How many of your bikes are actually ridable at any one time? – Page 2 – Bike Forum

cookeaa · 2012-05-29T09:48:16Z

I finished bolting together and twiddling my "Summer HT" last night, propped it up next to my other MTBs and realised that all three were in a rideable state for the first time in ages. I actually have four whole bikes available (including my BMX) out of five and in a functional state, and I'm tempted to attack the Road bike next week and go from 80 to the full 100% availability... That this state of affairs is the exception rather than the rule for me all seems a touch tragic if I'm honest, but it got me wondering how many Multiple bike owners, like myself, actually have all of their bikes working and available to use all the time? And how many [I]Prioritize[/I] maintance activities meaning that 100% availability is never quite within reach? *Please nobody use the following terms; [I]Steed, Stable, Fleet[/I] or [I]Quiver[/I]...

mboy

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When I woke up Sunday morning it was zero out of 3. Fixed the hardtail (new pads, sort the broken fork lockout lever out, and more sealant in front tyre) and went and rode it.

Just fixed the ghost puncture on the back of the road bike, so am gonna go ride it now, and I'm up to 2 out of 3.

Just need to get busy wheelbuilding for the full sus bike, and I'll be back to all 3.

I hate not always having fully rideable bikes, but when times are hard you have to prioritise. Couple of years ago, I owned 4 mountain bikes and was in a good job. Lost my job, 4 useable mountain bikes quickly descended into 1 useable bike, and 3 needing some TLC sat languishing in the garage.

Posted : 29/05/2012 1:49 pm

ourmaninthenorth

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3 out of 5.

Winter road bike has a cracked frame, and so is to be retired.

MTB is currently awaiting new gear cables (and, when I've bought a new front wheel, a change of forks).

Posted : 29/05/2012 2:14 pm

VassagoJay

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2x Road bikes fully built
1x SS road bike fully built
1x SS 29er fully built
1x Ti HT fully built
1x Felt beach cruiser fully built

1x right knee - torn cartilage! so whilst the bikes are ridable the rider is ready for the knackers yard !

Posted : 29/05/2012 2:26 pm

tomtomthepipersson

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Both mine are always rideable. I can't sleep if either one is incomplete.

Posted : 29/05/2012 2:32 pm

rocketman

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This also includes my 3 Yamaha R1's/.

Three R1s?

Pics pls

Posted : 29/05/2012 2:43 pm

weeksy

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Strictly speaking, the Red 05 (5VY) model belongs to Mrs Weeksy. However it was bought by me and is maintained by me.... and sometimes ridden by me. However i much prefer my other 2. Track bike pics are from Silverstone about 10 days ago. My mate is on his BMW S1000RR in the background.

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Posted : 29/05/2012 2:45 pm

surroundedbyhills

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Strictly speaking, the Red 05 (5VY) model belongs to Mrs Weeksy. However it was bought by me and is maintained by me.... and sometimes ridden by me. However i much prefer my other 2. Track bike pics are from Silverstone about 10 days ago. My mate is on his BMW S1000RR in the background.

Looks more like a Citroen Picasso to me mate...the motoring equivalent of elasticated waist trousers 😀

Posted : 29/05/2012 3:29 pm

rocketman

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very nice the first one looks like a proppa weapon

I've only got the one:
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Posted : 29/05/2012 3:31 pm

surroundedbyhills

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We have 10 bikes at The Bike Palace - [i]60% of the time they work everytime![/i]

Posted : 29/05/2012 3:32 pm

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