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niceonetom · 14-04-2008 4:32pm

Marathon Man wrote: »

Very nice. Is that Howth?

nope. wellington monument in the phoenix park.

TinyExplosions · 14-04-2008 9:30pm

^^arrived today, and goddamn she's pretty!

You will note however that the pedals are in the second, as yet undelivered parcel

I may have to go out tomorrow buy the cheapest set of spd pedals I can find just so I can go for a spin!

niceonetom · 14-04-2008 10:18pm

veeeeeeeeeeeerrrrrrryyyyyyyyyy nice.

sharing your bed with it (sorry, her) is pushing it though ay?

can you not whip the pedals of the paddywagon for the time being?

Raam · 14-04-2008 10:19pm

TinyExplosions wrote: »

You will note however that the pedals are in the second, as yet undelivered parcel I may have to go out tomorrow buy the cheapest set of spd pedals I can find just so I can go for a spin!

I can lend you a pair if you like. Nice bike

gman2k · 14-04-2008 10:32pm

Battaglin Vortex, with mainly Campag Record, Xero Lites, Deda Carbon bars, now, time to put some miles on it.....

TinyExplosions · 14-04-2008 10:33pm

niceonetom wrote: »

veeeeeeeeeeeerrrrrrryyyyyyyyyy nice.

sharing your bed with it (sorry, her) is pushing it though ay?

can you not whip the pedals of the paddywagon for the time being?

Thankfully it's the spare bed

The pedals on the Paddywagon are far too crass for this lady!

If I don't get them tomorrow Raam, I may take you up on the offer!

Chips Lovell · 14-04-2008 10:55pm

TinyExplosions wrote: »

^^arrived today, and goddamn she's pretty!

You will note however that the pedals are in the second, as yet undelivered parcel I may have to go out tomorrow buy the cheapest set of spd pedals I can find just so I can go for a spin!

Lovely looking bike. The white bar tape looks the biz. Can empathise about the pedals. When I got my current steed I was sick as a dog with a stomach bug and couldn't ride it for a week.

cunnins4 · 14-04-2008 10:58pm

TinyExplosions wrote: »

^^arrived today, and goddamn she's pretty!

Bewteful! When mine arrived I was fairly drunk, so beer goggles made it so much better!

Yours is so much cleaner than mine though......:(

Enjoy man!

TinyExplosions · 14-04-2008 11:01pm

el tonto wrote: »

Lovely looking bike. The white bar tape looks the biz. Can empathise about the pedals. When I got my current steed I was sick as a dog with a stomach bug and couldn't ride it for a week.

Yeah, I didn't think I'd like the white bar tape, or the white on the rear triangle, as well as the amount of graphics, but it looks much better in the flesh, and is sexy as hell!

The oval section top tube is also awesome :cool:

Mr.Boots · 15-04-2008 1:35am

My Three Amigo's

Chips Lovell · 15-04-2008 1:42am

gman2k wrote: »

Battaglin Vortex, with mainly Campag Record, Xero Lites, Deda Carbon bars, now, time to put some miles on it.....

Nice bike. Haven't seem one of them around before. Where did you pick it up? Ceramica Panaria were riding those frames a while back. Looks like their colours too.

Raam · 15-04-2008 8:54am

TinyExplosions wrote: »

The pedals on the Paddywagon are far too crass for this lady!

Hey, those pedals are sound!

TinyExplosions wrote: »

If I don't get them tomorrow Raam, I may take you up on the offer!

Let me know, and I'll bring 'em into work tomorrow and we can organise something.

gman2k · 15-04-2008 12:28pm

el tonto wrote: »

Nice bike. Haven't seem one of them around before. Where did you pick it up? Ceramica Panaria were riding those frames a while back. Looks like their colours too.

My old mate ebay.... Got the frame and forks from chap in Italy, was a demo in a shop but was never sold or on the road, so picked me up a bargain!
Frame was ridden by Panaria in 2004 - http://www.cyclingnews.com/teamtech04.php?id=tech/2004/probikes/panaria_battaglin2
Not as light as a Scott CR1, but what is???? But I'm happy with 16lb at the moment!

unionman · 15-04-2008 2:11pm

TinyExplosions wrote: »

[^^arrived today, and goddamn she's pretty!

Whoooah! I'll say. She mighty fine.

I'll spare you any references about 'getting her into bed' as I see that's already happened...:D

Supercell · 15-04-2008 8:52pm

TinyExplosions wrote: »

^^arrived today, and goddamn she's pretty!

You will note however that the pedals are in the second, as yet undelivered parcel I may have to go out tomorrow buy the cheapest set of spd pedals I can find just so I can go for a spin!

Cayo Pro 2008?, jebus thats nice!, no wonder your sleeping with her

TinyExplosions · 15-04-2008 9:25pm

Supercell wrote: »

Cayo Pro 2008?, jebus thats nice!, no wonder your sleeping with her

It's not the Cayo (couldn't afford the carbon) -it's a Variado Expert

Supercell · 15-04-2008 9:38pm

TinyExplosions wrote: »

It's not the Cayo (couldn't afford the carbon) -it's a Variado Expert

Its still a lovely piece of kit!

sy · 15-04-2008 10:22pm

gman2k wrote: »

My old mate ebay.... Got the frame and forks from chap in Italy, was a demo in a shop but was never sold or on the road, so picked me up a bargain!
Frame was ridden by Panaria in 2004 - http://www.cyclingnews.com/teamtech04.php?id=tech/2004/probikes/panaria_battaglin2
Not as light as a Scott CR1, but what is???? But I'm happy with 16lb at the moment!

Absolutely beautiful bike!!! Just a note to say Stephen Roche rode a Battaglin in 1987 when winning his famous triple of Tour, Giro and Worlds. Played a big part on putting this stylish company in the spotlight. Enjoy.

sy · 15-04-2008 10:34pm

TinyExplosions wrote: »

It's not the Cayo (couldn't afford the carbon) -it's a Variado Expert

Lovely bike. Almost bought one mself but pushed the boat out and bought the Cayo 2008. Bikes on wiggle site look differnt in the flesh. This is my first carbon bike, v different to aluminium frame but not disappointed. Let me know how you like the Expert. Enjoy!

mkdon05 · 15-04-2008 10:50pm

My lot at the minute, Hopefully have a new roadie in the not too distant future!!

gman2k · 16-04-2008 11:20am

sy wrote: »

Absolutely beautiful bike!!! Just a note to say Stephen Roche rode a Battaglin in 1987 when winning his famous triple of Tour, Giro and Worlds. Played a big part on putting this stylish company in the spotlight. Enjoy.

Yeah, I always remembered the Battaglins from them days, and I even seen SR's Battaglin displayed in Arnotts! (Lovely Delta brakes....)
For me, a Battaglin was always the way to go! I'd love to build a replica Battaglin from '87 based on the Carrera colours etc, but I think the Mrs would go mad if a fifth bike appeared in the gaff!!!!

gman2k · 16-04-2008 12:08pm

Massi Z Carbon, awaiting final few bits and pieces, so she's still in the box
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3226/2418621098_21a305e48b_o.jpg
another view
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2234/2417804363_a2e7004576_o.jpg

Am trying to build it up in XTR, maybe stick with XT for the cranks though.
Got some lovely Xero wheels from http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Xero-Element-Disc-26-Mountain-Bike-XC-Wheel-set-XSM-1_W0QQitemZ300216135472QQihZ020QQcategoryZ58089QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262

Was thinking of putting on a Spinner Aeris fork....
The Mrs thinks this is great, cos she gets my Trek 8500shx (bonded alu frame) with full xt and rock shox.... Will try and get a picture up of this old work horse!

bitemybanger · 16-04-2008 7:23pm

Giant Terrago Disc

Gavin · 16-04-2008 8:27pm

Stuck all the above real photos onto the wiki. Dunno if people want to stick with the thread or just add them to the wiki. Maybe post images in individual threads, which can then be added to wiki page. Discussion of the bike is done on the posted thread which then falls off the bottom of the page after a while ?

http://wiki.boards.ie/wiki/Bike_Gallery

bitemybanger · 16-04-2008 9:35pm

Verb wrote: »

Stuck all the above real photos onto the wiki. Dunno if people want to stick with the thread or just add them to the wiki. Maybe post images in individual threads, which can then be added to wiki page. Discussion of the bike is done on the posted thread which then falls off the bottom of the page after a while ?

http://wiki.boards.ie/wiki/Bike_Gallery

Yea, the Wiki is far better

niceonetom · 16-04-2008 9:39pm

Verb wrote: »

Stuck all the above real photos onto the wiki. Dunno if people want to stick with the thread or just add them to the wiki. Maybe post images in individual threads, which can then be added to wiki page. Discussion of the bike is done on the posted thread which then falls off the bottom of the page after a while ?

http://wiki.boards.ie/wiki/Bike_Gallery

that's deadly. good work Verb.

E@gle. · 16-04-2008 10:12pm

bitemybanger wrote: »

Yea, the Wiki is far better

wiki is a great idea, bah i gotta post some updated pictures of my bike looks a bit different since that picture was taken

penexpers · 16-04-2008 10:25pm

I just uploaded mine to the Wiki

Surly Cross Check:

Dahon Smooth Hound

Gavin · 16-04-2008 10:29pm

Cool, the great thing about having a big gang o people is how quickly stuff can get done on a wiki.

studiorat · 16-04-2008 11:41pm

+1 for the wiki
Nice one Verb.

Gavin · 16-04-2008 11:45pm

Heh, the excessive activity on the boards/wiki is the fault of taking a day off. Things will return to normal tomorrow.

blorg · 17-04-2008 12:01am

Stuck two of mine up on the Wiki. The Trek 5000 is sadly deceased but the components will be making a reappearance on a fast tourer hopefully very soon.

kenmc · 17-04-2008 8:56pm

And here's mine:
Giant FCR2, converted to drops.

crashoveroid · 18-04-2008 10:50am

Here is my racing machine for this year Zipps on it in the pic but normally im running Campag Neutron Wheels 1702887_IMG0001.JPG.html

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Chips Lovell · 18-04-2008 11:01am

crashoveroid wrote: »

Here is my racing machine for this year Zipps on it in the pic but normally im running Campag Neutron Wheels

That's a very tasty looking machine.

gman2k · 18-04-2008 12:51pm

crashoveroid wrote: »

Here is my racing machine for this year Zipps on it in the pic but normally im running Campag Neutron Wheels

Lovely machine! does this mean you are flogging the Neutrons for a song?
PS, what brakes are you running? Are they pre-skeletons?
also, the white tape looks good with the ergos, nice clean front end!

crashoveroid · 18-04-2008 2:14pm

gman2k wrote: »

Lovely machine! does this mean you are flogging the Neutrons for a song?
PS, what brakes are you running? Are they pre-skeletons?
also, the white tape looks good with the ergos, nice clean front end!

Still riding the neutrons will never give them up love those wheels im Running skeletons but im changing to Zero gravity brakes ordered them this morning.Time Tape really comfortable its thick which i love.

peterk19 · 18-04-2008 2:14pm

Heres my current bike thinkin of upgrading to carbon very soon

Chips Lovell · 18-04-2008 2:18pm

crashoveroid wrote: »

...but im changing to Zero gravity brakes ordered them this morning...

If I'd known, I would have tried to flog you mine.

franglan · 18-04-2008 2:58pm

showfull.php?product=48770&bigimage=IMG_3066.JPG

Bought it two weeks ago for 330 euro,

Ghost Rider · 18-04-2008 3:58pm

Great work, Verb. Some nice bike porn there. Shame Irish weather is so $hitty for photography...

gman2k · 18-04-2008 4:12pm

crashoveroid wrote: »

Still riding the neutrons will never give them up love those wheels im Running skeletons but im changing to Zero gravity brakes ordered them this morning.Time Tape really comfortable its thick which i love.

I'm running these on my machine at the moment and am quite happy with them
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DC-Titanium-Brake-Calipers-Road-Racing-Triathlon-Bike_W0QQitemZ180229389580QQihZ008QQcategoryZ27949QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262

blorg · 19-04-2008 1:25pm

My new Van Nicholas Amazon:

Components are from my ex-Trek 5000, transferred by David in Joe Daly's Dundrum, who did a great job on it. Plan is for this bike to be a fast tourer; have a lightweight rack on order and it has acres of clearance for wider tyres and mudguards. For touring I would plan on changing the wheels also, probably for Open Pro on Ultegra. It rides like a dream, better than any bike I've been on before! The titanium frame is super-comfy, beats out carbon I reckon.

Andrewf20 · 19-04-2008 4:56pm

I think these are the nicest mtbs ever:

http://rowery.onet.pl/_i/sprzet/rowery/600/2006_1826.jpg
http://www.konaworld.com/2k4_catalog/1600/2K4_Catalog_20-21.jpg
http://www.raddiscount.de/images/shop/P03674_BILD1GROSS.jpg

souter · 19-04-2008 11:10pm

It's a bit shook, but my 18yr old claude butler has served me well and I have huge affection for her.
claude.jpg
Feeling a bit guilty today as ! got her replacement, the gorgeous specialised tricross. Must be a mid life crisis.
tricross.jpg

kona · 19-04-2008 11:20pm

blorg wrote: »

My new Van Nicholas Amazon:

Components are from my ex-Trek 5000, transferred by David in Joe Daly's Dundrum, who did a great job on it. Plan is for this bike to be a fast tourer; have a lightweight rack on order and it has acres of clearance for wider tyres and mudguards. For touring I would plan on changing the wheels also, probably for Open Pro on Ultegra. It rides like a dream, better than any bike I've been on before! The titanium frame is super-comfy, beats out carbon I reckon.

you dont cycle with the steerer tube like that?? thats dangerous:eek:

van nichlous used to be airbourne am i right?? sweet bike:cool:

blorg · 20-04-2008 12:04am

Thanks Kona! Van Nicholas indeed used to be Airborne. There are spacers on top of the stem, the top cap is well clamped down- I think that's OK? Don't think over/under distance matters as long as there are spacers? I may well get it cut though, fits great and can't imagine wanting the bars higher (I can always get a new fork if I get older ;-)

TinyExplosions · 20-04-2008 12:11am

blorg wrote: »

Thanks Kona! Van Nicholas indeed used to be Airborne. There are spacers on top of the stem, the top cap is well clamped down- I think that's OK? Don't think over/under distance matters as long as there are spacers? I may well get it cut though, fits great and can't imagine wanting the bars higher (I can always get a new fork if I get older ;-)

I think it could be the danger of impaling yourself on the top part of the stem, but I'm not 100% sure!

ba · 20-04-2008 12:10pm

crashoveride, could swear i saw your machine at some races. are you C rider? and did you ride balbriggan saturday 05.04.08?

i'll post images of my bikes very soon.

and kenmc, if i was posting images of my bikes, i'd make sure they're clean. no? yours is filthy mate.

Hermy · 20-04-2008 12:52pm

kona wrote: »

you dont cycle with the steerer tube like that?? thats dangerous:eek:

Try one of these:

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