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06-21-13, 10:13 AM
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First post - Here's my daily commuter. I've put about 4000 km on it since taking delivery last summer.
Happy to answer any questions about it.
Full album: https://imgur.com/a/iVGYn
- Steelwool Tweed frame, Lugged Tange Prestige Double-butted chromoly
- Alfine 11 Hub with Versa VRS-11 Brifters
- Avid BB7 Road disc brakes
- 38x700c Schwalbe Marathon tires
Happy to answer any questions about it.
Full album: https://imgur.com/a/iVGYn
06-21-13, 12:17 PM
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06-21-13, 12:32 PM
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WOW that bike is superb!! Totally retro looking but with many modern components like the brakes. I love that combination - sorta like old muscle cars with modern wheels, brakes, and suspension. 
06-21-13, 12:59 PM
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06-21-13, 02:06 PM
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That steelwool is a fabulous commuter! It will look sharp with a classic saddlebag. What you have there is pretty much what I'd love to have. The Alfine 11 with brifters - that is awesome! Disc brakes in Western Washington - that would be so perferct! I think I'd add a wheel with a dynamo hub. Happy rides!!!
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06-21-13, 08:56 PM
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It is indeed a lovely bike, although Mr. "TotallyTubular", I'm guesing those Schwalbes are clinchers, I'm just sayin...
06-22-13, 01:03 AM
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Here's my '92 Rockhopper Sport. Built it up with a Deore DX/LX group. '92 Hopper was my first mountain bike so I'm keeping to my roots with this one. Lovin' it.
06-22-13, 05:28 PM
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My new commuter is a 1994 Rocky Mountain Fusion. I just put some Odyssey platforms peddles and some Odi Van's shoe bottom grips.
06-22-13, 06:02 PM
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06-23-13, 07:06 PM
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My commuter (aka only) bike:
I just started commuting 23 miles RT a few times a week.
Alan
I just started commuting 23 miles RT a few times a week.
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06-24-13, 08:08 PM
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06-25-13, 07:13 AM
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New Commuter
New commuter, as of yesterday. Soma Smoothie, 48 cm. Built with mix of new and old parts: SRAM Rival/Apex, Ritchey Classic cockpit and seatpost, Mavic Aksium wheelset, Conti Gatorskins 700c x 28mm, Specialized Toupe saddle, Shimano SPD-SL pedals, SRAM cork bar tape, Tortec Velocity rack. 8 pound lighter than my Surly LHT, and definitely faster and more fun to ride than the Surly.
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06-26-13, 02:22 PM
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New Surly LHT
Not a commuter bike per se, but sure does handle a load nice!!!
T
06-26-13, 03:09 PM
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06-26-13, 07:19 PM
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06-26-13, 07:38 PM
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06-26-13, 08:49 PM
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Schwinn 411 w/Internal geared hub 5spd, I also added the fenders. They also have them w/24spd
06-27-13, 07:24 AM
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I have a bike I'm building up as a commuter.
The light is mounted on a Quick Release Light Mount I got off Amazon. The idea was it gets out of the way of the handlebar mounted bag that I haven't ordered yet. Seems to work really well, although I have only used it in the rain a few times.
T
The light is mounted on a Quick Release Light Mount I got off Amazon. The idea was it gets out of the way of the handlebar mounted bag that I haven't ordered yet. Seems to work really well, although I have only used it in the rain a few times.
T
06-27-13, 07:55 AM
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nice bike /2 questions
looks like you are using for commuting so in my book that makes it a commuter, a very nice commuter... two questions
what is that stick that looks like it is holding it up?
What kind of tires do you have on it?
they are very reflective. (i like that)
what is that stick that looks like it is holding it up?
What kind of tires do you have on it?
they are very reflective. (i like that)
06-27-13, 12:54 PM
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The tires are Continental Contact, 700c x 37mm. Wire bead. Blackwall, they come on the bike from Surly. It's fairly stock, the only thing I have added is racks and other accessories. I haven't upgrade anything yet.
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06-27-13, 03:52 PM
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The stick is a Click-Stand, honestly I don't know how i got along without it. Fits in my rear bag when not needed.
The tires are Continental Contact, 700c x 37mm. Wire bead. Blackwall, they come on the bike from Surly.
The tires are Continental Contact, 700c x 37mm. Wire bead. Blackwall, they come on the bike from Surly.
The tread on the Conti Contact looks a lot like a Conti Touring Plus 700x32 tire I have, which is also reflective. Worked well for me!
06-27-13, 04:18 PM
Bicycle Repair Man !!!
Spent my day with groovestew's old beater 
She is looking a little cleaner and shinier now and this should give him some more time to chase after babies.
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The 7 speed Suntour block needed a cleaning so I fitted a VX GT and a Shimano 6 so groovestew is gonna have to slum it with these until the 7 is all cleaned up unless he decides like me, that there isn't a better friction derailleur out there than a vintage Suntour.
She is looking a little cleaner and shinier now and this should give him some more time to chase after babies.
The 7 speed Suntour block needed a cleaning so I fitted a VX GT and a Shimano 6 so groovestew is gonna have to slum it with these until the 7 is all cleaned up unless he decides like me, that there isn't a better friction derailleur out there than a vintage Suntour.
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06-27-13, 07:33 PM
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This is my first season at this commuting plan, and I must say it's very addicting. I do have a question, Anyone else commute with a backpack and find it a bit uncomfortable durring the hotter times of the year? If so what is your solution? I fear a rack will not survive very long on my route.
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