[iFi audio]

All I can say is that these are lovely bikes.

 

[Podster]

So as usual life got in the way and I'm a few days late on posting the Powder Coated Redline 29'er

 

[iFi audio]

So as usual life got in the way and I'm a few days late on posting the Powder Coated Redline 29'er

Do I see correctly that you don't have any derailleur on it?

 

[Watagump]

Do I see correctly that you don't have any derailleur on it?

Looks like a single speed.

 

[Podster]

Do I see correctly that you don't have any derailleur on it?

Indeed, if you've noticed all my bikes are single speed cruizer's. Does require standing on it when you see a hill

 

[Podster]

I was just thinking as I have a lot of biking friends both Road and Mountain that constantly tell me (for at least 30 year's now) that when I grow up I'll get a real bike but since I'll hit Medicare age in Oct. I doubt I'll ever grow up Of course I have always rode with both of them and gained respect from even some of the best I know, of course they know if it were competition they could dust me in short order but most respect me enough to cruise at a gear I can stay with them and still make great time. 20 years ago it was nothing for me to hop on one of my 24's and enter local Mtn. bike races and even place but age, weight and much better bikes in general have put an end to my comp. days (Did I mention I'm about to hit 65) My love for cruisers goes way back, I remember in the early 90's this was my ride at a new apartment I just got. Had no furniture to speak of but probably spent more time on the streets than I did in my place

I was clocking 200-250 miles a week just in the streets and this baby could come down a parking garage at lightning speed with those sticky Panaracers, ah those were some good times for sure. Couple of buddy's and I would go to Whole Foods and get one of these 5 Liters (I know I sure drank a lot of pints of this while stationed in Germany)

Take it over to the gazebo adjacent to the city courthouse, tap it and proceed to consume the whole thing with our nifty 10oz. Dixie cups (probably akin to the Red Solo today). Then salute the courthouse and get back on and ride for another 20-25 miles scoping out our next food stop

 

[iFi audio]

Indeed, if you've noticed all my bikes are single speed cruizer's. Does require standing on it when you see a hill

If I may ask, was there any particular technical reason for this? Or you simply like cruisers?

 

[Podster]

I hate gears and all the foibles that come with them, no offense gear heads First couple of times doing bunny hops and having my chain come off I knew derailleurs were not for me. Just give me a tight, stiff ride and I'm a Happy Camper.

You'll notice I still use top notch parts on all my rides and still keep them at a reasonable cost, I understand top tour riders having great machines but when a bicycle exceeds the $3K mark I'm baffled regardless of materials but I'm old and always put ROI in front of most decisions. With that said not so sure it's really a technical reason more than just personal.

 

[iFi audio]

no offense gear heads

None taken

I hate gears and all the foibles that come with them,

This I can understand, and thanks for explaining

 

[iFi audio]

And finally, I can show my ride.

 

[UntilThen]

And finally, I can show my ride.

Nice ! I must take new pictures of my Specialized Roubaix.

 

[DLeeWebb]

I bought my Trek 8500 in 2013. Rode it twice and stored it (long story of life getting in the way...) Got a hitch installed on my Volvo, bought a Thule bike rack about three weeks ago, got the Trek out about two weeks ago for an expert tune-up/overhaul. The bike mechanic was like, "Wow! This is one clean eight year old bike. Pristine condition. I loved the 8500, they were light and fast." She gets her third ride later today, so I guess I'll find out how fast we are. I'm excited!

 

[iFi audio]

Nice ! I must take new pictures of my Specialized Roubaix.

Please do and thanks!

 

[Podster]

And finally, I can show my ride.

Hi iFi, if I might ask if it's just the angle of your photo or is that a 24" rear and 26" front? I owned the Canny 600 addressed this was back in the late 80's

So my youngest is off to college and instead of sending him to campus with one of the families $1K+ bikes just to have it sit most of the time cabled to some rack suffering the elements I got cheap (We will call it Chi-Bi)! Golden Cycles Shocker Fixie from City Grounds and although I'm sure it won't fair to well in the elements I'm quite surprised how decent for a full bike under $225 it is! really Cheaply painted pot metal, lot of plastic parts and flimsy wheels but I'm thinking for short jaunts around campus it's about what I was willing to shell out and I easily spent that much for his older brother's Longboard he's been cruising his campus on for coming up on 3 years now Even looks OK but we'll have to re-visit here in a year or two Thought it was cool the rear hub came with both free wheel gear and fixed track on the other side not too mention they were even true after their long trip, I'm sure after a month or so that will have to be re-tightened Not at all my cup of tea but I think it will serve it's purpose

The Ground video also helped seal the deal Is it a bad bike sure if your a serious rider or track macker but this was bought for one reason and if he wants a better one after he graduates we can look to Mecier TT/Wt or maybe Fuji Featherlight.

 

[ExpatinJapan]

Ooh, thats a nice bicycle!

looks cool.



i should do an update photo. I have stuck all sorts on my bicycle for longer commutes through Tokyo and in preparation for longer rides as i get stronger Lungs and body