Show off your bike(s)!

**IZwack** · 01-27-2012, 06:02 PM

Went for a quick spin in the snow around the lake last weekend:

YouTube Video

*AspenX* · 01-27-2012, 08:07 PM

Cool!!!

**IZwack** · 01-31-2012, 08:42 AM

motivation from Denmark

YouTube Video

**IZwack** · 02-08-2012, 09:53 AM

Ride at the Watershed from a week and a half ago:

YouTube Video

**FROADER** · 02-09-2012, 12:39 PM

Endo!

Some interesting looking bikes/handlebars in the group.

**IZwack** · 02-09-2012, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FROADER

Some interesting looking bikes/handlebars in the group.

Yeah - there are usually some high end Jones titanium bikes in the group - High-roller stuff I can only dream of. As for the handlebars, that's the "new wave" thing I guess which supposedly allows for more natural and comfortable hand positions. The fat tire (Surly Fat Larry) is mostly for the rocks (which is everywhere) - rolls over everything and grip anything that it rolls over. It also provides some "suspension" on rigid forks since they are big volume and low PSI. And the green bike ridden by the guy who falls into the tree at time 4:10 is a fixie single speeder - which was obviously a death trap but looked fun!!

**SkyJumper** · 02-09-2012, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IZwack

Ride at the Watershed from a week and a half ago:

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That is a pretty cool vid there. Nice tree to the face sequence. Looks like alot of fun to have. Nice booties on the dogs feet

**IZwack** · 02-11-2012, 11:26 PM

Thanks - that dog is a Rhodesian Ridgeback <- crazy stuff.

Last night around midnight, I finally finished this singlespeed 29er rigid build and took it out for a loong spin today - and wouldnt u know it, it was freaking snowing pretty bad up in the mountains.

*LONO100* · 02-11-2012, 11:54 PM

sweet, i see youre rolling the 29er around. what kind of camera are you using? ive been trying to decide on whether to get a gopro or a contour.

**IZwack** · 02-12-2012, 12:12 AM

The clips on post 144 were all done with a GoPro Hero2. The ones in post 141 were done with the Hero1 looking back, and Hero2 looking forward. However, take that with a grain of salt because the video in 144 was video stabilized (virtualDub) where as the one in 141 wasnt. I have no experience with the Contour so I can't really speak for that camera but the capability and ease of use of the Hero2 is beyond that of the Hero1 (especially the UI). There are already plenty of reviews/vides on the net comparing the Hero1 to Hero2 so I won't get into that. However, the only weird thing I've found so far with the Hero2 is that AfterEffects sometimes doesnt like its MP4 format - it edits fine initially but when you try to open the project file next time, AE goes bleh. It could just be my installation of AE though but now my initial step in the video workflow is to run them all through FFMPEG (linux) to convert them to another format.

YBCold · 03-09-2012, 02:55 PM

my clunker with parts i got from the bicycle boneyard.

**IZwack** · 04-01-2012, 08:38 PM

A pano taken by a friend during today's ride: http://www.dermandar.com/p/dfPCrf

**Perry** · 04-01-2012, 09:40 PM

Teri & I finally got out for a ride today, last weekend she only did 5 miles, but today she did 11 miles. She kept saying; I can't believe how out of shape I am just over the winter, but she doesn't realize if you don't keep up some type of exercise all year you lose it very quick.

We will just keep at it & hopefully this year she will do her first century.

**IZwack** · 04-07-2012, 08:48 PM

Getting more comfortable on my 29er

*LONO100* · 04-08-2012, 12:12 AM

looks like youre getting used to that 29. im old school so im keeping it 26", but i can never hate on progress!

**FROADER** · 05-03-2012, 04:13 PM

Hey IZ, look what I finally stole out of Winter's garage!

He doesn't remember, but I'm pretty sure it's an '04. I need to get it tuned, but I can finally get back out there. I have a group of friends that started up about 2 months ago, so I'll be joining in. GoPro chestie videos to come!

**IZwack** · 05-03-2012, 07:43 PM

Heck yeah - the group of friends is where it's at, they make biking so much more enjoyable!! The long sustained climbs become pretty much flat when friends are around

*toypaseo* · 05-04-2012, 06:19 PM

Vintage mid to late 80's Centurion Lemans RS.

Following photos are not of the actual bike. Mine is more dusty, more blemishes, needs tires, needs bar wrap, and so on. Mine is all original, minus the rear tire, maybe minus the front tire, and maybe minus the brake pads. I really need to clean, tune it up, and ride it. Back when I got it, it was a decent entry level "racing" bike.

**Tbars4** · 05-22-2012, 08:00 PM

..Oh yea...a new toy to lose a few pounds on and another thing to start modding..

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=356978

...a Joe Murray Kona Hahana

**FROADER** · 06-17-2012, 02:06 AM

Finally got back on the bike this morning. It was a quick easy ride, but it kicked my ass since it's been at least 6 years since I've done any real trail riding.

A couple of screen caps from the GoPro.

01-27-2012, 08:07 PM	#142
AspenX Elite Explorer Garland, TX Aspen,Co '96 Sport 4x4 Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,230 Vehicle Specs	Cool!!! __________________ The Gene Pool needs more chlorine 96 Sport 4x4 EE swaybars Bilstein shocks class lll U-suck hitch Specialized S-Works FSR XTR Titanium, even the spokes and a few Carbon Fiber doodads

02-09-2012, 12:39 PM	#145
FROADER Moderator Huntington Beach, CA Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 20,043 Vehicle Specs	Endo! Some interesting looking bikes/handlebars in the group. __________________ COLIN IGNACIO FORUM RULES My 2010 Explorer - Explorer #1 (sold) - Explorer #2 (sold) - My F-150 (sold) - My Ranger (sold) - My Videos

02-11-2012, 11:26 PM	#148
IZwack Germantown, MD Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 22,390 Vehicle Specs	Thanks - that dog is a Rhodesian Ridgeback <- crazy stuff. Last night around midnight, I finally finished this singlespeed 29er rigid build and took it out for a loong spin today - and wouldnt u know it, it was freaking snowing pretty bad up in the mountains. __________________ »»»»»...how'd the moon get there, how'd the moon get there?

02-11-2012, 11:54 PM	#149
LONO100 Elite Explorer Bay Area CA 03 sport trac XLT Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 2,941 Vehicle Specs	sweet, i see youre rolling the 29er around. what kind of camera are you using? ive been trying to decide on whether to get a gopro or a contour. __________________ http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=350365

02-12-2012, 12:12 AM	#150
IZwack Germantown, MD Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 22,390 Vehicle Specs	The clips on post 144 were all done with a GoPro Hero2. The ones in post 141 were done with the Hero1 looking back, and Hero2 looking forward. However, take that with a grain of salt because the video in 144 was video stabilized (virtualDub) where as the one in 141 wasnt. I have no experience with the Contour so I can't really speak for that camera but the capability and ease of use of the Hero2 is beyond that of the Hero1 (especially the UI). There are already plenty of reviews/vides on the net comparing the Hero1 to Hero2 so I won't get into that. However, the only weird thing I've found so far with the Hero2 is that AfterEffects sometimes doesnt like its MP4 format - it edits fine initially but when you try to open the project file next time, AE goes bleh. It could just be my installation of AE though but now my initial step in the video workflow is to run them all through FFMPEG (linux) to convert them to another format. __________________ »»»»»...how'd the moon get there, how'd the moon get there? Last edited by IZwack; 02-12-2012 at 12:25 AM.

03-09-2012, 02:55 PM	#151
YBCold Wannabe Elite Explorer 702 LΛ§ V£GΛ§ NV / МØΠΤΣΓΓΣΨ ΜΧ 91 ×∟┬ Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,196 Vehicle Specs	my clunker with parts i got from the bicycle boneyard. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/user/unaffiliatedperson ---)()(MUGSHOT()(--- All I wanted was a pepsi, just one pepsi! and she wouldnt give it to me just a pepsi!

04-01-2012, 08:38 PM	#152
IZwack Germantown, MD Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 22,390 Vehicle Specs	A pano taken by a friend during today's ride: http://www.dermandar.com/p/dfPCrf __________________ »»»»»...how'd the moon get there, how'd the moon get there?

04-01-2012, 09:40 PM	#153
Perry Moderator Elite Explorer Loveland Co. 1994 XLT Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,689 Vehicle Specs	Teri & I finally got out for a ride today, last weekend she only did 5 miles, but today she did 11 miles. She kept saying; I can't believe how out of shape I am just over the winter, but she doesn't realize if you don't keep up some type of exercise all year you lose it very quick. We will just keep at it & hopefully this year she will do her first century. __________________ Colorado 1994 Explorer XLT four door 5.5" Superlift 35" Big-O tires, Progressive 15X10 rims 4.56 gears, Powertrax No-slip in rear

04-07-2012, 08:48 PM	#154
IZwack Germantown, MD Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 22,390 Vehicle Specs	Getting more comfortable on my 29er __________________ »»»»»...how'd the moon get there, how'd the moon get there?

04-08-2012, 12:12 AM	#155
LONO100 Elite Explorer Bay Area CA 03 sport trac XLT Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 2,941 Vehicle Specs	looks like youre getting used to that 29. im old school so im keeping it 26", but i can never hate on progress! __________________ http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=350365

05-03-2012, 04:13 PM	#156
FROADER Moderator Huntington Beach, CA Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 20,043 Vehicle Specs	Hey IZ, look what I finally stole out of Winter's garage! He doesn't remember, but I'm pretty sure it's an '04. I need to get it tuned, but I can finally get back out there. I have a group of friends that started up about 2 months ago, so I'll be joining in. GoPro chestie videos to come! __________________ COLIN IGNACIO FORUM RULES My 2010 Explorer - Explorer #1 (sold) - Explorer #2 (sold) - My F-150 (sold) - My Ranger (sold) - My Videos

05-03-2012, 07:43 PM	#157
IZwack Germantown, MD Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 22,390 Vehicle Specs	Heck yeah - the group of friends is where it's at, they make biking so much more enjoyable!! The long sustained climbs become pretty much flat when friends are around __________________ »»»»»...how'd the moon get there, how'd the moon get there?

05-04-2012, 06:19 PM	#158
toypaseo Flunked daycare outside shovelling snow ................ 96 XLT ™ Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,306 Vehicle Specs	Vintage mid to late 80's Centurion Lemans RS. Following photos are not of the actual bike. Mine is more dusty, more blemishes, needs tires, needs bar wrap, and so on. Mine is all original, minus the rear tire, maybe minus the front tire, and maybe minus the brake pads. I really need to clean, tune it up, and ride it. Back when I got it, it was a decent entry level "racing" bike. __________________ Kent - 1996 XLT - Hypertech Programmer, Gibson Catback, K&N FIPK, Alpine V12 MRV-100M, 8" round 2ohm Kicker Solobaric 1992 Toyota Paseo - Tein Super Street coilovers, Whiteline swaybars 22MM(F) 20MM(R), Prothane endlinks & mounts, VVR poly control arm bushings, K&N drop-in, Dynomax Ultraflo, Gibson stainless tip, Pirelli Winter Carving Edge(F) Kumho HP4 716(R) on steelies

05-22-2012, 08:00 PM	#159
Tbars4 Offroad Moderator anaheim hills,california 95 ranger 4x4/ 91 X 4x4 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 21,871 Vehicle Specs	..Oh yea...a new toy to lose a few pounds on and another thing to start modding.. http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=356978 ...a Joe Murray Kona Hahana __________________ I have Rocks in my head. What's in yours? '95 ranger xl 4x4 2.3L std cab, 2 sticks Ranger RegistryThe Squirrel '91 4x4=To much to list, much more to add.. Project "X" and more Pics & Mod's List How to: Wheels,Tires, & Lifts... Buy Explorerforum.com Items here

06-17-2012, 02:06 AM	#160
FROADER Moderator Huntington Beach, CA Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 20,043 Vehicle Specs	Finally got back on the bike this morning. It was a quick easy ride, but it kicked my ass since it's been at least 6 years since I've done any real trail riding. A couple of screen caps from the GoPro. __________________ COLIN IGNACIO FORUM RULES My 2010 Explorer - Explorer #1 (sold) - Explorer #2 (sold) - My F-150 (sold) - My Ranger (sold) - My Videos