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ExecuDork
Feb 25, 2007

We might be fucked, sir.
Fallen Rib
My frankenbike in front of the tree that serves as my baseline, get-fit-ish standard for "I made it this far up the hill".
First bike commute for me in Armidale by Martin Brummell, on Flickr

First attempt to commute by bike, heck first real ride on a bike in 11 years.
https://www.strava.com/activities/4169640435
Point and laugh at my gasping, feeble response to a short, lovely, commute.

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ExecuDork
Feb 25, 2007

We might be fucked, sir.
Fallen Rib

e.pilot posted:

THE RULES:
Big ring
Small Cog
Valves at 12 or 6
Crank at 3
Centered Tire Logos
No Bottles
No Bags (unless there’s LOTS of bags)
No Lights

Bonus Points:
In front of a good wall
Gold chain
Pro Fit

Negative Points:
Reflectors
Dork Disk

I think I broke every rule!
Celebrating an avoided Day Zero by Martin Brummell, on Flickr

ExecuDork
Feb 25, 2007

We might be fucked, sir.
Fallen Rib

EvilJoven posted:

"Let me play you the song of my people"

*wedges small stone between tire and fender*

Every time I venture off of pavement, the song begins. It's the song of the Earth, of the unsealed land, of untrammelled wilderness. And dead leaves and sticks and poo poo, yeah.

I should probably scootch that up a bit.

ExecuDork
Feb 25, 2007

We might be fucked, sir.
Fallen Rib

vikingstrike posted:

I would pitch in to make this happen

Me too. And if I get one, I'll set up my GoPro to be pointing up at my face, past the frybag, and do something that will toss the fries up into my face.

Actually, making a video like that should be condition of purchase.

ExecuDork
Feb 25, 2007

We might be fucked, sir.
Fallen Rib

cursedshitbox posted:

4 years without a bike, bought a beater mtb during covid.
:feelsgood:

Nice.

I found a good wall.
Chemistry building mural and my bike by Martin Brummell, on Flickr
Chemistry building mural and my bike by Martin Brummell, on Flickr
Note the dreamtime kangaroo's GIANT BALLS (top-left)

ExecuDork
Feb 25, 2007

We might be fucked, sir.
Fallen Rib

LoudPipesSaveLives posted:

That's a good idea, much better than my pool noodle idea! I might even have a couple of old aerobar clamps I could cut down...

Counterpoint: pool noodles are some of the most versatile, uses-per-dollar things ever made. Hold your bag in position with a pool noodle, and in a few months it will solve some other completely unrelated problem for either you or somebody else (ideally somebody else you like, not, you know, some rear end in a top hat stealing your bike and using the pool noodle to make tainted drugs or something).

ExecuDork
Feb 25, 2007

We might be fucked, sir.
Fallen Rib
Yes, everybody should find a way to carry a pool noodle with them at all times.

What if you encounter an ornery young goat?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybjRWNmLdu4

ExecuDork
Feb 25, 2007

We might be fucked, sir.
Fallen Rib

Unsinkabear posted:

Show Us Your Bicycle: That is as rad as it is bad.

I second this title rec

ExecuDork
Feb 25, 2007

We might be fucked, sir.
Fallen Rib
How different-feeling are those two bikes to ride? It looks like your posture and overall body position would be similar, but the gear ratios are clearly quite different, and obviously the tires/wheels are going to make a difference. I'm just curious, at first glance those two bikes as pictured look remarkably similar but I expect the road bike is like twice as fast and four times as painful on a bump.

ExecuDork
Feb 25, 2007

We might be fucked, sir.
Fallen Rib

compressioncut posted:

It also has a no electronics rule so it will never appear on Strava.
You have a lovely bike. I like those pictures.

But, swinging the other way on your no-electronics rule: POST YOUR HANDLEBARS
Bike accessories by Martin Brummell, on Flickr
The finest selection of cheap tat KMart, BigW, and ALDI can supply (also Amazon)

ExecuDork
Feb 25, 2007

We might be fucked, sir.
Fallen Rib

Get an orange collar for your dog, make it all match 100%.

Very nice bikes.

And a very fine doggo.

ExecuDork
Feb 25, 2007

We might be fucked, sir.
Fallen Rib

kimbo305 posted:

Dog singular???

Sneaky little doggo in the background! I didn't see you! Yes, all good doggos get bright orange! (and all doggos are good doggos, duh)

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ExecuDork
Feb 25, 2007

We might be fucked, sir.
Fallen Rib

lodie posted:

new tape + tires



This is excellent. Love it.

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