So..... cycling - Page 18

IainB · 08-05-2011, 10:26

Ooops - I appear to have somehow purchased a errr BMX

A calculated purchase on E-Bay, very poor description and 40 minutes up the road, turns out its a Super Tuff Burner so Skyway Mags and a full CroMo frame / fork combo (but stripped of its gold finish).
Have purchased a few items tyres, tubes, grips (as the tyres were shot) and its now in its total component parts ready to be cleaned and assembled.
(the calculated purchase now showing a profit if I sell each part individually, original skyways with alloy hubs still hit £60+)

Also watched a Marin Quake (with some dubious upgrades) go for more than my total original one cost me when I bought it, so the market is still there

camerajuan · 08-05-2011, 19:08

Now I've figured this out, my new wheels.

Scott Yecora Mountain Bike
17.5 inch frame
21 speed
Front Suspension

Raw as they come. The seller gave me a front light for free - which was nice. Bought some mudguards & blue alloy pedals to make it look a bit more swish.

£70. Couldn't believe it!

Jonny69 · 18-05-2011, 17:05

I think that's a £30 front light

Joe 90 · 18-05-2011, 18:17

I've bought a bike!!!

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/...mpaign=froogle

It is yet to arrive (ordered last Friday) but I got the email on Monday night that it was entering the assembly & testing phase so *fingers crossed* it'll get delivered on friday/saturday!

Can't wait! Already got involved in a bike trip with some of the guys from work which coincidentally happens to be on my birthday

Jonny69 · 21-05-2011, 20:24

Should be arriving soon then

I knocked this up on Friday:

Should help steady the bike when I'm working on it. Otherwise it wobbles about all over the place and sits on the brake cables, which partially applies the brake. Annoying when trying to true wheels!

Jonny69 · 02-06-2011, 12:35

Cycling in has absolutely shagged me this week

Been on the single-speed for the last few weeks because my geared bike is out of action while I give it a rebuild. I was going to use the time to build up some strength for the London to Brighton ride, but I've been warned that Ditchling Beacon will be impossible with my gearing. So I've got to get the other bike built back up and get some miles on it to bed the brakes in, work out any teething troubles and true the wheels after the rebuild. Also decided to replace my tyres. Two lots of significant roadworks has left them shredded and they seem to be prone to punctures.

I may as well tear the whole bike down now and repaint it while I'm at it. Will be returning the cut down handlebars to drops again and returning everything to black, for the stealth look.

Will · 02-06-2011, 14:01

I really need to buy myself a bike.

Jonny69 · 02-06-2011, 17:05

I've put a wanted out on Freecycle for a junk mountain bike. I've been roped into the Isle of Wight challenge and the cycling part is off road. I think even with knobblies it might be asking a bit too much from my slender racing bike forks. Tempting though

cheets · 03-06-2011, 17:35

Done 35.3 miles this month, hard work on mtb

Jonny69 · 03-06-2011, 20:30

Crikey, I just had a count up and I do about 160 miles a month

No wonder my legs hurt

Picking up two bikes over the weekend. One is a mountain bike, the other is I'm not sure what yet

08-05-2011, 10:26	#171
IainB Long Island Iced Tea Join Date: May 2009 Location: South Beds Baby Posts: 143	Ooops - I appear to have somehow purchased a errr BMX A calculated purchase on E-Bay, very poor description and 40 minutes up the road, turns out its a Super Tuff Burner so Skyway Mags and a full CroMo frame / fork combo (but stripped of its gold finish). Have purchased a few items tyres, tubes, grips (as the tyres were shot) and its now in its total component parts ready to be cleaned and assembled. (the calculated purchase now showing a profit if I sell each part individually, original skyways with alloy hubs still hit £60+) Also watched a Marin Quake (with some dubious upgrades) go for more than my total original one cost me when I bought it, so the market is still there __________________ www.imc-racing.co.uk and www.djiainb.co.uk

08-05-2011, 19:08	#172
camerajuan Long Island Iced Tea Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southampton Posts: 211	Now I've figured this out, my new wheels. Scott Yecora Mountain Bike 17.5 inch frame 21 speed Front Suspension Raw as they come. The seller gave me a front light for free - which was nice. Bought some mudguards & blue alloy pedals to make it look a bit more swish. £70. Couldn't believe it! __________________ British by law, Scottish by birth, Highlander by the grace of God.............Alba gu Braith My Papa - 31/12/28 - 25/1/2011 Goodnight old man, I'll miss you

18-05-2011, 17:05	#173
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	I think that's a £30 front light __________________

18-05-2011, 18:17	#174
Joe 90 Absinthe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chester Posts: 2,345	I've bought a bike!!! http://www.evanscycles.com/products/...mpaign=froogle It is yet to arrive (ordered last Friday) but I got the email on Monday night that it was entering the assembly & testing phase so fingers crossed it'll get delivered on friday/saturday! Can't wait! Already got involved in a bike trip with some of the guys from work which coincidentally happens to be on my birthday __________________ 360 Blog \| Join GiffGaff \| Twitter

21-05-2011, 20:24	#175
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	Should be arriving soon then I knocked this up on Friday: Should help steady the bike when I'm working on it. Otherwise it wobbles about all over the place and sits on the brake cables, which partially applies the brake. Annoying when trying to true wheels! __________________

02-06-2011, 12:35	#176
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	Cycling in has absolutely shagged me this week Been on the single-speed for the last few weeks because my geared bike is out of action while I give it a rebuild. I was going to use the time to build up some strength for the London to Brighton ride, but I've been warned that Ditchling Beacon will be impossible with my gearing. So I've got to get the other bike built back up and get some miles on it to bed the brakes in, work out any teething troubles and true the wheels after the rebuild. Also decided to replace my tyres. Two lots of significant roadworks has left them shredded and they seem to be prone to punctures. I may as well tear the whole bike down now and repaint it while I'm at it. Will be returning the cut down handlebars to drops again and returning everything to black, for the stealth look. __________________

02-06-2011, 14:01	#177
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	I really need to buy myself a bike. __________________ *No No!*

02-06-2011, 17:05	#178
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	I've put a wanted out on Freecycle for a junk mountain bike. I've been roped into the Isle of Wight challenge and the cycling part is off road. I think even with knobblies it might be asking a bit too much from my slender racing bike forks. Tempting though __________________

03-06-2011, 17:35	#179
cheets Long Island Iced Tea Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 442	Done 35.3 miles this month, hard work on mtb

03-06-2011, 20:30	#180
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	Crikey, I just had a count up and I do about 160 miles a month No wonder my legs hurt Picking up two bikes over the weekend. One is a mountain bike, the other is I'm not sure what yet __________________