What go fast urban bike? - Page 2

whateveronfire · #16 06-10-2017, 07:35 PM

Spouse has a Bad Boy from the last year they were US made. Just a fantastic bike. It has the front shock, though I'm not sure it needs it. At any rate, if you can find one of those in nice shape, I'd go for it.

providence · #17 06-10-2017, 08:37 PM

Schwinn Cimarron. Compass Rat Trap Pass. Nitto Bullmoose bars. Modern saddle. Overhaul the rest.

Was a fun, quick project. Mostly just bomb around town and treat it like a big BMX bike with gears. It sees the occasional gravel.

mcfarton · #18 06-10-2017, 08:46 PM

I recently got a trek vecktor 2. It is a nice ride. I added fendors and a few electronics. The only thing I might change would be the grips. It came with rode compact gearing.

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Aaron O · #19 06-10-2017, 09:41 PM

My "fast" camo'd urban ride...

3x7, looks just ugly enough! The t-servs are slow, but very reliable. No paint to scratch leaning it.

Aaron O · #20 06-10-2017, 09:43 PM

My "fast" camo'd urban ride...

3x7, looks just ugly enough! The t-servs are slow, but very reliable. No paint to scratch leaning it.

stephenmarklay · #21 06-11-2017, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by whateveronfire

Spouse has a Bad Boy from the last year they were US made. Just a fantastic bike. It has the front shock, though I'm not sure it needs it. At any rate, if you can find one of those in nice shape, I'd go for it.

I went to REI today to check it out and I was surprised the it did not have front shock. I thought the lefty on them was but it is a ridged.

A neat bike but for the 1600-1800 range I am not sure it is that special.

martl · #22 06-11-2017, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by stephenmarklay

Poking around and a fund more urban bike. As an example would be the Cannondale Bad boy bikes.

Something that can be ridden fast and hard, maybe jumped now and again and wheelies galore

i use an MTB competition hardtail frame from the last millenium, equipped with SKS fenders, a dynamo hub and a batter driven rear light. Rigid fork, hard tail. Most defining feature are Panaracer Paselas. Removed front shifting. Goes like the clappers and is 365/y useable here in snowy munich.

martl · #23 06-11-2017, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by stephenmarklay

Poking around and a fund more urban bike. As an example would be the Cannondale Bad boy bikes.

Something that can be ridden fast and hard, maybe jumped now and again and wheelies galore

i use an MTB competition hardtail frame (factory warrant involves race use, including downhill) from the last millenium, equipped with fenders, a dynamo hub for the IQ Fly and a batter driven rear light. Avid magnesium brakes, rigid fork, hard tail. Most defining feature are Panaracer Paselas. Removed front shifting. Goes like the clappers and is 365/y useable here in snowy munich. In extreme conditions i switch to Nokian Happakelitta studs.

stephenmarklay · #24 06-11-2017, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by providence

Schwinn Cimarron. Compass Rat Trap Pass. Nitto Bullmoose bars. Modern saddle. Overhaul the rest.

Was a fun, quick project. Mostly just bomb around town and treat it like a big BMX bike with gears. It sees the occasional gravel.

That thing is cool. The color is really unique

Bentley · #25 06-11-2017, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Clancy

Here's my Urban Assault Vehicle. I built it up about 6 months ago and it's a blast to ride. Reminds me of how I felt as a kid. Jump curbs, go single track, gravel roads, torn up city streets and still stylish to cruise the many miles of greenbelt bike lanes or hit downtown on a Saturday night. I laced up some Velocity rims to Ultegra cross hubs with center lock brakes. Panaracer Gravel Kings SK set up tubeless have exceeded my expectations, great all around tires. Fast on the streets - drop the pressure and they handle dirt and gravel beautifully. An inexpensive one by set up and I have a street hooligan. Those are turn signals on the bar ends, a silly and fun add on.

Who makes this frame?

TIA

Ray

stephenmarklay · #26 06-11-2017, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Bentley

Who makes this frame?

TIA

Ray

Yes good question.

hokoman · #27 06-11-2017, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Bentley

Who makes this frame?

TIA

Ray

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Originally Posted by stephenmarklay

Yes good question.

Curt inglis.

stephenmarklay · #28 06-12-2017, 07:33 AM

I am not sure I see anything that I want to pull the trigger on yet.

So if I were to build up a bike I am thinking a 650b with space for a 42ish tire, flat bar and perhaps an internal hub (or single speed) with disc brakes.

What would be the a good starting point for a frame?

MaraudingWalrus · #29 06-12-2017, 08:21 AM

We just ordered in a bad boy 1 for a customer. It was truly one of the nicest riding bicycles I've ever been on.

I'm obviously a huge fan of belt drive, so that's always a plus. internally geared hubs are always great, too. The integrated lights were super slick, as well.

stephenmarklay · #30 06-12-2017, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by MaraudingWalrus

We just ordered in a bad boy 1 for a customer. It was truly one of the nicest riding bicycles I've ever been on.

I'm obviously a huge fan of belt drive, so that's always a plus. internally geared hubs are always great, too. The integrated lights were super slick, as well.

Cool. It looks neat too. It would be way cooler with the slate fork