Commuter Bicycle Pics
#3576
I don't think i've ever seen a tri bike with a triple before. is that normal? I can't say I know much about tri bikes either.
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#3577
No, it's not normal. I'm just a silly college kid who put a bunch of random crap on the road bike he uses for commuting to and from campus.
#3578
#3579
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 272
Likes: 3
From: an island in WA
Bikes: Xtracycle cruiser bike
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.
Good score man, and sweet build!
#3580
Commuter
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 23
Likes: 0
From: Fort Collins, Colorado
Bikes: Scott early 80's mtb - commuter, French Chrome Fixie, Carbon OEM Roadie, '84 Bianchi Limited
My Commuter
Old Scott Sawtooth MTB. Rear rack+Pannier, dual rear lights including turn indicators, 4 front lights, (3 small LEDs, 1 Large 11w homebrew halogen.) A really solid bike with great geometry. I also use it to tow my trailer if need be. 26x1.25 tires, no front derailer, 18 spd. FULL coverage Planet Bike Fenders. Anytihing else just ask.



Yes, That is a Liftmaster (TM) garage door opener.



Yes, That is a Liftmaster (TM) garage door opener.
#3582
Picked up this gary fisher for $95. on craigslist. No suspension at all just how I like it. I post it here and not on the mtb forum 'cause I don't really do those crazy mtb trails. Those guys in the mtb forum have crazy skills! Tame dirt trails/hills are the limits for me. It'll be my commuter/trail explorer bike. Any way to know what year it is?
Ernest
Ernest
#3583
Here goes my Schwinn LeTour. It went from being the bike I hate the most to being the bike I love the most. Solid as a tank but she's pretty fast! I haven't looked up the serial numbers to see when abouts she was made. So far I've put on a new seat (not pictured), lights, speedometer and new front brake pads.
Ernest


Ernest


#3584
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 272
Likes: 3
From: an island in WA
Bikes: Xtracycle cruiser bike
Please explain those extended drop bars? Did you do that, and if so how?
By the way, I admire the bold and resourceful customization of your bike. I love how you used a stem-mounted reflector bracket as your front brake cable housing stop.
By the way, I admire the bold and resourceful customization of your bike. I love how you used a stem-mounted reflector bracket as your front brake cable housing stop.
#3585
Linux HA Author :-)
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 332
Likes: 0
From: Central Jersey (USA)
Bikes: '91 Trek 1100, '98 Mongoose RX100, '06 Giant TCR Composite 2
If they're like mine they're Scott Drop-ins. I bought a pair of them for $10 ea. from Performance a few years ago. They can be a pain. I find that they're a pain when you're climbing. Don't ask why my knee is hitting the bottom. I think I have to spin them more forward.
#3586
Commuter
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 23
Likes: 0
From: Fort Collins, Colorado
Bikes: Scott early 80's mtb - commuter, French Chrome Fixie, Carbon OEM Roadie, '84 Bianchi Limited
I did not "do that"
they are as ncherry said, the scott drop bars with i believe "aero" sections. I Just like them because they allow for mor barspace if I want more lights, or if i'm going down a hill, to get a little better position. Luckily I've got a nice long modolo stem to keep them away from my knees. I got mine from free off of CL about a year ago. The only problem i've encountered is that bartape is not easy to wrap, because it is too short, for the regular bars.
I committed a 1 pannier century on this thing about 2 months ago.
#3587
Linux HA Author :-)
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 332
Likes: 0
From: Central Jersey (USA)
Bikes: '91 Trek 1100, '98 Mongoose RX100, '06 Giant TCR Composite 2
I committed a 1 pannier century on this thing about 2 months ago.
#3589
Commuter
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 23
Likes: 0
From: Fort Collins, Colorado
Bikes: Scott early 80's mtb - commuter, French Chrome Fixie, Carbon OEM Roadie, '84 Bianchi Limited
I just rode a century (100 miles) with a pannier full of clothes, and tools. I coulda fixed just about anything that would have gone wrong. It actually ended up being about 110 just because we rode around town when we got there (to boulder from fort collins and back)
#3590
My new winter bike... she still needs fenders and the studded tyres are mounted up and waiting.
1988 Kuwahara Shasta mtb - fixed gear conversion.
Until then... wheeeeee !

1988 Kuwahara Shasta mtb - fixed gear conversion.
By the pond (of course)... with her new saddle (a vintage Lycett), a frame bag from MEC, and my thermos for carrying chai.
1988 Kuwahara Shasta mtb - fixed gear conversion.
Until then... wheeeeee !
1988 Kuwahara Shasta mtb - fixed gear conversion.
By the pond (of course)... with her new saddle (a vintage Lycett), a frame bag from MEC, and my thermos for carrying chai.
#3595
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,505
Likes: 2
From: Melbourne, Australia
Bikes: Specialized Tricross Sport 2009
Yeah, I was riding the bike, when a driver turned across me at the last second. The fork snapping isn't the impressive bit - it's the fact the rest of the bike (and myself) got off so lightly. The car and bike are both write-offs. There's not much visible damage to the frame, but the LBS's all recommended against riding a bike with a frame that's been through that kind of impact.
Here's the thread.
Steve
Here's the thread.
Steve
#3598
Linux HA Author :-)
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 332
Likes: 0
From: Central Jersey (USA)
Bikes: '91 Trek 1100, '98 Mongoose RX100, '06 Giant TCR Composite 2
Thats a good Idea, I will probably do that next time.
I just rode a century (100 miles) with a pannier full of clothes, and tools. I coulda fixed just about anything that would have gone wrong. It actually ended up being about 110 just because we rode around town when we got there (to boulder from fort collins and back)
I just rode a century (100 miles) with a pannier full of clothes, and tools. I coulda fixed just about anything that would have gone wrong. It actually ended up being about 110 just because we rode around town when we got there (to boulder from fort collins and back)
I usually do centuries on Saturdays but this Sunday and next it's on Sunday (Pumpkin Patch Pedal and Twin Lights).










