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Here's my commuter, a 1991 Stumpjumter drop bar conversion. Only things original are the headset and rear hub. Except for the rims and dynamo hub on front everything else was from my parts bin, so a pretty inexpensive build (bought the bike for $150. Was in great shape, but the back half had been painted with a rattle can. I had it powder coated and used parts for two High Sierra builds for my boys). I'm posting the pics mostly to illustrate the locking scheme I've arrived at. Sorry about the non drive side pics, especially since they don't show off my favorite derailleurs (Suntour Cyclone MkII, also on my 1985 Miyata Six Ten).
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Here's my commuter, a 1991 Stumpjumter drop bar conversion. Only thing original is the headset and rear hub. Except for the rims and dynamo hub on front everything else was from my parts bin, so a pretty inexpensive build (bought the bike for $150. Was in great shape, but the back half had been painted with a rattle can. I had it powder coated and used parts for two High Sierra builds for my boys). I'm posting the pics mostly to illustrate the locking scheme I've arrived at. Sorry about the non drive side pic, especially since it doesn't show off my favorite derailleurs (Suntour Cyclone MkII, also on my 1985 Miyata Six Ten).
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I purchased this 2014 Jamis Nova Sport this Spring for my 30 mile round trip commute. "The Gray Phantom" has served me very well. The first picture is the bike fully loaded before ride, the second is it locked at work. I also took advantaged of the before mentioned Thule panniers sale.
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Nice bike! If I ever find an old Trek Antelope in my size and in good condition I plan to set it up about like that. That's about how I lock my bike too, except I use a cable for the front wheel instead of a U-lock, and a thinner cable for the saddle. I don't have to lock my bike outside during the work day though.
Here's my commuter, a 1991 Stumpjumter drop bar conversion. Only things original are the headset and rear hub. Except for the rims and dynamo hub on front everything else was from my parts bin, so a pretty inexpensive build (bought the bike for $150. Was in great shape, but the back half had been painted with a rattle can. I had it powder coated and used parts for two High Sierra builds for my boys). I'm posting the pics mostly to illustrate the locking scheme I've arrived at. Sorry about the non drive side pics, especially since they don't show off my favorite derailleurs (Suntour Cyclone MkII, also on my 1985 Miyata Six Ten).
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I work in a secluded suburban business park and the only real traffic is from my co-workers. Having said that, I am still somewhat concerned about security. I replaced my front wheel quick release skewers with security hex style ones, but I'll still get another lock anyway. Thanks for the advice.
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My commuter on a recreational ride in Newport, RI. I only wish I had views like this on my commute.
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Moved from the other side of the world. I bought a used Surly Pacer thinking I could put fenders and a rack on it, but I got worried about upcoming snow and somebody put the silly idea of trying cyclocross in my head. Hence the CAADX on the bottom. Let's just agree not to tell the wife that the CAADX is new.
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I love how this bike looks . . .
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Locks are one thing, the pole choice is the other. Those poles are usually just shoved into the dirt. Not good.
Locks are one thing, the pole choice is the other. Those poles are usually just shoved into the dirt. Not good.
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It's finally ready and I love it.
Everything replace except frame, fork, stem, crank, bb (extracted, cleaned, lubed, and re-installed though)
Everything replace except frame, fork, stem, crank, bb (extracted, cleaned, lubed, and re-installed though)
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Yeah I love the simplicity of it. The stem-mounted bell sounds great too.
I find that I ride a lot faster when riding singlespeed vs. riding a geared bike when commuting.
Yeah I love the simplicity of it. The stem-mounted bell sounds great too.
I find that I ride a lot faster when riding singlespeed vs. riding a geared bike when commuting.
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An updated photo of Tilly. Beautiful, sunny day today, after raining Friday night and all day Saturday.
I couldn't ride today, so I got out the bikes and cleaned them up a bit. Don't mind the messy garage, going out to clean it up in a few minutes.
I couldn't ride today, so I got out the bikes and cleaned them up a bit. Don't mind the messy garage, going out to clean it up in a few minutes.
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Trailer Commuter
2007 Fisher Nirvana hybrid with Burley D'Lite.
Got the trailer originally for the kids but it's turned out to be good for commuting now that they're bigger and on their own bikes.
It does slow me down 2-3 mph (MUCH worse with a headwind), but I like being able to carry all my gym gear, lunch, and work clothes with me and still be able to stop off for groceries on the way home. I also have a pretty extensive bike emergency kit including spare tubes for everything the family rides, tools, and a floor pump, plus a first aid kit. The other plus is, when I do get to ride my road bike, it feels like a rocket
First thing I always do with a bike is destroy the rear wheel. The OEM rear wheel lasted about a year, then I had a local wheel builder lace a Salsa rim to the original hub. That was good for about 6 years. This is now my third rear wheel; Velocity Dyad rim, 36 spokes, new Deore XL hub. Hopefully this will be as good or better than the Salsa.
New tires, too - Continental Touring Plus Reflex. They ride great and the reflective strip is BRIGHT. Hopefully will give good wear and puncture resistance.
Also just put the fenders on Saturday, now it looks like I will have a chance to try them out on my way home as we are in for a rain storm.
Went for the 'two cheap flashlights' front lighting solution, and it's working fine for me so far. The smaller one has a strobe mode, and the longer one has 2 AAs to last a bit longer and seems to throw the beam farther. Between the two of them I think I am pretty visible and can see plenty well enough. Best of all the whole thing runs on cheap rechargeable AAs. Also have a couple of red flashers on the back of the trailer, and tons of reflective stuff on me and the bike.
The bike came with a mix of Alivio and Deore, no problems with any of it so far.
I do like the bar ends just for another position to put my hands in.
The grips are deteriorating pretty badly and I'd like to replace them at some point.
Also incredi-Bell (state law requirement) and cateye wirelss computer
Love my PowerGrips - next best thing to clipless pedals. These have been on the bike 5+ years.
AWESOME security staff in my office set aside this stairwell for staff bicycle parking.
Is there some kind of bike commuter friendly award I can nominate them for?
Got the trailer originally for the kids but it's turned out to be good for commuting now that they're bigger and on their own bikes.
It does slow me down 2-3 mph (MUCH worse with a headwind), but I like being able to carry all my gym gear, lunch, and work clothes with me and still be able to stop off for groceries on the way home. I also have a pretty extensive bike emergency kit including spare tubes for everything the family rides, tools, and a floor pump, plus a first aid kit. The other plus is, when I do get to ride my road bike, it feels like a rocket
First thing I always do with a bike is destroy the rear wheel. The OEM rear wheel lasted about a year, then I had a local wheel builder lace a Salsa rim to the original hub. That was good for about 6 years. This is now my third rear wheel; Velocity Dyad rim, 36 spokes, new Deore XL hub. Hopefully this will be as good or better than the Salsa.
New tires, too - Continental Touring Plus Reflex. They ride great and the reflective strip is BRIGHT. Hopefully will give good wear and puncture resistance.
Also just put the fenders on Saturday, now it looks like I will have a chance to try them out on my way home as we are in for a rain storm.
Went for the 'two cheap flashlights' front lighting solution, and it's working fine for me so far. The smaller one has a strobe mode, and the longer one has 2 AAs to last a bit longer and seems to throw the beam farther. Between the two of them I think I am pretty visible and can see plenty well enough. Best of all the whole thing runs on cheap rechargeable AAs. Also have a couple of red flashers on the back of the trailer, and tons of reflective stuff on me and the bike.
The bike came with a mix of Alivio and Deore, no problems with any of it so far.
I do like the bar ends just for another position to put my hands in.
The grips are deteriorating pretty badly and I'd like to replace them at some point.
Also incredi-Bell (state law requirement) and cateye wirelss computer
Love my PowerGrips - next best thing to clipless pedals. These have been on the bike 5+ years.
AWESOME security staff in my office set aside this stairwell for staff bicycle parking.
Is there some kind of bike commuter friendly award I can nominate them for?
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I like the flashlight testimonial; I have been trying to determine what my next light set up will be. I just feel that I need to up my light game and those have crossed my mind.
The security staff does need a kudos.
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We've always commuted as a family for short trips in good weather, so a lot of this gear just kind of congealed over the years. This Summer things kind of reached a critical mass where my bike became a more convenient and enjoyable way to get to work (or I just suddenly realized this) thus prompting the lights and fenders.
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It is super bright -- advertised at I think 1600 lumens, probably a bit less in reality, but essentially like a car headlight, I can ride in pitch black, no streetlights, and see the road just fine. You can see I've got it angled down a fair bit, and the sliding head allows to set the beamwidth, I can get a good-width spot at a good distance in front of me, which doesn't go up into eyes or bounce off street signs. For a similar light, search eBay for "cree xml-t6 zoomable", and expect to pay under $20 for a package including light, charger and 18650 batteries. Also expect the batteries to be crap and last only a few months, so plan to buy a better pair of 18650s from a trusted US-based source (I spent $10 at batteryjunction.com for a 2600mAh pair that lets me charge weekly).
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I purchased this 2014 Jamis Nova Sport this Spring for my 30 mile round trip commute. "The Gray Phantom" has served me very well. The first picture is the bike fully loaded before ride, the second is it locked at work. I also took advantaged of the before mentioned Thule panniers sale.
Some have asked what I think of my new Thule panniers. Let me just say that I am thoroughly in love with these bags! Prior to these, I had the Axiom Lasalles, which I also like, but the Thule bags seem to be of better quality and look so much better to me. Their functionality both on and off the bike is unmatched. The Thule bags are too narrow for distance touring, but are perfect for my daily commute. I can fit several books, a laptop, and a change of clothes, and my lunch. Depending on your bike and type of rack, some may have an issue with foot clearance. My rack is far enough back that this is not an issue for me. All in all, I would highly recommend them at twice the price I paid at bikebagshop.com.
Good Luck!
Bicycle Repair Man !!!
Still enjoying these hazy days of summer and for the most part, have been running light... did some wheel / tyre swapping on the DBR which lightened things up a little more.
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Thule Commuter Pannier set
Some have asked what I think of my new Thule panniers. Let me just say that I am thoroughly in love with these bags! Prior to these, I had the Axiom Lasalles, which I also like, but the Thule bags seem to be of better quality and look so much better to me. Their functionality both on and off the bike is unmatched. The Thule bags are too narrow for distance touring, but are perfect for my daily commute. I can fit several books, a laptop, and a change of clothes, and my lunch. Depending on your bike and type of rack, some may have an issue with foot clearance. My rack is far enough back that this is not an issue for me. All in all, I would highly recommend them at twice the price I paid at bikebagshop.com.
Good Luck!
Some have asked what I think of my new Thule panniers. Let me just say that I am thoroughly in love with these bags! Prior to these, I had the Axiom Lasalles, which I also like, but the Thule bags seem to be of better quality and look so much better to me. Their functionality both on and off the bike is unmatched. The Thule bags are too narrow for distance touring, but are perfect for my daily commute. I can fit several books, a laptop, and a change of clothes, and my lunch. Depending on your bike and type of rack, some may have an issue with foot clearance. My rack is far enough back that this is not an issue for me. All in all, I would highly recommend them at twice the price I paid at bikebagshop.com.
Good Luck!
@brooklyn I tried to respond to your PM but I cannot write PMs on this forum until I have 50 posts! Hopefully you see this reply. The magnet system works like a charm and was super easy to install on my rack. I made the mistake of purchasing the universal mount magnet in addition to the bags thinking it wasn't included, it is. The bags come with everything you need to get them setup on most racks. They even come with an extra set of plastic tube mounts in case you have larger diameter tubing on your rack.
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What Surly is that? And also, point me toward those brake mounted shifters. I like the bar ends on my cross check, but i'd consider switching to those for the convenience if they work well (and better?) i'm interested to hear a review of them.
always rides with luggage
mmmm.... Gevenalle (nee RevoShift) levers.
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Previously: 2000 Trek 4500 (2000-2003), 2003 Novara Randonee (2003-2006), 2003 Giant Rainier (2003-2008), 2005 Xootr Swift (2005-2007), 2007 Nashbar 1x9 (2007-2011), 2011 Windsor Shetland (2011-2014), 2008 Citizen Folder (2015)
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--Ben
2006 Trek SU100, 2009 Motobecane Fantom CX, 2011 Motobecane Fantom Cross Uno, and a Bakfiets
Previously: 2000 Trek 4500 (2000-2003), 2003 Novara Randonee (2003-2006), 2003 Giant Rainier (2003-2008), 2005 Xootr Swift (2005-2007), 2007 Nashbar 1x9 (2007-2011), 2011 Windsor Shetland (2011-2014), 2008 Citizen Folder (2015)
Non-Bike hardware: MX Linux / BunsenLabs Linux / Raspbian / Mac OS 10.6 / Android 7