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04-15-19, 11:56 AM
#7326
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I made this 90s Nishiki into a flat bar and added a 8x2 claris
The frame is so short that is super comfy when riding on flat pavement.
Back tire is a tannus since I ocassionally use it on the trainer
04-15-19, 01:24 PM
#7327
Senior Member
I came close to buying a Jones bar recently. In the end I cheaped out and got an Origin8 batwing bar. I'll use it through the summer, but I'm going to keep my eyes peeled for a good deal on a used Jones over the Winter.Did you have to rework your cables in order to fit the new bar?
04-15-19, 04:10 PM
#7328
Interocitor Command
OK, thanks for getting back with me. I may have to give them a try.
04-16-19, 04:33 AM
#7329
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Nice bike. How do you like that Tannus? I've been thinking hard about a set for my commuter.
04-16-19, 10:17 AM
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The only thing I dont like is that your bike becomes more rigid, since you dont have the tube to absorb some energy when riding trough holes on the streets. I used to have both with tannus but decided to take the front one (hence different color of the rim) since in my city riding streets is somehow riding CX
04-19-19, 07:03 AM
#7331
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Recently started this thread:
https://www.bikeforums.net/hybrid-bi...lace-bike.html
And ended up buying a new bike, it's the cube travel pro with belt drive, hydraulic disc brakes, fenders ,hub dynamo lighting and a shimano 8 speed internal gear hub. Ideal for commuting !
https://www.bikeforums.net/hybrid-bi...lace-bike.html
And ended up buying a new bike, it's the cube travel pro with belt drive, hydraulic disc brakes, fenders ,hub dynamo lighting and a shimano 8 speed internal gear hub. Ideal for commuting !
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04-29-19, 06:22 PM
#7334
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New Pics
Myself with a couple of the boys riding a 30mile
New pedals and bottle cage
Rode to the movies
Excercising taking a 6mile ride only to get some fast food.. lol
Testing out my new headlights.. My first one was to be legal.. These 2 are to actually see on dark trails One is more like a flood light.. the other is more of a beam.. Great paired together.. both were very affordable.
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04-30-19, 05:49 AM
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05-13-19, 02:30 PM
#7340
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My 2016 Focus Crater Lake. Initially it was the Evo spec (second lowest tier), but by now the fork and both derailleurs have been replaced by better parts. Got a matching water bottle too!
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05-13-19, 05:13 PM
#7341
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05-14-19, 12:35 AM
#7342
Senior Member
I got them in exchange for an ice cream fro a random local guy on Facebook Marketplace. They're no name aluminum bar ends, but they're long and adjustable in two planes, just what I needed.
Distance between the bar ends (center to center) is 41 cm, so it's pretty much the same as riding on the hoods
Now i have 4 distinct hand postions
Distance between the bar ends (center to center) is 41 cm, so it's pretty much the same as riding on the hoods
Now i have 4 distinct hand postions
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05-14-19, 07:54 AM
#7343
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I got them in exchange for an ice cream fro a random local guy on Facebook Marketplace. They're no name aluminum bar ends, but they're long and adjustable in two planes, just what I needed.
Distance between the bar ends (center to center) is 41 cm, so it's pretty much the same as riding on the hoods
Now i have 4 distinct hand postions
Distance between the bar ends (center to center) is 41 cm, so it's pretty much the same as riding on the hoods
Now i have 4 distinct hand postions
05-14-19, 08:19 AM
#7344
Senior Member
Yeah, I had seen your setup posted before, and it served as inspiration for mine. 
Probably going to get ergo grips too sometime in the future. Not sure if I need a set outer bar ends though.
The bar ends I have, unwrapped looked exactly like these:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-MTB-Bic...-/372568041855
Probably going to get ergo grips too sometime in the future. Not sure if I need a set outer bar ends though.The bar ends I have, unwrapped looked exactly like these:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-MTB-Bic...-/372568041855
05-14-19, 11:57 AM
#7345
Senior Member
Yeah, I had seen your setup posted before, and it served as inspiration for mine. Probably going to get ergo grips too sometime in the future. Not sure if I need a set outer bar ends though.
The bar ends I have, unwrapped looked exactly like these:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-MTB-Bic...-/372568041855
Probably going to get ergo grips too sometime in the future. Not sure if I need a set outer bar ends though.The bar ends I have, unwrapped looked exactly like these:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-MTB-Bic...-/372568041855
Now I also really want these bars and seatpost: https://www.cxmagazine.com/redshift-...sink-handlebar
05-14-19, 04:29 PM
#7346
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My new girl. 2012 DS 8.5 Gary Fisher Collection. I've been calling her Gray Ghost but I'm rethinking that. Perhaps Shadow. (Doesn't everybody name their bikes?) I name all my other vehicles.
Since I moved up from a Gary Fisher Mako, I am thrilled to have her.
Last edited by Jac of Hearts; 05-14-19 at 10:17 PM. Reason: Wrong year
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05-14-19, 07:53 PM
#7348
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Are you sure that is a 2014 year model?
Looks more like the 2012 year model.
https://archive.trekbikes.com/au/en/...8_5_ds/details
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05-14-19, 09:49 PM
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Thanks. Your reply got me to thinking so I followed your link and then looked at the colors and equipment for all the DS 8.5s.
The only year the Trek Charcoal color was available was 2014. And she is definitely Charcoal. 2012 was only available in 2 different blacks. All the other equipment checks out.
I bought it on FB Marketplace from a guy that said he was a used bike dealer from Florida. When I went to his FB page guess what? He is a FL used bike dealer and seems to deal mostly in high end bikes.
2012 or 2014 she rides great and is in almost new shape. I can see putting a lot of miles on this girl.
https://archive.trekbikes.com/us/en/...8_5_ds/details
The only year the Trek Charcoal color was available was 2014. And she is definitely Charcoal. 2012 was only available in 2 different blacks. All the other equipment checks out.
I bought it on FB Marketplace from a guy that said he was a used bike dealer from Florida. When I went to his FB page guess what? He is a FL used bike dealer and seems to deal mostly in high end bikes.
2012 or 2014 she rides great and is in almost new shape. I can see putting a lot of miles on this girl.
https://archive.trekbikes.com/us/en/...8_5_ds/details
Do you have the rear iso-zone suspension on your bike on the seat stays?
05-14-19, 10:15 PM
#7350
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However coming off a 2009 Mako I'm still thrilled with my purchase. It rides and looks great and I am happy with the $$$ I paid.
Thanks for the info and I fixed the original post.
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