Show us your steel.....its real...

[clarion]

Here's a slightly older Ridgeback tourer than the Panorama on the last page. It's a Romany 504LX I have just acquired. It's in remarkable condition for its age.

Unusually for me, it is Tange rather than Reynolds steel, but it's pretty good nonetheless.

btw, I think Rule 26 is for those who spend too much time photographing their bikes rather than riding them.

 

[dan_bo]

Steel you said?

Could I pleeeeease have a closer look at that knobbly one?

 

[Cubist]

Not sure if I showed it here already, sorry if I did:

Now that is just stunning.

 

[Cubist]

 

[Licramite]

Here's my steel bike, an old Galaxy, better than throwing it away

love the hanging baskets, I,m getting some fitted to my bike right away !

 

[simon.r]

New Charge Juicer:

Standard except for bottle cage, pedals, computer and stem. This is my first drop bar bike for years and the original stem at about 2'6" long and zero rise was just too much Not sure about the cranks (aesthetically) and the brakes (functionally) but first impressions are very good overall.

Edit - looking at that photo I've just noticed that both mudguards, especially the front, are ridiculously short as well!

 

[Milo]

Here's a slightly older Ridgeback tourer than the Panorama on the last page. It's a Romany 504LX I have just acquired. It's in remarkable condition for its age.

Unusually for me, it is Tange rather than Reynolds steel, but it's pretty good nonetheless.

btw, I think Rule 26 is for those who spend too much time photographing their bikes rather than riding them.

I have the same bike! The paint job is very worn on mine though.

 

[clarion]

Yeah, I picked up from another thread that you have a Romany. I've found it very comfortable, and excellent at keeping up a pace. Since the photos, I've replaced the rear tyre after it blew out (cracked, I suppose), fitted a computer (though I have a new one coming), changed the saddle, added another water bottle cage, altered the position (esp made the bar tops flat, which is my preference), swapped the pedals for M520s, and redone the bar tape.

I'm trying to decide whether to keep it almost as is, so I can revert it to the original look to sell on, or use what's a very good frame to build my new tourer upon (respray, cold set, upgrade brakes, change bars, fit hub gear etc).

 

[Milo]

Mines in something of a state looks wise at least. It has been very reliable for me and is a great all rounder. It is a bit heavy though. I fitted a shorter stem to mine and had to replace chainrings and the wheels when I first got my hands on it. Your one is in much better nick looks great.

 

[stumpy66]

New Charge Juicer:

Standard except for bottle cage, pedals, computer and stem. This is my first drop bar bike for years and the original stem at about 2'6" long and zero rise was just too much Not sure about the cranks (aesthetically) and the brakes (functionally) but first impressions are very good overall.

Edit - looking at that photo I've just noticed that both mudguards, especially the front, are ridiculously short as well!

Whats the ride like? Yeah longer guards would be ideal

 

[simon.r]

Whats the ride like? Yeah longer guards would be ideal

Not really had it long enough to give a proper review, I've only done 30 miles on it and that was mostly spent getting used to the riding position and the gears (I've only ridden hub gears and singlespeed for the last few years). First thoughts are that it's good - comfortable, fairly responsive and 'lively'. It responds well to out of the saddle honking. I'm awaiting delivery of some new brake pads and shorter cranks (personal preference due to a dodgy knee) which should be fitted before the weekend. I'll update in a week or two when I've had chance to get a few more miles in.

 

[Cycleops]

Something a little different from the good ole US of A, my Schwinn Traveler. Cro- mo frame with Exage components. The only home grown item they could find were the rims from Sun. Dates from '91. Almost unused when I acquired it here. Rides very nicely.

 

[theloafer]

my tourer ... due to be refurbed this winter ... my fav of my three bikes ..

 

[stumpy66]

Pics to follow, just bought a Genesis Equilibrium 00 2012, with the 725 frame, locally for almost half the rrp, guy bought it on a whim amd never rode it. Tme for some upgrades

Updates started, Charge spoon and Deda newton bars, more to follow as funds allow

 

[Alembicbassman]

It's beginning to look a lot like Autumn