Let's see your bicycle...2009 edition

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Coop

Discussion Starter · Apr 19, 2009

I thought we used to have s thread with bicycle pictures, but I couldn't find it. I found a bunch of bicycle threads, but not a dedicated picture one.

Last spring I bought a 2001 Kona Hahana and it renewed my love of riding. Due to lack of trails I had pretty much converted it to "hybrid status". But the frame was a little small, the slicks were still kind of fat, and I think the MTB gearing hurt me on the street. So I posted it on Craigslist and sold it in one day.

Here's my new bike. Bike snobs will turn up their noses at it, but I love it and have been riding it a LOT. It's a Schwinn Tourist hyrbid. 700c wheels, flat bars, aluminum frame, 24 spd. I got it al a small LBS who also sells Specialized and Trek. I am pretty sure I have seen this bike at Target, but figured buying from the LBS was the way to go. Still a cheap bike but until I graduate, $200 is a lot for me to spend right now, lol. I peeled most of the stupid stickers off, still a few I missed, and haven't decided if the kickstand is staying or going. I need to add a bottle cage, pump, and a small tool kit yet also.

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Coop

Discussion Starter · #21 · Apr 20, 2009

SD I love that Lemond.

jbswear

· #22 · Apr 20, 2009

I'll get a pic of mine up soon. Just a simple Trek that I got from CL for free last year.

Suzanne

· #23 · Apr 20, 2009

bighammer said:
I think we need to get together and ride (pedal) The Dragon. ;D

Has been discussed for the Rally.

J-Dog

· #24 · Apr 20, 2009

Yes, but I think the discussion involved being carried up the Dragon, and riding down it.

dan46n2

· #25 · Apr 20, 2009

2004 or 2005 Jamis Dakar Sport
up to 130mm of travel up front, something like 90mm in the rear, avid bb3 or bb5 disc brakes (cant remember which), e13 bashguard instead of big ring.
nothing fancy, but does plenty for being a cc bike.

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asus

· #26 · Apr 20, 2009

I would love to get a bike again, but I just cannot bare the comfort (or lack there of) of those seats.... how do you guys do it?

Coop

Discussion Starter · #27 · Apr 20, 2009

You have to give them time to break in. Or do what my wife did and buy a "comfort" seat with springs

pne

· #28 · Apr 20, 2009

asus said:
I would love to get a bike again, but I just cannot bare the comfort (or lack there of) of those seats.... how do you guys do it?

freeride, you're never on the seat

asus

· #29 · Apr 21, 2009

Coop said:
You have to give them time to break in. Or do what my wife did and buy a "comfort" seat with springs

uh, no thanks

dan46n2

· #30 · Apr 21, 2009

biking shorts help. you get used to the seat, as unbearable as it is at times. rear suspension really helps.
my hardtail (96' scott) has a cushier gel seat.

jbswear

· #31 · Apr 21, 2009

asus said:
I would love to get a bike again, but I just cannot bare the comfort (or lack there of) of those seats.... how do you guys do it?

Without the padded shorts, I got used to the firm seat that was sent to me some time back. It took three days of quite a bit of pain, but it got better.

I now have padded shorts, and hope that once I start riding again (next week maybe?) it won't be so bad.

I forget...was it Joe or Lance that sent it to me? I think it was Joe. Great seat. Rather pricey. He gave it to me for shipping. I love this community.

G

· #32 · Apr 21, 2009

2007 19" Specialized Hard Rock Pro w/ hydraulic brakes

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bighammer

· #33 · Apr 21, 2009

(sorry, Double Post)

bighammer

· #34 · Apr 21, 2009

I stood up and broke the chain on my old mtn bike and it took out the front deraileur and front chainrings. I had another ride planned for the next day and didn't want to jump into buying a bike right away, but fixing a nearly 20 year old bike seemed silly.

The purple Stumpjumper was a demo bike and they let me use it for the rest of the week. (probably helped that he remembered me buying the Bianchi Giro there a couple years before) I got spoiled pretty quickly going form the old no suspension bike, to a full suspension. (hydraulic discs are nice too) With the bike absorbing all the hits, I can pump the tires hard and ride in comfort and low resistance.

pne

· #35 · Apr 21, 2009

scoobinater said:
2007 19" Specialized Hard Rock Pro w/ hydraulic brakes

that was my first "real" bike. Until I left it locked up for 5 mins downtown while I went to return some books at the library. Worst mistake ever.

G

· #36 · Apr 21, 2009

That's my 2nd Specialized Hardrock ... my first one was stolen, too... I've now invested more in locks, and I don't really lock it up on public streets anymore.

SpeedisaVirus

· #37 · Apr 21, 2009

Would there be much point in bringing a road bike up to the dragon?

jbswear

· #38 · Apr 21, 2009

Not really. There's just too much motorcycle Valhalla to waste time pedaling.

silversx80

· #39 · Apr 21, 2009

jbswear said:
Without the padded shorts, I got used to the firm seat that was sent to me some time back. It took three days of quite a bit of pain, but it got better.

I now have padded shorts, and hope that once I start riding again (next week maybe?) it won't be so bad.

I forget...was it Joe or Lance that sent it to me? I think it was Joe. Great seat. Rather pricey. He gave it to me for shipping. I love this community.

I'm glad you like the seat, the padded shorts will definitely help when getting back into it. I started putting more miles on my bike a short time ago. After a few weeks, I can sit for about 45 minutes before the tip of my willy goes numb (TMI, I know).

I'll post pics from my next ride on Thrus. It's windy today and I hate the wind, so I'm hooking up to the trainer when I get home.

Coop

Discussion Starter · #40 · Apr 22, 2009

What kind of seat was it? I am researching saddles and trying to get opinions on a bunch of different ones.

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