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I’m making this into a proper commuter. Here’s the skinny:
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- Gravel bike
- internal geared hub (Shimano Alfine 11)
- Crank Bros flat pedals
- Selle Anatomica X saddle
- Planet Bike Beamer 700 headlight
- Bontrager Flare R City tail light
- Garmin GPS mount
- Giant snap-on fenders
- Plastic bottle cages
- Kryptonite Evolution U-Lock
- Greenfield kick stand
- (future) Topeak MTX rack and bag
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Ridden approx 3,000 miles total before stolen
Commute was 12 miles each way on road in traffic, 4-5 days a week, including a month or so on studded tires
3 x 7 Shimano w/ Suntour bar end shifters
35mm tires (studded tires were 38)
2 bottle cages
Whichever rack was lying around the garage
SKS Bluemels Matte 45mm full length fenders w/ mudflaps (a necessity for my particular commute)
“Saved” approx 8 minutes each way after the drop conversion versus stock upright bars.
It would have been a lot more fun to ride at 29 lbs than 39 (as pictured).
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Former around-town-cruiser, now in commuter service
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Very nice '95, sorry it was stolen. How did it reach 39 pounds, gravel in the tires? Never mind; hi ten with cro moly seat tube.
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Add fenders, rack, lights, water, and coffee
The drop swap was a negligible net weight change because those Tektro brake levers are sort of heavy
Yeah it was a pretty bike and sturdy bike but it was on that bike I learned that hi ten not suitable for daily use for this rider. I only paid $25 for it but I dumped a bunch of money into it.
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All dolled up my RockHopper is 28 lbs., not exactly a lightweight race bike.
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Getting ready to start the Critical Mass ride.
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Getting ready to start the Critical Mass ride.
AND a steel seat post. It was like 30 lbs with the kickstand
Add fenders, rack, lights, water, and coffee
The drop swap was a negligible net weight change because those Tektro brake levers are sort of heavy
Yeah it was a pretty bike and sturdy bike but it was on that bike I learned that hi ten not suitable for daily use for this rider. I only paid $25 for it but I dumped a bunch of money into it.
Add fenders, rack, lights, water, and coffee
The drop swap was a negligible net weight change because those Tektro brake levers are sort of heavy
Yeah it was a pretty bike and sturdy bike but it was on that bike I learned that hi ten not suitable for daily use for this rider. I only paid $25 for it but I dumped a bunch of money into it.
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This one more or less replaces that one as fair weather commuter. It might get skinwall tires and a front basket if it doesn’t get stolen.
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This one more or less replaces that one as fair weather commuter. It might get skinwall tires and a front basket if it doesn’t get stolen.
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Nice. My lightest bike I haven't weighed, but I'd guess not much more than 20 lbs. It helps that it's 16.5" and stripped down for offroading (which I don't really do).
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Nice. My lightest bike I haven't weighed, but I'd guess not much more than 20 lbs. It helps that it's 16.5" and stripped down for offroading (which I don't really do).
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Hey, @Phamilton, it's nice to see you back. I'm glad you're riding so much.
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You are correct. I am 6'3" and I love the small bike in traffic, stairs, halls, doors, car racks, etc. I never ride hard so the strength isn't much of an issue. Getting the crate to fit in under the seat is also nice. 26" wheels. My previous bike was big and did ride a bit better, but it was a beast to even get through a door. The top tube was also obnoxiously high for stop and go.