http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3229/...edd34f.jpg?v=0
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).

I have an evening commute video that's kind of fun.

http://www.vimeo.com/2195112 (4 minutes)

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.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/thighmaster/2614413070/

Carbon Fiber, Schmarbon Fiber.

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.

Haha... funny. Yeah, the bike is great. I really enjoy this bike a lot. Fits me perfectly too. Oh, about the...

try $40.00. I think it was a great deal. Some will bash the paying $40.00 idea but off with their heads I say... was well worth it to me!

i will be hoping to find a 40 dollar bike with fender eyelets in the not to distant future.

my race bike is my commuter right now:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3008/...d8a477400a.jpg
fitting full fenders on it was very, very frustrating.

Here is a photo of my headlight. It's a Topeak Whitelite HP 3W. It puts off good light going 20(+/-) MPH. I'll get a shot of the light in action soon.

Heres My New Commuter.. had to trade in the ol Edgewood and up grade to my new Bad Boy Cannondale Heres a few pics of my bike plus my awesome headlamp i made into a headlight. 105 Lumens so its pretty bright

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/n...t/DSCN3353.jpg

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/n...t/DSCN3354.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/n...t/DSCN3355.jpg

Good for you! I live in a rural area and that bike would be a rare find so I consider it a good investment. I love to see those classic Japanese bikes from the Golden Era being put back into active service. I am really glad that you did not butcher it and turn it into the ubiquitous "fixie". (Ducking for cover)

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/e...p/IMG_0980.jpg

Raleigh Detour 4.0 I believe, i'm really tired so I'm sure I'll come up with the proper specs tomorrow. I don't know much about the components, I just know it shifts smooth and takes me where I want to go and I love it.

I know she's not much, and it's a male frame, but god I love riding it everywhere. Still saving money for a rack and fenders. Need a new balaclava... so cooold.

(and I'm posting it here because I, well, commute with it! I just carry my belongings in a very large backpack.)

Isn't that rear light pointed upwards a bit too much?

The Blackburn lights don't have that much adjustment.

I agree. I'd take off that useless reflector and put the tail light there.

That, and raise the seatpost, unless that really is their (her?) best position for pedaling. Bernie's Cycling & Fitness needs to be more helpful than this (well, maybe that's the shop; it's what's on the water bottle, though ;)).

Oh, and Pezzle, don't read us wrong -- we just want to make sure that your bike is set up as good as possible. We've made our previous mistakes and are passing along what we've learned.

+1 :thumb:

+100:thumb:

I was just thinking "Man you guys are being harsh!"......but it's all about fun, being safe, and injury free!

Nice bike BTW.....reminds me of the wifes Electra!:love:

Ride Safe!!!:)

Here is my winter beater commuter. Trying this winter with studded tires.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3245/...2143a4.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3041/...ea9719.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3144/...12d61d.jpg?v=0

Yours in cycling, studded or otherwise,

LesMcLuffAlot

^ That's anything but a beater!

My Winter ride
 

Here is the winter ride, now with the studded tires on it's got it's full winter gear...

my new trek 7100 I ride everyday 4.5 miles each way
I like it
http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/p...g?t=1227575175
http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/p...g?t=1227575215

philly stealth commuter. drivetrain is undergoing overhaul/upgrade at the moment and that's why it's pictured with a 1x9 and a front derailer. n-gear and ring guard are pending. it had a triple originally and I found the bb spindle to be too wide and granny and large ring to be useless where I ride so I went for the simplicity of a 1x9.

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...23daeb60-1.jpg

Compared to the rest of the units at my disposal in my bicycle quiver. It's a beater.

Mine with the upgrade
 

Mine has been subject to a recent upgrade. Formerly a fairly stock 2007 Specialized HardRock XC basic bike. Cheap wheels that did not role, heavy seatpost, bars and fork. Poor rim brakes and generally cheap and nasty mechanicals.

Some parts were reclaimed from my crash damaged Trek SU600 some parts were bough a while ago for another project.

New Mavic Crossride wheels
Joe's Tubeless system applied to older tyres (Schwalbe Marathon 26x2)
New Hayes V8 front Rotor
Hayes 9 disc brakes (rescued)
Trigon CF Blade fork with disc tabs
FSA orbit XLII headset (rescued)
ITM Carbon dressed stem (rescued)
Shimano XTR teflon gear cables
Bontrager Handlebars Cut down 3cm each side
Shimano 9 speed changer pods (rescued)
Eastern EA50 seat post

Ready for the build
http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/o...81120-2306.jpg

Going Tubless
http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/o...81121-1454.jpg

After 3 days riding :thumb:
http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/o...81126-2149.jpg

Thats a nice bike ya got there!!

What size front ring are you running on that 1x9 setup?
Im thinking of doing the same thing.....