Show me your SS commuter!
02-05-14, 04:52 PM
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Show me your SS commuter!
I'm building up a single speed commuter bike over the next few weeks and I'm in need of something to give me a few ideas. I'm building it from a 1989 specialized rockhopper frame and parts from my co-op. I'll post mine when it's done.
Fire away!
Josh
Fire away!
Josh
02-05-14, 05:08 PM
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Heres my Schwinn. Down for a BB repair, currently.
Love this bike. How to build an absolutely bulletproof commuter for 300.00
Love this bike. How to build an absolutely bulletproof commuter for 300.00
02-05-14, 07:21 PM
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It's got a rack, fenders and slicks now, but I haven't taken an updated picture.
(BTW, that saddle is off of an '89 Rockhopper.)
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02-05-14, 07:25 PM
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A couple I no longer own.....
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02-05-14, 08:24 PM
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always rides with luggage
It is absolutely filthy in the middle of its first back-eastern winter, but here you go:
Motobecane USA (BikeIsland) Fantom Cross Uno all outfitted for commuting. Yes, this is not a drive side pic.
Motobecane USA (BikeIsland) Fantom Cross Uno all outfitted for commuting. Yes, this is not a drive side pic.
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Previously: 2000 Trek 4500 (2000-2003), 2003 Novara Randonee (2003-2006), 2003 Giant Rainier (2003-2008), 2005 Xootr Swift (2005-2007), 2007 Nashbar 1x9 (2007-2011), 2011 Windsor Shetland (2011-2014), 2008 Citizen Folder (2015)
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02-06-14, 08:27 AM
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always rides with luggage
39x16. My chain tension is a little excessive in this picture, it has since been adjusted. I am still getting the hang of a chain tensioner.
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Previously: 2000 Trek 4500 (2000-2003), 2003 Novara Randonee (2003-2006), 2003 Giant Rainier (2003-2008), 2005 Xootr Swift (2005-2007), 2007 Nashbar 1x9 (2007-2011), 2011 Windsor Shetland (2011-2014), 2008 Citizen Folder (2015)
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02-06-14, 08:39 AM
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Riding like its 1990
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02-06-14, 12:29 PM
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My fixed gear Rodriguez that I use for absolutely everything (Paris-Brest-Paris, London-Edinburgh-London, California Triple Crown, Furnace Creek 508 plus commuting every day to work), complete with couplers for taking advantage of travel ops. I have been running a front disc brake on it this winter to save wear on the front rim (BB7 mechanical) and it's worked great, even saving the rear rim and pads since I only need to use the front as long as it's not icy. In the spring, I put the ENVE fork with Campag caliper back on. The picture was taken in December after riding to work in light snow.
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02-06-14, 03:05 PM
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Here's my 1967 Carlton Flyer as a Fixed Gear. Rear brake is off for the moment while I try to find a longer M6 bolt for the brake mount so I can attach the fender to the exposed section with a wingnut, like I did on the front, that way I can remove it without adjusting the brakes.
02-06-14, 09:36 PM
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My converted gary fisher marlin
02-07-14, 09:48 AM
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Sometimes stuff passes its lifespan. Especially stuff with bearings.
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2006 Trek SU100, 2009 Motobecane Fantom CX, 2011 Motobecane Fantom Cross Uno, and a Bakfiets
Previously: 2000 Trek 4500 (2000-2003), 2003 Novara Randonee (2003-2006), 2003 Giant Rainier (2003-2008), 2005 Xootr Swift (2005-2007), 2007 Nashbar 1x9 (2007-2011), 2011 Windsor Shetland (2011-2014), 2008 Citizen Folder (2015)
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02-07-14, 09:56 AM
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02-07-14, 09:58 AM
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always rides with luggage
... wasn't my BB. That would be Mr. Funny Characters with the pink Schwinn up there.
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2006 Trek SU100, 2009 Motobecane Fantom CX, 2011 Motobecane Fantom Cross Uno, and a Bakfiets
Previously: 2000 Trek 4500 (2000-2003), 2003 Novara Randonee (2003-2006), 2003 Giant Rainier (2003-2008), 2005 Xootr Swift (2005-2007), 2007 Nashbar 1x9 (2007-2011), 2011 Windsor Shetland (2011-2014), 2008 Citizen Folder (2015)
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02-09-14, 12:46 PM
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Just finishing my Gary fisher Tassajara SS conversion for urban use.
was able to get a pretty good fit with a half link on the chain.
was able to get a pretty good fit with a half link on the chain.
02-09-14, 01:22 PM
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have a '97 Tass setup like that. i managed to remove a little mojo from the "magic gear" with a little filing and like you a half-link. these bikes are like a Soviet T-50 tank.
02-09-14, 06:53 PM
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2010 Specialized Rockhopper single speed conversion. This is my "snow bike".
Bottom picture is my 2012 Salsa Fargo single speed.
Bottom picture is my 2012 Salsa Fargo single speed.
Last edited by sirtirithon; 02-09-14 at 06:57 PM.
02-09-14, 09:08 PM
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Winter fixed gear... 41:20
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Summer fixed gear (beater), 52:18
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I tend to use a backpack or messenger bag when I ride the one speeds...
1951 CCM, 52:20
Or a saddlebag... 1955 Raleigh with a 48 and a 16/18 flip.
Summer fixed gear (beater), 52:18
I tend to use a backpack or messenger bag when I ride the one speeds...
1951 CCM, 52:20
Or a saddlebag... 1955 Raleigh with a 48 and a 16/18 flip.
02-10-14, 07:52 AM
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always rides with luggage
My fixed gear Rodriguez that I use for absolutely everything (Paris-Brest-Paris, London-Edinburgh-London, California Triple Crown, Furnace Creek 508 plus commuting every day to work), complete with couplers for taking advantage of travel ops. I have been running a front disc brake on it this winter to save wear on the front rim (BB7 mechanical) and it's worked great, even saving the rear rim and pads since I only need to use the front as long as it's not icy. In the spring, I put the ENVE fork with Campag caliper back on. The picture was taken in December after riding to work in light snow.
Luis
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2006 Trek SU100, 2009 Motobecane Fantom CX, 2011 Motobecane Fantom Cross Uno, and a Bakfiets
Previously: 2000 Trek 4500 (2000-2003), 2003 Novara Randonee (2003-2006), 2003 Giant Rainier (2003-2008), 2005 Xootr Swift (2005-2007), 2007 Nashbar 1x9 (2007-2011), 2011 Windsor Shetland (2011-2014), 2008 Citizen Folder (2015)
Non-Bike hardware: MX Linux / BunsenLabs Linux / Raspbian / Mac OS 10.6 / Android 7
--Ben
2006 Trek SU100, 2009 Motobecane Fantom CX, 2011 Motobecane Fantom Cross Uno, and a Bakfiets
Previously: 2000 Trek 4500 (2000-2003), 2003 Novara Randonee (2003-2006), 2003 Giant Rainier (2003-2008), 2005 Xootr Swift (2005-2007), 2007 Nashbar 1x9 (2007-2011), 2011 Windsor Shetland (2011-2014), 2008 Citizen Folder (2015)
Non-Bike hardware: MX Linux / BunsenLabs Linux / Raspbian / Mac OS 10.6 / Android 7
02-10-14, 08:35 AM
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Is SS mainly for riding around for fun and short distance? Can it be pretty challenging on long rides?
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02-10-14, 09:15 AM
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