Commuter Bicycle Pics
06-02-12, 10:52 AM
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I've been commuting on this almost exclusively since I built it up a couple of weeks back. I just added a Wald basket to the rear rack also, and got some great panniers for shopping trips that convert from pannier to backpack, so I will need to take some updated photos soon too.
1983 Peugeot PX 8 M, with lots of tweaks along the way
1983 Peugeot PX 8 M, with lots of tweaks along the way
06-02-12, 10:57 AM
#9752
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So many beautiful bikes... some of the nicest on this entire forum really.
06-02-12, 11:09 AM
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BE the Ferrari.
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That was the original set of FSA Omega bars. They just sold on Ebay, actually.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/320910129396...84.m1560.l2649
I couldn't stand that bend, so I replaced them with a set of FSA Omega Compact 44cm.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/320910129396...84.m1560.l2649
I couldn't stand that bend, so I replaced them with a set of FSA Omega Compact 44cm.
06-02-12, 01:09 PM
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one life on two wheels
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Thanks for the kind words guys.
And I'm with you Sixty Fiver: this is one of my favorite threads on the forums / these commuting bikes all have a character and seem to reflect the owners very well
And I'm with you Sixty Fiver: this is one of my favorite threads on the forums / these commuting bikes all have a character and seem to reflect the owners very well
06-02-12, 07:54 PM
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06-02-12, 08:25 PM
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This bike is cat approved
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Here is my newest commuter that I plan to be my new primary commuting bike. Its a Citta Gazelle minivelo I got on eBay on a tip from a member on the Folding Bike forum. I plan to add a rear rack and panniers and do a dropbar conversion. Its pretty great just what I was looking for. It performed well on the commute on Friday and was wonderful on the 20+ mile ride I took this morning. Here are some pics from this morning's ride.
06-02-12, 08:44 PM
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monsterpile - The Gazelle looks like it lives up to it's namesake... was there any pronking happening during your ride ?
06-02-12, 09:12 PM
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Hauling 30+lbs of cat food on the rack and in the pannier on the way home from work Thursday...Not used to carrying that much weight, it was interesting!
06-02-12, 09:46 PM
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All set up for everyday stuff. The panniers do add a noticeable weight, but they'll be a huge convenience and they pop off the basket easily.
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06-03-12, 03:06 PM
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06-03-12, 03:17 PM
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This bike is cat approved
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LOL I had to look "ponking" up to see what it meant. The frame seems plenty stiff but its not as responsive as my Windsor Shetland, but thats not surprising given their relative geometry. The Citta has a 42 inch wheelbase which seems fairly long.
06-03-12, 03:21 PM
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Albatross bars are cool!!
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06-03-12, 04:24 PM
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06-03-12, 04:31 PM
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Here is my newest commuter that I plan to be my new primary commuting bike. Its a Citta Gazelle minivelo I got on eBay on a tip from a member on the Folding Bike forum. I plan to add a rear rack and panniers and do a dropbar conversion. Its pretty great just what I was looking for. It performed well on the commute on Friday and was wonderful on the 20+ mile ride I took this morning. Here are some pics from this morning's ride.
Ilove it! I have this Moulton that is GREAT with loads. It must be the low gravity thing but a fast bike with little wheels is a trip at speed and fun! This one is a 1964 with a 4 speed hub.
06-04-12, 05:35 AM
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CrossCheck Fat Frank Build by bendertj, on Flickr
just finished up a cross check re-build with 29x2.0 Schwalbe Fat Franks. here's a link to the full set
06-04-12, 05:56 AM
#9769
litrenka
I can post here aswell since this is my only bike and I use it to go to work 
Darth Vader, Giant Seek 1
Darth Vader, Giant Seek 1
06-04-12, 11:20 AM
#9770
Bike ≠ Car ≠ Ped.
That Giant Seek is so cool -- yet it's almost like the Bad Boy I used to own and later sold. There's another model at my LBS with an Alfine 8sp. I should test-ride it to see how much I like its IGH.
06-04-12, 11:23 AM
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just finished up a cross check re-build with 29x2.0 Schwalbe Fat Franks. here's a link to the full set
06-04-12, 12:35 PM
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Well, even though I started a new thread for this one, I'll post it here as well. Custom build using a Surly Disc Trucker frame, Shimano Alfine 8 IGH, and Avid BB7 brakes.
06-04-12, 01:41 PM
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06-04-12, 01:52 PM
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A stock photo of my next bike:
This will be my SSCX race machine on Saturday, ride it to work on Monday bike.
This will be my SSCX race machine on Saturday, ride it to work on Monday bike.