Let's see your neighborhood/fun bikes

[Tickdoc]

Got this one out today...it's been stored in the back of the garage since last spring covered with junk. I get it out every spring to just ride around the neighborhood.
https://i.imgur.com/8xVYDOWl.jpg

1951 condor m05 Swiss army bike. I bought it from a military surplus store about ten years ago, with intentions of displaying it at my work for decoration.

Apparently, my decorating style incorporating this bike doesn't jive with everyone else's, so I kept it home.

At 55lbs it is relegated to neighborhood status only. Three braking type apparatus systems are utilized to completely stop this beauty. Coaster, rear drum, and the nearly useless front tire brake. Patina? Yep, got it in spades. They paint these primer red, then black, so there is a lovely "is that rust or primer?" Patina all over it.

It brings you back to what a lovely contraption the bicycle is, though. Smooth, comfy, it is like a bicycle tank rolling down the street, like a fright train downhill, and like a mule going up. I could just ride this one as a training bike and be a better rider. Major respect to any Swiss gents who served militaervelo duty. I can barely jump this one over a six percent grade and that is without weapons and gear.

My Wife hates me right now, because I'm leaving it in the entryway. I'll get away with it for a week or so and then it will get pushed back into the garage.

We are so used to seeing each other's fastest greatest lightest...what's your just for fun runabout?

[Aaron O]

This is our "fun" bike...

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad205/aolk67/Schwinn%20Triplet/photo-45.jpg (http://s936.photobucket.com/user/aolk67/media/Schwinn%20Triplet/photo-45.jpg.html)

Never fail to get a lot of hellos and how do you dos. We also rarely get annoyed drivers because they think it's fun. Kids go gaga when they see it.

The negative is that if you leave it parked, people will sit on it, stand on it, move it for photos...it's an attractive nuisance.

[Cicli]

Keeper.

[Tickdoc]

This is our "fun" bike...

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad205/aolk67/Schwinn%20Triplet/photo-45.jpg (http://s936.photobucket.com/user/aolk67/media/Schwinn%20Triplet/photo-45.jpg.html)

Never fail to get a lot of hellos and how do you dos. We also rarely get annoyed drivers because they think it's fun. Kids go gaga when they see it.

The negative is that if you leave it parked, people will sit on it, stand on it, move it for photos...it's an attractive nuisance.

Oh hell yes. That's what I'm talking about...very fun. I would so decorate that with lights for the Fourth of July.

[Tickdoc]

Keeper.

Cool tubing for sure.

[Aaron O]

Oh hell yes. That's what I'm talking about...very fun. I would so decorate that with lights for the Fourth of July.

This is for the holidays ;)

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad205/aolk67/Schwinn%20Triplet/null_zpsf587e0d3.jpg (http://s936.photobucket.com/user/aolk67/media/Schwinn%20Triplet/null_zpsf587e0d3.jpg.html)

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad205/aolk67/Schwinn%20Triplet/null_zps7f40bef8.jpg (http://s936.photobucket.com/user/aolk67/media/Schwinn%20Triplet/null_zps7f40bef8.jpg.html)

[merckx]

This is our "fun" bike...

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad205/aolk67/Schwinn%20Triplet/photo-45.jpg (http://s936.photobucket.com/user/aolk67/media/Schwinn%20Triplet/photo-45.jpg.html)

Never fail to get a lot of hellos and how do you dos. We also rarely get annoyed drivers because they think it's fun. Kids go gaga when they see it.

The negative is that if you leave it parked, people will sit on it, stand on it, move it for photos...it's an attractive nuisance.

How many wives do you have?

[Aaron O]

Just the one, but she's worth two normal wives.

[Bentley]

Just the one, but she's worth two normal wives.

Ha ha

I bought a tandem and rode it in a Century with my brother. We both agreed that would not happen again, can't imagine having 3 riders.

I've heard of tandems referred to as "a divorce" maybe this one is "2 ex's"

Cool bike

[Tickdoc]

C'mon guys, I'm waiting for some of you to unleash the penny farthing's, the rat rods, the double deckers, the bmxers?

[weisan]

tick pal, funny you should start this thread coz I was thinking the same thing. Here's my "coffee bike" - one that I grab out of the door without any kit, just normal clothes, and wearing sandals...

http://alicehui.com/bike/misc/IMG_7228.jpg

[pinkshogun]

1965 Columbia Playboy 88

[R3awak3n]

http://i66.tinypic.com/dmu079.jpg

[fuzzalow]

For exclusive use in a neighborhood, the bike in front not the one behind it.

There is not another Brompton like it anywhere - my own solution for my own needs, namely an attempt to make the position and pedal stroke on this folding bike as close as possible to, and supportive of, my own sporting roadbike position and pedal stroke.

http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nZh26kf9W4M/V17d5srVz7I/AAAAAAAABUk/7336ONMqlUYaqMZ6geJvwR0hVMpSNAhzACHM/s1024-no/DSC01044.JPG

[Tickdoc]

tick pal, funny you should start this thread coz I was thinking the same thing. Here's my "coffee bike" - one that I grab out of the door without any kit, just normal clothes, and wearing sandals...

http://alicehui.com/bike/misc/IMG_7228.jpg

You sure that isn't an espresso bike? ;-). Very cool and unique.

[Tickdoc]

1965 Columbia Playboy 88

Schwing! There's a local guy who ran his childhood Schwinn stingray in a charity ride for 50 miles to raise money. I wouldn't do that, but still cool.

Please tell me you have a set of bunny ears on there somewhere;-)

[Tickdoc]

http://i66.tinypic.com/dmu079.jpg

You lock that beauty up and leave it in NYC?

[R3awak3n]

You lock that beauty up and leave it in NYC?

all the time. I am usually very close but its my lockup ride. I love that bike though, would be very sad if it got stolen.

[smontanaro]

My Schwinn Speedster with S-A XRD3 drum brake rear hub, 650A wheels and three-piece crank. Handy for going to the train or trips to the coffee shop. It's acquired a different saddle since this photo was taken.

https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5533/30846056202_85b0ddbf8b_k.jpg

[fuzzalow]

Here's my "coffee bike" - one that I grab out of the door without any kit, just normal clothes, and wearing sandals...

As an Italo-phile and a Bianchi aficionado, that is a very unique and cool bike. Which makes it almost to dear to use as a neighborhood bike unless it is never subject to any abuse and never locked up in pilferage's way. I'd be upset if I scratched the lovely celeste paint.

all the time. I am usually very close but its my lockup ride. I love that bike though, would be very sad if it got stolen.

You never know, sometimes bikes seen in the neighborhood fly under the radar and simply go untouched. Being prudent with it is all you can do. HaHa, that basket is a scary thought for a bridge n' tunnel BMW-guy sitting in Canal Street gridlock seeing you come up behind his new paint in his rear view mirror.

[Aaron O]

So this bike would qualify if I wasn't terrified of actually riding it...

It's a custom built polo bike I picked up because it was such a mutt.

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad205/aolk67/polo/58AF71FC-E1EA-4639-A85F-24AEA1DA9410_zpst6zkf0jf.jpg (http://s936.photobucket.com/user/aolk67/media/polo/58AF71FC-E1EA-4639-A85F-24AEA1DA9410_zpst6zkf0jf.jpg.html)

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad205/aolk67/polo/4A1D6FEE-4A0F-4913-85F0-3D7095F65A2A_zpshavtbepa.jpg (http://s936.photobucket.com/user/aolk67/media/polo/4A1D6FEE-4A0F-4913-85F0-3D7095F65A2A_zpshavtbepa.jpg.html)

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad205/aolk67/polo/C19EB071-C9E0-49B6-99B1-E32A08638FFB_zpsu0shbu10.jpg (http://s936.photobucket.com/user/aolk67/media/polo/C19EB071-C9E0-49B6-99B1-E32A08638FFB_zpsu0shbu10.jpg.html)

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad205/aolk67/polo/E74FA7F0-4BAA-49DE-B543-D4C9B6A2F650_zpswdfhrt28.jpg (http://s936.photobucket.com/user/aolk67/media/polo/E74FA7F0-4BAA-49DE-B543-D4C9B6A2F650_zpswdfhrt28.jpg.html)

[belopsky]

I guess this

https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2950/33912112746_f0a5bc8937_c.jpg

[R3awak3n]

As an Italo-phile and a Bianchi aficionado, that is a very unique and cool bike. Which makes it almost to dear to use as a neighborhood bike unless it is never subject to any abuse and never locked up in pilferage's way. I'd be upset if I scratched the lovely celeste paint.



You never know, sometimes bikes seen in the neighborhood fly under the radar and simply go untouched. Being prudent with it is all you can do. HaHa, that basket is a scary thought for a bridge n' tunnel BMW-guy sitting in Canal Street gridlock seeing you come up behind his new paint in his rear view mirror.

thats why I bought the biggest basket wald makes. scare those bimmer guys :)

[pdmtong]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170410/7667dae52f2372dd99e109fa24e59554.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170410/ecf267a84f01ca0b8cc233af0fd97548.jpg
Dog and grocery runner. Little yellow band in memory of my mom who passed too young in 2003. Hello Kitty off my daughters first bike. Belt drive SS.

[rugbysecondrow]

My Specialized Rock Hopper, Fat Franks and tons of fun. Great ride for the hood.

[seric]

Like weisan, I've joined team mini-velo for my neighborhood bike. I've demoted my 3speed Tricross for rainy days since it has fenders.

I do wish it had a little more top end. I'm undecided if I should go with a Capreo or Rohloff build.

[xjoex]

I keep this in my office to cruise around and get lunch. So it is basically my neighborhood bike.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/465/31927329244_544bb22bed_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/QDiUDS)P2070012 (https://flic.kr/p/QDiUDS) by Joe (https://www.flickr.com/photos/indianpeaksjoe/), on Flickr

[bluesea]

http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee460/pigmode33/IMG_1857_zpsswmnhv48.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/pigmode33/media/IMG_1857_zpsswmnhv48.jpg.html)

http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee460/pigmode33/IMG_1859_zpsa1fhceu1.jpg (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/pigmode33/media/IMG_1859_zpsa1fhceu1.jpg.html)

[JAGI410]

'55 Schwinn
http://i1035.photobucket.com/albums/a434/JAGI410/465B2EBC-00AD-40BD-8BEA-0FDBB3AB58DF_zpsl8hgmibf.jpg

[RudAwkning]

This is my Townie. It had never gone further than 50k until 2013. That was the year the National Parks closed down on the very weekend of the Furnace Creek 508. We were pretty much notified 2 days out that we might not be able to pass through Death Valley National Park. I was registered for the vintage/classic division and was going to ride my Mercian. It was supposed to be my 5th 508 and get me into the Hall of Fame. When I found out about the truncated course, I felt like I needed a contingency due to shortchanging my HOF ride by 150 miles (The route was shortened to 353 miles with an out and back to Trona). So I pulled the Tubus rack and Berthoud loaf bag off the rear, threw on some toe clips and straps, and it was pretty much ready to go.

Somewhere around mile 150 I managed to crash and dislocate and break my middle finger (that's my money maker!). Rode the final 200 miles without a right glove which totally sucked ass when it dipped into the low 30s on the second morning. Surprisingly braking, descending and climbing weren't too bad on the townie bars. I was able to avoid using the middle finger while braking and could palm the grips while climbing out of the saddle. If I'd had drop bars, I think I might have been in more trouble.

Frame is a 1984 Medici that I had stripped and powdercoated by Maas Bros. Cranks are steel 3 pin Campy Gran Sports with a single 50T steel ring. Rear derailleur is a Nuovo Record with a Rally cage. Single Simplex Retrofriction shifter. Suntour 13-30 6 speed New Ultra Winner freewheel. Steel Campy road quill pedals with track style steel toe clips Suntour fluted alloy stem. Brooks B72 springer saddle. Steel Taiwanese 27.0 seatpin and townie bars. I originally had some Athena calipers, Gran Sport hubs and 27" MA40 rims but swapped them out for the 700c Open Pro/Super Record wheels on the Mercian and some modern Shimano long reach dual pivots to make up for the smaller wheel size. I didn't really trust that old wheelset. And if it failed, it was doubtful that anyone would have a spare 27" wheelset to loan me. I also didn't have any 27" tires that weren't absolute $hite.

[hummus_aquinas]

holy **** that rules! you rule, man! everything in this thread is awesome

[Tickdoc]

This is my Townie. It had never gone further than 50k until 2013. That was the year the National Parks closed down on the very weekend of the Furnace Creek 508. We were pretty much notified 2 days out that we might not be able to pass through Death Valley National Park. I was registered for the vintage/classic division and was going to ride my Mercian. It was supposed to be my 5th 508 and get me into the Hall of Fame. When I found out about the truncated course, I felt like I needed a contingency due to shortchanging my HOF ride by 150 miles (The route was shortened to 353 miles with an out and back to Trona). So I pulled the Tubus rack and Berthoud loaf bag off the rear, threw on some toe clips and straps, and it was pretty much ready to go.

Somewhere around mile 150 I managed to crash and dislocate and break my middle finger (that's my money maker!). Rode the final 200 miles without a right glove which totally sucked ass when it dipped into the low 30s on the second morning. Surprisingly braking, descending and climbing weren't too bad on the townie bars. I was able to avoid using the middle finger while braking and could palm the grips while climbing out of the saddle. If I'd had drop bars, I think I might have been in more trouble.

Frame is a 1984 Medici that I had stripped and powdercoated by Maas Bros. Cranks are steel 3 pin Campy Gran Sports with a single 50T steel ring. Rear derailleur is a Nuovo Record with a Rally cage. Single Simplex Retrofriction shifter. Suntour 13-30 6 speed New Ultra Winner freewheel. Steel Campy road quill pedals with track style steel toe clips Suntour fluted alloy stem. Brooks B72 springer saddle. Steel Taiwanese 27.0 seatpin and townie bars. I originally had some Athena calipers, Gran Sport hubs and 27" MA40 rims but swapped them out for the 700c Open Pro/Super Record wheels on the Mercian and some modern Shimano long reach dual pivots to make up for the smaller wheel size. I didn't really trust that old wheelset. And if it failed, it was doubtful that anyone would have a spare 27" wheelset to loan me. I also didn't have any 27" tires that weren't absolute $hite.

+epic+

I knew there would be some cool bikes out there hiding in the recesses of pace liner garages and outbuildings. Very cool story and bike too.

Keep 'em coming.

[Bentley]

Serious patina here 😀😀

So this bike would qualify if I wasn't terrified of actually riding it...

It's a custom built polo bike I picked up because it was such a mutt.

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad205/aolk67/polo/58AF71FC-E1EA-4639-A85F-24AEA1DA9410_zpst6zkf0jf.jpg (http://s936.photobucket.com/user/aolk67/media/polo/58AF71FC-E1EA-4639-A85F-24AEA1DA9410_zpst6zkf0jf.jpg.html)

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad205/aolk67/polo/4A1D6FEE-4A0F-4913-85F0-3D7095F65A2A_zpshavtbepa.jpg (http://s936.photobucket.com/user/aolk67/media/polo/4A1D6FEE-4A0F-4913-85F0-3D7095F65A2A_zpshavtbepa.jpg.html)

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad205/aolk67/polo/C19EB071-C9E0-49B6-99B1-E32A08638FFB_zpsu0shbu10.jpg (http://s936.photobucket.com/user/aolk67/media/polo/C19EB071-C9E0-49B6-99B1-E32A08638FFB_zpsu0shbu10.jpg.html)

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad205/aolk67/polo/E74FA7F0-4BAA-49DE-B543-D4C9B6A2F650_zpswdfhrt28.jpg (http://s936.photobucket.com/user/aolk67/media/polo/E74FA7F0-4BAA-49DE-B543-D4C9B6A2F650_zpswdfhrt28.jpg.html)

[Aaron O]

Serious patina here 😀😀

I'm pretty sure that it was HEAVILY used for its intended purpose. I think it's likely very well designed for that purpose as well...

I know NOTHING about bike polo, but I was talking to a guy who showed me photos of current "pro" polo gear, and it's amazing how similar the design is to this frame.

[rodcad]

My 1974 Raleigh Super Tourer that I just upgraded with some nice parts so it's a blast to ride now, yet is still following the stock look of the bike.


http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz117/rodk3d/Raleigh3.jpg (http://s819.photobucket.com/user/rodk3d/media/Raleigh3.jpg.html)

http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz117/rodk3d/Raleigh4.jpg (http://s819.photobucket.com/user/rodk3d/media/Raleigh4.jpg.html)

[ORMojo]

My 3 around-town rides...

http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv48/ORMojo1/DSCN2678_zps0242e788.jpg (http://s668.photobucket.com/user/ORMojo1/media/DSCN2678_zps0242e788.jpg.html)

http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv48/ORMojo1/d57375e8.jpg

...and the Co-Motion Periscope Tandem (can't find photos right now)

[rodcad]

How do you like the Renovo? Some beautiful craftsmanship there...

[phoenix]

Here’s my Spring/Summer/Fall/Winter jammer! Sorry about the crappy photos...

https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2917/33862996332_0d3f84218f_b.jpg

https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2850/33862996732_ccb6db6746_b.jpg

[gomango]

My Bilenky and my wife's '83 Stumpjumper.

We go to the St. Paul Farmer's Market, our community garden plot, coffee shops, kids' soccer games etc.

Love these bikes. So versatile.

In fact, I took the Bilenky on a 650 mile trip around Lake Superior a few summers ago.

The bike held up better than I did.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7658/26784234322_2ffb55bd0d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/GNQcHu)Mom's day (https://flic.kr/p/GNQcHu) by gomango1849 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/36270004@N06/), on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8445/29433616853_5f5c8015f3_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/LQWYQD)Minnesota Valley Refuge (https://flic.kr/p/LQWYQD) by gomango1849 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/36270004@N06/), on Flickr

[Frankwurst]

Oh hell yes. That's what I'm talking about...very fun. I would so decorate that with lights for the Fourth of July.

I so wish that bike was located in Wisconsin. This will be the 20th year I have attended the 4th of July parade in our town and I'd love to ride it in the parade with my wife and goofy nephew on it waving at the crowd. This bike is the shiznit! :beer:

[stien]

https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2934/34143550016_ecff44da20_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/U29BSQ)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/U29BSQ) by Xela Sknarf (https://www.flickr.com/photos/129875676@N07/), on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2886/34026731972_4fb364e46d_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/TQPTWC)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/TQPTWC) by Xela Sknarf (https://www.flickr.com/photos/129875676@N07/), on Flickr

See if you can guess what's wrong about these!