carvedog Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 Love the pic of the Duc in the kitchen. I rebuilt the top end of my GPz in the living room, much to the amazement of my non-mechanically inclined roommate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queequeg Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 Hawt!! I know a guy who has a similar frame. Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derf Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 Kona Jake 2008½, gotten in last September Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_roboteye Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 Hawt!! I know a guy who has a similar frame. Very nice. Thanks, haven't spun her wheels yet this year, but soon.... later, Dave R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Sub Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 Thems some big rotors, D. the rotors? stock 11.5" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingCrimson Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 Thanks, haven't spun her wheels yet this year, but soon....later, Dave R. That company is located like 20 minutes away from me...We were thinking about an SS frame, let me know how I you like it. It's hard to get me off my 29er, but 20 PSI on 2.35 tires don't work good on no paved surface! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_roboteye Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 That company is located like 20 minutes away from me...We were thinking about an SS frame, let me know how I you like it. It's hard to get me off my 29er, but 20 PSI on 2.35 tires don't work good on no paved surface! I've had about 30 or 40 miles on her so far, built it last spring / summer. The only thing I would do differently is use a fork with an aluminum steer tube. This fork has a carbon steer tube with a threadless HS. It flexes when you stand up an start pumping. The frame itself is very rigid. You can't quite see in the picture, but there is a lot of metal surrounding the BB. If you look at the head tube as well, lots of support. I've done a lot of aluminum tig welding and all the welds on the frame are very good to excellent in quality. For the price, it's difficult to beat leader frames. It was about CDN $550 delivered to my door. I used their street fork, not their track fork, for a gentler rake angle. later, Dave R. More bike porn. Mmmmmmmmmm, carbon. Mmmmmmm, carbon and titanium. (Titanium bolts too) . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingCrimson Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 Steertube flex eh? I looked at some more pictures of Leaders, definitely beefy in the nether regions of the frame! I wonder if all those pseudo-airfoils would make me faster. Maybe a haircut first. I'm jonesin' for a Jones Ti bike with a Pugsley front wheel, but poor me is stuck with my XXIX. It's a hardknock life. American (Chinese) Steel, baby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0ardski Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 I enjoy them just as much. Nice squirrel gun Gus, you may have a future with the navy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carvingchef Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 nothing too fancy but she gets me around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arclite Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 all I gots me is a waveboard I got 2 years ago. I'm getting or making a long board this summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petrol Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Trek Fuel EX8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEC Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 No it's actually in my kitchen. I'm glad I'm not the only one here who keeps a bike in their kitchen! Actually, since the snow is now almost completely gone, the BF has moved his KTM back out to the porch. Hopefully it will stay out there until November. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monodude Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 all the comforts... Don Feed the addiction... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobD Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 I'm glad I'm not the only one here who keeps a bike in their kitchen! Actually, since the snow is now almost completely gone, the BF has moved his KTM back out to the porch. Hopefully it will stay out there until November. :) When I was younger, I restored a Triumph TRW (500 side valve twin, rigid tail) in a large closet, in my third floor apartment. Assembled it in the living room and when it was finished, I needed a hand to roll it down six flights of stairs. BobD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEC Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 When I was younger, I restored a Triumph TRW (500 side valve twin, rigid tail) in a large closet, in my third floor apartment. Assembled it in the living room and when it was finished, I needed a hand to roll it down six flights of stairs.BobD :lol: I can only imagine the yoga moves you must have been pulling to work on it in a closet. Hopefully you had some help getting it down the stairs. The KTM is a 500, and we had to get it up a flight of 22 rickety wooden, rotting stairs two winters ago for storage. That sucked. The down part in the spring was easy, but they were outdoor stairs so he just fired her up and went for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Ace* Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Don- You need a side car on that baby too! Cheers, Ace all the comforts...Don Feed the addiction... My summer ride: The other summer ride that I hope to have running this summer. 1972 Mini Cooper, dropping a Honda B20 in the boot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arneburner Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Here are my summer rides 1999 Saab 9-3 SE w/ Stage I Performance upgrades Yeti 575 Mountain Bike Felt F60 Road Bike Perception Kayak 3 Windsurf Boards 91, 117 & 150 Liters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patmoore Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 The wife got this: And all I can afford is half a bike... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdyno Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 . Your master link clip is on backwards, open end should not face direction of travel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petrol Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 The other summer ride that I hope to have running this summer.1972 Mini Cooper, dropping a Honda B20 in the boot! Really? In the 'Boot', (er maybe the back seat) not under the bonnet? SWEET!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arclite Posted June 6, 2009 Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 My improved summer ride Dubbed: The SummerStick. Total length: 46 inches Waist: 8.5 inches Wheelbase: 31 inches SCR is a secret like Kessler and Virus All the creds go to mi padre, CarvingChef. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnisiWaya Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 One of 100 produced world wide in 1999 as a presage to the 2000 VandenPlas Super. Has a boosted version of the XJR supercharged 370 hp with slightly higher final boost at 398 hp. On the long wheelbase with standard options/equipment and features not even available on the regular VDP or XJR till 2000 some till the aluminum 2004s. Has the "touring" selectable suspension, the predecessor and same as the following "CATS" but only two modes, normal and Sport. Rides just the same as XJR in mid mode normally and Sport mode may be tighter than the 2000 XJR in sport. (Neighbors Brother in law has one I've driven on many occasions) But that is compensated to some extent by the longer wheelbase. XJR 0 to 60 5.1 sec, the beast, 5.4, but it supposedly passes the XJR in the 1/4 mile with 4 more mph terminal speed. I love devouring BMWs and Corvettes at the intersection of I93 and I89 where two merge lanes convene and then again and one third time. LOL The price I paid for it is almost criminal stealing. Internet diligence and faith and cash in hand from my Soc Sec. Dissability back pay. It would have cost me more for a 2003 Ford Taurus with under 100k miles and all records from new. have talked with Original Owner and he misses it and is Ceo ;of a Non Profit providing homes for dissabled veterans. We plan on working on some new projects maybe for his org. Yep 235 17 50 Yokohama Z raters. The VDP wheels are unique to this one run of 100 cars. VDP style but one inch bigger and wider than stock VDP. 2000 VDP Super used the XJR wheels at one inch less width. Plus my buddy, independent Jag and Benz mechanic says the 155MPH limiter was never enabled ....... the connector block has a terminator plug in it from new. And real sheepskin removable floor mats over the carpet. Piping matches the carpeting as Hot milk chocolate on Ivory leataher. It's evengot an electrically heated windshield. all seats heated with individaul controls and four way independent sensored HVAC so all four passenger get it thier way. THe Friggin separate security system manual is over 30 pages. LOL Push the wrong button on the key fob accidentally and you have a fourth of jJuly parade with twenty fire engines and such all shoing thier stuff. I have never heard of let alone actually listened to such a loud sec system ever. Anyway good to drop in and say hi. hope my PT OT person can really get me back on the slopes this next winter even if only a couple hours at a time twice a week. to all my friends here take care and thanks for putting up with this old wackey NDN. EWD:eplus2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guido591 Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 Italiano Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnisiWaya Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Nice ride Guido. I have been a Maser fan since the 60s. My absolute favorite is the Mexico. Next would bee the Ghibli Spyder. And then there is always the uniquely opulent early 70s Quatroport with the rare standard transmission. :biggthump:D:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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