Commuter Bicycle Pics
06-24-10, 03:17 PM
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https://ecom1.planetbike.com/fenders.html
REI usually has them in stock.
EDIT
Thought you were talking about the Miyata fenders.
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06-24-10, 11:51 PM
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Can't compete with some of these great bikes, but might as well add mine!
'89-'91 ish Miyata Seven Ten (710) 54cm. Bought from a nice oldie on Craigslist for $250! Great deal in my book especially around Boston! Added about $150 in upgrades to make it suitable for commuting (lights not on for picture - 1W blaze and LD600), and will be starting my new job in a few weeks! Can't wait
'89-'91 ish Miyata Seven Ten (710) 54cm. Bought from a nice oldie on Craigslist for $250! Great deal in my book especially around Boston! Added about $150 in upgrades to make it suitable for commuting (lights not on for picture - 1W blaze and LD600), and will be starting my new job in a few weeks! Can't wait
How did you get your name MijnWraak? (Just wondering as I'm Dutch)
06-25-10, 12:55 PM
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Noobie of the year :)
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The silver one is for transporting coffee coolattas to my girlfriend 
as it's stiffer and doesn't allow it to slide left or right (I tried using the black plastic one but it fell out on the way and got everywhere haha)Heh, I was trying to find an original username a few years ago for another forum and just put phrases into a translator. Thought it sounded nice and My Revenge is pretty sweet ^_^
06-25-10, 04:03 PM
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Here's my 08 Aurora 59cm. Although it's pretty sporty for a touring rig, it's a great commuter. Picked it up as a new build from a guy who just didn't quite fit it (plus, I think his wife was making him cull the herd). I've got OMM rack, Easton EA50 SL's, Full 105, Thompson front and rear. I just added the leatherette bar tape this last weekend. Now she's just waiting for a brooks and some cages that work with the scheme. I picked it up for a song, so I'm super glad I got it, but I'm considering a Surly Cross Check build for the winter commuting season. I'd really like to fit 700x45's with studs for winter time. My commute is 12-20 miles roundtrip, and this Aurora is super comfy...and pretty fast for a "tourer" [IMG]file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/HPOWNE%7E1/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot.png[/IMG][IMG]file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/HPOWNE%7E1/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-1.png[/IMG]
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06-26-10, 09:25 AM
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Open the attachment up in a new tab/window, and copy the URL, then put [IMG] tags around it
(IMG)https://www.bikeforums.net/attachment...5&d=1277503092(/URL) - just switch parantheses to [brackets]
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06-26-10, 12:00 PM
#6631
Gouge Away
Congrats on the Aurora. I've always thought that the 2006/08 models are awesome looking frames. I test road an 08 when I was looking for a touring bike and was really impressed with it.
06-26-10, 02:59 PM
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Still haven't gotten around to putting fenders on my everyday beater bike, but here she is with new Kenda Kwest 100PSI tires. Went for a 32 mile ride this morning, and the roadie group I was with didn't drop me until about mile 25. Blackburn rack, homemade lights, Nashbar butterfly bar, and a road bike freewheel (I live in Louisiana, no hills).
06-26-10, 03:35 PM
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Open the attachment up in a new tab/window, and copy the URL, then put [IMG] tags around it
(IMG)https://www.bikeforums.net/attachment...5&d=1277503092(/URL) - just switch parantheses to [brackets]
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06-26-10, 05:49 PM
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Noobie of the year :)
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oops, do [ IMG ] url [ /img ] without spaces ^_^ sorry! the (URL) was a typo :3
I took a picture so its easier to see
without the [/QUOTE]! forgot to crop that out haha
I took a picture so its easier to see
without the [/QUOTE]! forgot to crop that out haha
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06-26-10, 07:34 PM
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Still haven't gotten around to putting fenders on my everyday beater bike, but here she is with new Kenda Kwest 100PSI tires. Went for a 32 mile ride this morning, and the roadie group I was with didn't drop me until about mile 25. Blackburn rack, homemade lights, Nashbar butterfly bar, and a road bike freewheel (I live in Louisiana, no hills).
06-26-10, 11:49 PM
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[QUOTE=MijnWraak;11023106]oops, do [ IMG ] url [ /img ] without spaces ^_^ sorry! the (URL) was a typo :3
I took a picture so its easier to see
Perfect - Thanks!
I took a picture so its easier to see
Perfect - Thanks!
06-27-10, 04:33 PM
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1984 Trek 520 Touring Bike
This is my daily commuter. (7.33 Miles each way.)
It's a 1984 Trek 520 Touring Bike
The front wheel is a 27" Superchampion with a Continental Ultrasport Tire
The rear wheel is a 27" Matrix Safari with a Continental UltraGatorskin Tire
The rear rack is a Jim Blackburn
The seat is about to be replaced by a Brooks B17
The Pannier is borrowed from a co-worker.
The Fenders are SKS 45mm Fenders.
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It's a 1984 Trek 520 Touring Bike
The front wheel is a 27" Superchampion with a Continental Ultrasport Tire
The rear wheel is a 27" Matrix Safari with a Continental UltraGatorskin Tire
The rear rack is a Jim Blackburn
The seat is about to be replaced by a Brooks B17
The Pannier is borrowed from a co-worker.
The Fenders are SKS 45mm Fenders.
IMG_2497..jpg
06-28-10, 12:14 PM
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This bike is cat approved
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Exactly and the step through frame is a must for some women who claim (based on lots of their own experience) of being enormously clumsy. I don't know if I'll ever buy my wife a bike that isn't a step through bike again. No matter the type because its so easy to get whatever type of bike frame (mountain, road, vintage bike) with that quality and build it up how she wants it.
I have a Women's AMF Scorcher roadbike that I plan on fixing up to ride around for myself for a fun cruiser or something cool. Why? It looks freaking awesome with everything red, bartape, seat and just looks like some sort of weird hotrod roadbike. I don't really care if its a women's bike its going to be awesome. =)
I have a Women's AMF Scorcher roadbike that I plan on fixing up to ride around for myself for a fun cruiser or something cool. Why? It looks freaking awesome with everything red, bartape, seat and just looks like some sort of weird hotrod roadbike. I don't really care if its a women's bike its going to be awesome. =)
06-29-10, 05:30 AM
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06-29-10, 06:04 AM
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Dawes Discovery 601 Hybrid (2001)
Been through the wars a bit
Been through the wars a bit
06-29-10, 08:37 PM
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1986 Bridgestone 400. I added a bunch of stuff that I had on hand and it is a really nice riding bike. These were considered to be the "lower end" of Bridgestone's line but I really like it!
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06-29-10, 09:07 PM
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I love my bridgestone MTB. And that is the first time I have ever seen drop brake levers used horizontally. It all came out really nice though.
06-29-10, 11:39 PM
#6646
Bicycle Repair Man !!!
A few upgrades for the Pug... Suntour; Honor, half ratchets, wide range Sntour 6 speed, and 27 inch Schwalbe Marathons.
She is such a sweet riding bike.
She is such a sweet riding bike.
06-30-10, 01:26 PM
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All-American frame rebuilt with Euro Flair!
My European-inspired, refurbished Schwinn Caliente commuter bike!
The inspiration:
(My grandmother, touring Europe in the 40's):
The inspiration:
(My grandmother, touring Europe in the 40's):
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06-30-10, 08:34 PM
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The bag is an older style" Kevin"s Bag from Rivendell. I think they renamed it and it is now the Sackville xtra small. I know some folks don't care for Rivendell but this bag is really well made and really useful.
