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Zin 08-19-08 06:47 PM


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.

Thanks!

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.

kevindevin 08-19-08 10:57 PM

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

Throwmeabone 08-19-08 11:33 PM


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?)

Haha I like how you store boxes next to the baby.

knatchwa 08-21-08 01:50 AM


Originally Posted by Wheel_Motion (Post 7300779)
The bike is sweet..

That is definitely a unique bike, and sweet too :)

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.

The eyes of the beholder :)

tswg 08-22-08 01:09 PM

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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.

bmike 08-22-08 01:48 PM


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.

nice.
just needs a brooks...! :)

paulwwalters 08-22-08 06:23 PM

very cool pugsley. They're normally with 26" wheels, right?

Lamplight 08-22-08 07:18 PM

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.

paulwwalters 08-22-08 07:25 PM

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.

Silverexpress 08-22-08 08:38 PM


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.

That is one handsome commuter there. What type of head light are you using?

maximan1 08-22-08 09:06 PM

My fixie

http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/3354/hpim0840nd5.jpg

FishBykeSteve 08-23-08 02:26 AM

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?)

Akadis 08-23-08 06:08 AM

There must be many RATBYKEs hiding out there. I wanna see pictures FishByke, and read about it 'nall!

Lamplight 08-23-08 07:26 AM


Originally Posted by Silverexpress (Post 7326281)
That is one handsome commuter there. What type of head light are you using?

Thank you! The generator is this and the light itself is this. The light on the handlebars is just an old Cateye blinky.

RedHairedScot 08-23-08 12:24 PM

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

joaos 08-23-08 01:31 PM

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

kwrides 08-23-08 07:10 PM

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

Sonoma76 08-24-08 01:46 AM

jaos, what an odd (in a good, refreshing way) looking bike. Nice.

Grim 08-24-08 08:00 AM


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.

dngspot 08-24-08 04:40 PM

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

chaadster 08-24-08 04:55 PM

dngspot, the riding position looks much improved!

Mine's an old Novara Buzz:

http://www.geocities.com/chaadster@s...l.net/buzz.jpg

e0richt 08-24-08 06:16 PM

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.

knatchwa 08-24-08 07:25 PM

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.

BarracksSi 08-24-08 07:29 PM


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?

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.

knatchwa 08-24-08 07:37 PM


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.

Yeah I can see how that would be annoying. As it stands my bicycle as you can see in the pic, well perhaps came with a chain guard and yet when I ride I am usually in shorts or roll up the leg. Whichever way works.


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