Commuter Bicycle Pics
05-22-08 | 01:47 AM
#2927
Commuter
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Bikes: Surly Cross-Check
They are the stock Ritchey SpeedMax Cross 700x32 tires. I have only been commuting for about a month and a half now. I was scared that I would buy the bike and end up being one of those people who end up selling it because they never rode it. After a month and a half I can say that buying this bike is one of the best things I have done. Sorry, I'm not of much help. Your other thread is very helpful for me because I want to swap out the tires aswell once the stock ones get more worn.
Last edited by Namesbond; 05-22-08 at 01:53 AM.
05-22-08 | 10:40 AM
#2930
Bicycle Repair Man !!!
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 27,266
Likes: 150
From: YEG
Bikes: See my sig...
An old man needs to keep a few toys in the garage... 
I commute on every bike I own and usually ride something different on Friday's... quite a few of my bikes are over 50 years old so I don't want to subject them to the daily beating but none of them get to be garage queens either.
My main summer commuter is a 46 year old Peugeot with a fixed gear conversion.
I commute on every bike I own and usually ride something different on Friday's... quite a few of my bikes are over 50 years old so I don't want to subject them to the daily beating but none of them get to be garage queens either.
My main summer commuter is a 46 year old Peugeot with a fixed gear conversion.
05-22-08 | 12:18 PM
#2931
always rides with luggage
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 2,109
Likes: 20
From: KIGX
Bikes: 2007 Trek SU100, 2009 Fantom CX, 2012 Fantom Cross Uno, Bakfiets
I love this frame. It's like art.
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--Ben
2006 Trek SU100, 2009 Motobecane Fantom CX, 2011 Motobecane Fantom Cross Uno, and a Bakfiets
Previously: 2000 Trek 4500 (2000-2003), 2003 Novara Randonee (2003-2006), 2003 Giant Rainier (2003-2008), 2005 Xootr Swift (2005-2007), 2007 Nashbar 1x9 (2007-2011), 2011 Windsor Shetland (2011-2014), 2008 Citizen Folder (2015)
Non-Bike hardware: MX Linux / BunsenLabs Linux / Raspbian / Mac OS 10.6 / Android 7
--Ben
2006 Trek SU100, 2009 Motobecane Fantom CX, 2011 Motobecane Fantom Cross Uno, and a Bakfiets
Previously: 2000 Trek 4500 (2000-2003), 2003 Novara Randonee (2003-2006), 2003 Giant Rainier (2003-2008), 2005 Xootr Swift (2005-2007), 2007 Nashbar 1x9 (2007-2011), 2011 Windsor Shetland (2011-2014), 2008 Citizen Folder (2015)
Non-Bike hardware: MX Linux / BunsenLabs Linux / Raspbian / Mac OS 10.6 / Android 7
05-22-08 | 02:10 PM
#2932
on my scraper bike
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 59
Likes: 0
From: las vegas, nv
Bikes: KHS Summit, all others gone...
1983 Schwinn LeTour Luxe I picked up from the original owner for 25 USD. New tubes, tires, tape, clips, straps, and lights. This is one of the smoothest and sturdiest bikes I've ever ridden.
She may look like a piece of junk but she's got it where it counts, kid. She'll make point five beyond the speed of light. I've added some special modifications myself. And I've outrun Imperial starships. Not the local bulk cruisers, mind you, but the big Corellian ships. It's the bike that made the Kessel run in less than twelve parsecs. She's fast enough for you, old man.
She may look like a piece of junk but she's got it where it counts, kid. She'll make point five beyond the speed of light. I've added some special modifications myself. And I've outrun Imperial starships. Not the local bulk cruisers, mind you, but the big Corellian ships. It's the bike that made the Kessel run in less than twelve parsecs. She's fast enough for you, old man.
05-22-08 | 05:54 PM
#2935
Gutter Bunny
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 955
Likes: 1
1983 Schwinn LeTour Luxe I picked up from the original owner for 25 USD. New tubes, tires, tape, clips, straps, and lights. This is one of the smoothest and sturdiest bikes I've ever ridden.
She may look like a piece of junk but she's got it where it counts, kid. She'll make point five beyond the speed of light. I've added some special modifications myself. And I've outrun Imperial starships. Not the local bulk cruisers, mind you, but the big Corellian ships. It's the bike that made the Kessel run in less than twelve parsecs. She's fast enough for you, old man.
She may look like a piece of junk but she's got it where it counts, kid. She'll make point five beyond the speed of light. I've added some special modifications myself. And I've outrun Imperial starships. Not the local bulk cruisers, mind you, but the big Corellian ships. It's the bike that made the Kessel run in less than twelve parsecs. She's fast enough for you, old man.
05-24-08 | 09:53 PM
#2942
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 95
Likes: 0
From: Texas
Bikes: 2008 Bianchi Milano Citta and 2008 Bianchi Pista
Just picked up this little beauty.
I tested a Specialized Chicago Langster (Gangster) but wasn't really diggin' the bullhorn bars. I loved the New York Langster, but the shop didn't have one
in my size and after riding the Chicago...figured it would feel the same. The ride was VERY harsh.
Then tested a 2007 Bianchi M.U.S.S. single speed and liked it, but on a whim, tested the Milano Citta and knew immediately it was the right bike for me.
It came with front/rear fenders and a rear rack, but I removed those when I got home. Love the twist shift for the 8 gears.
Shifts were quick, smooth, and quiet. No lag between gears at all. A twist of the wrist immediately changed gears.
The little woman didn't really like the color, but I had to explain to her that a Bianchi just isn't a Bianchi unless it's celeste.
She had to get a brief history lesson.
The folks at Daniel Boone Cycles in Houston were REALLY great and were patient with me as I test rode the bikes several times.
I'd hop off one and get right on another. I did this several times and kept going back to the Milano.
I tested a Specialized Chicago Langster (Gangster) but wasn't really diggin' the bullhorn bars. I loved the New York Langster, but the shop didn't have one
in my size and after riding the Chicago...figured it would feel the same. The ride was VERY harsh.
Then tested a 2007 Bianchi M.U.S.S. single speed and liked it, but on a whim, tested the Milano Citta and knew immediately it was the right bike for me.
It came with front/rear fenders and a rear rack, but I removed those when I got home. Love the twist shift for the 8 gears.
Shifts were quick, smooth, and quiet. No lag between gears at all. A twist of the wrist immediately changed gears.
The little woman didn't really like the color, but I had to explain to her that a Bianchi just isn't a Bianchi unless it's celeste.
She had to get a brief history lesson.
The folks at Daniel Boone Cycles in Houston were REALLY great and were patient with me as I test rode the bikes several times.
I'd hop off one and get right on another. I did this several times and kept going back to the Milano.
Last edited by Mr23779; 08-01-08 at 01:23 PM. Reason: Updated pictures
05-24-08 | 10:28 PM
#2943
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 549
Likes: 0
From: illinois
Bikes: surly steamroller - towniefied.
Here is my Langster I have been commuting on.
Someone in one of the fixed gear threads said something like it was illegal to put panniers on a Langster.
I must be breaking the law.
I am getting farther away from stock each day. I replaced the factory fork with a Columbus Carve, went with an Easton EC70 post, and chopped the bars and flipped them and ran Cane Creek levers to a Dura-Ace brakeset.
We dont get much rain here in Texas (except for last year) so i roll with the Planet Bike grunge guard on the front and a basic SKS Xtra-Dry on the rear under my rack.
The panniers and trunk bag are simple ones from Nashbar that work perfectly for my little commute.
=)
Someone in one of the fixed gear threads said something like it was illegal to put panniers on a Langster.
I must be breaking the law.
I am getting farther away from stock each day. I replaced the factory fork with a Columbus Carve, went with an Easton EC70 post, and chopped the bars and flipped them and ran Cane Creek levers to a Dura-Ace brakeset.
We dont get much rain here in Texas (except for last year) so i roll with the Planet Bike grunge guard on the front and a basic SKS Xtra-Dry on the rear under my rack.
The panniers and trunk bag are simple ones from Nashbar that work perfectly for my little commute.
=)
05-25-08 | 06:36 AM
#2946
Junior Member
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
Salsa Ala'Carte Commuter
Salsa Commuter with my Old Man Mountain - 'Red Rock' rear rack.
2006 Ala'Carte, SRAM X9, FSA Afterburner Cranks, FSA Riser Bar, Ergon Grips, Dry Cables, Hayes Brakes, Old Man Mountain - Red Rock Rack, Performance Trans It Garment Bag, Thud Buster ST Seat Post, XT Hubs, Mavic 717 Rims, Stans No Tubes Conversion, Specialized Aradillo Tires.
2006 Ala'Carte, SRAM X9, FSA Afterburner Cranks, FSA Riser Bar, Ergon Grips, Dry Cables, Hayes Brakes, Old Man Mountain - Red Rock Rack, Performance Trans It Garment Bag, Thud Buster ST Seat Post, XT Hubs, Mavic 717 Rims, Stans No Tubes Conversion, Specialized Aradillo Tires.
Last edited by Rockfish Dave; 05-26-08 at 08:09 AM.
05-25-08 | 07:37 AM
#2947
cyclepath
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 3,550
Likes: 1
From: "The Last Best Place"
Bikes: 2005 Trek Pilot 5.0, 2001 Specialized Sirrus Pro, Kona Lava Dome, Raleigh hardtail converted to commuter, 87 Takara steel road bike, 2008 Trek Soho
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very nice! can I have it?
very nice! can I have it?
05-25-08 | 12:22 PM
#2949
iPwn.
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 148
Likes: 0
From: Sackville (School)/Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Bikes: 2004 Norco Wolverine (Blue) set up with Semi-Slicks. Mid-1970's Raleigh, converted to single seed, (soon to be) all white.
