My new commuter.
10-05-03 | 09:19 AM
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Pain Cleanseth
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Bikes: On*One Imbred (commuter), Specialized Rockcombo(commuter)
My new commuter.
I bought a Specilized Rockhopper (88,89) out of the paper for $25. I took everything off and painted the frame(had some small rust spots). I was amazed at how well it has held up. It has Exage 500 LX components. A good set of wheels with Shimano FH-HG50 hubs. I have ordered new cables, tires, and grips. It came with a brand new set of Psycho-II tires. I have been riding my Felt to work and it is not the best for the job. Well I just wanted to share my new(old) bike with everyone. I think it is going to be a great commuter.
10-05-03 | 04:40 PM
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From: Oztraylya
Bikes: '03 Fuji Roubaix Pro; '03 KleinGi Attitude; '06 Soma Rush; '04 Surly Cross-Check; '06 Soma Rush; '07 Scott CR1 / Chorus
Should be awesome. 
Beater commuter bikes are always great - much less attractive to thieves than a flashy roadie....
Beater commuter bikes are always great - much less attractive to thieves than a flashy roadie....
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10-06-03 | 04:05 PM
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Pain Cleanseth
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From: The only drug in me is beer.
Bikes: On*One Imbred (commuter), Specialized Rockcombo(commuter)
Originally Posted by The Fixer
Feltup...............didn't your mother tell you never to leave a sock on the floor?
10-06-03 | 04:59 PM
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From: Sacramento, California, USA
Bikes: Specialized Tarmac, Canyon Exceed, Specialized Transition, Ellsworth Roots, Ridley Excalibur
That's great. That's exactly the kind of bike I'd like to get for rainy commutes and pulling a trailer. I better start scanning the classifieds.
10-06-03 | 08:41 PM
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sweet ride
thats an awesome bike to convert to a singlespeed. for some reason back then specialized thought it was a good idea to have semi-horizontal drops and a derailluer hanger. my SS MTB is an old specialized hard rock....you should find another commuter and make the specialized your SS!!!!!
10-07-03 | 08:48 AM
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Superman With Silver Guns
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From: Knoxville, TN
Bikes: Trek 2100, Cannondale MTB, Fetish SS
If you need a headtube sticker I got plenty. What's wrong sissy boy, that felt too nice to ride to work now. I could have made you a deal on an old Trek 1200. Somewhere around $1165.00.
10-07-03 | 12:14 PM
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Pain Cleanseth
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From: The only drug in me is beer.
Bikes: On*One Imbred (commuter), Specialized Rockcombo(commuter)
Originally Posted by bbarend
If you need a headtube sticker I got plenty. What's wrong sissy boy, that felt too nice to ride to work now. I could have made you a deal on an old Trek 1200. Somewhere around $1165.00.
Would you get that white bike with the carbon stays?
10-10-03 | 02:35 AM
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From: Minneapolis
Bikes: A lot: Raliegh road bike, 3 fixed gears, 2 single speeds, 3 Cannondales, a couple of Schwinns
Just put the finishing touches on my "convert," an old Univega. I slapped a new San Marco seat on it, and an old rack. Need to add refelctor tape, a mirror. I would like to get a new crank for it, seems to be on the short side, and I have taken an old road cassette for the rear end with the street slick tyres. Will be a sweet ride. I'll have to post the pics.
10-22-03 | 07:09 AM
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From: The only drug in me is beer.
Bikes: On*One Imbred (commuter), Specialized Rockcombo(commuter)
Originally Posted by Corsaire
How about thin tires man?! If that's my bike I'd put the equivalent of 700x25C or 28C. I just like a little faster that that if you catch my drift.
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