My Bike

[RB]

All reflectors bug me, I remove them immediately on getting a new bike and will continue to do so despite being fined twice for not having them.

[Tinlad]

Reflectors don't bother me in the slightest. They might if I were cycling it up hardcore jump stylee and wanted every last gram of excess weight removed, but the majority of time I'm cycling on the road and so want to be as visible as possible.

My bike-related shopping list (in this order):
- hex skewers to replace the QR ones
- hex bolt seat clamp to replace the QR one
- new set of lights (I have a perfectly good set but no mounts )
- Halo Twin Rail tyres

[Nemesis]

Nice bikes lads. I've got a Saracen D-Tox that I've owned for some years now.

Heavy as fuck (as with most Saracens), but it's taken a beating and still works flawlessly.

[doogle]

Orange > Marin

Which ones? My orange clockwork was better than my Marin pine mountain I'll grant you that one

My first Orange bike was a P7, tiny light thing designed for cross country. It was ok for me as a jump bike too tho cos I'm only small. My current bike is an Orange AirO, quality bit of kit if I do say so myself

£300 .... for a bike ..... *faints*

My frame alone cost £450, then I had to buy forks, handlebars, wheels, gears, brakes, seat, seat post etc. Total cost of just over £1000!
That was about 7 years ago and it's still going strong, albeit with new forks and brakes

[Sean]

£300 .... for a bike ..... *faints*

My frame alone cost £450, then I had to buy forks, handlebars, wheels, gears, brakes, seat, seat post etc. Total cost of just over £1000!
That was about 7 years ago and it's still going strong, albeit with new forks and brakes

Well I suppose if that is the bike you wanted. My bike is just over 3 years old and only cost £50

[dr_gloryhole]

I just bought a bike, £80 from tesco.
Has front suspension, although, like the rest of the bike, i imagine this to be off poor quality.
It does its job though, although I find the seat very uncomfortable, just need to buy a mile-o-metre, as I bought the bike to keep fit, soI try to cycle 5 miles a day, at least

[Joe]

My bike is about 10 years old and is currently sat in my parents' garage.

It's worked without any issues for a long time and I'm sure it'll work again with a little air in the tyres. It was also bought from Halfords, a semi-cheap black Peugeot MB.

If I had more space to keep it, I'd have it at our flat and probably use it as well.

[Dimples]

Nice bike Mr. E. Had to chuckle at the bike turning story Guess the saying "like riding a bike" didn't hold true for you?
I need to ride mine more,but it's so damn hot out you feel like you're going to die after 20 minutes...

[Captain Sisko]

Nice bikes

They even have disc brakes!!!

Why discs? whats wrrong with the usual callipers with pads that gripped the wheels rims?

[Jezreel]

They're for people that "need" a bike because they're a window licker, or have no license.
Disc brakes are for those that can "afford" it, need it because they do twelvety-ten miles an hour down a hill, or just plain want to show off.


Good luck with your glass-tasting.

[Captain Sisko]

This one tasted of Asda window cleaner. Lacked the freshness and vitamin packed content of windowlene

[Tinlad]

Disk brakes don't get clogged up with mud, don't get (as) wet due to rain/puddles, work just as well if the wheel rim isn't straight and don't wear out the wheel rim. They generally offer greater stopping power with less effort and also mean you can put massive 3" tyres on if you so desire.

They are FTW basically.

[Jezreel]

Fuck them logical replies.
Disc brakes make young women hot in the crotch. Makes them want to use your tongue as a clit rubbing post.

That is all.

[Tinlad]

Ah yes, I forgot to mention that since I've had disk brakes on my bike I've had to start beating scantily-clad ladies off with a stick.

[Jezreel]

*high fives*