Bicycles - what do you have?

[Rebel]

www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/23/view/7287/kevin-cyr-camper-bike.html

That is fantastic. If you scroll to the bottom of the page there are even more wacky contraptions. The same guy also made a shopping trolley that converts into a one man tent.

And there's a bike with a tent and wood burning stove. Looks like it's photographed in London.

 

[Lasse]

Rebel, great volunteer you met there! Enjoy the new bike, looks nice

 

[TREETOP]

Thanks Treetop. Look forward to seeing some pics of your bike.

Here's my bike pic lightfoot still got a few little jobs to do, Has been built as a touring bike i've had pannier mounts put on the frame but decided to go the trailer route. I've made a alloy lockable trailer to go touring with.

 

[TREETOP]

That is fantastic. If you scroll to the bottom of the page there are even more wacky contraptions. The same guy also made a shopping trolley that converts into a one man tent.

And there's a bike with a tent and wood burning stove. Looks like it's photographed in London.

CHECK THESE GUYS OUT TOO

[video=youtube;mWnsu4dfNGs]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWnsu4dfNGs[/video]

[video=youtube;hAvHDaffU7s]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAvHDaffU7s[/video]

WOULD BE SOME ****** OFF MOTORISTS BEHIND THAT SECOND ONE LOL

 

[Linden]

This is mine -

Its done a lot, paper rounds, to school, down the shops, day trips, roads, through woods... much less to go wrong than on a bike!

 

[geordienemisis]

This is what I have dont ride it much now up for swaps or trade
Its a Marin Mill Valley Hybrid was very expensive when I got
it. really light 19inch frame 21 gears.

 

[TREETOP]

I picked up this old 70's or 80's 5 speed Philips bike for £30 a few weeks back and pimped it with new saddle and bars.

Love riding this old bike.

Hi Dan, Looks good! what are the bars that you used?

 

[sasquatch]

Not your typical commuters seen on here but I've finally uploaded some pics of my rides...

The blue one gets rode to work now that the weather is nice, 8 miles a day.

Bad pics of my flatlander being flatlanded badly...

 

[Chastiser]

i have an ole thompson mountain bike which i did two london to brighton cycle rides on. it has lived in the garage for years lol

 

[zeBarOOn]

Here's mine:

Specialized Cross Trail. I use it to commute 7miles each way to work and fun over the weekend!

I've just put some SPD pedals on it which I'm still getting used to!

 

[Mikey P]

Pearson's carbon fibre road bike and Boardman hardtail MTB.

I got run over last year and that trashed my commuting bike, my helmet (saved my life) and my shoulder - was hoping to get some compensation for a new bike but the driver's friends are claiming I was riding on the pavement (I NEVER ride on the pavement! I'm an Ironman triathlete!) and, as there were no other witnesses, it looks like she's going to get away with it.

Anyway, if I can earn enough this Summer, I'm looking at the Boardman Cyclocross bike - looks good and I have been very pleased with the MTB.

 

[789987]

i was under the impression that if they were in the car they couldnt be witnesses - anyway, tell em theyre going to court and they'll probably bottle it.

 

[lucan]

I've had this about 4 years, 24 gears, full suspension, Front disk/rear v brake. Used daily. Not bad for what it is ( a mass produced far east import )

 

[Ronnie]

I got a nice aluminium hybrid from the dump, sorry - recycling centre. Its a Decathlon Triban, nothing special, but free.

I recycled it. And now I'm cycling it. Spent £4 on brake pads from tesco, £2 for a puncture repair kit, £0.99 for a pair of lights mislisted on ebay, £5 for some plastic mudguards, £2 for a lock. Went back down the dump with some tools and recycled a better seat and pedals. Now looks the dogs and rides well so I'm now using it to get to work and back.

Also found an old 80's Falcon Lazer road bike - lovely machine. This one needs more fettling so is a bit of a project.

If you play your cards right and your local dump isn't too HSE Crazy, there are bikes waiting there for you too.

 

[lucan]

I got a nice aluminium hybrid from the dump, sorry - recycling centre. Its a Decathlon Triban, nothing special, but free.

I recycled it. And now I'm cycling it. Spent £4 on brake pads from tesco, £2 for a puncture repair kit, £0.99 for a pair of lights mislisted on ebay, £5 for some plastic mudguards, £2 for a lock. Went back down the dump with some tools and recycled a better seat and pedals. Now looks the dogs and rides well so I'm now using it to get to work and back.

Also found an old 80's Falcon Lazer road bike - lovely machine. This one needs more fettling so is a bit of a project.


If you play your cards right and your local dump isn't too HSE Crazy, there are bikes waiting there for you too.

We're not allowed to take anything from our local tip now, New council rules, Shame really as some people seem to dispose of some quite half decent bikes at times.

It also amazes me how people can just throw away an old p.c and leave the hard drives in em.

 

[sasquatch]

Had a rebuild of my flatlander tonight, I'm more than happy with how it feels...

Yarr! You're never too old to ride a kid's bike!

 

[Snufkin]

Long time no post. I've a Genesis Vapour too and would highly recommend it as a commuter after you change out the tyres. I also have a Bob Jackson Olympus road bike. I don't have any MTBs at the moment, pretty much a roadie these days.

 

[Melonfish]

Last week i ordered one of these:

Dawes Mojave 2011.
it'll be my main commute bike for work (only 50 miles a week) and my bush bike

 

[Bushwhacker]

I've got this one http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_770971_langId_-1_categoryId_165499

Ride to work every day on it (14 mile round trip). I don't know how they can make it for that price, it's been great.

 

[Paul_B]

I've got this one http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_770971_langId_-1_categoryId_165499

Ride to work every day on it (14 mile round trip). I don't know how they can make it for that price, it's been great.

Perhaps you will find out when one fo the welds fails mid-trail. Hope not though.