the bicycle thread
I searched for a thread like this, but couldn't find one. I know we have a thread for vehicles, but thought a bike one might be neat, as there are many different types of bikes out there. So if you got one you enjoy riding, post it here!
I'll start. I actually just won this bicycle at a halloween party this year, it was a raffle prize. So since I basically paid $20 for it, I thought I'd jazz it up a bit. $110can and a month wait, I got a new seat, handlebar grips and white wall tires from China. I attached a before and after pic of the bike. I'm happy with how it turned out, and its fun to ride. It's a Nirve bicycle.
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I'll start. I actually just won this bicycle at a halloween party this year, it was a raffle prize. So since I basically paid $20 for it, I thought I'd jazz it up a bit. $110can and a month wait, I got a new seat, handlebar grips and white wall tires from China. I attached a before and after pic of the bike. I'm happy with how it turned out, and its fun to ride. It's a Nirve bicycle.
before/stock:
after/current:
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http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=trek+marlin+5&view=detailv2&qpvt=trek+marlin+5&id=FD3C4EBA7E14BA506FFCA28F28025F47E38BF4DE&selectedIndex=5&ccid=COy2Blq1&simid=607992397686771635&thid=OIP.M08ecb6065ab5860d1160de33faaf11ado0&ajaxhist=0
I picked up this bike in July of this year. It's a 2017 Trek Rememdy 8. I live in New Mexico and we have a ton of trails here, it's pretty nice! I have my regular stomping grounds that I ride and then every other week, I go up to Angel Fire Bike Park. This bike is very capable through rough and rowdy riding. I love it! Go outside and ride a bike!
Last year I bought my girlfriend a bike for Christmas, and she bought me an electric guitar. It was a lot of fun, I really enjoyed riding in the evenings, though one of my favorite trips was when we spent the afternoon riding to a nearby town. Since our bikes weren't the highest quality, our brakes gave out when going down a mountain, and it was terrifying, yet thrilling at the same time. Riding through the rice fields and over the bridge across the large water bed was also a lot of fun.
Sadly due to jobs, we don't live together anymore, and thus both bikes just sit at my apartment. I usually ride to work everyday, but riding with my girlfriend is a lot more fun.
I have a Trek Domane. I only got it a few months ago, super fast, and a lot of fun to ride. I'm doing a 260K ride from Vancouver to Seattle next summer, so there will be some intense spring training coming up.
yea me too
Hit the trails this morning on my specialized rock hopper.
It's the Blue Falcon!
I've done a lot to it since that pic, like solo seat cowl, shorty black exhaust, swingarm license plate holder, blue pegs, blue chain, clip-on handlebars, ... and left it taken apart for an embarrassingly long time.
It was my only transportation for four years and now that I have a car I take way too long putting it back together.
He's gotta post pics of his bike he wrecked earlier this year.
Don't have good picts of my other 2 bikes
white wall tires from China
niiice. Where did you get them? I may do this to my bike.
P.S. cool thread idea!
white wall tires from China
niiice. Where did you get them? I may do this to my bike.
P.S. cool thread idea!
Actually the white wall bicycle tires were the only thing that came from Canada. I got them from Amazon.ca, but just checked Amazon.com and they have the same ones, for an even better deal:
https://www.amazon.com/Bell-Cruisin-Tire-26-Inch-Whitewall/dp/B003NL03XC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1479832513&sr=8-1&keywords=white+wall+bicycle+tires&th=1&psc=1
For that price I definitely recommend them. I have only rode mine once around the block so far, but I'm happy with the look/quality, especially for the price.
I have a Trek Domane. I only got it a few months ago, super fast, and a lot of fun to ride. I'm doing a 260K ride from Vancouver to Seattle next summer, so there will be some intense spring training coming up.
Cool car, is that an 86?
I have a Trek Domane. I only got it a few months ago, super fast, and a lot of fun to ride. I'm doing a 260K ride from Vancouver to Seattle next summer, so there will be some intense spring training coming up.
Cool car, is that an 86?
its the 87. classic one
I have a Trek Domane. I only got it a few months ago, super fast, and a lot of fun to ride. I'm doing a 260K ride from Vancouver to Seattle next summer, so there will be some intense spring training coming up.
Cool car, is that an 86?
its the 87. classic one
Empire, make a video of you lighting em up.........BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAM
My gf and I are giving each other bikes this year for X-mas. I want a mountain, she wants a hybrid. Any recomendations? Budget is 1k for each bike.
In that price range almost all bikes are the same. Best to pick based on whatever bike stores are closest to you (and not toys r us). Or come south to where I go http://www.chainreaction.com
Don't have good picts of my other 2 bikes
Hm, your bike looks a lot like the style of bikes my dad and brother ride. They are into long distance mountain biking and racing, and I know they've spent over $12k on a single bike before.
white wall tires from China
niiice. Where did you get them? I may do this to my bike.
P.S. cool thread idea!
Actually the white wall bicycle tires were the only thing that came from Canada. I got them from Amazon.ca, but just checked Amazon.com and they have the same ones, for an even better deal:
https://www.amazon.com/Bell-Cruis...
For that price I definitely recommend them. I have only rode mine once around the block so far, but I'm happy with the look/quality, especially for the price.
thanks for the link!
white wall tires from China
niiice. Where did you get them? I may do this to my bike.
P.S. cool thread idea!
Actually the white wall bicycle tires were the only thing that came from Canada. I got them from Amazon.ca, but just checked Amazon.com and they have the same ones, for an even better deal:
https://www.amazon.com/Bell-Cruisin-Tire-26-Inch-Whitewall/d...
For that price I definitely recommend them. I have only rode mine once around the block so far, but I'm happy with the look/quality
thanks for the link!
No problem. If you do grab some, make sure to post a pic once you get them on your bike!
I have a Trek Domane. I only got it a few months ago, super fast, and a lot of fun to ride. I'm doing a 260K ride from Vancouver to Seattle next summer, so there will be some intense spring training coming up.
260k, that's awesome! Be sure to post how the trip goes for you.