RubeRad

Nice! Like the old roadside 'repair stand' trick of standing the bike on its sideways front wheel, now you can do front-wheel repairs too!

That seriously is a nice looking rack. So uncluttered since you made it fit exactly what you needed. Are there any designs/specs/napkins you could post if those of us with metalworking skills wanted to make our own?

Also, I like that fender/skirt. Is it part of the frame bag, or is it a separate thingum?

RubeRad

The paintjob on that stumpjumper is super gay. Did you get it from the prop department of Saved By The Bell?

Like the Bridgestone though, especially that stem looks boss.

bikemig 

The bar and stem on the Bridgestone are original; they're both nitto and kinda cool. What can I say about the paint job on the Specialized. For some reason, Specialized used this paint job on a number of different bikes.

Pgeters

Sorry for the slow response RubeRad... darn work... must learn to get the priorities straight...

As stated by others (thanks), these tires are 29x2.0 Serfas Drifters and I must say that I love 'em. They are a little on the heavy side, but once you get them spinning the rolling resistance is amazing for this type of tire. I take this bike out on long distance road bike-like asphalt rides fairly often on weekends...

At any rate, to answer your questions... using my calipers, the running width of these tires is 2.08" and the height above the rim is 1.94". Total height is around 28 and 3/4”. And as PatrickGSR94 stated, I have had no flats with them either.

The rims are Stan's NoTube ZTR Arch 29ers that I am currently running with an innertube. Excellent rim.

Thanks RidingMatthew, regarding the light, this is a old Blackburn unit that is know to have a weak clamp, held on with electrical tape and zip ties so I wouldn't recommend it.

RubeRad

Tsk Tsk. Next time I want your report on my desk by 9'am SHARP!

Thx for the careful measurements. I have heard of others getting I believe 50mm Big Apples into a CrossCheck -- with fenders! 2.08" ~ 53mm, and that just might work. I did a few measurements (tough with tires installed) and I'm seeing the rectangle of space inside the fork above my rim is 60mm wide and 62mm tall, so that should be no problem. The rear is not so simple. My current rear tire I measure as 35mm + 8mm clearance on each side = 51mm. Even if I can scoot back in the drops to get the tire where my rim is now, I'm measuring 24mm of rim and 14mm of clearance on each side, for 52. Maybe I should buy one Drifter for the front, and I can at least try it out in the back; if it somehow miraculously works I can buy another, otherwise I can look for another solution for the rear.

Alex Lahoda

My commuter. Not so comfortable to ride after MTBs, but much more fun. And does its job.

lungimsam

I use a Carradice Pendle saddle bag on it.

RubeRad

Very classy; I just went on a long ride with two friends that ride Riv bikes (plus other friends on lesser bikes) and they love them to death.

Nick The Beard

Seriously? Is that the best choice of words? What are you trying to say? Are you sure that's the best way to say it? Are you aware that its the year 2013?

hodag

The new ride during the week and race on the weekend rig.
Love the Banjo Brothers Saddle Trunk, holds CO2, inflator and tube along with phone, some food, keys, cash and ID.
Keep a tire and tube patch kit at work along with a floor pump.
Nice thing is I can shower when I get to work and keep my uniforms there in my locker.
Very happy.

PennyTheDog

Yes, I would definitely prefer a different wording, too.

DVC45

Easy now... he is from San Diego.

PennyTheDog

wow!!

scaldin

Here's my stable of steel so far: '86 Centurion Ironman Expert, Motobecane Track, Concord Freedom Deluxe

SpeshulEd 

I think he's trying to say that the paint job enjoys a martini or two after the ride.

Gravity Aided

Like James Bond?

SpeshulEd 

Its possible, Bond was always a snappy dresser.

owenfinn

I usually commute to work on my Dahon, but if I need to stop by the supermarket on the way home, I use the Yuba Mundo.

blastro

That's a great bike.

WestMass

Very excited to ride this to work for the first time today. I've been gradually working on this bike for the last three months or so. I stripped down most of the parts and this is what I did with it!

Original: Bars, stem, headset, brakes, brake levers, bb, crank arms, pedals
New: Surly 16t fixed cog and 42t chainring, 17t ACS freewheel, bartape (first time ever doing this on my own), brake cables, bell, coffee holder, planet bike eco rack, 8sp chain, old trek mtb saddle, cannondale mtb seat bag, seatpost, 27" wheels, 27x1 1/4 paselas.

jdriver

Nitto RB-002 bars. Swapped in a Vaya fork to get the front disc brake, an Avid BB7 road. 1x10 setup, 45T Alfine crank in the front, 11-36T XT cog with Ultegra derailleur in the rear. At 60rpm that gives me a speed range of 5 to 21 mph. According to Shimano, Ultegra can only handle up to a 28 tooth in the cog, but my mechanic figured it would work with a 36T and it does!

XT hubs and 29'er wheels - totally overbuilt but I gave the mechanic latitude on those parts and that's what he elected to go with. If I were to do it again I'd go with lighter weight road wheels and hubs. SKS Longboard fenders, Wald folding baskets, Dura Ace Triathlon bar end shifter on the right, Cane Creek 200 brake lever on the left. Specialized Nimbus 700x35c tires.

Not gonna win any races but is an ultra reliable commuter.

PatrickGSR94

Only one brake then? Any need for a chain guide with the 1x10 setup?

RubeRad

Nice! Surely it helps the RD out in the chain-wrap dept to not have to accomodate larger or smaller rings. You get an extra budget for tooth capacity that you put to good use in the back.

Also, if you dial up to 90-100rpm like you should (save the knees!) you can go even faster!

jdriver

Yep, just the one. It works really well; I can crush it and it gets just to the point of almost locking up, but doesn't, at least it hasn't in all my tests with it so far. It has great feel and modulation (unlike my mountain bike which sends me over the bars in an emergency stop).

No need for a chain guide. The ultegra is a mid cage design, I think they come in short and long cages as well. I probably could've gone with a shortcage since there's no front derailleur. I like the Alfine with the builtin chainring protector thingie, haven't had an issue with chainprints on the pantleg.

It was a bit of an experiment but I really enjoy riding it so far. If I lived in a steeper area I'd probably go with a front derailleur, but it's working alright for now!

rex_kramer

My new ride. Switched over from various bike bags on a hybrid to an Osprey Momentum 34. I wanted something I could use on the weekends and this set-up fits the bill.