plethora of bikes related to that, mostly cheap off Craigslist. This is my mid 90's "Trek Hybrid" that has been through hell and back and has never so much as even had a flat. I bought it for $15 at St. Mary's thrift store in Heber City. She's about to see full retrofit into 'cruiser' status with some fatty/knobby cross tires and a paint job. This is the one that will end up with the Honda motor cycle handle bars.

This was also my 'first MTB' here in Utah (I was literally rippin' around on it, including some crazy descents!).. LOL, it's also a '29er' with its 700c cross wheels... She is still my #1 townie:

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=25949&stc=1&d=1234998112

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=25950&stc=1&d=1234998112

After the Trek and my wife's cruisers made the trip to Burning Man on the roof of the diesel '71 FJ55...http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=25947&stc=1&d=1234998112


When I got being really into MTB again I ended up with an old 2001 Stumpjumper hardtail from a friend for only $150 if I remember correctly. Not a lot of change between (hard tails at least) from 2001 and today. One of the last great Specialized bikes with real class, they just don't make them like this any more.... The frame was about 3.5lbs and pretty killer and just a hair small so now it lives in New York State with my little brother as his #1 bike... This bike brought the 'biker' out of me again here in Utah as I'd been years and I live in MTB heaven and was hardly riding (doh!)... Since then it's been a pretty brutal addition (and loving every second of it). This little bike also went through hell and back for me and was my #1 MTB even through all of last season...
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=25943&stc=1&d=1234997205

I also bought a really clean (basically brand new) '98 S-Works frame on Ebay as a result - for only $36! This is both "my baby' but one of the bikes I ride the least as it's also a hair too small for me. It will be really hard to ever sell this bike though. It's only been a single speed since I've owned it but have switched to 29er permanently for any single speed activity... It would make a good townie though, maybe.. I also found the magic gear (36/20 or 36/21 works great on it), chainstays at 16.93" if it helps) and 36/15 also works killer for around town... I rode this guy even through the spring of this year (and riding single speen made me a much much stronger rider in general).

Again, this bike really has a ton of old school Specialized class...
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=25944&stc=1&d=1234997205

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=25948&stc=1&d=1234997841

Finally, last fall I started researching and researching on potential bikes, mostly using the MTBR forums to finally move beyond POS/old used bike status. I was able to get cost through a friend and basically ascended right to bling-MMM MTB. It also uses 650b wheels which are a pretty sweet hybrid between 29er and 26" wheels, gaining a lot of momentum... Really a work of art. She is shortly getting a new RockShox fork and getting bumped up to 5.5" travel. She is a good all-mountain style bike as is currently my go to and I already have thousands of miles on her... XT components, Hadley hubs, yada yada...

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=25953&stc=1&d=1234999454

[dieselcruiserhead]

Image that, I ran out of photos in that post...

The Ventana in action... This bike rules... Also, climbs like an absolute goat..

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=25954&stc=1&d=1234999600

"Cow skull rock" out in the Uintas...

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=25955&stc=1&d=1234999693

Some build up pics... Really, a work of art in every way in opinion. Also, durable and stiff as hell. And finally, hand made in California. I bought the frame primarily because it fits me well, but 650b also intrigued me and it's been a sweet ride.

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=25956&stc=1&d=1234999763

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=25957&stc=1&d=1234999872

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=25958&stc=1&d=1234999872

[Funrover]

Nice collection... glad to see I am not the only one addicted!

[ntsqd]

Found a pic online of my sole road bike. Paid $50 for it from a garage sale. The PO said they used to Time Trial (?) and this bike was built from spare parts to be a trainer. Some trainer. All Dura-Ace except for the King headset.

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u196/ntsqd/host/IMG_5267.jpg

[adventureduo]

Damn $50?.. you scored.

[bigreen505]

Found a pic online of my sole road bike. Paid $50 for it from a garage sale. The PO said they used to Time Trial (?) and this bike was built from spare parts to be a trainer. Some trainer. All Dura-Ace except for the King headset.

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u196/ntsqd/host/IMG_5267.jpg

That looks suspiciously like a Sampson Ciao or maybe a Trihiti. Drop Eric at sampsonsports.com a note and see what he says. The headset alone is worth $50.

[dieselcruiserhead]

I was going to say the same thing --- wow, some deal... My guess is (I hate to say it) but probably a theft of some sort. Those wheels when they were made... Geez I forget the cost...

[ntsqd]

The PO looked buff enough to support her claim of having been a serious rider. It had been poorly maintained and she had mentioned that she had been riding after she stopped racing. I suspect that the bike didn't mean anything to her because it didn't cost her anything since her mechanic built it up from sponsored spare parts and she claimed that the frame had "gone soft". If she was spinning a story then she's pretty danged good at it. I'm still cleaning WD-40 grunge out of some of the little grooves in the weld beads. I've had to replace all of the drive train. Couldn't convince the pedals to come out of the crank arms - badly twisted a hex key trying, so it now has some 105's on it.

Frame is a GT according to the typical badge welded to the rear of the top tube. Fork is a carbon fiber Coda 'Slice.'

Those weren't the wheels that came on the bike, she didn't have the original wheels for the bike any more. These were just "some wheels" that she had. I looked them up shortly after I got the bike, well over a grand in late 80's dollars is what I recall. They're also known for sudden total failure, usually resulting in rider injuries. Right now it's on my trainer.....

[dieselcruiserhead]

OK cool, makes a little sense..

[Grim Reaper]

I'm into older bikes and deals.

My daily driver is a 1995 T700 Cannondale that just got a set of Tiagra Brifters, front derailleur and a 105 Rear derailleur and a 9 speed rear wheel upgrade. It also got a Octalink 26/39/48 crank set I am not sure I like. When I go touring I think the 22/32/44 Coda cranks are going back on it. SKS fenders, Brooks Champion Flyer, Topeak MTX rack and trunk bag with fold out painers to make it a nice rounded out driver. Don't have a current picture. here is some older ones.
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=26163&d=1235613558
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=26168&d=1235614034

My dry single track/ backup/ utility bike is a 1998 M400 made more of a hybrid with a Specialized Crossroad on the back for traction and the 85PSI rating and a Specialized Hemisphere up front. MTX Rack and Planet bike fenders.
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=26164&d=1235613558

My Sunday driver is up for sale as my lower back just cant handle the riding position. Its a 1989 SR600 3.0 frames Cannondale. Full 105 group with a 7 speed Uniglide and Biopace 105 crankset. Wolber GTX wheels with Contact Ultra sport tires. Fase but painful. I refer to it as the "cruel mistress" She hurts my back and my nether region and makes me walk funny for days after 40 mile rides.
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=26165&d=1235613558

One of my wife's bikes is a real find....a $10 thrift store find. A bike I figure has about 50 miles on it before it was left neglected in a garage for 20+ years. Its a 1987 Georgena Terry "Gambit" Its a women's specific bike made for somebody 4'10-5'2" (wife is 5ft). It has a 27 inch rear wheel and a 24 inch front wheel to allow for minimal toe over lap with an appropriate top tube length while keeping nice seat and head tube angles for stability. 4130 CroMo frame, Sugino crankset, Shimano light action derailers with indexed shifters and DiaCompe brakes with "junior" brake handles. It is all original down to the bar tape and tires.
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=26166&d=1235613622

Her other bike is as near as I can tell a 1984 Cosaro "Cabrio". Can find almost nothing of the brand. It was sold from Greggs bikes according to the sticker but nobody that currently works there has been around there long enough to remember anything about them LOL. Interesting high mid tier Mixte bike. Tang Alloy 2001 frame (MnCo), Suntour ARX derailleurs, Ratchet shifters, Suntour Freehub, Rando bars and Diacompe 500 brake set. This bike needs rims. Back is ben and the front is a cheap replacement Trying to find a good front hub that matches and lace a set of matching rims. This bike is known as "La gomme de visage". Thats French for "The face eraser". Wife face planted the first 200ft she rode it. :Wow1:
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=26167&d=1235613622
She also has a Walmart Schwinn MTB bolted to a trainer. LOL.

Bikes that have passed through my hands in in the last 12 months
1984 Peugeot P8
1984 Miyata six ten
1990 GT out post
1978 Schwinn Continental II
1989 Peugeot US Express
1991 Trek 720
1997 Trek 820
1972 Joannou Racer
1987 Schwinn Cruiser Supreme

[Funrover]

Cool!!

[datoy]

I'll have to get some pictures taken:

MTB is a Scott Spark Ultimate (Full carbon)
Cannondale Road Tandem
Douglas Precision Road Bike

[01tundra]

uh.....my name is......slim shady.....what.....no.....wait.....I mean Jonathan and I need to be riding more often. Here my latest build, Santa Cruz Heckler -

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v419/01tundra/Bike.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v419/01tundra/bike-1.jpg

[dyogim]

Mike. Here's my old DH race rig:

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_oJh5dgNo-iY/SaQSi4Ghq2I/AAAAAAAABc0/SA0kPh3y6yU/s800/old%20DH%20rig.jpg

Sold it to by a tranny.

Still have my 99 superv500 turned freeride. sun ringle rims with 2.3 high rollers., mrp guide, white bros triple clamp, 6" disc f & r. I'll post a pics when I get home.

[dieselcruiserhead]

saaweet old White Brothers fork...

[ujoint]

Damn, missed this thread!! I'm Chris, and these are my current rigs. I'm about to sell the AC and get something lighter!

2005 Giant AC-1. Stock except for the 888 fork. Great bike, been riding it hard since day1, never lets me down. I just need something lighter since I have a DH bike now, and the AC is too much for the trails I'm riding.
http://photos-g.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-snc1/v2352/163/0/1189359345/n1189359345_30343654_3781923.jpg

And here is my new baby. Cannondale Gemini DH. I PC'd the frame in flat black. This bike is a tank!
http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/113/l_909f0fdf4b0c35cb2cf397c41dc7c4fa.jpg

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1804/163/0/1189359345/n1189359345_30227223_9881.jpg

http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/99/l_ca7820cc6a4aad800557c0f94687216a.jpg

[Mike.rider]

my name Michael and i ride several transitions

pics

http://p1.pinkbike.com/photo/2535/pbpic2535152.jpg

http://p1.pinkbike.com/photo/2637/pbpic2637901.jpg

http://p1.pinkbike.com/photo/2663/pbpic2663260.jpg

http://p1.pinkbike.com/photo/2663/pbpic2663257.jpg

http://p1.pinkbike.com/photo/2663/pbpic2663247.jpg

right now I am down to 4 bikes, Transition Blindside, BottleRocket and Trailor Park and I have a GT moto built as my lake bike.

[Funrover]

Sweet pics

[yubert]

My name is Yubert and it's been 5 years since I've actively rode my MTB bikes. My favorite local trail was the San Juan Trail. I'm so out of shape, I doubt I could ride up let alone down that trail.

However, I'm planning to get back into MTB and thinking of upgrading my bikes. I like the Santa Cruz Blur and the Lightspeed Niota.

My current rides are a 1998 Klein Manta Race and a 1997 Schwinn S-Carbon, both pictured below.


http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t223/yubert615/MTB%20Bikes/DSCN0009.jpg



http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t223/yubert615/MTB%20Bikes/DSCN0014.jpg

[1speed]

Unified rear triangles, cool! :sombrero: Don't see many of those rolling anymore.

[1speed]

My name is Jim and I have an addiction.
The wife and I went out for a ride this morning so I snapped these. His, Surly Steamroller. Hers, Uno.

http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/pp258/singlespeedin/Bicycles/P3070006.jpg

http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/pp258/singlespeedin/Bicycles/P3070007.jpg

More to come later.

[Desertoutpost]

I'm Carl and I ride....

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a346/hotrodtuna/014-4.jpg

and...

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a346/hotrodtuna/015-3.jpg

[1speed]

The mountain bikes.

Single speed.
http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/pp258/singlespeedin/Bicycles/P3120019.jpg

Geared.
http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/pp258/singlespeedin/Bicycles/P3120024.jpg

Another fixie.
http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/pp258/singlespeedin/Bicycles/P3120030.jpg

The bike shop corner of the garage.

http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/pp258/singlespeedin/Bicycles/P3120031.jpg

http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/pp258/singlespeedin/Bicycles/P3120032.jpg

[dieselcruiserhead]

wow, 1 speed. Gorgeous... I love those q-balls as well, very pretty!

[Funrover]

WOW.. impressive collection!

[mcgovski]

I want to play...pics are a challenge for me...

Specialized SL2 Tarmac with SRAM Force and Mavic Ksyriums
Kona Kula 29'er Geared
Kona Kula Supreme 26" single speed
Kona Rad Jake Cross Bike x 2


i will attempt pics again later

Chris

[Oilburner]

Great thread, just in time for spring!

Lots of bikes at our place. I have three old-skool Raleigh 3 speeders rocking around town. You could all me the "fleet administrator". I give/loan them to people and they just keep going, they bring them back when they break, it<s fun to be biking around downtown and see one of your "loaners" chained to a post somewhere!

Andre, your Univega had me doing double takes, it reminds me of one of my favorite bikes. My dad rode an old 63cm frame raleigh road bike all over europe and he had it while we were kids. It got too rough and he hung it up in the rafters and ended up buying a nicer racer, and I eventually laid claim to it. At 6ft4 it was about perfect for my frame, so I built it up and rode it for a few years as my main commuter. But, it was always a little too big for me and I eventually started riding a smaller frame. It got stripped and the frame got hung up for a while. My girlfriend rows competitively and I was at practice one day checking it out and this poor guy, about 6ft 6, shows up on a super small and rusty race bike. Poor guy looked so uncomfortable. So I built up a parts-bin-special racer out of the old raleigh frame and gave it to him. A few years later he's still riding that big blue horse.

My own bike fleet is an 80's bright purple tange frame setup fixed gear with profile deep Vs and Surly hubs, a Trek Fuel 80, an awesome Azonic dirt jump frame I am building up single speed, and an old Pista track bike that my girlfriend has laid claim to...

[OneTime]

Keith and I ride Giants. A Reign for the dirt and a TCR for the road. Wiffy has the same bikes. Good thing is I can steal parts from her bikes. Bad thing is I spend twice as much on parts.

I always joke with my wife, "If you come home and find my bikes, Land Cruiser and dog gone, be worried. I might not be coming back...."

[wjtoy]

Hi my name is Kyle and here is my few:

Santa Cruz Heckler
Kona Stinky
Jamis Beach Cruiser
GT 24" BMX

[grouch]

Well it has been a very long time since I have ridden but that will change soon. Here is my trusty Rascal. In the 90's, this bike meant more to me than anything. I had to take out a loan for it. It cost a lot more than the Camero I was driving at the time. I love this bike and would never get rid of it although I did consider it at one point. I just bought the love of my life her first bike for her birthday, a Trek 7.2. Now I have a partner to ride with again and look forward to riding all the fantastic trails in New England.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c355/7wt/DSC_0002-1.jpg

The bike is in pretty much the same condition as it was when I rode it back throughout the 90's except for the pedals. I had a set of Onza clipless pedals that were rusted out and my Sidi's were shot and I didn't want to buy new shoes so I just threw on the Haro flatties. XTR, XT and LX groupo with Syncros bits for good measure.

[Rallyroo]

My daily commuter
http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/5986/commuterbikemf7.jpg

My mountain bike
http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/8711/mtbve5.jpg

My bike in the middle
http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/7498/dscn0116xy7.jpg

I'm not at home right now, so this is a representative photo of my folder w/20" wheels.
http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/1724/speedp8ka3.jpg

[Cackalak Han]

http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss150/pnutwot/IMG_0374.jpg

http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss150/pnutwot/IMG_0378.jpg

My wife's. Bought it to convert to SS, but was a little too small for me. Might be a little big for her, but she enjoyed our little ride this week. If she catches on to cycling (I really hope!), I'll get her a proper bike. Please ignore the gigantic DH pedals that I put in place of clipless that she is not ready for yet.

http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss150/pnutwot/IMG_0380.jpg

Hopefully will add a bike or two to the stable this year.

[IntrepidXJ]

Hello, my name is Randy, and I'm new to the biking scene.....picked up a 29er in Jan.

http://myxj.net/g2/d/136560-2/IMG_4948.JPG

http://myxj.net/g2/d/137773-2/IMG_4705.JPG

[Flounder]

My name is Flounder, I'm a roadie. <Welcome, Flounder> I've been skinny tire free for two seasons now. Now I live and play in the dirt full time.

Prescott is where I live and ride. I feel super lucky to live here.

27696

I have other bikes (Dura Ace and Force equiped road and 'crossers) but this is the bike that counts. I'm over owning a fleet.

Spot Brand 29er single speed. Fox fork, White Industry cranks and Ti BB. Thompson bar and stem with Chris King headset and hubs.

Seen here outfitted for a three day tour of the Colorado Trail. Also serves as my daily ride, sometimes commuter, race machine or patio decoration.

:bike_rider:

[expoxj]

I'm Noah and this is my ride, sort of. I don't have a good pic on my comp so same frame different setup.

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/Noahjspain/xxteam.jpg

[Funrover]

Man there are a lot of great bikes in this thread

[CLynn85]

Finally bought my first "real" Mt. Bike last weekend. It's an 09 Gary Fisher Wahoo Disc.

I made my Roadmaster mountain bike last me through college for 4 years, though after actually trying some mountain biking senior year with it, it was pretty much worn out. A couple years later I decided I needed a more active summer hobby so I went shopping again.

I test rode so many bikes I can't remember them all. SEVERAL specialized bikes including all the different hardrocks, a couple rockhoppers, even a crosstrail, trek 4300's, raleigh mojaves, and finally a couple of Gary Fishers. I even test rode a Montague paratrooper and came close to ordering one, but decided the cost-benefit of the folding frame just wasn't worth it for my needs. My budget was in the 400-600 range and the Wahoo really just felt the best. I was originally going to just go with the rim brakes but having never ridden with discs I just wanted to try it, so I figured it was worth the initial investment.

I will admit I had a little buyers remorse last weekend thinking I'd gone a little overboard, that is, until I went riding with it Sunday on the local Lodi Farm trails.

I FREAKIN LOVE THIS THING!!! I'm so glad I made the jump and wish I did a long time ago. Now I can't wait for my next chance to get out on the trails.

Thanks again to all who helped in my decision making process.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3555/3593546643_f8d1f6e2de.jpg

[nonamegiven]

The name's Brian and I ride a early 2000's Cannondale F700. I've been wanting to upgrade to a full suspension bike, but not sure what to get, money is tight and it's even harder to find the time to ride right now. But this is what I ride at the moment.

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc100/fastang2k1/005-6.jpg

[dyogim]

Other than my DH rig I posted before, this is my one and only rig now. Wish I hadn't sold my other one...

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_oJh5dgNo-iY/SjUyH4Fi-uI/AAAAAAAABzw/WI4dHDSliVs/s800/P6140980.JPG

[Cackalak Han]

Finally took some pics of the Steamroller I built up a couple of months ago.

http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss150/pnutwot/IMG_0550.jpg

On a local trail

http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss150/pnutwot/IMG_0536.jpg

[T.Low]

I've got 5 bikes. I cycle thru them every couple of years. This year it was time to replace my hardtail, a Kona Pahoehoe which I bought new in '98. I replaced it with a Kona Unit 29er hardtail, which I added gears to. I'm likin the 29er.:bike_rider:

You'll quickly see a theme here: We live in Bellingham just down the street from Kona Mountain Bikes. Transition is just up the road also.

My main bike is my Kona Dawg Primo, 5" front and rear. It rails the turns and its perfect for my tyope of riding. No suprise as it was researched and developed on my home mountain, Galbraith, in Bellingham, Wa.

For the bigger drops and for weekends at Whistler I have a Kona Stinky Deluxe, 8" front and rear.

My wife (code name "The Jenerator" ) won't part with her trusty '02 Kona King Kikapu (3" front and rear). She also has a Kona Stinky for Downhillin, and a Fire Mountain for commuting. She won a Kona Joe at a bike fest. Its on Craigslist.

When the gang wants to stretch out on the mountain roads, I've got a Felt 65, and The Jenerator has an all carbon Trek 5200.

Oh yeah, and I have a Miata for a river paddling shuttle bike.

(Note the old futon frame recycled into bike rack.)

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee258/wannahuckmastinky/Winthrop%20To%20Chelan%20July%202008/IMG_08971000.jpg


30' deep garage allows for island workbench across from beer fridge and foosball table behind The Jenerator's Nissan Murano (between toolbox and hockey gear).
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee258/wannahuckmastinky/IMG_09091000.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee258/wannahuckmastinky/Winthrop%20To%20Chelan%20July%202008/WinthropToChelanBackroads48.jpg


http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee258/wannahuckmastinky/Winthrop%20To%20Chelan%20July%202008/WinthropToChelanBackroads50.jpg

[upcruiser]

Guess I missed this thread the first time through. First off, wow, you guys have some nice quivers! And shops for that matter! <drool>

Well, I don't have anything too special but ride the hell out of what I have. My main three bikes are

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk149/kristian_s/008.jpg
Specialized Epic Comp, running fatty 2.3's on it for trail riding since the rocks really chew up the tires around here. I haven't warmed to disc brakes yet either, I'm a v brake guy.

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk149/kristian_s/005.jpg
Specialized Allez Elite

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk149/kristian_s/006-3.jpg
'86 Fugi Cadenza. My first mountainbike. I used it for cross training for when I raced motocross and also used it to preride many tracks. I rebuilt it and gave it to my father who never used it, I repo'ed it and use it for a utility bike/town bike. Probably my most prized bike. I want to swap that cheezey fork back off the front and have been keeping my eyes open for a rigid fork. This bike does it all and hey, check out those biopace chainrings!!



Some of the others...

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk149/kristian_s/oldscannedpics3001.jpg
My old trusty Mongoose Expert Pro, redline cranks, S&M bars, haven't rode it in awhile but used to do alot of dirt jumping with it.

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk149/kristian_s/010-2.jpg
My first road bike! Motobecane Super Mirage. I fixed it up for a town bike for my ex girlfriend but utilized as much of the old components as possible. Its a classy ride!

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk149/kristian_s/004-1.jpg
My single speed project. If I ever find the time to finish it. The frame is from my old hard tail Mongoose IBOC Team that I rode for a good 12 years. I've got all the parts I need now aside from a new stem and bars. Going with the old school Amp linkage for on the front too! Should be a light (but wicked stiff) whip.

That's the more interesting stuff. I've got some old cruiser townbikes and such but I've been giving alot of those away lately trying to get rid of some of the clutter. Its nice to have some extra bikes though for when i have guests in town.

[Bad Voodoo]

I missed this one too. Hi y'all. I'm Chris, and I ride a Cannondale Caffeine F1:

http://img387.imageshack.us/img387/4329/1000281.jpg
http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/1359/1000282w.jpg

I also ride a 'Pushed' Cannondale Jekyll 800 with SRAM X.9 components, but funny enough, no pictures handily available.

[Cackalak Han]

I told myself that I'd never pick up another 26" bike.....

Until I ran across this steal of a deal for a 1998 Stumpjumper Comp HT. I remember DROOLING over this bike back in the day. I need to do a few things (change bar, stem, saddle, etc.), but I am looking forward to riding this bike.

http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss150/pnutwot/StumpJ1998.jpg

[Grim Reaper]

Well I have been through a few bikes in the last couple months.

In my Flip pile right now is a VERY nice 1983 Trek 500 (it was a 520 till I stole the triple cranks for my wife's Mixte in page one :bike_rider: ). 1986 Raleigh 460 Technimum. This bike showed up with a bunch of 105 parts on it dated 91. Swapped them out with light action that would have been what it came with.
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=30071&stc=1&d=1246547964
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=30072&stc=1&d=1246547964

A Trek 950 that my buddy found on I75 still attached to a Thule rack after it fell off something. Whoever lost it never came back. He waited with it for 25 minutes before throwing it in the truck and selling it to me. The back tire has a bald spot where it looks like it was getting dragged. I think it was on the back of a RV. The bike was VERY beat up and neglected. Tires dry rotted. The Alvino shifters didn't work. Fixed them last night and need to lube the bearings today. Think this one is going too my buddy.

Sold the SR600 after deciding I just wasn't enjoying it and I wanted to buy something else.
Also had a very nice 88 Trek 360 come and go.

Have a very clean 95 Proflex Arcadia I bought thinking that it just needed a rear Elastomer spring. Stuffed a couple spring bushings in it to get it rideable and the drive side peddle hole was stripped. Need to Helicoil that or part it.



My 95 T700 (58cm) is in limbo (and pieces). I found a 98 T700 that was the next size up (63cm). Showed up with Flat bars and 8speed thumb shifters on it and the drops with 8speed STI's in a bag. Cannondale touring bikes make big jumps in sizes. Always felt the 95 was a little on the small size. My optimum size in a road frame is 60cm. I find that despite it being a hair tall I really like the 63cm. The 98 got all the 9speed parts put on it. Already but 400 miles on it commuting and pleasure rides.

Trying to decide if the 95 is going to be sold or build up as a modern "Randoneer" with 8speed STI for Sunday rides and any event rides I do like the Tour de Cure.
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=30075&stc=1&d=1246547964
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=30073&stc=1&d=1246547964



The wild card bike was a $8 garage sale find on my street. Its a 1984 Fuji Touring III with a 25 inch frame and a 48 spoke extra HD back wheel (rims match and are correct according to the catalogs). :bike_rider: The frame size is making me think this may be the Randonner and sell the 95 T700. It is in rough cosmetic condition and needs to be fully sanded down and painted. It is actually in decent mechanical condition. It has marks from a full set of racks front and rear. Wish I knew the history (The lady I bought it from does mass estate buys so she didn't know). This bike has been toured a LOT and maintained. It rides wonderful.
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=30074&stc=1&d=1246547964

[Funrover]

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=30073&stc=1&d=1246547964


I am really digging this one

[Cackalak Han]

Just picked up.

http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss150/pnutwot/IMG_0675.jpg

[1speed]

A few more of the collection:

Fetish Penna converted to fixed gear with a White Industries ENO eccentric hub.

http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/pp258/singlespeedin/Bicycles/P7160065.jpg

My Tenth Anniversary present with a mix of Record and Chorus parts.

http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/pp258/singlespeedin/Bicycles/P7160067.jpg

I set this one up with gears again for some upcoming Tri's.

http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/pp258/singlespeedin/Bicycles/P7160069.jpg

[ntsqd]

A bike that I stumbled onto for my girlfriend.
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u196/ntsqd/Bike%20Stuff/IMG_0704.jpg
It is a steel custom from a builder by the name of Micheal Celmins. It was apparently built for some fellow's girlfriend and she rarely if ever rode it. Those are 700c wheels. Bar & stem are Cinelli 26mm parts. I've yet to find a listing for that short of a stem in any of the Cinelli oriented pages. My tape measure says 42cm CtC. This one cost me quite a bit more than my garage sale (http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=349528&postcount=22) find, but it is a sweet heart of a machine & my GF likes riding it because she can go FAST!
She does have some troubles with the friction shifters so I'm on the look-out for some used "Brifters". The wheels shown were built by a friend quite a while back and were put on for the eventual index shifting. I'm not sure why, but I feel compelled to set aside & save everything that I upgrade.

If there are any who remember or know of Rory O'Roark (sp?), I've been told that Celmins built him several frames; and that he stopped building frames just short of 500.

[thecriscokid]

My name is Flounder, I'm a roadie. <Welcome, Flounder> I've been skinny tire free for two seasons now. Now I live and play in the dirt full time.

Prescott is where I live and ride. I feel super lucky to live here.

27696

I have other bikes (Dura Ace and Force equiped road and 'crossers) but this is the bike that counts. I'm over owning a fleet.

Spot Brand 29er single speed. Fox fork, White Industry cranks and Ti BB. Thompson bar and stem with Chris King headset and hubs.

Seen here outfitted for a three day tour of the Colorado Trail. Also serves as my daily ride, sometimes commuter, race machine or patio decoration.

:bike_rider:



What is that aluminum bracket that you have for your stuff sack off of your saddle? A cut up bottle cage?
Looks like a great overnight set up.

[Grim Reaper]

I am really digging this one

Thanks. I am really enjoying it. Did a 47 mile ride on it yesterday. Just a joy to ride. Unfortunately I found cracks in the rim around the spoke holes so I am about to try my hand at wheel building.

Here is "Scrappy". A while back I bought a set of Araya anodized black wheels that had thread on free hub. I was going to build a light single speed with them (and may still do it). Had a 1988 Schwinn 4130 world sport (built by Giant) that was rough and ended up parting it to fix other bikes.

Had a Trek 95 MTB that I sold the wheels to a buddy to help him out (could have sold the bike for a $100 but only had $20 in it so he bough the rims for $20). Threw the 7 speed free hub on the wheels, then stuck all the 950 drive train and bars onto the Schwinn. Rattle caned it satin black, outlined the lugs in red for that "rat rod" look and topped it off wit ha set of 700x23 Continental Ultra sports.

Rides nice! :bike_rider: I may need to add some travel agents or change levers to the brakes. The MTB Canti levers take a LOT of pressure to make the Shimano road bike brakes do their thing. It stops good just takes a lot of grip.

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=30433&stc=1&d=1248017381


I also found a 70's Raleigh Grand prix 60cm at the curb with the trash. Missing the seat and post (probably a brooks) and the simplex rear derailleur is bet up bad other wise the bike is in surprisingly good condition. Picked up a 18 tooth BMX freewheel and give that a run for a while.

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=30434&stc=1&d=1248017381

[Flounder]

What is that aluminum bracket that you have for your stuff sack off of your saddle? A cut up bottle cage?
Looks like a great overnight set up.That...is a bit of ultra-light touring genius. It's little more than a Minoura dual-bottle bracket turned upside down. That bracket is normally used to mount two bottle cages behind your seat. I just inverted it and used it to mount an Outdoor Research "Hydrosack" stuffsack. The idea was to simply move the stuffsack down and away from my legs. Worked great. Added no weight to speak of.

By the way, this is more than just an overnight set up. The only limit on the number of days here, is food and water. With no water resupply, this set up would accommodate 3 riding days. With water and no food resupply, I could probably stretch this to 5 days depending on weather.

[dieselcruiserhead]

Very neat.. I ride the exact same bike as my single speed. I'll snap a photo some time, awesome frame... :)


Just picked up.

http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss150/pnutwot/IMG_0675.jpg

[Grim Reaper]

Picked up a brand new 1983 Fuji Del Ray yesterday for $25 at the thrift store. If this bike has 50 miles on it I would be surprised. :bike_rider:
Put air in the tires and took it for a couple laps. ride nice. Need to service the bearing out of fear that the grease has dried out.

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=30801&stc=1&d=1249003033

[Funrover]

Every now and then those gems show up

[Grim Reaper]

Every now and then those gems show up

I have landed way more then I deserve. That Terry I posted on page one is also like new, more so then the Fuji. The 360 Trek and the 500 Trek were both very nice as well. That 73 Grand Prix frame cleaned up very nice. I found a decent Suntour 7 Derailleur that will work for it if I can't fix the Simplex. If I don't have to work this weekend I should have that on the road this weekend.

I live in a hilly upscale area. Lots of these hiding out around here. :bike_rider:

Lined up a set of Brifters for the Trek 950 Touring addition I am building for the wife. I now have all the parts to assemble (once I pick up the brifters) I hope to have that on the road this weekend as well and get my wife riding with me. I'll post that when I get it done.

[Funrover]

I have a buddy in Golden that seems to keep finding scores like that. Cheap as heck even.

[dieselcruiserhead]

What a great thread to come back to and check out... The best is all of the lurkers and bikes different folks are riding. . And what collections!

[Joaquin Suave]

I commandeered my girlfriends cruiser and turned it into a 29"er singlespeed mountainbike.

http://www.overlandhardware.com/images/bonz_bike.jpg

[ryguy]

Couple of my xc bikes I recently moved to the house.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/lici_ryan/DSC02498.jpg
My scapel 2000 bone stock
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/lici_ryan/DSC02499.jpg
but my Zaskar LE I built from from bare frame, it had a sid fork but it blew out years ago and i never got around to fixing it. I've got a cannondale cyclocross and a yeti lawwill dh-8 still to move.

[FLnative]

Hey guys, I'm Jonathan and ride a Santa Cruz Heckler and Kona Shred.

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm216/FLTacoma/DSC01543.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm216/FLTacoma/DSC00624.jpg

[Cody1771]

I my Name is Cody. and i do stupid things on this Bike

http://www.covebike.com/bikes/images/peeler1.jpg

[Cody1771]

Like this

This is me throwing myself off of a latter bridge, sorry about the bad picture my buddy is not the brightest photographer. the guy standing under me is 5' 11"

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2535/3869495994_03b224a564.jpg

And this is me standing under it after the fact. you can see the take off in the trees to my upper right and the landing at my feet to the left. the rock pile is the lip of the landing

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3501/3869508012_0a112f0a34.jpg

[jh504]

Like this

This is me throwing myself off of a latter bridge, sorry about the bad picture my buddy is not the brightest photographer. the guy standing under me is 5' 11"

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2535/3869495994_03b224a564.jpg

And this is me standing under it after the fact. you can see the take off in the trees to my upper right and the landing at my feet to the left. the rock pile is the lip of the landing

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3501/3869508012_0a112f0a34.jpg

Wow, I grew up riding freestyle bikes and I thought WE were crazy. I started mountain biking to "tone it down". Got to give you props on that one.

My name is Jason and I ride an oldschool Cannondale Killer V.

[Cackalak Han]

I my Name is Cody. and i do stupid things on this Bike

The only difference between stupidity and talent is the aftermath. You're still standing after that huck, so :26_7_2:

[nonamegiven]

I commandeered my girlfriends cruiser and turned it into a 29"er singlespeed mountainbike.

http://www.overlandhardware.com/images/bonz_bike.jpg

That is one sweet lookin' bike. Ever hear of Skid Town? They build the same style of cruiser/mtb. :victory:

[JamesDowning]

My name is James and I ride a Giant Pistol...

Not what you're thinking... this is the best picture I have of it... strapped to my BajaRack. :)

http://www.thedownings.us/images/giant-pistol.jpg

Here's a catalog picture of it...

http://www.giant-bicycles.com/_upload_us/bikes/models/zooms/2005/Pistol_1.jpg

This is a video I took a while back from the handlebars... the video gets better around 1 min in.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0HGD8zkRXI

Cheers!

[Joaquin Suave]

That is one sweet lookin' bike. Ever hear of Skid Town? They build the same style of cruiser/mtb.

Thanks for the compliment!

No, I hadn't heard of Skid Town bikes. I just googled them, VERY COOL!!!

I was lucky enough to aquire 2 of the Cook Bros. Racing's 25 Anniversry cruiser frames (29" wheel) while they were still making them.

[Corey]

I guess I have not posted to this one yet.
My name is Corey, and I just got back into riding again on a 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro.

Had the stock tires changed out when I got it to Kenda Nevengal 2.1 stickees, some Shimano pedals I bought years ago that are clipless one one side, and regular on the other, and I put on a Cateye Micro Wireless computer.
Also a Topeak toolkit/bag combo for the seat.

Site picture

http://www.specialized.com/OA_MEDIA/2009/bikes/9192-10_RH_pro_orange_l.jpg

It meets the approval of Col. Jack O'Neil too

http://www.pnw4runners.com/bike_stuff/2009_rockhopper_pro/7.jpg

http://www.pnw4runners.com/camping_trips/aug09/1.jpg

http://www.pnw4runners.com/camping_trips/aug09/7.jpg

[efuentes]

Hi, my name is Edmundo, and I just did an On/Off Road metric Century on this. :sombrero:


http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z111/mundofuentes/frankie.png


I save it from the trash, paint it, put some components from my parts bin and strap a nice GPS to the bars.:victory:

Steel is Real ....

[Saline]

Not a very good photo for sure. As it turns out I don't have many photos of my bike. Anyway, my name is Josh and I ride a 2008 Yeti 575. Plus I live in Fruita!!

[nonamegiven]

^^^

Sweet van! I also like the road sign. That's one hell of an incline!

[BeachBum]

Here's mine last summer during the "Camino de Santiago".

Trek EX7
Old Man Mountain Sherpa rear rack
Carradice Super C Panniers and handlebar rack.

1000km in 18 days on the trail

[ckkone]

Surly Long Haul Trucker:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2575/3938534603_667a0617b6_b.jpg

more pics here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/21465476@N00/sets/72157622051141278/)

[Cackalak Han]

Nice LHT!! At times, I wish I would have gone with a LHT or CC, but still love the Steamer.

[ckkone]

Thanks, next on my list is a Big Dummy!

[Funrover]

Well I have a new member of the family...
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c353/Funrover/Bike/APEX/SEPT%2009/DSCN1062.jpg

[1speed]

I laced up a new set of fixed gear wheels for the Surly Steamroller to run cyclocross tires and did a 22 mile dirt road ride in the Eveglades today, had a blast! Now it's my favorite "Road bike" paved and unpaved, just swap wheels!

The wheels are: Velocity Blunt rims, Origin8 track hubs and DT Swiss Supercomp spokes. The tires are Kenda Quicker 700x32's. No brakes and gearing is 51x19 (remember it's FLAT in FL).

http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/pp258/singlespeedin/Bear%20Island%209-27-09/P9270823.jpg

http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/pp258/singlespeedin/Bear%20Island%209-27-09/P9270832.jpg

http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/pp258/singlespeedin/Bear%20Island%209-27-09/P9270840.jpg

In the next pic the dark shape to the left behind the trees is a Black Bear crossing the road!

http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/pp258/singlespeedin/Bear%20Island%209-27-09/P9270847.jpg

[Cackalak Han]

1speed - That's an awesome set up! My neighbor is into cyclocross and I'll be doing my first race this year, on my Steamroller. I'm looking to pick up some 32-35 tires. My only concern is the mud clearance on the brakes, but I'm sure it'll be okay. I'll probably run freewheel and set up two brakes.

[Bogo]

I haven't ridden a bike off road in over 20 years, and when I did I just used standard DF framed bikes. Currently I only have two bikes. My first ten speed, and steel framed Nishiki bought some time in the '70s. I also have a Cannondale ST-500 touring bike bought back in '83. I have front and rear Blackburn racks on it. I should have kept the two Cannondale racing frames I had made as they were from before they sold racing frames and bikes retail. I also had a pair of custom Klein racing frames that were made back in '82. I gave up on them after bending a bottom bracket on one of them while racing.

[Funrover]

I haven't ridden a bike off road in over 20 years, and when I did I just used standard DF framed bikes. Currently I only have two bikes. My first ten speed, and steel framed Nishiki bought some time in the '70s. I also have a Cannondale ST-500 touring bike bought back in '83. I have front and rear Blackburn racks on it. I should have kept the two Cannondale racing frames I had made as they were from before they sold racing frames and bikes retail. I also had a pair of custom Klein racing frames that were made back in '82. I gave up on them after bending a bottom bracket on one of them while racing.

While the collection may not be new... You have a very impressive one IMO

[MotoDave]

I just got back into Mountain Biking last year, after a few year's hiatus. This is my current ride:

2008 Specialized Pitch Comp
Fox 36 Talas
Hayes Striker Disc Brakes - 8" front, 7" rear
Old XT drivetrain

http://www.stormracetech.com/IMG_5244Large.JPG
http://www.stormracetech.com/IMG_5245Large.JPG
http://www.stormracetech.com/IMG_5246Large.JPG

[SupraTuRD]

Nice to see some Cannondale fans out there! Tons of other sweet bikes as well!

My name is Atsushi and currently ride a Monkey Sh!t Brown Cannondale Prophet 1000 with a few upgraded components. This is my second C-dale... first one was a hardtail F900SL... really loved that bike but had to sell it to purchase my current love.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f159/SupraTuRD/Cannondale/PICT0079.jpg

[Louisd75]

Half mine, somewhere between Seattle and San Francisco (southern Oregon, I think)

http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad341/louisd75/Tandem%20Trip/DSCN0774.jpg

Not exactly ultralight camping but we had a blast. Going back to a single bike was a bit exciting for the first few minutes. Lots of other bikes in the stable, this is the only one with a handy picture.

Louis

[1speedlos]

1speed - That's an awesome set up! My neighbor is into cyclocross and I'll be doing my first race this year, on my Steamroller. I'm looking to pick up some 32-35 tires. My only concern is the mud clearance on the brakes, but I'm sure it'll be okay. I'll probably run freewheel and set up two brakes.
Single speed 'cross is where it's at. I raced SSCX back in Colorado, and it's amazing how much faster you can be in crappy conditions. Besides, you're off the bike on any section that you'd need particularly low gearing anyway.
I did the Texas CX State Championships in '07 fixed, and don't particularly recommend it if you're interested in results. Sure had fun, though!

Los

[Bike_Mech]

Hello, my name is Chris and I have a lot of bikes(15 - 20'ish in different forms resembling built and unbuilt bikes)...
Part of the collection:
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/85/246477751_27c805a4f0_o.jpg

But here is my Surly Crosscheck in touring mode being used.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3288/2822415913_ec1359a4c2_b.jpg

And my pride and joy.. My custom built Antonio Mondonico.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2466/4011634343_7077c2c892_b.jpg

And my usual mtb I ride a Titus swicthblade. Old pic, the bikes been through many changes since.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3506/4012414496_5c09a46afd_o.jpg

[tacollie]

Hers my ride. Big front wheels are sick.

[1speedlos]

Carlos, and I ride a Wily 29" and a Pugsley. I also ride a Cross-Check, and a LeMond Fillmore.
The Pugsley is my first geared bike in over 6 years, and my first geared mountain bike in 9.

[jpvm]

Hi there , I'm JP from Chile, I drive a Nissan Patrol 2000 and also got the MTB dementia .... ahahah :wings:

My bike is a 2006 Trek 6500 SLR , with some upgrades :

-Rock Shock Reba Team Front Fork , Uturn, pop lock w/handlebar command. 100 mm
-Shimano XT Front trigger Gear levers
-Shimano XT Front Derraileur
-Shimano XT Factory rear Derraileur
-Shimano XT Hollowtech II Crankset
-Answer Carbon Fibre handlebar
-Race Face Deus Tee
-Selle Italia SLR Carbon / Titanium Seat
-Cat Eye Computer
-Lizzard Skins
-Rear Tioga Factory DH 26 x 2.3 tire , Front Bontrager Ranger oem 2.1 tire

http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/7182/jp1a.jpg

http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/6079/jp2a.jpg

[Asha'man]

I'm Brian and I ride an '07 Gary Fisher XCal 29er. I'll never go back to little wheels again. The bike is stock with Avid disks, Reba fork, and X7, but I think I'm going to go tubeless next season. I've had more flats on this bike since I've owned it than in my entire riding career before. Love it, though, and need to get out more.

[Flounder]

I'm Brian.... I'll never go back to little wheels again.I hear ya. Big wheels are the ticket.
:wings:

[Corey]

but I think I'm going to go tubeless next season. I've had more flats on this bike since I've owned it than in my entire riding career before. Love it, though, and need to get out more.
Going tubeless myself before to long.
Looking into the various kits out there right now.

My next bike I pick up this next spring/summer I will switch over to tubeless also.

[JMyerz]

My name is Justin and I ride a 2009 Kona JTS with a custom SS setup (White Industries Eno Hub).

I just did a 100 mile race on it... love this bike. Would like to get a SS Mt Bike as well.

[kweetech]

I'm Matt...and this is my tractor
Santa Cruz Chameleon....fat tires and hard tails :victory:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v375/kweetech/IMG_0844.jpg

[Printer]

Nice thread and nice bikes.

I consider myself to be lucky

I ride a bike for a living.

Specialized hard tail, Disc brakes

Will have to dig up a picture of my work bike.

[Corey]

I'm Matt...and this is my tractor
Santa Cruz Chameleon....fat tires and hard tails :victory:

Great color and nice looking bike.

[efuentes]

My interpretation of an Expo Bike.

Rawland DSogn on its first ride, 4 hours worth :victory:

To sum it up, The idea works, gravel, road, singletrack, you name it.

700cX40s for now, should be sweet with 650bX2.3.

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z111/mundofuentes/Rawland/S5030218.jpg

[Viggen]

Jarrod, and I ride a:
03 Trek Liquid 20 (only thing untouched is the frame) with many many many upgrades, in the woods:
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Ez_kAAtm95g/R-JiaM68zII/AAAAAAAAFC8/0I8k0ogl3WQ/s640/IMG_2534.JPG
09 Cervelo P2C with a couple things in TT races:
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Ez_kAAtm95g/Sl42L696D0I/AAAAAAAAJlY/sgjW6XPypHs/s640/IMG00180.jpg
01 Iron Horse ARS 7.0 as my commuter/ around town bike. Used to be my XC race hardtail before I stopped racing off road. No pics of that one.

[toddz69]

My bike choices seem to match my tastes in vehicles as well - I tend to go wtih the classic or older-styled bikes. My mountain bike is a mid '90s Ritchey Project 20 and my road/town bike is a Rivendell Atlantis. My Rivendell has moved its way up the sentimental scale in the past few months because it was stolen this past summer. Through a series of serendipitous events, I was able to track it down and get it back about 6 weeks later. The case is still winding its way through the court system and I was told today that the case will be going to trial (a jury trial for a bike theft :Wow1:) on Feb. 8th. Crazy.

Todd Z.

[nonamegiven]

I'm Matt...and this is my tractor
Santa Cruz Chameleon....fat tires and hard tails :victory:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v375/kweetech/IMG_0844.jpg

Nice bike. I'm having a hard time choosing to go with a softail, there's just something about a hardtail and fattys. Kinda fits like an old pair of jeans.

[tacollie]

I say hardtails all the way. I would skip on the soft tail and get a good steel or ti frame. Soft tails feel like they have a flat tire to me.

[jkrat]

Hi I'm Russ and ride a rocky mountain slayer 30

[mustangwarrior]

Hello, My name is Dave and im too heavy for my bike :victory:

Hi my name is Nick, and I too am too heavy for my bike....lol

I ride an '06 mongoose wing elite mtb, although lately it has seen way more pavement than dirt

http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy293/mustangwarrior/SS852931.jpg

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/415RVHT3YKL._Mongoose%20Pro%20Wing%20Elite%20Dual-Suspension%20Mountain%20Bike_.jpg

[shortbusadventure]

My Name is Kevin, and I ride a Santa Cruz Chameleon

[Gpzguy]

My name is Jeff, and I ride a Jamis Dakota 29er with Salsa Semi 29er rims and a 180mm Shimano discs.

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk130/gpzguy/BikewithSalsarims.jpg

[Gpzguy]

Nice bike. I'm having a hard time choosing to go with a softail, there's just something about a hardtail and fattys. Kinda fits like an old pair of jeans.

Hardtail 29er! Works for me :victory:

[EricBirk]

Eric and I ride a 2008 Marin Quake old pic attached

Mod list:
2008 Boxxer WC fork
Chris King 1.5 headset
Sunline direct mount Boxxer stem
Chrome Chromag Fubar OSX 30" wide bar
Elka Stage 5 rear shock
Custom 8" travel rear link from Shaums March
Chromag trailmaster DT saddle
E13 LG1+ Chain guide
Shimano PD-M545 Pedals or Bontrager King Earls when I ride flats
RaceFace Diabolus cranks (too heavy but I am cheap)
Full X9 group (XO just costs too damn much)
729 front hoop w/ Deemax front hub (blew up the deemax hoop)
729 rear hoop w/ Hadley or Hope rear hub (cant remember and bike is downstairs)
Kenda Nevegal 26x2.5 stickies
Avid Codes w/ 8" rotors (hoping to get Hopes this year)

and i do believe that is it...

[Cnickgo]

I'm Nick, and I ride:
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_9zc6yMRk9UE/Sx7QF3ZxwQI/AAAAAAAABCE/JUN3SuiRpwo/s640/DSCN0751.JPG
2002 Klein Palomino
Manitou Splice Super fork
XTR Shifters
XTR Rear
XT Front
RaceFace Turbine crankset (the really light ones)
Avid Single Digit 7s
Mavic 717/XT Wheels
Panaracer XC Pro tires
Stan's Tubeless
= 27lb FS XC rig

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3010/2344789182_c386e5320f.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f75/khgulledge/june28%20century/DSC02060800x600.jpg
Fort Gestus
Columbus Carbon fork
Dura-Ace Shifters, Rear, Front, Cranks, Brakes, Seatpost
Mavic Open Pro/Dura-Ace wheels
...and a lot of climbing logged.

[skibum69]

I bought my first mtn bike in '86, by my 2nd I was doing custom builds and all except 2 since then have been some sort of personal machine, not including the tandem.

My XC for 3 years after I sold my last the DH bike
http://skibum69.smugmug.com/Other/pedally-rides/IMG1916/411586610_2ug8q-L.jpg

My first squishy in 3 years, purdy:)
http://skibum69.smugmug.com/Other/pedally-stuff/P6210003/569654407_ryjqC-L.jpg

And of course a few other pedally machines around...

[Van_Homan]

I'm Brian and I ride a Monocog
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y230/BrianDunlap/junk%20that%20cant%20be%20deleted/Monocog29ergreenway005.jpg

[1x1_Speed_Craig]

I'm 1x1_Speed_Craig. I ride fixed & SS exclusively, and love my Steelman fixxie/SS 'cross bike & Soulcraft SS MTB almost as much as life itself (not really, but close).

My "15 minutes of fame" was writing the http://www.mtbr.com/ssfaqcrx.aspx

I live & ride around Grand Rapids, Michigan.


My Steelman in street skins:
http://webhost.allcom.net/~emenaker/images/steelmanEurocross.jpg

Old photo of my Soulcraft Plowboy (it's has a rigid Vicious fork for years):
http://webhost.allcom.net/~emenaker/images/plowboy.jpg

My "oldie by goody" F700 conversion (first single speed):
http://webhost.allcom.net/~emenaker/images/f700.jpg

The one-off BMX tandem I built for my daughters (from two old Haro "police auction special" BMX bikes):
http://webhost.allcom.net/~emenaker/images/bmxTandemComplete2.jpg

[bluedog]

Some pretty cool bike in this thread. Here are two of mine.

Fuji Track Pro. New for 09 season, we got the whole team on them. Very cool to have the whole team on the same stuff.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v462/bikewrench/Bike%20Racing/BGtrackopeningnightII.jpg

This is my Serotta CHT at Chequamegon 2 years ago. I like to say it's "fully non suspended." Still have it but it's being replaced with a carbon Scalpel this year.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v462/bikewrench/Bike%20Racing/IMG_6636.jpg

I'll post the others soon.


B

[skibum69]

nice track shot-I only have a Surly Steamroller as a coffee bike:sombrero:

[mcgovski]

My name is chris and I have a 2 wheeled problem...

[Verde Rat]

My name is Rob, I ride a GF HiFi Plus w/ 29” wheels, and I also commute to work on a Trek 1500.

[rperks]

Howdy, first post, but long time lurker.
Here are the three I have pictures of at the moment, but there are too many more. Probably 10 bikes or so in the garage between the wife and I.

This is my do everything bike, from single trac to groceries
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4043/4291379384_f6c56fcfb4.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/36302507@N08/sets/72157623125783235/

Then we have the vintage go fast:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4072/4290618211_6aece9ff72.jpg

http://www.flickr.com/photos/36302507@N08/sets/72157623125783235/

anf the new go fast, begging for some serious underbiking:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2750/4174938932_0fa17f11e6.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/36302507@N08/sets/72157623125783235/

You might be able to see a pattern, steel and 700c. I hve come to realize that these bike can take me anywhere I want to go, maybe not as fast off the pavement, but then I would probably miss the bobcats, pigs, deer and other stuff I am out there to se anyway. For an in depth explanation of underbikeing:
http://www.xo-1.org/2007/09/mountain-bikes-who-needs-them.html
and the rest of their articles are pretty good too if you have not seen them before

Rob

[efuentes]

This is my do everything bike, from single trac to groceries
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4043/4291379384_f6c56fcfb4.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/36302507@N08/sets/72157623125783235/


Rob

Such good taste in Bikes ...

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z111/mundofuentes/Rawland/rawlandenelcerro1.jpg

Aint Rawland great bikes.

[Jean-Seb]

Hi ! My name is Jean-Sebastien and I ride many bikes. Just not as often as I should.

- 1982 Peugeot Record Du Monde Fixed Gear
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu17/jean-seb/Bikes/PeugeotExPo.jpg

- 1988 Kuwahara ProStar Fixed Gear (build not completed)

- 2004 Giant XTC custom build 19.2lbs (old pic)
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu17/jean-seb/Bikes/XTCExPo.jpg

- 2001 Giant Boulder "HD". Will one day be built for extended touring, just need a few more parts to complete. No pictures, but here's a link to an article about the wheels I built for it. Right here. (http://www.rouesartisanales.com/article-2315924.html) I'll be sure to make a thread when it is complete.

- And many more... :)

[cletaco]

I'll play too. Below is my Trek Madone 4.5:

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=38205&stc=1&d=1267329036

And here is my old Jamis Durango converted to my commuter:

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=38206&stc=1&d=1267329036

[AMSarge]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v462/bikewrench/Bike%20Racing/BGtrackopeningnightII.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v462/bikewrench/Bike%20Racing/IMG_6636.jpg

B

To continue with the Alberto's theme, only a bit muddier:

http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz167/andysti1/cc0907mjb1047.jpg

http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz167/andysti1/cxsc09smy0902.jpg

[new at this]

All stock, I know, I know, but try to keep your jealousy in check...

Except for a taco'd front tire and a replaced gear crank. Probably both a result of my supple 230lbs 6'2" frame, especially since they were different incidences.

2005ish KHS Alite 1000
http://img638.imageshack.us/img638/3551/mybike.jpg

Sorry, no action shots... yet.

[RocKrawler]

Just bought a once ridden Trek 820 today off CL for $75 to get back on 2 wheels - as soon as I shed the weight of a small human I'll upgrade into something more serious. Action shots as soon as I can find a camera with panorama mode. It kills me that I had to sell all my classic Schwinn 5spd beach cruisers before we moved out here to the east coast.

[jammyauto]

I ride this Jamis to work and around town. I'm going to make a few changes to it and ship it to my dad's house in NY this september. We're going to ride across NY and VT.

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-12/907358/unsorted%20003%20(Medium).jpg

This is my carbon fiber cannondale road bike. I've been putting about 70 miles per week on this bike

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-12/907358/unsorted%20002%20(Medium).jpg

This is my new toy. I just go it yesterday. It's a stumpjumper FSR expert 29er. I see why people refer to these as "tractors". This thing is big and slow and feels like it will roll over anything. It's my first mountain bike. I look forward to getting it out on the trails and looking out for trees and rocks instead of cars.

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-12/907358/unsorted%20001%20(Medium).jpg

[efuentes]

My name is Ed and I ride "Wherever I can", even a rented bike.

90s BH bike, deep in the Queretaro mountains.

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z111/mundofuentes/El%20Aserrin%20Qro%202010/DSC01648.jpg

[jpvm]

Hi, I'm JP, I'm a fan of hardtails and I ride a :

'06 Trek 6500 Disc (Hydr.)
Modified with :

Rockshock Reba Team with poplock fork
XT hollowshaft II cranks
XT front brake levers
XT front derraileur
XT rear derrailleur
Selle Italia SLR ti seat
Answer Carbon handlebar
Schwalbe Fat Albert 2.25 rear tire
Schwalbe Nobby Nic front 2.1 tire
Cateye computer
RaceFace Deus Tee

http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/4807/dsc05223g.jpg

http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/8725/dsc05222i.jpg

[WheelTired]

I Love My Bike !
Just returned from Sedona, AZ, 200 trail miles on my new ride.
2010 Trek TF 9.9 SSL W/ZTR wheels / King Hubs / Crossmark UST Tires.

Madone 6.5 Road / Trek 9.9 Fully rigid short track racer @ 18 LBS / Motobicane Titanium Team FLy 29ER / On One Single Speed Dirt Jumper / Redline Team Pro Cross Bike / Tons of vintage Mountain bikes and Road bikes from the 80's.

Pic taken 3/24...
http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv360/whatwheels/2010TopFuel/2010TF2.jpg (http://s699.photobucket.com/albums/vv360/whatwheels/2010TopFuel/?action=view&current=2010TF2.jpg)

http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv360/whatwheels/1983ToyotaCamperSpecial/P2231093.jpg (http://s699.photobucket.com/albums/vv360/whatwheels/1983ToyotaCamperSpecial/?action=view&current=P2231093.jpg)

[Bike_Mech]

Pic taken 3/24...
http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv360/whatwheels/2010TopFuel/2010TF2.jpg (http://s699.photobucket.com/albums/vv360/whatwheels/2010TopFuel/?action=view&current=2010TF2.jpg)

How are you liking the 2x10? I've worked on a couple brand new bikes with it and I liked it then, but I haven't see any drivetrains with more than 400-500 miles on them.

What the heck is that thing on your front valve stem? That's alot of rotational weight!

-Chris

[WheelTired]

Hey Bike Mechanic...
So far so good, still not Shimano smooth @ all, but a step in the right direction I guess. I was on the 2x9 FSA/XTR last year and loved it, without issues. hoping the same with this drive system.

Funny you should notice my Bar-Barian shock activated light, daughter gave this to me for Christmas.....who cares about a little rotational weight when you have a gift from your little one rolling with you !!

[Bike_Mech]

Hey Bike Mechanic...
So far so good, still not Shimano smooth @ all, but a step in the right direction I guess. I was on the 2x9 FSA/XTR last year and loved it, without issues. hoping the same with this drive system.

Funny you should notice my Bar-Barian shock activated light, daughter gave this to me for Christmas.....who cares about a little rotational weight when you have a gift from your little one rolling with you !!


I run 2x9 xtr on one of my hardtails, and really like it. That big rear cog on the sram appeals to me. I had a co-worker about 7-8 years ago set up his epic with 2x10. He used Campy Record flatbar shifters and drivetrain. He did it more as an anti-shimano move though.

I like the valve cap! It has character!

-Chris

[vtarider]

Hey I really like that rack you have on the front , who makes that?

Thanks
Dave

[WheelTired]

I made it....works great and carries 2 tray's, the arms screw out, makes a good step or bash guard when not in use as a bike rack.




Hey I really like that rack you have on the front , who makes that?

Thanks
Dave

[brennanriddle1]

there aren't too many downhillers on here.

My name is brennan riddle. From socal.
I ride downhill/ freeride.

Demo 9:
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c74/brennanriddle1/CIMG0373.jpg

This is what i do with the demo 9:
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c74/brennanriddle1/CopyofIMG_4174.jpg

Also, i dirt jump a specialized p2.

[EricBirk]

there aren't too many downhillers on here.

My name is brennan riddle. From socal.
I ride downhill/ freeride.

Demo 9:
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c74/brennanriddle1/CIMG0373.jpg

This is what i do with the demo 9:
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c74/brennanriddle1/CopyofIMG_4174.jpg

Also, i dirt jump a specialized p2.

beauty man, looks good!!

[benlittle]

My name is Benito and I ride this... Spec Enduro SL

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=39650&stc=1&d=1270150359

[brennanriddle1]

beauty man, looks good!!

Thank you thank you!

You have some good trails up near you.

happy riding :victory:

[mellowdave]

Dave - And I ride all of these...

Litespeed Pisgah. Used to be my Race Bike.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/50/134618569_18309c961b_o.jpg

Cervelo R2.5 with Record.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/193/440448513_31dfd87b04.jpg

Pinarello Prince, also Record.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/229/447659111_c62f4f4f3d.jpg

This one is really my "expedition bike" it's been every where, I do my URBAN expeditions on a Kona Jake the Snake that I havent taken pics of in a while.
This is an Older Fisher Zigguratt with an XT/XTR mix that I like A LOT. Though I am now lusting after a Specialized FSR 29er that will be mine...ohh yes...it will be mine....
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3143/2455698352_8592a4ce4d.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3030/2455698210_880300558e.jpg

Until recently, my kids didnt think of my trucks as anything more than a method of carrying my bicycles to places to ride.

[squatch]

nice bikes everyone!
my name is Dan and i ride. been in the bike biz since i was a teenager.worked for t. ritchey when i was 16 raced for r.c. at mantis bikes into my 20s and rode on shimano's skunk team for 10 years field testing xtr and xt groups. still ride some and love off road bike tours. only have a few bikes these days but have had some sweet rides over the years, one day i will put up my brian keener built mountain touring rig. thanks for sharing all the cool bikes folks.
happy trails...

[madakira]

Like this

This is me throwing myself off of a latter bridge, sorry about the bad picture my buddy is not the brightest photographer. the guy standing under me is 5' 11"

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2535/3869495994_03b224a564.jpg

And this is me standing under it after the fact. you can see the take off in the trees to my upper right and the landing at my feet to the left. the rock pile is the lip of the landing

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3501/3869508012_0a112f0a34.jpg

Wow......please tell me there was a giant foam pit sit up in the middle of the forest:Wow1:

[EricBirk]

I Love My Bike !
Just returned from Sedona, AZ, 200 trail miles on my new ride.
2010 Trek TF 9.9 SSL W/ZTR wheels / King Hubs / Crossmark UST Tires.

Madone 6.5 Road / Trek 9.9 Fully rigid short track racer @ 18 LBS / Motobicane Titanium Team FLy 29ER / On One Single Speed Dirt Jumper / Redline Team Pro Cross Bike / Tons of vintage Mountain bikes and Road bikes from the 80's.

Pic taken 3/24...
http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv360/whatwheels/2010TopFuel/2010TF2.jpg (http://s699.photobucket.com/albums/vv360/whatwheels/2010TopFuel/?action=view&current=2010TF2.jpg)

http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv360/whatwheels/1983ToyotaCamperSpecial/P2231093.jpg (http://s699.photobucket.com/albums/vv360/whatwheels/1983ToyotaCamperSpecial/?action=view&current=P2231093.jpg)

Nice bike and trucks!!! *drool*

[Akunin]

My name is Akunin, I'm from the Black Hills and here is my "horse":

http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr114/AraiAkunin/IMG_6126.jpg

http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr114/AraiAkunin/Kona/BY5n5BmkKGrHgoOKi4EjlLmZ1SBKkCSklTq.jpg

[eugene]

I know I have nothing near as fancy as the rest of you nor have we went on the long adventures but with my kids being two and four were starting out small and working our way up. So I currently have an "expedition halfwheeler".

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn275/eugenenine/df34e702.jpg

Wife and I have pair if Giant Cypres DX bikes with a CoPilot Limo seat on the back of hers for my daughter and the Giant Halfwheeler behind mine for my son. Since the Halfwheeler hitch doesn't clear the rack so I use some flat aluminum to make some lower mounts to bring it down to the height it was above an adult size bike tire. I'm trying to gear up and prepare for longer trips.

Here's a little closer pic of my mods.
http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn275/eugenenine/56161daa.jpg

[Alaska Mike]

I ride mostly on pavement, since I lean towards the roadie world. Our riding season (non-snow/ice) is fairly short, so I try to make the most of it.

My main bike is a 2007 BMC SL01 Road Racer that I built up with Ultegra 6600 components. It's my race bike, my commuter, my "let's see what's over there" bike... pretty much my go-to bike.

My time trial bike is a 2008 Fuji Aloha CF2. It's a blast to ride, but I don't get out on it enough except for training and races. Too much gravel on the streets, and aerobars are not the most stable platform.

My latest bike is a Specialized 29er hardtail. Nothing special, but I plan on taking it out once the trails dry up a bit more and my fitness improves. Right now it's been limited to rides with the kids and a few short excursions to play around.

[clalor]

My name is Christian and I ride a '95 Specialized StumpJumper M2 FS Comp. I used to ride it on dirt, but lately it's seen much more duty on the wind trainer than anything else. Other than the saddle, seatpost, and carbon fork bridge, it's all original.

I bought it as a year end close out and it's always been a little too small for me. The longer seatpost helped, but the bars being lower than the saddle has only started to bother me the last few years. Tonight, I bought a stem riser to help with the fit and a set of thumb shifters to finally rid myself of the grip shift I've always hated. If those two things don't help, I'll be buying a new bike and turning this into a single speed. :D

http://christianlalor.smugmug.com/Other/Misc/IMG0216/878111706_hjuat-O.jpg

[FreeManDan]

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs638.snc3/32019_1420998119395_1065939232_1224923_1671735_n.j pg
I ride contrabando :costumed-smiley-007

[AMSarge]

My new Singular Swift 29er SS. Absolutely love it.

http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz167/andysti1/stormking.jpg

[alexrex20]

lots of SSers on this board.

GT Peace 9r

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv19/alexrex20/DSC09123.jpg

[Victorian]

Hi,

Have been into cycling since my teens. I started with road racing, stopped for a while and then started with bicycle touring. Totally love it. The longest trip took 10 months through North America.
A little while ago I bought a KHS fully for $300. The bike is nothing special, but has disc breaks and a full deore set. I mostly ride on mountainbike trails here on the west coast. Amazing how much fun one can have with a cheap bike like that!

In the past, I also owned a recumbent. A HP-Velotechnik Streetmachine, a wonderful bike!!!!

42945

42946

42947

[Trey1940]

Hi, my name is Trey, and i ride a 2007 Trek 3900 3x8speed MTB. It's my primary mode of transportation (living on an island is nice) and keeps up well enough on trails. I like it, it fits me rather well, but I'm looking into a new Trek Fuel EX 8 :drool:

No pics yet..

[dyogim]

Recently finished building up an 04 Santa Cruz bullit. Have taken it out a couple of times and out to Northstar at Tahoe....

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_oJh5dgNo-iY/TJtkgBHEzfI/AAAAAAAAD7w/XmSg71am_SE/s640/P9221731.JPG

[martini.ss]

Name: Marty. Funny to see that I recognize a few bikes here from other forums. To say I'm a junkie is an understatement. I'm so bad that I've ventured over to the pusher side of things. I own a small bike shop, and distribute Singular's here in the States.
Swift: General Ss 29er that I used for racing this past season here in WI.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4152/5096931316_f2f259b052_b.jpg
Gryphon: drop bar specific 29er. Also set up SS style.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4083/4954391288_4373fcd9c2_b.jpg
Peregrine: Monster cross bike defined. 2.1 700c tire capable. Rack mounts for expeditions. Quite capable gravel machine.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4130/5096335483_62e3d727e0_z.jpg
Jamis Kromo dirt jumper I use for pumptrack duties.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4132/5056381312_282f3d1d78_z.jpg
Singular Kite 'cross rig.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4143/4920612776_018c76dacf_b.jpg
favorite of the bunch, the Surly Pugsley. Its set up as a single speed now. Feels better that way.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4140/4852985567_2405fa00be_b.jpg
Surly Pacer Roadie:
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_2pMFn07lnyo/SSBc5-ln8II/AAAAAAAAFYM/EqB1fg8XW7Q/s912/DSC_5266.JPG
Ox Brand 29er. My first Ti bike that has certainly whetted my appetite for this wonderous material.
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_2pMFn07lnyo/SUaxUsH2-HI/AAAAAAAAFrs/FEiZ-EBbPOs/s912/DSC_6071.JPG

Anyways. I like bikes. I've got a couple more, but these here get consistent ride time.

[buckshot500]

My name is Paul, and I ride!

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=740550&postcount=79

Been riding since I was 8 years old, except for about 8-10 years when I was in my 20's I'm 47 right now. My bikes are usually completely rebuilt to suit my needs. I enjoy wrenching on them as much as riding them. I have probably owned more than 50 bikes over the years. I'm down to about 7 right now.

[Lookinforlunkers]

My name is Mark, I live just south of Canadas capital city. My ride is a 2010 Trek 4500, it's not the best but I have some upgrades planned. Since returning to the sport I have only been riding in Kanata Lakes trails near Ottawa. I hope to try a couple new trails nearby this coming season as well as maybe a trip to Vermont.

[kntr]

My DH bike.
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p277/kanter1/Bike/DSC03340.jpg

My AM bike.
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p277/kanter1/Bike/DSC03129.jpg

My wifes do all bike.
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p277/kanter1/Bike/DSC01914.jpg

My 8yo daughters do all bike.
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p277/kanter1/Bike/DSC02585.jpg

[Fast Orange]

Hello fellow cycle fiends.

My name's Mike. I'm from Vancouver, Canada but ATM I'm living in China and have been living here for the past three years.

I ride this:

http://bb.nsmb.com/picture.php?albumid=237&pictureid=977

It's my commuter and my touring bike and I'm planning a cross China tour for spring of next year. I'll be fitting it out with a rear rack and a set of fenders but I'm going to keep the bike set-up as it is.

[Squatchout]

You folks have got some real sweet rides. I'm surprised by all the ol' skool and brooks saddles. Sweet!
My name is Mark. Live in MD grew up in Indiana. Been riding about 45 years now. commuting, road trips, expeditions, century's, MTBing. Worked as a shop mechanic in the '80s. Don't ride much or long any more. Knees have been without cartilage for a while now. Waiting on the bionic stuff. I'm loving this forum.

A couple of pics of what's still in the collection these days. Most of my zillions of good pics are on film.
L to R.
78 Raleigh Super Course
"89 Ocshner Zeta(Campy Athena)
Mid '90s Graphtek carbon(Aegis made) Campy Athena and Suntour XC pro)
'89 specialized Rockcombo/ Factory drop bar MTB( has flats on in this pic)
1st gen Cannondale Delta V (lot's of ti parts on this one)
Old Mongoose hybrid
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w3/squatchout/the%20bike%20collection/P6060013Small.jpg

My wife is tiny(4'11) here is her OFF ROAD/grivin/proflex 12" frame 26" whee MTB with original flex stem.
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w3/squatchout/the%20bike%20collection/P6060014Small.jpg

The wife's road bikes.
Alan Aluminum 24" wheels early shimano 105 17lbs with brooks and no ti
47cm Aegis Swift carbon 105 triple group 650 wheels
My old Specialized Transition tri Bike un built in this pic.
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w3/squatchout/the%20bike%20collection/P6060015Small.jpg

Hope you like my ol" skool!

[HiLift Jack]

Time to put the DBack on a slow ride to the trailer park in the hands of a local teenager. Me I am rocking a new 29er that I swore I would never buy. 29er for a bike, that is a fad, no legs, like the hula hoop.

http://beemertwins.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Bikes/DSCN0239/1148051174_4fkZJ-L.jpg

So I rode one and got hooked.

http://beemertwins.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Bikes/DSCN0238/1148050803_GjpRG-L.jpg




Juan

[EricBirk]

My DH bike.
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p277/kanter1/Bike/DSC03340.jpg

My AM bike.
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p277/kanter1/Bike/DSC03129.jpg

My wifes do all bike.
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p277/kanter1/Bike/DSC01914.jpg

My 8yo daughters do all bike.
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p277/kanter1/Bike/DSC02585.jpg

mmmmm 951.... sooooo fast!!
Nice rigs!

[nomad1964]

My steeds of choice are:

Orange P2 - Old beast which I rode from NY to CA.
Felt -35 Roadie 'Oldie'
Airborne - Liberator hard Tail. Commuter / Kid hauler.
Airborne - Roadie converted to Tri
Gary Fisher Hi Fly Full Suspension

[mellowdave]

Dave - And I ride all of these...

Litespeed Pisgah. Used to be my Race Bike.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/50/134618569_18309c961b_o.jpg

Cervelo R2.5 with Record.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/193/440448513_31dfd87b04.jpg

Pinarello Prince, also Record.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/229/447659111_c62f4f4f3d.jpg

This one is really my "expedition bike" it's been every where, I do my URBAN expeditions on a Kona Jake the Snake that I havent taken pics of in a while.
This is an Older Fisher Zigguratt with an XT/XTR mix that I like A LOT. Though I am now lusting after a Specialized FSR 29er that will be mine...ohh yes...it will be mine....
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3143/2455698352_8592a4ce4d.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3030/2455698210_880300558e.jpg

Until recently, my kids didnt think of my trucks as anything more than a method of carrying my bicycles to places to ride.

Just a little note, December 23rd, some jack**** stole my Ziggurat off my rack, right in front of my house.

Lock your stuff folks, with big ugly heavy chains. And always have ammunition ready.

[Cackalak Han]

Looks like it was a nice '99 (?) Ziggurat. I had a 98 Big Sur that was stolen out of my storage. I loved that bike....

[alexfm]

My newest addition. :)

http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss328/alextmodeler/GEDC0039.jpg

Its my "freeride"/urban assault ride. :) (I make myself sound like a real bad-***, huh? Im not. :sombrero: )

[alexfm]

My DH bike.

My wifes do all bike.
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p277/kanter1/Bike/DSC01914.jpg



What pedals are those on your wife's bike? I really like the look of em. And here's a real noob question. :) Whats AM? Im not familiar with that acronym. :snorkel:

[jpvm]

AM = All Mountain :bike_rider:

[chp-sk8]

my name is lungs:victory: and I rock these :bike_rider:

ninerone9 SS
Superfly
Voodoo Wanga SS
Mt Cycle Shockwave 9.5 DH
Redline D440 1x9
Fuji cabon elite roadbike

[alexfm]

AM = All Mountain :bike_rider:

Ohhhhhh. :sombrero: Boy, dont I feel a little dumber. :snorkel: But I guess I learned something today.

[Ace Brown]

Names Alan and my stable looks like this:

2010 Niner RIP 9, Fox Talas, Easton Havens, mostly XTR
2009 Redline Monocog SS
2005 Santa Cruz Blur LT, frame, fork, and misc (for sale)
2005 Mountain Cycle Stumptown, my road bike
1994 Raleigh MT-500

Began riding seriously around 1992 but have slowed down somewhat in the past few years..... age is catching up now.

Alan

[djsixbillion]

My name is Desmond and I'm currently riding a Ventana El Terremoto, with a Fox 36 Talas and Shimano XT/Thomson/Easton stuff. Just found this section of the forum. Are there any other riders from the Northern CA area on here? I'm looking forward to a great spring/summer of riding and a bunch of trips to Auburn and Downieville.

[Gooseberry]

Hi my name is Goose and I thought I had a bike fetish until this Thread and now I can see I dont and :bike_rider:still have room for more.

main ride is a redline mono 9 thats in the van for a ride but this is the pile.
http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/ae113/goosetheberry/P2280252.jpg
http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/ae113/goosetheberry/P2280255.jpg
http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/ae113/goosetheberry/P2280254.jpg

[syke]

Hello, My name is Ryan and I'm not an addi.... wait wrong group

...and I ride a Gary Fisher HKEK

[lbarcher]

My name is archer and I ride a Hoss. Kona Hoss. They used to market them
as the "bike and a half for the rider and a half". At 240lbs I guess I qualify.

[96discoXD]

Well, I'm just getting back into the fray after a few years away from cycling. I'm signed up for the Iceman Cometh MTB race in November in northern MI so I need to start training now!

My current stable consists of the following:

Schwinn lugged-columbus tubing road bike with a mix of 105/ultegra/dura ace components. My first new bike purchased when I was 13 (I'm 38 now). One of the last lugged frames built in the USA if I'm not mistaken. It's my baby now and has a few upgrades but I've maintained dura ace downtube shifters and the old crowned/lugged steel fork for the nostalgic look.

Trek 820 steel mountain bike, my first mountain bike I ever purchased. This one is getting powdercoated orange as I type this. I'm building it back up as a commuter/touring bike with a set of Vuelta zero lite wheels and some 1.25" width slick tires. It'll have a rigid fork, front and rear racks, fenders, and a mix of Shimano components with a road triple in the front and 9-speed rear cassettes on both wheelsets. Hope to have the frame back next week and build it up soon.

Specialized rockhopper, my old 26er that I still plan to ride, hardtail aluminum bike with Deore LX/XT components

2010 Motobecane Outcast 29er with Rock Shox fork, disc brakes set up as a single speed with a 9-speed rear hub right now. I just purchased it as a reasonably priced ride to train with my buddies who both have rigid SS 29ers.
Future plans are to install a rear derailleur, shifter and cassette and run it as a 1x9.

2010 Gary Fischer Wahoo - 13-year old sons first rear MTB, he'll be riding with me a lot this summer

Gary Fischer MTB (don't recall model) wife's bike

[dblosch]

My name is Dan, and I'm in the Yeti tribe.

This one replaced my Giant Trance and Schwinn Fastback 27 that were both stolen. I decided to upgrade to these wheels instead of replacing my Road bike... :bike_rider:

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_QrkwLse1FdA/TZNkJM0tWBI/AAAAAAAAAUg/Dh9pAJCHGIg/s800/Yeti.jpg

[MarcM]

My name is Marc, and I ride a 1988 Univega Alpina Pro, that I built brand new from the box in 1988. It has the red with black "splatter" "Eddie Van Halen" paint treatment, stock from the factory, along with the Deore grouppo. The only thing not still stock on it is the seat and the handle bars. It looks a little like a bug with big antennae. The handle bars are from an Electra Delux.....think Schwinn Stingray.
Before
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v315/MarcM/before.jpg
After
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v315/MarcM/after.jpg

[Gooseberry]

I did it and will be adding another bike to in the grarge. This one is the Jamis Dakar 650b2. Did a bunch of electrical work on a friends bike show he moved and could not pass it up. Cant weight to get it and ride. Not to sure on the odd wheel size but for the price I can ride a year and sell it then get another if I like it.

[ROME9]

Hey, I'm Kevin and my current DH bike is a Chumba F5. I've only been able ride three times since December because I've been so busy with school. When I graduate in a year I'm going to sell it (along with the rest of my toys), buy a van, and hit the road! :victory:

37 pounds and it rails!

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y87/harider19/DSCI0144.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y87/harider19/DSCI0142.jpg

[Gooseberry]

Nice Chumba

I rode Pistol Pete's race bike and ended up in a tree way back when. I still have a hard-tail that was designed after his dual slalom bike. I raced it for a few years in the amcup series and now its a single speed. I started riding with Bike Beat and Chumba.


Hey, I'm Kevin and my current DH bike is a Chumba F5. I've only been able ride three times since December because I've been so busy with school. When I graduate in a year I'm going to sell it (along with the rest of my toys), buy a van, and hit the road! :victory:

37 pounds and it rails!

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y87/harider19/DSCI0144.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y87/harider19/DSCI0142.jpg

[alexfm]

Hey, I'm Kevin and my current DH bike is a Chumba F5. I've only been able ride three times since December because I've been so busy with school. When I graduate in a year I'm going to sell it (along with the rest of my toys), buy a van, and hit the road! :victory:

37 pounds and it rails!

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y87/harider19/DSCI0144.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y87/harider19/DSCI0142.jpg

Thats a sweet ride! :sombrero: I havent seen that brand before, how do you like it?

[ROME9]

I like the Chumba alot! It feels very responsive and it's super plush over everything. This is the first build I've done where cost wasn't a major restraint. I tried to make my dream bike, but there are still a few parts that need to be swapped out.

[Gooseberry]

That is a huge statement on a chumba as they are pricey. But you can go down anything as long your inner self does not screeem to loud to stop hence thats how I ended up in the top of a tree.

The only problem now is that Ted is no longer with Chumba and Im not sure on the guys running it now.



I like the Chumba alot! It feels very responsive and it's super plush over everything. This is the first build I've done where cost wasn't a major restraint. I tried to make my dream bike, but there are still a few parts that need to be swapped out.

[dallasrover]

Darrell Richter
Dallas Texas

New to me Specialized Epic. Decided I should do something again besides drive the dirty rover and work at the computer.......

56091

[Gooseberry]

I came in Friday and I was able to build it Friday night.

http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/ae113/goosetheberry/jamis.jpg

[sxharr05]

My name is Seth and I ride singletrack here in PA on hardtail and full-squish. Being a relatively broke father of two, my bikes are "budget-minded" builds from frames I found on sale and parts from donor bikes and closeouts. Been riding for over twenty years and I am FINALLY planning on taking some MTB-specific trips this year.

KHS xc~304 with and xt/lx drivetrain and Manitou suspension:
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd289/sidbass/bikeatwiss.jpg

Access (Performance Bike brand) built with a SRAM x-7 kit:
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd289/sidbass/fall2010037.jpg

Hadn't been on a hardtail in almost a decade so I decided to build one. Really a pretty good ride for what I paid for it ($73 out the door for the frame) and the rest of the parts were funded via sales on CL or trades.

[djrez4]

My name is Dave and I ride (as of two weeks ago) a Niner RIP 9:

http://s13.photobucket.com/albums/a270/djrez/My%20Bikes/IMAG0261.jpg

Before that, I had been riding a 1996 Specialized Stumpjumper M2:

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a270/djrez/IMAG0259-1.jpg

My regular city/commuter ride has been a 1981 Centurion Signet, stripped down to single speed (complete with fenders and 1.95 knobbies for winter in the pic):

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a270/djrez/My%20Bikes/IMG00083.jpg

And finally, for long distance, paved treks into the mountains, I have a 2004 Douglas Fusion. No pics of that, sorry....always too busy riding it!

[dstuder]

Hi, my name is David and I ride a Specialized Epic Expert. I hope to be adding a Tarmac soon...........

[RedWagon]

my name is Tyler and I ride a Masi Soulville 3. Internal 3 speed hub with coaster brake. 700cx 38 smooth/knobbies. super fun for commuting around the city (Los Angeles). Hoping to get some real Brakes on there though for some more trail style riding.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/undyingremorsex/losangelesmasi051.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/undyingremorsex/photo22.jpg

[96discoXD]

my name is Tyler and I ride a Masi Soulville 3. Internal 3 speed hub with coaster brake. 700cx 38 smooth/knobbies. super fun for commuting around the city (Los Angeles). Hoping to get some real Brakes on there though for some more trail style riding.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/undyingremorsex/losangelesmasi051.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/undyingremorsex/photo22.jpg

Gorgeous bike, love the lines of the top tube flowing in a graceful arc into the the rear chainstays.

[thebrassnuckles]

For Free!!

spend about a hundred bucks on new tires, tubes, saddle, a chain, and some other accessories.. rides like a dream.

took it on its maiden voyage yesterday. This thing sails.

[Victorian]

New ride:

IBIS Mojo SL. Shimano Alfine 11 gear hub...

[NothingClever]

My name is nothing clever :ylsmoke: .

1970s - Takara and Kuwahara (pre-ET)
1980s - Ross Mt. Whitney
1990s - Ritchey Timberwolf
2000s - Litespeed Obed
2010s - TBD but looking at a Surly LHT or a Troll for a long distance touring rig. Wish I could lay down the dosh for a Bruce Gordon Rock and Roll or a Thorn or a Roberts Rough Stuff but I have too many other hobbies competing for the wallet right now.

UPDATE: 2012 - Foregoing a Salsa Vaya (which replaced my brief fascination with the LHT and the Troll also lost for having a set of overly-universal rear drop outs) in favor of:

1st Choice: Co-Motion Pangea
2nd Choice: Gunnar Rock Tour

[onebadscrambler]

Name is Danny. Live about 20 minutes south of Santos trails. My new bike, just picked up Fri, 2011 Gary Fisher Rumblefish II.
http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr297/onebadscrambler/2011_07_24_1559.jpg
http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr297/onebadscrambler/2011_07_24_1557.jpg
My Old bike with a new seat for the better half. 2011 Trek Fuel EX8
http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr297/onebadscrambler/2011_07_24_1564.jpghttp://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr297/onebadscrambler/2011_07_24_1567.jpg

[96discoXD]

Name is Danny. Live about 20 minutes south of Santos trails. My new bike, just picked up Fri, 2011 Gary Fisher Rumblefish II.
http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr297/onebadscrambler/2011_07_24_1559.jpg
http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr297/onebadscrambler/2011_07_24_1557.jpg
My Old bike with a new seat for the better half. 2011 Trek Fuel EX8
http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr297/onebadscrambler/2011_07_24_1564.jpghttp://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr297/onebadscrambler/2011_07_24_1567.jpg

Nice bikes and thanks for your service!:bowdown:

[onebadscrambler]

Thanks Disco. And you are welcome for the service.

[Joaquin Suave]

My name is Joaquin Suave and I ride a 29" wheel cruiser named the B*TCH!

http://www.joaquinsuave.com/images/b_ache.jpg

[DarinM]

Hello. My name is Darin and I just bought the first bike I've owned in over 20 years.
No pics yet, but it's a 2011 Marin Sky Trail. Basically a decent enough entry level bike.
I'm hoping it will be the tool I need to lose the rest of the weight I want to lose.

[Jay H]

Hello,

My name is Jay. I am seriously bike obsessed. I currently live out of my car and have only two bikes. The one that gets ridden most is a titanium dean soft tail. Is built up nice and burly with a strange mix of parts. I also have a green salsa fargo in xt trim on the roof rack with me. I have been a shop wrench off and on for years before quitting my Job as master technician at rei to hit the road and go ride all over. Check out my blog for the latest mountain bike adventures.

[Papa Tac]

Hello, I'm Keith, and I'm a Trekaholic.
Trek 6 Series now, also had 7000 and 4500.
I've tried others, but the geometry and balance has me hooked.
The wife is on a Haro.
Best pic I have with me

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[Papa Tac]

Couple shots of Tegan and I on "the Monster". Our home is almost visible ~40km away in the last shots - we live on the river (looks like a puddle near the coast in pics)
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[Warn Industries]

My name is Andy and I ride a 2000 Schwinn Moab 3 and a mid 1970s Motobecane Nomade that I recently inherited.
- Andy

[Applejack]

My name is Kirk, I live in Oregon and I ride a 2010 Titus FTM. I built this bike from the ground up as a replacement for my 2008 Gary Fisher Hifi Plus because I wanted something a little more burly and the components on my Fisher were not as good as I'd hoped they'd be.

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd270/applejack_bucket/Autos/IMG_0006.jpg

[eugene]

I haven't updated mine, had to stretch the trailer bike, found a tandem trail a bike on criagslist last fall

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn275/eugenenine/Bike/20db2a7b.jpg

[pistenbully]

HELLO,here is my salsa ala cartehttp://http://pro.photomania.com/photoview3.asp?login=x_x13102011_YB1GQ&photo=rad64993.jpg&album=1

[pistenbully]

http://http://pro.photomania.com/photoview3.asp?login=x_x13102011_YB1GQ&photo=rad64993.jpg&album=1

[rkj__]

Hi, I'm Ryan, and these are my bicycles.

2005 Giant NRS C1
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm9/rkj__/NRS%20C1/good.jpg

2007 Rocky Mountain Solo CX
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm9/rkj__/IMG_0359.jpg

2000 Norco Kokanee
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm9/rkj__/Back%20in%20Ancaster/IMG_1203.jpg

[Bluto]

My name is Alan and I ride a:

Mongoose IBOC Comp
Tange Double Butted Chromoly 4130 Rigid Frame
Chromo 4130 Straight Forks
Shimano Equipped: EXAGE 500LX M500 Group; STI shifters
ARAYA RX-7 Rims
Non OEM Replacements and Adds: Panaracer Fire XC Pro 26x2.1 tires, Slime Tubes, Avenir Mountain Saddle
Just recently started riding again (1991 was the last time) and replaced the obvious which were the rotted tires. Will ride until things show up as need to be repair/replace. Photo - @Towsley Canyon Park

[Trout]

I ride a Yeti Ti ARC and a Bianchi Roger (I just converted to riser bars - about to get an Alfine 11-Speed hub installed).

My fiancé is 4'10" - she came with a bike that fit her which is one of the reasons I've let her stick around. It's a 15+ year-old Trek 1300. I'm looking to update her to something more modern. She has a 25.5" inseam - anyone have any recommendations?

[onebadscrambler]

New horse in the stable. EX8 was not cutting it for the wife, so now she has a Trek Superfly 100.
http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr297/onebadscrambler/2011_11_06_2110.jpg
http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr297/onebadscrambler/2011_11_06_2109.jpg

[Flounder]

new horse in the stable. Ex8 was not cutting it for the wife, so now she has a trek superfly 100.
http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr297/onebadscrambler/2011_11_06_2110.jpgtoe clips!??!!??!??!??!

[onebadscrambler]

The closest I could get her to clipless. She does not want to be one with the bike.

[squatch]

Toe clips are making a come back! I have gone full circle and have been on flat pedals for more than a decade. My knees love it. Anything that gets your sweet hart out biking is a good thing.

[keezer37]

I have gone full circle and have been on flat pedals for more than a decade. My knees love it.

That's the comment I needed to hear. Something in the back of my mind was telling me not to go clipless. I think me and my wore out patellas will give Ergon a try.

[Sirocco]

My name is Griff and Im currently coming back into the fold after 10 years away from the scene. I used to race road/xc/cyclocross as a youth, junior and sport cat, and went through a 1994 Rockhopper, 1995 Stumpjumper, 1998 GT Zasker, 2000 Gary Fisher Mt Tam, Scott Octane, Azonic DS2, DMR trailstar and a Sirus crossbike.

Currently own a Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Elite, Cannondale R3000 and Ribble winter/touring bike but this is soon to be replaced by a Salsa Vaya which I ordered on Friday!

Looking to do more touring/commuting and light offroad on the vaya.

I cant believe how far bikes have come on since the mid-90s and how much the prices have risen!

G

[Trout]

Anything that gets your sweet hart out biking is a good thing.

Amen.

[jscusmcvet]

Great thread!

My name is John. I don't ride as often as I should, but do any of us?

I will add mine. I have been on the MTB since the early 90's. I have worked my way through about every version and now found my way to single speed. A bit different than most ss builds I think:

On One Summer Season - steel frame, 66 degree head angle
Fox Float 140
SS through the "magic gear"

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Loving it.

[Caoboy]

Just picked up a pair of Specialized Hardrocks.

My gf is riding a 2011 model, it's her first bike and got her to go out riding with me. She talked big and bad on a quick 6 mile ride, and then we went for my typical 12 mile ride, and she didn't realize that I'm riding local dirt trails around the area and not just flat road...she's learning to ride trails :) Talk about MTB shock...it broke her in real quick that it's an adventure now, not just cruisin'!

I bought a 2012 model, no frills, but better than my Giant Boulder that I road before. I contemplated getting a model with disk brakes but didn't need it for what we do, though now I think maybe it would have been a good investment as it was way cheaper than buying them later. Live and learn? Or just overcomplicating things that I don't need right now?

I handed the Giant Boulder to my bro who was previously riding my Pop's Trek comfort bike lol...he is way more pumped to ride now, the bike is a huge step up (and in the right direction) for what we want to do.

I'm already looking to upgrade (drooling over, rather) to a full suspension bike...but that'll be when I actually need it. For now I'm working my way up to kicking butt on the local trails.

I love biking because it's giving me the exercise I know I need, but I don't have to force myself to workout or go jogging.



Do y'all need pictures? I mean these are just basic bikes, nothing compared to what I've seen being ridden on here.

[whistler110]

Hi, my name is Mike and I ride bikes. Here is a selection of some of my bikes I have right now, and a few previous ones.

http://mikejra.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots/i-ZBqXZ7h/0/L/smugshot9229666-L.jpg (http://mikejra.smugmug.com/Sports/Bicycles/15699815_KgqFvM#!i=1712745292&k=ZBqXZ7h&lb=1&s=A)
My newest bike, Kona Entourage

http://mikejra.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots/i-XTg7wfD/0/L/smugshot774845-L.jpg (http://mikejra.smugmug.com/Sports/Bicycles/15699815_KgqFvM#!i=1712745515&k=XTg7wfD&lb=1&s=A)
I'm on the right with my DH rig for last summer, a Kona Operator. The rider in the middle is Charlie Boorman of the "Long Way..." series.

http://mikejra.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots/i-tVt7QtP/0/L/smugshot8524131-L.jpg (http://mikejra.smugmug.com/Sports/Bicycles/15699815_KgqFvM#!i=1712745578&k=tVt7QtP&lb=1&s=A)
My road touring bike on the Oregon coast. It's a Kona Sutra.

http://mikejra.smugmug.com/Sports/Bicycles/photo/1176722595_MNMgc-L.jpg (http://mikejra.smugmug.com/Sports/Bicycles/15699815_KgqFvM#!i=1176722595&k=MNMgc&lb=1&s=A)
My modified Kona Stinky 6

http://mikejra.smugmug.com/Sports/Bicycles/MikeSnowRiding/1190397344_DxqRR-L.jpg (http://mikejra.smugmug.com/Sports/Bicycles/15699815_KgqFvM#!i=1190397344&k=DxqRR&lb=1&s=A)
From a few years back, a modified Kona Stinky. This was an 8" travel version. I love snow riding.

At last count there were 20+ bikes in the house. Mountain biking is my lively hood and my wife used to DH race, so we have a few around.

[a.mus.ed]

My name's Cayce. Kinda new to mtb'ing, since my childhood anyway. I'm riding a GT Karakorum 3.0 on the local trails here in Tucson, and to the grocery store, work, etc. I don't have the money for multiple rides, or extravagant mods, but I'm looking to make a couple upgrades once I can find someone to give me some sound advice.

[96discoXD]

Just updating mine since my rides seem to change every so often.

Current rides include
Surly Karate Monkey set up as a 1x9 with SRAM X9/X0 drivetrain and Velocity P35 wheelset
Surly Long Haul Trucker - currently being built with stuff from Rivendell Bike and a sweet set of 40h Velocity Dyad wheels
Cyclocross bike on skinny street tires for now, up for sale.
Older cromoly mountain bike getting build up into a touring/trekking bike
Burley 20th anniversary Encore trailer getting modified for adventure touring899628996389964

[GREENI]

I'm Greeni, I worked 10 years for Brian Rourke running the shop..
Here's my ride, White Ind. cranks and Chris King hubs. 853 Pro Team custom frame, the Missus has one in pink, but 953!
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-sG4VGffhlSw/R2f-ynfsu9I/AAAAAAAAAIM/KUSCgCdJHzA/s640/SNC11476.JPG

[GREENI]

I also have an American made FBM Gypsy too!
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lmZ5VNzibV8/Tke6xZYK09I/AAAAAAAAKRg/DEuojHyvRKc/s512/photo%2520%252818%2529.JPG

[Chazz Layne]

I'm Chazz and I'm officially back on 2-wheels as of January 2nd. :bike_rider:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7061/6824596660_3f27629751_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chazzlayne/6824596660/)

I ride a Felt Nine Trail currently setup for light commuting and easy trails, and dream of bikepacking once I've built up the "motor" a bit more...

[ywen]

I'm currently riding two Windsor bikes. Got back into riding last summer and loving it! Got two new bikes from bikes direct. Nothing fancy but awesome bikes to start with.

Windsor Tourist Touring bike

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/64082_10101382712090703_2201048_68816274_201713373 0_n.jpg

Windsor Cliff 4700 MTB
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/431756_10101393712480833_2201048_68863775_12112319 81_n.jpg

[Victorian]

Just got back from my first overnight trip :-)
Salt Spring Island on the West Coast of British Columbia

My ride was my trusty Campus Hybrid touring bike. Nothing too special, just lots of mid range components that are easy to fix and easy to find while traveling. Of course there is a full set of Ortlieb panniers, Schwalbe Marathon tires to go with it.

Cheers,
Andreas

[Cody1771]

Just got back from my first overnight trip :-)
Salt Spring Island on the West Coast of British Columbia

My ride was my trusty Campus Hybrid touring bike. Nothing too special, just lots of mid range components that are easy to fix and easy to find while traveling. Of course there is a full set of Ortlieb panniers, Schwalbe Marathon tires to go with it.

Cheers,
Andreas

Cool! Where did you stay the night? I used to take my bike and head to ruckel park for a night or two every year

[Victorian]

Hey Cody,

Ruckle... I have toured all over North America, Europe, Africa and Ruckle park is clearly within the top 3 campgrounds I ever stayed, ever! Walk/cycle in only.

Cody, where are you located?
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[mykdee]

My ride Cannondale F1000
http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m502/mykdee/IMG_5392.jpg

[Flagster]

battleship grey...nice...had one of those back about 10 years ago...great bike

[herm]

hello. I am riding a trek 4500. I love the hydraulic breaks. my old trek 800 was stolen last fall. I hope whomever stole it is having fun, because i Love my new one!

i have a cateye strada wireless computer, a blackburn mars 3.0 rear light, and a princeton tec eos headlight. I end up riding in the dark, on my way home quite often.

I am looking for a different saddle though, the stock one is not to my liking. I am sure i will visit this part of the forum more, as i ride more this summer.

[flipe8]

I'm currently riding a 2009 Rocky Mountain Altitude 30 that's basically stock with the exception of ugraded Ardent tires front and rear. My plans are to add a hydraulic seat post this spring along with some bigger brakes.

[EnjoyProgress]

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My Cannondale Caffeine with some fox shocks thrown on instead of the poorly designed mono shock. What I love most about this bike is the fact I can bolt on a rack on the rear. I still need to get that done. I love my machine.

[coded 1 and 0s]

Name is Dillon. Got a couple complete bikes...and a couple in the process of being complete.

http://oi39.tinypic.com/2mcy4n5.jpg

Trek 700 road bike
Single speed front with a XTR rear derailer
bontrager wheels
fenders
pieced together but FAST and very solid. Great for commuting.

BMX:

94572

Ebco frame
some other stuff (hah)

My defunct bmx bike. I still ride it every so often, but my body hates me for it.

My pride and joy:

Its beautiful. 1981 Benotto. I will be putting new bars/tape soon.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v702/trailsforus/benotto5.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v702/trailsforus/benotto4.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v702/trailsforus/benotto3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v702/trailsforus/benotto2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v702/trailsforus/benotto1.jpg


Frame / Size / Year:
Benotto Modelo 1000 (54cm, Columbus Zeta)
Handlebars / Stem:
Cinelli Giro d'Italia, Stock pantographed stem (3ttt)
Fork / Headset:
Benotto, Nuovo Record
Front Wheel / Hub / Rim / Tire:
Ambrosio 19 Extra, 36h gran sport hubs
Rear Wheel / Hub / Rim / Tire:
Ambrosio 19 Extra, 36h gran sport hubs
Crankset / Bottom Bracket:
Pantographed Gran Sport (170, Stamped '81)
Saddle / Seat Post:
Specialized
Pedals / Chain:
Gran Sport (Christophe clips and straps were taken off)
Shifters / Derailers:
Campagnolo
Brakes / Brake Levers:
Universal
Gearing / Chainring / Misc.:
Pantographed campagnolo chainring 52/42

[sven]

Here is my new Salsa. This is my first 29er and replacement for my old 90's Gary Fisher mtb.

29ers are faaaast!

[Cody1771]

Hey Cody,

Ruckle... I have toured all over North America, Europe, Africa and Ruckle park is clearly within the top 3 campgrounds I ever stayed, ever! Walk/cycle in only.

Cody, where are you located?
92294

sorry for the delayed reply, not sure how i missed your post. I live in Victoria, i've camped in that exact spot the last 2 times i was there! i love the gulf islands :) are you local to around here?

[LaOutbackTrail]

Howdy,

Well I've been scouring craigslist for some time, for that perfect deal. It landed in my lap a few weeks ago, a funny story no less. I find an ad "Bike for beer"... ok, I'll bite, and click on it.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/p480x480/559351_750245690081_62002887_33899440_89791353_n.j pg

I cracked up laughing and emailed the guy, he was only a few blocks away. I had an 8 pack of Shiner left over from a party that weekend and offered that up. He haggled in two 24ozers from the corner store... Deal! He wanted the cheap stuff, I even splurged and got him a 24oz Corona and a 24oz Dos Equis. So, I've got a new to me bike for the price of 10 beers.

Cleaned the bird poop off of the bike, lubed it all up, tuned in the drivetrain, and added some parts.

I rode it to work for the first time today, after waiting to get some new parts. I've got a used (given to me) Manitou fork and new headset, seat and seat post, Crank Bros Candy pedals, two rear LED commuter lights, a NightRider Ultra Fazer 3.0 headlight, and some sette grips. Bike is to serve a dual role as a commuter and trail bike.

I'm in it for less than $150 and all of the stuff is bolt on... so I'm happy.

The bike as it sits in my shop at work.
http://i708.photobucket.com/albums/ww89/TerraXpeditions/MTB.jpg