Commuter Bicycle Pics
05-12-11, 09:47 AM
#8276
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Alexandria, VA
Posts: 2,053
Bikes: Trek 830 Mountain Track Drop bar conversion
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
05-12-11, 02:20 PM
#8278
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Central Mexico
Posts: 616
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Hello all, this is my commuter:
It was about $180 new, weighs like 35lbs and uses microshift components (6 speeds)
Very simple and low-end but it gets the job done, about 9 miles round-trip every day, no problems after a few months.
It was about $180 new, weighs like 35lbs and uses microshift components (6 speeds)
Very simple and low-end but it gets the job done, about 9 miles round-trip every day, no problems after a few months.
05-12-11, 05:38 PM
#8279
aka Tom Reingold
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: New York, NY, and High Falls, NY, USA
Posts: 40,502
Bikes: 1962 Rudge Sports, 1971 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Raleigh Pro Track, 1974 Raleigh International, 1975 Viscount Fixie, 1982 McLean, 1996 Lemond (Ti), 2002 Burley Zydeco tandem
Mentioned: 511 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 7348 Post(s)
Liked 2,460 Times
in
1,432 Posts
That bike looks like a lot less than 35 pounds. Are you sure? How many kilograms?
__________________
Tom Reingold, tom@noglider.com
New York City and High Falls, NY
Blogs: The Experienced Cyclist; noglider's ride blog
“When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments.” — Elizabeth West, US author
Please email me rather than PM'ing me. Thanks.
Tom Reingold, tom@noglider.com
New York City and High Falls, NY
Blogs: The Experienced Cyclist; noglider's ride blog
“When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments.” — Elizabeth West, US author
Please email me rather than PM'ing me. Thanks.
05-13-11, 06:50 AM
#8281
Stealing Spokes since 82'
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Boy-z, Ideeeho
Posts: 1,875
Bikes: The always reliable kuwie
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Low end or not I'm really digging that top tube
05-13-11, 07:33 AM
#8282
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Virginia/DC
Posts: 1,454
Bikes: quite a few
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
35 lbs sounds about right to me. Certainly an interesting top tube though.
https://www.bicicletasmercurio.com.mx...=40&Itemid=236
https://www.bicicletasmercurio.com.mx...=40&Itemid=236
05-13-11, 04:38 PM
#8283
Born Again Pagan
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Southwestern Ontario
Posts: 2,241
Bikes: Schwinn hybrid, Raleigh MTB
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 2 Times
in
2 Posts
Look like trekking bars to me... just mounted upside-down (relative to mine, that is). I tried mounting mine like that, but found the riding position uncomfortable so I installed them curving upward.
Last edited by irclean; 05-13-11 at 11:43 PM.
05-14-11, 12:18 AM
#8284
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 222
Bikes: '86 Koga Miyata Randonneur
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/49471-Commuter-Bicycle-Pics?p=12425329&viewfull=1#post12425329
-Jon
05-14-11, 12:59 AM
#8285
Born Again Pagan
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Southwestern Ontario
Posts: 2,241
Bikes: Schwinn hybrid, Raleigh MTB
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 2 Times
in
2 Posts
I think he's actually referring to a bike posted by Fenway, back on page 323:
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/49471-Commuter-Bicycle-Pics?p=12425329&viewfull=1#post12425329
-Jon
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/49471-Commuter-Bicycle-Pics?p=12425329&viewfull=1#post12425329
-Jon
05-14-11, 02:58 AM
#8286
shaken, not stirred.
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: The Shaky Isles.
Posts: 5,248
Bikes: I've lost count.
Mentioned: 40 Post(s)
Tagged: 1 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1412 Post(s)
Liked 968 Times
in
388 Posts
My primary commuter. a RANS v2.
My wet weather/other commuter. a fixed gear Raleigh 20 copy almost dwarfed by the Carradice Camper saddlebag.
Another commuter. Fitted with a trailer hitch for towing a heap of work.
__________________
Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. ~Mark Twain, "Taming the Bicycle"
vBulletin: snafu
05-14-11, 07:00 PM
#8289
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 229
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I have mine pretty much ready for commuting. Are there any other bags that are a bit smaller that also lift off and would work with the tubus fly?
05-14-11, 08:35 PM
#8291
Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 81
Bikes: '23 Marin Muirwods, '90 Specialized Hardrock (gone)
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 7 Post(s)
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
05-15-11, 02:05 AM
#8292
Senior Member
My Giant FCR3500 - that's my old Dahon Boardwalk behind it (now my wife's bike).
05-15-11, 10:56 AM
#8294
Member
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Aurora, IL
Posts: 45
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I only have one brake hood... 
Ride with my hand in the bend of the bar most of the time... also use the ends for a wider lower position (acceleration and climbs) and can sit up and ride with my hands at centre where the bars are un-wrapped as even with a narrow hand position the bike is really stable.
The wide position is good for track stands too...
Ride with my hand in the bend of the bar most of the time... also use the ends for a wider lower position (acceleration and climbs) and can sit up and ride with my hands at centre where the bars are un-wrapped as even with a narrow hand position the bike is really stable.
The wide position is good for track stands too...
What kind of jacket is that you're wearing? It looks comfortable, bright, and reflective.
05-17-11, 07:38 AM
#8295
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Reading, PA
Posts: 93
Bikes: Iron Horse XT 2100 (1997?)
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I finally took pictures of my commuter. Well, I guess commuter is not completely accurate since it is my only bike, although the vast majority of my miles come from my commute. It is not new - from 97 or so. Since I started commuting seriously last year I have added:
Since these pictures were taken I have purchased a new front dynamo wheel with a front dynamo light. I'll show pictures of them when I finally get them installed (waiting on rim tape to be delivered). At some point I hope to have a Brooks saddle.
I have seriously considered replacing this with a new commuter several times in the past year. I bought the bike new and it was very cheap when I purchased it (only a few hundred dollars). But every time I research it, I keep reaching the conclusion that the frame (other than not supporting disc brakes) is actually pretty darn good. Very good fit for me. 4130 Chromoly. So, I have decided to keep it and am actually in a very zen place with it. That is why I have spent the money to get the trekking bars and the new front dynamo wheel.
- Topeak Super Tourist Rack
- Pedals with SPD on one side and flat on the other
- Fenders - SKS 45mm (started with PB, but were too small for studded winter tires)
- Rear chainstay kickstand - I LOVE this
- Trekking Handlebars - not wrapped in this pic, but have since been wrapped. Will post updated pic when I get around to it.
- Stem - needed for the trekking bars
- Mirror - started with bar end mirror, but switched to this one when I installed the Trekking bars
- Bell - I am considering removing since saying "on your left" seems to be just as effective. Plus, nothing is effective for runners who are listening to music. But haven't gotten rid of yet since there are some occasions when I ring it before a blind corner
- Mount for my android phone - so I can use gps/hrm
- Tires - Currently running 700x32 Schwalbe Marathon (in the winter I run Nokian W240)
- Lights - only the PB blinkie is shown, but I also have a Radbot on my helmet and I usually have a flashlight mounted on the handlebars. Last winter I used a MagicShine mounted on the bars and the flashlight on my helmet.
Since these pictures were taken I have purchased a new front dynamo wheel with a front dynamo light. I'll show pictures of them when I finally get them installed (waiting on rim tape to be delivered). At some point I hope to have a Brooks saddle.
I have seriously considered replacing this with a new commuter several times in the past year. I bought the bike new and it was very cheap when I purchased it (only a few hundred dollars). But every time I research it, I keep reaching the conclusion that the frame (other than not supporting disc brakes) is actually pretty darn good. Very good fit for me. 4130 Chromoly. So, I have decided to keep it and am actually in a very zen place with it. That is why I have spent the money to get the trekking bars and the new front dynamo wheel.
05-17-11, 08:05 AM
#8296
Senior Member
nice set-up, been thinking about the butterfly bars myself.
05-17-11, 08:11 AM
#8297
Bicycle Repair Man !!!
It also packs well.
The new version costs under $70.00.
https://www.mec.ca/Products/product_d...34374302692343
05-17-11, 12:11 PM
#8300
Bicycle Repair Man !!!
Almost at the end of my 55km commute... after a left at the top of the hill I ride a few hundred feet and ride up one more hill.
