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Originally Posted by bigeasyrider
(Post 7298500)
It's a beautiful, beautiful thing. Did it come stock with the black grips and black saddle? It looks great with them, but I've only seen the Portland with the brown grips and saddle as it appears on the Trek website.
Happy birthday to ya, and congrats on the sweet ride. Yep, it came with the black saddle and bar tape. I added the PlanetBike full fenders in place of the small ones that come stock. My understanding is they abandoned the brown due to issues with getting the bar tape and saddle colors to match. |
A shot of my Kona Dew -- picked it up in mid-July. Since this photo was taken, I've added some fenders
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3218/...ef1d91c368.jpg -KHD Bothell, WA |
Originally Posted by bmike
(Post 7298658)
not a cummuter (i walk from the bedroom to the home office...)
but we do most everything on a bike. with the little one i'm on the bak most days... (did i post this here already?) |
Originally Posted by Wheel_Motion
(Post 7300779)
The bike is sweet..
Originally Posted by XavierB
(Post 7275008)
Tires and a lock........Gotta set your priorities you know........
Securing your ride is quite important. Indeed if I recall correctly there is another thread specific to it. Anyone know the link? It looks so much nicer in pictures. Chained to the bike rack you get the feeling it will give you tetanus. |
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I finally have my pugsley up and running.
Specs: 22" Surly Pugsley, Shimano Alfine internal 8 speed hub, Kris Holm 29er rims, Schwalbe 29x2.4 Big Apples, Avid BB7s, OnOne Mary handlebars. Everything is in black. I call it Darth Pugsley. Fenders and a few other accessories are on order. |
Originally Posted by tswg
(Post 7324078)
I finally have my pugsley up and running.
Specs: 22" Surly Pugsley, Shimano Alfine internal 8 speed hub, Kris Holm 29er rims, Schwalbe 29x2.4 Big Apples, Avid BB7s, OnOne Mary handlebars. Everything is in black. I call it Darth Pugsley. Fenders and a few other accessories are on order. just needs a brooks...! :) |
very cool pugsley. They're normally with 26" wheels, right?
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I've changed a few things on my commuter/utility bike, so I figured I'd post it again. New rear rack, lights, wheels, fenders, seat, pedals, and tires. :D
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2..._3268small.jpg Now I just need some bigger/better bags, and I'll be good. |
That bike is everything I want my Trek 4300 to be, minus the front rack.
Oh, and the bars and seat I have are fine, but you get the idea. |
Originally Posted by Lamplight
(Post 7325962)
I've changed a few things on my commuter/utility bike, so I figured I'd post it again. New rear rack, lights, wheels, fenders, seat, pedals, and tires. :D
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2..._3268small.jpg Now I just need some bigger/better bags, and I'll be good. |
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Is there a "RATBYKE" thread? Y'all commuters' bikes are too nicey-nicey looking to be seen next to da ol FIshByke. But She's my commuter so I'll snap a Pic reaallll soon, with alll the pertinent stats: you know, like total mileage, origin, habitats, storage and anecdotes and maintenance(haha, surely you jest?)
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There must be many RATBYKEs hiding out there. I wanna see pictures FishByke, and read about it 'nall!
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Been riding and posting [1] for a while. There's a group at work that does occasional morning rides, so I'd drive into work and then ride my bike for a while. I have recently realized how silly that is, since I live in gorgeous Austin. Since I've got my older bike lying around, I decided to use it to go to work.
See the redness: http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/505...anniersjq7.jpg Gas prices have gone down a bit, but it's too late! Bwaahahaha! You'll never take me alive! --redhairedscot [1] Sometimes more of 1, sometimes more of another |
Fixed Gear (61 gear inches), Caloi 10 frame, 650x45B Wheels. 20 km home to work + 20km back.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3217/...398e10f2_b.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3172/...a580b5bd_b.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3254/...4f294f21_b.jpg |
Here's my new Kona Jake. I posted a mini review in the Lovefest thread
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/j...s/CIMG1037.jpg http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/j...s/CIMG1041.jpg |
jaos, what an odd (in a good, refreshing way) looking bike. Nice.
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Originally Posted by kwrides
(Post 7330174)
Here's my new Kona Jake. I posted a mini review in the Lovefest thread
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/j...s/CIMG1037.jpg http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/j...s/CIMG1041.jpg The more I see that bike the more I fall in love with it. I love the green. The 09 is red and doesn't look nearly as good. I wish I had the cash to go find a 08 right now. |
I posted my commuter earlier but have done some upgrades. The bike started as a standard Giant FCR 2. I added a light setup, and a rear rack with a trunk. I use the bike for rides to work, which is 12.5 miles from my home. One drawback, I found the bike to put me in a position that I became more of a wind trap then I did on the mountain bike I used before. Here she is as posted earlier.
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/j...t/DSCF0017.jpg I have added ergonomic down tubes with Tiagra brake/shifters. I also added an adjustable 120cm stem. All has worked out well except for the brakes, the bike came equipped with V-Brakes and the brake levers do not pull with the same geometry as the stock levers. I can still lock up the brakes on dry pavement but they feel a littlie spongy. I think I may add Travel agents to the brakes. The bike got a full set of cables and housings and clip less pedals also. Here she is now. http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/j...g?t=1219616584 |
dngspot, the riding position looks much improved!
Mine's an old Novara Buzz: http://www.geocities.com/chaadster@s...l.net/buzz.jpg |
here's one of my commuters...
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I had neglected this one for a bit and decided to whip walle into shape this weekend...
I adjusted the brakes, put a rear rack and basket on the back and put some lights on with a handlebar bag. |
Great pictures keep appearing thansk for sharing, I was curious though, of all the cycle commuters any of them have a chain guard? Or just go with shorts everytime you ride? I have posted before but to keep in topic here it is once more, my Giant Rincon 21"
A shot from a recent ride up over Old San Juan Grade here in town. http://hok-international.net/cycling...06-08_1122.jpg And A Link to A video from that ride: Cycle Commuting as A Choice Enjoying the photos. |
Originally Posted by knatchwa
(Post 7335164)
Great pictures keep appearing thansk for sharing, I was curious though, of all the cycle commuters any of them have a chain guard? Or just go with shorts everytime you ride?
Chain mess aside, it really sucks to get a cuff stuck in a chain & crank. |
Originally Posted by BarracksSi
(Post 7335192)
Use a velcro strap (most of them are reflective), or roll up the pant leg, or fold it down and pull the sock over it, etc.
Chain mess aside, it really sucks to get a cuff stuck in a chain & crank. |
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