Cyclist's and their steeds

[ferrari99]

Picked up a little-used 2012 Specialized Rockhopper Expert Disc off CL. Nice bike.

The bike has Shimano pedals and shoes. I want to get some plain-old pedals that are wider (my feet are 12EE).

Nice one! :thumbsup:

 

[Jim Shooz]

Nice bike. :cool2:
I'd be a bit wary of those horns on the handlebars. Had them on an earlier bike, pulled over to let someone past and the horn caught in the bush beside the path. (bush is known locally as a 'wire netting' bush) flipped the wheel and I went base over apex.

 

[Egon]

Finally got around to taking a picture of my bike. If I get on a different computer I'll try and find a picture of it being used.

 

[RobS]

Finally got around to taking a picture of my bike. If I get on a different computer I'll try and find a picture of it being used.

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Nice ride Egon!

 

[PILOON]

There is a faction within the cycling community that behaves poorly on the road, just like there is a faction in vehicles who are averse to cyclists and will harass, threaten, etc... anyone on a bike. Neither is a majority within their respective groups.

Bicycles are considered vehicles, and subject to the rules of the road. That means obeying traffic signs, signals and the like. If it is clear, I might, on occassion, slow but not stop for a stop sign on the rural roads. But I understand I do that at my own peril. If a vehicle is coming, I stop. Wish I could say the same for some vehicles. I went down HARD last November avoiding a car that blew a stop sign directly in front of me. Options were to hit the deck or become a hood ornament. So it cuts both ways.

I drive a lot, too, so it's not like I am anti-auto. and I always wear a helmet. Cannot afford to lose any more IQ points. I'm already running a defecit.

Re behavior; Sure I understand but what really irks me is that they get away with all sorts of stuff that would cost me a fine and or demerit points.

We spend mega $$ creating bike paths, snow removal in winter for them to ride but about the only offset is the sales tax on the initial purchase.
A car pays about 20% at sale time and $100-250 annually for plates plus big %$ on the fuel sales.
We also fork out $$$$ for insurance but the cyclist has none of those costs.
Then if a cyclist passes on the right and hits your door you are at fault and get fined. (and at night w/o lights and no helmet)

Guess I just don't understand.
I enjoy many other outdoor healthy sports none of which are subsidized as much as cycling is.
To hunt or fish = a permit
Skiing= fees
Camping= fees
Swimming= fees quite often
Boating= reg and ins
etc, etc

Cycling= no fees, no helmet, no insurance.

 

[Egon]

Nice ride Egon!

Back twenty years ago it surely was. Would have liked the carbon frame though.
Still remember hitting a double fist sized rock with the rear wheel at 75kil/hr on a fire road curve. Had the wrong foot down too. Didn't lift the left arm above my shoulder for a few months!

Today it's well past it's prime. Just like myself!

 

[ferrari99]

Finally got around to taking a picture of my bike. If I get on a different computer I'll try and find a picture of it being used.

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An oldie but a goodie.

 

[Egon]

Back then that was one of the nicest suspension setups on the market. Prior to it there was a Kona Cindercone, kuhari? And a canadian tire model. Also got a Nishicki? Touring bike that has seen a lot of use. It's been between Banf and Jasper numerous times.

Anyone remember those bikes with the long swing arm to the back wheels?

 

[mostly_gas]

My two bikes, trek 7200 and old early 80's Schwinn

 

[ruffdog]

Two bikes...a Schwinn Suburban all around easy riding bike and a Trek Madone 5.1. I mostly ride the Schwinn unless I feel the need for speed.