Commuter Bicycle Pics
09-13-15, 11:37 AM
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I took the pics with a gopro, by full drivetrain I mean cassette chain rear derail and bar end shifters. I manage a bike shop so I get a little discount off of parts. I think retail for all the parts im in approx $400 with the tires new rear wheel the drivetrain components brake levers bars and some bar tape.also the sunrace is great. I have never been so please with a lesser value shimano part. We sell a large quantity of them as replacements and have less complaints about SR than Shim factory parts. I have not changed out the front der or the crankset. I am going with a fsa crankset I have in my spare parts bin at home, so im just gooing to blow this crank and BB out first.
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09-13-15, 12:25 PM
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09-13-15, 07:39 PM
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New Porteur Rack Setup!
With my "fishing bag"
Dynamo lighting all set up!
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09-14-15, 04:39 AM
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09-19-15, 10:32 AM
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Specialized Globe Daily 02
Here is my commuter, a Globe Daily 02, with its new Brooks Flyer. Comfy!
Discuss.
Discuss.
09-19-15, 01:30 PM
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09-19-15, 02:32 PM
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Picked this up about a month ago still haven't ridden it.... Hopefully soon.
09-19-15, 07:35 PM
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why would you buy a bike and not even ride it? That's a sign you have a problem. Go ahead and stand up, "Hi, my name is kflagg, and I'm a bike addict..."
09-19-15, 07:46 PM
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I'll get around to it don't rush me lol. Between buying a home and moving along with working crazy hours lately I haven't had the time.
09-19-15, 09:37 PM
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09-20-15, 07:03 AM
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Not stem spacers, but a stem extender. Yeah, I think it looks odd, like the frame is too small. It's a Large, 57cm. They made an XL at 61 which would have *looked* like a better fit, as I found out after buying it. But the fit is pretty good. I just had to get the bars up high enough. They could still come back a little more, and this would be problem with the longer top tube on the XL size. so is there any disadvantage to running a smaller frame with the seat post up and stem extender to get the bars up? This is my upright bike, after all. The bars on my Lemond are a good bit lower the than saddle.
09-20-15, 07:51 PM
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Not stem spacers, but a stem extender. Yeah, I think it looks odd, like the frame is too small. It's a Large, 57cm. They made an XL at 61 which would have *looked* like a better fit, as I found out after buying it. But the fit is pretty good. I just had to get the bars up high enough. They could still come back a little more, and this would be problem with the longer top tube on the XL size. so is there any disadvantage to running a smaller frame with the seat post up and stem extender to get the bars up? This is my upright bike, after all. The bars on my Lemond are a good bit lower the than saddle.
09-23-15, 07:58 AM
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is that in a library?
09-23-15, 08:19 AM
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09-23-15, 01:35 PM
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Breezer Uptown 8 with modifications:
1. Trekking bar. I wanted more hand positions than the single position I had on the stock swept bar. I'm finding the side grips to be the most comfortable cruising position. Far-side grips work as I had hoped against headwinds. The closest colors the LBS had to "matching" the rest of the bike were black and white - I found that too boring.
2. MKS Lambda platform pedals. Loving the huge surface area and grip. The battleaxe shape looks metal as hell too.
1. Trekking bar. I wanted more hand positions than the single position I had on the stock swept bar. I'm finding the side grips to be the most comfortable cruising position. Far-side grips work as I had hoped against headwinds. The closest colors the LBS had to "matching" the rest of the bike were black and white - I found that too boring.
2. MKS Lambda platform pedals. Loving the huge surface area and grip. The battleaxe shape looks metal as hell too.
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09-25-15, 04:57 PM
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My gf lets me actually part it in our apartment, her idea not mine.
09-26-15, 07:20 AM
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I know that BMX is not build for commuting and there's more suitable bikes for that but well I've done it. I setup my bmx bike (20" wheels size) to a higher seatpost and longer seat, put a basket, side mirror, mudguard, umbrella holder, front and back lights, etc... like this...
I'm 5" 10" tall and I'm comfortable with my bike.
I'm 5" 10" tall and I'm comfortable with my bike.
09-28-15, 06:53 AM
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I was run off the road a couple weeks ago on my Time Machine. The other guys insurance cut a check so I got two of these instead of another Time Machine. Now the next time I get run off the road I will have another bike ready to roll!
Set the first one up today!
Set the first one up today!
09-28-15, 09:16 AM
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I know that BMX is not build for commuting and there's more suitable bikes for that but well I've done it. I setup my bmx bike (20" wheels size) to a higher seatpost and longer seat, put a basket, side mirror, mudguard, umbrella holder, front and back lights, etc... like this...
I'm 5" 10" tall and I'm comfortable with my bike.
I'm 5" 10" tall and I'm comfortable with my bike.
Cool btw...
09-28-15, 09:24 AM
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09-28-15, 09:39 AM
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09-28-15, 11:53 AM
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I know that BMX is not build for commuting and there's more suitable bikes for that but well I've done it. I setup my bmx bike (20" wheels size) to a higher seatpost and longer seat, put a basket, side mirror, mudguard, umbrella holder, front and back lights, etc... like this...
I'm 5" 10" tall and I'm comfortable with my bike.
I'm 5" 10" tall and I'm comfortable with my bike.
10-05-15, 09:27 AM
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The BMC looks fabulous BTW.
10-05-15, 01:32 PM
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I built this for myself a week ago, and today was the first day I commuted on it. It's quick!
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