Commuter Bicycle Pics
#2676
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: an island in WA
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#2677
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Columbus, OH
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Bikes: '08 Surly Cross-Check, 2011 Redline Conquest Pro, 2012 Spesh FSR Comp EVO, 2015 Trek Domane 6.2 disc
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I got my new ride back in January, but I didn't take an official "Drivetrain Side in Front of a White Garage Door" picture until after yesterday's ride.
Surly Cross-Check Complete
Generic stem (shorter and taller rise than stock stem)
Brooks B.17 saddle
Trans-It rear rack with Nashbar Elite rack trunk
Nashbar canti-mount front rack
SKS P-45 fenders with full mudflaps
Conti Ultra Gatorskin 28mm tires
(currently awaiting delivery of...)
FSA 34t chainring
SRAM PG970 11-32 cassette
Surly Cross-Check Complete
Generic stem (shorter and taller rise than stock stem)
Brooks B.17 saddle
Trans-It rear rack with Nashbar Elite rack trunk
Nashbar canti-mount front rack
SKS P-45 fenders with full mudflaps
Conti Ultra Gatorskin 28mm tires
(currently awaiting delivery of...)
FSA 34t chainring
SRAM PG970 11-32 cassette
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#2678
tired
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 5,651
Bikes: Breezer Uptown 8, U frame
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Very nice, Clifton.
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#2679
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My new ride
I still like to "cruise" around the city on a full sus mountain bike for fun I like stairs, drops and general recklessness on the weekends when Pittsburgh is deserted but when I have a longer distance to cover and need to pay attention to traffic its no fun hauling it around so I found what is turning out to be a great everyday bike (not as scared to lock it up downtown either)
Its a Marin Muirwoods 29er, simple rigid steel framed bike with 40c commuter tires (room for big fatties if I need more "bounce", the front chain rings feel kinda tinfoil like so when I kill them I will convert it to a 1x8
Ray
Its a Marin Muirwoods 29er, simple rigid steel framed bike with 40c commuter tires (room for big fatties if I need more "bounce", the front chain rings feel kinda tinfoil like so when I kill them I will convert it to a 1x8
Ray
#2680
Dudebroguy
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Shelby Twp, MI
Posts: 45
Bikes: Custom Quiring MTB, Surly Cross Check, Jamis Steel MTB (ca. 1997)
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This will be my first year commuting. 90's Jamis steel mtb frame and a mix of used and new parts. Complete with fancy Easter flowers for the moms.
#2681
JRA.
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Boston, MA
Posts: 505
Bikes: '07 IRO Mark V, '01 Cannondale Jekyll 3000, '07 Rivendell Atlantis
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IRO singlespeed/fixed, flip flop hub. It's odd as it's still "my single speed" in my mind but this bike started out as a conversion about 10 years ago and I've replaced/upgraded the bike so many times that it's literally not the same bike anymore. I've gone through 4 frames in that time.
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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)
#2683
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: an island in WA
Posts: 272
Bikes: Xtracycle cruiser bike
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I still like to "cruise" around the city on a full sus mountain bike for fun I like stairs, drops and general recklessness on the weekends when Pittsburgh is deserted but when I have a longer distance to cover and need to pay attention to traffic its no fun hauling it around so I found what is turning out to be a great everyday bike (not as scared to lock it up downtown either)
Its a Marin Muirwoods 29er, simple rigid steel framed bike with 40c commuter tires (room for big fatties if I need more "bounce", the front chain rings feel kinda tinfoil like so when I kill them I will convert it to a 1x8
Ray
Its a Marin Muirwoods 29er, simple rigid steel framed bike with 40c commuter tires (room for big fatties if I need more "bounce", the front chain rings feel kinda tinfoil like so when I kill them I will convert it to a 1x8
Ray
#2684
Dudebroguy
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Shelby Twp, MI
Posts: 45
Bikes: Custom Quiring MTB, Surly Cross Check, Jamis Steel MTB (ca. 1997)
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My Concord Freedom Deluxe...Selecta 1
I think it weighs about 25 pounds or so, I am waiting for my Surly Steamroller to come in this week. Here is a shot of my lovely singlespeed at Higgins Beach in ME
#2686
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Columbia Station, Ohio
Posts: 249
Bikes: Just a Raleigh C-200 with many upgrades
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You folks sure do have much nicer bikes than I do---i am almost ashamed to show what I ride---a Raleigh C-200 with a few upgrades. But is does get me to school and back, and in the summer I ride it for fun and to get me to and from my part-time job. I am buying a new headlight this week--I have two sets of flashing LED's in the back. I ride with a reflective vest on, too.
#2687
What member?
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Twin Cities MN
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My bicycle
Pretty basic '03 Giant Cypress DX with the usual farkles: rack, Nashbar panniers and Banjo Brothers top bag, fenders, 2 blinkies, bar end mirror, Planet Bike headlight, computer and GPS.
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#2688
Bicycle Repair Man !!!
Got a better picture of the Kuwahara today, now equipped with the Mags 3000 anti theft system, and drop bars.
#2689
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Edmonds, WA
Posts: 122
Bikes: 2010 LHT, 2019 Kona Rove NRB, 07 Nashbar 853 Signature, Sundeal V2 mini velo, 1991 Fisher HKII
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#2690
Bicycle Repair Man !!!
#2691
Dance or bike, hmmmm
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 44
Bikes: Miyata Nimbus with SRAM Rival crank, Shimano derailler, and various other upgrades
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My commute is ~ 1 mile so and for grocery store trips I do put on a rack. But this is how I usually roll. It is a Miyata Nimbus with new crank, rear wheel, and tires. The stickers are for Burners without Borders.
#2692
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Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Wichita KS USA
Posts: 486
Bikes: Surly Crosscheck w Nexus 8 drivetrain set up as a commuter/tourer. Old and quick '89 Trek 1200. 08 Fisher Cobia 29er
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I bought a beater
I saw this 70s Western Auto 3-speed on the sidewalk of a pawn shop. Guy was asking $75 and I got it for $60. Probably not worth it but its functional. I bought the wald front basket, bell, a set of blinkies, some new rubber, mr tuffys, and steel-wooled the rust spots away. For ~$140 I now have a short trip beater that I won't have to worry about being stolen. Should be great for things like going to the movies or to a pub where I have to leave my bike alone for a few hours at a time, as long as its near my house
I saw this 70s Western Auto 3-speed on the sidewalk of a pawn shop. Guy was asking $75 and I got it for $60. Probably not worth it but its functional. I bought the wald front basket, bell, a set of blinkies, some new rubber, mr tuffys, and steel-wooled the rust spots away. For ~$140 I now have a short trip beater that I won't have to worry about being stolen. Should be great for things like going to the movies or to a pub where I have to leave my bike alone for a few hours at a time, as long as its near my house
#2693
Cheese
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Starkville, MS
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Bikes: Trek 520 & an old huffy mtb
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Bracket for my pump broke so its held on by a Velcro strap. They're sending me a free one (YAY!) and I think I'm going to mount it in front of the rear wheel. I'm pretty sure it was broken by the handlebars/barend shifters hitting the pump and creating a moment on the bracket.
I know everyone will be jealous of my two different colored tires, but a simple "that's awesome" or "you rule" will suffice over lengthy comments praising my bike's fashionable fashion.
Oh yeah, and that backpack rules, so I will be accepting praise on behalf of Mr. bug.
#2694
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Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Wichita KS USA
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Bikes: Surly Crosscheck w Nexus 8 drivetrain set up as a commuter/tourer. Old and quick '89 Trek 1200. 08 Fisher Cobia 29er
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Bracket for my pump broke so its held on by a Velcro strap. They're sending me a free one (YAY!) and I think I'm going to mount it in front of the rear wheel. I'm pretty sure it was broken by the handlebars/barend shifters hitting the pump and creating a moment on the bracket.
I know everyone will be jealous of my two different colored tires, but a simple "that's awesome" or "you rule" will suffice over lengthy comments praising my bike's fashionable fashion.
Oh yeah, and that backpack rules, so I will be accepting praise on behalf of Mr. bug.
I know everyone will be jealous of my two different colored tires, but a simple "that's awesome" or "you rule" will suffice over lengthy comments praising my bike's fashionable fashion.
Oh yeah, and that backpack rules, so I will be accepting praise on behalf of Mr. bug.
I think Specialized puts those stupid red sidewalls on their 'dillo tires to make you buy a pair. I think they just make people buy different tires. No one would even consider them if they weren't so bulletproof.
Could you post a review of that bag sometime with pics? How much stuff can you get in there and have room for a helmet? How quickly does it convert from on-the-bike to on-your-back, and vice versa? I've considered one of them in the past, but the price is scary. Is it made in a country with decent labor/environmental practices?
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#2695
Living Life On Two Wheels
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Salinas in California
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Bikes: Giant Rincon 2007 Model - Black & Grey
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More great shots, I like the ocean backdrop there. Where was that taken?
#2696
Cheese
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Could you post a review of that bag sometime with pics?
How quickly does it convert from on-the-bike to on-your-back, and vice versa?
I've considered one of them in the past, but the price is scary.
Originally Posted by arkel guarantee
In black and white it sounds like that: lifetime, transferable, no receipt needed guarantee on the workmanship (meaning the product has no inherent defect to it), stitching (meaning NO stitching will ever rip), aluminum hooks, locking swivels, nuts and screws, plus the inner stiffening backplate. When you think about it, it covers about everything. None of these pieces will ever break. And if one should, you can be sure that we’ll replace it!!!
#2699
Living Life On Two Wheels
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all of them nice bikes ... glad to know you are out there riding.
#2700
Newbie
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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.)