Personalizing/Customizing Your Bike To The Max For Serious Cycling
06-14-11, 09:43 PM
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I am the original starter of this thread. Let us get back to what I really wanted all of you to do.....think about cycling. How it affects you. And about your bikes: what really drives your bikes and separates them from the pack. Chatting online here is what I like people to do....it inspires others to really think about-and enjoy-their bikes, no matter how far they are from me.
Almost any bike will work as long as it's mechanically sound and as long as it fits the rider and suits the riding conditions.
06-14-11, 11:53 PM
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I am the original starter of this thread. Let us get back to what I really wanted all of you to do.....think about cycling. How it affects you. And about your bikes: what really drives your bikes and separates them from the pack. Chatting online here is what I like people to do....it inspires others to really think about-and enjoy-their bikes, no matter how far they are from me.
This thought really makes my day. And all of you that participated up to now, and in the future, a heartfelt thank you.
This thought really makes my day. And all of you that participated up to now, and in the future, a heartfelt thank you.
06-15-11, 07:55 AM
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My two commuting bikes are a 1984 Trek tour bike (where I added fenders as already mentioned) and a 1990s rigid (no suspension) mountain bike where I added fenders, a rack, and non-knobby street tires. Fortunately, like the tour bike, it had the drops eyelets including a double set at the back for the Axiom fenders and rack struts.
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06-15-11, 02:01 PM
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That's my every day bike. What separates it from the pack? It's not a comfort bike, a Wal-mart bike, or a racing bike. You'll rarely see something on the road set up this way, unless you happen accross a rando ride. It's not especially fast, valuable, or beautiful. But, it's rugged, and set up to go all day in all conditions.
Although I took a non-drive side photo (Doh!), the gearing is unusual, with a 46-38-26 triple and a 12-25 9 speed in the back. This combination is works for everything from club rides to loaded touring. I find it especially useful on the long rides, where it's nice to have the small jumps to dial in the perfect pace.
The picture is from a 1000k brevet (that was serious cycling for me!). When commuting, I sub a thermos of coffee for one of the water bottles. If I'm touring or shopping, I've got some big waterproof paniers to pop on.
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06-16-11, 11:47 AM
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Mine has been so customized that it doesn't even resemble the bike I bought in 2008. I knew when I bought my bike that I was going to be car lite or car free at some point.
The only things that are original is the main frame (aka the donor bike), the rear wheel, the brake levers and calipers, and the derailleurs. Every thing else has been changed for comfort, conveince and or utility.
Original condition.
Current issue.
The only things that are original is the main frame (aka the donor bike), the rear wheel, the brake levers and calipers, and the derailleurs. Every thing else has been changed for comfort, conveince and or utility.
Original condition.
Current issue.
06-16-11, 03:04 PM
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Two relatively recent additions are:
Schwinn Varsity with trailer is a $15 Garage Sale Special ($5 for the bike, $10 for the trailer); only customization was change out of handlebars to upright. Red Girls Schwinn is a bike given to my wife by our next door neighbor. She likes it because the seat is so low for a full sized bike.
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