post a pic of your bike, any type/niche/style.........as long as it is a bike.
and tell us why you like it........... 8)
Cos its fun. We can ride together without fighting, we can tour, we can ride offroad, its just fun
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[url= http://www.flickr.com/photos/25846484@N04/5055088636/ ]42 Windmills bicycle and us[/url] by [url= http://www.flickr.com/people/25846484@N04/ ]TandemJeremy[/url], on Flickr
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[url= http://www.flickr.com/photos/31623992@N05/4022039592/ ]Tandem leaving Fealar Lodge[/url] by [url= http://www.flickr.com/people/31623992@N05/ ]paul.newman4279[/url], on Flickr
'93 Klein Fervor.
Because I had one back in the late 90s on loan from a friend and loved it. Never seen another Fervor in this colour, onle ever seen a few anyway. When this one came up for sale I had to have it, mainly period kit with a few modern touches. Its now my only bike and replaced a 5" full sus. I love it, it's so fast and perfect for South Downs riding which is mostly what I do.
Trailstar... the first proper mtb I had was a trailstar which I really liked, cracked at the headtube so I bought another which is my only mtb at the minute. Just feels right for general messing around on. It's a bit short for proper xc rides and a bit twitchy for dh but it's just a fun bike.
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Because it's fun, comfy and wierd
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Because it's awesome
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[url= http://www.flickr.com/photos/dave-lowe/5643894022/ ]IMAG0438[/url] by [url= http://www.flickr.com/people/dave-lowe/ ]lowey.com[/url], on Flickr
Its old, tatty and rough around the edges, but its the only bike I have riden for the last 6 years. It takes me to places and on adventures I love, It hardly ever lets me down, and if it wasnt for her I'd have gone insane in the last 3 months. Certifiable insane.
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[url= http://www.flickr.com/photos/10413493@N06/5676197577/ ]Loch linnhe from Torosay ridge.[/url] by [url= http://www.flickr.com/people/10413493@N06/ ]Bentalla[/url], on Flickr
Just like it, does everything I want well.
Nothing special, but suits me perfectly: Modded 2008 Spesh Hardrock
2006 Italian Marzocchi MX Pro TAS ETA 120mm Fork, 2006 Hardrock wheels self-built on XT M760 Hubs: 36H (significantly stronger than 32H: useful for heavier riders like myself), and rims are usefully wider than the OE 2008 Hardrock (29.5mm vs. 26mm). DT Swiss Competition Double Butted spokes used on rear wheel as original spokes wrong length for new XT hub, Deore M510 V-Brakes inc. Levers, XTR spec. 72mm Cartridge Brake Pads with Kool-Stop Dual Compound inserts, XTR Brake Cables, full length rear outer, SRAM PC-870 Chain, LX M570 Rear Mech, STX-RC MC38 Shift Levers, ODI Rogue Lock-On Grips, USE SX Shokpost, WTB Speed V Comp Saddle, DMR V8 Pedals, VDO A8+ Computer, Crud Race Pac Mudguard Set.
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[url= http://www.flickr.com/photos/andithompson/5560040554/ ]Giant Trance X2[/url] by [url= http://www.flickr.com/people/andithompson/ ]555Andi[/url], on Flickr
Because it's far better than I'll ever be.
Because it's taken me places I'd never have been without it.
Because it's shown me things I'd never have seen.
Because I think I got a great deal on it.
Because it's mine.
You'll have to use your imagination here, as most of it is in the post.
A few decades of MTB'ing have lead me to this. A crosser with Hydro discs, double road front rear is XT MTB gearing. bar end shifters, 42mm cross tyres. The Midge bars are taped! to a wrong size stem.
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I don't actually own a mountainbike.
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[url= http://www.flickr.com/photos/rocketdog/5676246845/ ]Singular Roughstuffer[/url] by [url= http://www.flickr.com/people/rocketdog/ ]rOcKeTdOgUk[/url], on Flickr
because it'll go anywhere, fast enough for me on the road, handles bridleways and off road tracks easily, takes me to work, low maintenance and comfy
I sold my previous 456 and regretted it within minutes. This frame was second hand, I had it powder coated and built it up over the winter. It's solid, honest and pretty - and reminds me of proper mountain bikes when they were (almost) all made of steel. Love it. 😀
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another 456.. cos it seemd like the best value frame available.. a bit of a triggers broom.. this photo isn't very recent but it's the most accurate representation of the current configuration that I could find..
It does exactly what it says on the tin and hasn't disappointed me once yet..



































