General Bike Thread (Desiderata, Questions, Pics)

[skalogre]

You could try different pads if you're looking for more modulation--what do you have in there now?

That is a good question, I will have to check, can't remember. Pretty sure they're not metallic pads.

 

[Fueco]

 

[Fueco]

Too much?

 

[bicycleradical]

Too much?

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chris king means buy it for life

 

[mhip]

Too much?

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I like it...
Mine is a Black Cat from a million years ago.
Next step, get yourself a naked portafilter.

 

[Fueco]

I like it...
Mine is a Black Cat from a million years ago.
Next step, get yourself a naked portafilter.

I think a better grinder comes first, but I’ll get there.

 

[aragon765]

Too much?

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I have had one for over 10 years (the Rapha/CK collaboration... thankfully I got shop/pro deal on it!), and have used it pretty much everyday since. One of my favourite everyday use items...

 

[patrick_b]

This is so fun to watch but bears such little resemblance to my version mountain biking.

 

[kjb]

got a question for the group. i'm converting my old CAAD 8 into a daily rider and taking off the clipless pedals for some flats. as this is styleforum, it has to look good.

thoughts on some flats that will look good with this? i don't need pins or anything, this just gonna be fun riding around town and i'd like to keep the skin on my shins during the summer.

i was thinking these shimano (cause brand loyalty) EF202 pedals but they look a bit bulky.

ETA: other thought was something like this, but think it might be too old school:

other suggestions welcome

 

[bicycleradical]

got a question for the group. i'm converting my old CAAD 8 into a daily rider and taking off the clipless pedals for some flats. as this is styleforum, it has to look good.

thoughts on some flats that will look good with this? i don't need pins or anything, this just gonna be fun riding around town and i'd like to keep the skin on my shins during the summer.

i was thinking these shimano (cause brand loyalty) EF202 pedals but they look a bit bulky.

ETA: other thought was something like this, but think it might be too old school:


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other suggestions welcome

Chester Pedal

A party's just not a party until Chester shows up. This burly nylon composite pedal is big on features, small on price, and fully ready to tear up some trail. A concave body, replaceable traction pins, and a cro-mo sealed axle are all representing.

www.raceface.com

i've been using these for years and they're fine.