Your bikes and modifications

[Monkey Hanger]

DSK <[email protected]> wrote in newsSK.1cc5ly@no-
mx.forums.cyclingforums.com:

>
> I just thought that it would be interesting to see how many members have
> bought bikes and made modifications (bike specific) for one reason or
> another.
>
> I'll kick off.
>
> Bike: Claud Butler Milano.
> Modifications: lights, specialized rib cage pro bottle cage, cycle
> computer, underseat bag.
> Pending Modifications: saddle, pedals

Bike: Specialized Rock Hopper (1997 or 1998 model)
Modifications: Lights, two new wheels, new tyres (obviously), brake levers,
brake cantilevers, on third (at least) cassette, third chain ring, god knows
what chain, pannier rack and altura panniers added.
Pending mods: Err, new bike?

--
Chris

 

[JBB]

"Tony W" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> "DSK" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> > I just thought that it would be interesting to see how many members have
> > bought bikes and made modifications (bike specific) for one reason or
> > another.
>
> My Galaxy.
>
> The frame is original. I think the bars and prop stand are. The rest is
> not. (Bought in about 1982)
>
> T
>
My Dawes Galaxy, all that's original- handlebars,brakes (the old weineman
centrepulls - still stop OK with aero levers), seatpost and mudguards.
Everything else (including the frame) has been changed. Mind you I'm trying
to remember when I bought it ; 1978 I think in ken Ellerker Cyles in Hull.


Julia

 

[Simon Proven]

DSK wrote:
> I just thought that it would be interesting to see how many members have
> bought bikes and made modifications (bike specific) for one reason or
> another.
>
> I'll kick off.
>
> Bike: Claud Butler Milano.
> Modifications: lights, specialized rib cage pro bottle cage, cycle
> computer, underseat bag.
> Pending Modifications: saddle, pedals
>
>

Bike: Dawes Galaxy (1998)
Mods: Added front low-rider rack. Schmidt SON hub dynamo. Schmidt E6
switched dynamo front light. B&M DTopLight dynamo LED rear light.
Cateye TL-AU100 BS Rear LED. TorTec Expedition Stainless rear rack
(replacement for factory fitted rack after failure). Shmiano 105
STI shifters & replacement rear derailleur. Dinger bell. AirZound.
Additional bottle cage (making 3). Minoura Space Bar. Mount for
Garmin Etrex Vista GPS. Shimano SPD pedals. Blackburn bar-end rorrim,
Cateye Mity 3 cyclecomputer. Gel padding under bar tape.
Pending: Replace mirror with Zefal mirror.

Bike: Riese und Muller Birdy Blue
Mods: Birdy Mudguards, Birdy Front rack, Birdy folding rear rack,
Schmidt SON 20 hub dynamo, B&M Lumotec N plus front light, Cateye Rear
light. Cateye Mity 8 cycle computer. GPS mounting bracket as above.
Traditional bell. Zefal bar end mirror. SPDs.
Pending: Replace rear light with BS approved LED light. Replace
lumotec with Schmidt E6.

Bike: Trek 1000
Mods: Cateye Daylite 10+6W. Cateye TL-AU100 BS Rear LED. Carradice SQR
tour saddle bag. Cateye Mity3 computer. AirZound. Dinger bell.
Blackburn mirror. SPDs. Replaced rear wheel with unmatched colour.
Tyres changed to Continental Ultra Dura Gatorskin 25mm.
Pending upgrades: Would really like a Lupine Edison 10 lighting system,
but can't justify the price!
GPS mount if I can find somewhere to fit it!

Also I'm considering buying a Zero Shaft-drive for winter commuting to
avoid chain cleaning hassle.

--
Simon

 

[Zog The Undeniable]

DSK wrote:

> I just thought that it would be interesting to see how many members have
> bought bikes and made modifications (bike specific) for one reason or
> another.

Orbit America racing bike.

New:

entire groupset
headset
pedals
bars
saddle
seatpost
wheels
tyres
paint
computer
and some brazing modifications (FD mount, longer steerer tube)

Fuji Track bike.

New:

tyres
chainring
sprocket
lockring
bars
computer (shared with Orbit)
brake (well, it's an old one really)

Thorn Nomad.

New:

bar tape
brake cables
brake pads
tyres
dynamo lights
chain
computer

Cannondale M1000 MTB.

New:

V-brakes
bars (on its 3rd set now)
stem
bar ends
chain (no.6 or something)
computer (shared with Thorn)
tyres
rear mech
shifters
paint (3rd colour!)

Carrera Subway 8 (my wife's bike).

New:

rack
mudguards
computer
38T chainring to replace 44T

Well, it is only 2 months old...

 

[Tony Raven]

DSK wrote:

> I just thought that it would be interesting to see how many members have
> bought bikes and made modifications (bike specific) for one reason or
> another.
>
> I'll kick off.
>
> Bike: Claud Butler Milano.
> Modifications: lights, specialized rib cage pro bottle cage, cycle
> computer, underseat bag.
> Pending Modifications: saddle, pedals
>
>

I've got one where over time I replaced everything including the frame.
Does that count?

Tony

 

[James Annan]

Tony Raven wrote:

> DSK wrote:
>
>> I just thought that it would be interesting to see how many members have
>> bought bikes and made modifications (bike specific) for one reason or
>> another.
>> I'll kick off.
>>
>> Bike: Claud Butler Milano.
>> Modifications: lights, specialized rib cage pro bottle cage, cycle
>> computer, underseat bag. Pending Modifications: saddle, pedals
>>
>>
>
> I've got one where over time I replaced everything including the frame.
> Does that count?

I bought a new bike when mine was stolen.

Subsequently, I bought several more.

James
--
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by treading on the toes of giants.
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[Burning_Ranger]

DSK wrote:
> I just thought that it would be interesting to see how many members
> have bought bikes and made modifications (bike specific) for one
> reason or another.
>
> I'll kick off.
>
> Bike: Claud Butler Milano.
> Modifications: lights, specialized rib cage pro bottle cage, cycle
> computer, underseat bag.
> Pending Modifications: saddle, pedals

Hardrock Sport 04

Changed:
-Pedals (DMR V8 in silver)
-Spec. Rib Cage Pro + Spec. Bottle
-Cheapo Halfords Computer
-Deore front and rear mech (from Altus)
-Bar Ends
-DMR Zip Grips
-Abus Granite 64 lock
-Gel Saddle

Planning to get:
-clipless shoes and pedals (probably SPDs)
-Goretex cables(or something like the, the sealed type)
-Lights (Catete rear led and RC220 front light)
-Avid Brake Levers and separate rapidfire shifters

--

Burning_Ranger

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[Mark van Gorkom]

On Fri, 10 Sep 2004 07:46:56 +1000, DSK
<[email protected]> wrote:

>
>I just thought that it would be interesting to see how many members have
>bought bikes and made modifications (bike specific) for one reason or
>another.

Bike: 2001 Optima Baron
factory options: front disc brake, carbon seat, closer gearing, light
mount. spd pedals
Addded/modded/replaced:
2 new front brakes (disc brakes first, now roller brakes)
2 new tillers/handlebars
a few rear mudguards (last one with carbon overlay)
front mudguard
Rohloff hub, with disc rear brake.
custom made chain tensioner
2-3 chainrings
3 or four computers, finally got a wireless one that seems to work
rear rack (mounted front-to-back)
Time Atac pedals
extra large & loud bell
severall LED lights
mount for GPS
new frame
trailer
So the rear rim is still original, the bottom bracket and the cranks,
time to start looking for a new bike.

Mark van Gorkom.

 

[Just zis Guy, you know?]

Mark van Gorkom wrote:

> Bike: 2001 Optima Baron
> So the rear rim is still original, the bottom bracket and the cranks,
> time to start looking for a new bike.

Indeed.

My 2001 Stinger is on its third frame, the brakes have been replaced, as
have the chains, pedals, both hubs and cassette, but the bottom bracket is
original as are the seat, rims and shifters.

Guy
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[David Martin]

On 16/9/04 3:11 pm, in article [email protected], "Just zis Guy,
you know?" <[email protected]> wrote:

> Mark van Gorkom wrote:
>
>> Bike: 2001 Optima Baron
>> So the rear rim is still original, the bottom bracket and the cranks,
>> time to start looking for a new bike.
>
> Indeed.
>
> My 2001 Stinger is on its third frame, the brakes have been replaced, as
> have the chains, pedals, both hubs and cassette, but the bottom bracket is
> original as are the seat, rims and shifters.

I still have a spoke nipple from one bike from which I have replaced
everything else, even changing the wheel size in the process. Do I win, or
si someone going to claim upgrading everything except a headset ball
bearing?

...d

 

[DSK]

I just thought that it would be interesting to see how many members have bought bikes and made modifications (bike specific) for one reason or another.

I'll kick off.

Bike: Claud Butler Milano.
Modifications: lights, specialized rib cage pro bottle cage, cycle computer, underseat bag.
Pending Modifications: saddle, pedals

Just added a lovely set of a LOOK A3.1 pedals and a Selle Italia Trimatic 2 saddle to the abopve list.... phwor! lol