The R3V Bicycle Thread

[bernzpeed]

My 2007 Trek Top Fuel 9.8 Carbon Fiber, baby!


My 2008 Trek Pilot 2.1 I used to ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles in 7 days. Have gone 47 mph on it going downhill on Mitchell Canyon in the East Bay.


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[ColdAccord]

Sweet, Jim is a pretty chill guy. You ride?

nah, I skateboard. only ride roadbikes really.

[Farmer]

here's my newest build, a custom frame and fork powder coated Bianchi Pista in creme/chrome plated and an older 1980's Bianchi Piaggio sport SS road bike converted to fixed gear (the purple one)

[Farmer]

and the rest of the pics....

[DEV0 E30]

So I must ask the knowledgeable crowd.

Looking to get a new mountain bike, seeing a lot of different price points. The catch, I'd like to see if my few mile commute on city streets would be do-able on a downhill/mtn bike as well. Basically 2 bikes in one if I can swing it. So a multi-purpose sort of bike but don't really want a compromise that makes it a lesser bike off road.

I'm seeing some nice bikes on craigslist, some that hover around $500 and go way up from there. I've been eyeing the Freeride style bikes too. How is Kona as a brand?

[bernzpeed]

Downhill bikes are heavier since they need to be stronger to withstand all that impact. If you have a $500 budget, a hardtail mtb bike is what you are looking for. Good for the streets and trails as well. Although a full suspension one would be the best for mtn trails. But if you will use it for commuting, the hardtails are what you should be eyeing for. The brands vary, what you should look out for are the components on them like Shimano Deore XT or XTR are good. Disc brakes are a plus. A good front suspension is a plus.
Performance Bikes offer GT and Kona Bikes in your price range which are good brands for mtb and inexpensive.

[Kanta]

New toy.

[LJ851]

NICE. goes well with black e30 . Have you thought of removing some of the over-abundance of air from beneath your car ?

[Kanta]

It was on jack stands in that picture hahah. I'm working on it though. Saving up for GC/konis

[ogbimmer]

Ill take the bait

cause this is my favorite thread yet.... well atleast for today




my favorite of the 3

[MikeDE]

Sold my GF Sugar 3 to another member on here:



And bought a '10 SE Stout for $350. Best mopney I ever spent on a bike besides my '95 Trek 7000 Aluminum(RIP).



I'll update the pics, I installed 185mm BB7's in the front a few weeks ago. It's going 1x9 in the spring when I can ride some more. And i'm looking for a flat bar as I write this.

[sonic_attack]

[archie]

Nice!!!

Here's one of my 12 Torkers.

[sonic_attack]

12? :nice: Madness!

I've had a few half decent old/mid schoolers I've bought or rescued, the TA is the only one I've kept though, the teardrop chromoly just amazes me, that particular one is 1984 vintage.

[scabzzzz]

Shit... Love this bike. I want one.