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#326
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Here's the latest in my search for the perfect commuter. It started out with drop bars and an internally geared hub. Then I made it a single speed with mustache bars. Now I've added a second chain ring up front for just a bit of variety without resorting to a dished rear wheel with a cassette full of cogs.
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Location: Alameda, CA
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Bikes: Trek 800 2, one electrified w/xtracaycle, Motobecane Caffe Latte, 1985 Fuji Espree, Giant Rincon
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Here are my commuters. The Motobecane Cafe Latte is my preferred ride, it is a cromoly flat bar road bike. It has 700x28 tires, the panniers are nashbar grocery panniers, I just put my backpack in one of them. I like how they fold flat when not in use. The light is a DIY halogen 20W wired to a homemade lithium battery. It is also wired to the 1.5W amber strobe on the back, that thing is awesome and was $5 from ebay. The switch and fuse are in the bottle. The battery is made for DVD players, it has a built in gauge. Best of all is a switch to change from 12V to 9V output, so I can dim my light if I want to.
The second bike is a 1985 (estimated) Fuji Espree I just picked up for 25 bucks. It has 27" tires. All I did was flip and chop the bar and add zefal fenders and new tires. I use a big fanny pack mounted with pedal straps as a sadlebag. This is my foul weather ride. It has a mount for the same homebrew lighting system.
The second bike is a 1985 (estimated) Fuji Espree I just picked up for 25 bucks. It has 27" tires. All I did was flip and chop the bar and add zefal fenders and new tires. I use a big fanny pack mounted with pedal straps as a sadlebag. This is my foul weather ride. It has a mount for the same homebrew lighting system.
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#329
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namaste that crosscheck is beautiful.. Did you buy it complete from surly, or just get
the frame and part it up yourself? What components did you use?
the frame and part it up yourself? What components did you use?
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Originally Posted by ahpook
namaste that crosscheck is beautiful.. Did you buy it complete from surly, or just get
the frame and part it up yourself? What components did you use?
the frame and part it up yourself? What components did you use?
It's actually a stock '03 crosscheck. I had a framebuilder friend of mine fabricate the disc mount and move the top cable stops over to the other side for a smoother lines. It's built up with a Winwood carbon disc fork, Paul SS disc hubs with disc 700c rims, FSA Gossamer Mega EXO cranks, Avid road disc calipers, and the rest is pretty much normal. It's been a long work in progress!
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here's mine
my new bike
Frame – Condor Cycles custom EM2 Baracchi Cyclocross with disc tab option
Fork – Kona Project 2 disc
Headset – Cane Creek S6
Stem – Deda Big Logo 10cm
Handlebars – Deda Big Piega 44cm
Shifters – Campagnolo Chorus carbon
Derailleurs – Campagnolo Chorus
Hubset – DT Swiss 240S disc 32 hole
Cassette – Campagnolo Chorus 10 13-26
Skewers - Shimano
Spokes – stainless straight gauge
Rims – Mavic CXP33 black 32 hole
Tyres – Specialized All Condition Armadillo 700x25
Crankset – Deda Dpower 172.5 36/46
BB – Deda Dpower Ti
Seat post – Deda Metal Stick
Saddle – Selle Italia Prolink Gel Flow
Brakes – Avid Ball Bearing Road disc brake and disc
Pedals – Time Atac XS
my new bike
Frame – Condor Cycles custom EM2 Baracchi Cyclocross with disc tab option
Fork – Kona Project 2 disc
Headset – Cane Creek S6
Stem – Deda Big Logo 10cm
Handlebars – Deda Big Piega 44cm
Shifters – Campagnolo Chorus carbon
Derailleurs – Campagnolo Chorus
Hubset – DT Swiss 240S disc 32 hole
Cassette – Campagnolo Chorus 10 13-26
Skewers - Shimano
Spokes – stainless straight gauge
Rims – Mavic CXP33 black 32 hole
Tyres – Specialized All Condition Armadillo 700x25
Crankset – Deda Dpower 172.5 36/46
BB – Deda Dpower Ti
Seat post – Deda Metal Stick
Saddle – Selle Italia Prolink Gel Flow
Brakes – Avid Ball Bearing Road disc brake and disc
Pedals – Time Atac XS
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Recommended reading for all cyclists - Cyclecraft - Effective Cycling
Condor Cycles - quite possibly the best bike shop in London
Don't run red lights, wear a helmet, use hand signals, get some cycle lights(front and rear) and, FFS, don't run red lights!
shameless POWERCRANK plug
Recommended reading for all cyclists - Cyclecraft - Effective Cycling
Condor Cycles - quite possibly the best bike shop in London
Don't run red lights, wear a helmet, use hand signals, get some cycle lights(front and rear) and, FFS, don't run red lights!
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Just built up this early 90's cro-mo Mongoose IBOC Comp for my sister-in-law.
This photo is the stripped-down version (no rack, fenders, lights, yet)
This photo is the stripped-down version (no rack, fenders, lights, yet)
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Originally Posted by markhr
here's mine
my new bike
Frame – Condor Cycles custom EM2 Baracchi Cyclocross with disc tab option
Fork – Kona Project 2 disc
Headset – Cane Creek S6
Stem – Deda Big Logo 10cm
Handlebars – Deda Big Piega 44cm
Shifters – Campagnolo Chorus carbon
Derailleurs – Campagnolo Chorus
Hubset – DT Swiss 240S disc 32 hole
Cassette – Campagnolo Chorus 10 13-26
Skewers - Shimano
Spokes – stainless straight gauge
Rims – Mavic CXP33 black 32 hole
Tyres – Specialized All Condition Armadillo 700x25
Crankset – Deda Dpower 172.5 36/46
BB – Deda Dpower Ti
Seat post – Deda Metal Stick
Saddle – Selle Italia Prolink Gel Flow
Brakes – Avid Ball Bearing Road disc brake and disc
Pedals – Time Atac XS
my new bike
Frame – Condor Cycles custom EM2 Baracchi Cyclocross with disc tab option
Fork – Kona Project 2 disc
Headset – Cane Creek S6
Stem – Deda Big Logo 10cm
Handlebars – Deda Big Piega 44cm
Shifters – Campagnolo Chorus carbon
Derailleurs – Campagnolo Chorus
Hubset – DT Swiss 240S disc 32 hole
Cassette – Campagnolo Chorus 10 13-26
Skewers - Shimano
Spokes – stainless straight gauge
Rims – Mavic CXP33 black 32 hole
Tyres – Specialized All Condition Armadillo 700x25
Crankset – Deda Dpower 172.5 36/46
BB – Deda Dpower Ti
Seat post – Deda Metal Stick
Saddle – Selle Italia Prolink Gel Flow
Brakes – Avid Ball Bearing Road disc brake and disc
Pedals – Time Atac XS
Very Nice! The Condor frame is pretty bad a$$. I like the dual stay supports! Great build also.
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thanks dude - it's sweet although you'd laugh at the caliper/v-brake/disc/hub brake debate that's kicked off.
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Recommended reading for all cyclists - Cyclecraft - Effective Cycling
Condor Cycles - quite possibly the best bike shop in London
Don't run red lights, wear a helmet, use hand signals, get some cycle lights(front and rear) and, FFS, don't run red lights!
shameless POWERCRANK plug
Recommended reading for all cyclists - Cyclecraft - Effective Cycling
Condor Cycles - quite possibly the best bike shop in London
Don't run red lights, wear a helmet, use hand signals, get some cycle lights(front and rear) and, FFS, don't run red lights!
#335
Cyclist and village idiot
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I finnaly got out and got some pictures of my new commuter that I got for Christmas. 2005 Gary Fisher Nirvana S.
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#336
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Originally Posted by Inoplanetyanin
Interesting bike.
Is this a Wal Mart or bike shop Schwinn?
Is this a Wal Mart or bike shop Schwinn?
Not that I shop there, but every now and then its necessary.
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Here's my commute bike: it's a Trek 7500FX. The upgrades I've added are: Cane Creek bar ends, fenders, Speedplay Frog pedals, Brooks B17 saddle, Carradice "Barley" saddle bag added today. The saddlebag may be a little small for commuting - they claim it holds 7 litres, but I plan to leave some items like spare shoes, towels, belt etc at the office in advance. Couldn't find my red blinky light today, but there is a strap on the bag for mounting one. Oh yeah - the tires are 700x32 Kevlar belted from Continental - never had a flat yet in approx 1700 Km. I now wish I had ordered 700x38 just to make the ride even more distinct from my road bike. Overall the bike is a nice mixture of modern and retro-grouch.
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I used a similar setup with great results but only put a few stickers on. 3 opposite the valve and 2 on the stemside. Good balance and an off beat flashing effect that was a bit disorienting but very visible.
Neat effect
Neat effect
#339
It's full of stars...
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My $69.00 Commuter.
I picked this bike up that was rotting in a friend’s garage for many years for $20.00. I had the Michelin tires that I had found in another garage sale for $5 bucks and they were brand new. I added the rack and fenders and a longer lighter seat post and I'm still in it for less than $70.00!
I still need a good lock and a better bag but I'm just starting to commute. I still need some suggestions for a good low buck light and I'm still on the hunt for rain gear. Anything else I need? Suggestions will be appreciated.
I picked this bike up that was rotting in a friend’s garage for many years for $20.00. I had the Michelin tires that I had found in another garage sale for $5 bucks and they were brand new. I added the rack and fenders and a longer lighter seat post and I'm still in it for less than $70.00!
I still need a good lock and a better bag but I'm just starting to commute. I still need some suggestions for a good low buck light and I'm still on the hunt for rain gear. Anything else I need? Suggestions will be appreciated.
#340
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Well my commuter is finally finished. Since the last time I posted it here Fenders have been added as well as Panniers. Also the wheels have been significantly upgraded from Xero XR-3s to Salsa Delgado Cross rims laced 3X to 32 spoke 105 hubs, much more durable. This bike is serving me VERY well and will get many many miles this year. Oh and what fantastic weather we have been having for the last week and are supposed to get for the next week. I love it.
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Originally Posted by Grasschopper
Well my commuter is finally finished. Since the last time I posted it here Fenders have been added as well as Panniers. Also the wheels have been significantly upgraded from Xero XR-3s to Salsa Delgado Cross rims laced 3X to 32 spoke 105 hubs, much more durable.
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Originally Posted by Stubacca
The bike's looking good there, Grasschopper. Where did you end up buying your wheelset from? I know you've mentioned Speedgoat before - did you buy from them? I'm getting very close to needing to purchase upgraded wheels, and Delgados laced to 105 or XT hubs (36 3X) are looking like the way to go.
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#343
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Well here's my bike hanging out in the switchgear room at work. I realize it's no top of the line model but I'm pleased as punch with it. One more hour and I get to climb on and ride her home.
How are you people posting those thumbnail pics. I'm missing something.
I've really enjoyed checking out all the bikes here. It would be awesome if one of you computer-savy folk could create a screen saver with all these bikes. Then I could sit back and waste even more time at work.
How are you people posting those thumbnail pics. I'm missing something.
I've really enjoyed checking out all the bikes here. It would be awesome if one of you computer-savy folk could create a screen saver with all these bikes. Then I could sit back and waste even more time at work.
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It's full of stars...
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Originally Posted by Hickabod
Well here's my bike hanging out in the switchgear room at work. I realize it's no top of the line model but I'm pleased as punch with it. One more hour and I get to climb on and ride her home.
How are you people posting those thumbnail pics. I'm missing something.
I've really enjoyed checking out all the bikes here. It would be awesome if one of you computer-savy folk could create a screen saver with all these bikes. Then I could sit back and waste even more time at work.
How are you people posting those thumbnail pics. I'm missing something.
I've really enjoyed checking out all the bikes here. It would be awesome if one of you computer-savy folk could create a screen saver with all these bikes. Then I could sit back and waste even more time at work.
#345
Enamoured of bicycles
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The main commuter, just arrived from work, with my cat about to rub against my calf as a greeting.
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#346
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How do you like the road bars on your MTB? What persuaded you to try them out? I'm still debating that myself.
Originally Posted by Bizikleto
The main commuter, just arrived from work, with my cat about to rub against my calf as a greeting.
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Originally Posted by JasonJ
[...]road bars on your MTB? What persuaded you to try them out?[...]
PS: That is not an MTB, but a hybrid, although also in the shed, an MTB-tourer, with drops as well. I'll post pictures of that one soon.
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Here is my trusty BikeE. I don't own a car, so this in my only mode of transport. I had to add the electric power assist after my accident in October which left me with a weak right leg and a limp.
Hills were never a problem before the accident but now they're impossible without the assist. It's powered by lithium ion polymer, the same as your laptop, so it's not too heavy. If you'd like more information about this system, here is a link to the guys that made it. I'm looking into a trike with this same set up.
https://www.ecospeed.net/index.html
Hills were never a problem before the accident but now they're impossible without the assist. It's powered by lithium ion polymer, the same as your laptop, so it's not too heavy. If you'd like more information about this system, here is a link to the guys that made it. I'm looking into a trike with this same set up.
https://www.ecospeed.net/index.html
#349
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Originally Posted by Desk Rider
This is the bike I use for my commute and other errands: Decathlon Road Triban 5.
This is from the manufacturer's website, I currently have no picture of my own.
Alu frame/Nexus 7 gear hub/700 wheels/slick tires.
I'm not too sure whether this bike qualifies as a hybrid?
This is from the manufacturer's website, I currently have no picture of my own.
Alu frame/Nexus 7 gear hub/700 wheels/slick tires.
I'm not too sure whether this bike qualifies as a hybrid?
Mines a hybrid works just fine
Its not the besto bike but hey I like it.