[Budda]

Dave, why not have both?

That is the kind of bike that I was originally looking for. Old, well cared for and inexpensive (now).

 

[davetcan]

Dave, why not have both?

That is the kind of bike that I was originally looking for. Old, well cared for and inexpensive (now).

I'm pretty much out of storage space, LOL. Is it worth anything?

 

[Budda]

Probably at least $100 if it's in good condition. Maybe a bit more to the right buyer, due to age and apparent 10/10 condition.

 

[Swervin55]

I keep thinking about about a new one but do I really need it?

You should know by now it has nothing to do with need.

 

[davetcan]

Probably at least $100 if it's in good condition. Maybe a bit more to the right buyer, due to age and apparent 10/10 condition.

Maybe some trade value then.

 

[WCGill]

The maximum number of bikes you can own is n + 1, where n is the number that you own now-something like guitars.

 

[Distortion]

are you a fred?

? No I am a Lance. EPO is my favorite energy drink.

 

[djmarcelca]

Wish I had the guts to ride this thing around my neighbourhood! Anyone else think this is cool? View attachment 19979

Damn Skippy I'd ride it. Provided the frame was large enough
Although I'd probably attach a 50CC Moped conversion kit on it too

Something like this:

 

[djmarcelca]

damn worng button

 

[Budda]

I did not expect this to hit four pages haha.

Those of you who already have "real spring" (not the teaser we're getting) how much have you been out?

 

[bolero]

twice

doing the paris to ancaster race next week....well it won't be much of a race :d more a leisurely ride, I think

 

[Budda]

First ride with one of my closest friends - rear axle sheers on the first trail. 2km walk home.

 

[ed2000]

[QUOTE="Budda, - rear axle sheers on the first trail. 2km walk home. [/QUOTE]

Hmmm, bike trying to tell you something??

So far I have only experienced one major mechanical failure on a bike. After returning from a fast ride on my Cineli Road Race bike, somewhere in the early 70's, I got off the bike and the handle bar fell off at the sheared stem.

 

[Budda]

[QUOTE="Budda, - rear axle sheers on the first trail. 2km walk home.

Hmmm, bike trying to tell you something??

So far I have only experienced one major mechanical failure on a bike. After returning from a fast ride on my Cineli Road Race bike, somewhere in the early 70's, I got off the bike and the handle bar fell off at the sheared stem.[/QUOTE]

I don't know how many owners the bike has had, or how old it is. I wouldn't think to check axles for rust when checking out a used bike, but now I know better.

If I had the money for a nicer bike, I would have bought a Specialized or Norco. As I said, breakage aside the ride was good and things just needed fine-tuning.

 

[WCGill]

I did not expect this to hit four pages haha.

Those of you who already have "real spring" (not the teaser we're getting) how much have you been out?

I went for my first "real" ride of the season today with my 30 yr. old daughter, the racer who won her division in Vancouver last year, riding crits. I managed to drop her on a few hills but she tuned me in on the flats in a big way. 16C, sunny, windy from all directions (is that possible?), 36k, 1:18, a nice introduction to the season. Get out there!
PS-Sorry to hear about your bad luck Budda.

 

[ZeroGravity]

I'll probably grab my fixie and go for a short spin around the neighbourhood today.

 

[High/Deaf]

Well, it seems we'll have more to do than just have coffee and brag about our musical exploits when I come to Vancouver JULY 13 after the Penticton Fondo. A little blast to Horseshoe Bay, up Cypress? See you then.

By the sounds of things, I don't want to go climbing with you - you'll be waiting lots! Same with the musical exploits - my schpiel would be short, but there's probably some crossed paths in there.

But we should work something out. I've got some nice stuff in my neck of the woods, too, if your not a hardcore roadie. Even if you are, lots of pavement and bridges and coffeeshops and stuff out here in the tri-cities.

@Budda Sorry to hear about that. I've had that happen - broke an axle but it was close to home so not much walking. Also, potato chipped a back wheel about 30 minutes into a trail ride. I found out it takes over 2 hours to carry a bike as far as you can ride in 30 minutes.

 

[WCGill]

Not to worry HD, I always come back for the people I like. We had our group ride this am, 18 people braved the 30-40k south wind for about 46k, a fun time was had by all, especially at coffee afterwards. That's what I do best.

 

[Guest]

I am wearing a helmet no matter how ridiculous I look in it!

Spruce it up.

 

[bw66]

First ride at Durham forest yesterday. Hadn't been on my bike since at least September and spent wayyyy to much time on my butt this past winter - not pretty...