Commuter Bicycle Pics
09-06-08, 08:20 PM
#3528
Bicycle Repair Man !!!
09-06-08, 08:21 PM
#3529
Bicycle Repair Man !!!
LL - You have great taste in bags.
09-06-08, 09:06 PM
#3531
You gonna eat that?
Join Date: Sep 2008
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Bikes: 1966 Raleigh DL-1 Tourist, 1973 Schwinn Varsity, 1983 Raleigh Marathon, 1994 Nishiki Sport XRS
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I've posted these elsewhere, but this looks like a good thread for them too.
Here's my mid-80s Nishiki Olympic 12 that I started commuting on in February:
I wrecked it early on, fixed it good enough to ride, but was looking around for something to replace it when I found this new* Nishiki XRS Sport hybrid:
*Even though Nishiki hasn't built bikes since 2001, this one is essentially brand new- it came from an estate sale and it still had the original store price tags on it. Original price was $379, it was marked down to $240. I paid $100 for it.
Not shown in the picture is the rack I bought for the back, and I've moved the bag from the Oly 12 to the XRS.
Here's my mid-80s Nishiki Olympic 12 that I started commuting on in February:
I wrecked it early on, fixed it good enough to ride, but was looking around for something to replace it when I found this new* Nishiki XRS Sport hybrid:
*Even though Nishiki hasn't built bikes since 2001, this one is essentially brand new- it came from an estate sale and it still had the original store price tags on it. Original price was $379, it was marked down to $240. I paid $100 for it.
Not shown in the picture is the rack I bought for the back, and I've moved the bag from the Oly 12 to the XRS.
09-07-08, 04:04 PM
#3532
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Parker, CO
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Bikes: '06 Scott S20, '04 Trek 3700, '88 Schwinn Tempo, '86 Schwinn Tempo, '85 Centurion Le Mans RS, '84 Univega Gran Tourismo
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My Schwinn Le Tour Luxe that's been updated to and 8 speed. And my wife's Bianchi Europa.
09-07-08, 07:53 PM
#3533
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: San Antonio, Texas
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Bikes: 2006 Felt F75, 2005 Gary Fisher Tassajara
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My commuter bike
I converted a 2005 Gary Fisher Tassajara Mountain Bike that has been serving me well as my commuter bike. I bike to work three times a week with a commuting distance of 22-24 miles roundtrip.
My commuter bike
Let me know if you have any questions!
My commuter bike
Let me know if you have any questions!
09-07-08, 09:08 PM
#3534
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: an island in WA
Posts: 272
Bikes: Xtracycle cruiser bike
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Seafoamer, awesome bike.
Reminded me of this bike from Hiawatha Cyclery, on which they used a indexed bar-end shifter with a Problem Solvers Inline Travel Agent to control an Alfine hub. Here's the link to the flickr photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/hiawath...ry/2347659679/
Reminded me of this bike from Hiawatha Cyclery, on which they used a indexed bar-end shifter with a Problem Solvers Inline Travel Agent to control an Alfine hub. Here's the link to the flickr photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/hiawath...ry/2347659679/
09-07-08, 09:57 PM
#3535
Senior Member
Smoke in Winter Mode
Here is a pic of my Smoke in Winter Mode 2005. It'll soon be Xtracycled....woohoo!
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09-08-08, 03:04 AM
#3536
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: West Central FL
Posts: 381
Bikes: Specialized, Felt, Surly, Masi,Giant
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Wheel Motion, that is sooo unfair, mine is going to be the same color and is on order nut I want it NOW, are those 26" wheels?
09-08-08, 10:06 AM
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Just finished putting things together on Barnaby, an old Fuji Ace with a steel frame and just enough speed to make the commute an infinite joy. It was also nice to find out he had enough clearance for full fenders.
09-09-08, 12:06 AM
#3539
Bicycle Repair Man !!!
My Kuwahara Cascade fixed gear commuter / tourer with my Brooks B17 Imperial and new Marathon tyres... we went for an 82 mile ride yesterday.
Just for fun.
Just for fun.
09-09-08, 08:29 AM
#3542
Newbie
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Seattle.WA
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Hi -- Great looking bike! I have been considering the Axiom Hudson Trunk bag for my bike. I have a Superflash light mounted below my seat and a rather short rack so I am concerned about the size of the bag. Can you do me a BIG favor and give me the overall dimensions of your Hudson bag? The websites I have looked at don't agree on the size! Thanks!
09-09-08, 09:14 AM
#3544
What's a newbie?
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: CA Central Coast
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Just got this over the weekend - a USED 2008 Trek 7.3 FX! Couldn't believe the guy had my size frame (22.5") and had already added most of the accessories I was going to buy anyway. Saved several hundred dollars so I'm stoked.
It sure is a step up from my old Hard Rock (which I may keep as a learning tool)...
It sure is a step up from my old Hard Rock (which I may keep as a learning tool)...
09-09-08, 07:46 PM
#3545
No one cares
Snapped some pics on my way to work today. This is by far My Favorite Commuter is most "functional" do it all bike:
1982 Bianchi Sport SS Frame, plus a bunch of other parts
1982 Bianchi Sport SS Frame, plus a bunch of other parts
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Jack Taylor Super Tourer Tandem (FOR SALE), Jack Taylor Tour of Britain, Px-10, Carlton Flyer, Fuji The Finest, Salsa Fargo, Santa Cruz Tallboy, Carver All-Road .
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Jack Taylor Super Tourer Tandem (FOR SALE), Jack Taylor Tour of Britain, Px-10, Carlton Flyer, Fuji The Finest, Salsa Fargo, Santa Cruz Tallboy, Carver All-Road .
09-09-08, 07:55 PM
#3547
No one cares
yup
I actually just put it on last night because I had it sitting around and I wondered if it would work. It does, I just need to finish making a proper bracket to attach it to the caliper bolt on the fork.
I actually just put it on last night because I had it sitting around and I wondered if it would work. It does, I just need to finish making a proper bracket to attach it to the caliper bolt on the fork.
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Jack Taylor Super Tourer Tandem (FOR SALE), Jack Taylor Tour of Britain, Px-10, Carlton Flyer, Fuji The Finest, Salsa Fargo, Santa Cruz Tallboy, Carver All-Road .
I prefer emails to private messages - holiday76@gmail.com
Jack Taylor Super Tourer Tandem (FOR SALE), Jack Taylor Tour of Britain, Px-10, Carlton Flyer, Fuji The Finest, Salsa Fargo, Santa Cruz Tallboy, Carver All-Road .
09-09-08, 08:10 PM
#3549
No one cares
you pretty much have to make one or "alter" an existing bracket to work. I'll try to remember to post a pic or two of it when it's done.
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Jack Taylor Super Tourer Tandem (FOR SALE), Jack Taylor Tour of Britain, Px-10, Carlton Flyer, Fuji The Finest, Salsa Fargo, Santa Cruz Tallboy, Carver All-Road .
I prefer emails to private messages - holiday76@gmail.com
Jack Taylor Super Tourer Tandem (FOR SALE), Jack Taylor Tour of Britain, Px-10, Carlton Flyer, Fuji The Finest, Salsa Fargo, Santa Cruz Tallboy, Carver All-Road .
09-09-08, 08:21 PM
#3550
circus bear
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Austin
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Bikes: 97(?) GT Richochet, 00 Schwinn SuperSport
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...Good Idea!
Nice ride by the way...!
