Commuter Bicycle Pics
08-21-08, 01:50 AM
#3426
Living Life On Two Wheels
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That is definitely a unique bike, and sweet too 
The eyes of the beholder
Tires and a lock........Gotta set your priorities you know........
Securing your ride is quite important. Indeed if I recall correctly there is another thread specific to it. Anyone know the link?
It looks so much nicer in pictures. Chained to the bike rack you get the feeling it will give you tetanus.
Securing your ride is quite important. Indeed if I recall correctly there is another thread specific to it. Anyone know the link?
It looks so much nicer in pictures. Chained to the bike rack you get the feeling it will give you tetanus.
08-22-08, 01:09 PM
#3427
Mike McCrank
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I finally have my pugsley up and running.
Specs: 22" Surly Pugsley, Shimano Alfine internal 8 speed hub, Kris Holm 29er rims, Schwalbe 29x2.4 Big Apples, Avid BB7s, OnOne Mary handlebars. Everything is in black. I call it Darth Pugsley.
Fenders and a few other accessories are on order.
Specs: 22" Surly Pugsley, Shimano Alfine internal 8 speed hub, Kris Holm 29er rims, Schwalbe 29x2.4 Big Apples, Avid BB7s, OnOne Mary handlebars. Everything is in black. I call it Darth Pugsley.
Fenders and a few other accessories are on order.
08-22-08, 01:48 PM
#3428
Bye Bye
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I finally have my pugsley up and running.
Specs: 22" Surly Pugsley, Shimano Alfine internal 8 speed hub, Kris Holm 29er rims, Schwalbe 29x2.4 Big Apples, Avid BB7s, OnOne Mary handlebars. Everything is in black. I call it Darth Pugsley.
Fenders and a few other accessories are on order.
Specs: 22" Surly Pugsley, Shimano Alfine internal 8 speed hub, Kris Holm 29er rims, Schwalbe 29x2.4 Big Apples, Avid BB7s, OnOne Mary handlebars. Everything is in black. I call it Darth Pugsley.
Fenders and a few other accessories are on order.
just needs a brooks...!
08-22-08, 06:23 PM
#3429
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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very cool pugsley. They're normally with 26" wheels, right?
08-22-08, 07:18 PM
#3430
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I've changed a few things on my commuter/utility bike, so I figured I'd post it again. New rear rack, lights, wheels, fenders, seat, pedals, and tires. 
Now I just need some bigger/better bags, and I'll be good.
Now I just need some bigger/better bags, and I'll be good.
08-22-08, 07:25 PM
#3431
beatz down lo|seatz up hi
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That bike is everything I want my Trek 4300 to be, minus the front rack.
Oh, and the bars and seat I have are fine, but you get the idea.
Oh, and the bars and seat I have are fine, but you get the idea.
08-22-08, 08:38 PM
#3432
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That is one handsome commuter there. What type of head light are you using?
08-22-08, 09:06 PM
#3433
Mr. Maximan1
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My fixie
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08-23-08, 02:26 AM
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Is there a "RATBYKE" thread? Y'all commuters' bikes are too nicey-nicey looking to be seen next to da ol FIshByke. But She's my commuter so I'll snap a Pic reaallll soon, with alll the pertinent stats: you know, like total mileage, origin, habitats, storage and anecdotes and maintenance(haha, surely you jest?)
08-23-08, 06:08 AM
#3435
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There must be many RATBYKEs hiding out there. I wanna see pictures FishByke, and read about it 'nall!
08-23-08, 07:26 AM
#3436
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08-23-08, 12:24 PM
#3437
So say we all.
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Been riding and posting [1] for a while. There's a group at work that does occasional morning rides, so I'd drive into work and then ride my bike for a while. I have recently realized how silly that is, since I live in gorgeous Austin. Since I've got my older bike lying around, I decided to use it to go to work.
See the redness:
Gas prices have gone down a bit, but it's too late! Bwaahahaha! You'll never take me alive!
--redhairedscot
[1] Sometimes more of 1, sometimes more of another
See the redness:
Gas prices have gone down a bit, but it's too late! Bwaahahaha! You'll never take me alive!
--redhairedscot
[1] Sometimes more of 1, sometimes more of another
08-23-08, 01:31 PM
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Fixed Gear (61 gear inches), Caloi 10 frame, 650x45B Wheels. 20 km home to work + 20km back.
08-23-08, 07:10 PM
#3439
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Here's my new Kona Jake. I posted a mini review in the Lovefest thread
08-24-08, 01:46 AM
#3440
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jaos, what an odd (in a good, refreshing way) looking bike. Nice.
08-24-08, 04:40 PM
#3442
Just another bum
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I posted my commuter earlier but have done some upgrades. The bike started as a standard Giant FCR 2. I added a light setup, and a rear rack with a trunk. I use the bike for rides to work, which is 12.5 miles from my home. One drawback, I found the bike to put me in a position that I became more of a wind trap then I did on the mountain bike I used before. Here she is as posted earlier.
I have added ergonomic down tubes with Tiagra brake/shifters. I also added an adjustable 120cm stem. All has worked out well except for the brakes, the bike came equipped with V-Brakes and the brake levers do not pull with the same geometry as the stock levers. I can still lock up the brakes on dry pavement but they feel a littlie spongy. I think I may add Travel agents to the brakes. The bike got a full set of cables and housings and clip less pedals also.
Here she is now.
I have added ergonomic down tubes with Tiagra brake/shifters. I also added an adjustable 120cm stem. All has worked out well except for the brakes, the bike came equipped with V-Brakes and the brake levers do not pull with the same geometry as the stock levers. I can still lock up the brakes on dry pavement but they feel a littlie spongy. I think I may add Travel agents to the brakes. The bike got a full set of cables and housings and clip less pedals also.
Here she is now.
08-24-08, 04:55 PM
#3443
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dngspot, the riding position looks much improved!
Mine's an old Novara Buzz:
Mine's an old Novara Buzz:
08-24-08, 06:16 PM
#3444
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here's one of my commuters...
I had neglected this one for a bit and decided to whip walle into shape this weekend...
I adjusted the brakes, put a rear rack and basket on the back and put some lights on with a handlebar bag.
I adjusted the brakes, put a rear rack and basket on the back and put some lights on with a handlebar bag.
08-24-08, 07:25 PM
#3445
Living Life On Two Wheels
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Great pictures keep appearing thansk for sharing, I was curious though, of all the cycle commuters any of them have a chain guard? Or just go with shorts everytime you ride? I have posted before but to keep in topic here it is once more, my Giant Rincon 21"
A shot from a recent ride up over Old San Juan Grade here in town.
And A Link to A video from that ride: Cycle Commuting as A Choice
Enjoying the photos.
A shot from a recent ride up over Old San Juan Grade here in town.
And A Link to A video from that ride: Cycle Commuting as A Choice
Enjoying the photos.
08-24-08, 07:29 PM
#3446
Bike ≠ Car ≠ Ped.
Chain mess aside, it really sucks to get a cuff stuck in a chain & crank.
08-24-08, 07:37 PM
#3447
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Yeah I can see how that would be annoying. As it stands my bicycle as you can see in the pic, well perhaps came with a chain guard and yet when I ride I am usually in shorts or roll up the leg. Whichever way works.
08-24-08, 07:43 PM
#3448
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I usually bike to work in shorts and then change but there are times I don't want to be bothered...
I have found that even using a strap, I can get oil on my pant leg... I decided to make myself a gaiter
out of a pair of old sweat pants (the kind that have the elastic at the bottom of the leg. I cut the leg to
the size I wanted and I put that over my cuff and secure it with a leg strap...
its especially useful for when it gets colder...
I have found that even using a strap, I can get oil on my pant leg... I decided to make myself a gaiter
out of a pair of old sweat pants (the kind that have the elastic at the bottom of the leg. I cut the leg to
the size I wanted and I put that over my cuff and secure it with a leg strap...
its especially useful for when it gets colder...
08-24-08, 07:45 PM
#3449
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I usually bike to work in shorts and then change but there are times I don't want to be bothered...
I have found that even using a strap, I can get oil on my pant leg... I decided to make myself a gaiter
out of a pair of old sweat pants (the kind that have the elastic at the bottom of the leg. I cut the leg to
the size I wanted and I put that over my cuff and secure it with a leg strap...
its especially useful for when it gets colder...
I have found that even using a strap, I can get oil on my pant leg... I decided to make myself a gaiter
out of a pair of old sweat pants (the kind that have the elastic at the bottom of the leg. I cut the leg to
the size I wanted and I put that over my cuff and secure it with a leg strap...
its especially useful for when it gets colder...