Show us your Pushbikes

[Graz]

Sorry for the stock photo, I'll see if I can find one of my actual bike later. Cube Nature Pro which I would describe as a hybrid bike. I used to do quite a bit of mountain biking and still have my Marin Mount Vision in the garage purchased in 2000, I think, so pretty dated now by modern mountain bike standards. I did try to get it back on the trail a while back but the rear shock must need new seals or something as it's not holding the air.

I bought the Cube after having my first kid arrive as I needed something for bike seat, trailer and eventually tag-a-long duties. It's been great for that. Both my kids are now riding 26" wheeled Frog bikes and giving me a run for my money. Would like to get another decent mountain bike one day if I can get my kids into it.

 

[MartinF]

I did try to get it back on the trail a while back but the rear shock must need new seals or something as it's not holding the air.

Although it can work out fairly pricey, shocks (and forks) can, and should be, serviced every so often - depending on usage. I use TFTuned in Wiltshire to service my suspension components, though I should declare that the business used to be owned by a friend of mine. Other servicing companies are available!

 

[Graz]

Although it can work out fairly pricey, shocks (and forks) can, and should be, serviced every so often - depending on usage. I use TFTuned in Wiltshire to service my suspension components, though I should declare that the business used to be owned by a friend of mine. Other servicing companies are available!

Thanks, I've previously had said rear shock serviced and tuned for me by TFTuned years ago, they provided a great service. I'll have to look into them again to see how much it would cost. I did also look at a YouTube video for changing the seals as the seal kits can be had quite cheaply on eBay. It looked fairly easy to do.

 

[Leon103]

Took my roadie in for a service today and couldn't help admiring the new BMC Teammachine, prices are stupidly high though.
Think it's a new mountain bike this year and then look at the Teammachine next year.

 

[Galena]

Took my roadie in for a service today and couldn't help admiring the new BMC Teammachine, prices are stupidly high though.
Think it's a new mountain bike this year and then look at the Teammachine next year.

Nah, get both now, you only live once

 

[Leon103]

Nah, get both now, you only live once

I think my wife would make that one life a rather short one.

 

[Bernie]

De Rosa taking a rest in the snow.

 

[johncrobinson]

Members CATS is what i want to see.
As a fully paid up member of the cat appreciation society my lord and master demands that cats come first.

 

[marshbrewer]

I think there actually is a 'show us your cat' thread kicking about somewhere

 

[johncrobinson]

Yea Jjish
You are right.
Its just my feline lord and master tolerates no dissent from "The true path".

 

[AlDaviz]

Members CATS is what i want to see.
As a fully paid up member of the cat appreciation society my lord and master demands that cats come first.

Wrong thread

 

[samale]

Push bikes not pussy cats

 

[johncrobinson]

I have to obey my master.

Just having a bit of fun

 

[samale]

I have to obey my master.

Just having a bit of fun

If you can get the cat on the bike
Your allowed to post

 

[AlDaviz]

If you can get the cat on the bike
Your allowed to post

In Action

 

[samale]

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[dad_of_jon]

my current wheels

https://dawescycles.com/product/sonoran/
other notable bikes in my life:

fastest bike owned o brien clubman international 10 - managed 45mph overtook a bus and car.

favorite bike : claud butler windemere - all the mechs went at the same time and I foolishly bought new rather than replacing them - TBF I can't do without a bike for more than a few days or my back seizes up. So I bought an Apollo Belmont. bad mistake. when the mechs gave up I donated the frame/wheels as I always do to a bike charity called re-cycle in swansea. They do great work. Then a muddy fox voyager 200. much better than the apollo still not a patch on the claud butler. Following my bike accident tried to get another muddy fox but that model was discontinued and because of covid last year bikes were in short supply hence the dawes bike. I kept the handlebar from the muddy fox as its a better more swept angle than the dawes but not fitted yet. The dawes is a a good few kilos lighter than the muddy fox was.

 

[Galena]

Muddy Fox used to be a great make back in the early days of the MTB revolution, sadly just a shadow of their former self since bought by Sports Direct in 2009

 

[muppix]

I know I am not the only member here who does a bit of cycling, maybe not all as obsessed as myself but nevertheless I thought anyone with an interest could post pictures of your bikes

Do love cycling. Here goes:

First real mountain bike, probably getting on for 10 years old now and recently upgraded - Specialised Enduro Expert. I was living in Surrey at the time and hideously over-biked, though now she can't keep up with lightweight frames and big wheels.

Staying with the brand I went for a 29'er Stumpjumper, and it's made off-roading fun again. If you've not yet tried a 'bigwheel' you need to do so ASAP! Oh yeah, and dropper posts. Wow.

For messing about in the city and for runs to the pub you can't beat a quick hybrid; fast, light, and great control via those wide bars. This Trek FX 7.6 is fitted with Pitlock security bolts so you don't have to lock everything up separately each time you park and can just get away with a compact D-lock.

For longer excursions I use a Ridgeback Panorama. Front & rear racks plus a handlebar bag means you can literally live on the bike for months at a time, though I've not managed more than a couple of weeks to date. Makes for a great winter bike too if you don't mind the weight.

IMHO no collection is complete without a folder, so here's my Brompton S2. I used this for around 5 years when working in London, and it made the couple of miles at either end of a 90 minute train ride into the perfect start / end to the day.

Finally, there has to be a roadie too. My Bianchi Cento Strade is showing its age a little now (and on the second set of wheels) but it's light enough to drag me up and down hills all day long and that carbon frame does a good job at smoothing out the iffy roads around here.

 

[samale]

Do love cycling. Here goes:

First real mountain bike, probably getting on for 10 years old now and recently upgraded - Specialised Enduro Expert. I was living in Surrey at the time and hideously over-biked, though now she can't keep up with lightweight frames and big wheels.

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Staying with the brand I went for a 29'er Stumpjumper, and it's made off-roading fun again. If you've not yet tried a 'bigwheel' you need to do so ASAP! Oh yeah, and dropper posts. Wow.

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For messing about in the city and for runs to the pub you can't beat a quick hybrid; fast, light, and great control via those wide bars. This Trek FX 7.6 is fitted with Pitlock security bolts so you don't have to lock everything up separately each time you park and can just get away with a compact D-lock.

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For longer excursions I use a Ridgeback Panorama. Front & rear racks plus a handlebar bag means you can literally live on the bike for months at a time, though I've not managed more than a couple of weeks to date. Makes for a great winter bike too if you don't mind the weight.

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IMHO no collection is complete without a folder, so here's my Brompton S2. I used this for around 5 years when working in London, and it made the couple of miles at either end of a 90 minute train ride into the perfect start / end to the day.

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Finally, there has to be a roadie too. My Bianchi Cento Strade is showing its age a little now (and on the second set of wheels) but it's light enough to drag me up and down hills all day long and that carbon frame does a good job at smoothing out the iffy roads around here.

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That's some collection