Commuter Bicycle Pics
11-15-09, 01:14 PM
#5853
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11-15-09, 08:55 PM
#5854
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More like light ninja.. my rear light is a PB superflash. The mount is on the rack...cant see it due to my bag. I don't leave the lights on the bike during the day, too tempting to steal when I lock up.
I run a fenix L2D Q5 light up front with a two fish lock block for easy removal.
I run a fenix L2D Q5 light up front with a two fish lock block for easy removal.
11-15-09, 11:02 PM
#5855
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Location: Albany, GA
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Got a headlight, bar tape, waterbottle cages, and tweaked the handlebar and stem angle. Nicest bike I've ever had, even if it is like 14 years old.
The headlight is very bright:
The headlight is very bright:
11-16-09, 05:43 PM
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Actually, you'd be surprised what pledge can do... (It can't keep dirt out of the chain like a fender can though.) It can keep dirt from sticking... and when it does 'stick' it is easily removed... with pledge on a rag. It is about the only thing I've found that'll keep my spokes and rims clean and shiny, and you get a lemony-fresh scent. (But, I still want at least a front fender for new commuter!)
I'll have to give it a try once I get my bike back in my household goods shipment from Korea.
11-17-09, 10:49 AM
#5857
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Bikes: The Bullitt, The Clockwork Orange, The commuter and The Fuji
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Winter Commuter
Swapped out the front fork to a Surly for clearance and now some v-brakes upfront and an 18t instead of 16t in the rear, and this thing has been great in the snow and slush so far this year (2 storms).
11-17-09, 02:57 PM
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Bikes: Surly Crosscheck, Schwinn Traveler, Trek Antelope
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11-19-09, 03:51 PM
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Bikes: 2013 Cannondale Supersix Evo; 2013 Soma Smoothie; 2010 Cannondale Supersix; 2008 Cervelo RS; 2008 Surly Long Haul Trucker
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Here's my commuter: Surly Long Haul Trucker, Brooks B-17, Schwalbe Durano tires, Honjo fenders, Dinotte lights front and back, Topeak rack, Shimano SPDs (cleats on one side, platforms on the other).
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11-19-09, 10:21 PM
#5860
230lb Hill Climber
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Location: Colorado
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This is my KNS Solo One SE. I love this bike i have added Chris King Hubs laced to stans arches and chris king headset/ sunline xc one stem/ ESI grips. SLX cranks Avid BB7 disc brakes with Avid speed levers. I am currently running 32x19 as it has been snowing here and the bike path has snow and icy spots. I am also training for a 24hr mtb race so might as well get use to the knobbies. The last pic is her setup for summer and outfitted with the fenders and DIY light sytem. I am so happy with the 29er SS as a commuter as she provides so many options for all conditions. I do have a Nashki Custom Sport but she has been placed on the trainer.
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11-21-09, 01:08 PM
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My 1972 Schwinn Sprint. Have since replaced brake cables, tuned derailleurs, adjusted brakes, replaced chain, and added Planet Bike Superflash light to the rear. Weighs 38 lbs... Used in a few 'cross races as well. Aside from snapping its brake cables at high speed and breaking 2 chains it has been reliable... 
11-22-09, 11:54 PM
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Ok, i'm new here in the commuter section and though I should stop in and say hi and show you guys my sorry excuse for a commuter bike. LOL. I dont commute alot right now cause I life a long way from work and its winter in Colorado and i'm a wuss. I do not have a complete up to date pic right now but will get one soon.
The bike is setup fixed and has no brakes on it right now. Im trying to work around my expensive 35c studded tires, brakes, and fenders. Trying to find something to work but dont think im gonna have any luck. Any way. Here she is in all her glory. Try not to laugh to hard.
The bike is setup fixed and has no brakes on it right now. Im trying to work around my expensive 35c studded tires, brakes, and fenders. Trying to find something to work but dont think im gonna have any luck. Any way. Here she is in all her glory. Try not to laugh to hard.
11-22-09, 11:56 PM
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Here is my sorry excuse for a commuter. I am in the process of working on trying to fit some fenders in there with my brakes and 35c tires. Not workin to well. Ill get an updated pic to you soon. Iv got my lights and whatnot on there now.
11-23-09, 12:15 AM
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11-23-09, 06:37 AM
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After 4 years, a couple of multi-week tours, dozens of multi-day tours and countless commuting miles, it was time for my girl, the Fuji World, to get a makeover. I replaced original carbon 'touring' fork with a cromo disc fork, replaced the front shorty 4's (which I always hated) with an Avid BB7 disc brake, replaced the stock wheels with Velocity Deep Vs with new Conti Top Contacts, replaced the bar-cons with brifters and replaced the chain. When Tektro cantis are back in stock I'll probably replace the rear Shorties too.
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11-23-09, 08:10 AM
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11-23-09, 11:25 AM
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I think it's hardly a "sorry excuse." It's a nice bike with tons of potential. Soma Fabrications makes some nice Euro Trip fenders that are 37mm wide and just might fit your bike.
11-23-09, 01:43 PM
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Iv got 35c Nokian studded tires on it right now that the factory over mold, the little pieces of rubber that hang off a new tires, rubs on the bottom of the fork crown. In otherwords there is no room in the front for a fender to protrude out the front of the fork. Ill have to cut my fender off to stop at the back of the fork crown. Ther rear is not much of an issue minus the fact the brakes do not have a lot of clearance in them. I might look into some different brakes. I spent to much on the tires to just ditch them right now. My next set will probably be a little narrower.
I dont know what year this bike is. It was given to me a few months back so I did something with it. I am running fixed on it for simplicity sakes. I ride a Pinarello Pista all summer long so fixed is nothing new to me. Iv also hear that fixed is a really safe bet in bad weather conditions.
This is my first winter commuting and im not doing it to much for the fact I live a long way from work and im a wuss in the colorado cold. LOL.
I dont know what year this bike is. It was given to me a few months back so I did something with it. I am running fixed on it for simplicity sakes. I ride a Pinarello Pista all summer long so fixed is nothing new to me. Iv also hear that fixed is a really safe bet in bad weather conditions.
This is my first winter commuting and im not doing it to much for the fact I live a long way from work and im a wuss in the colorado cold. LOL.
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11-23-09, 04:15 PM
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Iv got 35c Nokian studded tires on it right now that the factory over mold, the little pieces of rubber that hang off a new tires, rubs on the bottom of the fork crown. In otherwords there is no room in the front for a fender to protrude out the front of the fork. Ill have to cut my fender off to stop at the back of the fork crown. Ther rear is not much of an issue minus the fact the brakes do not have a lot of clearance in them. I might look into some different brakes. I spent to much on the tires to just ditch them right now. My next set will probably be a little narrower.
11-23-09, 05:03 PM
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Check out this thread for an idea on how to solve your fender clearance problem. Looks to me like it just might work for you.
11-24-09, 11:21 AM
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Heck paint those spokes gold too!
11-24-09, 12:02 PM
#5872
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My commuter, during yesterday's foggy morning commute
1994 Nishiki Sport XRS
1994 Nishiki Sport XRS
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11-24-09, 12:38 PM
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The bike is actually brighter in person. Quite a bit brighter than World Rally Blue. I am a rally geek from hell. LOL. I am more into the hill climbs though. I go to watch Pikes Peak International Hill Climb every year. I want to check out a few more of the Colorado hill climbs. Im thinking of trying my hand at them soon. I drive a WRX now but cant risk destroying my only car so I gotta find something else to start building.
11-24-09, 01:53 PM
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So, in theory at least, I've been building my Interstate Blue Surly Cross Check for nearly two months now, mostly waiting -- waiting for the frame to be shipped, waiting for parts to come in, waiting for the powder coating to be done, waiting for the headset to be installed, etc. I'm still waiting for a 175m solid axle to get here.
In the meantime, I decided to throw some spare wheels on with spacers on the freehub so I could actually ride the thing. As of this morning, it's officially a commuter.
For today at least, I used some 29x1.6 Continental Town Rides I had hanging around. After just 11 miles, I'm liking this a lot.
In the meantime, I decided to throw some spare wheels on with spacers on the freehub so I could actually ride the thing. As of this morning, it's officially a commuter.
For today at least, I used some 29x1.6 Continental Town Rides I had hanging around. After just 11 miles, I'm liking this a lot.
11-24-09, 01:58 PM
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The bike is actually brighter in person. Quite a bit brighter than World Rally Blue. I am a rally geek from hell. LOL. I am more into the hill climbs though. I go to watch Pikes Peak International Hill Climb every year. I want to check out a few more of the Colorado hill climbs. Im thinking of trying my hand at them soon. I drive a WRX now but cant risk destroying my only car so I gotta find something else to start building.