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Maybe he can get his chiefs of staff to run that tire pump for him.
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Originally Posted by Jeffbeerman2
(Post 7833690)
I know he's not a commuter, but I saw this pic of Obama biking with his kids last summer and had to share.
The new president rides a Trek comfort bike (the bike is either really new, seldom ridden, or cleaned up really well). I've never noticed a helmet with only a single strap before. Seeing him towing his daughter like that is a bit sad because we all know that the girls won't be able to have many childhood cycling adventures. I wonder what sort of free bike he'll get from manufacturers once he's in office? If he's not into uncomfortable racing bikes (road or mountain) it'll be tough for any big producers to come up with an American made rig. |
Looks a little small for him, no?
Maybe it's Michelle's? |
Originally Posted by hoggster
(Post 7832137)
Thanks. It's ok as of now. We'll see how it goes after they are broken in a bit and bumped around.
http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/475/fenders1ev4.jpg Hoggster, I noticed that your front fender does not go all the way to the front. Was this because of bike racks used on public busses? Such as the following... http://www.bicycleracks.com/busrack_video.asp Do you find any downside in the performance of your front fender? |
I'm sure Obama will have no shortage of freebies from Trek and Cannondale just like W. has gotten.
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It looks like a Trek 7000 Hybrid. Standard...thought he made big bucks? Not that there is anything wrong with these bikes.
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That is a good reason, I suppose. My reason was because the front brake comes down just above the tire. First I notched it out, then I had to cut the bracket that holds it up to the fork...It worked, but it was so flimsy that it made a bunch of noise every time I hit a little bump.
I have been aiming for every puddle I see to test out these bad boys and I have had no problems to speak of. |
http://home.iprimus.com.au/reueladhikari/img_1141.jpg
Only last week I upgraded this Cross Check with a Rohloff hub. It has left a big hole in the bank account! The bike & wheels were built up at home as you can tell from the amateurish workmanship! |
sweet crosscheck! what brand and type of handlebars are you using on it?
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The handlebars are a no name generic 'Nitto Dove bar' look-alike type I found at a LBS, aluminum & quite cheap. The pedals are Shimano MX 30, a flat downhill variety.
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I was wondering about the hub dynamo. What brand/model, are you happy with it in terms of resistance and light output? Those wheels don't look amateurish to me, I assume they weren't your first. Nice bike.
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Nice Cross Check, I'm debating building a Karate Monkey up with an internal gear some time in 09. Finance Gods allowing.
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Originally Posted by reueladhikari
(Post 7848814)
What type of protective wrap are you using on the frame? How do you like the sprung saddle? |
Originally Posted by reueladhikari
(Post 7848814)
Only last week I upgraded this Cross Check with a Rohloff hub. It has left a big hole in the bank account! The bike & wheels were built up at home as you can tell from the amateurish workmanship!
Can ya give some info on build parts??? ....in paticular the crank (they look like Shimano LX?) Thanks for sharing...that this is sweet!!! |
Originally Posted by squareballbuddy
(Post 7851002)
I should have posted my photo of my bike with the front and rear lights being this is a commuting thread. I've got a Planet Bike Blaze 1W on the front and a Superflash on the back that attaches to the huge Trek tail bag.
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...saddele028.jpg |
Sweet, sweet Crosscheck; very nice speakers, but those curtains with that couch?! Ouch!
I really like how your bike, to a casual observer, would seem to be some kind of fugly mutant, but to readers of this forum, it's a tricked out dream ride. It looks like you figured out exactly what you need and nailed it with no compromises. Definitely not a bike shop build, but in a good way. |
Thanks for the compliments on the “Mutant Cross Check”!
Some info about the components: * the front hub is a Schmidt (very low drag; wired to Busch&Müller LED lights) with a Velocity Dyad rim; * rear hub is Rohloff with a Mavic A719 rim; * the shiny tires are Marathon Pluses; * Brooks Flyer saddle (aged version, so quite comfy); * Shimano Alivio cranks with BBB 42 tooth ring & MX 30 pedals; * sorry about the poor quality curtains & couch Chumbolly! |
This used to be my main off road ride and now I have a 2009 Trek 8000 for trail duties. I replaced the suspension fork with a tange steel one. Added fenders and the batteries for the Princeton light is tucked in the water bottle. I have the same light mounted on my helmut and all my stuff is carried in a Camelbak cloud walker. Besides my off road commuter this my winter/bad weather bike.
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...r/IM000999.jpg http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...r/IM001000.jpg http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...r/IM001001.jpg |
Originally Posted by Jeffbeerman2
(Post 7833690)
I know he's not a commuter, but I saw this pic of Obama biking with his kids last summer and had to share.
The new president rides a Trek comfort bike (the bike is either really new, seldom ridden, or cleaned up really well). I've never noticed a helmet with only a single strap before. Seeing him towing his daughter like that is a bit sad because we all know that the girls won't be able to have many childhood cycling adventures. I wonder what sort of free bike he'll get from manufacturers once he's in office? If he's not into uncomfortable racing bikes (road or mountain) it'll be tough for any big producers to come up with an American made rig. |
Originally Posted by Jeffbeerman2
(Post 7833690)
I know he's not a commuter, but I saw this pic of Obama biking with his kids last summer and had to share.
The new president rides a Trek comfort bike (the bike is either really new, seldom ridden, or cleaned up really well). I've never noticed a helmet with only a single strap before. Seeing him towing his daughter like that is a bit sad because we all know that the girls won't be able to have many childhood cycling adventures. I wonder what sort of free bike he'll get from manufacturers once he's in office? If he's not into uncomfortable racing bikes (road or mountain) it'll be tough for any big producers to come up with an American made rig. http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/relea...0jpg-675v.html |
Originally Posted by Grim
(Post 7857749)
President Bush would kick his ass.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/relea...0jpg-675v.html One difference in those Pics. though, Obama is on the bike.. Bike is on the Bush |
Originally Posted by spock
(Post 7857882)
One difference in those Pics. though,
Obama is on the bike.. Bike is on the Bush |
I was riding a Bianchi Premio up until the dark and dreary night cast it's evil upon me and the Bike fairy decided it was time to go with him... I was sad.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2152/...9a1402.jpg?v=0 Now, I am riding a old school Panasonic which is quit nice actually. Not into the whats hip scene so I am sure many will not be impressed by it not having the oh so popular carbon fiber... bleh! http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3005/...6e6d1d.jpg?v=0 |
Originally Posted by squareballbuddy
(Post 7857396)
since you were asking me about the Blaze 1watt, here's a sort of cool photo of the light output:
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...slexick009.jpg and the taillight output: http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...slexick004.jpg |
Everyday commuter - 2006 Langster
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c7...r/IMG_5347.jpg Snow / Rain bike - 1996 Bianchi Campione - Tioga Blood hound 38mm knobbies http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c7...Picture030.jpg Ice bike - Nokian Extreme 295's http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c7...i/IMG_4032.jpg |
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3229/...edd34f.jpg?v=0
1990's Mongoose with rigid fork, STX cranks, XT derailleurs, some rims from an old GT, bull horn GT bars, and 2.1 Panaracer Fire Pros (I also have street tires for when the trails are closed and I have to ride on the street). |
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Been riding this sturdy guy to work since 1994. Favorite commute then was down Canyon from Sugarloaf to Boulder, Colorado. Now we're on a mellower run, Menlo Park to Mountain View via Foothill Expressway.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/thighmaster/2614413070/ |
Originally Posted by bsdsys_x86
(Post 7858173)
Now, I am riding a old school Panasonic which is quit nice actually. Not into the whats hip scene so I am sure many will not be impressed by it not having the oh so popular carbon fiber... bleh!
That is a very nice vintage basic Panasonic that has clean lines, and is easier to work on than these postmodern, plastic, gizmositic carbuncles. Oh.... and I imagine it did not set you back more than $150. |
Originally Posted by premodern
(Post 7875937)
Carbon Fiber, Schmarbon Fiber.
That is a very nice vintage basic Panasonic that has clean lines, and is easier to work on than these postmodern, plastic, gizmositic carbuncles. Oh.... and I imagine it did not set you back more than $150. Oh.... and I imagine it did not set you back more than $150. |
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