The R3V Bicycle Thread

[freeride53]

do you know of any local bay area places to find nice old vintage frames/completes? I've been yearning to build up something vintage with flair for the school commute this fall. i've tried laney and a few other flee markets, but they're all bullshit. craigslist is pretty tricky too, as it seems all the fixie riders are snagging everything.

[So Live]

NEW BIKE!
Mountain Cycle San Andreas DNA
Marzocchi 66RC fork
Fox Float R shock (looking for a RP23)
Easton Carbon bars
Race Face Evolve stem
Magura Marta FR brakes
Easton Havoc AM wheelset
bla bla bla





Thing actually pedals really really well for a 7" travel bike. And its not very heavy for one either. Id like to get a Fox 36 Float fork to shave some more weight but the Zoke is pretty damn buttery

This also means some old bikes are for sale:

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=181608

[Frog]

I got a lefty:

[CaptCanada]

Well I just mapped out the distance from my house to my work. It its only 8.2 km and that got me thinking, for you guys experienced riding in city how is it? Last time I really rode a bike was back when I was like 12, and that was a mountain bike out in the desert.

How is riding in the winter when it is 0°C? If it looks promising then I'll start looking at used bikes or lower end models for something to get until I get into it.

[brandondan1]

Speaking of saddles, mine has been killing me as of late. Specialized road comp. Not bad for short rides around town, but it sucks if you're on the bike for more than 45 min. Anyone have some suggestions for a new saddle? I prefer something modern looking to flow with the bike, and for it to be reasonably priced.

I'd recommend the specialized bg2 saddle. It's not the prettiest or lightest, but its really comfortable, and has a cutout to get bloodflow to your gooch. Plus it's only 40 bucks brand new.

Or go for a used toupe on ebay.

[e34john]

I'm thinking of getting this stem, what do you guys think?

[Philo]

Stem looks mean, but is it really a necessity?

I'd recommend the specialized bg2 saddle. It's not the prettiest or lightest, but its really comfortable, and has a cutout to get bloodflow to your gooch. Plus it's only 40 bucks brand new.

Thanks for the advice. I've since switched up my riding shorts and things have been much more comfortable.

[fryerfighter94]

Just did a 24 hours of kirkwood this weekend. sucked so much. windy, freezing cold, tough course,blah blah blah i got bragging rights now haha. and met tinker juarez

[e34john]

Stem looks mean, but is it really a necessity?

I'm a Cavendish fan and it's from his signature series, so why not?

[FredK]

My daily.

[scabzzzz]

My daily.

Haha. Nice. You really dont need much to get around.

[Farbin Kaiber]

Wrong placement with dumpster.

For reference, and because it's been a while since I've seen it.

[FredK]

^ This picture will haunt my dreams.

[b*saint]

Fred I know that dumpster.

[Stephen]

:rofl: