BoTM Bike of The Month September 2022 - nominations

[ferrus]

That’s delicious. Record OR and those forks…. Scrumptious!

 

[Warhorse]

I’ll throw in this one, because I love it. That’s good enough reason I figure! A classic represetitive of Vancouver, BC MTB history, and a joy to ride!

1992 Off Road Toad

Back in April I happened to acquire a bike I never thought I’d have. After a trade with a friend that has ended up with the bones for one of my most desired bikes to build! Here are a few pictures I received before we started to make arrangements. #207 20” Off Road Toad built by Chris DeKerf...

www.retrobike.co.uk

 

[Birnie]

Thought I’d have a go here and enter my Raleigh Lizard from May 1990.

1990 Raleigh Lizard

My teenage love!😂 I had one of these as a 14 year old & absolutely loved it. I had it circled in my Mum’s catalogue, and it was also top of my Christmas List! That bike came and went, like they do, and five years ago I had the opportunity to purchase this one to relive those days and memories...

www.retrobike.co.uk

 

[Once A Hero]

Thought I’d have a go here and enter my Raleigh Lizard…
I have strived to keep the bike in its factory spec, and it is dated May 1990.

The bike is in excellent condition, with the original Cheng Shin tyres, steel rims with original reflectors, pedals, frame decals, Shimano SIS gears, thumb shifts, bottle rack (with original water bottle), Shimano cantilever brakes with Lee Chi levers, front & rear reflectors, all outer cables, handlebar grips and Raleigh branded saddle.
I have added a couple of popular accessories from the era in the way of a NOS neon green Mt Zefal pump, and a set of lime green Ever Ready ‘Night Rider’ lights. These make the bike ‘pop’ and finish it off nicely.
The only non original parts on the bike are stainless steel inner cables.

1990 Raleigh Lizard

My teenage love!😂 I had one of these as a 14 year old & absolutely loved it. I had it circled in my Mum’s catalogue, and it was also top of my Christmas List! That bike came and went, like they do, and five years ago I had the opportunity to purchase this one to relive those days and memories...

www.retrobike.co.uk

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That’s a blast from the past! I recall many of them in the school bike sheds

But can we have a pic of it the ‘right’ way around please?…

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Thought I’d have a go here and enter my Raleigh Lizard…
I have strived to keep the bike in its factory spec, and it is dated May 1990.

That is an impressive light package, very cool to see it mounted. It really matches the pump and frame nicely. I also love the reflectors, what a unique style.
Once A Hero is right, we need to see the other side, that's where all the good bits are!

 

[Lhatch4]

Another great month already. I think I'm leaning Litespeed. Although that Marin Team FRS is a dream bike of mine too. And that Paramount is awesome. Don't see those everyday...

 

[Birnie]

That is an impressive light package, very cool to see it mounted. It really matches the pump and frame nicely. I also love the reflectors, what a unique style.
Once A Hero is right, we need to see the other side, that's where all the good bits are!

Other side is posted, plus there are some more pics on the link to my other post about my bike.

 

[dandy1]

I'll throw my 94 kila in here.

dandy1s 1994 Kona Kilauea, build thread here:

1994 Kona Kilauea

Finally finished! Has taken several months longer than expected due to a stuck seatpost and moving places etc. It's not one for the purists as it's not catalogue spec, but it's for me to ride so I wanted to pick parts that were period ish correct but would also be functional for a daily...

www.retrobike.co.uk

Unfortunately due to not been well this year, have not ridden much so here's some photos from last year.

Pic 1, camel trail in Cornwall
Pic 2, local rides in Somerset

 

[raidan73]

I'll throw my 94 kila in here.

dandy1s 1994 Kona Kilauea, build thread here:

1994 Kona Kilauea

Finally finished! Has taken several months longer than expected due to a stuck seatpost and moving places etc. It's not one for the purists as it's not catalogue spec, but it's for me to ride so I wanted to pick parts that were period ish correct but would also be functional for a daily...

www.retrobike.co.uk

Unfortunately due to not been well this year, have not ridden much so here's some photos from last year.

Pic 1, camel trail in Cornwall
Pic 2, local rides in Somerset
Pic 3, with the older brother which I sadly no longer have

Two pics max please @dandy1

 

[dandy1]

Doh... My bad