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Originally Posted by rykoala
OK by using your dating method I found that my frame is a 1985. It has the CroMoly frame and Hi-Tensile fork blades. Sounds like we have the same bike, in different sizes! My bike will be finished tonight (gotta get the brakes routed) and I'll get a picture snapped but I won't have it until later this week. Still haven't bought a digital! Ours have the same color scheme too, which is cool.
I debated about converting mine to singlespeed but I found a Raleigh frame instead. My Centurion was originally a 12 speed and is 21 now. The crankset is original (Sugino VT) and had the threaded holes to add the granny ring. I also exchanged the 6 speed freewheel for a 7. I finally wore out the hubs and went to 700C when I built new rims. Mine was originally 27" rim equipped. Incidentally I used the original brakes when I went to 700C. They're long reach and work with the smaller diameter rims.
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That is interesting. Mine is equipped with 27" wheels because its what I had on hand, and what I could get. So it was designed for 27" in mind then, which is great, as it'll make it that much easier to get fenders to fit. I was worrying that I was trying to fit 27" wheels on a frame designed for 700c. My next wheelset for it will be 700c though
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Originally Posted by rykoala
That is interesting. Mine is equipped with 27" wheels because its what I had on hand, and what I could get. So it was designed for 27" in mind then, which is great, as it'll make it that much easier to get fenders to fit. I was worrying that I was trying to fit 27" wheels on a frame designed for 700c. My next wheelset for it will be 700c though
What are you using for a rear hub on your SS? I've got a redished wheel with an old freewheel hub and bmx freewheel. I want to eventually go to a flipflop fixed/free but want to stay with 36 hole drilling, decent bearings, and reasonably low cost.
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I've got a Suzue basic hub, which is low end. I've heard lots of bad things about them actually, but I'll ride it until it breaks or strips or whatever. Then I'll upgrade.
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Have made some minor changes (black 105 calipers, silver bottle cages) but otherwise it's the same.
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Originally Posted by jimhens714
Do you remember where you bought it?
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#282
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Bikes: Setavento Ti Roadbike, Kona Jake The Snake CX, Surly Cross Check Fixed Commuter, Brompton folder
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Here is my trusty Surly CrossCheck commuter/tourer.
Surly Cross-Check 60cm
FSA Orbit XL-II
Salsa Moto Ace stem
Salsa Pro Road bar
Pro seatpost
Fizik Pave CP saddle
105 tripple RD
105 tripple FD
Dura Ace bar-end shifters
Dia-Compe 287V brake levers
Deore V-Brakes
105 tripple crank
Deore LX 36h hubs
Mavic A719 36h rims
Schwalbe Marathon 700x30
Tubus rack
SKS fenders with mud-flap
I use this for my winter commutes if the roads are snow free. If there is snow I use my Cyclo Cross with Nokian studded tires.
Surly Cross-Check 60cm
FSA Orbit XL-II
Salsa Moto Ace stem
Salsa Pro Road bar
Pro seatpost
Fizik Pave CP saddle
105 tripple RD
105 tripple FD
Dura Ace bar-end shifters
Dia-Compe 287V brake levers
Deore V-Brakes
105 tripple crank
Deore LX 36h hubs
Mavic A719 36h rims
Schwalbe Marathon 700x30
Tubus rack
SKS fenders with mud-flap
I use this for my winter commutes if the roads are snow free. If there is snow I use my Cyclo Cross with Nokian studded tires.
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Here's my winter commuter:
Motobecane Grand Touring 53cm
Suntour Cyclone Derailleurs w/ Barcons
Mafac Racer Brakes
Brooks B15
Matrix rims w/ Specialized sealed hubs
Motobecane Grand Touring 53cm
Suntour Cyclone Derailleurs w/ Barcons
Mafac Racer Brakes
Brooks B15
Matrix rims w/ Specialized sealed hubs
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Originally Posted by nick burns
Here's my winter commuter:
Motobecane Grand Touring 53cm
Suntour Cyclone Derailleurs w/ Barcons
Mafac Racer Brakes
Brooks B15
Matrix rims w/ Specialized sealed hubs
Motobecane Grand Touring 53cm
Suntour Cyclone Derailleurs w/ Barcons
Mafac Racer Brakes
Brooks B15
Matrix rims w/ Specialized sealed hubs
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Originally Posted by rainedon
That is a nice looking commuter. How much clearance do you have between those tires and your brakes?
From the sidewall- 1/8"
From the tread- 1/4"
The frame came w/ 27" wheels, so the 700c wheels give a bit more clearance. The Mafac's provide a very good tire clearance, I have 37's on now & I could probably go up to 40. People rag on 'em but if you get rid of the crappy stock pads & cables, replace w/ Kool Stops they'll stop a truck.
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You know, there's a lot of very new bikes in this forum, and lots of them are suspiciously clean...
Pardon my nasty suspicious nature!
Anyone have any pictures of their beloved old hack that they've used for years and never bother to clean 'cause it only gets mucky again? Or maybe no-one wants to take photos of those sorts of bikes!
Does anyone commute on a recumbent?
Pardon my nasty suspicious nature!
Anyone have any pictures of their beloved old hack that they've used for years and never bother to clean 'cause it only gets mucky again? Or maybe no-one wants to take photos of those sorts of bikes!
Does anyone commute on a recumbent?
#287
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Here is my winter commuter, go into my "photo" album (at the bottom), look in "my bikes" and you'll see my summer and winter commuter.
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Here is my rainbike (commuter) ... C'dale BadBoy Ultra with a few upgrades. Fenders, trusty NiteRider Digital pro12e, Thomson setback, Fizik Airone, LPComposites anatomic bar end, 2 Cussi Elite's. Chainrings are a bit small, looking to upgrade (larger) very soon. L O V E the brakes, and the fact that after a very wet and dirty commute I just park it and forget it (gotta love aluminum for that reason alone).
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Originally Posted by Uncle Phil
You know, there's a lot of very new bikes in this forum, and lots of them are suspiciously clean...
Pardon my nasty suspicious nature!
Anyone have any pictures of their beloved old hack that they've used for years and never bother to clean 'cause it only gets mucky again? Or maybe no-one wants to take photos of those sorts of bikes!
Does anyone commute on a recumbent?
Pardon my nasty suspicious nature!
Anyone have any pictures of their beloved old hack that they've used for years and never bother to clean 'cause it only gets mucky again? Or maybe no-one wants to take photos of those sorts of bikes!
Does anyone commute on a recumbent?
I commute in the Sacramento CA area now so it takes a couple of weeks to get gunked up. When I lived in Vancouver WA it took a day or two and you couldn't even tell what color it was any more.
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Here are my trusted steeds. The Kona is bomber steel for hauling a loaded Bob Trailer, fenders, and a nice bright Nightrider light. I'm outfitting her this weekend with a nice Blackburn expedition rack and Madden Panniers as the trailer is overkill for a daily commute, but the daily overloaded Bailey Bag is starting to kill. The Performance handlebar bag is Total Fred, but so far it's been bombproof and is one hand detachable. My other ride is simple and zoomy for days when I've already hauled in a full supply of work clothes.
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Here's my commuter.
I have clip-on mudguards for winter.
I have clip-on mudguards for winter.
#292
No one carries the DogBoy
I finally took some pics of my commuter bike. Pic 1 is the bike, Pic 2 is the headight setup I've got, Pic 3 is the taillights. I run the lower one on blink. The bright thing in the middle next to the lower blinkie is a reflector.
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Originally Posted by DogBoy
I finally took some pics of my commuter bike. Pic 1 is the bike, Pic 2 is the headight setup I've got, Pic 3 is the taillights. I run the lower one on blink. The bright thing in the middle next to the lower blinkie is a reflector.
What's up with those cranks? How do you pedal that?
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No one carries the DogBoy
Each crank arm is independent. You have to use clipless pedals, and you must pull the crank arm up. Causes a screaming pain in your hip flexors after a short time in the saddle but rounds out your pedal stroke pretty well.
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Originally Posted by DogBoy
Each crank arm is independent. You have to use clipless pedals, and you must pull the crank arm up. Causes a screaming pain in your hip flexors after a short time in the saddle but rounds out your pedal stroke pretty well.
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No one carries the DogBoy
Originally Posted by bostontrevor
Good lord, that's quite a lighting setup. Does search and rescue ever call on you for assistance?
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Here's my baby... got her at a flea market in the lower east side, got a super bargain for her and the ride is amazing. The brazed steel frame is heavy as s*@t but very smooth. I have to ride through fulton mall everyday to get to work, for those of you that live in NYC, you know that's a major bus route, but i take care and the bike is fast and smooth so i'm able to pass buses and avoid crazy NY bus drivers that aim for me. 65' schwinn supersport, radiant coppertone, all original weimann hardware, except for seat and seatpost. got qr collar so i can take my seat with me and qr skewers so i can lock up the tires with the frame. NYC theive take whatever they can get they're hands on. buying this bike originally for commuting but it was so great i got into cycling. I use this for commuting and going around town.
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just joined the list. i commute 4.5 miles each way. the yellow bike is for the nicer weather and the green bike is for snow and carrying heavy loads. i hope the pics come thru.
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