Commuter Bicycle Pics
05-31-24, 08:39 PM
Virgo
I’m making this into a proper commuter. Here’s the skinny:
- Gravel bike
- internal geared hub (Shimano Alfine 11)
- Crank Bros flat pedals
- Selle Anatomica X saddle
- Planet Bike Beamer 700 headlight
- Bontrager Flare R City tail light
- Garmin GPS mount
- Giant snap-on fenders
- Plastic bottle cages
- Kryptonite Evolution U-Lock
- Greenfield kick stand
- (future) Topeak MTX rack and bag
Ridden approx 3,000 miles total before stolen
Commute was 12 miles each way on road in traffic, 4-5 days a week, including a month or so on studded tires
3 x 7 Shimano w/ Suntour bar end shifters
35mm tires (studded tires were 38)
2 bottle cages
Whichever rack was lying around the garage
SKS Bluemels Matte 45mm full length fenders w/ mudflaps (a necessity for my particular commute)
“Saved” approx 8 minutes each way after the drop conversion versus stock upright bars.
It would have been a lot more fun to ride at 29 lbs than 39 (as pictured).
Last edited by Phamilton; 05-31-24 at 09:25 PM. Reason: Too many words
06-02-24, 07:03 PM
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Former around-town-cruiser, now in commuter service
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06-05-24, 08:43 PM
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Very nice '95, sorry it was stolen. How did it reach 39 pounds, gravel in the tires? Never mind; hi ten with cro moly seat tube.
06-05-24, 10:38 PM
Virgo
Add fenders, rack, lights, water, and coffee
The drop swap was a negligible net weight change because those Tektro brake levers are sort of heavy
Yeah it was a pretty bike and sturdy bike but it was on that bike I learned that hi ten not suitable for daily use for this rider. I only paid $25 for it but I dumped a bunch of money into it.
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06-06-24, 09:14 PM
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All dolled up my RockHopper is 28 lbs., not exactly a lightweight race bike.
Getting ready to start the Critical Mass ride.
Getting ready to start the Critical Mass ride.
AND a steel seat post. It was like 30 lbs with the kickstand
Add fenders, rack, lights, water, and coffee
The drop swap was a negligible net weight change because those Tektro brake levers are sort of heavy
Yeah it was a pretty bike and sturdy bike but it was on that bike I learned that hi ten not suitable for daily use for this rider. I only paid $25 for it but I dumped a bunch of money into it.
Add fenders, rack, lights, water, and coffee
The drop swap was a negligible net weight change because those Tektro brake levers are sort of heavy
Yeah it was a pretty bike and sturdy bike but it was on that bike I learned that hi ten not suitable for daily use for this rider. I only paid $25 for it but I dumped a bunch of money into it.
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06-08-24, 04:43 AM
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06-08-24, 05:09 AM
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[/QUOTE]This one more or less replaces that one as fair weather commuter. It might get skinwall tires and a front basket if it doesn’t get stolen.
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06-08-24, 11:46 AM
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This one more or less replaces that one as fair weather commuter. It might get skinwall tires and a front basket if it doesn’t get stolen.
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Nice. My lightest bike I haven't weighed, but I'd guess not much more than 20 lbs. It helps that it's 16.5" and stripped down for offroading (which I don't really do).
[/QUOTE]Nice. My lightest bike I haven't weighed, but I'd guess not much more than 20 lbs. It helps that it's 16.5" and stripped down for offroading (which I don't really do).
06-08-24, 08:36 PM
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