Commuter Bicycle Pics
#3076
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I'm scouring the Internets to find those panniers... I like 'em!
#3077
Bring That Beat Back
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Genius! I have this exact same fender issue, and if I use a wine cork, it will match the champagne cork knobs I added to the ends of my mustache bar. One question, though: the quick release function of the fender clip makes changing the rear tire much easier (I have track ends). Any thoughts of how to keep the release functionality AND use a spacer bolt?
#3078
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2008 Jamis Aurora. 15-20 mile (depending on route) commute 3-5 times a week. @ $4 per gallon for gasoline, saving about $5-$8 (in fuel) per commute.
We had our first commute today. The ride is smooth like butter compared to the same commute on the aluminum frame and skinny tires of the LeMond.
We had our first commute today. The ride is smooth like butter compared to the same commute on the aluminum frame and skinny tires of the LeMond.
#3079
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Location: Liverpool, NY
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Bikes: 2012 Trek 7.2 FX, 2005 Schwinn Mesa, 1978 Raleigh Super Course
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#3080
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I just did a quick conversion project on my commuter to turn it into a 1x9. I realized that I was absolutely never shifting off the middle ring, and I could benefit from having a bash guard / chain guard, if only to protect my pants. Most of all though, I am a chronic tinkerer, and I just had to take something apart. The highlights of my current setup are:
2005 Schwinn Mesa
Deore LX hubs w/ Sun Rhyno Lite rims
Deore LX 11-34 9-spd cassette
Truvativ ISOflow 1.0 SS crankset
Forte Campus pedals
Planet Bike Speedez fenders
Rock Shox Dart 3 fork w/ remote lockout
Deore brake/shift lever (right side); Deore brake lever (left side)
GT Brahma handlebars
Terry Fly Gel saddle
Axiom Journey rear rack
Axiom Typhoon panniers
2005 Schwinn Mesa
Deore LX hubs w/ Sun Rhyno Lite rims
Deore LX 11-34 9-spd cassette
Truvativ ISOflow 1.0 SS crankset
Forte Campus pedals
Planet Bike Speedez fenders
Rock Shox Dart 3 fork w/ remote lockout
Deore brake/shift lever (right side); Deore brake lever (left side)
GT Brahma handlebars
Terry Fly Gel saddle
Axiom Journey rear rack
Axiom Typhoon panniers
#3083
Soul filled with grease
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Bikes: Early Surly XCheck;1960 Schwinn Speedster;1996 Giant CroMo Camper;1986 Fuji
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Cleaned, lubed, and went to run errands. It looked so good sitting there I had to take a pic.
The Lotus Excelle [no idea what year]:
The Lotus Excelle [no idea what year]:
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#3084
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Location: Beaverton, Oregon
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I took my 2006 Gary Fisher Opie and converted it to single speed for my daily commute. Its still a beast but it has always been reliable.
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Bikes: Surly Cross-Check; Bianchi San Jose; Schwinn Super Sport.
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Ha ha. Absolutely true.
My wife just picked up a jamis ventura sport. The paint is fantastic for an entry level bike. The red sparkly finish looks great on a sunny day. The only problem is Jamis is written at least nine times on varrious parts of the bike (including twice on the head tube). Jamis likes to go a little overkill on the brand identification on most of their bikes.
My wife just picked up a jamis ventura sport. The paint is fantastic for an entry level bike. The red sparkly finish looks great on a sunny day. The only problem is Jamis is written at least nine times on varrious parts of the bike (including twice on the head tube). Jamis likes to go a little overkill on the brand identification on most of their bikes.
#3087
Bike ≠ Car ≠ Ped.
Single-speed bikes (more like, bikes that don't use derailleurs) often use rear dropouts with a horizontal slot for mounting the wheel. You'd adjust the wheel fore or aft to put the right amount of tension on the chain.
A bike with vertical dropouts needs some sort of adjustment for chain tension. A few have an eccentric bottom bracket that can actually move the crank forward & back. In this case, it's an add-on pulley.
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So here we go! My in-process commuter in its natural habitat (my office). Still waiting on some wider tires and considering a pannier of some kind... Thanks to those who have been so helpful in my "getting started" thread! Though I posted a pic over there, I wanted to make sure to add it to this - the "official" bike pic thread!
Late '90s Bianchi Eros. I believe it's a '98, but I can't remember and don't know how to find out. Used to ride it regularly on weekend road rides when I lived in Florida, but since we had kids 4 years ago it's been hanging in my garage collecting dust. Since I work 3 miles from home, I figured I'd dust it off and get it in for a tune-up that ended up being a pretty major overhaul. The cables were in need of replacement and I ordered a more upright headset as well.
Late '90s Bianchi Eros. I believe it's a '98, but I can't remember and don't know how to find out. Used to ride it regularly on weekend road rides when I lived in Florida, but since we had kids 4 years ago it's been hanging in my garage collecting dust. Since I work 3 miles from home, I figured I'd dust it off and get it in for a tune-up that ended up being a pretty major overhaul. The cables were in need of replacement and I ordered a more upright headset as well.
#3090
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I hate carrying a back pack on my back, but I like the cleaner look, and I am looking for a good rack (aesthetically).
#3091
always rides with luggage
#1. Sock monkey is awesome.
#2. Are those Texas-shaped pavers that your bike is sitting on? Whoa.
#2. Are those Texas-shaped pavers that your bike is sitting on? Whoa.
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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
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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
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#3093
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Bikes: 2004 Norco Wolverine (Blue) set up with Semi-Slicks. Mid-1970's Raleigh, converted to single seed, (soon to be) all white.
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#3094
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#3095
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ok...2.5 yrs commuting and I am finally posting pics!
on the rear 'night' pic, there is another PB SuperFlash near the wheel - I guess my camera did not get the flashing from the light at the right time.
on the rear 'night' pic, there is another PB SuperFlash near the wheel - I guess my camera did not get the flashing from the light at the right time.
#3096
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Bikes: 1996 Giant ATX 750 (currently riding with city tires), Electra Townie 21 (punk rock black).
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Wish I could say I built this up, but I didn't. Bought this from a friend in Houston 2 weeks ago. Been riding it to work. Sweet rack with quick release basket.
My first single speed -- I'm blown away by how fast it is. Really fun ride too. Gonna ride my Townie to work tomorrow -- first time using gears in a couple of weeks.
Oh yeah -- this is Centurion mixte. Japanese built CrMo frame. All the moving parts rebuilt by Kirby the Zen Bike Mechanic -- the badge says "Texas Special", which is what Kirby puts on all his bikes. If you see one, buy it.
My first single speed -- I'm blown away by how fast it is. Really fun ride too. Gonna ride my Townie to work tomorrow -- first time using gears in a couple of weeks.
Oh yeah -- this is Centurion mixte. Japanese built CrMo frame. All the moving parts rebuilt by Kirby the Zen Bike Mechanic -- the badge says "Texas Special", which is what Kirby puts on all his bikes. If you see one, buy it.
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The girlfriend's commuter I built up with the Pake C'Mute frame. I love those spoke reflectors, used the flash so you could see 'em, otherwise they're pretty invisible in normal light.
It's a fairly solid frame, though it had a few imperfections when I got it that were more frustrating than anything else. Get what you pay for, I suppose.
It's a fairly solid frame, though it had a few imperfections when I got it that were more frustrating than anything else. Get what you pay for, I suppose.
#3099
Soul filled with grease
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livingfortoday: How's the quality of the Pake frame? I've been considering one for awhile. Thnx
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Pretty decent, though a bit heavier than similar frames. I actually got this frame because I really liked the Pake track frame I had built up (see here). It's held up great for its first two months of (ab)use so far, and I have no doubt it will continue to do so.