The "Show off your bike" thread!

[Rocksteadyeddie]

superkartracer said:

Nice! Looks fast stood still and one of the first Cervelos that actually has some aesthetic appeal IMHO. I'd have a serious think about Ultegra Di2 though. 99.9% as good as Dura Ace, just looks a little bulkier.

[superkartracer]

cheers, very good point on Ultegra, am awaiting the TT shifters coming in Oct

[superkartracer]

Mr Pies said:

I'm guessing you're heavily into triathlons superkartracer?

What is it that make Cervelo so good? They're my favourite brand, not because of how they ride as I've never ridden one. Just purely the look for me!

No Time Trials, this is the UCI version so legal, what makes them so good?, they are the best , go ride one bud. ( saying that the finish on the P5 is not great but it's a complex shape for sure )

Would of art.

My R3 is super fast and flys up climbs

Edited by superkartracer on Monday 24th September 14:50

[Rocksteadyeddie]

superkartracer said:

cheers, very good point on Ultegra, am awaiting the TT shifters coming in Oct

I also think it's quieter than DA although the 2013 updates might address that point.

[fromage]

With my new wheels fitted.

[ysnnim]

ditchvisitor said:

Finally finished and being ridden, absolutely love it! So so fast!

2013 Ellsworth Evolution 29er
2013 Fox Float CTD Kashima
2013 Fox Float 34 29er Kashima
XTR Cranks, shifters, rear shadow carbon mech, front mech, Trail brakes.
XT Cassette
KMC X9SL chain
Thompson seat post and stem
Easton Haven bars
Charge Ti Spoon saddle
Stans ZTR flow rims on King hubs
Cranks bros Mallet 3 pedals
Gore ride-on cables

That looks like an absolute blast!

[Simond S]

fromage said:

With my new wheels fitted.

Nice, what are they?

[fromage]

Simond S said:

Nice, what are they?

38mm Carbon Clinchers from Farsports

[norman156]

The Rockrider 5.1 didn't last long, upgraded already... Picked this up last night and took it for a bit of a shakedown this morning, it's absolutely superb. I'm staggered by just how much better it is than my old one. Very chuffed!

(Apologies for crappy iPhone pics...)

[Rico]

superkartracer said:

Came today



As have i

That deserves a thread on it's own! I adore the P5, my ultimate at the moment. Enjoy!

[Silver940]

few new bits including forks since last posted and SWMBO is out so i risked a kitchen shot

[IroningMan]

swerni said:

Quite the man-about-town, aren't we?

[raceboy]

Not mine, but as there had been a lot of P5 love earlier I snapped this at the Cycle Show today....

[James1760]

finally got my bike delivered today and went out for a quick shot.

Its a 2012 Ghost HTX 7200. Brilliant bike! looking forward to putting some more miles on it.

pic from today...



365/271 by evil_monkey1, on Flickr

[seadragon]

My Pacific Reach Racing Mini Velo (scandium edition frame), built at my LBS with spec to my taste, 9.5kg

[NitroNick]

seadragon said:

My Pacific Reach Racing Mini Velo (scandium edition frame), built at my LBS with spec to my taste, 9.5kg

I'd be using that bag of charcoal and weed to set fire to it.
Tell me more about it! Its not my style but i'm intrigued! What is it used for? Is it fold-able etc?

[BPC7]

After many months of deliberating which bike and loads of input from many people on here a decision was finally made. Collected it this morning and even though have only ridden it for set up its amazing. So looking forward to going out on it for a proper ride...

[seadragon]

NitroNick said:

I'd be using that bag of charcoal and weed to set fire to it.
Tell me more about it! Its not my style but i'm intrigued! What is it used for? Is it fold-able etc?

LOL thx, I do tend to choose weird types of bikes so mine rarely suits the masses, just some crazy people like me :-).

MiniVelo's have many perks, light, easy to disassemble and pack away in a bike bag, or boots (thats the main reason). They are basically a normal-ish size framed bike that has small wheels.

wheels stem and wheels come off in less than 2 mins. They dont fold to my knowledge (well mine doesnt, better handling/response than a folder). small wheels are great for city cycling, quick acceleration, quick handling. they are huge in asia, used for triathlons but getting more popular over here and in the US.

Some spec in addition to the frameset I originally sourced:

Avid speed dial ultimate brake levers
Tektro R559 calipers
Sram Red (black) chainset
SRAM XO rear mech
SRAM Force front mech
SRAM 2x10 double tap flat bar shifters
KCNC scandium seatpost
KCNC scandium 5% bars
Thompson stem

etc etc

I specced it light, it goes like a rocket and I put it in the back of my 4x4 in about 20 secs by turning the front wheel, job done :-)

Edited by seadragon on Saturday 29th September 17:12

Edited by seadragon on Saturday 29th September 17:13

[NightRunner]

Just look at it!!

[GBDG]

New (to me) today. Really need to swap the tyres for something less obese, but I don't want to spend much considering i've only just bought it. Must... Resist...