Commuter Bicycle Pics
#2601
Seeing things
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Still above freezing this morning but with a stubborn headwind--harder work than usual
My recent upgrade (aside from the wheelset that I am absolutley LOVING) was from an older SIS 6spd cassette to a less older XT 11-30 8spd. I was liking that 30t low gear this AM (still on the middle chainring though).
And the cagers were (mostly) pretty well-behaved. All-in-all, not a bad deal.
EDIT: Oops! Sorry all. This was supposed to be in the "How was your commute..." thread.
My recent upgrade (aside from the wheelset that I am absolutley LOVING) was from an older SIS 6spd cassette to a less older XT 11-30 8spd. I was liking that 30t low gear this AM (still on the middle chainring though).
And the cagers were (mostly) pretty well-behaved. All-in-all, not a bad deal.
EDIT: Oops! Sorry all. This was supposed to be in the "How was your commute..." thread.
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#2602
Braking addict
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I changed the '97 steel frame I had here to a (probably) '93 carbon Giant Cadex frame. Also changed the setup from 1x5 to 2x8.
#2604
Living Life On Two Wheels
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So my guess is riding in Florida has improved. How do you deal with the humidity? Anyone alive out there?
#2605
beatz down lo|seatz up hi
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#2607
Living Life On Two Wheels
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nice bike Still have not experienced riding a road bike. Probably should do that sometime in the near future.
#2608
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Here's my commuter/do-it-all bike:
And a couple of fun pics from the local trails:
And a couple of fun pics from the local trails:
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#2609
beatz down lo|seatz up hi
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#2610
Living Life On Two Wheels
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I figured that one out alright I have always rode MTB or variations. I wonder though if I ride a road bike will I ever go back to mtb Only time will answer that one.
Keep the pictures going ... great ideas just by viewing.
Keep the pictures going ... great ideas just by viewing.
#2611
beatz down lo|seatz up hi
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It's a good mtb but you just can't compete with a road bike!
#2612
stringbreaker
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Here is my Specialized Expedition in commute dress
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(Life is too short to play crappy guitars) 2006 Raleigh Cadent 3.0, 1977 Schwinn Volare, 2010 Windsor tourist. ( I didn't fall , I attacked the floor)
(Life is too short to play crappy guitars) 2006 Raleigh Cadent 3.0, 1977 Schwinn Volare, 2010 Windsor tourist. ( I didn't fall , I attacked the floor)
#2613
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I have paced a road bike a few times, when I use to commute Salinas to Monterey everyday. Work eight hours and ride back home. To pace and to keep pace now that is two different stories. I will admit I keep trying though because it makes sense to me. An MTB definitely has comfort over the road though besides the riser bars.
#2614
Stan
sweet 7.3.
I bought a 7.5 a few months ago, and love it so far. what rack is that? mine seems too short, and angles towards the seat post
I bought a 7.5 a few months ago, and love it so far. what rack is that? mine seems too short, and angles towards the seat post
#2615
beatz down lo|seatz up hi
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I have paced a road bike a few times, when I use to commute Salinas to Monterey everyday. Work eight hours and ride back home. To pace and to keep pace now that is two different stories. I will admit I keep trying though because it makes sense to me. An MTB definitely has comfort over the road though besides the riser bars.
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Very nice! I almost bought a mid-90's Campione d'Italia to commute on. It was very similar to your Premio except it had Campy Mirage ergo shifters on it. I was a bit concerned with clamping on fenders and the reliability of Ergo shifters at the time, so I passed on it. I'm still kind of kicking myself for passing that up.
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everyone seems to have shiny new rigs so i'll post my re-purposed 20 year old roadbike, i only go 5 miles each way so it doesn't need to be all that fancy
i am missing having gears on the hills though
edit: yes my front brake routes to the left, i came from motorcycles and i can't get passed having the front brake on the left bar
edit: yes its missing the lock for the stem, gotta find it
i am missing having gears on the hills though
edit: yes my front brake routes to the left, i came from motorcycles and i can't get passed having the front brake on the left bar
edit: yes its missing the lock for the stem, gotta find it
#2618
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Very nice! I almost bought a mid-90's Campione d'Italia to commute on. It was very similar to your Premio except it had Campy Mirage ergo shifters on it. I was a bit concerned with clamping on fenders and the reliability of Ergo shifters at the time, so I passed on it. I'm still kind of kicking myself for passing that up.
#2619
Dirty old man in training
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Here is my latest ride, AKA Ninja bike
07 Novara Buzz
07 Novara Buzz
#2620
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Here's my commuter, a '91 Bridgestone CB-Zip. I posted a pic last year, but since then I have (finally) fitted it with fenders. I didn't need them before, because I never rode it in the rain. Since then, I've realized that it will probably outlast me, so I might as well use it even when the roads are wet. (I still try to avoid riding in the rain).
#2622
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Just finished turning the old road bike into my new commuter. Added the Tubus Logo rack, upgraded the headset to a Shimano 105, new Salsa Stem, and a Nitto Noodle handlebar. Just wish the weather was a bit nicer to for riding.
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These aren't great photos of my ride, but you get the idea. I'll take better pics when the lighting is better and maybe after I clean her up a bit.
#2624
Pwnerer
That's a lot of seatpost exposed. You sure the frame fits?
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I'm sure the frame does not fit. LOL. It's 14" and I think i need something a bit bigger. Which was odd because it felt comfortable when I first tried it out.
The seat also may be raised higher than normal. I tend to wear thicker soled boots in the winter because i'm a fashion hag .
The seat also may be raised higher than normal. I tend to wear thicker soled boots in the winter because i'm a fashion hag .