Official non-motorized motorcycle thread.

[aldend123]

I pulled something in my back lifting my mountain bike onto the stand on Saturday. Then proceeded to ride the MTB an hour later, then road bike sunday. Now I'm useless. I can't sit. I can't lie down. I can barely stand and god forbid I breathe wrong. I'm basically afraid to move. Terrible.

It can get worse - eventually you'll sneeze.

[csmutty]

Most of the people I ride with the the bontragers and really like them. It's mostly a question on money at this point.

[Chippertheripper]

Most of the people I ride with the the bontragers and really like them. It's mostly a question on money at this point.

Let me guess, everyone goes to the same trek dealer?

[JettaJayGLS]

Hose goes bye-bye in the winter. I could probably set up some heat trace on one of my sillcocks though...I was thinking "I'm gonna have to wash this mf'er in my mf'ing bathtub."

I never had luck with the shower. Bike didn't really fit and it just got the tub and the bottom of my feet all greasy - but yes, this is what a lot of people do. Instead, I would either A) fill up every water bottle I had with hot water and use that as a "hose," B) throw the bike on the stand and just clean the drive train or c) let future me deal with it.

A) was best when putting the bike on the trainer for the next ride
B) was best when riding outside the next day
C) occurs when its so cold out that just crawling yourself into the shower is a struggle

Another good option if you are driving to/from the start of your ride is to stop at a DIY car wash.

Once I moved to a place with a hose, I just got one of those heated cords to wrap around my water pipe and left it on all winter. Figures that was also the same time I got a shower capable of fitting many bikes.

[csmutty]

Let me guess, everyone goes to the same trek dealer?

LBS is a Trek dealer, yes.

They keep people's feet warm, are comfortable, and last a long time. Checks all the boxes for this guy. Meh.

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I never had luck with the shower. Bike didn't really fit and it just got the tub and the bottom of my feet all greasy - but yes, this is what a lot of people do. Instead, I would either A) fill up every water bottle I had with hot water and use that as a "hose," B) throw the bike on the stand and just clean the drive train or c) let future me deal with it.

A) was best when putting the bike on the trainer for the next ride
B) was best when riding outside the next day
C) occurs when its so cold out that just crawling yourself into the shower is a struggle

Another good option if you are driving to/from the start of your ride is to stop at a DIY car wash.

Once I moved to a place with a hose, I just got one of those heated cords to wrap around my water pipe and left it on all winter. Figures that was also the same time I got a shower capable of fitting many bikes.

I think I would prolly just run a hose out of the basement. Might even tee off of the washing machine hot line.

[DirtDawg21892]

Talk to me about winter road bike care, I'm not too enthused about putting my BMC on salty roads. WTF do you do, wash it in the bath tub?

Walk in showers are sweet.
otherwise, pump sprayer full of warm water. does the trick.
Although to be perfectly honest, I just keep a cheap beater bike for salt season. sand and salt eats a drivetrain in short order.

[DirtDawg21892]

Hey Guys,
My name's Riley and I know a few of you from attending the occasional track day through Tony's. I've been lurking for a while, but just got around to registering my account.
I've been riding bicycles for much longer than i've been riding motorcycles, so naturally this is where I wound up. here's a bike i just picked up about a month ago, it's a hand built 650+ bike from one of my friends who's a local bike builder. I've always wanted a Pinion gearbox, and he gave me a deal I couldn't turn down, so I sold a couple bikes to make space. It's a blast!

[Chippertheripper]

Wraith is local? I thought they were out of Kentucky?

[DirtDawg21892]

Wraith is local? I thought they were out of Kentucky?

They're out of North Conway.
https://www.facebook.com/wraithbicycles/

[Chippertheripper]

https://wraithfabrication.com/

For reference.
That’s the wraith I know.

[DirtDawg21892]

https://wraithfabrication.com/

For reference.
That’s the wraith I know.

That's really interesting, I didn't know there was more than one fabricator using that name.
The first Wraith I know of coming out of this shop was in 2003. I see the KY website says they started in 2009, but there's plenty of room for both.
In fact, it looks like they're on completely different sides of the spectrum. Daren strictly makes really unique mountain bikes and it looks like the other shop specializes in road and cx bikes. Daren makes one off bikes to order, we just happen to be the same size, so I can ride the bikes that he makes for himself. (score!)
I have a problem with breaking bikes, so I was drawn to the fact that he builds with steel and designs with strength as the #1 priority.

[Chippertheripper]

That single top tube is ripe for detaching at the head tube. Tread lightly.

[JettaJayGLS]

Hey Guys,
My name's Riley and I know a few of you from attending the occasional track day through Tony's. I've been lurking for a while, but just got around to registering my account.
I've been riding bicycles for much longer than i've been riding motorcycles, so naturally this is where I wound up. here's a bike i just picked up about a month ago, it's a hand built 650+ bike from one of my friends who's a local bike builder. I've always wanted a Pinion gearbox, and he gave me a deal I couldn't turn down, so I sold a couple bikes to make space. It's a blast!

Welcome, how does it feel compared to modern/standard geometry?

[DirtDawg21892]

Welcome, how does it feel compared to modern/standard geometry?

It feels pretty good! it's very stiff and lighter than I was expecting it to be. Gearboxes are notoriously heavy, but I would guess that this thing is right around 34 lbs. in slow tech where backpedaling is required, the pedal feel is a little bit detached, but manageable. the pinion also doesn't really let you shift under load, but after about 10 minutes i learned how to let up on the pressure for a split second and slide it into gear. once you get the hang of it its not bad at all. After about 50 miles I could honestly say that I like it better. the ability to shift without moving is really useful and I miss it any time I'm riding a bike with a conventional drive train.

[Chippertheripper]

[cdseven95]

I am not done yet obviously but for those around Chelmsford I will have a bike shop open in the spring. I will be open limited hours before that when I am closer. I have a full stock of parts in off site storage waiting for the build to be done. Working on a couple of different bike lines

[eboos]

I am not done yet obviously but for those around Chelmsford I will have a bike shop open in the spring. I will be open limited hours before that when I am closer. I have a full stock of parts in off site storage waiting for the build to be done. Working on a couple of different bike lines

Nice!

[JettaJayGLS]

Very cool!

[Point37]

That single top tube is ripe for detaching at the head tube. Tread lightly.

first thing i thought as well...i remember seeing a guy i was riding with snap at the head tube...bike was carbon fiber i believe though but it had a top tube...can't remember the brand as it was back in the late 90s maybe

[nhbubba]

If that bike can be broken, Riley will be the guy to do it.

Guys, this kid managed to blow up a bone stock street SV.
I wouldn't let him drive my corolla!