Life Okay, bike (cycle) enthusiasts!! - Page 8

Ceej · 02-13-2013, 02:32 PM

I've decided I am going to start riding a bike to work once the weather gets a tad warmer. It's only 5.8 miles both ways.

Any recommendations or brands to target, or stay away from?

I'm not looking to spend a lot of money -- and will probably wind up just buying something used.

I'll dish out a couple of extra dollars if I can get sweet, red/blue KU streamers and a sweet horn too. So, that won't be an issue.

Thanks!

jd1020 · 03-21-2014, 07:27 PM

http://kansascity.craigslist.org/bik/4376503390.html

**Ragged Robin** · 03-21-2014, 07:44 PM

I have a Nashbar touring bicycle that I use to go virtually everywhere (work, groceries, etc). Have front and back racks and have my back rack loaded with pannier/saddle bags that I never take off. Don't care about speed/efficiency, etc. This is the first year of my adult life using a bike instead of a car as my main means of transportation and it's more of a way of life I guess as opposed to a hobby or sport like all you racers and stuff out there.

Great Expectations · 03-21-2014, 08:00 PM

I've been wondering how the nashbar bikes are; I have a Specialized Roubaix SL4 and am interested in a fixie if I can find a quality one for under a g spot.

**BigRichard** · 09-09-2014, 06:54 AM

Do you guys think this is a good deal?

https://omaha.craigslist.org/bik/4646014260.html

From what I have read these are nice bikes. The only weird thing is he states it is a 2004 Pinarello Dogma frame but the wikipedia page for it says the Dogma frames didn't start until 2010.

I could really care less about all the extra crap he has going with it. Just what I want, sweaty used shirts.

Graystoke · 09-09-2014, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRichard

Do you guys think this is a good deal?

https://omaha.craigslist.org/bik/4646014260.html

From what I have read these are nice bikes. The only weird thing is he states it is a 2004 Pinarello Dogma frame but the wikipedia page for it says the Dogma frames didn't start until 2010.

I could really care less about all the extra crap he has going with it. Just what I want, sweaty used shirts.

Pinarello's are good frames. It comes with Ultegra, which is just a great groupo.
With all that other stuff included it seems like a good deal, especially items like the bike pump. Used bike equipment doesn't sell real good. I would low ball this and see if he bites

Great Expectations · 09-09-2014, 07:01 AM

I'd rather get this bike.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2011-Special...item3ce7bdbc3e

**BigRichard** · 09-09-2014, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Graystoke

Pinarello's are good frames. It comes with Ultegra, which is just a great groupo.
With all that other stuff included it seems like a good deal, especially items like the bike pump. Used bike equipment doesn't sell real good. I would low ball this and see if he bites

I was already negotiating a little bit and he said he will come down to $950. I haven't given him a response yet.

**Ragged Robin** · 11-06-2014, 09:16 PM

check dis shit. quad fork-mounted headlights so that cars know to **** off

**007** · 11-07-2014, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Ragged Robin

check dis shit. quad fork-mounted headlights so that cars know to **** off

Yes, because cars are soooo scared of cyclists.

kcchiefsus · 11-07-2014, 04:33 AM

Pussy road bikes.

**Ragged Robin** · 11-07-2014, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by kcchiefsus

Pussy road bikes.

mine's a touring bike

people who ride around the city on a mountain bike are silly

Omaha · 11-07-2014, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Ragged Robin

mine's a touring bike

people who ride around the city on a mountain bike are silly

This.

CaliforniaChief · 11-07-2014, 11:55 AM

Does anyone else in here do RAGBRAI? I'm planning to do it this coming summer...I grew up in Iowa and when I decided to get healthy, I made it my goal.

Graystoke · 11-07-2014, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by CaliforniaChief

Does anyone else in here do RAGBRAI? I'm planning to do it this coming summer...I grew up in Iowa and when I decided to get healthy, I made it my goal.

Start training now.
Do four shots of Tequila every morning followed by 10 beers. Ride your bike 7 miles to the nearest pub and repeat the Tequila shots and beers, Ride 5 more miles to a strip club that plays Metalica non stop. Do a beer slide at said strip Club.
Go home and pitch a tent in your backyard. Ride to the pub and drink Jaegerbombs till every fat chick looks dooable. Ride to a different tent, in a different town and act surprised that you are not in your own tent. Ask her if you can stay.

CaliforniaChief · 11-07-2014, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Graystoke

Start training now.
Do four shots of Tequila every morning followed by 10 beers. Ride your bike 7 miles to the nearest pub and repeat the Tequila shots and beers, Ride 5 more miles to a strip club that plays Metalica non stop. Do a beer slide at said strip Club.
Go home and pitch a tent in your backyard. Ride to the pub and drink Jaegerbombs till every fat chick looks dooable. Ride to a different tent, in a different town and act surprised that you are not in your own tent. Ask her if you can stay.

So I've heard. I'm actually there for the cycling, but I'll have a cold one and a massive steak when I finish.

02-13-2013, 02:32 PM
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