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-holiday76 09-09-08 07:55 PM


Originally Posted by TomM (Post 7436159)
Is that a rear rack mounted on the front?

yup

http://www.brian-payne.com/gallery/m...serialNumber=2

I actually just put it on last night because I had it sitting around and I wondered if it would work. It does, I just need to finish making a proper bracket to attach it to the caliper bolt on the fork.

TomM 09-09-08 08:02 PM


Originally Posted by -holiday76 (Post 7436165)
yup

I actually just put it on last night because I had it sitting around and I wondered if it would work. It does, I just need to finish making a proper bracket to attach it to the caliper bolt on the fork.


Ah, that was going to be my next question, where to attach the bracket. I've been wanting to try this on my commuting/touring bike.

-holiday76 09-09-08 08:10 PM


Originally Posted by TomM (Post 7436218)
Ah, that was going to be my next question, where to attach the bracket. I've been wanting to try this on my commuting/touring bike.

you pretty much have to make one or "alter" an existing bracket to work. I'll try to remember to post a pic or two of it when it's done.

ban guzzi 09-09-08 08:21 PM


Originally Posted by -holiday76 (Post 7436165)
yup

http://www.brian-payne.com/gallery/m...serialNumber=2

I actually just put it on last night because I had it sitting around and I wondered if it would work. It does, I just need to finish making a proper bracket to attach it to the caliper bolt on the fork.

DOH! why didn't I think of this before?! Man, I know what I'm doing tomorrow to the MTB:thumb::)...

Good Idea!

Nice ride by the way...!

Sixty Fiver 09-09-08 10:06 PM

Made me think of the movie Tron...

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/tronbike1.jpg

Nozzle 09-09-08 10:12 PM

Geeezzz... the only thing I can make out amidst all that reflective awesomeness is the word TREK!

Sixty Fiver 09-09-08 10:41 PM

My Trek in the daytime (without the new Schwalbe Marathons).

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikep...500tourer2.jpg

Lamplight 09-10-08 06:24 AM

I was about to ask what kind of tires those are, but you already answered my question. :D Looking good! :thumb:

j2elz 09-10-08 05:16 PM


Originally Posted by jbgo1st (Post 7431498)
Hi -- Great looking bike! I have been considering the Axiom Hudson Trunk bag for my bike. I have a Superflash light mounted below my seat and a rather short rack so I am concerned about the size of the bag. Can you do me a BIG favor and give me the overall dimensions of your Hudson bag? The websites I have looked at don't agree on the size! Thanks!

Thanks JB. The bag is approximately 15.75" long x 6" wide x 5.75" tall. I've also seen the Arkel Tail Rider up close and it's about the same length
but a couple of inches deeper. Definitely better quality than the Axiom but it's also about $40 more. After checking it out...I think I would've paid the $40.

wittangamo 09-11-08 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by murphjam (Post 7419744)
My Schwinn Le Tour Luxe that's been updated to and 8 speed. And my wife's Bianchi Europa.

Can you be specific about the mods to your Le Tour Luxe? My '84 is still stock, but I'm interested in exploring options.

murphjam 09-12-08 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by wittangamo (Post 7447064)
Can you be specific about the mods to your Le Tour Luxe? My '84 is still stock, but I'm interested in exploring options.

I bought it at a thrift for $10 completely stock all the way down to the tires. It's turned into kind of a poor man's Riv by chance. It has a new Nitto stem and noodle bars. Sugino cranks and bb that I got from a college kid who never used them. The axle on the rear was bent so I spread the frame and upgraded to 700 Mavic 319's. Added Deore rear derailleur and Sora front with Sora 8 speed brifters. And the Brooks b-17. I really just pieced it together as I could find stuff cheap.

bigbenaugust 09-12-08 11:42 AM

Is that p-clamps at the bottom of the fork? I tried that once and it... didn't end well. Maybe I just didn't tighten it enough.

mijome07 09-12-08 01:50 PM


Originally Posted by Sixty Fiver (Post 7437159)
My Trek in the daytime (without the new Schwalbe Marathons).

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikep...500tourer2.jpg

I've seen this bike here before and I must say, I'm impressed. I wanted to do the same conversion with a Bianchi hybrid I had. Do you have 'cross tires on that Trek? If you do, do you ever ride any trails? I went from this to this in less than a year. :D

king535 09-12-08 01:55 PM

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how I get to work...

Charlie Quatro 09-12-08 07:26 PM

My 06' 61 cm Bianchi Castro Valley with a few upgrades-
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...s/HPIM1434.jpg

Since being laid off from work I'm not commuting with it however, it makes a for a nice road bike.
Some of the upgrades-
  • FSA Pro Wing bar
  • Thompson Elite seatpost
  • Brooks Champion Flyer saddle
  • Swapped out the stock Vittoria Radonneur's which are excellent tires for some 28mm Vittoria Rubino Pro II's

Sixty Fiver 09-12-08 09:39 PM


Originally Posted by mijome07 (Post 7456169)
I've seen this bike here before and I must say, I'm impressed. I wanted to do the same conversion with a Bianchi hybrid I had. Do you have 'cross tires on that Trek? If you do, do you ever ride any trails? I went from this to this in less than a year. :D

I had Schwalbe CX Compe cross tyres on the bike and with those I could ride the trails and even some light to moderate singletrack... I just put on the Marathons and will put the cross tyres back on when the snow flies.

I often think that this bike is one of my finest bits of work as the finished product has exceeded all my expectations.

djkenny 09-12-08 11:54 PM


Originally Posted by ban guzzi (Post 7436353)
DOH! why didn't I think of this before?! Man, I know what I'm doing tomorrow to the MTB:thumb::)...

Good Idea!

Nice ride by the way...!


Um...the coffee cup holder? Where did ya get it? How much. and...how do you like it?

djkenny 09-13-08 12:09 AM

GT Nomad
 
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3180/...6ff99df2_b.jpg
wasnt meant to have the oregon ducks color scheme...but that is brought up often.

RSX and Alivio components.

I added the PB fenders, rear Eco rack, PB lights, Brass Bell, Schwalbe Kethlar Marathon Slicks, Salmon brake pads, and more recently the double kick stand like Gary Fisher Simple Cities have. The new Back Backer Plus Ortlieb bags fit nicely on the rack to.

Solid bike with about 2000 miles commuting time this last 2 years.

wickedcold 09-13-08 05:57 AM

My 2008 Trek 7200, with Topeak rack and Arkel Dolphin panniers, and assorted lights/doohickeys.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3037/...c829858011.jpg

Wiggle 09-13-08 04:09 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3.../bike_side.jpg

Trek 7100 /w Axiom journey rack, Strada Cadence Computer, Shimano M540 pedals, Fenix L2D, Schwalbe Marathon 700 x 28s. Not pictured; panniers.

genec 09-14-08 11:06 AM

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My commuter, with the lighting battery and airzounds installed (those are the two "water bottles" you see). Fenders are seasonal, and are not installed at the moment. Notice the redundant redundant lighting... 2 battery systems, one generator. The Niterider is my primary system.

The pannier is ancient, as is the Brooks (talk about well broken in). I added orange mesh to the pannier some years ago to improve my visibility to motorists. Under the mesh is a shop rag for quick roadside cleanups after tire changes, etc.

paulwwalters 09-14-08 12:14 PM


Originally Posted by Charlie Quatro (Post 7458326)
My 06' 61 cm Bianchi Castro Valley with a few upgrades-

It looks like castration valley with that saddle angle... ;)

But seriously, awesome bike and I like the color!

HaveBlue 09-14-08 06:43 PM

This is for the one-mile time trial to campus.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...0/IMG_0495.jpg

aMull 09-14-08 06:45 PM

lol nice one

Did you turn your seatpost around?

HaveBlue 09-14-08 06:47 PM

Yeah, turned the seat post around. Every second counts when you're going to class!


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