Bicycle porn* thread.

Bron_Yr_Aur

Off for a weeks trip across Switzerland tomorrow, so here's a shot avec luggage. Going to notice the weight up the climbs!

octatonic

Bron_Yr_Aur said:

Off for a weeks trip across Switzerland tomorrow, so here's a shot avec luggage. Going to notice the weight up the climbs!

Enjoy the ride Matt.

drofluf

Bron_Yr_Aur said:

Off for a weeks trip across Switzerland tomorrow, so here's a shot avec luggage. Going to notice the weight up the climbs!

Have fun!

octatonic

Love this bike.

I could do with more teeth up front.

Teetonetal

Bron_Yr_Aur said:

Off for a weeks trip across Switzerland tomorrow, so here's a shot avec luggage. Going to notice the weight up the climbs!

@Bron_Yr_Aur ;what's your route? 

simonk

octatonic said:

Love this bike.

I could do with more teeth up front.

34t and 36t are popular Levo upgrades. Any 104BCD ring will fit but this is what you really want (usually out of stock so you really have to jump on them when they become available):

https://www.upgradebikes.co.uk/Catalogue/Chainrings/4-Bolt/Praxis-eRing-Steel-Mountain-1X-104BCD

octatonic

simonk said:

octatonic said:

Love this bike.

I could do with more teeth up front.

34t and 36t are popular Levo upgrades. Any 104BCD ring will fit but this is what you really want (usually out of stock so you really have to jump on them when they become available):

https://www.upgradebikes.co.uk/Catalogue/Chainrings/4-Bolt/Praxis-eRing-Steel-Mountain-1X-104BCD

Cheers.
I understand a Hope 36t is a common upgrade too which is what I am thinking about.

simonk

This beauty should be ready next week:

Upgraded the lowly Guide brakes to Code RSC’s with floating rotors:

simonk

octatonic said:

simonk said:

octatonic said:

Love this bike.

I could do with more teeth up front.

34t and 36t are popular Levo upgrades. Any 104BCD ring will fit but this is what you really want (usually out of stock so you really have to jump on them when they become available):

https://www.upgradebikes.co.uk/Catalogue/Chainrings/4-Bolt/Praxis-eRing-Steel-Mountain-1X-104BCD

Cheers.
I understand a Hope 36t is a common upgrade too which is what I am thinking about.

I think Hope only offer aluminium only though don’t they? 

octatonic

Is alu a no go?

simonk

I’m sure aluminium will be fine although it will wear quicker than steel so you may have to replace it more often. There’s a lot more force going through the drivetrain than on a manual bike. I get between 600 to 800 miles out of a chain and replace it as soon as it stretches to 0.5. Running beyond that and you risk having to replace the cassette and chainring too as it all wears together. Replacing the complete drivetrain every few months gets expensive.

octatonic

simonk said:

I’m sure aluminium will be fine although it will wear quicker than steel so you may have to replace it more often. There’s a lot more force going through the drivetrain than on a manual bike. I get between 600 to 800 miles out of a chain and replace it as soon as it stretches to 0.5. Running beyond that and you risk having to replace the cassette and chainring too as it all wears together. Replacing the complete drivetrain every few months gets expensive.

Hmmm,. yeah I don't fancy replacing the front ring that often, I'll go with the Praxis.
Cheers for the info.

Have you looked at e-road or e-hybrid bikes?
The Creo and Vado SL look brilliant

simonk

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Have you looked at e-road or e-hybrid bikes?
The Creo and Vado SL look brilliant

I’ve not other than to monitor their reliability with the new Mahle motor (which they also stuck in the Levo SL). So far so good, with reports of failures being scarce.

I can only imagine the looks some hardcore roadies would give if they were cruised past by someone on a Creo SL... brilliant!

If I were in the market for a road or hybrid bike, those two would be top of the list.

Teetonetal

Bought a new bike today... happy hardcore hardtail  big.trail 800 from Merida.

Really happy with it... bought for fitness but goes downhill very nicely

sticker

Some of the Bikes on here are stunning ... like if this was Porn they’d be your top “actresses” or glamour models ...

I bought a bike today after 22 years without and feel like it’s more of a Readers Wife compared to the others in this thread ...

Here’s Sandra from Macclesfield .*pic below. 

Why is it so hard to post photos from imgur via iPad ? 

Schnozz

I sold my 2014 Giant Defy 1 this week, but I'd recommend them for anyone looking to get into road biking - Slightly less 'aggressive' and more upright cycling position and under £1k.

I'd quite like a hybrid of some kind in the future, now that I'm not in Cumbria as much.

sticker

Let’s try again ...Sandra from Macclesfield. 

LastMantra

octatonic said:

Love this bike.

I could do with more teeth up front.

It's so flat there! 

octatonic

LastMantra said:

octatonic said:

Love this bike.

I could do with more teeth up front.

It's so flat there! 

Just that bit.
I have some hilly stuff close by.

LastMantra

octatonic said:

LastMantra said:

octatonic said:

Love this bike.

I could do with more teeth up front.

It's so flat there! 

Just that bit.
I have some hilly stuff close by.

It's really hilly here but what's worse is the wind, it's like cycling through treacle at times!

I try to always head up hill first, then you get the fun of coming back down