Sixty Fiver

I use a few old mtb's for commuting although they both have drop bars... and they are fixed gear / ss.

canyoneagle

Nice find!

knucklesandwich

Just went from 24 gears to 1.

Luddite

sixtyone, nitpick, those shots are backlit so I can't see detail on the bike, move the bike to a not-backlit spot and reshoot please.

These bikes are freaking hot.

Incidentally I use my hybrid for *everything* I rarely take the bus anymore, I bike everywhere.

TamaraEden

I finally have a pic of my new Trek WSD 7000. Was waiting to make it look more "used"; added some stickers and my pannier. Like I've said on BF before, I'm not fully a cyclist or commuter YET! Starting this week I'll be making it a point to ride more often. It's SO HOT but I'm going to force myself. Beginning at the end of August I will officially be able to call myself a commuter as I intend on riding to where I teach a few times a week at least.

sixtyone

thanks... rode it today for the first time and i loved it..

also Luddite i'll take better pics tomorrow

supramax

That's a beautiful bike.

TamaraEden

Aww shucks, really? I mean, THANK YOU! it's not super original and you can't see the actual little patterns on it,which I had to learn to love. LOL

supramax

Eye of the beholder, I guess, but I like what I see.

mangosalsa

Not everyone, mine's more of a hybrid with 26" wheels. Don't sweat it, MTB's are sturdy beasts.

At rest some time ago

Got it's own desk today!

sixtyone

here are some better images but my camera really sucks so they don't look good as other people... the only change that i have made is removing the shoes cover thing from the pedals, didn't like those...

bkrownd

Mountain bike is more versatile, fun, tough and comfy. Stick with it unless you need something to climb long hills.

olegb

for those of you, MTB owners, you are not alone... Just finished this weekend:









Prior to converting my bike to a commuter one, was considering buying Dutch from craigslist: drums gears and brakes (front and rear), 3 speed, solid frame. If money was not an issue, I would refurb it and keep for fun:

Sixty Fiver

This is among the best "show us your ride" threads of them all... the diversity is really enjoyable to see.

noglider 

I agree. Even the plainest bike needs to be accessorized to be functional as a commuter, so that's where some creativity comes in. And we get to see how people think and what they need when we see their commuter bikes.

Sixty Fiver

Luddite - I am pleased you like my offerings...this is my Shasta's younger sister and summer commuter / fg tourer.

I really need to get out and ride this bike a little more as she's been collecting dust.


1987 Kuwahara Cascade - fg conversion

davidindec

Here is a picture of my 2008 Orbea Aneto that I use for commuting to work as well as riding for fun. So far, my longest journey in one day has been 100kms in around 6 hours. Not lightening speed, but fun none the less.

I bought the bike last October and think I am close to having it set up how I like it. The most important and challenging thing was finding the right saddle which I believe to have achieved with the Selle San Marco Rolls. It came stock with a Selle Italia Zoo Gel with male cut out which was nice and soft, but I just didn't like. I then found a Selle Italia Flight on eBay that is nice, but I think a little again just not right. I finally put the Rolls on and think its what I have been looking for. It not soft, but has enough padding. I like it because its narrow in the "beak" and flat from front to back as well as having enough of a rear for my rear.

Some of the other details:
Shimano A530 SPD pedals - like these because they are flat on one side and SPD the other.
Titec Hell Bent bar ends - gives you at least 3 positions on the flat bar bike.
Planet Bike Blaze 1-Watt LED front light - I've had some people think I'm a cop.
Planet Bike Blinky Superflash 1/2 Watt LED rear light - you can tell a difference as the cars go way around you.
Topeak TourGuide handle bar bag - great for quick trips that only require camera, sandwich, wallet, tube, etc.
Topeak MTX Trunk Bag DXP - for all the other stuff; especially when grocery shopping.
Continental Sport Contact tires with reflective strip - can't have enough reflective strips.
Mirrycle MTB bar end mirror - super fantastic; absolutely love the ability to see what's coming.

I've really enjoyed riding her over here in Spain and look forward to taking her with me when I leave.

Bluuuzz

Here's my ride...2009 Specialized Vienna Deluxe 3..diggin it..so far...only a week old-100 miles so far.
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noglider 

Wow, that's nice. The best of Old Netherlands and New America, merged together. What does it weigh?

RiverCityCyclis

My daily driver, I have to say it makes a huge difference on the way to work from my old department store Mongoose. Got the detachable Topeak trunk bag. Next is probably fenders and kevlar slicks I don't see much dirt on my commute.

noglider 

You're going to love your fenders and slicks!

I'm getting to the point where a bike without fenders looks incomplete. Is that weird?

Doohickie

I feel the same way.

bkrownd

Fenderless is so...naked! I'd be embarrassed to be seen fenderless in public.

DVC45

I think its a natural progression for a commuter.
I once ran over a dog poo on my commute....that was a horrible 3 mile ride back to the house. Fenders are cool.

Nole302

So I posted my bike on here once before, but now have a bunch more commuter accessories. So here it is.
I couldn't find a spare water bottle for the pick, so i put the next best thing.