Hybrid Bicycles - Post pictures of your Hybrid

Well that's good because newby jbchybridrider just kicked your butt in that regard. :)
Sh1t yeh, he sure did.

Everyone, I want to make it clear that I didn't post the weight of my bike to start a competition on whom has the lightest bike. I was just responding to a request from another member.

Yeah, well, that cat's outta the bag now! I don't think you have worry about my bike though... I suspect it's close to 30 lb.

Well the new seat post and new seat post clamp is on and we are in action again. Happy days...but it's raining now and I'm on my rain bike. (can't get the Cannondale wet ; ) )
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Sweeeeeeeeeeeeet.... & just a hair over 24lbs, huh? NICE! no such luck with mine... haven't had a chance to weigh again since my 30.xxlb weigh-in, but considering I keep ordering MORE accessories, I don't see it getting LIGHTER any time soon... I'll post a list of the latest add-ons & hopefully have photos soon... =)

Didn't make any changes to the bike, just added a few items to make commuting and putting around town easier.

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Here's a few of the Wingra.

^^^^ Nice bike, nice pics.

11.18 kg is light for a hybrid.

geez, thats light for anything other than a modern graphite race bike. my son has a very nice light cro-mo double butted trek frame from the 80s, outfitted with pretty light stuff (90's Ultegra gearing & crankset, 2x6 speeds, friction downtube shifters, 23c conti gators on thinwall tubes and mavic box rims w/ dura-ace hubs, dual-pivot side-pull brakes) and its about 11kg. it is a tall frame as he has long legs, that probably adds a kg.

Here's the latest iteration of my bike. Not official pictures because it's not officially done (will it ever be?), but here is how it stands today. Current weight is 22lbs even.

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Here's the latest iteration of my bike. Not official pictures because it's not officially done (will it ever be?), but here is how it stands today. Current weight is 22lbs even.

http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/8563/90163443.jpg


thats not even close to a hybrid, regardless of what it might have started out as. With drop bars, spd pedals, skinny tires, thats what is commonly called a 'road bike'.

Between the tires (28c), gearing, lack of brifters, relaxed geometry, etc., I wouldn't really call it a road bike. Regardless of what it's called it is mine and I enjoy riding it.

Traveling light
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr147/Rod_Smith/bike/DSC09002.jpg

Traveling light
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Back out working?
Ain't no-one gunna to steal that trailer. That's what I call a lock!!

Well the new seat post and new seat post clamp is on and we are in action again. Happy days...but it's raining now and I'm on my rain bike. (can't get the Cannondale wet ; ) )
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f266/orbeamitis2/Cannondale%20Bad%20Boy%20Disc/CA331103.jpg
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I really like the red tires you are running. What kind are these. The only red tires I can find are on ebay ,and I'm not really sure about those.

Back out working?
Ain't no-one gunna to steal that trailer. That's what I call a lock!!

Yep. :thumb:

Yep. :thumb:

so qmsdc15, do you have a higher res pic? I ask because it looks like you caught a rider in the background on a cell phone with no helmet. He will probably be removed from the gene pool soon....

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also nice ride, trailer

-doober

Thanks. I think that rider makes the shot.

He's a messenger. Sometimes he rides fixed gear, but I noticed he was on a Salsa yesterday, so I'm guessing that's a cross bike.

I really like the red tires you are running. What kind are these. The only red tires I can find are on ebay ,and I'm not really sure about those.

The red tyres I use are Vittoria Zaffiro. They are quite cheap but seem to work well for me. If you wish to go up a few grades, I also use Vittoria Rubino Pro (slicks) on my road bike. They are a lovely tyre.

Yep. :thumb:
Good on ya!

Of course not the greatest components, just felt like snapping a few pictures today.

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Didn't make if farther then the drive way, it's very cold out still... freezing. Back on the trainer she goes!

This is my 02 Giant Cypress SX as bought two years ago. It is currently under going a make over, frame is at the shop being powder coated (should be done in the next week or two), eliminating the twist shifters, going to a 1x9 with a Shimano XTR M970 shifter, Origin 8 Black Ops 29er carbon fork w/rim brakes, Ritchey carbon rizer bars and Ritchey stem, Ergon GP1 grips, Vuelta Zero Lite wheel set (picked up dirt cheap last summer), new cables, and a few other items. Glass beaded my crank arms and brake levers.
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So I'm not the only one here who rides a Gary Fisher. Sweet!

I love looking at Hybrids. I, and I guess most on here, don't care if you got them for free from a friend, or paid a load for them. Keep 'em coming.

The red tyres I use are Vittoria Zaffiro. They are quite cheap but seem to work well for me. If you wish to go up a few grades, I also use Vittoria Rubino Pro (slicks) on my road bike. They are a lovely tyre.

One last question. I found them online but all they had were 23's. Is that a 23 or a 25 you are running?

One last question. I found them online but all they had were 23's. Is that a 23 or a 25 you are running?
I accidently deleted my message. I should have mentioned I use 23mm (close to slicks) as most of my riding in in the city in dry conditions. I use a different bike for wet days.

So I'm not the only one here who rides a Gary Fisher. Sweet!

There's actually quite a few of us on here. I love my G.F.

Thanks Giant. I found some on Jensen that look alot like what you have. And really reasonable like you said.

Thanks Giant. I found some on Jensen that look alot like what you have. And really reasonable like you said.
Great stuff, I'm looking forward to seeing them on your bike. Post a pic please when they're on.

The latest iteration of my belt drive hybrid:

http://i.imgur.com/z0IBKl.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/z0IBK.jpg)

How did you mount that U-Lock to your rack?

From Sunday

Lots of nice bikes in here. Here are my current bikes. I plan on keeping these ones for a long time.

My hybrid which has become my road bike since I no longer own a traditional road bike
2009 Scott Sportster P3. All stock except saddle (Specialized Alias), tires (Serfas Seca 700 x 28) and Ergon GC3 barend\grips.

http://img580.imageshack.us/img580/1489/imag0089c.jpg (http://img580.imageshack.us/i/imag0089c.jpg/)

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And my Mountain bike - 2010 Felt Q620. All stock
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Nice bikes!
The angles of the brakes and shifters seems very inclined but if that feels good to you it's okay :)

Nice bikes!
The angles of the brakes and shifters seems very inclined but if that feels good to you it's okay :)

Thanks!
That is weird, you are referring to my mountain bike, the Felt right? I never noticed that they felt funny, but looking at the picture I see what you mean.

I think he's referring to your hybrid. The levers on the Felt appear to have less incline as they should. The brake levers should be in line with your forearms. Your position is different on each of your bikes.

I think he's referring to your hybrid. The levers on the Felt appear to have less incline as they should. The brake levers should be in line with your forearms. Your position is different on each of your bikes.

Gotcha, I probably did that when I put on my new grips. I have done a few short rides since and I didn't notice it feeling funny. I will have to adjust them though as suggested and see if they feel better.

Gotcha, I probably did that when I put on my new grips. I have done a few short rides since and I didn't notice it feeling funny. I will have to adjust them though as suggested and see if they feel better.

They don't look that different from how I put my levers on flat-bar bikes. I put them where my fingers go without having to kink my wrists back; you don't brake with your knuckles, do ya? ;)

On top of that, I tend to slide the shift levers inboard, too, so that I don't bump them with the backs of my thumbs. It only takes half an inch or so, but it's just enough to get them out of the way, and they're still close enough for my fingers & thumbs to operate.

As Adel suggests, it's largely a matter of personal preference. I think when in need of hard breaking, as Barracks suggests, having your wrist kinked isn't desirable. Barracks sets his brake levers closer to vertical compared to the average hybrid rider, but he also has his handlebars lower than average relative to his saddle height. You like high bars, and your brake levers should probably be at least a little higher.

Yes, I agree you maybe put your handlebar back slightly wrong after you installed the new grips. :)

I've met some hardcore riders who have unconventional setups. In the end it's up to you! My hybrid is not normal.

Yeah, I simply set mine according to where my hands are the most comfortable. If I want to, I can ride with my fingertips on the brake levers the whole time without using an uncomfortable kink in my wrists. My MTB levers are set up the same way, too, just a hair below 45 degrees from horizontal. With all the parts that can be easily moved around, I'd rather adjust the bike to fit me, not adjust myself to fit the bike.

How did you mount that U-Lock to your rack?
Abus UGH 02 (http://www.abus.de/us/main.asp?ScreenLang=us&sid=61751955707171703032011741530187&select=0104b08&artikel=4003318266249), bought from Wiggle (http://www.wiggle.co.uk/abus-ugh-bracket/) in the UK (I couldn't source them locally). Very slick, and easy to use.

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Very cool.

Here's my hybrid. A 2000 GT Arette.

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A rack is going on it soon, followed by fenders. I'm trying to decide between Nitto Albatross and Mustache bars to replace the original bars on this bike.

And here's a question for y'all. Am I the only person riding a GT Arette on this forum? This is a great riding bike, extremely comfortable and smooth as glass to ride but GT quit making them and I've not seen another mention of them anywhere on this forum. Is there something wrong with this bike that I'm not aware of?

Hey I just picked up an Arette at a yard sale yesterday. I think they were only in production a few years, that's why there's not much about them. Mine is bright yellow and missing a stem. Definitely a "project bike".

In my mind, anything made by the "old" GT company is a good bike...:)

It's a hybrid, but it's also my commuter, my touring bike and my all-around primary form of transportation. You can't see the model because I took a crappy pic, but it's a Raleigh C500.

I like the tourer, John! I want to do some of that.

My bike with new derailleur cable and housing loop. Thanks Eric at REI for dialing in my bike. If I'd lubed that cable, it would have been fine I guess, but I didn't and it got a little bit oxidized. I installed an old Jandd Mountaineering Expedition rear rack and added some reflective stickers. In other words no changes since last time.
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In other words no changes since last time.

You're not gonna post a picture of your bike every time you do not have any changes since last time, right? ;)

Cool picture ... that building seems to be a miniature made of cardboard ... that or your bike is friggin HUGE!

You're not gonna post a picture of your bike every time you do not have any changes since last time, right? ;)

I just might! I have 177posts in this thread. Winning by a big margin. Not boasting, just saying...


Cool picture ... that building seems to be a miniature made of cardboard ... that or your bike is friggin HUGE!

Trompe l'oeil. Trick the eye. Actually quite flat, a painting on an alley wall.
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Same wall
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That wall is awesome

I believe I saw someone on here say, "Is it Ever Finished?"
Some eBay searching scored me some new parts fueled by photos on here... including the Ergon GC3-L & Avid G2 Clean Sweep Rotors...

2005 Cannondale Bad Boy Ultra...

Shimano Ultegra 11-21 Rear Cassette
Shimano 7701 XTR/Dura-Ace Chain
Shimano SLX M660 44-32-22 Crank
Shimano SM-BB70 Bottom Bracket (included with crank)
LOOK Keo2MAX Carbon Pedals
Jagwire Ripcord Brake CIY Cable Set
Jagwire Ripcord Derailleur DIY Cable Set
Specialized Armadillo Elite 700x23 tires
Kool Stop disc brake pads
Ergon GC3-L handle bar grips
Zefal Black Bell
Sette quick-release seat post clamp
Zefal Spy Mirror
Cateye V3 Triple Wireless 2.4 GHz bike computer
Crankskins.com Solid Black Skins
2 black cages & bottles
LARGE expandable seat pack
Portland Design Works "Danger Zone" Taillight
Fenix AF02 tactical light mount
Yezl M6 CREE XM-L LED 5-mode tactical light
ASUCELL Protected 3000mAh 18650 batteries
Avid G2 Clean Sweep Disc Brake Rotors
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Nice ultrablack bike! ... I wanna see a picture of you in your completely black outfit with your black helmet and black gloves and black shoes riding it :D

That wall is awesome

I don't pretend to understand the artists' intentions, but it looked like a Communist woman who attracted me to this alley.
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The apartment building painting is visible from the sidewalk, but as you can see it doesn't look like much from there. I don't think you can see it from the street. You need to be on foot or wandering to find to this place. A wonderful discovery which I wouldn't have made if I wasn't on my bike and with my camera. Never go anywhere without both!

Some pictures from further down the alley.
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr147/Rod_Smith/bike/DSC09274.jpg

http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr147/Rod_Smith/bike/DSC09273.jpg

I believe I saw someone on here say, "Is it Ever Finished?"...2005 Cannondale Bad Boy Ultra...


Wonderful bike. I'd love to put clipless pedals on mine but I'd slip arse over walking around all day on the cleats. I could go MTB but I go through normal walking shoes like they're out of fashion and I'm afraid I'd do the same with the MTB shoes. ( ; . ; )

I don't pretend to understand the artists' intentions, but it looked like a Communist woman who attracted me to this alley....

Always incredible photos. Thankyou.