The R3V Bicycle Thread

[Dude]

Anyone use Speedplay pedals? Or any other pedal reccomendations? I am thinking of Sidi or Northwave shoes or maybe the new Fiziks shoes.

I loved my speedplayes, less ache's in my knees and ankles due to the free play. Definitely try them out. Unless you need to be locked horizontally to keep your feet in control.

[Dude]

somewhat bike related, did a triathlon this weekend for the first time. sprint, half mile swim 10 mile bike 5 mile run. was in 13th after the swim, 20th after the bike, and 78th after the run (i SUCK at running). Got 3rd in my age group, however.

Grats! Just finishing any tri is a great feeling

[santiago]

Nice, a bike thread. I love bikes and am a regular over at bikeforums.net.

I have:
- Surly Big Dummy family bike /grocery getter
- Turner Flux XC bike
- Felt F3C road bike

My wish list includes:
- Surly Pugsley
- a CX bike
I've run out of room and have to really wonder how much time I'd have to ride all these bikes.

[machined]

lol are those 20"s on your car, Farbs?

[e34john]

Cleaned her up a little

[Kanta]

most recent pic of my bicicleta. I'm contemplating selling it cuz I want to build up a BMX really, really badly, but I know I'll regret it.

[santiago]

^^^^^^
That is so hot! Specs please.

[Kanta]

^^^^^^
That is so hot! Specs please.

Leader 722ts frame/fork
chris king Headset
thomson elite stem
answer pro taper bars to oury grips
nitto sp-72 seatpost
san marco rolls saddle
SRAM omnium cranks/chainring
mks sylvan pedals
toshi double straps
some random plastic toe clips that I cant remember the name of
Velocity deep v rims laced to phil wood high flange hubs, 32 hole fix/fix
phil wood cog and lockring
Vittoria randonneur tires. 700x28c.

ratio is 48/17. I think that's everything.

[e34john]

^
How much?

[Kanta]

^
How much?

close to around 2,000. I'd have more money to sink into my e30 if I didn't spend it all on my bike, lol. <3 it to death though. no bike no life.

[e34john]

Let me know if it gets parted out.

[ak-]

Hey guys! Here's my fixie bike!

[santiago]

close to around 2,000. I'd have more money to sink into my e30 if I didn't spend it all on my bike, lol. <3 it to death though. no bike no life.

Don't sell it. You'll regret it and end up building up another one.

[JGood]

Help.

I do a little bit of trail riding from time to time. I know nothing about mountain bikes, I just get on and ride. I currently have a 2000 Trek 820. It has front suspension (a whopping 2.5" of travel, my research tells me). I bought it new in 2000 and have used it occasionally since, but much more recently as I'm really starting to enjoy it more and more.

The other day, my buddy rented a $4200 GT carbon full suspension bike. Hydraulic disc brakes, light enough to lift with a finger, and it was amazing to ride. It has me wanting a bike with disc brakes, good travel front and rear suspension, etc...

So I started looking at the GT Force 3.0. It seems like a great value at $1000-$1200. 5" of travel front and rear, discs, decent components from what I can tell. Apparently the rear suspension design allows good climbing ability without a lot of 'bobbing' that makes pedaling up hills so hard.

Someone school me on bikes, please? Is this a decent deal for a good beginner all-around bike? I'm still a panzy on a bike, I don't do 30mph downhill over 3 foot drops and shit (especially on my current bike). And after a few hills I'm usually stopping for a breather. So I don't need a $4000 bike, as I am obviously the weak link.

Would it be a better investment to start with the 2.0 or 1.0? Or go with another brand?

Thanks

[bimmer_E30]

Hey guys! Here's my fixie bike!

abby ur an emo kid :razz: