Commuter Bicycle Pics
#2476
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New bike
Just finished building up my commuter bike, was looking at this forum for some brake squeal advice and rand across this thread. Decided to post a photo:
Its a leader cyclocross frame I got on ebay, all painted flat black, 9 spd rear, 48T front, 700c wheels, v-brakes.
Its a leader cyclocross frame I got on ebay, all painted flat black, 9 spd rear, 48T front, 700c wheels, v-brakes.
#2477
Lovin the O.C.
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Good looking ride capitolm94. What tires are those? I'm diggin the red stripe being the only hint of color on the bike. (check that, I see the red logo on the handlebars).
#2478
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Location: West LA
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Thanks though, this bike has shaved ~5 minutes off my 15 minute daily commute, its great! The last one I was riding was a tiny trek mountain bike I had from when I was a little kid, not ideal, but not worth stealing either.
#2479
Change=inevitable. ?=+/-
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Location: Sugar Land, TX
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Bikes: MTB, 700c commuter, BMX
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Got new bars(2" rise), grips, bar ends, and am looking for a non-suspension front fork. Does me well as a commuter, only 3 miles from College and 4 from work. Unfortunately, they are in opposite directions from the house.
probably a good thing since I am a Clyde at 230 and wanting to lose some more weight.
probably a good thing since I am a Clyde at 230 and wanting to lose some more weight.
#2480
I like chrome.
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#2482
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Location: Tacoma, WA, USA!
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Thanks Donkey Hodie, I wish I had more info. for you... It is a cheapass "Ocean Pacific" cruiser bike blue and white metalic with ugly yellow stickers. I scored it off of Craig's List for $40. It was brand new, but an off brand, Great candidate for a utilitarian/rat makeover! Added the seat, paint, cranks, bottom bracket, fenders, basket, etc... Cheers,
#2483
on your left!
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Here's mine- I can run it 42/17 freewheel or 42/18 fixie
Surly Cross Check
Cockpit view
Hope they can see me
Surly Cross Check
Cockpit view
Hope they can see me
#2486
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Thanks, it has been great so far. I had a hard time getting the v-brakes setup, but I had no experience with them before this.
Also had alot of difficulty putting in the headset cups. Total cost ~$500, so its hard to argue im saving money with this, but I am happy.
Also had alot of difficulty putting in the headset cups. Total cost ~$500, so its hard to argue im saving money with this, but I am happy.
#2488
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Posted pics in the Road and SS/FG fora but figured I'd add one here too. I still need to put the fenders back on, but this is my fixed Trek 660 after a new powder coat job.
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#2490
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#2492
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My Marin San Rafael ('06, I think) after yesterday's commute home with a grocery store detour (and a dog who wants to know why his dinner is being postponed so I could take pictures of my bicycle).
Topeak rear rack and bag.
Nashbar front rack.
I think that's a Blackburn tail light, but I might be wrong.
Headlight is a Cygo Lite Night Rover if I remember correctly.
And, of course, a Big Brass Bell.
Topeak rear rack and bag.
Nashbar front rack.
I think that's a Blackburn tail light, but I might be wrong.
Headlight is a Cygo Lite Night Rover if I remember correctly.
And, of course, a Big Brass Bell.
#2493
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What fenders are you running? Your bike looks like it has similar clearance to my langster.
Anyhow, is bad that I can not wait to trash the paint on my bike so that I can powdercoat it?
All my bikes are stock. Nice and boring.
#2494
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Thanks, DataJunkie. I have the SKS chromoplastic fenders. I could probably mount 28mm tires without, max 25mm with fenders. I had to get creative with p-clips and zipties, but they fit well and remain solid.
#2497
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#2500
One Hep Cat
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