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Bellissimo! You can hardly tell it has fenders.
Thanks for sharing that.
-Shin
Thanks for sharing that.
-Shin
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like how long & low the front is. did you have to do a little cutout at the front of the back fender near the FD clamp?
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Yes, just above, LBS did it for me. I then had to take a file to allow derailleur enough room to hit the highest 4 gears. The photo on Flickr lets you zoom in to see what I mean.
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Finally got my commuter ready to ride. Specialized Tri-Cross.
I had to change out the wheels because the original rims had cracked eyelets all the way around. The MTX trunk bag is exactly what I was looking for. Roomy and you can drop the side pockets into panniers for extra storage.
It was a great first ride until I flatted, again. Swapped tubes and made it home just fine. I learned that I'll need to carry more things with me on the commute, more tubes, frame pump, more patches. Other than that, I'm very pleased with my new ride.
-Shin
I had to change out the wheels because the original rims had cracked eyelets all the way around. The MTX trunk bag is exactly what I was looking for. Roomy and you can drop the side pockets into panniers for extra storage.
It was a great first ride until I flatted, again. Swapped tubes and made it home just fine. I learned that I'll need to carry more things with me on the commute, more tubes, frame pump, more patches. Other than that, I'm very pleased with my new ride.
-Shin
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I made some changes to my bike at the end of last year to make it more commuter friendly. I swapped the stock FSA Gossamer 50/34 crankset for a Shimano Deore 42/26. The short cage 105 rear derailleur for a mid cage with an 11-32 cassette. Changed the front derailleur from a 105 to a CX70 so that I could move it far enough down for the smaller chainrings. Lastly I added the SKS Chainboard, which I absolutely love.
It's a fun bike to ride, even loaded down for my commute. The 42t chainring with 11-32 is great as a 1x system for where I live, but having the 26t for bailout on tired days is nice.
Here's the bike out for a joy ride with my lady.
It's a fun bike to ride, even loaded down for my commute. The 42t chainring with 11-32 is great as a 1x system for where I live, but having the 26t for bailout on tired days is nice.
Here's the bike out for a joy ride with my lady.
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I made some changes to my bike at the end of last year to make it more commuter friendly. I swapped the stock FSA Gossamer 50/34 crankset for a Shimano Deore 42/26. The short cage 105 rear derailleur for a mid cage with an 11-32 cassette. Changed the front derailleur from a 105 to a CX70 so that I could move it far enough down for the smaller chainrings. Lastly I added the SKS Chainboard, which I absolutely love.
It's a fun bike to ride, even loaded down for my commute. The 42t chainring with 11-32 is great as a 1x system for where I live, but having the 26t for bailout on tired days is nice.
Here's the bike out for a joy ride with my lady.
It's a fun bike to ride, even loaded down for my commute. The 42t chainring with 11-32 is great as a 1x system for where I live, but having the 26t for bailout on tired days is nice.
Here's the bike out for a joy ride with my lady.
-Shin
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Have biked to work on recumbents for a decade. In March began using a long wheelbase bike as my commuter.
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That too long front fender is going to be trouble when you drop off a high curb, slow or not. I tried mine like that one day and I figured that out soon after. So I chopped off another inch and a half and made a boot flap about 5" clear. I had 2 rear old fenders to work with.
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@High Fist Shin, I've found that getting two flats in a day is very unlikely. When it happens, they usually have a common cause such as a wire that should have been removed after the first puncture. To balance my risk and trouble, I carry one spare tube and a patch kit (and of course a pump). If I get a second flat, I'll patch on the road, but I'd rather not. I check my vulcanizing fluid periodically, since an open tube dries up over time. At home, I use a big can of the stuff rather than a tiny squeeze tube, and this way, I avoid opening the tubes.
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@High Fist Shin, I've found that getting two flats in a day is very unlikely. When it happens, they usually have a common cause such as a wire that should have been removed after the first puncture. To balance my risk and trouble, I carry one spare tube and a patch kit (and of course a pump). If I get a second flat, I'll patch on the road, but I'd rather not. I check my vulcanizing fluid periodically, since an open tube dries up over time. At home, I use a big can of the stuff rather than a tiny squeeze tube, and this way, I avoid opening the tubes.
You are right, two in one day is highly unlikely. I just want to be prepared because I have had the worst luck. Three rides, three flats and each one was different. Twice it was a wire sliver; one in the rear tire, one in the front and the third time it was glass. I guess I"m getting a bit paranoid. I picked up a nice Topeak mini-pump, some more patches and a new tube. I think I'm all set for now. I'll start the commute next week. 20 miles each way and I can't wait to begin. Thanks for your excellent advise. It is appreciated.
-Shin
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ST400.
This thing has been my daily rider for about 2 years of commuting, and it's like the postal service: it delivers me in rain, snow, ice, you name it. Needs a few tweaks--700c wheels are coming soon--but I've generally got it set up how I like it.
ST400.
This thing has been my daily rider for about 2 years of commuting, and it's like the postal service: it delivers me in rain, snow, ice, you name it. Needs a few tweaks--700c wheels are coming soon--but I've generally got it set up how I like it.
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This is my daily ride, an '04 Eros. I do have a carbon seat post and carbon drops that compliment the buttery smooth steel frame. I'm running 700 x 23 Vittora Rubino Pro Slick tires and haven't had a single flat in the four years using these tires. I did get new tires as the old ones were showing their age, but never flatted.
The frame is a little big so I had to reverse the seat post clamp to move me up a bit. I also ride with a backpack quite often so adding the stem riser helps keep me upright when riding with my hands on the hoods.
The frame is a little big so I had to reverse the seat post clamp to move me up a bit. I also ride with a backpack quite often so adding the stem riser helps keep me upright when riding with my hands on the hoods.
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My new Raleigh Redux 1 at the office. I'm currently wearing a backpack instead of using saddlebags, etc. Pros and cons on backpacks versus bags/racks?
I will be adding fenders for sure. Not sure what else this bike will need.
FYI: This is my first bike in 15 years. So glad to be back on two wheels.
I will be adding fenders for sure. Not sure what else this bike will need.
FYI: This is my first bike in 15 years. So glad to be back on two wheels.
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I like wald folding baskets with a backpack inside. The lack of sweaty back plus the convenience of a backpack when you get to your destination. Sure it makes your bike heavier, but my commuter rig was never meant to be a lightweight and they're great for grocery trips too and fold up out the way when not in use.
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My new Raleigh Redux 1 at the office. I'm currently wearing a backpack instead of using saddlebags, etc. Pros and cons on backpacks versus bags/racks?
I will be adding fenders for sure. Not sure what else this bike will need.
FYI: This is my first bike in 15 years. So glad to be back on two wheels.
I will be adding fenders for sure. Not sure what else this bike will need.
FYI: This is my first bike in 15 years. So glad to be back on two wheels.
I would definitely go rack and fenders, if your bike will accept both.