General Bike Thread (Desiderata, Questions, Pics)

[sugarbutch]

I forgot to note that my willingness to blind you and others saved me $125! The black, silver, and (nearly as gaudy IMO) metallic blue are all full price, but the unloved fluoro is going begging at multiple retailers.

 

[Piobaire]

Gave my ride a trip to the day spa. It's all sparkly clean with a freshly lubed drive train. Of course it'll be all dusty by the end of tomorrow.

 

[vdubiv]

 

[sugarbutch]

 

[Althis]

Got some new wheels for the steed, Industry Nine i35TL w/ Continental GP5000TL 28mm

 

[UnFacconable]

It's ski week at my kids' school so I decided to take the week off. Because Mrs. UnF is working, she thought it prudent to get childcare all week as well which leaves me plenty of time to recreate. Since we can't really go skiing due to COVID limitations, I decided I would mountain bike all week instead.

Today I spent the afternoon thrashing a fun and fast trail. Trail was almost empty (mostly retired dudes, which is awesome). I was worried that our recent heavy rains would make the trails turn to mush but fortunately there were just a few puddles and they were easily avoided. I'm excited to go on another two or three rides this week if I can!

 

[Thrift Vader]

Just reporting in to say that my Forks have finally arrived rebuilt and ready for spring.

Thanks to Mark.
If you have an older bike and want some forks to order?
Hit him up. for a reasonable deal.

Mountain Biking | Forks Springs Shocks | Service | Mtb Forks by Mark

Full Service, Rebuild & Sales shop of Marzocchi mountain bike parts & forks. Mtb Forks by Mark may have the largest global selection of NOS, Marzocchi parts/forks and small selection of Manitou. Always go the extra miles. Your business is greatly appreciated! Thank you!

www.mtbforksbymark.com

Not a paid promo. just a satisfied customer who needed 26 inch fork,130mm travel, disk brakes,
1 1/8 threadless, with a 9mm QR axle. Which is hard to find off the shelf. so he made some.

 

[Biscotti]

Bike is coming along great. So sexy. So sezy.

 

[Biscotti]

 

[sugarbutch]

That is a bit of alright

 

[Biscotti]

Here's the spec (cuz I'm a loser):

Frame: Eddy Merckx Titan (Made my Litespeed in Chattanooga most probs)
Fork: ENVE
Wheels: White Ind. T11 on Light Bike Carbon Rimz 20 h f, 24 r. 2x lace, brass nips, Dura Ace skewerz
Brakes: Campy Super Record 2018
Cranks: Campy Super Record 2014 52/39, S/R BB
H/S: Chris King
Cassette: Campy Super record 25-11
Chain: Campy Record
Tires: Veloflex Arrenberg Tubular 25s
Pedals: Dura Ace
Seat Post: Thomson Masterpiece, Thomson Collar
Stem: Thomson Elite
Seat: Selle Italia - super lite carbon ****
Bars: Deda Superlergherarjah
Tape: Deda
Derailleurs: Campy Super Record 2015

Literally my dream bike. So nice having a bike completely fitted. **** I'm so high on glue right now.

 

[Biscotti]

I have a black stem on orderrrr.

 

[Biscotti]

maybe itll help me be less of an incel.

 

[Piobaire]

That's asking a lot from a bike!

 

[Thrift Vader]

That's a nice bike @Biscotti
It's like a Grand Seiko on wheels.