Show off your bikes [Archive] - Honda CR-V Owners Club Forums

Jwood70

05-29-2009, 09:10 PM

I was thinking that since there seemed to be a large number of cyclist on the forum, that we should show off our rigs. I will start it off.

I will say, these are only a 3 of my 5 bikes. It started to rain (again) before I could get the other 2 photoed.

Here is my 2005 Giant OCR Elite road bike. Its a carbon/aluminum frame. I have Mavic Cosmos wheels and Shimano Ultegra/ 105 Drive train
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h53/hhsv8-68/CRV/Bikes/SANY0367.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h53/hhsv8-68/CRV/Bikes/SANY0368.jpg
This is my all time favorite bike ever. It is a 2007 Redline Monocog 29er. It has WTB disk hubs laced to Alex rims, Hayse So1e hydraulic disk brakes, Ritchy comp bars and Pedro's lock on Grips.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h53/hhsv8-68/CRV/Bikes/SANY0355.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h53/hhsv8-68/CRV/Bikes/SANY0356.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h53/hhsv8-68/CRV/Bikes/SANY0359.jpg

Jwood70

05-29-2009, 09:15 PM

Here is my 1970's Nishiki Lugged steel frame SS roadbike. I set it up to be a campus bike for me. Simple and not flashy at all. I have a vintage Brooks B.15 saddle, bull horn bars and a single rear brake. Being steel, it rides so smooth. The single speed means that I have to push the peddles, I cant shift and spin when I have to climb. It is a great bike around campus.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h53/hhsv8-68/CRV/Bikes/SANY0360.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h53/hhsv8-68/CRV/Bikes/SANY0362.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h53/hhsv8-68/CRV/Bikes/SANY0364.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h53/hhsv8-68/CRV/Bikes/SANY0365.jpg

dlarsoncrv

05-29-2009, 10:19 PM

I bike alot!!!!
at least 200 miles a week

Jwood70

05-29-2009, 10:33 PM

That looks like a sweet TT rig. What is the setup? Can we get a shot of both of them with a parts list?

I really would love a TT bike, I just need more money and a better place to TT. I do live in the hills.

dlarsoncrv

05-29-2009, 10:40 PM

Jwood70

05-29-2009, 10:46 PM

And I expect it done right.

But thanks. I love bikes and riding. Most of my bikes have some interesting story behind them and how I got them.

dlarsoncrv

05-30-2009, 12:51 AM

MTB stock

Roadbike
Upgrade
All Scam Force
Bontrager xxx brakes
FSA crank set

TT Bike
Scam Force crank set
FSA TT front end

Theres more but to lazy to write it.

dlarsoncrv

05-30-2009, 12:52 AM

..............

Jwood70

05-30-2009, 09:02 AM

that is a sweet ride.

The Cat Slaves

05-30-2009, 10:20 AM

Nice bikes guys and gals but here's my bike!:rolleyes:

dlarsoncrv

05-30-2009, 11:03 AM

Nice bikes guys and gals but here's my bike!:rolleyes:

Nice.. that color is great!!

burtonbrd138

05-31-2009, 10:46 PM

I will post mine tomorrow. I have ALOT at my house.

miragebass

06-01-2009, 11:29 AM

Me and my 2008 Transition Blindside:
http://is.pinkbike.com/photo/3492/pbpic3492982.jpg

My Hardtail (2007 Sinister Ridge):
http://is.pinkbike.com/photo/3265/pbpic3265835.jpg

burtonbrd138

06-01-2009, 04:12 PM

The bike collection

IronHorse 7Point
http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/burtonbrd138/0417091842-00.jpg

IronHorse 6Point
http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/burtonbrd138/Photo0396-1.jpg

IronHorse Warrior
http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/burtonbrd138/0601091653-00.jpg

IronHorse Maverick
http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/burtonbrd138/0501091928-00.jpg

Black Eye Pistola
http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/burtonbrd138/0601091654-01.jpg

burtonbrd138

06-01-2009, 04:15 PM

Some More...

Mongoose BMX
http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/burtonbrd138/0601091654-02.jpg

Old School GT Vertigo
http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/burtonbrd138/0601091654-00.jpg

Felt F4
http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/burtonbrd138/0601091656-00.jpg

Cove Fourplay
http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/burtonbrd138/0520090833-00.jpg

Fuji Road bike, Trek Mountain Track, Moms Huffy Cruiser (all upside down in garage)
http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/burtonbrd138/0601091654-03.jpg

Jwood70

06-01-2009, 05:33 PM

That is a serious bike collection. I thought I had it bad. It makes me happy to see someone else out there that has loads of bikes.

Where do you live? I did notice a rather large number of free ride/downhill/all mtn stuff.

burtonbrd138

06-01-2009, 05:44 PM

dlarsoncrv

06-01-2009, 06:12 PM

dude, thats a sweet 7point.

burtonbrd138

06-01-2009, 06:22 PM

dude, thats a sweet 7point.

Thanks man, i really like it

Jwood70

06-01-2009, 09:34 PM

I live in Milford MA. 40 minutes from Boston. Its a hour 45 minute ride to Highland Mountian, hour ride to Lynn woods, 5 minute ride to Vietnam (my home trails), and a 2 min ride to go to the Back Nine (my local dirt jumps). I do have alot but it keeps my 17 year old body in great shape and i am love cycling. I personally think if you participate in different aspects of cycling the better you are going to be at all different types of riding.

I hear you. I mainly do road riding, just because I can leave my house and ride evrey direction and knock out killer loops with mileage from 20 all the way up over 100.

I love my Monocog 29er SS and the way it rides on singletrack. I do have some great trails with in easy driving distance, but I dont have the cash for the gas to drive out there often.

And both of these styles of riding help me in Cross. (which is insane)

Biking is what is going to help me get from great football shape (6'4", 280lbs) into healthy life shape (somewhere around 240-250)

burtonbrd138

06-01-2009, 09:43 PM

I really havent give road biking a solid chance. Its sketchy around here because there is not much of a shoulder on the road and people suck at driving. And the New England weather beats these roads up real bad and the pot holes will swallow your wheel real easy if you arent paying attention

Jwood70

06-02-2009, 10:40 AM

I know that. When I head up the mountain to ride, I make sure to take my heavy, super strong wheel set. I have seen pot holes as big as me in the middle of 6 mile descents where its nothing to top 50mph.

And I never ride on the shoulder unless I am on one of the major 4+ lane highways. Southern rednecks in their jacked up tricks have a hard time driving too. I have had 2 friends get hit by drivers in the last year and some change.

But its just so much fun bombing a descent and having a car try to keep up with you. The look on a drivers face when you pass them is priceless.

73stallion

07-02-2009, 07:44 PM

i've always been into comfort, and always liked to be different! problem was it's almost as long as a V at close to 10'.

brebro

07-08-2009, 11:34 AM

Took my Schwinn CrissCross hybrid bike and my Marin Verona road bike to the beach last week with an old Thule 4 bike rack attached to the new Valley Tow 2" receiver I installed on the new 2009 CR-V EX and rented two comfort bikes for the wife and daughter while my son and I rode these. Probably could have bought two beater bikes for the $50 it cost to rent two for a week, but I guess you are really paying not to have to bring them and take them back.

http://img115.imageshack.us/img115/6676/bikescrv.jpg (http://img115.imageshack.us/i/bikescrv.jpg/)

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/3315/img2175v.jpg (http://img21.imageshack.us/i/img2175v.jpg/)

miragebass

07-11-2009, 11:32 AM

Just picked up a new (to me) all mountain rig. 2006 GT i-drive 5

http://is.pinkbike.com/photo/3697/pbpic3697886.jpg

Jwood70

07-11-2009, 01:23 PM

Thats sweet, make sure to get some good body armor before you start any crazy downhill runs.

miragebass

07-11-2009, 10:24 PM

I've been riding downhill for a while now. Started racing this year, so I've got all the armor you can get.

Jwood70

07-12-2009, 02:18 PM

Thats good. I thought about getting into downhill, but I like XC. Plus, you can really get messed up riding downhill.

burtonbrd138

07-12-2009, 05:52 PM

I think getting messed up is sort of a false statement. Most people get messed up RACING downhill. If you just ride downhill like a weekend warrior you will not really get messed up unless you go beyond your ability. Like hitting the black diamonds first run and going full blast without riding the trail ever before. That is what i think but it also might be because i am young :D

Jwood70

07-12-2009, 10:14 PM

Dude, I am 20. I have seen some people my age get messed up on flukes. I played college football for 2 seasons (before my back crapped out) and I am lucky to make it out of that without any serious injuries. I have seen some of my buddies doing downhill who are damn good downhillers get throttled, just on a fluke.

I love speed, and the rush you get, but I dont love the pain that it could bring. I feel just as much rush bombing down some of the mountain roads around me. True I could get messed up here too, but I am in total control and feel more comfortable on my road bike.

miragebass

07-13-2009, 02:52 PM

I've gotta agree, most injuries come from hitting something when you just aren't feeling it. I already made that mistake early in the season. Hit a set of doubles at the bottom of the local freeride park I've hit many times, but wasn't feeling it. Wrecked and broke my finger, luckily was only out for 3 weeks. I like XC as well but downhilling and racing is just so much fun. Besides,
"life's too short not to go big"

Haha!

burtonbrd138

07-13-2009, 07:54 PM

I agree you only live once. Send it while you can. Here is my first gen with the standard Allen 4 Bike Rack. The V is packed with bags and other neccesseties like Playstation and the BMX bike on the inside. I just put the spare in the trunk.

http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/burtonbrd138/0711091611-00.jpg

http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/burtonbrd138/0711091611-01.jpg

Jwood70

07-13-2009, 10:36 PM

Those are some sweet looking rigs.

motohaze

07-14-2009, 02:14 PM

Here's my Harley at Overlook Beach on the south shore of Long Island during the off season . . . .

Jwood70

07-19-2009, 10:57 PM

Not quite talking about motorcycles, but that is a sweet looking Harley. I cant wait until I can afford a motorcycle. But I gotta get out of school first.

Musketeer

07-20-2009, 05:27 AM

Hope this works! I never seem to have a lot of luck linking pictures to stuff. Off topic how many of us bought a Honda car after having owned and been impressed with Honda bikes?

burtonbrd138

07-20-2009, 09:40 AM

Honda actually made a Downhill race mountain bike a couple years ago. Greg Minnar rode it. Heres a link to the bike http://www.sicklines.com/gallery/data/534/medium/honda-RN01.jpg. It has a gear box and Showa suspension

miragebass

07-20-2009, 09:58 AM

burtonbrd138

07-20-2009, 06:50 PM

I've seen one of those in person. Interesting design but way too heavy to be at all efficient. The one I saw weighed about 56 lbs! Even the heaviest stock DH bikes on the market aren't much above 48, with most being in the mid to low forties. Or you can be like my rich friend who bought a session 88 and with a few upgrades got it down to 33.5 lbs.

I hope your rich friend realizes he spent 4 grand or more on that session 88 and it has paper thin walls. In New England that bike will not last more than a year or two because when rocks hit the frame it dents it really bad. Have you seen the pictures of Cam McCaul's bike after the Red Bull Rampage? Dents everywhere.... weight is a trade off with reliability when it comes to freeride and Dh bikes.

beige2007

07-20-2009, 08:01 PM

I've seen one of those in person. Interesting design but way too heavy to be at all efficient. The one I saw weighed about 56 lbs! Even the heaviest stock DH bikes on the market aren't much above 48, with most being in the mid to low forties. Or you can be like my rich friend who bought a session 88 and with a few upgrades got it down to 33.5 lbs.

my buddy built a DH rig for his 6'3" 270 lb. frame.....i beleive he used a tomac or an ellisworth frame......8" of travel front and back single speed of course.....total weight ot the bike was 63 lbs.

i'll stick to my Gary Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo.....especially now that i have to tow a child carrier behind me.

"All work an no play is no good at all!" :)

Jwood70

07-20-2009, 11:04 PM

"All work an no play is no good at all!" :)

And I have that on my 29er SS.

miragebass

07-23-2009, 05:17 PM

I hope your rich friend realizes he spent 4 grand or more on that session 88 and it has paper thin walls. In New England that bike will not last more than a year or two because when rocks hit the frame it dents it really bad. Have you seen the pictures of Cam McCaul's bike after the Red Bull Rampage? Dents everywhere.... weight is a trade off with reliability when it comes to freeride and Dh bikes.

Haha, well not my bike, but I should note that he is good friends with the Trek dealer rep from our area and will have no problems getting a new frame should something go wrong. However I do agree with you, hence why my bike is a durability over weight build.

donmontalvo

10-31-2009, 03:31 PM

I'm coming into this thread late. Just picked up a Yamika Double Down 2 (for two bikes). I recently had U-Haul put on a generic hitch (2"). Now I hope to get the bike on the rack and hit the road tomorrow or next weekend.

1998 Litespeed Classic (Polished). Full Dura-Ace 10sp (7800). Carbon and Titanium everywhere (including pedals, fork, seatpost, stem, handlebars, cages), Brooks Swallow Titanium saddle, Garmin Edge 705 HR/Cad.

The Yakima Double Down 2 allows me to open the rear door on my 2002 CR-V about 3/4 of the way, even with the bike attached.

I highly recommend the hitch/double-down combination. Excellent setup.

Don Montalvo, TX

6up

11-30-2009, 10:07 PM

...damn, that Litespeed looks sweet. What did that thing set you back in 98? And how much does it weight?

donmontalvo

11-30-2009, 10:35 PM

...damn, that Litespeed looks sweet. What did that thing set you back in 98? And how much does it weight?

The frame ran about $2500 back then. The group is fairly new, bought it around 2006. Comes in under 17 pounds, even with heavy wheels. :)

Jwood70

12-01-2009, 08:10 AM

My only thing anout Ti is that it is super flexy at times. Great looking bike though

donmontalvo

12-01-2009, 09:25 AM

My only thing anout Ti is that it is super flexy at times. Great looking bike though

I have to agree...if you compare similar construction using the different materials, you'll have more flex on the Ti frame. That said, most of the better (like Lynskey high end frames) are quite stiff.

I raced for years on a Litespeed Ultimate, which was very stiff. As I approached my 50th year, I made a concious decision to buy a frame that was not too expensive (used Ti is an incresible deal) and not too stiff. I went with the Litespeed Classic. Longer wheelbase, more relaxed geometry, very comfortable. :)

Don

Jwood70

12-01-2009, 01:18 PM

I have to agree...if you compare similar construction using the different materials, you'll have more flex on the Ti frame. That said, most of the better (like Lynskey high end frames) are quite stiff.

I raced for years on a Litespeed Ultimate, which was very stiff. As I approached my 50th year, I made a conscious decision to buy a frame that was not too expensive (used Ti is an incredible deal) and not too stiff. I went with the Litespeed Classic. Longer wheelbase, more relaxed geometry, very comfortable. :)

Don

You are correct, Used Ti can be had for a very good price. I am a young guy and I still like a more relaxed riding position. My OCR is almost the perfect bike for me. The main triangle is aluminum, and the fork and rear triangle is made of carbon fiber. Light (a 58cm frame, heavy wheels/tires and pedals, brooks saddle, and a Shimano 105/Ultegra drive-train coming in at 19.2lbs), stiff, comfortable, and yet still fast when I need to go fast.

donmontalvo

12-01-2009, 01:48 PM

...[snip]...My OCR is almost the perfect bike for me. The main triangle is aluminum....[snip]...

Hmmm...I have a couple aluminum frames from my racing days. ;)

burtonbrd138

12-01-2009, 06:45 PM

^^^^ inline racing looks intense!

Jwood70

12-02-2009, 10:21 PM

I agree, it has that appeal from the speed involved, but I dont like ice anymore. I tend to flip when I go fast on it.

donmontalvo

12-03-2009, 12:05 AM

I agree, it has that appeal from the speed involved, but I dont like ice anymore. I tend to flip when I go fast on it.

Yep, it was a broken ankle that ended my racing. Going around the short track, I hit a rut. All of me kept going forward except my left toe, which very quickly did an about face at about 20 miles per hour. A plate and four screws, and about a year between operations (insert metal, remove metal) and I never had the motivation to put the skates on again. I ride and run a little, but I don't skate. I'm 50 pounds and 13 years older than those pictures that were taken in the mid 90's. I used to get a thrill out of speed, now I just want to relax. So when I ride, I want to be comfortable. It's about aerobic exercise now, where in the past it was anaerobic.

Don

Engyo

12-03-2009, 06:51 AM

Just got this a week ago.......still getting it dialed in.

miragebass

12-04-2009, 10:36 AM

burtonbrd138

12-04-2009, 12:31 PM

that dirtbag is fresh!!

Jwood70

12-04-2009, 01:56 PM

My buddy's big into speed skating in the winter. He's a cyclocross racer though, so their season is pretty long and he's been doing less speed skating recently. That inline looks INTENSE!

I got a new rig a couple weeks ago (not new, but new to me). I know most of you guys are road riders, but figured I'd share anyway.

The only reason that I ride more road is because I can ride from my house. I dont have to drive anywhere and deal with packing up the V. It is just easier right now for me to spend more time on skinny tires.

That being said, we (the town of Boone NC) is getting something like an 111acre mountain bike park and it is only 3 miles from my house. That should be exciting.

[QUOTE=burtonbrd138;63461]that dirtbag is fresh!!

Agreed. I would love to get me a clean long travel bike.

Grizedale

12-19-2009, 05:58 PM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3627/3582955828_6c43bd442b_b.jpg
My lazy ride for sunny days, kept in the living room at the moment while there is salt on the roads.

ponti_33609

01-26-2010, 08:22 AM

2000 Sport

burtonbrd138

01-26-2010, 06:15 PM

^^^ bikes looking pretty heavy

ponti_33609

01-28-2010, 06:39 AM

My Smaller bike:

1998 Klein Mantra Full Suspension

Danno

01-28-2010, 07:12 AM

I'm not gonna bore you with pictures of my trek 4300. you've seen them before. I got clipless pedals and some bar ends, but other than that it's stock. I love that bike and will ride it until it dies. that may be a while because it doesn't get any good offroad use anymore.

Dad just got a new road bike. It's a Trek Madone 5.9 ....i dunno, are those any good? (lol ;) )

i ride rice

01-31-2010, 02:53 PM

heres my bike... i fell off of it last monday.... it was pertty hardcore, broke my clavicle, and i need surgery to fix it... soo ya i wont be riding it for a while :(

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v688/antimuscle/IMG_0299.jpg

maybe i need to get a nice mountain bike like some of yall on here!

Danno

01-31-2010, 04:06 PM

kids' bikes and beer don't mix. lol

I'm just messin with ya, hope you get healed up soon.

i ride rice

02-09-2010, 09:51 PM

kids' bikes and beer don't mix. lol

I'm just messin with ya, hope you get healed up soon.

lol i dont drink and ride haha

Thivi

02-22-2010, 12:17 PM

Jwood70

02-22-2010, 12:45 PM

Ill post mine as soon as I can but I ride a 2008 Kona Stuff, Oury grips, 24" Sunrims Double-tracks, hayes hydraulic disc brakes, etc, etc.

Pics soon! I also need a bike rack for the V first thing this summer, any suggestions?

How do you want to carry them, Roof top, hitch rack?

if you want to use a roof rack and you have the OEM rack, you have a few options, the first of which is just getting the OEM bike trays. They hold the bike upright, keeping both wheels on. The 2nd is to get the adapters to whatever brand system you want to use (Thule/Yakima) and attach them to the rack.

Hitch mounted systems are also an option. Having a hitch helps a lot, but if not, you can get a hitch thrown on or even do it yourself. Then shop around to see what fits your needs.