jaypeeq

Rides like a dream for less than a set of wheels. Got the ortlieb pannier for $28 on sierra trader.

theghostrider

We'll try this again. Hopefully it'll work this time.

Forgot to mention I also added some Biiokork grips.

1nterceptor

Office parking.
Dahon at Work by 1nterceptor, on Flickr

joeyduck

I like the infinity desktop!

suncruiser

Newest commuting addition! Charge Plug Sora

1nterceptor

It all started a few years ago.

NYC office parking by 1nterceptor, on Flickr

Sixty Fiver

Hot summer days warrant different tools...



Especially when most of the commute is dirt, gravel, and trail.

capt_clark

I pass an older gent (must be in his 60's) every morning on the way to work on a cruiser. he's not getting anywhere quickly, but it's sturdy AF and seemingly as reliable. Big basket on the front and everything.

fareandwell

Completed my first commute yesterday in the wind and rain via Ferry.

Absolutely loved it.

Give myself a rest today though as I'm struggling to walk...

RubeRad

Wow your first day was a trial by fire (or rather the opposite)! Sounds like a blast though, keep at it, your body will adapt quickly (probably within a few weeks). Enjoy the commute, riding a ferry sounds like a great daily commute!

botak

here's mine... incidentally on a ferry too

fareandwell

Yeah, second day in and the ferry was cancelled so had to cycle another couple of miles to catch the train.

Still learning the gears however as I'm pretty sure I'm killing myself on flat terrain.

Nothing better than fresh sea air to start your morning, is there?

mcours2006

My new ride. Just picked it up today. It's a Norco Threshold A3 with Sora. It's heavier than my Bianchi, which has cantilever brakes. But I recently crashed that one; not that there's anything wrong/damaged on it; just brings back some traumatic memories. At least that's the story I tell my wife.

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Not sure if I'm going to put fenders on it yet.

FrankJ

Hand-me-down from a friend, who used it as his commute bike when he lived in San Francisco. Now he's into racing and even completed the Kona Ironman.

I don't know much about Nishiki Sport bikes but I think it's one from the 80's. A bit big for me so I keep the saddle down pretty low.

One month into a 6.5 mi each way commute. Been rewarding so far.

ShadowBoxer

New here.
Hi.

Just getting acquainted with this bike I picked up a few weeks ago.
So far I feel I've learned a lot from just riding it and seeing how things work.

I've never been into bikes before so I know almost nothing besides how to ride and how many wheels are typical.
So learning a lot is easy!

It's been fun learning here and seeing all the pix of different styles, etc.


Mid-Century Industrial Camouflage



Steel Box/ Aluminum frame

lost_in_endicot

Neat bike! That top tube looks like you could use it for a rocket launcher.

noglider 

@ShadowBoxer that looks like a Van Moof. We have a few of those in my neighborhood. Show the pictures of the built in lights.

ShadowBoxer

I am pretty sure there is a military version of these used by the Danish Army with that feature!
Seriously, Google it. After all this time we've known each other, I wouldn't lie to you.


OR what I would like to call a very weak and feeble Photon Propulsion at the back and a very feeble and weak Laser at the front.
AKA: A headlight and a taillight.


It is a VanMoof.
I made a video of the bike as I'm riding it (one handed! Yes, I do my own stunts) for my YouTube channel review (not finished yet), but I've not taken any pictures of them.
Here are some pix from the CraigsList ad:




This version/ model also has a built-in, integrated Abus chain lock. I always thought that was cool but I'm actually surprised at how practical and useful it's been.

I am a bit of an industrial design fan and the more I live and ride with this bike, the more I appreciate it.
There are many detail points that I like, but in general I just like the way it looks with it's very clean and practical lines and finish.

Maybe you guys can help answer a question I've been working on;
I want to get a secondary lock for it. I want to get an Abus lock.
1) I could get an Abus frame lock; secures and immobilizes the rear wheel.
It will be fixed to the frame and is the least intrusive from a visual/ design perspective. Keeps the visuals as clean as possible.

2) I could get an Abus Granite X U-lock. One of the toughest U-locks around.
These U-locks and the built-in chain lock both have the same super-duper lock/ tumbler.
Abus will make one of these that will match my current key if I want (+$10-15 I think, no big deal. The frame locks do not have the same keys so a match is impossible). So I would have a bigger, tougher and more intrusive U-lock (hanging off a bracket in the middle of the frame I suppose) but with the same key for both.
More busy visually, but a gnarlier lock and one key that fits both the chain and the U-lock.

Any opinions on that? What would you do?
Thanks for your help and experience.

Gresp15C

It wouldn't be cheap, but you could have a metalworker make a triangular hoop for a U-Lock, so it has the same dimensions as the smaller triangle on the frame.

It's certainly a cool looking bike.

GeneO 

My new commuter/ fun bike "manbearpig". Serially, a specialized Diverge Expert x1 with force 1x11 drivetrain. Most of my commute (60-90% of my 30_ mi commute is on trails). Took it out for a 27 mi test spin today. Very nice. Got plug and play fenders for it I will eventually install.

ShadowBoxer

Thank you. Like I said, I've been appreciating the different details as I understand the design better.

You mean the triangle up by the head tube? Thanks for that idea.
That's a great one that I probably would never have thought of.

I ordered a rear rack from the company.
They are taking their sweet time getting it to me but when it shows up I'll re-evaluate where I could put the U-lock.
If it fits under the rack for example, that might be a good place and not cluttering up the bike too much. We'll see when everything gets here and I get it all together. I have not bought either lock. The U-lock is about 3x more expensive than the frame lock.

Thanks again.

Sre312

My 08 Aurora. Previous owner switched out several parts. Not even sure what's original and what's not. Very comfortable ride though. Gets around 20 miles a day.

joeyduck

@Sre312

That is a nice looking Jamis, and I like the setup.

Sre312

@joeyduck
thank you! It was a good Craigslist find I have to say.

GOv

An older Specialized Hardrock (2000) MTB changed to a "do-it-all" bike. Been a lot of fun/satisfaction building this up and takes me wherever i want to go