New Bike Day
I know there’s at least a couple bike people on the Bloglin so I thought I would share my most recent build. I treated myself to a new frame and fork a couple weeks ago that’s finally ready for the road and I couldn’t be happier with the outcome.
I had my eye on the Ridley Oval since last fall but I gave up on the idea when I found out that the Canadian distributor wasn’t going to stock them this year. Much to my luck a few random Oval frames found their way to Canadian warehouse just in time for a new Spring build.
By no means were the last couple frames I was riding loose but they were nothing in comparison to the Oval’s geometry. No turning required with this bike, but rather a lot of lean. A whole lot of lean in this cup. The toe overlap is definitely providing a learning curve.
Anyone else out there with any Spring builds they want to share in the comments? Anything! Fly whips, scrapers, hooptys, whatever!
- Dr. No
April 8th, 2010 at 12:36 pm
I’ve got my track machine for this season coming in the mail, but for now I’m mostly riding one of these:
Norm Alvis’ old 7-Eleven used in the tour. Shimano 600 tri-color STi now, but will have DA 7402 next week…
MX-Leader Merckx ALSK/CGER team colors. All Dura Ace 7403
Eddy Merckx team Stuttgart Pista
My Milwaukee Bruiser for all the street fixed trickery.
April 8th, 2010 at 12:40 pm
I dunno if yall bike peoples have read this, but its pretty funny.
http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/03/hipsters-grieve-the-150-walmart-fixie/
April 8th, 2010 at 12:56 pm
New LOOK AL P 464 Build
April 8th, 2010 at 1:55 pm
I’m probably goinna pick up a BMX bike pretty soon! Other than that I’m stuck on my Motobecane conversion :/
April 8th, 2010 at 5:53 pm
The Leader
“Sally in the Alley” Scwhinn
April 8th, 2010 at 10:20 pm
I hate having an overlap on my bike, I guess searching for a new fork might help
April 9th, 2010 at 12:23 pm
my newest bike build — i made a vid of it’s birth. enjoy.