Hybrid Bicycles - Post pictures of your Hybrid

Here is mine.. A 2002 trek 7100 Almost all original saddle and the bag are the only difference.

http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac156/Trek_73_FX/CIMG0013.jpg

I love them! They really increase my speed if I stay down on them. However I need to build up my endurance because when I stay down on them for very long I lose my wind and legs.


I also noticed an dramatic increase in speed, Not just top speed but my average speed. Try readjusting your seat. Not just the height but the tilt. Areo bars put you in a dramatically different position. I also recommend a helmet mirror if you using Areo Bars.

http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/1338/trek7point72.jpg (http://img216.imageshack.us/i/trek7point72.jpg/)http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/trek7point72.jpg/1/w640.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img216/trek7point72.jpg/1/)

Stock Trek 7.7 FX except for 32mm tires, bar ends, Shimano pedals and XT brakes & brake levers.

http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/2538/trek7point7.jpg (http://img149.imageshack.us/i/trek7point7.jpg/)http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/trek7point7.jpg/1/w640.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img149/trek7point7.jpg/1/)

I also noticed an dramatic increase in speed, Not just top speed but my average speed. Try readjusting your seat. Not just the height but the tilt. Areo bars put you in a dramatically different position. I also recommend a helmet mirror if you using Areo Bars.


Thanks for the advice Timber 8!

http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/1338/trek7point72.jpg (http://img216.imageshack.us/i/trek7point72.jpg/)http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/trek7point72.jpg/1/w640.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img216/trek7point72.jpg/1/)

Stock Trek 7.7 FX except for 32mm tires, bar ends, Shimano pedals and XT brakes & brake levers.

http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/2538/trek7point7.jpg (http://img149.imageshack.us/i/trek7point7.jpg/)http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/trek7point7.jpg/1/w640.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img149/trek7point7.jpg/1/)

Sweet ride, kshep! ;-D

Sweet ride, kshep! ;-D
Thanks.

I replaced the Trek 790 with a Specialized Tricross as a winter bike commuter/fun bike.
I consider the Tricross a hybrid as I don't believe it is a true cross bike. I like the Tricross
as I had never used drop bars in the winter time before.:)

Do the people that are participating in and winning cyclocross races on a Tricross know it's not really a cyclocross bike?

Snagged this about half an hour ago and it will be mine until I find it a new home... I have to avoid getting too attached to it because it's a Kuwahara and it's green.

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/sierragrande1.JPG

It's a 1985 Kuwahara Siera Grande that would have been considered and marketted as a mountain bike in it's day but it's touring / road heritage is plain to see.

With a 28/38/48 drive it was really set up for the road and light trails and I'll be getting it come slicker and narrower tires later today.

Snagged this about half an hour ago and it will be mine until I find it a new home... I have to avoid getting too attached to it because it's a Kuwahara and it's green.

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/sierragrande1.JPG

It's a 1985 Kuwahara Siera Grande that would have been considered and marketted as a mountain bike in it's day but it's touring / road heritage is plain to see.

With a 28/38/48 drive it was really set up for the road and light trails and I'll be getting it come slicker and narrower tires later today.


Pretty!! Too bad its not blue though:D or black ..otherwise I'd seriously consider buying it from you. I could leave it at my employers house so I can ride with the kids

Pretty!! Too bad its not blue though:D or black ..otherwise I'd seriously consider buying it from you. I could leave it at my employers house so I can ride with the kids

Green is my favourite colour and it even has a Terry saddle.

I am going to throw caution to the wind and use the bike for some short errands today as it's in perfectly rideable shape.

2007 Novara Buzz (26" wheels), now sporting Soma "Clarence" bars

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii260/chuck_g_photos/_DSC0100.jpg

Mine is dirty - no pics until it's clean.......

248809My 96 Marin San Rafael. I bought this originally because I thought that it would be a good "lock up downtown or at the train station" kind of bike, one that I wouldn't get too attached to if it were to be stolen. But over the years I've come to really appreciate what a great, all round commuter it is. Original except for BMX pedals, a Terry saddle ( hidden under a lycra cover to deter thieves) and a slight alteration to the length of the flat bars. I shortened them about 1 1/2 inches and added the ends. I keep the frame bag on there, the homage to the 90's Greg Lemond panniers and a Fat Tire Ale bottle opener...:)

http://www.geocities.com/alicestrong/Marin2.jpg

An updated picture of mine, New grips, upside downed the bars,epic bag,vittoria tires,pedals,fenders
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2440/3838039146_a9f56b1eac.jpg

Properly hybridized with some slicks...

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/sieradriveside.JPG

Another photo (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9320902@N04/624448582/) of my previously owned hybrid.

It's a 1985 Kuwahara Siera Grande that would have been considered and marketed as a mountain bike in it's day but it's touring / road heritage is plain to see.

With a 28/38/48 drive it was really set up for the road and light trails and I'll be getting it come slicker and narrower tires later today.
Nice! I also have a Kuwahara Sierra that I bought brand new, I think, in 1988 or 1989 -- I saved up for a rew months to buy it (iirc I paid about $900 or so for it -- a good deal I got through a friend that owned a bike shop). It has a complete set of Deore components on it. I still have it and have been contemplating putting slicks on it and turning it into a hybrid -- it's still an exceptionally nice running bike.

WC - Sweet bike... I love lugs.

I know that the Shasta was a straight gauge frame in 1987 (a friend has one) but my '88 Shasta has an EX butted frame, has a hand built decal, and is far lighter than it's predecessors. I wonder if the later model Sierra also got an upgraded tubeset ?

I always like to be able to ad to my Kuwahara / Apollo lore.

My Sierra frame was built with Ishawata Quad-butted chromoly. The forks are Tange chromoly. The bike is fairly light (for it's day) and has really pleasant ride characteristics.

More pictures of the bike are posted here:

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?p=8967527#post8967527

My black beauty (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ntime60/3838384694/). I've since raised the saddle too, if I remember correctly, I raised the saddle during this break. :lol:

http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=115112&stc=1&d=1250728431

Took a better picture this past weekend.

Geeze - like your something. This is what I got to see:
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Did you write this? How many gears, Dude?

WC - Your Sierra is built to the same specs as my 1987 Kuwahara Cascade... does it have a handbuilt sticker on it as well ?

I am quite sure the Cascade became or offered a sloping top tube model in 1989... I have seen one and it was even lugged with an Ishiwata frame.

Yup, the hand built sticker with the thumbprint is there. I'm not very familiar with the Cascade model.

Properly hybridized with some slicks...



Nice....that didn't take long. I need to learn how to change tires.

^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oFXewhx3BE and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wlt2xog9-9Q for starters. there are tons of more vids on youtube on changing tires.

there are tons of youtube vids to give you an idea but this is something i would prefer to have hands on experience with.

hope this helps.

^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oFXewhx3BE for starters. there are tons of more vids on youtube on changing tires.

there are tons of youtube vids to give you an idea but this is something i would prefer to have hands on experience with.

Great! Thanks.

Nice....that didn't take long. I need to learn how to change tires.

I run my own bike shop and volunteer at our local bike co-op... teaching people how to repair flats and change tires is the first thing we teach people as it is the most common service issue there is.

I consider this to be a pretty essential skill for any bike owner / rider.

Those tires were a pain to get mounted but they really did improve the ride and the road speed of the bike...when tires get old and stiff they don't ride as nicely as they should even though they may look fine otherwise.

The tires I used are just inexpensive City Cavaliers... they are a little heavy and a pain to mount but they do roll well and are resistant to flats... and they only cost $7.00 each.

^ wow, you can't beat that price :-D

^ wow, you can't beat that price :-D

http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442624368&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302693841

The reviews on them are also quite favourable... they aren't Schwalbe Marathons but few tires are.

MEC also sells tires for less than almost anyone.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2509/3841206400_9a12b8b7a2_o.jpg

2009 Bianchi Verona with planet bike fenders, cateye head/taillight, recycled rubber seatpack, topeak rack and jellibell. Replacing the ergo grips with black cork soon, I think.

This is 1 of the nicest pictures so far. I love the look of the Cannondale but not only that the photo composition only adds to the bicycle's striking appearance




Sorry for the late reply, been offline...THANKS!

LOL no problem Some times I never even see comments to my post

An updated picture of mine, New grips, upside downed the bars,epic bag,vittoria tires,pedals,fenders
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2440/3838039146_a9f56b1eac.jpg

Love it.

One of my myriad 'Finishing Touches' is where my bike went today - it's been rainy and dismal. So up on the stand went Orkin for his new look - a lone Green spacer:

http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp323/nagognog/IMG_0538.jpg

^ nice touch. i also dig the different colored cables... just wondering - where did you get the spacer from? link?

thanks,
- s.

I had a simliar set up as seen in the pic,i told the dealer the handle bar was too low and my back was hurting from it,3 months went by and i removed the steererand i am still fine with the stock bar.There are 3 spacers total.
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u306/smile_at_u90012/DSC_3834.jpg

One of my myriad 'Finishing Touches' is where my bike went today - it's been rainy and dismal. So up on the stand went Orkin for his new look - a lone Green spacer:

http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp323/nagognog/IMG_0538.jpg

I see you keep your black bear repellent horn handy! :roflmao2:

BTW, the green spacer looks nice. :) Have you seen this place?

http://www.purelycustom.com/c-86-spacers.aspx

I see you keep your black bear repellent horn handy! :roflmao2:

BTW, the green spacer looks nice. :) Have you seen this place?

http://www.purelycustom.com/c-86-spacers.aspx

Yes I have - that's where it came from. But be warned people - most of what they sell is trash that falls apart in your hands. I've heard nothing but complaints from people about their utter lack of quality-control. I figured they couldn't louse-up a spacer. Time will tell...

(Leave my "Ditz-On-Cellphone" horn out of this! :D)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2505/3845888275_cf8477e831.jpg

Trek 7.2 FX. Added Ergon GP1 Handlegrips and Shimano PD-A530 pedals. Also a seat bag for keys.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3556/3579322034_7573ef10e4_b.jpg

My hybrid, when she was new and unscathed from crashing.

Home made hybrid:
Schwinn Sports Tourer hand brazed frome from 1973
ebay cyclocross fork
SRAM I-motion9 9-speed internal gear hub
Shimano DH-3D71 dynamo hub (not used yet)
Mavic 719 700c rims
DT 2.0/1/8/2.0 spokes
Kenda Kwest 700C x 35mm tires
Shimano DX cranks from ebay
Forte double sided pedals (SPD clips one one side, platforms on the other)
Princeton Switchback III headlight
Princeton Swerve tailight
Planet Bike Cascadia fenders
Surly Rack
Topeak basket
Titec H-Bar Riser Bar (Jones H-bar)

I'll get the braze-on fixed and powder coat it this winter. BTW, it weighs 47lbs :p

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2505/3845888275_cf8477e831.jpg


Holy cheese and crackers. Are you really that short? Your seat looks like it should be 4-6 ins higher.

That is one nice looking bike Yonni22,nice photo as well,lighting and all ,but why the saddle so low?

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3556/3579322034_7573ef10e4_b.jpg

My hybrid, when she was new, unmodified and unscathed from crashes.


That's a sweet looking bike Luddite. I especially like the Canadian flag. What kind of bike brand is that ?

Yeah, I'm short. I'm like 5'3 with a 27.5 inch inseam. I'm on my tippy toes when I'm on the seat and have very little clearance when I'm over the top tube. This is a 15.5 inch frame also. Should I lower the handlebars more to be even withe the seat height?

Nope, if it works for you, and is comfortable, it's just right.

It sure looks "unique!"

As a former hybrid rider (I now have a recumbent) I was curious to see what's out there in hybrids. Nice selection of bikes, with one thing in common; ALL of them appear to be immaculately maintained. As a firm believer in doing my own maintenance and that a clean and well maintained bike "just works better" I was pleasantly surprised. I'm not the only 'clean fanatic' out there.

Kudos, folks, Y'all done good. bk

That's a sweet looking bike Luddite. I especially like the Canadian flag. What kind of bike brand is that ?

Asama bikes:

http://www.asamabikes.ca/


:)

Asama is what used to be Kuwahara...