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05-08-12, 01:37 PM
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It is so true, it really feels a whole lot different, turns on it feel really awesome.
Im excited for some fenders and racks - spying craigslist for good deals
Im excited for some fenders and racks - spying craigslist for good deals
05-08-12, 10:06 PM
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05-08-12, 10:11 PM
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Hey Bikeforums, I have not been here in a while. I have recently tarted a new job, at an office which has bike storage, as well as a gym with showers and lockers - basically it was meant for commuting by bike to. So I made the practice run last weekend on my singlespeed commuter and decided I did not like the ride in the drops, or even on the hoods, i wanted a more upright ride - so I picked up some Wald upright bars. Next step is fenders, and rack. I am excited to make the commute. 
I feel it looks a little silly with the short wheelbase of an 80s road bike (Fuji Ace which was found in the trash once) and the bars, but man, does it ride nice.
*edit* Also, saddle angle - blah blah, still making adjustments
I feel it looks a little silly with the short wheelbase of an 80s road bike (Fuji Ace which was found in the trash once) and the bars, but man, does it ride nice.
*edit* Also, saddle angle - blah blah, still making adjustments
. Riding the Medici for the time being.
05-09-12, 01:24 PM
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Here's my commuter bike...and my road bike...and my errand bike. Hell, it's my only bike, but I can't imagine how I got along without her.
1987 Schwinn Tempo. My boss found it in her garage, and gave it to me. It already had the back rack on it, I added the fenders and platform/clipless pedals. There's a headlight up front (I work nights, so for much of the year I'm commuting in darkness) and a red blinky mounted to the rack in back. The bag is a Biria shopper pannier, the seat bag is a cheap Bell I found at the local BBS. I have two panniers, but so far have only used one for commuting. I'd planned to use them for shopping, but seeing as how I live across the street from the grocery store, I haven't had occasion to bother with my bike when foraging.
05-09-12, 02:08 PM
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05-09-12, 02:14 PM
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Thanks! I'm really lucky to have such great co-workers/supervisors at the place where I work. Upper administration can be clueless, and the patients can be obnoxious, but the people I work with make it worthwhile.
When she gave it to me, I was in the process of saving up for a Trek Navigator 2.0, which would have been adequate for errands/commuting, but it wouldn't have been able to take me on all of the adventures the Tempo has carried me on, and I likely wouldn't have been bitten by the cycling bug as hard. Also I got to spend the $400+ I'd saved on fun accessories.
When she gave it to me, I was in the process of saving up for a Trek Navigator 2.0, which would have been adequate for errands/commuting, but it wouldn't have been able to take me on all of the adventures the Tempo has carried me on, and I likely wouldn't have been bitten by the cycling bug as hard. Also I got to spend the $400+ I'd saved on fun accessories.
05-09-12, 02:45 PM
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Bicycle Repair Man !!!
05-09-12, 06:31 PM
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Well things have changed and im back at it. However im retired now so i dont commute anymore but love this forum so will post here. My new ride.
Marin Muirwoods 29 er. Love the steel ride and fat tires. Will probably change out the cheap crank and pedals but other than that i love it. Feels good to be on 2 wheels again. I shortened up the wide bars. I have fenders for it but i can now afford the luxury of being a fairweather rider so leave i them off mostly. Surprisingly the saddle works for me real well so Brooks not needed for now.
Ive put a new but classic set of quality friction shifters(Silvers from Rivendell) on it,just my preference. Im allowed, im a old guy from the old school.
Added Contac Ergon bar ends by Giant. Awesome,feels very much like being on the hoods,they are very ergonomic.
Jandd seat bag. Holds enough(huge actually) for day rides or even very lite credit card touring if need be. I modified the straps it came with so it doesnt wiggle around much at all and now they dont extend down to chain stays as Jandd would have you do which i found to be too cumbersome and in the way.
I have lites in bag for when needed. And of course the needed bottle cages and bell.
Sorry pic coulda been larger. Its been awhile since i posted a pic. Click on it for bigger pic.
05-09-12, 07:10 PM
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Thanks! I'm really lucky to have such great co-workers/supervisors at the place where I work. Upper administration can be clueless, and the patients can be obnoxious, but the people I work with make it worthwhile.
When she gave it to me, I was in the process of saving up for a Trek Navigator 2.0, which would have been adequate for errands/commuting, but it wouldn't have been able to take me on all of the adventures the Tempo has carried me on, and I likely wouldn't have been bitten by the cycling bug as hard. Also I got to spend the $400+ I'd saved on fun accessories.
When she gave it to me, I was in the process of saving up for a Trek Navigator 2.0, which would have been adequate for errands/commuting, but it wouldn't have been able to take me on all of the adventures the Tempo has carried me on, and I likely wouldn't have been bitten by the cycling bug as hard. Also I got to spend the $400+ I'd saved on fun accessories.
05-09-12, 09:01 PM
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05-09-12, 09:03 PM
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Here's my commuter bike...and my road bike...and my errand bike. Hell, it's my only bike, but I can't imagine how I got along without her.
1987 Schwinn Tempo. My boss found it in her garage, and gave it to me. It already had the back rack on it, I added the fenders and platform/clipless pedals. There's a headlight up front (I work nights, so for much of the year I'm commuting in darkness) and a red blinky mounted to the rack in back. The bag is a Biria shopper pannier, the seat bag is a cheap Bell I found at the local BBS. I have two panniers, but so far have only used one for commuting. I'd planned to use them for shopping, but seeing as how I live across the street from the grocery store, I haven't had occasion to bother with my bike when foraging.
05-09-12, 09:06 PM
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Well thanks guys. Just when ya think its about over things change. You never know. Tests show I still have the problem but its backed off for some reason and im feeling good.
I may have sold my bikes to soon but i wanted to make it easier for my adult kids. Anyway no crying over spilt milk although i miss my LHT. Didnt buy another one this time as there about $1600 up here. The Marin is a 22" and actually has a longer wheelbase than LHT and rides as good or better for less coin. But thanks guys
I may have sold my bikes to soon but i wanted to make it easier for my adult kids. Anyway no crying over spilt milk although i miss my LHT. Didnt buy another one this time as there about $1600 up here. The Marin is a 22" and actually has a longer wheelbase than LHT and rides as good or better for less coin. But thanks guys
05-09-12, 10:22 PM
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This is my commuter recently purchased 2012 Motobecane Elite Sport 29er Hybrid
05-09-12, 11:50 PM
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05-10-12, 09:16 AM
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It's a great bike though.
05-10-12, 09:28 AM
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Great bike! Do you find that your wrists hurt much after 5+miles? The reason I ask is you can plainly see in the picture how downward that seat is tilted. It's not enough to make you not want to ride, but that is definitely enough to make you notice the weight on your hands rather than your seat bone.
05-10-12, 09:36 AM
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Great bike! Do you find that your wrists hurt much after 5+miles? The reason I ask is you can plainly see in the picture how downward that seat is tilted. It's not enough to make you not want to ride, but that is definitely enough to make you notice the weight on your hands rather than your seat bone.
05-10-12, 09:39 AM
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