Texas - commuter bike

Bikeforums.net is a forum about nothing but bikes. Our community can help you find information about hard-to-find and localized information like bicycle tours, specialties like where in your area to have your recumbent bike serviced, or what are the best bicycle tires and seats for the activities you use your bike for.

PDA

View Full Version : commuter bike

kylen721

06-18-07, 08:03 PM

So I now have a bike I am working on turning into a commuter. So far I have turned it into a single speed and just overall cleaned it up. Here it is

Torn Down
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/kyle721/DSC01778.jpg

done for today
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/kyle721/DSC01780.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/kyle721/DSC01781.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/kyle721/DSC01782.jpg

Next steps are a new wheel set new cranks and dialing what gear I like best.

So any recomendations for what makes a good commuter? Lets see all the other commuter bikes.

cooker

06-18-07, 08:15 PM

For me, a rear rack and fenders are a must. Even if you don't plan to ride in rain you can get caught in it, and your back will sweat a lot less if you carry your stuff on the bike, not in a backpack.

1984 Trek 520 with original rack and added Axiom fenders.

http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=45510&d=1179891098