Your latest bike purchase?

[dkel]

What was the last bike you bought? Why did you buy it?

My last bike purchase was a Cannondale Quick 2 that I got at the end of November. In September I had gotten my old 2001 Trek hybrid out of the back of the garage to start commuting by bike, and after really getting into it, I realized I needed something a little more dialed-in for the rigors of commuting. The Quick was a perfect choice, because it is much nicer than what I had been riding, but similar in style: a hybrid, upright riding position, very stable handling, and generally familiar territory for a newbie like me.

So here’s why I’ve started this thread: five months and 2000 miles after my Quick purchase, I’m starting to think I need another upgrade (I’m really looking at the Surly Straggler, but that’s for another thread…really, really looking hard at the Straggler…with jealous eyes and a covetous heart…). Am I crazy to want a different bike so soon? I’ve learned a lot recently: much from doing all that riding, and at least as much from being involved in this forum. I’d like to think I’m being sensible and purposeful about my needs, based on all I’ve learned, and not just succumbing to n+1 frenzy. So tell me: why did you get your last bike? What did you get?

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[ShawnoftheDread]

Bring it on, Old Man Winter.

[dkel]

This crank puller…
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…to get the cranks of my 1984 Schwinn. One of the cranks was so corroded onto the spindle that the only way to get it off was to take the whole bottom bracket out. Still, wouldn’t have come out without getting the other crank off with the new tool.

[rcannon100]

Le Sigh!

I swear The Kid breaks something every time he gets on the damn bike!

[dkel]

@rcannon100 97262 wrote:

I swear The Kid breaks something every time he gets on the damn bike!

Make him ride a track bike: fewer things to break!

[americancyclo]

@ShawnoftheDread 95923 wrote:

Bring it on, Old Man Winter.

What are you playing soccer in those?

[Supermau]

A Performance Burrough rain jacket as seen here in action two weeks ago. It seems to work.

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[vvill]

@rcannon100 97262 wrote:

Le Sigh!

I swear The Kid breaks something every time he gets on the damn bike!

At least he didn’t get a flat today! Oh wait…

[rcannon100]

@vvill 97294 wrote:

At least he didn’t get a flat today! Oh wait…

[ShawnoftheDread]

@americancyclo 97290 wrote:

What are you playing soccer in those?

I don’t know what that is. Some kind of Sportsball?

[americancyclo]

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[cyclingfool]

$5-6 in various nuts, washers, bolts, PVC to make this little DIY light mount to get my main headlight off my handlebars and lower down onto my front rack to better illuminate the road. It’s still a bit of a work in progress, but tonight will be its maiden check ride.

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[hozn]

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This wasn’t technically my purchase; it was a going away present from work. While I was quite certain the GoPro camera would be more Linux-friendly, can’t look a gift horse in the mouth. This looks lime an awesome setup!

[ebubar]

That looks like it will be an awesome setup indeed. Can’t wait to hear how it works for you!

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[TwoWheelsDC]

@hozn 99099 wrote:

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This wasn’t technically my purchase; it was a going away present from work. While I was quite certain the GoPro camera would be more Linux-friendly, can’t look a gift horse in the mouth. This looks lime an awesome setup!

Jeebus…going away gifts at my office generally consist of a hastily signed card and an awkward “party” with donuts and old orange juice. AKA “The luxurious life of fat-cat bureaucrats” if you’re of a certain political bent.

[hozn]

Yeah, my company is/was pretty awesome! (But after 12 years it became time to do something a little different.) I will miss the cycling team and race fee reimbursement too

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