RIP Trek BELTDRIVE SINGLE SPEED

[BreguetRolex]

You can tie up almost $850.00 in just a hydration system for a bike made by XLAB where Bottle Cages are 65.00 or more each..

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[BreguetRolex]

So not only was the bottom bracket shot but the rear cassette also is ruined inside too.. Really not going to mess with it anymore but not to worry..!

Trek also about 6 years ago made a Full Carbon Fiber Singlespeed "BELTDRIVE" Bike . They only made them for one year because they were very expensive for what they were, however I did buy one and going to plan on start using it as one of my beater bikes in morning rotation.. Yes the entire bike is carbon fiber and frame is a madden frame. Only a handful of these things were ever sold to the public..

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[Ferdelious]

This thread reminds me of this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMCkuqL9IcM

[BreguetRolex]

These are ridiculous but hell if you have the wheels you might as well have these also..


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[pickettt]

Originally Posted by BreguetRolex

These are ridiculous but hell if you have the wheels you might as well have these also..


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What do they weigh if you put water in them?

[TheVTCGuy]

Originally Posted by BreguetRolex

This was my Monday Mid Morning Weapon of choice as we had heavy severe thunderstorms at my normal 0415am riding time so had the ole junk beater carbondale out for once..

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Dude, what you do is extremely impressive, I got tired just reading your posts, BUT....

..... the word “normal” and 4:15AM should never go together.

[Andad]

Originally Posted by Ferdelious

This thread reminds me of this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMCkuqL9IcM

[Kohola]

Hey BR,
I'm enjoying this thread.
Would love to see pics if your Froomey Rhino....

[Speedbird-1]

Originally Posted by pickettt

What do they weigh if you put water in them?

A pint of water weighs, a pound and a quarter.

Can I borrow an Allen key?

[Speedbird-1]

Originally Posted by BreguetRolex

These are ridiculous but hell if you have the wheels you might as well have these also..


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"are you sponsored, right now?"

[BreguetRolex]

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Dude, what you do is extremely impressive, I got tired just reading your posts, BUT....

..... the word “normal” and 4:15AM should never go together.

330am Wednesday morning here in NW Ohio, been up since 2am and by 0415am the wheels on the beater will be rolling. I am a very early morning person to say the least.. A day off of my bike is a bad day..

[TheVTCGuy]

Originally Posted by BreguetRolex

330am Wednesday morning here in NW Ohio, been up since 2am and by 0415am the wheels on the beater will be rolling. I am a very early morning person to say the least.. A day off of my bike is a bad day..

Just a thought... But maybe you should have a brain scan....


In all seriousness, good on you for your passion and I am happy you enjoy it so much. A couple questions; what time do you go to bed and what do you do in the winter? I can’t imagine you ride at 4:00AM in the snow(?).

[Blansky]

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Just a thought... But maybe you should have a brain scan....


In all seriousness, good on you for your passion and I am happy you enjoy it so much. A couple questions; what time do you go to bed and what do you do in the winter? I can’t imagine you ride at 4:00AM in the snow(?).

He winters in Sri Lanka.

[BreguetRolex]

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Just a thought... But maybe you should have a brain scan....


In all seriousness, good on you for your passion and I am happy you enjoy it so much. A couple questions; what time do you go to bed and what do you do in the winter? I can’t imagine you ride at 4:00AM in the snow(?).

I go to bed around 8pm at the latest 7 days a week no matter what and up by 2am 7 days a week. Take a 2 hour nap from 11am to 1pm and yes all is good..! :)

There is no winter for me as I am here in NW Ohio only from May - October but this year since we were under lockdown/curfew we did not make it back to Ohio until 1st of June and that was just fine for me.. My life revolves around cycling so I am always where its warm and super mega hot constantly...My life is all about proper food intake, exercise and the road bike plus more exercise..:)

[pickettt]

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

A couple questions; what time do you go to bed and what do you do in the winter? I can’t imagine you ride at 4:00AM in the snow(?).

Thanks, Paul....now we’re gonna have to see his fleet of brand new snow plows!

[Blansky]

Originally Posted by BreguetRolex

...My life is all about proper food intake, exercise and the road bike plus more exercise..:)

....and cameras, and luggage......

I bet I've missed a few things.

Enjoyed the bike thread. Learned lots. Your water bottles are worth more than my bike.

[BreguetRolex]

Originally Posted by Kohola

Hey BR,
I'm enjoying this thread.
Would love to see pics if your Froomey Rhino....

Yes limited edition Pinarello for him as all proceeds went to a wildlife conservation tp protect the RHINO..

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[BreguetRolex]

Originally Posted by Kohola

Hey BR,
I'm enjoying this thread.
Would love to see pics if your Froomey Rhino....

Bike is currently setting on "THE EMERALD ISLE" far far away from me here in NW Ohio but I do have pictures of it..The paint scheme on this bike is just awesome..

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[Speedbird-1]

Brilliant! Mr.B...brilliant!
You seem to have 'life' truly sorted.
Plus a bottomless pit of dosh!!
Good on you.

I'm trying to think of something obscure, that you won't have a collection of......
er...how about, microscopes, yeah, gold plated, Victorian microscopes. Got any?
.....part of me hopes you have.

Hope you had a great ride today.
Do you ride on your own, or with a group?

[Knappo 1307]

Originally Posted by BreguetRolex

Bike is currently setting on "THE EMERALD ISLE" far far away from me here in NW Ohio but I do have pictures of it..The paint scheme on this bike is just awesome..

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I have to give in here, OP your bikes are beautiful and it's even better that you use them.

[-dustin]

a friend of mine was brand manager for Lightweight. prior to that director of sales at Reynolds. so, BP...thanks for keeping my pal employed!

[BreguetRolex]

Originally Posted by Speedbird-1

"are you sponsored, right now?"

I am just a old white man on a bicycle trying to keep fit so that I can spend the kids inheritance ..! Yes I do have 3 sets of LIGHTWEIGHT WHEELS to include the Disc Set.. Lightweight Wheels are the brand name and just google the wheels.. R&A Cycles are a big seller of their wheels here in the states but a insane crazy expensive just for ole plastic wheels...

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[BreguetRolex]

Originally Posted by -dustin

a friend of mine was brand manager for Lightweight. prior to that director of sales at Reynolds. so, BP...thanks for keeping my pal employed!

Not very many that will keep them employed as there not to big a seller at 8-12k a set as elope is the largest market for them.. Also Reynolds has stop selling there top shelf RZRWheels...

[BreguetRolex]

Originally Posted by Speedbird-1

Brilliant! Mr.B...brilliant!
You seem to have 'life' truly sorted.
Plus a bottomless pit of dosh!!
Good on you.

I'm trying to think of something obscure, that you won't have a collection of......
er...how about, microscopes, yeah, gold plated, Victorian microscopes. Got any?
.....part of me hopes you have.

Hope you had a great ride today.
Do you ride on your own, or with a group?

When I am here in the states riding at 415am does not get me many takers but on the weekends, however when on The Emerald Isle i do have quite a following for early 4am rides there.. We ride a bit earlier because of the total insanity traffic..

[BreguetRolex]

Originally Posted by pickettt

Thanks, Paul....now we’re gonna have to see his fleet of brand new snow plows!

I think you were also the one whom was quite sarcastic as normal here when I bought my new Patek 5524R Watch.. Like joe senior advisor...

[pickettt]

Originally Posted by BreguetRolex

I think you were also the one whom was quite sarcastic as normal here when I bought my new Patek 5524R Watch.. Like joe senior advisor...

It was actually a compliment . I'm sorry if you took it otherwise. I don't know anything about your watches, though I'm sure you've got some nice ones.

[Knappo 1307]

Originally Posted by pickettt

The guy's proud of his stuff...no harm, let him have his fun.


I'm pretty sure this one started out as flex.

Originally Posted by pickettt

It was actually a compliment . I'm sorry if you took it otherwise. I don't know anything about your watches, though I'm sure you've got some nice ones.

Don't take it personal, he's just having fun....

[BreguetRolex]

Originally Posted by Blansky

....and cameras, and luggage......

I bet I've missed a few things.

Enjoyed the bike thread. Learned lots. Your water bottles are worth more than my bike.

Yes you sure did..! :)

[wb55]

OP, you are completely crackers but I love it.

[Kohola]

Very cool F8. Thanks for posting those pics BR. I need a new carbon bike for the stable.... I'm thinking C64. Someday...