Bike Gallery

lukas
Posts: 865
Joined: Tue Jul 24, 2007 4:32 pm
Location: Hurstville, Sydney

Postby lukas » Sat Nov 15, 2008 4:19 pm

My R3 with it's new Dura Ace wheels:

Image
Cervelo R3
Canyon Ultimate AL
Image

User avatar
snedden9485
Posts: 1446
Joined: Wed Oct 08, 2008 9:25 am
Location: Newcastle, NSW, AU

Postby snedden9485 » Sun Nov 16, 2008 1:03 pm

lukas wrote:My R3 with it's new Dura Ace wheels:

Image
awesome. Im so jealous :)
Chris
2011 Giant TCR Advanced SL
2011 Malvern Star Oppy TT9 Time Trial
2011 Giant Omnium Track
2012 Giant XTC Composite 29

ZiggySS
Posts: 22
Joined: Tue Nov 18, 2008 12:05 pm

Postby ZiggySS » Fri Nov 21, 2008 10:39 am

Yeah no need to be jealous mate !!! He cant ride very good !! Lol ...

Ill dominate him with my fixie !

lukas
Posts: 865
Joined: Tue Jul 24, 2007 4:32 pm
Location: Hurstville, Sydney

Postby lukas » Fri Nov 21, 2008 12:33 pm

Play nice mate. When this mythical fixie comes to fruition, I'll be more than happy to come for a spin with you.
Cervelo R3
Canyon Ultimate AL
Image

User avatar
Fleshpiston
Posts: 392
Joined: Sat Jul 05, 2008 4:35 pm
Location: in my hidden lair or in the basement of Lou's tavern

Postby Fleshpiston » Fri Nov 21, 2008 6:07 pm

lukas wrote:My R3 with it's new Dura Ace wheels:
jesus buddy...you really want me to max out my credit card don't you :twisted: how does the dura ace wheelset roll :?:

keep on rollin,
brad
"I ride not because it's easy, but because it's hard. I love to ride, i live to ride" - ramblings from my alter ego 3.3.2010

"BMC frames get better over time just like women and wine" more ramblings 14.3.2010

lukas
Posts: 865
Joined: Tue Jul 24, 2007 4:32 pm
Location: Hurstville, Sydney

Postby lukas » Sun Nov 23, 2008 4:01 pm

Fleshpiston wrote: jesus buddy...you really want me to max out my credit card don't you :twisted: how does the dura ace wheelset roll :?:
I've only done a handful of long rides on them but so far so good. I can notice the weight difference mostly on 5-6% gradients. I think for the price they are a good buy. I'm only a lightweight (68kg) so don't put a massive amount of pressure on them, nor can I really shed any light on their stiffness. They are nice light wheelset to compliment a damn light bike!

In it's current state, it's pretty much my dream bike. I say with a reasonable amount of confidence that I won't be spending any more money on bikes for quite some time..... :oops:
Cervelo R3
Canyon Ultimate AL
Image

User avatar
Fezz
Posts: 160
Joined: Sat Aug 09, 2008 10:11 am
Location: Camden, NSW

Postby Fezz » Mon Nov 24, 2008 12:34 am

Looking good lukas, Waterfall next Saturday?

User avatar
aeroslave
Posts: 1783
Joined: Sun Nov 09, 2008 1:04 am

Postby aeroslave » Thu Nov 27, 2008 10:11 am

My ride

Image[/img]


I just love this bike. Now if I can have an engine to match it I will be right...ha! wishful thinking!

Cheers!

User avatar
sogood
Posts: 17168
Joined: Thu Aug 31, 2006 7:31 am
Location: Sydney AU

Postby sogood » Thu Nov 27, 2008 11:54 am

[quote="lukas"I can notice the weight difference mostly on 5-6% gradients. I think for the price they are a good buy. I'm only a lightweight (68kg) so don't put a massive amount of pressure on them, nor can I really shed any light on their stiffness. They are nice light wheelset to compliment a damn light bike![/quote]
In what ways are you noticing the weight difference on 5-6% gradients? How about 10% gradient sections? :roll:
Bianchi, Ridley, Tern, Montague and All things Apple :)
RK wrote:And that is Wikipedia - I can write my own definition.

lukas
Posts: 865
Joined: Tue Jul 24, 2007 4:32 pm
Location: Hurstville, Sydney

Postby lukas » Thu Nov 27, 2008 2:27 pm

Hard to explain sogood, they just feel better. Perhaps it's just a perceived benefit, but I think it's easier to hold speed on those gradients that it was with my old wheels.

When the road hits 10%+ for any period of time, it hurts no matter what I'm riding. The few hundred grams less might be getting me to the top a little bit quicker, but I don't notice it.
Cervelo R3
Canyon Ultimate AL
Image

User avatar
Fleshpiston
Posts: 392
Joined: Sat Jul 05, 2008 4:35 pm
Location: in my hidden lair or in the basement of Lou's tavern

Postby Fleshpiston » Thu Nov 27, 2008 2:29 pm

Gd'day,

i decided to have a 2 wheels cosmetic makeover...tired of motorists pulling up beside me and starring at my ride...maybe the new look will attract less attention :wink:

cheers.

Image
Image
Image
Image
Image
Last edited by Fleshpiston on Thu Nov 27, 2008 10:07 pm, edited 1 time in total.
"I ride not because it's easy, but because it's hard. I love to ride, i live to ride" - ramblings from my alter ego 3.3.2010

"BMC frames get better over time just like women and wine" more ramblings 14.3.2010

User avatar
DanielS
Posts: 512
Joined: Sat Apr 19, 2008 8:00 pm
Location: Adelaide
Contact:

Postby DanielS » Thu Nov 27, 2008 3:04 pm

Nice looking BMC! What's with the massive chain stay guard? Are you riding it offroad? :wink:

User avatar
snark
Posts: 581
Joined: Wed Oct 01, 2008 2:35 am
Location: Geelong, Vic

Postby snark » Fri Dec 05, 2008 1:07 pm

dan612 wrote:Nice looking BMC! What's with the massive chain stay guard? Are you riding it offroad? :wink:
Is that the black rubber/padding/stuff? I was wondering what that was for...

Simon.

Mugshot
Posts: 82
Joined: Sun Sep 28, 2008 6:14 pm

Postby Mugshot » Fri Dec 05, 2008 8:34 pm

Nice,
BMC lugs = bike porn

User avatar
rocketeer
Posts: 209
Joined: Mon Aug 11, 2008 11:17 pm
Location: Melbourne

Postby rocketeer » Sat Dec 06, 2008 4:12 pm

The chain stay protector simply makes sure the chain doesn't slap the drive side chain. Good for 2 reasons, 1, if you suffer chain slap, which isn't so common on a road bike, it is quieter, and 2, protects your lovely priceless frame! Last thinf you want is divets in your frame from the chain hitting it.

User avatar
Fleshpiston
Posts: 392
Joined: Sat Jul 05, 2008 4:35 pm
Location: in my hidden lair or in the basement of Lou's tavern

Postby Fleshpiston » Sat Dec 06, 2008 5:09 pm

dan612 wrote:Nice looking BMC! What's with the massive chain stay guard? Are you riding it offroad? :wink:
just for protection when the chain is on the 12 tooth gear...regarding offroad...well yeah...as the roads in the inner west area of Syd are shocking :evil:
"I ride not because it's easy, but because it's hard. I love to ride, i live to ride" - ramblings from my alter ego 3.3.2010

"BMC frames get better over time just like women and wine" more ramblings 14.3.2010

User avatar
NotFlyingScot
Posts: 1263
Joined: Wed Aug 06, 2008 4:36 pm
Location: Kings Langley

Postby NotFlyingScot » Sun Dec 07, 2008 4:04 pm

Fleshpiston wrote:
dan612 wrote:Nice looking BMC! What's with the massive chain stay guard? Are you riding it offroad? :wink:
just for protection when the chain is on the 12 tooth gear...regarding offroad...well yeah...as the roads in the inner west area of Syd are shocking :evil:
Fleshpiston, Where did you get that protector? I have a shiny new baby which I would like to protect from staining and chipping.

NFS

User avatar
Mulger bill
Super Mod
Super Mod
Posts: 29060
Joined: Sun Sep 24, 2006 2:41 pm
Location: Sunbury Vic

Postby Mulger bill » Sun Dec 07, 2008 4:33 pm

I'll jump in here NFS, most bike shops will have something. Or, you could buy a neoprene mouse mat (lots of colour choices) and secure with a few zip ties.

Shaun
...whatever the road rules, self-preservation is the absolute priority for a cyclist when mixing it with motorised traffic.
London Boy 29/12/2011

User avatar
Fleshpiston
Posts: 392
Joined: Sat Jul 05, 2008 4:35 pm
Location: in my hidden lair or in the basement of Lou's tavern

Postby Fleshpiston » Sun Dec 07, 2008 4:52 pm

NotFlyingScot wrote:Fleshpiston, Where did you get that protector? I have a shiny new baby which I would like to protect from staining and chipping.NFS
Online somewhere...i think i paid $20 for it...i have another one i can sell to you for say $10...that's if you're happy to also pay for the registered mail from Syd.

cheers.
"I ride not because it's easy, but because it's hard. I love to ride, i live to ride" - ramblings from my alter ego 3.3.2010

"BMC frames get better over time just like women and wine" more ramblings 14.3.2010

AMRcycling
Posts: 8
Joined: Fri Nov 28, 2008 6:56 am
Location: Brisnbane

Postby AMRcycling » Sun Dec 07, 2008 11:33 pm

Hi,

Really nice bikes posted here. Will post mine soon.

Cheers.

User avatar
Earthy Ochre Man
Posts: 77
Joined: Wed Nov 12, 2008 8:10 am
Location: Dianella, WA
Contact:

Postby Earthy Ochre Man » Mon Dec 08, 2008 9:53 am

My Avanti Atomic with new 1.5" tyres for commuting.

I bought it only about 4 months ago for under $600.00; it suits me just fine. ;)

Image

Image

User avatar
NotFlyingScot
Posts: 1263
Joined: Wed Aug 06, 2008 4:36 pm
Location: Kings Langley

Postby NotFlyingScot » Tue Dec 09, 2008 10:51 am

Fleshpiston wrote:
NotFlyingScot wrote:Fleshpiston, Where did you get that protector? I have a shiny new baby which I would like to protect from staining and chipping.NFS
Online somewhere...i think i paid $20 for it...i have another one i can sell to you for say $10...that's if you're happy to also pay for the registered mail from Syd.

cheers.
I'll keep my eye out for them when next in my LBS. Mulger Bill reckons they are fairly readily available. Thanks guys.
NFS

bmxbandito
Posts: 158
Joined: Fri Oct 10, 2008 9:17 pm

Postby bmxbandito » Sat Dec 13, 2008 7:18 am

If I see one of those things on your bike Sandy I will personally kick your ass old man.Please have some respect for the history of nice looking road bikes.12 tooth sprockets were made to go with big chainrings & doing 80ks an hour. :evil: or faster.And remember you cant ride near salt water with those big neoprene chain stay protecters on because your bike may get attact by a shark thinking it was a surfers leg :lol: seriously.

User avatar
NotFlyingScot
Posts: 1263
Joined: Wed Aug 06, 2008 4:36 pm
Location: Kings Langley

Postby NotFlyingScot » Sat Dec 13, 2008 8:33 am

bmxbandito wrote:If I see one of those things on your bike Sandy I will personally kick your ass old man.Please have some respect for the history of nice looking road bikes.12 tooth sprockets were made to go with big chainrings & doing 80ks an hour. :evil: or faster.And remember you cant ride near salt water with those big neoprene chain stay protecters on because your bike may get attact by a shark thinking it was a surfers leg :lol: seriously.
BMX Bandito,
I was also considering foam wrap over the front down tube and the seat tube and maybe borrowing one of your old BMX top tube covers in pink for a bit of colour contrast to really set it off. :wink:
You don't approve :?:
Did not see you on this mornings ride. NFS, Leximack, Ozlegacy all in attandance( and went straight back home) :) :)
NFS

User avatar
Moz
Posts: 123
Joined: Tue Jun 17, 2008 8:41 pm
Location: Gold Coast

Postby Moz » Sat Dec 13, 2008 1:39 pm

mine, from my morning ride. I love it
Image

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: Majestic-12 [Bot]