Commuter Bicycle Pics
03-31-08, 11:28 AM
#2701
Honking drivers see you
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Location: Houston, TX
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Bikes: Fuji Track, KHS Witch Doctor, Balance AL 750, Tank Mod Trials Bike
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I've been riding the X for a couple of weeks now, and I've since added a new fork, trekking bars, and disc brakes. I can't wait to add a child seat to it and take my kid around!
This used to be my daily driver for the last year, Monocog 29er:
This was the hotness before I got the 29'er, Fuji Track:
03-31-08, 04:51 PM
#2702
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I don't have a big white garage door to put my bike against for the pic, but I do have a small white front door.
This is my current commuter, a fairly old Specialized Rockhopper that I bought off my dad several years ago. Completely stripped it down a few years back and built it back up with a few new parts. Unfortunately, I didn't have access to the Internet at that time, and my lack of bike knowledge has left me with an interesting mix of components. For example XTR rear derailleur and Alivio front derailleur. You can definitely tell the difference in quality!
Accessories:
* 2 x Lumicycle halogen headlights with bottle battery (highly recommended)
* Cateye front blinkie and LD-1100 rear light
* Topeak wedge pack
* Carradice Bike Bureau
(Soon to be replaced by a Dawes Super Galaxy 2008 for touring and commuting.)
This is my current commuter, a fairly old Specialized Rockhopper that I bought off my dad several years ago. Completely stripped it down a few years back and built it back up with a few new parts. Unfortunately, I didn't have access to the Internet at that time, and my lack of bike knowledge has left me with an interesting mix of components. For example XTR rear derailleur and Alivio front derailleur. You can definitely tell the difference in quality!
Accessories:
* 2 x Lumicycle halogen headlights with bottle battery (highly recommended)
* Cateye front blinkie and LD-1100 rear light
* Topeak wedge pack
* Carradice Bike Bureau
(Soon to be replaced by a Dawes Super Galaxy 2008 for touring and commuting.)
03-31-08, 05:14 PM
#2703
Hooligan
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Base of the Rocky Mountains, Canada. Wonderous things!
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I like that Fuji Track, its like a 2 wheeled fire engine!
04-01-08, 04:46 AM
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No problems at all. The rack is a flimsy old thing I got from Argos several years ago and it's set at its maximum distance from the seat post. The Carradice (which I bought a few weeks ago) has a good angle on it and I have no problems with clearance. I have size 9 feet (UK size). The Carradice is good but the screws inside scratched my laptop so I've covered them up with sponge. Luckily it's only a work laptop.
04-01-08, 09:18 AM
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I don't have a big white garage door to put my bike against for the pic, but I do have a small white front door.
This is my current commuter, a fairly old Specialized Rockhopper that I bought off my dad several years ago. Completely stripped it down a few years back and built it back up with a few new parts. Unfortunately, I didn't have access to the Internet at that time, and my lack of bike knowledge has left me with an interesting mix of components. For example XTR rear derailleur and Alivio front derailleur. You can definitely tell the difference in quality!
Accessories:
* 2 x Lumicycle halogen headlights with bottle battery (highly recommended)
* Cateye front blinkie and LD-1100 rear light
* Topeak wedge pack
* Carradice Bike Bureau
(Soon to be replaced by a Dawes Super Galaxy 2008 for touring and commuting.)
This is my current commuter, a fairly old Specialized Rockhopper that I bought off my dad several years ago. Completely stripped it down a few years back and built it back up with a few new parts. Unfortunately, I didn't have access to the Internet at that time, and my lack of bike knowledge has left me with an interesting mix of components. For example XTR rear derailleur and Alivio front derailleur. You can definitely tell the difference in quality!
Accessories:
* 2 x Lumicycle halogen headlights with bottle battery (highly recommended)
* Cateye front blinkie and LD-1100 rear light
* Topeak wedge pack
* Carradice Bike Bureau
(Soon to be replaced by a Dawes Super Galaxy 2008 for touring and commuting.)
04-02-08, 02:08 AM
#2707
Living Life On Two Wheels
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Salinas in California
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#2704
I've been riding the X for a couple of weeks now, and I've since added a new fork, trekking bars, and disc brakes. I can't wait to add a child seat to it and take my kid around!
I've been riding the X for a couple of weeks now, and I've since added a new fork, trekking bars, and disc brakes. I can't wait to add a child seat to it and take my kid around!
Still working on getting a shot of my commuter. Was looking at it today and realized the frame is pretty compact for a 21" rincon 2007 Model. I keep seeing all these great bikes it makes me look at my bike differently. Be nice to see more commuters in Salinas, perhaps there are I just have not found them yet.
There has been only two I can think of, one I met climbing old san juan grade road towards San Juan Bautista the other was travelling Main-Davis ... There have been others but not many that come to mind. Keep the great pics coming it opens my eyes to the possibilties.
04-02-08, 11:02 PM
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long distance commuter/rainy day/light touring/cyclocross/do it all bike
56 cm cross check complete
700x32c schwalbe marathons
b17 saddle
jandd expedition rack
banjo brothers waterproof pannier
sunny day fun commuter
56 cm steamroller complete
girlfiend's commuter
04-03-08, 10:00 AM
#2709
Member
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Location: Minneapolis, MN
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Here's my commuting rig. Just added the garment bag, jury's still out on it.
04-03-08, 10:04 AM
#2710
always rides with luggage
The lady has impeccable taste. What kind of handlebar is that, and where can I get one?
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Previously: 2000 Trek 4500 (2000-2003), 2003 Novara Randonee (2003-2006), 2003 Giant Rainier (2003-2008), 2005 Xootr Swift (2005-2007), 2007 Nashbar 1x9 (2007-2011), 2011 Windsor Shetland (2011-2014), 2008 Citizen Folder (2015)
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2006 Trek SU100, 2009 Motobecane Fantom CX, 2011 Motobecane Fantom Cross Uno, and a Bakfiets
Previously: 2000 Trek 4500 (2000-2003), 2003 Novara Randonee (2003-2006), 2003 Giant Rainier (2003-2008), 2005 Xootr Swift (2005-2007), 2007 Nashbar 1x9 (2007-2011), 2011 Windsor Shetland (2011-2014), 2008 Citizen Folder (2015)
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04-03-08, 10:39 AM
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04-03-08, 11:04 AM
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It's the TransIt bag from performance: https://www.performancebike.com/shop/...tegory_ID=2312
Quality is nice, zippers are solid and it seems like it would be pretty water resistant. The mounting is a little awkward since you have to un-bungie both sides to get the thing off, although I haven't compared this to other bags.
It does a fairly good job of keeping my suit wrinkle free, but there seems to be a lot of wasted space. The small side/top pockets barely fit extraneous things like spare tubes, tools, towel, etc... And you can't really stick these items in with the suit. I'm thinking a big pannier may work better, with the clothes folded/rolled neatly on top.
Quality is nice, zippers are solid and it seems like it would be pretty water resistant. The mounting is a little awkward since you have to un-bungie both sides to get the thing off, although I haven't compared this to other bags.
It does a fairly good job of keeping my suit wrinkle free, but there seems to be a lot of wasted space. The small side/top pockets barely fit extraneous things like spare tubes, tools, towel, etc... And you can't really stick these items in with the suit. I'm thinking a big pannier may work better, with the clothes folded/rolled neatly on top.
04-03-08, 12:11 PM
#2713
JRA.
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2009 Bike Friday Season Tikit (commuting folder)
2007 Rivendell Atlantis (touring, general riding, errand runner, stuff hauler)
2007 IRO Mark V (SS)
2006 Rockhopper Comp Disc (Icebike)
2009 Bike Friday Season Tikit (commuting folder)
2007 Rivendell Atlantis (touring, general riding, errand runner, stuff hauler)
2007 IRO Mark V (SS)
2006 Rockhopper Comp Disc (Icebike)
04-03-08, 10:33 PM
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04-03-08, 11:00 PM
#2715
Living Life On Two Wheels
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Finally got some pics together:
A Giant Rincon With Panniers and Rack Trunk A little to much light but I did say Picz More To Come 
Nothing to Spectacular yet Patience is a virtue right.
A Giant Rincon With Panniers and Rack Trunk A little to much light but I did say Picz More To Come Nothing to Spectacular yet
Patience is a virtue right.
Last edited by knatchwa; 04-07-08 at 12:33 PM. Reason: The images were lost for the moment Back again
04-04-08, 02:30 AM
#2716
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Kilauea Commuter
A '98 Kilauea frame which I bought as new 2004. Made of Raynolds 631 steel tubes. With mixed old and new parts, 2 x 8 gearing and disc at the front. Fast, fun and comfy!
04-04-08, 07:17 AM
#2717
Behind Bars
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04-05-08, 12:56 PM
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Banned.
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breakfast on the beach
It was a nice day today, i couldn't pass up the chance to take my new bike for a nice ride. This is my new daily bike, a 2008 Kona Paddy Wagon. All stock right now, except for pedals, and I swapped out the stock saddle with the Kona comfort saddle from my mtb, until I can get a new one.
The roads around here are pretty rough and full of dirt and grit right now. The paddy wagon dealt with it all appropriately. I'm still a little graceless riding fixed, mostly right now getting used to toe clips, but i'm getting the hang of it.
[x-posted to the SSFG forums]
The roads around here are pretty rough and full of dirt and grit right now. The paddy wagon dealt with it all appropriately. I'm still a little graceless riding fixed, mostly right now getting used to toe clips, but i'm getting the hang of it.
[x-posted to the SSFG forums]
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04-05-08, 10:02 PM
#2719
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I have just joined this forum. You guys have amazing bikes, here is mine, it is a slightly modified jamis coda. I swapped the hadler bar to a dropbar. It is my do everything bike.
04-05-08, 11:13 PM
#2720
gridlock junky
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my bikes this year ... i posted the first one already ...
rebuilt for the spring/summer commute:
someone already remarked about the impractical use of a tt bike...
my commute is 40 miles round trip and i need something fast
i work training into my commuting schedule...
rain & lock up around town:
daily commuter & fun:
rebuilt for the spring/summer commute:
someone already remarked about the impractical use of a tt bike...
my commute is 40 miles round trip and i need something fast
i work training into my commuting schedule...
rain & lock up around town:
daily commuter & fun:
04-06-08, 11:30 AM
#2721
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I need better pics (blue bikes against a blue wall disappear) but here it is.
My old ride
Trek 800 19.5 inch frame
cheap slicks
"custom" spray paint job
My sexy new baby:
Surly LHT Complete 56cm frame
Crank Brother 50/50 Pedals
Brooks B17 Leather Saddle
SKS 40mm fenders
Tubus Logo Rear Rack
Wald Metal Rear folding baskets
used 120mm no rise stem
Bell seat bag
TopPeak frame pump
Cat Eye front light
cheap rear red blinky
My old ride
Trek 800 19.5 inch frame
cheap slicks
"custom" spray paint job
My sexy new baby:
Surly LHT Complete 56cm frame
Crank Brother 50/50 Pedals
Brooks B17 Leather Saddle
SKS 40mm fenders
Tubus Logo Rear Rack
Wald Metal Rear folding baskets
used 120mm no rise stem
Bell seat bag
TopPeak frame pump
Cat Eye front light
cheap rear red blinky
Last edited by TheatreME; 04-06-08 at 04:33 PM.
04-06-08, 12:03 PM
#2722
beatz down lo|seatz up hi
Join Date: Jul 2007
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I need better pics (blue bikes against a blue wall disappear) but here it is.
My old ride
19.5 inch frame
cheap slicks
"custom" spray paint job
My sexy new baby:
Surly LHT Complete 56cm frame
Crank Brother 50/50 Pedals
Brooks B17 Leather Saddle
SKS 40mm fenders
Tubus Logo Rear Rack
Wald Metal Rear folding baskets
used 120mm no rise stem
Bell seat bag
TopPeak frame pump
Cat Eye front light
cheap rear red blinky
My old ride
19.5 inch frame
cheap slicks
"custom" spray paint job
My sexy new baby:
Surly LHT Complete 56cm frame
Crank Brother 50/50 Pedals
Brooks B17 Leather Saddle
SKS 40mm fenders
Tubus Logo Rear Rack
Wald Metal Rear folding baskets
used 120mm no rise stem
Bell seat bag
TopPeak frame pump
Cat Eye front light
cheap rear red blinky
04-06-08, 04:37 PM
#2723
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Thanks paulwwalters
Its a Top Peak Road Morph. I got it after reading posts here and over at the LHT google group. I especially like the ability to handle either presta or schrader valves. I am hoping to do a 30 mile drive out to the beach in a week or two and that little feature may come in handy since none of my buddies have tricked out there bikes as commuters.
Its a Top Peak Road Morph. I got it after reading posts here and over at the LHT google group. I especially like the ability to handle either presta or schrader valves. I am hoping to do a 30 mile drive out to the beach in a week or two and that little feature may come in handy since none of my buddies have tricked out there bikes as commuters.
04-06-08, 04:58 PM
#2724
beatz down lo|seatz up hi
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Have fun, I wish I lived close to a beach!
04-06-08, 05:01 PM
#2725
Bicycle Repair Man !!!
My Twenty... with a few more upgrades.
