SuperSix for Commuting?
#1
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 29
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
SuperSix for Commuting?
Are there bikes that are strictly made for cycling? I bought my supersix to be a commuter bike. Something I can ride everywhere. The issue is, as I ride it, it feels as if Im committing a sin if I ride it as a commuter bike
Tbh, I bought the bike to be a commuter. I have no interest in racing or doing these 50 mile rides. At the same time, I rarely see people use a CAAD10 or other bikes in that range, as a commuter.
Is it normal for a SuperSix to be used for a daily bike to do daily errands?
Tbh, I bought the bike to be a commuter. I have no interest in racing or doing these 50 mile rides. At the same time, I rarely see people use a CAAD10 or other bikes in that range, as a commuter.
Is it normal for a SuperSix to be used for a daily bike to do daily errands?
#2
blah blah blah
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 2,520
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 5 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
The main problem isn't in riding it as a commuter, but it's how to store it securely when you're at your destination. I've ridden all my bikes to commute to work at one time or another, but I can lock it up inside my office safely hidden away from the eyes of bike thieves prowling the streets. When I do plan to lock a bike outside while eating lunch or a quick shopping jaunt I ride my CAAD9 instead of one of my more expensive bikes. :-)
#3
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 364
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 18 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I'd say another problem is that you can't mount a rack or mud guards on it. You'd want a rack to carry groceries or whatever your errand is. It also doesn't fit anything larger than 25mm and 25mm tires barely fit on it. It'd be nice for winter to have a wider tire or even some tread.
#4
commu*ist spy
why did you get such a fancy bike if you don't plan on doing the long rides or races? it's kind of like going out hunting with a minigun.
#5
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 351
Bikes: 2014 Trek Domane
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
For bikes without provisions for rack and fenders ( for commuting ) I would recommend the Bontrager: BackRack Lightweight (Model #08214) which you can use with a seatpost clamp and quick release skewers. I have one and like it a lot. For fenders, I picked up the SKS raceblade longs. No eyelets needed.
#6
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 29
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Plus, the fit just felt right with the SuperSix.
I could have always rode more sub 1000 bikes but decided what the hey, might as well get the bike I want from the start.
#7
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 493
Bikes: 2013 SuperSix Ultegra
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 20 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I'd say another problem is that you can't mount a rack or mud guards on it. You'd want a rack to carry groceries or whatever your errand is. It also doesn't fit anything larger than 25mm and 25mm tires barely fit on it. It'd be nice for winter to have a wider tire or even some tread.
Amazon.com : SKS S-Blade Rear Fender for 700c wheels : Bike Fenders : Sports & Outdoors
Look on Craigslist for a beater bike...if you do decide to chain up your super six please email me the exact coordinates
#8
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: SoCal
Posts: 6,496
Mentioned: 6 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 276 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 6 Times
in
3 Posts
I commute on my CAAD9 most days. My commute is short and I don't carry much and most importantly I park it in my cubicle inside a secure building on a secure lot with security guards and card access to get onto the property and into the buildings etc.
I would have no problem commuting on Supersix but I would have a problem leaving it unattended even if it was locked up. Most locks can be defeated in 10 seconds - 2 minutes. Plus the components and wheels can easily be stripped even if locked.
I would have no problem commuting on Supersix but I would have a problem leaving it unattended even if it was locked up. Most locks can be defeated in 10 seconds - 2 minutes. Plus the components and wheels can easily be stripped even if locked.
#9
L-I-V-I-N
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Stafford, OR
Posts: 4,796
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 2 Times
in
2 Posts
It's fine. Who cares? You bought more bike than you need for your intended purpose...but it's your money. My 'commuter' is pretty decent too (but it's no Supersix). No rack, HED Belgium rims, full 105, park it inside...does have clearance for fenders though.
__________________
"The older you do get, the more rules they're gonna try to get you to follow. You just gotta keep livin', man, L-I-V-I-N." - Wooderson
'14 carbon Synapse - '12 CAAD 10 5 - '99 Gary Fisher Big Sur
"The older you do get, the more rules they're gonna try to get you to follow. You just gotta keep livin', man, L-I-V-I-N." - Wooderson
'14 carbon Synapse - '12 CAAD 10 5 - '99 Gary Fisher Big Sur
#10
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: SoCal
Posts: 78
Bikes: Émonda SL 6
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Yeah, enjoy it, but if/when you feel it's too much bike for commuting (no such thing IMHO), sell it to me! What size is it? Pics?
#11
Senior Member
I commute with a CAAD10 or a Trek 1500. But I do however get in 200+ miles per week during the warmer months, which includes riding weekend long rides with the local group.
#13
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 29
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
#15
Senior Member
Shrug?
It just won't last as long as a more sturdy commuting bike. On the other hand, it'll be more fun to ride. Ride what you've got.
It just won't last as long as a more sturdy commuting bike. On the other hand, it'll be more fun to ride. Ride what you've got.
__________________
Cat 2 Track, Cat 3 Road.
"If you’re new enough [to racing] that you would ask such question, then i would hazard a guess that if you just made up a workout that sounded hard to do, and did it, you’d probably get faster." --the tiniest sprinter
Cat 2 Track, Cat 3 Road.
"If you’re new enough [to racing] that you would ask such question, then i would hazard a guess that if you just made up a workout that sounded hard to do, and did it, you’d probably get faster." --the tiniest sprinter
#17
Training
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Issaquah, WA
Posts: 294
Bikes: 2015 Focus Mares CX, 2008 Cannondale Supersix
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I've commuted on a Supersix in Seattle for the past five years. It works great. I put some race blades on it if it rains and just use a backpack.
#20
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 351
Bikes: 2014 Trek Domane
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Stranger things have happened. There's a guy on my train who has a sweeeeet Pinarello Fred'ed out with nylon platform pedals, mirror, and one of those schwinn seat post racks.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
atetrachordof3
Commuting
52
01-13-10 02:39 AM