That is a great bike! I wanted one so bad and could not find one so I got my LHT. That is a great bike to go camping with on the weekends with fenders and racks.

My old commuter... 1983 Nishiki International fixed gear conversion. Was such a great ride and really got me pumped riding to work. Unfortunately the bike is out of commission and won't be seeing a comeback for quite some time :(.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...n/DSC02973.jpg

Current commuter once I heal up and am able to ride again.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...n/DSC03126.jpg

I love the smaller tire sizes. 650B, 26"... yes. This is a winner.

Tigerprawn: I'm curious about that champagne cork...

http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment...6&d=1243611455

This is my commuter: A 2008 Kona Fire Mountain/E-Xtracycle
The frame,rear wheel,brake calipers,deraileurs,crankset, and brake levers are stock.
Everything else has been changed for one reason or another.

What do you carry in all those bags? It looks like you live on your bike.

The seat bag has my tools, the bag on the top front rack holds the battery and controller for my E-zee hub motor (front), the triangle bag in the frame holds the battery and controller for the Down Low Glow,the handlebar bag holds the bottle for the Air horn and assorted odds and ends, the bag on the top tube holds fruity oatey bars, the front panniers hold clothing for various weather conditions and the freeloaders generally are empty so I can carry home groceries ect.

That's the Fred3 bike of the year. There's a Revolutionary War era "Don't Tread on Me" flag on the back! Perfect.

The Fred3 bike of the year, I like it. Thank you.

thanks dude

Lovin' this portage. :love: Veeeery nice! :D

my commuter/ all purpose bike. i use a backpack to carry things atm.

A little hard to tell from the blurry pic, looks like a Trek Mountain Trail. Great bike. My girlfriend has one and it is working quite well for her.

Get some slicks on that, and it will ride great.

My Trucker Fully Equipped
 

Recently added: Arkel Big Bar Bag and Carradice Camper Long Flap.

http://www.light-after-darkness.org/...&pictureid=266

heck with slicks, i want to know whare to get the double kickstand!

Trying my hand at commuting to work. Been over two decades since I road a bike on a daily basis. :eek:


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Thanks man! I actually wanted a long haul trucker for some years now, but just recently I jumped on this beauty for somewhat less than it would cost for a complete LHT. Although I really couldn't properly mange the purchase of the portage, I like to think of it as a rare investment opportunity. Only time will tell...

Pletscher touring stand:

http://www.simpsoncycles.co.uk/product.php?xProd=475

http://www.thorusa.com/dahon/accessories/pletscher.htm

I love mine but a few notes on the stand...

It is reasonably stable and the mechanism works well as long as you keep it clean... it is very prone to collecting dirt which can make things a little sticky.

Setting it up so you can use it as a roadside stand is great but getting things right might take a few adjustments.

It is an expensive stand.

I got mine for free as a local shop was tossing them out and some friends retrieved 10 of them from their dumpster.

I would have paid money for it though.

I've since added a Dinotte 200L on the handlebar, here are some indoor pics, I will take some outdoor pics soon

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/n...3d/bike005.jpg

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/n...3d/bike004.jpg

You going to work, or on a world tour?

I've seen people do that, too, and it does seem to help.

gorgeous
 

take care of it with love this bike is amazing

one caveat: get rid of that gross rear plastic spoke guard (then it's nirvana)

I'm envious of that frame...looks like it could even be my size :p

yeah! commuting using a bike is really cool! i rather use my bike than to wait for my school bus to arrive at my house for school! i hope all of my classmates do the same thing as i do! haha! i think that's really fun!

Summery outdoor pic of my commuter.
Kickstand and chainguard added recently.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3365/...9f69a090_o.jpg

Very nice hartsu. I also use a Tubus rack, Busch & Muller front & rear lights, hub dynamo etc.

Hartsu, gorgeous bike, gorgeous house, gorgeous setting. How lucky you are!