The R3V Bicycle Thread

[Erik]

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

Definitely go for a 54cm. With a nice short stem I think you would feel just right on a 54. I'm almost 5'11" and I ride a 56cm. I like it a lot but I do feel somewhat stretched out on the bike. Those Merciers run a little big too so a 54cm would be perfect for you. What's your inseam?

[scabzzzz]

Too small is bad though. Ask my knee :)

[daceface]

Definitely go for a 54cm. With a nice short stem I think you would feel just right on a 54. I'm almost 5'11" and I ride a 56cm. I like it a lot but I do feel somewhat stretched out on the bike. Those Merciers run a little big too so a 54cm would be perfect for you. What's your inseam?

thats what i was afraid of. i've riden a 56 and i do seem a bit stretched out aswell. the only sucky thing is, is that bike in that color only comes in 50cm or under. :( also i'm not sure what my inseam is, i haven't measured it. i'll most likly go with something around 54-55 ish. thanks alot for all your help.

-Matt

[scabzzzz]

Hey, by the way, here is that bike I was talking about.

My friend Marc's Cannondale.

So purpose built and nice to ride. Great execution on it, with all nice parts.

[lowlightbw]

mountain shifters?

[Hick]

my cheapish bike. everything free but shift levers and seat. waiting on parts

[almostM]

All I have is the dirt bike, Haro Zippo Circa like 1998


and a Trek 700, no pics

[87e30]

Hey, by the way, here is that bike I was talking about.

My friend Marc's Cannondale.

So purpose built and nice to ride. Great execution on it, with all nice parts.

Interesting, thanks for the picture man. It does look like a nice bike, I'm pretty satisfied with mine how it is though. Time will tell...

[delatlanta1281]

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This just came up on CL I have been looking for a bike like this. Is it a good price?

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/bik/1309777445.html

I am 6' 4" btw.

[scabzzzz]

QUICK
This just came up on CL I have been looking for a bike like this. Is it a good price?

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/bik/1309777445.html

I am 6' 4" btw.

That thing looks huge. Go ride it and try it out!

Its a good price, AT LEAST give that everything still works.

[scabzzzz]

ok.. here it is. rode it for the first time last night. still not completed (doh) but it's rideable.
needs bar tape, pedal cages and straps (or clip in pedals, not sure yet).


94 cannondale caad3 10-speed
Campagnolo record cassette,crankset, carbon fiber shifters, and carbon fiber derailleurs.
Campagnolo centaur shifters
Campagnolo post
Campagnolo cable housing and cable
Campagnolo chorus front and rear brakes
Brooks b17 black
Mks sylvan pedals
Nitto technomic stem
Random bars
Rolf 700c paired spoke deep v wheels 16 spoke
Michellon lithion tires 700x23
Sram chain
Kinesis race fork threaded

This is my first (real) road bike. I think back on post 1 was my only other road bike that was legit enough to mention.
Im pretty happy. This thing rides fucking amazing.

[delatlanta1281]

Looks great!
So I decided against that bike above. I actually ate lunch with my dad and showed it to him. He said "why would you buy that when I have2 perfectly good bikes at the house?" So we went to my parent's house and low and behold.... I brought them home. 1 for me and 1 for the wife. Originally I was looking at single speeding a retro bike, but this one is too nice to do that to, so I will keep my eyes open for a beater.
Pics






And the wife's


I have absolutly no clue as to the value of these bikes. All i know is when my dad buys something he doesn't fuck around. He seems to think he bought these in the early 80s. Anyone know anything about them?

[scabzzzz]

From F1X3D



















1996? Cannondale R2000 ? CAAD3 10spd
Campagnalo Record crankset, cassette, derailleurs
Campagnolo Chorus brakeset and cable set
Campagnolo Centaur shifter set
Campagnolo vintage seat post the bike shop had
Brooks B17
Rolf Echelon pair 16spoke deep v style wheels (super light)
Michellin Lithion 700x23
Cinelli drop bar wrapped in Cinelli tape
Shimano A600 headset
Nitto Technomic stem
MKS Sylvan pedals
Sunlite straps and clips (temporary)
Kinesis fork (I think its titanium?)

[/quote]

Hey guys... My E36 needs shit immediately. Gotta give up the road bike. Its literally been on the road for about 2-3 weeks. Anyone interested in buying it?
Ill cut it loose cheap for R3V.

BEST REASONABLE OFFER if anyone is even interested.

[87e30]

Oh hai! You stole my frame!

Looks sick though. You know I don't know shit about bikes... but things in carbon fiber just make me happy. :)

[Turf1600]

Is it possible to skid with a 13t cog? What do you guys without brakes run in terms of gear ratios?