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Finally found someone with a Milano. I'm considering one. How do you like it?
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After two years of riding my 40 mile round trip commute on a fixed gear- carrying a backpack, I finally unconverted one of my fixed gears and made a commuter frankenbike. This will be my car when I relocate overseas.
Generic Nitto wannabe moustaches from Ben's Bike in Milwaukee, a Nitto stem, lugged steel mystery frameset, clamp-on Shimano 600 downtube friction shifters (only used for the rear), single 42 FSA chainring up front, square taper BB and crankset of unknown origin, Shimano 105 front brake, Tektro rear, front wheel is a Campy hub laced to an Ambrosio rim, rear is a 105 7-speed hub with a Wolber rim, Gary Fisher rack from a swap meet holding half of the Trans-It panniers, Selle Italia XO saddle, assorted lights, Topeak Road Morph pump, Crank Borthers Eggbeater pedals.
After two years of riding my 40 mile round trip commute on a fixed gear- carrying a backpack, I finally unconverted one of my fixed gears and made a commuter frankenbike. This will be my car when I relocate overseas.
Generic Nitto wannabe moustaches from Ben's Bike in Milwaukee, a Nitto stem, lugged steel mystery frameset, clamp-on Shimano 600 downtube friction shifters (only used for the rear), single 42 FSA chainring up front, square taper BB and crankset of unknown origin, Shimano 105 front brake, Tektro rear, front wheel is a Campy hub laced to an Ambrosio rim, rear is a 105 7-speed hub with a Wolber rim, Gary Fisher rack from a swap meet holding half of the Trans-It panniers, Selle Italia XO saddle, assorted lights, Topeak Road Morph pump, Crank Borthers Eggbeater pedals.
#553
brain damaged bovine
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Originally Posted by filtersweep
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After two years of riding my 40 mile round trip commute on a fixed gear- carrying a backpack, I finally unconverted one of my fixed gears and made a commuter frankenbike. This will be my car when I relocate overseas.
After two years of riding my 40 mile round trip commute on a fixed gear- carrying a backpack, I finally unconverted one of my fixed gears and made a commuter frankenbike. This will be my car when I relocate overseas.
#554
kipuka explorer
Join Date: Apr 2004
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Bikes: 1994 Trek 820, 2004 Fuji Absolute, 2005 Jamis Nova, 1977 Schwinn Scrambler 36/36
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Originally Posted by AjAx
the old beaut...you've got to love steel at times.
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Originally Posted by Corsaire
Thanks guys, I now think got it.
This is my commuter Bianchi Volpe '03, it has: frog pedals, Ascent rear rack, Nashbar panniers, Protege 9.0 Cyclo Computer (Planet Bike), Armadillos Nimbus 700x28C, PlanetBike Fredy fenders (custom painted to "kind of" match the bike color) and perhaps the most important feature: the safety flash flag.
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This is my commuter Bianchi Volpe '03, it has: frog pedals, Ascent rear rack, Nashbar panniers, Protege 9.0 Cyclo Computer (Planet Bike), Armadillos Nimbus 700x28C, PlanetBike Fredy fenders (custom painted to "kind of" match the bike color) and perhaps the most important feature: the safety flash flag.
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thanks FraAngelico
#557
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Dayton, OH since '93
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Bikes: 1976 Pugeot road bike with potatochipped wheels, '98 Huffy MTB with bad wheel, '2000 Mongoose hybrid with bad shifters & my newest ont, '73 Nishiki road bike
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Here is my current commuter: Approximately 1973 Nishiki road bike with kangaroo panniers, took off the toe clips cause they were more of a problem than a help in my commute. I got it a year ago after a friend died and I went to his estate auction, picking it up for only $8.00. I made the homemade fenders (old bike tire) I added plenty of reflective tape and a new cheapo reflective $10.00 Wal Mart tire. Gets me my 12.5 miles to work and in the evening it gets me back again. I went from a mountain bike several years ago to a hybrid 4 1/2 years ago to this road bike. The road bike is much faster. I avoid riding in rain or snow or when snow is still encroaching on the roads because of heavy traffic, but have been caught in rain/snow at times & it seems to work well, even in the winter down to zero or below.
#558
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Bikes: Easy Racers Ti-Rush, Velokraft VK-2, Rans Screamer (soon)
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My commuting speed machine (and comfy, too). Easy Racers Ti-Rush with many mods, including "in your face" daylight-visible lighting.
Bill.
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Bikes: Specialized Tarmac, Canyon Exceed, Specialized Transition, Ellsworth Roots, Ridley Excalibur
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Originally Posted by McHargue
My commuting speed machine (and comfy, too). Easy Racers Ti-Rush with many mods, including "in your face" daylight-visible lighting.
Bill.
Bill.
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I don't do much commuting anymore since I'm now self-employed and work at home, but I've been riding this bike EVERYWHERE as my main ride for six years now. Used it for messenger work in Chicago, L.A., and San Francisco. Seven speeds with flat pedals and a CETMArack. All I need. It is the perfect ride for me.
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Here's Super Fred, my craptastic 80s-vintage all-rigid, steel GT Outpost mountain bike. I rescued him from the rafters of my parents' garage where he hung for many years after my sister abandoned him for a fancy Gary Fisher. I needed a dedicated child-trailer hauler and this fit the bill perfectly.
To make him rideable, all I had to do was replace the bottom bracket, replace the rotted tires, and lube and tighten. I added a few things: first the Chariot hitch since the main purpose was to pull the twins' trailer. Then the bar ends, but that wasn't enough so I threw on an old set of aerobars. It makes the handlebars look like a hat rack but they're a big help when pulling the kids into a headwind.
I started riding Super Fred to work, just for fun. I tend to race whenever I'm on my road bike and this was a nice alternative. I thought I'd make Super Fred my bad weather commuter, so I added the rack and fenders. The milk crate is a nice dorky touch, don't you think?
To make him rideable, all I had to do was replace the bottom bracket, replace the rotted tires, and lube and tighten. I added a few things: first the Chariot hitch since the main purpose was to pull the twins' trailer. Then the bar ends, but that wasn't enough so I threw on an old set of aerobars. It makes the handlebars look like a hat rack but they're a big help when pulling the kids into a headwind.
I started riding Super Fred to work, just for fun. I tend to race whenever I'm on my road bike and this was a nice alternative. I thought I'd make Super Fred my bad weather commuter, so I added the rack and fenders. The milk crate is a nice dorky touch, don't you think?
#562
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Here's my Specialized Roubaix rigged for commuting. Performance seatpost rack, Trans-it rack trunk and mini-panniers, Viewpoint dual front light, cateye computer and bell.
Needs a bath!
Mike
Needs a bath!
Mike
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#563
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Location: SLC, Ut
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Here's my commuter. An old Diamondback mtn bike with Old Man Mountain racks.
#564
yummy
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Seattle...umm...NYC...umm...LA
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Bikes: 1971 Schwinn Varsity (ladies' frame with big handlebar basket, truly an uphill bike); 2005 Soma DoubleCross
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Hi all,
Well, now that I'm not commuting anymore (temporarily I hope), here's a picture of my baby. I just got it in July and was really able to ramp up my commuting (7 very hilly miles each way; previous commuter: 1971 Schwinn Varsity ladies' frame with a big steel basket up front...and one original tire!).
14 mi/day for 4 days a week is the most consistent exercise I've ever gotten. Boy, do I miss that. I quit my job last Tuesday and started a series of all-nighters to finish up a hobby project that I've been working on that I hope to turn into a career. So I've only had time to run short errands for the past week. Then next Tuesday my bikes get packed up and put into storage while I fly out to NYC to work for six weeks (guess I'll go back to jogging), then I fly down to LA to get my stuff out of storage and look for an apartment and a job. At least November in Southern California should be a pleasant time to ride. Although I won't get to find out what it's like to commute through the rainy season here in Seattle.
So anyway, I thought I'd better post this picture now so I can look at it while I'm bikeless in New York these next couple of months. Then I'll get back in the swing of things down in LA. (NB: I hate riding in hot sunny weather. Hopefully it won't be too bad until next spring/summer when I'll be more accustomed to it.)
Good riding,
ecclescake
Well, now that I'm not commuting anymore (temporarily I hope), here's a picture of my baby. I just got it in July and was really able to ramp up my commuting (7 very hilly miles each way; previous commuter: 1971 Schwinn Varsity ladies' frame with a big steel basket up front...and one original tire!).
14 mi/day for 4 days a week is the most consistent exercise I've ever gotten. Boy, do I miss that. I quit my job last Tuesday and started a series of all-nighters to finish up a hobby project that I've been working on that I hope to turn into a career. So I've only had time to run short errands for the past week. Then next Tuesday my bikes get packed up and put into storage while I fly out to NYC to work for six weeks (guess I'll go back to jogging), then I fly down to LA to get my stuff out of storage and look for an apartment and a job. At least November in Southern California should be a pleasant time to ride. Although I won't get to find out what it's like to commute through the rainy season here in Seattle.
So anyway, I thought I'd better post this picture now so I can look at it while I'm bikeless in New York these next couple of months. Then I'll get back in the swing of things down in LA. (NB: I hate riding in hot sunny weather. Hopefully it won't be too bad until next spring/summer when I'll be more accustomed to it.)
Good riding,
ecclescake
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Macaws Rock!
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Here's the latest iteration of my Soma Double Cross. Changed to SKS fenders, added the Tubus Vega rack. Next I'm stripping the 105 brifters off and going to barcons with Nitto Noodle bars and a Nitto threadless stem with Tektro 221 aero brake levers and cloth tape.
Then I think I'm done.
Then I think I'm done.
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Macaws Rock!
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Originally Posted by ecclescake
At least November in Southern California should be a pleasant time to ride. Although I won't get to find out what it's like to commute through the rainy season here in Seattle.
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Originally Posted by michaelnel
Here's the latest iteration of my Soma Double Cross. Changed to SKS fenders, added the Tubus Vega rack. Next I'm stripping the 105 brifters off and going to barcons with Nitto Noodle bars and a Nitto threadless stem with Tektro 221 aero brake levers and cloth tape.
Then I think I'm done.
Then I think I'm done.
#568
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My Surly LHT -- Peter White wheels w/ Schmidt hub and headlight -- Tubus racks -- B17 Saddle -- Thomson stem and seatpost -- TA chainrings -- Nitto Randonneur bars up high where I can get to 'em.
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Originally Posted by Quickbeam
Nice looking commuter Michael. Good component selection and build. I think it'll be even better with the Nitto Noodle/Bar-end shifter conversion! Enjoy your ride!
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Originally Posted by Rich vSB
My Surly LHT -- Peter White wheels w/ Schmidt hub and headlight -- Tubus racks -- B17 Saddle -- Thomson stem and seatpost -- TA chainrings -- Nitto Randonneur bars up high where I can get to 'em.
Enjoy that wonderful bike, I wish it was mine!
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i commute about 11 miles in a day on average to work. love it.
this is my new bike. it's a 2005 motobecane gigi that i will hopefully have for the rest of my life. yeah, it's pink. it's in the parking spot in my room. (yes, my room is orange)
this is my new bike. it's a 2005 motobecane gigi that i will hopefully have for the rest of my life. yeah, it's pink. it's in the parking spot in my room. (yes, my room is orange)
#572
Isaias
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Here's mine sans the removal headlight. Also, I'm using a Timex Bodylink System for measuring my mileage and effort.
Currently, I'm carrying a backpack with waist and chest cinches.
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Currently, I'm carrying a backpack with waist and chest cinches.
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#573
@#$% cars
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Bikes: '02 Schwinn Frontier;'03 Fisher Tiburon; '04 Raleigh Companion; 04 Dahon SpeedPro; 69 Raleigh Sport fixed
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m.e.nunu30030 -- cool looking bike! enjoy it. It is usually advisable to avoid the big-big and small-small gears ... the chain looks pretty tight on the big ring on front and the big ring (or 2nd) on back. Usually the chain is a little slack also if you run smallest in front and small in back.
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My touring, commuter, recreational and poseur-droppin darlin - Mariko san. She has many outfits (what woman doesn't?), in this she is in her summer short-shorts, ready for a nice long day trip (some folks call it a century).
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