The R3V Bicycle Thread

[DC12k]

Ive ridden several Langsters, they feel like bloated track bikes when they were meant to be single speed commuters. That Felt is decent at best from what I've seen (never ridden one). They are going to be super relaxed and not aggressive (may be a plus for you).

I'd go with a Bianchi Pista as a first bike to upgrade off of. They perform extremely well and can take a lot of abuse and you would actually get money back if you sold it because they have really nice beginner aggressive geo.

Thanks for the info.
Hmm that's too bad about the Langsters.. The Pista looked like a really good bike though I'm not a huge fan of the colors (not so much of an issue really). I'm not really sure about if i'd like a more relaxed or aggressive geometry, which is why i should probably go ride a few around and see how they feel. I guess my main concern would be that the frame is right. The rest I can fiddle around with and upgrade over time.

[Hick]

250 bucks in parts on the way to put this frame together. ugh, why?!?!?1

[Dirtbleed]

Saris Ball Mounted rack. I already had a hitch. I need a chop saw to lower it about 4 inches.

[Dirtbleed]

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[Farbin Kaiber]

^^^ Win.

[Justin B]

Looks good!

[Vince30]

Well it looks like everyone here is into mountain bikes and gear bikes, but this is what i do. I just picked this up a couple of weeks ago, believe me it was a steal.

[Jand3rson]

Took a few shots of the bike the other day with the new wheelset:

[lowlightbw]

nice!!

[scabzzzz]

Josh I dont see any rips or nicks anywhere, that lets me know you haven't been riding :)
Work on that.


Speaking of which... I dont have a bike anymore. None of them are rideable.

[Hick]

someone blow some money on one of these....

http://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/rohloff.html

its only $1400

[daceface]

Are there any 5'10" ish guys riding 50cm's? i've got my eye on a bike but i think it might be a little small for me.

Bike in question (in Celeste) - http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...special_ed.htm

-Matt

[T3rd Ferguson]

Are there any 5'10" ish guys riding 50cm's? i've got my eye on a bike but i think it might be a little small for me.

Bike in question (in Celeste) - http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...special_ed.htm

-Matt

50 would seem way small, whats your inseam?

[FredK]

The top tube is also WAY short for a 50cm frame.

[Farbin Kaiber]

I think you need about a 56cm. Not knowing anything about your build, aside from height.