The Official DMF Bicycle Thread

[Duck-Stew]

I own a 1987 Taiwanese built Raleigh Sovereign in Crimson.  Not anything special except that it was recently brought out of the moth-balls, is now a 12 speed (versus 10 as stock), I've done 1200 miles on it in 13 days through Ontario Canada, I'm the original owner and my Dad bought it for me.

22 years, same bicycle.  Thanks again Dad. 

[somegirl]

I own a 1987 Taiwanese built Raleigh Sovereign in Crimson.  Not anything special except that it was recently brought out of the moth-balls, is now a 12 speed (versus 10 as stock), I've done 1200 miles on it in 13 days through Ontario Canada, I'm the original owner and my Dad bought it for me.

22 years, same bicycle.  Thanks again Dad. 

[Duck-Stew]

Thanks P. 

[stateprez]

I own a 1987 Taiwanese built Raleigh Sovereign in Crimson.  Not anything special except that it was recently brought out of the moth-balls, is now a 12 speed (versus 10 as stock), I've done 1200 miles on it in 13 days through Ontario Canada, I'm the original owner and my Dad bought it for me.

22 years, same bicycle.  Thanks again Dad. 

The owner of the shop I worked at in college found a 70's NOS Raleigh Professional frame and built it up with Campy Record 10- beautiful bike.  Out of his entire fleet (including a Calfee tandem) that was always his ride of choice.

In 5 years when China and Taiwan start cranking out carbon frames like Hotpockets, steel bikes like that are going to be very desirable, and not just to hipsters.  Hang on to that one.

[Duck-Stew]

What you posted sounded like English but I had to re-read it to be sure.  I don't get a lot of what you're sayin' but I catch the jist of it.

I'll be hanging onto it b/c of the sentimental value more than any actual money I could get for it.

Thanks!

[stateprez]

Stuart O'Grady's Moto GP seizure....
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/millar-describes-ogradys-seizure

[Fresh Pants]

Stuart O'Grady's Moto GP seizure....
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/millar-describes-ogradys-seizure

Freaky. Hope Stuey is okay.
I'm poop my leather on the back of the 2-up D16.

[kopfjäger]

Finally got the IF put together.

[Grampa]

 

[somegirl]

Looks great!   How's it ride?

[kopfjäger]

Looks great!  How's it ride?

It is awesome, as are all IF frames. I have wanted one from back when they were Fat Chance, many moons ago. This thing is a dream ride. The 650b wheels are (imho) the perfect blend between the 26" and the 29er. I am running 32/18 on this bike. The Racing Ralphs haul ass. Here is a goodie list.

IF Deluxe steel frame (650b specific)
White Brothers 650b fork
Race Face cranks/RF CF handlebars
Crank Brothers Ti eggbeater pedals
Juicy Ultimate Hydraulic dics brakes
Speed Dream wheels with Chris King hubs
Chris King Headset and bottom bracket
Thomson Masterpiece Stem and Seatpost
Schwalbe Racing Ralph tires

[red baron]

Finally got the IF put together.

but will it go up a hill?

don't bring that thing to SD.



and congrats, looks like a sic ride.

[kopfjäger]

but will it go up a hill?

Oh, hell yeah it will. Plus if I need to get off, I can run faster uphill than you can spin in a "sissy" gear.  

[red baron]

 

[ROBsS4R]

I just purchased a used Specialized Langster Fixie/SS with a Flip Flop Hub.
Its mostly stock. I bought it with straight bars and I added some clipless pedals.

I am using it to commute to and from work which is basically a 20 mile round trip.
If I am still enjoying the SS riding I will prob go with a SS mountain bike next. I
really dig that Stumpjumper 29er SS