Commuter Bicycle Pics
06-19-08 | 10:58 AM
#3103
Commuter
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 32
Likes: 0
Just finished putting my new commuter together. It's a Giant Escape M2, with older Shimano Deore Mech, Shifters and Brake Levers. Also non-standard are the Specialized Hemisphere Armadillo 26x1.95 tyres, the Specialized saddle the Thorn handlebar and ODI grips. Replaced the very basic flats with some used and abused DMR V8's and it's ready to go.
Still waiting for mudguards and a Deore chainset before it's 100%.
*oh, and it's a rather hefty 28lbs, but then it was chosen for sturdiness rather than flat-out speed.
Still waiting for mudguards and a Deore chainset before it's 100%.
*oh, and it's a rather hefty 28lbs, but then it was chosen for sturdiness rather than flat-out speed.
06-19-08 | 12:19 PM
#3104
230lb Hill Climber
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 81
Likes: 0
From: Colorado
Bikes: Gaint TCR, Rincon/ Batavus/ Nishiki
make a homebrew mr-16 light system love mine
It is awesome, I am not kidding when I say my commute is now 10 minutes faster! I need to figure out my lighting scheme still. I have smoother, but not slick tires, on the way as I would like to maintain some off road prowess. As for the rigid fork I am currently enjoying the bump absorbing ride of the front shock. Chicago streets are not the smoothest so it helps!
Thank you for the input!
Thank you for the input!
06-19-08 | 07:26 PM
#3105
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 448
Likes: 1
From: Ottawa Canada
Bikes: kona dew hybrid, MEC shadowlands
Just finished putting my new commuter together. It's a Giant Escape M2, with older Shimano Deore Mech, Shifters and Brake Levers. Also non-standard are the Specialized Hemisphere Armadillo 26x1.95 tyres, the Specialized saddle the Thorn handlebar and ODI grips. Replaced the very basic flats with some used and abused DMR V8's and it's ready to go.
Still waiting for mudguards and a Deore chainset before it's 100%.
*oh, and it's a rather hefty 28lbs, but then it was chosen for sturdiness rather than flat-out speed.
Still waiting for mudguards and a Deore chainset before it's 100%.
*oh, and it's a rather hefty 28lbs, but then it was chosen for sturdiness rather than flat-out speed.
06-20-08 | 06:04 AM
#3107
Commuter
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 32
Likes: 0
06-20-08 | 06:29 AM
#3108
Junior Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 90
Likes: 21
From: Arizona
Bikes: Giant Stance, Kona Unit X, Bridgestone MB-2, Miyata Triple-Cross, Specialized Sequoia, Specialized Hard Rock
06-20-08 | 09:21 AM
#3110
Junior Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 90
Likes: 21
From: Arizona
Bikes: Giant Stance, Kona Unit X, Bridgestone MB-2, Miyata Triple-Cross, Specialized Sequoia, Specialized Hard Rock
I found it and got one ordered: https://www.rhinosbikes.ecrater.com/p...hp?pid=1601809
06-20-08 | 08:43 PM
#3112
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 382
Likes: 0
From: A Mile High
Half of our set up (don't have a pic of my son's bike.) He rides his bike and my daughter rides the trail-a-bike - they're 7 and 3 respectively.
It's a '92 Bridgestone XO-2. I bought it from a local BF member who had taken very good care of it. He had it set up for touring for his wife. I put the moustache bars back on, replaced the saddle with this Brooks, replaced the clipless pedals with platforms and Powergrips and put the baskets on. I chose the baskets because they were a steal on CL. I love how much I can shove in them but I am thinking I'd like something I can take on and off easier. For the commute I have a bag with clothes and such, my briefcase with laptop, and a kids bag for daycare. Since we just started commuting I've decided if by August we're still going at it, I'll invest in some nice panniers.
It's a '92 Bridgestone XO-2. I bought it from a local BF member who had taken very good care of it. He had it set up for touring for his wife. I put the moustache bars back on, replaced the saddle with this Brooks, replaced the clipless pedals with platforms and Powergrips and put the baskets on. I chose the baskets because they were a steal on CL. I love how much I can shove in them but I am thinking I'd like something I can take on and off easier. For the commute I have a bag with clothes and such, my briefcase with laptop, and a kids bag for daycare. Since we just started commuting I've decided if by August we're still going at it, I'll invest in some nice panniers.
06-21-08 | 02:55 AM
#3114
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,977
Likes: 1
From: 52°57'N 6°21'E
Bikes: Giant OCR
06-21-08 | 08:37 AM
#3115
California über Alles!!
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 139
Likes: 0
From: Sacramento, CA
Bikes: Steve Rex City Bike, Steve Rex Road Bike, Giant Rincon Grocery-Getter, Raleigh Superbe
My Steve Rex townie, finally back in service after a job switch. It's equipped with a Nexus7 hub with roller brake (not the most effective brake). I'm 6' 5" and the frame is 66cm so people tend to move aside when they see the massiveness approaching!
The leather frame and saddle bag were purchased at Manufactum in Hamburg, but I don't think they stock them anymore!
The leather frame and saddle bag were purchased at Manufactum in Hamburg, but I don't think they stock them anymore!
06-21-08 | 08:36 PM
#3117
Newbie mechanic
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 31
Likes: 0
From: New Zealand
Bikes: Singlespeed rigid MTB with slicks and hydraulic discs ($70 each end, why not?), Trek 1220 with Ultegra and handbuilt wheels
06-21-08 | 08:39 PM
#3118
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,779
Likes: 0
From: Toronto
Bikes: Leader 735TR 09 58cm 46/17
My second commuter, for longer distances and good weather because it doesn't have fenders. The other one will be short trips to the store etc. It's a fixed gear, my first ever and it's real fun to ride.
06-22-08 | 12:54 AM
#3122
Newbie
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Hello everyone!
I finally decided to take pics of my daily commuter, I've been commuting 14miles round trip 5 days a week since march 08. My commute includes a little bit of everything, as I leave my house I hit a desert area, then city, and then the fun part HILLS which are what makes me look forward to riding to work. So far I haven't had any major problems with this bike except for a flat which I expected. Anyway here are the pics...
Thanks for looking .
Alex
I finally decided to take pics of my daily commuter, I've been commuting 14miles round trip 5 days a week since march 08. My commute includes a little bit of everything, as I leave my house I hit a desert area, then city, and then the fun part HILLS which are what makes me look forward to riding to work. So far I haven't had any major problems with this bike except for a flat which I expected. Anyway here are the pics...
Thanks for looking .
Alex
06-22-08 | 11:07 AM
#3123
Newbie
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Bikes: 2008 fuji absolute 3.0 straight bar road bike + Forte T2 Aero bars
my new bike,
08 fuji 21 inch absolute 3.0 straight bar hybrid
700x28 tires
Forte T2 Aero bars
Mavic Aero mounted computer
Full fenders
forte campus pedals
08 fuji 21 inch absolute 3.0 straight bar hybrid
700x28 tires
Forte T2 Aero bars
Mavic Aero mounted computer
Full fenders
forte campus pedals
Last edited by burgundycomuter; 06-23-08 at 11:53 PM.
06-23-08 | 12:17 AM
#3124
Street Stormer
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 29
Likes: 0
From: Portland, OR
Bikes: 1976 Allpro 10speed (Gold)
06-23-08 | 07:06 AM
#3125
Senior Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 150
Likes: 0
The pack mule taking the morning coffee break...
2003 Trek 4900 with Panaracer Urban Max tires, Specialized bar ends, Planet Bike MTB fenders, Delta rack & panniers, Cateye blinky lights, Time Z Pedals. Tires are great for the road, are a bit challenging when taken off road (dirt road, single track, grass, etc); I'll replace these with some sort of 'cross tire. The Time pedals are awesome; easier to get out of than SPDs and almost as easy to get in.
After doing those things, I can wholeheartedly say that, "it doesn't suck." I was really afraid that the bike would suck when I started this commuting adventure, but it's really not bad at all.
I do about 150 miles/week on this bike. A 20-25mi RT commute accounts for most of those miles. I'm really looking forward to getting a proper bike, but the only immediate plans involve putting a Surly Instigator fork on the pack mule to make it a little better while I decide what to do about acquiring a proper commuter. And maybe a handlebar/stem replacement...and a seat...and a 12-27 cassette... ugh, well it'll make a really nice second bike one day.
2003 Trek 4900 with Panaracer Urban Max tires, Specialized bar ends, Planet Bike MTB fenders, Delta rack & panniers, Cateye blinky lights, Time Z Pedals. Tires are great for the road, are a bit challenging when taken off road (dirt road, single track, grass, etc); I'll replace these with some sort of 'cross tire. The Time pedals are awesome; easier to get out of than SPDs and almost as easy to get in.
After doing those things, I can wholeheartedly say that, "it doesn't suck." I was really afraid that the bike would suck when I started this commuting adventure, but it's really not bad at all.
I do about 150 miles/week on this bike. A 20-25mi RT commute accounts for most of those miles. I'm really looking forward to getting a proper bike, but the only immediate plans involve putting a Surly Instigator fork on the pack mule to make it a little better while I decide what to do about acquiring a proper commuter. And maybe a handlebar/stem replacement...and a seat...and a 12-27 cassette... ugh, well it'll make a really nice second bike one day.