The "Show off your bike" thread! (Vol 2)
Discussion
Squadrone Rosso said:
Picked up my new Carrera Vanquish today. Not ridden a drop bike since ‘87 so it’s going to take some getting used to. Gears on the brake levers as opposed to the down tube?!?! WTAF....lol
Welcome back, we've missed you! It's a gorgeous colour, and there's plenty of summer left, get out there and enjoy.
Hi all and thanks for the comments.
As defblade points out it is a Pedersen bicycle. Designed and built in England by Dane Mikael Pedersen in the 1890s.
This is not that old. It was made in 1999 (I think) in Denmark. When I bought it, it had never been ridden, the tyres still had those little 'pimples' from the moulding process (I put the Kojaks on it myself as I don't trust 21 year-old rubber).
The fame is a truss design inspired by bridges so it flexes (in a good way) as you ride. Together with the sprung hammock saddle and the fat tyres I put on make it unbelievably comfortable. It has a VERY upright riding position and getting out of the saddle to climb hills is impossible due to the proximity of the nylon strap to ones nads.
As defblade points out it is a Pedersen bicycle. Designed and built in England by Dane Mikael Pedersen in the 1890s.
This is not that old. It was made in 1999 (I think) in Denmark. When I bought it, it had never been ridden, the tyres still had those little 'pimples' from the moulding process (I put the Kojaks on it myself as I don't trust 21 year-old rubber).
The fame is a truss design inspired by bridges so it flexes (in a good way) as you ride. Together with the sprung hammock saddle and the fat tyres I put on make it unbelievably comfortable. It has a VERY upright riding position and getting out of the saddle to climb hills is impossible due to the proximity of the nylon strap to ones nads.
Tall_Paul said:
Will94 said:
It has a VERY upright riding position and getting out of the saddle to climb hills is impossible due to the proximity of the nylon strap to ones nads.
It might also have something to do with the handlebars being over the bottom bracket... 
Delivered yesterday after a 3 months wait due to stock availability and COVID delays.
Introducing my new 2020 Cannondale SuperSix EVO Ultegra Disc with optional KNOT 64 HOLLOGRAM wheelset
Can't thanks EPIC CYCLES enough, they did a mega job and kept communication constant.
1st ride yesterday and the comparisons are interesting. I'd ridden a 2012 Supersix for 8 years as well as a Synapse for winter duties. This is my first new bike for a good few years and it's obvious to see and feel how bikes have come forward.
My impressions;
1. It's just quicker everywhere then what I'd had before.
2. How amazingly compliant it is over bumps and general road conditions. Seems to absorb those undulations incredibly well.
3. The brakes are dangerously good compared to the cable discs on my winter bike and the old carbon rim brakes on my old SuperSix. The lightest of pulls has you pulling up no problem.
4. Cornering - A little bit of confidence to build on this bike but seems on par with the last bikes Ive ridden but im not 100% convinced on the stock tyres. Likely switch to some CONTI's
5. The noise - from the 64mm profile rims, amazing. Like my old TT bike!
6. Downhill at speed - Gave me goose bumps it was that good!
7. Climbing - noticeably stiffer on the front end. Bigger gearing than my other bikes but overall a good experience.
Can't wait for the next ride!
Introducing my new 2020 Cannondale SuperSix EVO Ultegra Disc with optional KNOT 64 HOLLOGRAM wheelset
Can't thanks EPIC CYCLES enough, they did a mega job and kept communication constant.
1st ride yesterday and the comparisons are interesting. I'd ridden a 2012 Supersix for 8 years as well as a Synapse for winter duties. This is my first new bike for a good few years and it's obvious to see and feel how bikes have come forward.
My impressions;
1. It's just quicker everywhere then what I'd had before.
2. How amazingly compliant it is over bumps and general road conditions. Seems to absorb those undulations incredibly well.
3. The brakes are dangerously good compared to the cable discs on my winter bike and the old carbon rim brakes on my old SuperSix. The lightest of pulls has you pulling up no problem.
4. Cornering - A little bit of confidence to build on this bike but seems on par with the last bikes Ive ridden but im not 100% convinced on the stock tyres. Likely switch to some CONTI's
5. The noise - from the 64mm profile rims, amazing. Like my old TT bike!
6. Downhill at speed - Gave me goose bumps it was that good!
7. Climbing - noticeably stiffer on the front end. Bigger gearing than my other bikes but overall a good experience.
Can't wait for the next ride!
RC1807 said:
Not expensive nor flashy, and it confuses many local “ATGNI” crowd on their €5k+ steeds as a *ahem* portly 50y.o. passes them 
(Just cleaned after a 50km ride yesterday.)
HOY Sa Calobra 003 :
Although it’s not critical in your case, as that’s a metal bike, try to not make a habit of clamping a bike by the top tube ( or any part of the frame ) seat posts are far less expensive than frames to replace.(Just cleaned after a 50km ride yesterday.)
HOY Sa Calobra 003 :
smifffymoto said:
You have to clamp a seat post tight because it’s such a s
t place to clamp,I get the logic and the argument but if you clamp the frame you only really have to hold it in place not tighten it to distort anything.
It’s not rocket science. Best practice is just that for a reason. If you do anything on the bike with it clamped on the frame ( leverage ) it really can cause serious issues. If you’re going to get an issue, it’s better if that happens on the seat post.t place to clamp,I get the logic and the argument but if you clamp the frame you only really have to hold it in place not tighten it to distort anything.BrundanBianchi said:
It’s not rocket science. Best practice is just that for a reason. If you do anything on the bike with it clamped on the frame ( leverage ) it really can cause serious issues. If you’re going to get an issue, it’s better if that happens on the seat post.
Thanks, but it doesn't have to be that tight to hold it in place on the frame.BrundanBianchi said:
RC1807 said:
Although it’s not critical in your case, as that’s a metal bike, try to not make a habit of clamping a bike by the top tube ( or any part of the frame ) seat posts are far less expensive than frames to replace.What about boot mounted bike racks that almost exclusively hang bikes from the top tube
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