eddy Posted April 17, 2017 Posted April 17, 2017 (edited) i don't like such deep rims on a steel frame.For me 40-60mm max but prefer the look of 40mm Something like this? Edited April 17, 2017 by eddy seanp, Andrew Steer, Gandalf and 4 others 7
seanp Posted April 17, 2017 Posted April 17, 2017 Something like this?That's a beauty. Love the fact you kept the old stem. Somehow just looks right. gummibear 1
goya-goya Posted April 17, 2017 Posted April 17, 2017 yea.... get steel wheels too... steel wheels are REAL! how about making it a singlespeed...
gummibear Posted April 17, 2017 Posted April 17, 2017 Something like this?Exactly like that[emoji106]Â Awesome bike [emoji1338] eddy 1
Snow Posted April 17, 2017 Posted April 17, 2017 Frig I hate these roadies .... their old bikes r so cool! Envious
coppi Posted April 17, 2017 Posted April 17, 2017 I own a real steal rapid fat bike.......it's awesome and a great addition to the family   Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Eddy Gordo Posted April 18, 2017 Posted April 18, 2017 what's this ... some sort of courtship ... no tchjina, it is hard and fast pics of steel is real bike pics! a little something to get you in the mood http://7169-presscdn-0-61.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/sven-cycles-shop-visit-2-25-625x417.jpgHairy, here u go. Just a bit  so far. Waiting on some parts still.    Hairy, IH8MUD, Stretched@Birth and 5 others 8
wintersab Posted April 18, 2017 Posted April 18, 2017 I love steel and carbon both. Here are some fun facts to spice up the conversation.  People who will smoke me when I am riding my steel Merckx: 1) The version of me riding a carbon bike2) Eddy Merckx 20 years ago riding a steel bike3) Most of the same people who would smoke me when I am riding a carbon bike People who I will smoke when I am riding my steel Merckx: 1) Most of the same people I will smoke when riding a carbon bike. The biggest class of exceptions being: anyone with a W/kg really really close to mine but riding a superlight bike on a long climb or flat section. 2) All of the same people I will smoke on a carbon bike on a descent. 3) Everyone who slows down to gawk at my awesome, 80's Merckx.  People who will smoke me when I am riding one of my carbon bikes: 1) Eddy Merckx 20 years ago riding a steel bike2) Tons and tons of other people Steel has a huge added bonus: you can get 2 or 3 vintage, top-of-the-line steel frames for the price of one top-of-the-line carbon frame. But there are some carbon frames that I simply cannot resist. Look, feel, everything is amazing.  Of course carbon is stiffer. Of course steel is heavier. But the real question for consideration is: how much fun will you have blowing by a fleet of carbon junkies on your super rad steel, 80's paint-job, hats-off-to-the-gods-of-yesteryear weapon? Kalahari Vegmot, Yusran, BuffsVintageBikes and 6 others 9
Heel Drop Posted April 19, 2017 Posted April 19, 2017 Hairy, here u go. Just a bit  so far. Waiting on some parts still. DSC_0495.JPGDSC_0496.JPGDSC_0506.JPGIMG-20170208-WA0004.jpegIMG-20170323-WA0046.jpegwhat frame is that?
Eddy Gordo Posted April 19, 2017 Posted April 19, 2017 what frame is that?Fireye Funseeker 650b/26 Heel Drop and gummibear 2
T-Bob Posted May 9, 2017 Posted May 9, 2017 Not to hijack but just in case anyone is interested, I've listed my Dee Dar steely. https://www.bikehub.co.za/index.php?app=hubmarket&module=core&do=view_item&item_id=247430
TAAHIRWP Posted May 9, 2017 Posted May 9, 2017 Not to hijack but just in case anyone is interested, I've listed my Dee Dar steely. https://www.bikehub.co.za/index.php?app=hubmarket&module=core&do=view_item&item_id=247430Y? Sent from my SM-G570F using Tapatalk T-Bob 1
Hairy Posted May 9, 2017 Author Posted May 9, 2017 Not to hijack but just in case anyone is interested, I've listed my Dee Dar steely. https://www.bikehub.co.za/index.php?app=hubmarket&module=core&do=view_item&item_id=247430WOES T-Bob 1
T-Bob Posted May 9, 2017 Posted May 9, 2017 (edited) Y? Sent from my SM-G570F using Tapatalk A) because I'm an idiotB) because I'm an idiotC) because I'm an idiotD) because I've got a new frame coming for a different kind of build and I just can't ride 3 bikes. The Dee Dar was last in so first out. Also because out of the two options I have to sell this will be more affordable for potential buyers and also I know the Tranny 29'r will be a hard sell here in SA. E) because I'm an idiotF) Also I'm heading to the UK in couple of months and will most likely pick up another one when I'm there as I know I'm going to miss it and regret it but need to free up coin for the new bike & wheel build now. By then I'll be bored of the new bike and want the Dee Dar back! G) because I'm an idiot Edited May 9, 2017 by hellocolour TAAHIRWP, gummibear, Captain Fastbastard Mayhem and 1 other 4
Omumborombonga Posted May 16, 2017 Posted May 16, 2017 Selling my large 2016 Cotic Solaris frame if anyone is interested https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/248256-2016-cotic-solaris-reynolds-steel-frame/ T-Bob 1
Uni Posted June 4, 2017 Posted June 4, 2017 Ok for those not on Instagram, here she is ...After 8 months...a real bastard of bits , but she's my bastard Much thanks to Mercer Bikes, Kiwi at Rapide, plus all the hubbers that helped out and have been just as excited (some more so ????)  Meet my blue-genie johannrissik, seanp, NotSoBigBen and 16 others 19
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