Commuter Bicycle Pics
11-12-08 | 01:50 PM
#3902
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 291
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From: Portland OR
Bikes: Bakfiets, 1999 GT Nomad Hybrid, early 70's Schwinn Cruiser 5, Bridgestone MB-3, Trek 520 Disc, Electra Ticino 8D, Ochsner blue Road Bike
It looks like a Trek 7000 Hybrid. Standard...thought he made big bucks? Not that there is anything wrong with these bikes.
11-12-08 | 03:04 PM
#3903
Junior Member
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 17
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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.
I have been aiming for every puddle I see to test out these bad boys and I have had no problems to speak of.
11-14-08 | 01:54 AM
#3904
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 98
Likes: 0
From: Melbourne
Bikes: Cross Check with Rohloff hub
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!
11-14-08 | 08:42 AM
#3906
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 98
Likes: 0
From: Melbourne
Bikes: Cross Check with Rohloff hub
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.
11-14-08 | 09:09 AM
#3907
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 102
Likes: 0
From: Kalamazoo, MI USA
Bikes: Co-Motion Americano - LBS Build, 90something Fuji Sunfire hybrid
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.
11-14-08 | 11:49 AM
#3909
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 424
Likes: 0
From: Pacific Northwest
Bikes: 2006 Cannondale Six13 Team 1, 1984 Cannondale, 1979 Motobecane Team Champion, 1994 Fat City Yo' Eddy Team
11-14-08 | 01:23 PM
#3910
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 550
Likes: 0
From: Greensboro NC
Bikes: Trek 4300 converted into SS, Mongoose Cannan Elite, GT Pro Carbon
Can ya give some info on build parts??? ....in paticular the crank (they look like Shimano LX?)
Thanks for sharing...that this is sweet!!!
11-14-08 | 02:40 PM
#3912
Member
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 32
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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.
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.
11-14-08 | 04:14 PM
#3913
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 98
Likes: 0
From: Melbourne
Bikes: Cross Check with Rohloff hub
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!
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!
11-14-08 | 06:03 PM
#3914
Creamy pack filling
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 710
Likes: 3
From: Nine Mile Falls, WA
Bikes: Trek 8000, Co-Motion tandem, Co-motion Espresso, Yeti Cross, 9Zero7 Fat Bike
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.
11-14-08 | 06:40 PM
#3915
Peripheral Visionary
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 1,157
Likes: 5
From: Jax, FL
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.
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.
Last edited by spock; 11-23-08 at 06:52 PM.
11-15-08 | 04:43 PM
#3916
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 2,978
Likes: 4
From: Atlanta
Bikes: Cannondale T700s and a few others
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.
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.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/news/relea...0jpg-675v.html
11-15-08 | 05:13 PM
#3917
Peripheral Visionary
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 1,157
Likes: 5
From: Jax, FL
President Bush would kick his ass.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/news/relea...0jpg-675v.html
https://www.whitehouse.gov/news/relea...0jpg-675v.html
One difference in those Pics. though,
Obama is on the bike..
Bike is on the Bush
11-15-08 | 06:14 PM
#3919
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 59
Likes: 0
From: Chicago,IL
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.
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!
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!
11-15-08 | 07:13 PM
#3920
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 1,569
Likes: 6
11-16-08 | 02:51 PM
#3921
Living the n+1
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 2,746
Likes: 2
From: Off the back
Bikes: 2019 RM Pipeline, 2019 RM Blizzard, 2013 SuperX, 2007 Litespeed Vortex, 1970 Falcon Olympic, 2008 RM Metropolis IGH, 2004 Specialized Enduro, 2006 Langster
Everyday commuter - 2006 Langster
Snow / Rain bike - 1996 Bianchi Campione - Tioga Blood hound 38mm knobbies
Ice bike - Nokian Extreme 295's
Snow / Rain bike - 1996 Bianchi Campione - Tioga Blood hound 38mm knobbies
Ice bike - Nokian Extreme 295's
11-17-08 | 12:08 PM
#3922
Mount-an-Biker
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 168
Likes: 0
From: Duluth, MN
Bikes: Sette Reken, Mongoose Nx 7.3
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).
11-17-08 | 01:26 PM
#3923
It's MY mountain
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 10,169
Likes: 4,214
From: Mt.Diablo
Bikes: Klein, Merckx, Trek
11-18-08 | 04:48 AM
#3924
No Pain, No Pizza
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 504
Likes: 267
From: Unincorporated Boulder County
Bikes: 2024 Tout Terrain Blueridge Xplore GT, 2015 Tarmac Pro Disc, '99 Burley Duet, '10 Velo Vie Vitesse 300R, '94 Trek 2120, '90 Cannondale SR 600, '79 Ross Super Gran Tour, '76 Raleigh Record
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.
11-18-08 | 06:46 PM
#3925
Junior Member
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 14
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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.