Disc brakes usually, but drum brakes do exist. I don't know if or how they've been used on bikes.Quote:
Originally Posted by silverdemon
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Disc brakes usually, but drum brakes do exist. I don't know if or how they've been used on bikes.Quote:
Originally Posted by silverdemon
Looked it up, it's called drum brakes indeed...
here's a picture (this is not my bike, but similar)
I've got an extremely cheap ($90) Wally World special that I've abused for the past couple years. Even took it bird hunting two years ago. Dunno if I'll do that again though--nearly toppled it over with my shotgun strapped to the handlebars.
I'll get some pics up tomorrow most likely.
Specialized Hardrock Sport for me. Very nice bike, and I got it on sale for $350ish I think. Before I could drive, that thing took me everywhere.
My bike.
I have a Giant also. I bought it back in 2001. The only real difference between mine and Omega's bike is the top bar, I dont have the bend in it and I have regular brakes. I couldn't afford the upgrade to disc breaks then. Shimano break system and trigger shifters. That bike is beautiful. Mine was red where Omega's is gray. That bike is a dream to ride. Although I havent ridden much lately. Been living at an apartment and I dont want to lock it outside and my roomate would probably kill me if I parked it in the condo. I wore through my first sets of brake pads in a year. I went everywhere.
I've currently got a Bike E recumbent bike. Lemme tell ya, this thing is NICE! People have said it's harder to go uphill on recumbents but I beg to differ... it's actually easier since you can use all your muscle instead of having to use your weight. Too bad I got pissed one day and broke the seat, gotta fix that soon, lol. Here's a pic but mine doesn't have the shocks.
Sweet bikes guys. I use mine more than walking. I'll have to get some pics up. Its a 3 year old Trek 4300. Nothing really special. Just recently parts have started wearing out. I'm going to look into getting some new sprockets for it, break pads are getting thin, tires need replacement (innertubes should be fine), and I need to reactivate my rear gear switch (was cleaning the gears and had to disconnect the cable, I've been to lazy to attach it properly. I'll get some pics later, its pretty snazzy.
Omega, suspension isn't really that great in bikes. Well, its preference. IMO it sucks. I have my front suspension tightened as much as I can for the stiffest ride possible. When you pedal your energy goes into making the suspension compress and less is put into the movement of the bike. (also why more air in tires is better unless your doing alot of trail riding/mudding). I do want disk break though. I hate the squeel when regular brakes are wet, plus its hard to stop.
yay me
Oh, now I have to get pictures!Quote:
Originally Posted by Omega
My neighbor and another friend of his got stoned off their asses and made a chopper bicycle... well, two actually, but only one's ridable. It's got 24" rear and 26" front tires on it right now; we're considering drilling and bolting on a rear derailleur, and making it a five-speed... If we did that, though, we'd have to replace the Harley chain with a generic mountain-bike chain.
The thing's a pain in the ass to work on; it's partially constructed of tube steel, so you have to stick a wrench into the end and turn the bolts a tiny bit at a time... maybe 1/6 turn. Then, once they're free, you have to hammer the frame apart. The front forks are easier, but we had to use a car jack for the rear.
Anyway, my less interesting 'daily driver' is a Gary Fisher Gitche Gumee, a '98 or so (bought it used), that's taken its share of abuse and neglect (I really ought to lube the chain). It has Shimano gearing which has held up very well. The Altus derailleur is supposedly a light-duty piece, but I've laid the bike down a few times on dirt roads, etc. and it's taken it just fine. And by no means am I a gentle shifter!
The brakes are very good, considering that they're not discs (which is good, discs are just one more thing to bend). I'm on my original front tire and a good way through my second rear... I intentionally put 'er sideways on occasion. :D The rack is Swiss, I forget the company, but it's hauled 20+ pounds of dead beaver, and the speedo/odo/clock is a slightly flimsy but functional Sigma Sport unit.
All in all, I can't complain.
Heres my bike, I just wish I had a 25-9 ratio:
