Frankenbikes are my favorite.:thumb:

This is a better pic of my bike with all my lights and bag on it.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...apkubar033.jpg

First let me say the commuting posting members have some nice rides...

Since were talking Kilo tt's.. here is mine all decked out. Sorry for the low quality photos.. I don't have a decent camera, I buy bicycle parts instead.

Recently added items are the Sunlite rack, Performance Transit trunk bag, and Planet Bike Cascadia fenders. Those were a challenge to install and align. There is almost no clearence on this bike for fenders. I had to cut the front fender forward of the brake since it wouldnt fit without rubbing. (as the other kilo tt owner did on this thread)


http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/i...5/DSCF0002.jpg
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/i...DSCF0003-1.jpg
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hmm... gonna have to save that link.. prices are not bad either.

How do you guys like those Kilo TT's? I'm thinking about one myself.
-Gene-

The Origin8 Gary bar is exactly the same, and cheaper. I sold one on eBay recently. I bought it cuz it looked cool. Installed it, found it almost completely unrideable (for me, at least), and sold it for my cost. The WTB dirt drop bar would have been a better choice for me, I think. Or a randonneur bar.

Ho, ho, ho!

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...icture056a.jpg

I enjoy mine.. bought it as a complete bike, but have replaced every part except the headset. Not because things broke, just cause it its what I wanted. If your picky about your parts, I would suggest getting the frameset and build up from there.

But for the money, they are solid bikes. I prefer to ride my kilo more than my other bikes. It has a good feel to it.

The Gary won't work with bar end shifters, as the tubing is slightly too small. The "flat" portion of the handlebar is also narrower on the Gary. The Midge is worth the extra cost.

Mine too! Especialy when its your own and you hobbled it together, ha

Hello all. I've just joined these forums and thought I would say hello. I'm 28 and in Decatur, GA, just outside of Atlanta. I commute downtown, around 70 miles a week. Been commuting since March. Here is my bike, originally a Trek 7.6fx, it has since gone through some modifications, because I am prone to tinkering. I added drop bars, Tiagra shifters and FD, egg-beater pedals, and some 23c Conti GP 4-season tires. Just had a tune up this past weekend and is running great.

Looking forward to getting to know everyone!

Brian

Biking to work on my new 2009 Trek Valencia
 

Just purchased a new, dedicated bicycle for commuting to/from work. It's Trek's new "Valencia" commuter.

It has the following features:

• Cro-Moly Steel Forks
• Disc Brakes
• 700c x 32c "Hardcase" Tires
• 24-Speed Drivetrain (Shimano Deore)
• Mounts for front and rear bicycle rack and kickstand

Here's a pic - feel free to email me with questions. I'll be posting "the first ten rides" as a comprehensive review of the bike on my cycling blog.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_apK8Z0U-xJ...I4822-Edit.jpg

A broken fork on my commuter forced my new ebay find into commuter duty. Challenge Hurricane with Hydro rim brakes on the little 20" wheels.
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_GIFgiCQnK-8/ST...0/PC051289.JPG
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_GIFgiCQnK-8/ST...0/PC051285.JPG

I love mine, though I've only had it since June. It's been great.

http://www.pixelparlor.com/images/bi...zip_bike12.jpg

http://www.pixelparlor.com/images/bi...zip_bike23.jpg

My commuter
 

Here is my commuter for now. It should do fine in the winter but I plan on getting/building a ss road bike before the spring.

Performance/Scattante SSR

http://i33.tinypic.com/6zvl7a.jpg

I'm trying out a set of curvy bars for a change. Not sold on them yet, but worth a try!

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...S/IMG_3861.jpg

hurry up and pull the trigger before they sell out. i wish i had 2 of them.

Hi,

I mainly participate in the Folding Bike forum but I am a cycle commuter too. I decided to post my bike's photo, and get into the act:D

http://i404.photobucket.com/albums/p.../QileDuo-1.jpg

This is my "Qile Duo" folding bike. It is a 5 speed, rear suspended folding bike. I purchased it through eBay over 7 months ago for $109.99 plus $34 shipping and handling. It has proven to be a very good bike in spite of the low price.

I am in Orlando, FL, and commute to and from work, 5 miles each way, and run all of my errands, including grocery shopping, and my laundry as well!

Of course like most cyclists, I am always tempted to buy the "next bike", even though as I stated this bike works really well. But that's our nature I guess:D

Regards,
Edward

My commuter set up for this afternoon's dirt & gravel ride through Duke Forest. I heart my Lotus!
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...artmylotus.jpg

the other commuting bike:

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...1308_1729a.jpg

something about those moustache bars is really fun...

someone likes orange..

^^^
hah, true!
i'm not too keen on the white bar tape, but it was cheaper, lol.

As promised, a few new pics with the new parts installed
Giant OCR3
Easton EC90 Seatpost
Ultegra Shifters
Dura-Ace rear derailleur
Sora Front derailleur (I know... will be changed soon, maybe)
3T Forgie Stem
Koobie AU Chrono seat
Planet bike fenders
Rear Wheel:
Hand built by me!
IRD Cadence VSR Rim
Wheelsmith spoke nipples/double butted spokes
Chris King Classic hub

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/b...X/_C137161.jpg

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/b...X/_C137162.jpg

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/b...X/_C137165.jpg