Originally Posted by
caldini
I don't have a big white garage door to put my bike against for the pic, but I do have a small white front door.
This is my current commuter, a fairly old Specialized Rockhopper that I bought off my dad several years ago. Completely stripped it down a few years back and built it back up with a few new parts. Unfortunately, I didn't have access to the Internet at that time, and my lack of bike knowledge has left me with an interesting mix of components. For example XTR rear derailleur and Alivio front derailleur. You can definitely tell the difference in quality!
Accessories:
* 2 x Lumicycle halogen headlights with bottle battery (highly recommended)
* Cateye front blinkie and LD-1100 rear light
* Topeak wedge pack
* Carradice Bike Bureau
(Soon to be replaced by a Dawes Super Galaxy 2008 for touring and commuting.)
Did you have any heel clearance problems when you were setting up your pannier and rack? I have an older Rockhopper and the setup didn't work with an Ortlieb and old Blackburn rack. I sprung for a Tubus cargo, and I'll see how that goes once it arrives.