Posted: 3/27/2009 12:42:49 PM EDT
Picked up my new ride today 
It's a Trek 7200 that fits the bill for bugging out on. Lemme tell you all why....... 
It's got seat post and adjustable front fork suspension for navagating those flaming Mogadishu-type roadblocks (of which I will set many  )
I put on a cat eye LED headlight for low light escapes. (I will need to fit a red filter over this) I have a sweet bell , that has a compass "onboard navagation system" built in (I couldn't resist)
I had them throw on a Bontrager matte black rack to haul supplies, spare mags, etc. The color is black (there's the tacticool part) and a matte silver. Here's the best part............holy shit, I'm so exited!............ It came with Bontrager Invert Puncture resistant tires. They are in part made with kevlar components! This is what truly makes it tacticool! That's right bitches! My bicycle has Zombie bite-proof tires on it!
I was so exited to get it home and go for a ride, I celebrated with a Yuengling Black and Tan.....in it's own tacticool can. 
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I just thought I'd throw this out for fun. When I learned about the puncture resistant tires upon checking specs, the first thing I thought of was you guys and how zombies couldn't bite through them
I had a Trek quite a few years ago and that bike lasted me for many years. I went back to them when I realized that my wife and I, along with friends were starting to ride the local trails more and more. We then started to ride to fairs and music events. I really got back into it when my wife started riding more and more. I recently gave my full suspension mountain bike away to my soon to be son in law and decided to get something a little more comfortable for our usual rides which are 12-23 miles. We've got some good bike paths here and I'll even use it to run into town to the health center for my workouts when the weather improves and I don't feel like being cooped up inside on the hamster wheel. So, the color choices were white with brown seat, grips and accents or the black and silver. I opted for tactical
I'll say this much. Wow! the bike is super comfortable to ride. |
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I squash you!! http://i489.photobucket.com/albums/rr258/gear_monkey/CIMG4654.jpg Will you pull me into town when there is no more gasoline though??? I squash you back with 113 c.i.! 
and I'll need your help pushing this beast into town. I hope I neveer run out of gas on this thing.
btw.....my favorite type of bike are enduros. very nice! |
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I want one of those trailers they buy for toddlers to put on a bicycle... Can you imagine the possibilities? Troop transport, gear storage, a convenient place for a mounted .50 cal. It is even enclosed! I've got a friend that loads a weekend's worth of camping gear and his beagle in one and takes to the trails to bag an overnighter under the stars. He's got a pretty good set up. So, yes, I guess you can haul some gear and keep it weatherproof. I don't plan on bike camping, I prefer hiking and canoe/kayaking for my gear hauling while outdoors. |
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Look at the In-step bicycle trailers. I found one on sale at a kmart going out of sale a few months ago, $40 and it can carry around 100lbs of gear or two kids with bike helmets.
Like this: 
I've also got a rear axle mounted shelf to carry a special bag with tie downs. Between 2 adult bikes we can carry 2 kids and a good amount of cargo if needed. I'd rather use my 4x4 Durango, but its nice to have basic options... |
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I just thought I'd throw this out for fun. When I learned about the puncture resistant tires upon checking specs, the first thing I thought of was you guys and how zombies couldn't bite through them
I had a Trek quite a few years ago and that bike lasted me for many years. I went back to them when I realized that my wife and I, along with friends were starting to ride the local trails more and more. We then started to ride to fairs and music events. I really got back into it when my wife started riding more and more. I recently gave my full suspension mountain bike away to my soon to be son in law and decided to get something a little more comfortable for our usual rides which are 12-23 miles. We've got some good bike paths here and I'll even use it to run into town to the health center for my workouts when the weather improves and I don't feel like being cooped up inside on the hamster wheel. So, the color choices were white with brown seat, grips and accents or the black and silver. I opted for tactical
I'll say this much. Wow! the bike is super comfortable to ride. Somebody should get jeffreysox a pair of gloves made out of that material!
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If you get a bicycle at all, it is very worthwhile to get some decent puncture-resistant tires.
The most common kind of breakdown that bicycles have is flat tires, so reducing the chances of that goes a long way towards reducing overall problems. And you may need to order them online too, as most shops can't stock anywhere near the whole variety––even just from one company. There's two kinds, those with kevlar and those with thick rubber. What with Chinese imports, neither is expensive anymore (and there ain't no US made ones, so griping won't do you any good anyway). For a hybrid/road-use bike (1.75-inch wide tires on 26-inch rims)- A cheaper kevlar-belt tire is the CST Selecta, for $18 each here: http://www.bikeman.com/TR3730.html {-Bell sells a couple kevlar 26" hybrid tires on Amazon for $17 each, and I think Wal-Mart carries Bell bicycle stuff––so yer local Wal-Mart may have them even cheaper, and no delivery cost as well.... -}
A cheaper thick-style tire is the CST Salva, for $19 each here: http://www.bikeman.com/TR3724.html ~ |
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Pretty slick. Mine looks like this, but this one isn't mine. http://www.harrystone.net/posted/trucker.jpg I've got the hots for a LHT, but right now i'm riding a Novaro Randonee, so I don't know if I would actually be gaining much. ( Other than a pump peg, and about 10-15 mm of chainstay length.) |
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Pretty slick. Mine looks like this, but this one isn't mine. http://www.harrystone.net/posted/trucker.jpg I've got the hots for a LHT, but right now i'm riding a Novaro Randonee, so I don't know if I would actually be gaining much. ( Other than a pump peg, and about 10-15 mm of chainstay length.) It depends on frame size, if you fit a smaller frame you gain 26 inch wheels. That is, if you think 26 inch wheels is gaining something. Speed isn't a factor for me and I'm a clyde so it was a big plus for me. |
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I put on a cat eye LED headlight for low light escapes. (I will need to fit a red filter over this)
WRONG!!! Get night vision goggles. go to DIGIKEY.com and order Infrared LEDs. solder these LEDS onto your headlight. Voila! Instant Tacticool mall ninja bicycle with nightvision headlights. |
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Pretty slick. Mine looks like this, but this one isn't mine. http://www.harrystone.net/posted/trucker.jpg I've got the hots for a LHT, but right now i'm riding a Novaro Randonee, so I don't know if I would actually be gaining much. ( Other than a pump peg, and about 10-15 mm of chainstay length.) It depends on frame size, if you fit a smaller frame you gain 26 inch wheels. That is, if you think 26 inch wheels is gaining something. Speed isn't a factor for me and I'm a clyde so it was a big plus for me. I'm right at the break, and could go either way, 54cm or 56cm. Was yours complete or did you build it up yourself? How much would it run to build one? I'm a clydesdale too, I just believe that a steel touring bike is the best heavy-duty, all-purpose bicycle that there is. |
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I bought a complete. The only thing I changed is the stock saddle which I thought was junk. I put a Brooks on it instead. Other than the usual break-in adjustments it's been maintenance free and rock solid.
As far as building, that's hard to say. Depends on components of course. |
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If you get a bicycle at all, it is very worthwhile to get some decent puncture-resistant tires. The most common kind of breakdown that bicycles have is flat tires, so reducing the chances of that goes a long way towards reducing overall problems. And you may need to order them online too, as most shops can't stock anywhere near the whole variety––even just from one company. There's two kinds, those with kevlar and those with thick rubber. What with Chinese imports, neither is expensive anymore (and there ain't no US made ones, so griping won't do you any good anyway). For a hybrid/road-use bike (1.75-inch wide tires on 26-inch rims)- A cheaper kevlar-belt tire is the CST Selecta, for $18 each here: http://www.bikeman.com/TR3730.html {-Bell sells a couple kevlar 26" hybrid tires on Amazon for $17 each, and I think Wal-Mart carries Bell bicycle stuff––so yer local Wal-Mart may have them even cheaper, and no delivery cost as well.... -}
A cheaper thick-style tire is the CST Salva, for $19 each here: http://www.bikeman.com/TR3724.html ~ Worthwhile information here. I'll keep this in mind when I wear the original equipment out. |
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I bought a complete. The only thing I changed is the stock saddle which I thought was junk. I put a Brooks on it instead. Other than the usual break-in adjustments it's been maintenance free and rock solid. As far as building, that's hard to say. Depends on components of course. I've never used bar-end shifters, what are those like? |
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I would totally rock one of these: http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh167/thisemail321/BH1.jpg I'm going to rock this when I get a rear rack to put it on. 
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I would totally rock one of these: http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh167/thisemail321/BH1.jpg I'm going to rock this when I get a rear rack to put it on. http://www.harrystone.net/posted/box.jpg That is a great idea. |
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I would totally rock one of these: http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh167/thisemail321/BH1.jpg I'm going to rock this when I get a rear rack to put it on. http://www.harrystone.net/posted/box.jpg That will draw a few looks! 
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I bought a complete. The only thing I changed is the stock saddle which I thought was junk. I put a Brooks on it instead. Other than the usual break-in adjustments it's been maintenance free and rock solid. As far as building, that's hard to say. Depends on components of course. I've never used bar-end shifters, what are those like? Take this with a grain of salt, since the last time I used any shifters, they were stem shifters. Bar-ends have been fine for me. Some people gripe that they're not as convenient as brifters, and hell maybe they're not, I don't know. But I've never thought reaching down to shift was any big deal. Plus they're cheaper and simpler. I'd much rather replace bar ends rather than replacing brifters if something breaks. There's also braze-ons on the LHT frame for downtube shifters if you really wanna get your retro on. |
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I would totally rock one of these: http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh167/thisemail321/BH1.jpg I'm going to rock this when I get a rear rack to put it on. http://www.harrystone.net/posted/box.jpg That is a great idea. Thanks, I thought so too. Plus it's waterproof, sturdy, cheap, and it matches the paint job. And the carbon fiber crowd will shit their pants. It's a win all the way around. |
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Haha...
I've been a bicycle mechanic professionally for about 5 years, and we've entertained this idea at work. I've got one of these: http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd52/mscarani/Project%20Xtracycle/IMG_4654.jpg and my newest edition: http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/ecdbcd/0220092034.jpg The side bags have plenty of room for ammo and a rifle case. I've ridden to the gun store a few times and the guys there love it. |
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I would totally rock one of these: http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh167/thisemail321/BH1.jpg I'm going to rock this when I get a rear rack to put it on. http://www.harrystone.net/posted/box.jpg I wonder if an MTM Caseguard case might be better. Corrosion resistant and lighter. MTM |
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I would totally rock one of these: http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh167/thisemail321/BH1.jpg I'm going to rock this when I get a rear rack to put it on. http://www.harrystone.net/posted/box.jpg I wonder if an MTM Caseguard case might be better. Corrosion resistant and lighter. MTM It would be better functionally but it wouldn't look as cool.
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I squash you!! http://i489.photobucket.com/albums/rr258/gear_monkey/CIMG4654.jpg Will you pull me into town when there is no more gasoline though??? I squash you back with 113 c.i.! http://inlinethumb22.webshots.com/12117/2614650840092840604S425x425Q85.jpg and I'll need your help pushing this beast into town. I hope I neveer run out of gas on this thing.
btw.....my favorite type of bike are enduros. very nice! In my best Governator voice: I squash you all like grape! 
Talk about Tacticool Bugout Bike, or TBB-V12
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I was looking for a picture I thought I'd saved of an old Swiss military bike. Never found it, but I found the modern version. Apparently they ended the bicycle infantry in the 90s. I'd love to take this one for a spin on the bike path and watch the yuppies do this 
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I am wondering where to order some tactical OD colored frilly things to hang from the handlebars. And some Wilderness Survival Cards in the spokes! http://ecopromosonline.com/wilderness-survival-cards-sc0107-p-318.html |
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I've been thinking about a bicycle, for the next time gasoline is unavailable at any price.
However, to keep it even simpler, I am thinking about getting a cruiser type, with only one gear, and coaster brakes. Fewer parts to break/wear out is good, no? I won't be using it for any races, so I don't need 87 gears, and if there is a hill I can't pedal up (I live in a relatively flat desert), I'll get off and walk. |
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I was looking for a picture I thought I'd saved of an old Swiss military bike. Never found it, but I found the modern version. Apparently they ended the bicycle infantry in the 90s. I'd love to take this one for a spin on the bike path and watch the yuppies do this
http://www.harrystone.net/posted/swiss.jpg Make fun of me if you wish but I would love to have that bike. |
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I've been thinking about a bicycle, for the next time gasoline is unavailable at any price. However, to keep it even simpler, I am thinking about getting a cruiser type, with only one gear, and coaster brakes. Fewer parts to break/wear out is good, no? I won't be using it for any races, so I don't need 87 gears, and if there is a hill I can't pedal up (I live in a relatively flat desert), I'll get off and walk. That's always a practical approach . |
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I was looking for a picture I thought I'd saved of an old Swiss military bike. Never found it, but I found the modern version. Apparently they ended the bicycle infantry in the 90s. I'd love to take this one for a spin on the bike path and watch the yuppies do this
http://www.harrystone.net/posted/swiss.jpg Make fun of me if you wish but I would love to have that bike. You're not the only one. |