The Bicycle / Biking Gear Thread

Theodore said:
Didn't fit me too great and the ride was kind of blah. A non-butt-molded Brooks saddle is not a pleasant thing either. No touring bikes in the immediate area so I'm going to have to spend a lot of gas checking these things out. *spits*
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I'd check out the Cinelli Hobootleg if I were looking. On sale for $999 at the moment.
https://www.cinelli-usa.com/hobootleg-touring-bicycle-railway/

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Tig said:
I'd check out the Cinelli Hobootleg if I were looking. On sale for $999 at the moment.
https://www.cinelli-usa.com/hobootleg-touring-bicycle-railway/

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I have my new to me touring bike I got last year, which I may ride on gravel just a bit. But for a commuter or rougher gravel bike, I think the Jones bar that I have on my old red Fisher is the way to go for me. Plenty of riding positions, and I don't really ride on the drops out in the gravel anyways, so I don't really need those. I can get low enough commuting by stretching out over the front bar of the Jones loop.
 
They might be okay but they made me pretty nervous on the one bike I had them on, and that was unloaded. Will probably try the Marin Four Corners (which was my first interest) and Specialized AWOL next if I can find them. Sloping top tubes that won't macerate my balls if they otherwise run a bit big, plus they have sora brifters and not this bar end/front cog friction shifting insanity. I know that stuff is supposed to be reliable but I find it kind of annoying. I see nerds trash sora but I never had a big problem with it.

*spits*
 
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Theodore said:
They might be okay but they made me pretty nervous on the one bike I had them on, and that was unloaded. Will probably try the Marin Four Corners (which was my first interest) and Specialized AWOL next if I can find them. Sloping top tubes that won't macerate my balls if they otherwise run a bit big, plus they have sora brifters and not this bar end/front cog friction shifting insanity. I know that stuff is supposed to be reliable but I find it kind of annoying. I see nerds trash sora but I never had a big problem with it.

*spits*
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Yeah, I have no love of canti's nor bar end shifters.

I test rode the Specialized Sequoia, which is similar to their AWOL. Both are pretty cool bikes at a decent price.
I've never seen the Four Corners in person, but it looks like a solid contender. :thu:
 
Tig said:
Yeah, I have no love of canti's nor bar end shifters.

I test rode the Specialized Sequoia, which is similar to their AWOL. Both are pretty cool bikes at a decent price.
I've never seen the Four Corners in person, but it looks like a solid contender. :thu:
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Everyone I've emailed to see if they have any says it's a cool bike but they don't have any. :embarrassed:
 
Just pumped up the tires on my LeMond Etape from flat to 100 with a frame pump after it's been sitting for almost three years. That's a workout, Walter.
 
ye olde housemate has a bianchi eros from her ex that gets no use and actually fits me and is a much nicer bike than my current pawn shop beater. I've been feeling the urge to do more biking (mostly daily commuting stuff) as my old man knees have been complaining about running lately (the turncoat fuckers).

I think it's all original, campagnolo drive train and brakes, etc. any thoughts/input from you bike nerds who actually know about bike stuff? anything to look out for other than general wear/does-it-work stuff? what would be a reasonable going rate?
 
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yabba said:
ye olde housemate has a bianchi eros from her ex that gets no use and actually fits me and is a much nicer bike than my current pawn shop beater. I've been feeling the urge to do more biking (mostly daily commuting stuff) as my old man knees have been complaining about running lately (the turncoat fuckers).

I think it's all original, campagnolo drive train and brakes, etc. any thoughts/input from you bike nerds who actually know about bike stuff? anything to look out for other than general wear/does-it-work stuff? what would be a reasonable going rate?
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PICS!!! RIGHT NOW!!!! I want to see a campi equipped bianchi. My thoughts are good on ya! Just get it all tuned up and adjusted and properly lubed if it has been neglected or needs it (such a hubs, bottom bracket, cable housings for smooth shifting, etc.) and then just ride it! As far as a reasonable rate, depends on condition and model. Maybe look at completed listings on ebay to get a sense?
 
sunvalleylaw said:
PICS!!! RIGHT NOW!!!! I want to see a campi equipped bianchi. My thoughts are good on ya! Just get it all tuned up and adjusted and properly lubed if it has been neglected or needs it (such a hubs, bottom bracket, cable housings for smooth shifting, etc.) and then just ride it! As far as a reasonable rate, depends on condition and model. Maybe look at completed listings on ebay to get a sense?
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My phone died earlier this week and I decided to be leisurely about replacing it, so I'm camera/phone-less for another several days. I'll get some pics when I can though!
 
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I don't know nothin' bout no bikes. I screwed stuff up being a tired, impatient dumbass, so I can maybe start riding my bike after getting it back from shop on Tuesday instead of not being a logistically-challenged butt nugget and getting it going last weekend.
 
yabba said:
ye olde housemate has a bianchi eros from her ex that gets no use and actually fits me and is a much nicer bike than my current pawn shop beater. I've been feeling the urge to do more biking (mostly daily commuting stuff) as my old man knees have been complaining about running lately (the turncoat fuckers).

I think it's all original, campagnolo drive train and brakes, etc. any thoughts/input from you bike nerds who actually know about bike stuff? anything to look out for other than general wear/does-it-work stuff? what would be a reasonable going rate?
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Make sure the tires aren't cracked or dry rotted. All chains wear. Shift and brake cables need to replaced occasionally.
A good mechanic can check it all out and give you an estimate for any work and parts needing replacement.
 
Also take it to a couple of places. I did that with my old bike and was given a range of $100 (for a drive train tune up) to $300. But was told by the guys that wanted $100 that it really just needed new cables (old one were rusty) and and good cleaning and I could do it myself. Since then I've put ~7000 miles on the bike and the only extra thing I've done (other than tubes and tires as needed) was a new back brake and a new back wheel (when the old one cracked the axle). Still the same drive chain going on 35+ years now. If you don't need the bike to be at peak performance they can last a long time
 
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nuke_diver said:
Also take it to a couple of places. I did that with my old bike and was given a range of $100 (for a drive train tune up) to $300. But was told by the guys that wanted $100 that it really just needed new cables (old one were rusty) and and good cleaning and I could do it myself. Since then I've put ~7000 miles on the bike and the only extra thing I've done (other than tubes and tires as needed) was a new back brake and a new back wheel (when the old one cracked the axle). Still the same drive chain going on 35+ years now. If you don't need the bike to be at peak performance they can last a long time
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Good post. I know a few mechanics that will get to their customers, but most are fair or better.

An old riding buddy and past teammate opened a repair only shop last year and he is extremely fair. He donates a large portion of profits to a few autism charities, so I send everyone to him.
 
To be a bit more clear, I'm not saying that all of the mechanics were/are trying to fleece someone. But rather that some people look at things in different lights. Some will look at a bike and say it needs $300 (meaning it needs that to be in tip top/like new/racing condition) while another might say if you are only pedaling around town you only need a few minor repairs. It depends on the guy and what you tell him too.
 
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