Commuter Bicycle Pics
04-14-10, 06:32 AM
#6351
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https://www.amazon.com/MINOURA-WATER-.../dp/B001N5EJPI
04-14-10, 12:45 PM
#6352
Stealing Spokes since 82'
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slight update new chain shifter and stupid cheap derailer(why did i go cheap) just tuned and cleaned out all the winter crap outta it finally. She still looks good for how many miles are on her
04-14-10, 08:13 PM
#6354
danke
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^Hey mvelocity, i saw that schwinn at a local target and thought it was pretty high end for a "wally" bike. How much did you pay?
I LOVE MY DAWES!
I LOVE MY DAWES!
04-14-10, 09:09 PM
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for 304$..really impressed so far.
04-15-10, 05:54 AM
#6356
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04-15-10, 08:33 AM
#6357
carbureted legs
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^for real. That actually looks like a pretty decent bike, and for $250? I could use another bike..
04-15-10, 12:00 PM
#6358
Stealing Spokes since 82'
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but i agree with the loving the dawes i recently bought a lighting dlx i love it
04-15-10, 02:22 PM
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danke
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You can get this chain watcher: https://www.pricepoint.com/detail/184...in-Watcher.htm
It keeps the chain from dropping off the inner side of the crankset. Looks like this on the bike:
04-15-10, 03:30 PM
#6361
Stealing Spokes since 82'
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yeah thanks ill try that everything else ive done has not worked
Not at all, make sure your chain is at the correct length. Could also be your crank's chainline not agreeing with the gear changes.
You can get this chain watcher: https://www.pricepoint.com/detail/184...in-Watcher.htm
It keeps the chain from dropping off the inner side of the crankset. Looks like this on the bike:
You can get this chain watcher: https://www.pricepoint.com/detail/184...in-Watcher.htm
It keeps the chain from dropping off the inner side of the crankset. Looks like this on the bike:
04-17-10, 06:56 PM
#6363
Canadian Commuter
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Here's my Trek FX 7.5.. Added rack, fenders, computer, continental touring tires, mirror and new seat. It's my baby.
04-17-10, 08:27 PM
#6364
weights are heavy
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Fiori Roma
Not the most practical commuter (only takes 23's) but I love zipping around the city on this thing.
These were assembled in Canada with Ishiwata tubing. I've heard some bad things about Biopace, but it suits me just fine..
These were assembled in Canada with Ishiwata tubing. I've heard some bad things about Biopace, but it suits me just fine..
04-18-10, 01:02 AM
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ive come to enjoy biopace it doesnt seem to tense up your thigh muscles as much and make it easier to walk around when you get to where your going
04-18-10, 02:28 AM
#6366
Bicycle Repair Man !!!
I love springtime because I can commute on this... 
04-18-10, 02:44 AM
#6367
Bicycle Repair Man !!!
Fioris are nice bikes and there is nothing wrong with Biopace chain rings... the folks who criticize them don't understand the physics of what makes them work as they do and non round chain wheels are making a comeback.
04-18-10, 05:14 AM
#6368
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I love my Biopace chainring. I built my Surly around it!
04-19-10, 07:25 PM
#6370
Delusions of Grandeur
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^^^^^Very nice Predictive^^^^^
04-19-10, 10:52 PM
#6372
Newbie
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Just wanted to show you guys my new ride, I know it doesn't compare to what some of you have, but since my daily commute is only around 4 miles, I figure this would do the job?!
Living in Japan does present a few problems...one of them is finding the right size bike
Sure you have imports, but they tend to cost an arm and a leg!
I went to my LBS, rode on a few and this was the most comfortable for me and for around 330us$ I couldn't pass it up...and yes it is made in China
Anyway here are the pics...
Living in Japan does present a few problems...one of them is finding the right size bike
Sure you have imports, but they tend to cost an arm and a leg!
I went to my LBS, rode on a few and this was the most comfortable for me and for around 330us$ I couldn't pass it up...and yes it is made in China
Anyway here are the pics...
04-19-10, 10:58 PM
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aka Tom Reingold
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I'm not sneering, vikiing. That's a perfect commuter bike. The only funny thing is that the name is the French plural word for horses!
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04-20-10, 12:27 AM
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Just wanted to show you guys my new ride, I know it doesn't compare to what some of you have, but since my daily commute is only around 4 miles, I figure this would do the job?!
Living in Japan does present a few problems...one of them is finding the right size bike
Sure you have imports, but they tend to cost an arm and a leg!
I went to my LBS, rode on a few and this was the most comfortable for me and for around 330us$ I couldn't pass it up...and yes it is made in China
Anyway here are the pics...
Living in Japan does present a few problems...one of them is finding the right size bike
Sure you have imports, but they tend to cost an arm and a leg!
I went to my LBS, rode on a few and this was the most comfortable for me and for around 330us$ I couldn't pass it up...and yes it is made in China
Anyway here are the pics...
04-20-10, 09:51 AM
#6375
Clyde that Rides
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Here's my "new" commuter... it's not fast, but it's fairly comfortable. It gets me where I'm going and transports my stuff as I see fit. To those who say a front load effects handling, I'll agreed, but I only notice it when I have to do quick turns at low speed, like a switchback, or around a traffic control device. I'm still faster on my Aurora, but I've grown a bit nervous about parking that bike on campus, this bike works.
It's a mid 90s Specialized Hardrock that I've upgraded significantly... Cheapo Gotham tires, On One Mary Handlebar, new front brake and brake lever, Cardiff Saddle, Peltscher rack on the front with a wald basket ziptied on, MKS pedals with Power Grips. I'm digging the Sackville saddlebag. So here's my poor man's Rivendell...
Edit: Fixed pix
It's a mid 90s Specialized Hardrock that I've upgraded significantly... Cheapo Gotham tires, On One Mary Handlebar, new front brake and brake lever, Cardiff Saddle, Peltscher rack on the front with a wald basket ziptied on, MKS pedals with Power Grips. I'm digging the Sackville saddlebag. So here's my poor man's Rivendell...
Edit: Fixed pix
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