The "Show off your bike" thread! (Vol 2)

[GravelBen]

slopes said:

This thread is dangerous , i'm a recent returnee to bikes and have a Voodoo mountian bike in the garage that i've changed the grips on so far but looking at this thread keeps giving me ideas about changing bits.

Its a slippery slope... I'm in a similar position being a relatively recent returnee who gets ideas about changing parts, what I would advise (after swapping a few parts back and forth and back again) is making sure you do enough riding time on the old bits to really think about and analyse what could actually be improved and why (especially with bike fit and contact points). Changing one thing at a time is probably a good idea too so you can isolate the effect of different changes.

[yellowjack]

hilly10 said:

My Trek Emonda 5

My 2015 Emonda SL 6...




...on a trip to the seaside! Currently at 12.316 miles ridden, and I've loved every one of them.

[slopes]

GravelBen said:

slopes said:

This thread is dangerous , i'm a recent returnee to bikes and have a Voodoo mountian bike in the garage that i've changed the grips on so far but looking at this thread keeps giving me ideas about changing bits.

Its a slippery slope... I'm in a similar position being a relatively recent returnee who gets ideas about changing parts, what I would advise (after swapping a few parts back and forth and back again) is making sure you do enough riding time on the old bits to really think about and analyse what could actually be improved and why (especially with bike fit and contact points). Changing one thing at a time is probably a good idea too so you can isolate the effect of different changes.

Well i have plans to change most of the components but it will be a long process and the main components (forks, wheels gear set etc) will only be replaced if i’ll benefit from upgrading.
Bars, saddle pedals etc will be changed and i’ll think about maybe going tubeless but it’s going to be a gradual process

[Caddyshack]

I built this using a van wheel and old mountain bikes. It has 52v electric assist.

[DannyScene]

Got this VooDoo HooDoo on the cycle to work scheme in 2018, my first bike in almost 20 years, felt like I almost had to learn to ride and be comfortable on a bike again!
I've since swapped the grips and pedals for some neon yellow items matching the yellow on the frame, no functional benefit but they look nice I suppose.



One thing I'm struggling with is footwear, being that I only own high top trainers I need recommendations on something better suited if anyone had any suggestions.

[AceKid]

I can post few up...

My current steed, 2016 Kona Hei Hei, built from a frame only, will be upgraded in the next few months with new wheels and brakes..


Then there is my daughters bike i built from scratch with a retro Orange Clockwork frame...(she likes purple!!)


Then there is my previous builds...
AlpineStars Cro-Mega


Then my previous commuter build, 1991 Kona Explosif..
before..

After..


1992 Kona Cindercone


My beautiful Litespeed....bought as a never used frame and lovingly built with stupidly expensive stuff!


and finally my old Orange Prestige..

[Gruffy]

Project One Madone

[Ballistic]

Gruffy said:

Project One Madone

Beautiful bike, what does it ride like?

[Gruffy]

It lives up to expectations. It replaced a rim-braked Canyon Aeroad and there was a definite bump in stiffness at the rear triangle. Hard to ever quantify but I'm fairly sure it's noticeably more aero, perhaps largely from having all the cables completely hidden. It's a wonderful thing. My only gripe is Trek's refusal to offer a saddle clamp for 7x9 carbon rails. Unless you want to use a Bontrager 7x10 saddle (I don't) you're stuck with metal rails.

[JEA1K]

Gruffy said:

It lives up to expectations. It replaced a rim-braked Canyon Aeroad and there was a definite bump in stiffness at the rear triangle. Hard to ever quantify but I'm fairly sure it's noticeably more aero, perhaps largely from having all the cables completely hidden. It's a wonderful thing. My only gripe is Trek's refusal to offer a saddle clamp for 7x9 carbon rails. Unless you want to use a Bontrager 7x10 saddle (I don't) you're stuck with metal rails.

Great looking bike! Looking at replacing my old Madone with the new SLR ... looks like its disc only now so I'll have to go down that route.

Re the saddle, is it a proprietary clamp for the Madone seat mast? I have fitted an OEM Bontrager clamp to allow my Emonda and Madone to fit oversized Carbon saddles to both? https://www.tritoncycles.co.uk/components-c9/seatp...

[Gruffy]

I'm a big fan of discs. For quick descents it's a huge advantage. I shaved minutes off my Teide descent time compared to the Canyon; much of it by braking later into all the hairpins and technical turns.

Unfortunately Trek tell me they don't (and won't) offer a 7x9 clamp for the current Madone. I may look into a carbon shim to make rails fit a 7x10. It's never going to be a lightweight climbing bike but I'd like to use my tried and tested saddle for anything over 100 miles.

[Gweeds]

[JEA1K]

Gruffy said:

I'm a big fan of discs. For quick descents it's a huge advantage. I shaved minutes off my Teide descent time compared to the Canyon; much of it by braking later into all the hairpins and technical turns.

Unfortunately Trek tell me they don't (and won't) offer a 7x9 clamp for the current Madone. I may look into a carbon shim to make rails fit a 7x10. It's never going to be a lightweight climbing bike but I'd like to use my tried and tested saddle for anything over 100 miles.

Thats a shame ... so yes, looks like the custom route in that case. Guessing it must be about 7.5kg .... but as we know, aero trumps weight. I've only gone disc on the winter bike which is a must. Haven't previously been a fan of the look of discs but now they just look the norm.

[Gruffy]

As I've only been riding a few years I don't carry any nostalgic ideas about how bikes should look. To my eyes rim brakes look pretty dated now and I find disc brakes a bit cleaner. By all accounts they're on a par for aero and any fractional weight penalty is more than offset by being able to brake later and with more confidence.

[cml24]

I love some of those AceKid!

I've got a 1994 Diamondback (not the same league as yours!) I used at university that I've recently got back. Replaced all the wear and tear items like brake cables, bottom bracket, chain etc.

I wanted to prove I'd actually ride to work before buying myself a new bike but actually quite enjoy riding a bike twenty years older than any of the others at work!

[alistair1234]

Just bought this (2020 Stumperjumper comp alloy) collecting on Thursday. First mtb since a 2010 Trek Fuel Ex 8 I sold 6 years ago.

Will mostly be used at Llandegla as I’m based quite close, but also need to get to Penmachno & Marin Trail. Only other place I’ve been to is Coed Y Brenin.

Also want to head to Scotland this summer.

Just got to find my girlfriend a bike now as well.

[Azzurrinick]

My favourite bike, only need one gear

[JEA1K]

Gruffy said:

To my eyes rim brakes look pretty dated now

I have to agree ... discs look more 'tech'. Plus I'd rather wear a pair of discs out over a decent pair of rims!

[cheesewotsit]

AceKid said:

Then there is my daughters bike i built from scratch with a retro Orange Clockwork frame...(she likes purple!!)

I know it's not cool quoting pictures, but that looks so trick!

[AceKid]

cheesewotsit said:

AceKid said:

Then there is my daughters bike i built from scratch with a retro Orange Clockwork frame...(she likes purple!!)

I know it's not cool quoting pictures, but that looks so trick!

Thanks....she does love it! Trying to get hold of those tyres was the biggest headache..worth it in the end