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Went on a quick ride tonight before it got too foggy. Saddle bag comes off and I only run one set of lights front and back. This was a just in case kind of thing.
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Posted these over on the SS & FG forum, in wondering over I figured I'd share them here too.
Current ride and general winter takeover, a very non-stock Nashbar SSCX.
And my rest of the year all weather sticker bombed disc brake fixed gear commuter:
Current ride and general winter takeover, a very non-stock Nashbar SSCX.
And my rest of the year all weather sticker bombed disc brake fixed gear commuter:
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I tried affixing a part of an old plastic fender on my front as well, but couldn't get it aligned perfectly, and because it was rigid it just stayed misaligned. I ended up taking it off as I didn't want to take any chances with it, especially on the front end.
Your hack works well though, though I'm not crazy about the aesthetics.
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DarkShot, both of your bikes are very well dressed! (And you are a good photographer)
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Interesting DIY mudflaps you got. Cut out piece of a tire?
I tried affixing a part of an old plastic fender on my front as well, but couldn't get it aligned perfectly, and because it was rigid it just stayed misaligned. I ended up taking it off as I didn't want to take any chances with it, especially on the front end.
Your hack works well though, though I'm not crazy about the aesthetics.
I tried affixing a part of an old plastic fender on my front as well, but couldn't get it aligned perfectly, and because it was rigid it just stayed misaligned. I ended up taking it off as I didn't want to take any chances with it, especially on the front end.
Your hack works well though, though I'm not crazy about the aesthetics.
Cheers!
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I like both of those bikes, @DarkShot. They look practical and fun.
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Darkshot,what basket do you have on the front rack of the Nashbar? I have the same rack and I've been looking for one that would fit. Thanks
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I'm trying to squeeze in the budget a powder-coating for my signatory commuter ride and choosing the color is so tough for me!
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Here's a shot of my new commuter. Bought it in Jan.
[IMG]Grand Canal east of Priest by res1due, on Flickr[/IMG]
This was shot yesterday on a recreational ride. I don't carry the handlebar bag on commutes usually.
[IMG]Grand Canal east of Priest by res1due, on Flickr[/IMG]
This was shot yesterday on a recreational ride. I don't carry the handlebar bag on commutes usually.
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Upgraded to this. Fenders and rack pending.
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@DarkShot, what is that sticker covered beauty? I suppose it doesn't matter, it's awesome regardless of make and model.
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@DarkShot, what is that sticker covered beauty? I suppose it doesn't matter, it's awesome regardless of make and model.
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Present incarnation of the XR800
Untitled by Darth Lefty, on Flickr
SMP saddle on Cinelli seat post
1970's Gerry Burgess rando handlebars on a tall 80mm Origin8 stem
Vittoria Voyager Hyper tires on Nashbar Vuelta HD wheels
Maximum heresy controls: Athena 3x11-speed brifters running a Tiagra 9x12-27 cassette, Truvativ road triple ISIS crankset, Deore M592 RD, X5 FD, Paul Racer brakes.
Possible future upgrades... I have some panniers with the contemporary nested C logo. 11-34 cassette and 28-38-48 rings for towing, that's why it has the big RD, or it could wind up a 1x11. Nicer wheelset. Powdercoat and new decals.
Untitled by Darth Lefty, on Flickr
SMP saddle on Cinelli seat post
1970's Gerry Burgess rando handlebars on a tall 80mm Origin8 stem
Vittoria Voyager Hyper tires on Nashbar Vuelta HD wheels
Maximum heresy controls: Athena 3x11-speed brifters running a Tiagra 9x12-27 cassette, Truvativ road triple ISIS crankset, Deore M592 RD, X5 FD, Paul Racer brakes.
Possible future upgrades... I have some panniers with the contemporary nested C logo. 11-34 cassette and 28-38-48 rings for towing, that's why it has the big RD, or it could wind up a 1x11. Nicer wheelset. Powdercoat and new decals.
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Haven't posted one here for a while. Here is one from today. The white building in the background is where I have my office. I need to get the fenders I bought on this puppy, didn't expect the warm weather so soon.
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I'm not gonna lie, that brown saddle and matching tape looks pretty sweet on there. Not a fan of the seatpost but for some reason, with this colorway, it just works.
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From that point to work do you just CX straight through those weeds?
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I know what you mean. I don't particularly like like the looks on a Roubaix (which I am thinking about getting someday), but it seems to somehow work on this bike.
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Prairie grass It is a restored Prairie area. That is not actually on my commute path but on a four mile circular road on the site (it is a large site). I commute mostly on limestone/gravel that go through forest preserve and restored prairie, with some portion of paved road. My long commute (> 30 mi RT) I don't have to ride on any road until I get on-site. On shorter days in fall I have to do more road for a shorter commute ( 26-28 mi). Gravel bike is ideal.
In the winter and early spring I can't commute because the trails are the only safe path to my work. The alternative is a busy 50-60 mph road that is pretty risky.
In the winter and early spring I can't commute because the trails are the only safe path to my work. The alternative is a busy 50-60 mph road that is pretty risky.
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Here's my Jamus Aurora with Origin8 mustache bars. Finally have a pannier situation I'm happy with. I'm using some cheapo Axiom panniers I found on Amazon: the "Mount Royale" model.
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My Brother's New Bike
My brother and sister in law are moving back to the twin cities after 10 years abroad. They'll be living in a spot where everything is accessible by bike paths, and I'm building them commuter bikes as a housewarming gift. I tried to make the nicest bikes I could as cheap as I could, getting a lot of stuff used and from my parts bin. This is the one for my brother, right after I took it out for it's first ride.
It's a Soma ES with Vuelta 36-spoke wheels. I really like the frame-- I'd heard a lot of praise for Soma, but I'd never ridden one. I like the subtle slope of the top tube and long head tube. Even without much stack height I was able to get the bars up to what I consider a comfortable height. On my bikes I often end up with a comically large number of spacers! I found the frame used on Ebay.
Gearing is 1x8, with a surly stainless steel chainring, a 105 derailleur, and a bar end shifter. The 105 derailleur has a really short cage, and is stretched to its limit with this cassette. I wanted to use this derailleur because it's a nice one, but I'm not sure. I might change it out. It can hit all the gears though.
Tires are panaracer pasela, and it's a Blackburn EX-1 rack. All together it weighs 27.2 pounds. Overall I really like it. It's fast and reasonably light, and I like the look. The frame really softens out bumps in the road. I'll post my sister in law's bike when I finish it.
It's a Soma ES with Vuelta 36-spoke wheels. I really like the frame-- I'd heard a lot of praise for Soma, but I'd never ridden one. I like the subtle slope of the top tube and long head tube. Even without much stack height I was able to get the bars up to what I consider a comfortable height. On my bikes I often end up with a comically large number of spacers! I found the frame used on Ebay.
Gearing is 1x8, with a surly stainless steel chainring, a 105 derailleur, and a bar end shifter. The 105 derailleur has a really short cage, and is stretched to its limit with this cassette. I wanted to use this derailleur because it's a nice one, but I'm not sure. I might change it out. It can hit all the gears though.
Tires are panaracer pasela, and it's a Blackburn EX-1 rack. All together it weighs 27.2 pounds. Overall I really like it. It's fast and reasonably light, and I like the look. The frame really softens out bumps in the road. I'll post my sister in law's bike when I finish it.
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My brother and sister in law are moving back to the twin cities after 10 years abroad. They'll be living in a spot where everything is accessible by bike paths, and I'm building them commuter bikes as a housewarming gift. I tried to make the nicest bikes I could as cheap as I could, getting a lot of stuff used and from my parts bin. This is the one for my brother, right after I took it out for it's first ride.
It's a Soma ES with Vuelta 36-spoke wheels. I really like the frame-- I'd heard a lot of praise for Soma, but I'd never ridden one. I like the subtle slope of the top tube and long head tube. Even without much stack height I was able to get the bars up to what I consider a comfortable height. On my bikes I often end up with a comically large number of spacers! I found the frame used on Ebay.
Gearing is 1x8, with a surly stainless steel chainring, a 105 derailleur, and a bar end shifter. The 105 derailleur has a really short cage, and is stretched to its limit with this cassette. I wanted to use this derailleur because it's a nice one, but I'm not sure. I might change it out. It can hit all the gears though.
Tires are panaracer pasela, and it's a Blackburn EX-1 rack. All together it weighs 27.2 pounds. Overall I really like it. It's fast and reasonably light, and I like the look. The frame really softens out bumps in the road. I'll post my sister in law's bike when I finish it.
It's a Soma ES with Vuelta 36-spoke wheels. I really like the frame-- I'd heard a lot of praise for Soma, but I'd never ridden one. I like the subtle slope of the top tube and long head tube. Even without much stack height I was able to get the bars up to what I consider a comfortable height. On my bikes I often end up with a comically large number of spacers! I found the frame used on Ebay.
Gearing is 1x8, with a surly stainless steel chainring, a 105 derailleur, and a bar end shifter. The 105 derailleur has a really short cage, and is stretched to its limit with this cassette. I wanted to use this derailleur because it's a nice one, but I'm not sure. I might change it out. It can hit all the gears though.
Tires are panaracer pasela, and it's a Blackburn EX-1 rack. All together it weighs 27.2 pounds. Overall I really like it. It's fast and reasonably light, and I like the look. The frame really softens out bumps in the road. I'll post my sister in law's bike when I finish it.
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