Commuter Bicycle Pics
07-05-08 | 03:41 PM
#3201
beatz down lo|seatz up hi
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,062
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From: Missouri, USA
Bikes: A 2007 Trek 4300. 22.5", 1981 Trek 610 24" (61cm)
Well that P4 is my pick, and I saw a sweet one on here with chopped bars... looked great.
Plus they have 700c tires so you can run any road tire on them.
And get that stand... I'm gonna make or buy one for my dorm in a year or so.
Plus they have 700c tires so you can run any road tire on them.
And get that stand... I'm gonna make or buy one for my dorm in a year or so.
07-06-08 | 04:56 AM
#3202
Newbie mechanic
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 31
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From: New Zealand
Bikes: Singlespeed rigid MTB with slicks and hydraulic discs ($70 each end, why not?), Trek 1220 with Ultegra and handbuilt wheels
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07-06-08 | 07:08 AM
#3203
Senior Member
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 77
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It's attached by clamps that clamp onto the seat stays right above the dropouts, and I drilled a hole through the seat stay crossbrace at the top of the stays for the third attachment point. Drilled holes in the dropouts for the rear fenders as well.
07-06-08 | 11:22 AM
#3205
Bicycle Repair Man !!!
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 27,266
Likes: 150
From: YEG
Bikes: See my sig...
2007 Redline MonoCog 29er - Vassago ODIS fork, Nuvinci CVT hub mated to Mavic A719 36H, 36H Velocity Blunt front rim with Velocity disc hub, 29x2.3 Schwalbe Big Apples, FMF BMX cranks, SKF ISIS roller bearing bottom bracket, 180mm Avid BB7 disc on the front, Origin-8 Space bar and stem, Axiom Odyssey disc rack, Topeak Pannier Dry Bags, Planet Bike fenders, WTB Speed V Pro Gel saddle...
Cause that would be a nice commute.
07-06-08 | 07:36 PM
#3206
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 493
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From: Upstate, S.C.
Bikes: Many all steel.
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.
07-07-08 | 12:35 PM
#3207
Getaway Rider
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 64
Likes: 0
Here's my humble commuter / urban getaway vehicle. 2005 Specialized Rockhopper Comp with Hayes discs and Michelin City street tires. No money for racks or lights yet, but at least I'm riding....
I like the MTB geometry and durability, and with street tires it rolls pretty well. I may upgrade the shock to something I can lock out, but not until winter.
I like the MTB geometry and durability, and with street tires it rolls pretty well. I may upgrade the shock to something I can lock out, but not until winter.
07-07-08 | 12:50 PM
#3208
Senior Member
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 77
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nope, the gearing may look strange but the internal Nuvinvi CVT hub on the rear gives me more range of drive ratio than I'll ever need.
07-08-08 | 12:39 AM
#3210
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,894
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From: Los Angeles
Bikes: Bianchi Via Nirone 7, Jamis Sputnik
Here's my Huffy Ironman. Its days are numbered.. Jamis Aurora is in the mail at the bike shop, but this old thing has served me well, considering it only cost me $150 brand new in the late 90's. 26 miles to work and back 2 or 3 times a week.
Last edited by bhop; 07-08-08 at 12:45 AM.
07-08-08 | 07:42 AM
#3211
MOLON LABE
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 78
Likes: 0
From: Southwest Florida
Bikes: Gary Fisher Tassajara, Trek 1500, Specialized 415
It is a Topeak bag and rack combo. I got it at Nashbar on sale and free shipping for $42, but it doesn't look like they carry it anymore. I can fit pants, underwear, socks, polo shirt, and my lunch in the bag along with pump and spare tubes. The rack is quick release so I can still use my bike for recreational riding without the added weight.
07-08-08 | 10:41 AM
#3212
peaced out
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 669
Likes: 0
Here's my new Raleigh One-Way Its great, rides smooth wherever I take it and I can handle even large hill climbs surprisingly well
I ride with a messenger bag for now, but I put the rack on this weekend and intend to get a trunk bag soon. The Saddle is stock and is OK but i'm looking to put a Brooks on it.
Its great, rides smooth wherever I take it and I can handle even large hill climbs surprisingly wellI ride with a messenger bag for now, but I put the rack on this weekend and intend to get a trunk bag soon. The Saddle is stock and is OK but i'm looking to put a Brooks on it.
07-08-08 | 09:51 PM
#3213
Junior Member
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
New Bike
Hello all, new to forum and newly returned to biking. I've been commuting to work this past month. This bike is set up for comfort and easy riding. I'll make a few minor additions, but it's pretty much like I want it.
Latest changes 09/07/08
Latest changes 09/07/08
Last edited by wlhutch; 09-07-08 at 09:56 AM. Reason: added pic
07-09-08 | 02:19 AM
#3215
bycikl!st
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 32
Likes: 0
From: Minneapolis
Bikes: Ross Professional Gran Tour II, Vista Esquire
hey everyone, finally got around to registering. i've been reading these forums for awhile now and this place always has been the best place for bike advice and info. also an awesome place to see some great bikes!
so i originally built this bike for my girlfriend at the time, but now its been my good weather commute. here is the progress..
found an abandoned Ross professional Gran Tour II..
new paint job..
put together with parts from an old bike..
new aluminum wheelset, single gear, bar tape
I love her more and more everyday..
oh yea lights =)
i still need new saddle, cranks and brakes
Heres my rainy weather commute..
still needs work but start where?
so i originally built this bike for my girlfriend at the time, but now its been my good weather commute. here is the progress..
found an abandoned Ross professional Gran Tour II..
new paint job..
put together with parts from an old bike..
new aluminum wheelset, single gear, bar tape
I love her more and more everyday..
oh yea lights =)
i still need new saddle, cranks and brakes
Heres my rainy weather commute..
still needs work but start where?
07-09-08 | 12:58 PM
#3218
Junior Member
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 15
Likes: 0
From: Jacksonville, FL
Here's my 1991 Schwinn Cross-Fit in its original Labrador Blue finish. It's is my 3-4 day a work-week commuter. Why burn gas when i can burn calories, right?
I want to swap out the flat bars for some drops. Riding upright is uncomfortable for me sometimes. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
I want to swap out the flat bars for some drops. Riding upright is uncomfortable for me sometimes. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
07-09-08 | 06:00 PM
#3220
beatz down lo|seatz up hi
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,062
Likes: 0
From: Missouri, USA
Bikes: A 2007 Trek 4300. 22.5", 1981 Trek 610 24" (61cm)
Here's my 1991 Schwinn Cross-Fit in its original Labrador Blue finish. It's is my 3-4 day a work-week commuter. Why burn gas when i can burn calories, right?
I want to swap out the flat bars for some drops. Riding upright is uncomfortable for me sometimes. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
I want to swap out the flat bars for some drops. Riding upright is uncomfortable for me sometimes. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Also, be sure that your bike will have room to steer with the longer (front to back) bars.
07-10-08 | 08:45 PM
#3222
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 75
Likes: 0
Custom Powdercoated Long Haul Trucker
Here's the Surly Long Haul Trucker frame set I just got back from a local Powder Coating company. I thought they (Primo Powdercoating of Meridian) did a great job! Now time to get 'er built up into a commuter!
07-10-08 | 10:11 PM
#3224
Bicycle Repair Man !!!
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 27,266
Likes: 150
From: YEG
Bikes: See my sig...
I roide both my CCM's on the commute today...
The 1933 took me to work... it is getting stripped down for a repaint and I am re-building the wheels.
The 1940 took me home...
The 1933 took me to work... it is getting stripped down for a repaint and I am re-building the wheels.
The 1940 took me home...
07-10-08 | 10:18 PM
#3225
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,977
Likes: 1
From: 52°57'N 6°21'E
Bikes: Giant OCR