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Forum: Commuting
02-21-09, 08:33 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,257
Posted By atombob

My First BRAND NEW BIKE! Bianchi Axis

I've commuting on older bikes for years now and finally at 40 years old, bought my first brand new commuter bike. I picked up a Bianchi Axis cross bike today. Added a set of race blade fenders...
Forum: Commuting
02-18-09, 11:28 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,257
Posted By atombob

My current ride. Late 80's KHS converted to a...

My current ride. Late 80's KHS converted to a single speed.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3285/3287973859_205c11496a.jpg

Thinking of throwing on an internal gear 3 speed or 8 speed hub if I...
Forum: Commuting
06-12-08, 09:55 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,257
Posted By atombob

My Full Time Commuter. I refer to this...

My Full Time Commuter.

I refer to this bike as my work truck. Not really pretty but runs great and does the job well. I picked it up off of craigslist for $70 covered in dust from sitting in...
Forum: Commuting
05-05-08, 05:54 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,257
Posted By atombob

I pretty much had to do the same thing. I started...

I pretty much had to do the same thing. I started having issues with my neck and back from my messenger bag but now that I've added a rack and panniers to my fixie/ss it's gone. Doesn't look too bad...
Forum: Commuting
01-25-08, 02:44 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,257
Posted By atombob

My Fixie Rebuilt

Just finished. I built this fixie for winter commuting. I'm running a 42x16 with armadillo 700x23's to try and keep flats to a minimum. I just added the Bontrager Courier bars something different....
Forum: Commuting
11-08-07, 11:19 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,257
Posted By atombob

Thank you! My first Fixie build. The drops are...

Thank you! My first Fixie build. The drops are currently wrapped and pugged but off the bike. I'm running a flat bar for winter and I'll re-wrap the drops and put them on when the weather is better....
Forum: Commuting
11-06-07, 01:38 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,257
Posted By atombob

New winter commuter. Since I keep having...

New winter commuter.

Since I keep having bikes stolen I'm hoping this is the last commuter I post as a replacement. :mad: I found an old KHS lugged frame and built it into a fixie. It's running...
Forum: Commuting
07-09-07, 03:51 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,257
Posted By atombob

Replaced Stolen Commuter...Again!

Damn it! My commuter bikes keep getting stolen! Here is my 3rd commuter. I've replaced two single speeds now and I think I'll just leave this one stock. Picked it up off of craigslist for a song and...
Forum: Commuting
06-28-06, 02:05 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,257
Posted By atombob

My Commuter round two. Got nailed by a car...

My Commuter round two. Got nailed by a car pulling out so I had to do some rebuilding but it's back. Did my first commute and it starts off with a couple of hill as soon as I walk out my door....
Forum: Commuting
05-23-06, 04:29 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,257
Posted By atombob

Here is my commuter: Specialized Crossroads....

Here is my commuter:

Specialized Crossroads. It's evolved a little over time into a single speed.

http://www.5point7.com/linked_pics/05-19-06_0910.jpg

Running a 44x18 gearing with a...
Forum: Commuting
04-19-06, 12:04 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,257
Posted By atombob

Here is my $100.00 Commuter- Picked it up used...

Here is my $100.00 Commuter- Picked it up used after my single speed was stolen. I added the fenders and rack and had an old pannier laying around. So I'm into this thing for around $150.00.

It's...
Forum: Commuting
08-15-05, 04:40 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,257
Posted By atombob

Heres a Pic of my new Commuter. My single speed...

Heres a Pic of my new Commuter. My single speed was stolen. Argh. I just picked up this one this week end and updated it. I'll post newer pics of the changes in the next couple of day. :)
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Forum: Commuting
06-22-05, 12:24 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,257
Posted By atombob

My new commuter. Single Speed! Today was my...

My new commuter. Single Speed! Today was my first ride to work on it. :)

My Rain bikes frame is just a little small for me so I've been looking for a road bike to build into a single speed. After...
Forum: Commuting
05-18-05, 08:44 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,257
Posted By atombob

Thanks for the input. I see your point. I think...

Thanks for the input. I see your point. I think I'll ride this a bit longer but start shopping for a new frame. :) I think I can transfer a lot of the parts over and upgrade others.
Forum: Commuting
05-17-05, 10:23 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,257
Posted By atombob

Okay some updated pics of the commuter. :) 1995...

Okay some updated pics of the commuter. :)
1995 Diamondback Sorrento I picked up for $25.00. I've added:

Fenders (rains a ton here in Eugene Or.),
Rear rack -(need bags now)
Michelin 26 x...
Forum: Commuting
04-13-05, 12:42 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,257
Posted By atombob

Hey there. :) When you click on reply or reply...

Hey there. :) When you click on reply or reply with quote you'll see some controls below the submit reply button. :) You'll see attach files - just click on the manage attachments button. That's...
Forum: Commuting
04-12-05, 08:52 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,257
Posted By atombob

My $69.00 Commuter. :) :D I picked this bike...

My $69.00 Commuter. :) :D
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...
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