Do you own/ride a bicycle ??

[Scott McD]

Haven't owned one in years but thinking about getting one this weekend. Let's just say i'm inspired by the Triathlon.

I figure this will keep my attention more than just running. Let's see how long it lasts. Pity our Summer will be over soon though.

Do you cycle ??

[EddyTheDog]

Originally Posted by Scott McD

Haven't owned one in years but thinking about getting one this weekend. Let's just say i'm inspired by the Triathlon.

I figure this will keep my attention more than just running. Let's see how long it lasts. Pity our Summer will be over soon though.

Do you cycle ??

I do in Spain but not in here in London - Too scary...

You will be surprised how useful it is - Nipping out to get milk, post a letter that sort of thing.....

[Sid70]

I do.

[Markul]

Yea. Got 3 MTB's. Two full suspension (Specialized Enduro and Ghost RT7500) and one hardtail (Ghost). Used to ride Downhill but too many injuries. Now I just do cross country

[dyna mo]

my fixie

[scuba steve]

you get what you pay for, figured that out once i got into triathlons. its expensive, but if you want something good, its really reflective of the equipment

[cwd]

I have been racing MTB ( XC) for the last 8 years.

This is the bike I ride for this season.

27.5 wheels are a lot of fun

[Scott McD]

Originally Posted by EddyTheDog

You will be surprised how useful it is - Nipping out to get milk, post a letter that sort of thing.....

Yeah i hate jumping into the car for things like that. It's too far to walk every time, but not far enough to justify a car journey...

[Rochard]

I got back into biking last year; Seems they call it "cycling" now. I ride pretty much every day, including seven miles this morning.

My bike is a Fuji....

[Ross]

The wife and I have mountain bikes, we hit the trails around the house every so often but I haven't used it yet this year. I have slow punctures in both wheels, I really should repair them. We also use them to cycle to the pub for beers on Saturday afternoons, means we can have a few drinks and sit in the sun.

[Scott McD]

The cycle ride home must be fun ??

[Markul]

Originally Posted by cwd

I have been racing MTB ( XC) for the last 8 years.

This is the bike I ride for this season.

27.5 wheels are a lot of fun

That is a nice bike!

[arock10]

Been riding my road bike around the city for a long long time

[PR_Glen]

Originally Posted by scuba steve

you get what you pay for, figured that out once i got into triathlons. its expensive, but if you want something good, its really reflective of the equipment

on the flip side you can save a lot of money buying a model that is a couple years past or even a used one, plenty of people drop out of it or upgrade so deals to be found everywhere.

I don't have a full carbon wind tunnel special but i have a solid trek 1500 that is light enough for me.

[dyna mo]

My bike I posted above is made with all name-brand components- wheels, tires, hubs, chain, brake, stem, bars, everything. total weight = 19 pounds. total cost = $185

[femdomdestiny]

I was just talking yesterday ,that I am thinking about buying a bike. I can't remember when it was list time I was driving it, probably back in 1983 after BMX bandits. I would like to replace car, for short distances, because of health. But I don't know anything about bikes and what I should buy.

[Scott McD]

Originally Posted by femdomdestiny

I was just talking yesterday ,that I am thinking about buying a bike. I can't remember when it was list time I was driving it, probably back in 1983 after BMX bandits. I would like to replace car, for short distances, because of health. But I don't know anything about bikes and what I should buy.

Seems you're in the same situation as me...

[scuba steve]

Originally Posted by PR_Glen

on the flip side you can save a lot of money buying a model that is a couple years past or even a used one, plenty of people drop out of it or upgrade so deals to be found everywhere.

I don't have a full carbon wind tunnel special but i have a solid trek 1500 that is light enough for me.

thats how i got my giant road bike

[femdomdestiny]

I don't have a clue what are my options when buying a bike. What are technologies today and what I should consider.

[Pipecrew]

my babies





Doing my first full ironman in a few months.

[KickAssJesse]

I have a mountain bike that I haven't put to use in about 6 months... I should start riding again; it's a great workout and it's really convenient since I have a bike trail a few blocks from my place. I'm more into the night rides!

[bronco67]

I have Trek 8.3 DS Hybrid. I was doing 30 mile rides for a while, but I keep my rides short and intense now.

[kacy]

Yes, have a Trek road bike just for working out, nothing crazy not a racer lol

[stopitbrrruce]

If you buy a bike don't go to a department store, go to a local bike shop. I spent just over $400USD on a decent Diamondback hybrid.

I put over 3,500miles on Heybuddy (my bike has a name ) last year, and am around 2,500miles so far this year.

[shake]

I mountain bike more than road riding, but we have a lot of rail-to-trail type riding which can be nice easy riding to get you into the wilderness.

Riding for over 20 years keeps me fit and healthy and it's the only sport where every ride is just as fun as the first day I went, there's nothing like it. Here in BC is mountain biking is amazing.

[Roald]

Got an MTB and a regular all day bike

[Roald]

Originally Posted by Pipecrew

my babies





Doing my first full ironman in a few months.

Love the looks of that first one

[Scott McD]

Originally Posted by Pipecrew

my babies





Doing my first full ironman in a few months.

Wow, that's what i'm talking about...

[Sid70]

Originally Posted by dyna mo

my fixie

Yeah. This is what I am after, may be a single speed to start with tho.

[TehKinkyHotness]

Fucking hipsters and their fixed gear bikes. Nothing says fuck the man like inefficiency!

[brassmonkey]

blue beach cruiser

[dyna mo]

Originally Posted by TehKinkyHotness

Fucking hipsters and their fixed gear bikes. Nothing says fuck the man like inefficiency!

I'll take a fixed speed bike over a 21 speed any day. I get the job done with a single speed and don't waste money on bullshit that is completely unneeded. Disc brakes, shock absorbers. Logoed spandex. Most people buy way too much bike for their purpose and you think a single speed bike as a grocery grabber is inefficient.

AhHahahahahahahahahah.

[dyna mo]

Gotta love gfy. I doubt there are many places where people try and insult you over a simple bicycle.

[atom]

Originally Posted by dyna mo

Gotta love gfy. I doubt there are many places where people try and insult you over a simple bicycle.

Did you put it together yourself or have it assembled? I have not worked on many bikes but am pretty mechanical. Just wondering how much extra that would run. My wife just got a bike and wants me to tool around town with her. Down to the beach etc. This would be perfect!

[dyna mo]

Atom, it came 90% assembled. More Prolly. Check out critical cycles. Also purefix, state bikes for some nice choices and they all use quality components. Nothing fancy, just good solid simple bikes. Craig's list usually has a few of these used also. I got mine at amazon, open box price. They are typically around $200

[xxxjay]

Yup. I am a lifetime bike guy. I ride all over LA and people tell me that's insane, and it kind it is.

[klinton]

I bought over 6 years ago normal city/ trekking bike for around 250 USD. best money ever spent...I ride whole year and I love it.

bicycle - ideal for decent European city

[TwinCities]

Originally Posted by dyna mo

Atom, it came 90% assembled. More Prolly. Check out critical cycles. Also purefix, state bikes for some nice choices and they all use quality components. Nothing fancy, just good solid simple bikes. Craig's list usually has a few of these used also. I got mine at amazon, open box price. They are typically around $200

Nice recommendations. I originally looked at https://www.missionbicycle.com but those are very expensive. I then found http://www.republicbike.com at $399. The sites you pointed out are quite a bit cheaper still. I guess you can get up a pretty good speed in a fixed gear bike around the city?

[Spunky]

I try to get out on the bike at least once a week

[Struggle4Bucks]

I biked 70 kilometers last weekend...

[dyna mo]

Originally Posted by TwinCities

Nice recommendations. I originally looked at https://www.missionbicycle.com but those are very expensive. I then found http://www.republicbike.com at $399. The sites you pointed out are quite a bit cheaper still. I guess you can get up a pretty good speed in a fixed gear bike around the city?

retrospec bicycles also, I should have included them initially and totally forgot about them.

yeah, peeps can flat out haul on a single speed. I see them in DTLA all the time. I like the choice of gearing mine came with, terrific acceleration for me without burning my legs up and a good cadence when trying to maintain a high speed. I would think 15+mph is easily achieved on one. I was also initally concerned about just 1 brake, but the brake is very grippy and hasn't let me down yet.

[scuba steve]

here are my bikes

yellow giant is road/training bike


green grigio is my race bike

[dyna mo]

i gotta say, there are some serisousky bad ass and cool bicycles in this thread! high-tech and high-performance and beautiful to look at, what's not to like! + 2 wheels!!

[shimmy2]

[noshit]

Ima Cycling fanatic, I do Crits and tours. Great place to pick up a bike is http://www.bikesdirect.com/ Then simply have your local bike shop put it together for you.
... Love every bike you guys posted!

[Yngwie]

I have a bicycle. a GT Outpost that I bought in 2008.

[Petra]

I have a hybrid that's more on the sporty side. I can easily keep it at a constant 22km/hr without wasting a whole bunch of energy. I've been regularly riding about 20km a day and at least 2x a week 35k.

I can say, however, the difference of riding in the states vs. the Netherlands is night and day. I fucking love the dedicated bike paths through the country and rarely having to share with cars. I don't feel like I'm putting my life on the line like in the states.

[EngineCash]

Originally Posted by dyna mo

my fixie

wow, it's a cool bike...

[Rutger]

Went for a bike like this. Cruising down the city.
I also have a crate for my beer!

Plus the extra and the big reason why i bought this bike are the extra thick tires.
When i'm drunk , i no longer fall on my face since my tire is stuck in the tramway tracks

[John HostiServer]

Nice ones, but I don't drive anymore, after I fell asleep on one. Damn sunny mornings by the ocean.