Commuter Bicycle Pics
#2801
Bicycle Repair Man !!!
My 1962 Peugeot and my 1973 Phillips Twenty (both fixed gear).
The Peugeot carried me well over 5000 km last year and I'm still breaking in the Twenty which I can really see myself using for commutes as it is the perfect urban assault machine and great wet weather/ rain bike.
It (the P20)is deceivingly fast and accelerates very quickly and the 406 wheels are really built for our springtime roads which are rife with tire swallowing potholes... the ride on the 20 by 1.95 Kenda Kontacts is smooth and between those and the Brooks saddle the bike sucks up the bumps really well. This is good when the puddle you go through happens to be hiding a massive pot hole.
The Peugeot will see a lot more commuting miles this year too as although the Twenty is fast... the Peugeot crushes souls.
And she's pretty comfortable too.
#2802
master of bottom licks
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My main commuter. A fixie I put together using an IronHorse MTB frame and various discarded parts. The BB, Brooks and seat post were purchased new.
#2803
Fan of the Crave Case!
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Garden City, MI
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Bikes: K2 Zed 3.0 (MTB), Maruishi Roadace commuter beast
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#2806
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Raleigh, NC
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Bikes: 2008 Raleigh Venture 3.0
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Hello All!
I am finally getting around to posting a few photos of my new commuter--here they are:
I am finally getting around to posting a few photos of my new commuter--here they are:
#2807
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Location: Houston, TX
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This will be my commuter when I start grad school in the fall... I just picked it up today and have only ridden around the block once:
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#2809
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Yes, I commute on THAT. Yes it weighs a few tons. But you know, it works. Really. Rumors that X-Mart bikes spontaneously desintegrate the moment you straddle the frame are somewhat exxagerated. Or so it seems so far .
#2811
Velocommuter Commando
#2813
Pwnerer
No, they're fine when they're new (if you're lucky enough to get one halfway properly assembled). It's when you need repairs....you'll find they aren't meant to be repaired.
#2814
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Well, yes, assembly wasn't quite up to "buy and ride" standard As for its long-term reliability, - I know but with me being compulsive (if not always competent ) tinker this is a good thing, - gives me excuse to replace anything I don't like...
#2815
Fan of the Crave Case!
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Garden City, MI
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Bikes: K2 Zed 3.0 (MTB), Maruishi Roadace commuter beast
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SRAM Rival, Avid Discs...that sounds like my Brodie! Sweet build!
#2818
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Houston, TX
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#2819
Adlib Stuntman
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Valencia, Spain
Posts: 23
Bikes: Orbea Satellite '07, '94 2nd hand chromoly double butted MTB. Commuterized Conor AFX 8500 V
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New bike!
I realized the Orbea Satellite didn't really cut it for a commuter. Disc brakes get in the way to securely mount a rear rack plus fenders, and the bike is too expensive looking to leave it outside unattended. I was always nervous about getting it stolen.
So I decided to get me a cheapo commuter, and repurpose the Orbea to pure MTB duty.
Second hand market here is nonexistant, and I didn't want a Xmart bike, so I got me a cheap new Conor AFX 8500 V.
The Conor has a Taiwan-made 6061 T6 frame, wich is more than I expected, and full Alivio gearset.
After mounting all the bells and whistles, there's the final configuration:
-Conor AFX 8500 V
-2 x Schwalbe Marathon Supreme 26x2.00
-Aluminum rear rack
-SKS fenders
-Wire basket
-Cateyes HL-EL530 and TL-LD600-R
-Kalloy cheapo horns
-Brooks Flyer
---- 35 pounds. So far so good.
Then add 3 Abus locks: Granit X-Plus 54, Steel-O-Flex Granit X-Plus 1050 and Millennio 895, with a combined weight of 10 pounds.
So I ended with 680 € worth of fully equipped 45 pounder commuter (ouch!) So much for cheap. Anyway, it's cheaper than the Orbea's retail price, and I already had all the addons.
But I already love it. I can bomb in and out of curbs, ride over potholes, cobblestones, etc... without worrying of the bike folding under me.
Also, I keep the Marathons at 50 psi front, 60 rear, so the contact patch on pavement is under 15 mm wide. When I'm on the bike lane it goes smooth and fast.
I'm tinkering with the riding stance. I'm aiming to get the lowest possible stance without going dropbars.
Here's some crappy phone pics:
So I decided to get me a cheapo commuter, and repurpose the Orbea to pure MTB duty.
Second hand market here is nonexistant, and I didn't want a Xmart bike, so I got me a cheap new Conor AFX 8500 V.
The Conor has a Taiwan-made 6061 T6 frame, wich is more than I expected, and full Alivio gearset.
After mounting all the bells and whistles, there's the final configuration:
-Conor AFX 8500 V
-2 x Schwalbe Marathon Supreme 26x2.00
-Aluminum rear rack
-SKS fenders
-Wire basket
-Cateyes HL-EL530 and TL-LD600-R
-Kalloy cheapo horns
-Brooks Flyer
---- 35 pounds. So far so good.
Then add 3 Abus locks: Granit X-Plus 54, Steel-O-Flex Granit X-Plus 1050 and Millennio 895, with a combined weight of 10 pounds.
So I ended with 680 € worth of fully equipped 45 pounder commuter (ouch!) So much for cheap. Anyway, it's cheaper than the Orbea's retail price, and I already had all the addons.
But I already love it. I can bomb in and out of curbs, ride over potholes, cobblestones, etc... without worrying of the bike folding under me.
Also, I keep the Marathons at 50 psi front, 60 rear, so the contact patch on pavement is under 15 mm wide. When I'm on the bike lane it goes smooth and fast.
I'm tinkering with the riding stance. I'm aiming to get the lowest possible stance without going dropbars.
Here's some crappy phone pics:
Last edited by Nestoreitor; 04-28-08 at 06:37 PM.
#2820
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Location: Seattle
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My new ride! First bike in years - decades... This is the 'before' picture, with just the blinkie lights on it. Took this just before I took it up to my apartment and installed the Freddy Fenders, and tonite I'm adding a rack. (Also just testing out my ability to upload pics to this site...)
Novara Forza, bought about 3 weeks ago.
Novara Forza, bought about 3 weeks ago.
Buddha on the dashboard...
#2821
beatz down lo|seatz up hi
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Missouri, USA
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Bikes: A 2007 Trek 4300. 22.5", 1981 Trek 610 24" (61cm)
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#2822
Commuter
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Scott Sandoa, no idea what year. Cost $30 at a garage sale. Cleanded it up, changed from knobbys to slicks, new tubes, fresh bar tape and freddy fenders. Under $100 so far. Will be my foul weather beater and commuter. SO will tote junior with it. If anyone has info on the Scott Sandoa and would like to share, it would be appreciated.
#2824
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Location: Boston, MA
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Bikes: 2005 Orbea Dauphine, 1997 GT Timberline
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I sold my Park stand that held the bike by the bottom bracket and dropouts because It didn't accommodate bikes with fenders and also my new commuters don't have quick releases. I haven't been too impressed with the Ultimate Repair stand I replaced it with.
Also - it looks like that rear fender isn't adjusted properly.
#2825
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I've got the same bike. Looking for new tires though. The stock ones are BEASTS. What repair stand is that? Do you like it? Are you able to do any torquing on the bike without losing stability? Does it hold the front wheel?
I sold my Park stand that held the bike by the bottom bracket and dropouts because It didn't accommodate bikes with fenders and also my new commuters don't have quick releases. I haven't been too impressed with the Ultimate Repair stand I replaced it with.
Also - it looks like that rear fender isn't adjusted properly.
I sold my Park stand that held the bike by the bottom bracket and dropouts because It didn't accommodate bikes with fenders and also my new commuters don't have quick releases. I haven't been too impressed with the Ultimate Repair stand I replaced it with.
Also - it looks like that rear fender isn't adjusted properly.
I've fixed the fender already, thanks!