The R3V Bicycle Thread

[s0urce]

Those are the bars I want, I don't want the ram horns that come on the one I'm getting.

You might actually like them, riding in the drops is nice.

[scabzzzz]

Those are the bars I want, I don't want the ram horns that come on the one I'm getting.

Ive run every type of bar setup, and I gotta say just running a riser bar or flat bar, and some Oury grips does the trick for me. It feels the best for street riding, and its the most comfortable for extended rides. You can get the same thing our of cut off bull horns like what you said you wanted, but it just wont be as comfortable.

Like this:

[Jand3rson]

We'll see what happens when I get it, I might end up liking them.

[scabzzzz]

All right. If you end up not liking it, I'll trade you a flat bar setup.

[Jand3rson]

I just ordered my bike, I ended up not getting the black ebay one, I got this one instead:



Much better bike, better components, same price, and I don't have to do any conversion on it, it's already set up fixed.

[s0urce]

I just ordered my bike, I ended up not getting the black ebay one, I got this one instead:



Much better bike, better components, same price, and I don't have to do any conversion on it, it's already set up fixed.

Man, I bet you end up swapping out every component on that thing! Good frame though, get a new fork, Chris King Headset next. Great bike to build on though.

It was a good move getting the windsor over the other bike imo, the top tube geometry sucked balls aesthetically speaking on the black one. This has a much more aggressive look.

What size did you end up getting?

[Jand3rson]

It's a 58. I was dinking around on BikesDirect's page today, and saw that they had them back in stock (all they had before was a 61), so I immediatley went for it.

I probably will end up swapping out a ton of shit on it, but I just can't wait until it gets here. It's so nice out lately, and I want to ride SO BAD.

[skota]

anyone interested in a new Schwinn Madison? pm me is so, yo.

[FJ40]

Awesome choice, mine has been a pleasure (a 58), and I haven't even hardly swapped anything!







Since mine I think they have threadless headsets, and they have FSA cranks too. The tires are shit, but if you're anything like me, you'll go through a few tires before the whole skidding thing wears off. I have yet to buy any though, I would dumpster dive at a shop back at school hahaha.

The bars are fuckin huge, I flopped and chopped em, but that doesn't change their width. I also play around with another set of drops and a set of risers though. A CK headset sure as shit wouldn't be my first upgrade if you're looking to upgrade it though!

[Jand3rson]

Yeah, it probably won't be, lol. I'm not going to change anything until I've ridden it for a while and learned what I want to do with it, except for some cosmetic stuff.

[FJ40]

you gotta do satin black with that saddle...you plan on painting the frame?

edit: oooh or OD would be badass too

[Jand3rson]

Nah, I'm leaving the frame how it is, aside from a few stickers here and there. But I'm getting this seat pretty soon:

[T3rd Ferguson]

scabzzzz the seat was in that position for one hour after i put it on but it's adjusted properly now. the brooks is so comfortable once it breaks in

[Jand3rson]

I'm going to drive myself nuts this week until my effing bike gets here.

[Erik]

I'm going to drive myself nuts this week until my effing bike gets here.

Just to make you feel better... I took this picture yesterday morning on my ride. ;)