Adding another one to the stable...

Apex · March 16th, 2010, 09:48 AM

Yes it is growing. It is growing fast! I have been wanting one of these for the past several months, and now I am finally getting one.

I got the go from my wife as a b-day present. I'm going to find one in a matte black finish.

I should be picking it up later this week (Thursday or Friday).

Trek Soho S

Here are the specs...
Frameset
Sizes_____15, 17.5, 20, 22.5"
Frame____Alpha Black Aluminum
Fork______Bontrager Edge, Cro-Moly steel w/lowrider mounts
Wheels
Wheels____Alloy hubs; alloy rims
Tires______Bontrager Race Lite, puncture resistant, 700x28c
Drivetrain
Shifters____n/a
Front Derailleur____n/a
Rear Derailleur_____n/a
Crank_____Bontrager Satellite Nebula 44T w/chainguard
Cassette___Shimano 17T freewheel
Pedals_____Soho, alloy body w/alloy cage
Components
Saddle______Bontrager SSR
Seat Post____Bontrager Satellite Nebula
Handlebars__Bontrager SSR, 25mm rise
Stem_______Bontrager Soho, 15 degree
Headset_____Aheadset Slimstak w/semi-cartridge bearings, sealed
Brakeset____Alloy dual pivot w/Tektro alloy levers
Accessories
Extras______Chainguard

JokerSeven · March 16th, 2010, 09:54 AM

Ohhhh Niiice !

so what does that bring the count up to now? 12 ?

Flashmonkey · March 16th, 2010, 09:55 AM

Holy Moses! You be careful with the throttle on that thing.

jcgirl · March 16th, 2010, 10:03 AM

*cough* I think that offically counts as a +1 for Team Black... very pretty new bike. Does she have a name

?

CC Cowboy · March 16th, 2010, 10:14 AM

Why don't you get one with full suspension and disk brakes?

Apex · March 16th, 2010, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JokerSeven

Ohhhh Niiice !

so what does that bring the count up to now? 12 ?

LOL I actually just sold my old Diamondback ViperX BMX bike. It gave me an open slot and I wanted a new ride for commuting. So this was an instant decision. So I have the ninjette, the soon to be Trek Soho S, the Cannondale M400 and the Trek 1.5 (not including my wife's Specialized Globe).

I've wanted to get a single speed for a while now. I was a stone throw away from converting the Cannondale to a single speed. Then I thought why ruin a perfectly good mountain bike, and I decided on this. ran it by my wife and it will be my b-day gift from her (received early).

So now I have a single speed and fixie all in one!

You won't catch me doing this stuff though...

Link to original page on YouTube.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flashmonkey

Holy Moses! You be careful with the throttle on that thing.

I know, black is insanely fast!

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcgirl

*cough* I think that offically counts as a +1 for Team Black... very pretty new bike. Does she have a name

?

Not yet. I'll pick it up this week and then I'll decide.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

Why don't you get one with full suspension and disk brakes?

I know, I failed.

I won't be as cool as those kids riding the chopper bikes. I should have grabbed one of these:

Snake · March 17th, 2010, 09:45 AM

When I first read the title I thought you had bought onother motorcycle. Oh well, nice bike.

Apex · March 17th, 2010, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snake

When I first read the title I thought you had bought onother motorcycle. Oh well, nice bike.

I would if I could. My wife would kill me though.

She expected me to sell my mountain bike when I get this one. I told her, NOOOOOOOOOOOOO.

I just told her it would go up on the wall when not in use. Either this one or the mountain bike. She was happy with that.

Sailariel · March 17th, 2010, 01:17 PM

I have eight bicycles and the Ninjette. Three are restored vintage road racers. One is a modern road racer, one is a modern Triethalon bike, and one is a modern custom Touring bike that I built up from a frameset. Two are Stainless three speed folding bikes for the boat. Am currently restoring a pair of Panasonic road bikes for some friends. They are 60`s vintage bikes that our friends rode in CA when they were first married. Their son brought them to me for restoration and he will present the bikes to them this summer. I guess they have a lot of sentimental value to them. Mark, I think you will really enjoy the Trek. A single speed will really give you a workout.

Snake · March 17th, 2010, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apex

I would if I could. My wife would kill me though.

She expected me to sell my mountain bike when I get this one. I told her, NOOOOOOOOOOOOO.

I just told her it would go up on the wall when not in use. Either this one or the mountain bike. She was happy with that.

Well tell her to look at it this way. There are worse pasttimes that you could have.

Apex · March 17th, 2010, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snake

Well tell her to look at it this way. There are worse pasttimes that you could have.

I know if I ditch some of my other "hobbies" she will be ok with my cycling obsession.

She lists off a long list of my "hobbies"

My only real hobbies these days are
1. drawing
2. video games
3. cycling
4. motorcycles
5. computers

and I think that is about it.

She likes to list scuba diving, but I did that because I wanted us to have a hobby together. I couldn't get a refund on the classes since she backed out to being claustrophobic. So I just finished it and got my c-card, therefore it is MY hobby, not hers. lol

whatevah!!!

I don't think I have many hobbies. What do you think?

Sailariel · March 17th, 2010, 07:30 PM

Not really. Selling a bike is a sure loss. The used bike market is in the sewer. You would be better off donating a bike to Goodwill or the Salvation Army. Ditto computers. People want the latest. Of my eight bikes, only one was bought new. Of course, I am partial to the classics. I can`t pass a yard sale that has a bike--have to check it out.

sharky nrk · March 18th, 2010, 05:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apex

I know if I ditch some of my other "hobbies" she will be ok with my cycling obsession.

She lists off a long list of my "hobbies"

My only real hobbies these days are
1. drawing
2. video games
3. cycling
4. motorcycles
5. computers

and I think that is about it.

She likes to list scuba diving, but I did that because I wanted us to have a hobby together. I couldn't get a refund on the classes since she backed out to being claustrophobic. So I just finished it and got my c-card, therefore it is MY hobby, not hers. lol

whatevah!!!

I don't think I have many hobbies. What do you think?

My wife claims I have the same problem - too man toys and hobbies: cars, motorcycles, bicycles, video games, a/v, ect. And I can't stop tinkering with any of them.

Apex · March 18th, 2010, 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailariel

Not really. Selling a bike is a sure loss. The used bike market is in the sewer. You would be better off donating a bike to Goodwill or the Salvation Army. Ditto computers. People want the latest. Of my eight bikes, only one was bought new. Of course, I am partial to the classics. I can`t pass a yard sale that has a bike--have to check it out.

Nor can I. If I see one, I'm stopping. I love the classics. I just don't own any...yet.

addy126 · March 18th, 2010, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snake

When I first read the title I thought you had bought onother motorcycle. Oh well, nice bike.

Well hell he snookered me too Snake!!!!

I'm thinkin this should be posted in a bicycle forum...... instead of messin with our minds! lol

Sailariel · March 18th, 2010, 05:53 PM

Not so sure, Addy, At least here, most of the sport bike and dual sport crowd are into bicycles. It`s the same Zen thing--only slower, and in some cases less expensive. Riding on two wheels is a unique experience--motorized or not. My prized bicycle cost $500US more than my Ninjette.

Apex · March 18th, 2010, 05:56 PM

Madone?

March 16th, 2010, 09:48 AM	#1
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	Adding another one to the stable... Yes it is growing. It is growing fast! I have been wanting one of these for the past several months, and now I am finally getting one. I got the go from my wife as a b-day present. I'm going to find one in a matte black finish. I should be picking it up later this week (Thursday or Friday). Trek Soho S Here are the specs... Frameset Sizes_____15, 17.5, 20, 22.5" Frame____Alpha Black Aluminum Fork______Bontrager Edge, Cro-Moly steel w/lowrider mounts Wheels Wheels____Alloy hubs; alloy rims Tires______Bontrager Race Lite, puncture resistant, 700x28c Drivetrain Shifters____n/a Front Derailleur____n/a Rear Derailleur_____n/a Crank_____Bontrager Satellite Nebula 44T w/chainguard Cassette___Shimano 17T freewheel Pedals_____Soho, alloy body w/alloy cage Components Saddle______Bontrager SSR Seat Post____Bontrager Satellite Nebula Handlebars__Bontrager SSR, 25mm rise Stem_______Bontrager Soho, 15 degree Headset_____Aheadset Slimstak w/semi-cartridge bearings, sealed Brakeset____Alloy dual pivot w/Tektro alloy levers Accessories Extras______Chainguard __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

March 16th, 2010, 10:14 AM	#5
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Why don't you get one with full suspension and disk brakes? __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

March 18th, 2010, 05:56 PM	#17
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	Madone? __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

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jcgirl ninjette.org guru Name: Jenn Location: Victoria Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): Bot Posts: 295	cough I think that offically counts as a +1 for Team Black... very pretty new bike. Does she have a name ?

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Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	I have eight bicycles and the Ninjette. Three are restored vintage road racers. One is a modern road racer, one is a modern Triethalon bike, and one is a modern custom Touring bike that I built up from a frameset. Two are Stainless three speed folding bikes for the boat. Am currently restoring a pair of Panasonic road bikes for some friends. They are 60`s vintage bikes that our friends rode in CA when they were first married. Their son brought them to me for restoration and he will present the bikes to them this summer. I guess they have a lot of sentimental value to them. Mark, I think you will really enjoy the Trek. A single speed will really give you a workout.

March 17th, 2010, 07:30 PM	#12
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Not really. Selling a bike is a sure loss. The used bike market is in the sewer. You would be better off donating a bike to Goodwill or the Salvation Army. Ditto computers. People want the latest. Of my eight bikes, only one was bought new. Of course, I am partial to the classics. I can`t pass a yard sale that has a bike--have to check it out.

March 18th, 2010, 05:53 PM	#16
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Not so sure, Addy, At least here, most of the sport bike and dual sport crowd are into bicycles. It`s the same Zen thing--only slower, and in some cases less expensive. Riding on two wheels is a unique experience--motorized or not. My prized bicycle cost $500US more than my Ninjette.