took the fenders from the red one to the green one

the Giant is no longer my commuter, it's gonna be for trails on weekends!

I wasn't planning on using my new bike for commuting, but after the first couple of rides I realized that it's going to take some time to get used to the new posture. The hybrid bike spoiled me with its comfort. So for the next week or two at least, I'll be commuting with it until I clear the learning curve.

Nice looking bike but somehow it doesn't look like the typical commuter bike. ;)
Hope the wheels are ok on the potholes. :eek:

This is my new commuter. Note the crusty appearance. I was wandering through wal-mart, and Krylon makes this "Semi-transparent reflective coating for night viewing" spray paint. So I emptied a can on it :D for 3.38, my whole bike is a reflector! Not a terribly strong one, but every little bit helps. Got my headlight on order, and currently assembling my lighting system.

Also, I have to recable the rear brake :( bummer. Means unwrapping the handlebar. more bummer.

This is my Gazelle Medeo, one of the most popular commute bikes in the Netherlands, according to the manufacturer. It's hardly necessary to add anything to it, since most things one could possibly need are already on it. Only thing I added so far was a distance computer.

M.

(Edited to add pic)

Adjustable handlebar height?

Thanks for the invitation to post pictures. I hope you'll see mine with this post - first attempt at uploading pics.

I've commuted to work for 14 years, deliberately on grungy, theft-repellant, but good quality used bikes. My main trusty steed, soon to be converted to fixed gear, is a second-hand 1980's Panasonic road bike (not shown), and my backup is a previously owned 1990's Norco Bigfoot mtn bike (shown, with Green Party sign from last Canadian fed election). They have both sustained a lot of wear on the drive train and have begun to skip a lot, so rather than invest more than their worth (yes, I spelled "their" correctly) in new chains, cranks and freewheels I thought I would get two replacement bikes. My "new" road bike is actually a vintage 1984 (for any other commodity that last phrase would be an oxymoron) Trek 520 bought on E-Bay (shown). My other new bike actually IS new... a Bazooka Dakar full size folding mtn bike. I don't ride on ice, so in Toronto that means 120-140 commuting days per year, on a 17 km round trip through downtown.

Robert

Not the height, but the position of the handlebar can be changed (i.e. down or upright).
Maybe this is what you mean?

M.

I almost put a bid in for that bike (I ended up winning a 1985 Trek 620 a few hours later). It looks like a nice bike for commuting.

So far so good. I was a bit surprised at the narrow rear cluster, so that the "Granny gear" isn't quite as geriatric as I expected, but everthing is solid and the guy shipped superfast. I've already added Axiom Roadrunner fenders. Hope the 620 works out well. The guy on the vintage Trek website says the 620 is less well known than the 520 but actually a better bike.

RGC

Yeah, I'd figure that the 620 and 720 would have improvements over the 520.

Frugal biking @ its best.
$30 WalMart scratch-n-dent, Mongoose.
Huffy wide-assed-seat, & Wald basketry.

2nd post, we'll see if my pic made it this time!

Here is a link to my warm weather Commuter bike with one of my new Arkel touring42's saddle bags I also got the yellow rain covers too the bags hold a ton of stuff , sorry I can only post little pic's on here so hence the link http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7.../1600/new2.jpg

See my bike at www.joyceemma.smugmug.com/gallery/626704/2 password: Linda scroll down to the bike photo. It's a 12 speed Schwinn --older than dirt, but still pedals like a dream !! Look at the other photos while you're there !

Uhmmmmmmm it said a password :eek: is need'd to see your pic's

I had a coworker walk into my office, comment on the bike, then snap a quick photo. So....now I finally have a photo to share.

It is an 03 Fuji Ace. I've added the Topeak quick release rack and trunk bag, cateye opticube light. The trunk bag has drop down panniers that I can use in the event I need to haul more clothes. What I do for commuting is bring a full week's worth of clothes on Sunday while doing errands. I also bring a week's worth of food (oatmeal, apples, tuna,e tc).

This is my second week of commuting and still have so much more to learn. This forum is GREAT!

Steeker, I said the password is : Linda. Can you read **********

that is frikin' hot. hot hot hot.

Here's my 2003 Jamis Nova, mostly stock with additions and a couple replacements. It's a 53cm and I'm about 5'10" and it feels slightly small, but it's still pretty comfy. I replaced the 100mm Ritchey stem with a 120mm Performance Forte stem to stretch myself out a little. More details ....

FRAME & FORK Reynolds 631.
HEADSET Aheadset.
WHEELSET Mavic MA3 with Deore LX front and rear hubs.
TIRES Replaced Hutchinson Pro Series Cyclocross with 28mm Conti TT 2000.
DERAILLEURS, SHIFTERS, BRAKE LEVERS Tiagra - so far, so good.
CRANKSET TruVativ Elita, 52/42/30,
BOTTOM BRACKET TruVativ Isis Drive SL, 68 x 118mm.
PEDALS Ritchey SPD
BRAKESET Avid Shorty 4 cantilevers, Tiagra levers.
HANDLEBAR Ritchey BioMax II Road Comp
STEM Replaced 100mm Ritchey Comp with Performance Forte 120mm
SEATPOST Ritchey Road Comp V2, 6061.
SADDLE Repalced Fi:zi’k Pave with Brooks B17 Champion Special, British Racing Green baby!!!!
Freddy Fenders and Giant (by Topeak) rear rack.
Various lights (not attached), wireless computer, and a mirror stuck into the left bar end.
I also have a pair of Performance panniers but usually only need the left one, at least until Winter.
I also put electrical tape on the top tube to keep it from getting scratched by the bike rack at work.

Heres a Pic of my new Commuter. My single speed was stolen. Argh. I just picked up this one this week end and updated it. I'll post newer pics of the changes in the next couple of day. :)

http://site.closeoutautoparts.com/pics/stolen1.jpg
My stolen single speed.

http://site.closeoutautoparts.com/pics/1a.jpg
Newer Crossroads w/ 700c x 20c wheels and tires. Updated drivetrain as well.

http://site.closeoutautoparts.com/pics/1b.jpg
Other side.

I've just changed the saddle and pedals and stem. More pics of the changes to follow. You can see the new stem on there already in the above pics.

Just picked up this beast the other day, a 2005 Bianchi Bergamo, to replace my slickified MTB as a real commuter:

http://kevinponds.com/bikes/bergamo.JPG

It's a really neat little bike, along the same vein as the Specialized Globe and the Trek T80.

It has a lot of unique stuff, which I think works pretty well.

You may or may not be able to notice (my camera sucks) the lack of a front derailer and a single chain ring, but it's 21 speed. Well, it has a 7-speed rear casette, as well as a three-speed internally geared rear hub. This sounded like a gimmick to me to begin with, but it absolutely rules. I would say the gearing on it is as broad as my 48/38/28 on my MTB. I can shift the internal hub while stopped at a stop light, without having to pedal, so i can come to a light at top gear, and then switch to easy gear to spin up when the light turns green, and rip it back to top gear shortly after. Also, internally geared hubs are pretty much bombproof, so when my derailer craps out, I'll still be able to shift amongst my broadest three gears.

It has an array of blinkin LEDs on the back of the seat which automatically engage when you sit on it.

Very comfortable riding, I could never wear jeans on long rides until I got this bike, and now it's no problem at all.

One thing that I thought was funny is that the Globe and the T80 have an integrated lock for the rear wheel. The Bergamo solves this problem a different way, it just doesn't have quick release on the rear wheel.

I don't know how much I like the flyback handlebars, they're ergonomically sound but I would like more hand positions. Will probably get some Novara Safari style butterfly bars eventually.

Came stock with fenders, a rack, and 700x38 tires, Great for commuting right out of the shop! I love this bike, and would recommend it to any commuter who's shopping around.

This is my dialy runner

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...815A1142R2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...815A1141R2.jpg

a 1988 Koga Miyata Valley Runner.
And I carry my gear in a large shoulderbag

Here's my commuter (it also happens to be my touring bike). The IT manager at my company raised his eyebrows once when he saw me riding with my laptop on top (as in the picture here). It is very secure, though, and I have some cushion-type material under it to absorb shock. No problems after 2+ years of fairly regular commuting approx. 4 mi one way. :)

That's a sweet looking ride! :D

atombob,

I really dig your new ride. Would you mind sharing with us how much it set you back?

neopipil

The "Antlers" look with the double set of barends is sweet!

Good control from the center position?
Did you take the grips/ shifters/ brakes off to get them in place?
Ever temped to ram another cyclist to prove your dominance during mating season?
Or find your bike scratchng trees to mark it's territory?
Cool.

I was inspired to do the antler thing (and the stem bag/sound system) by this post: http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=126786

Control from center position is fine, except for hair-pin cornering at any speed. There's something about the physics of having your hands in the center position that doesn't allow for sharp cornering at higher speeds. The first time I discovered this I almost crashed. On the straightaways, though, it is really nice to have those extra hand positions.

I did take the grips and shifters off to install the middle bar ends. Haven't yet reinstalled the grips

Haha :D Come November, I might avoid riding in heavily wooded areas in order not to provoke a challenge from some whitetail buck.

I use this for my 10 mile one way commute. Specialized Sirrus.
http://members.cox.net/gudel/sirrus.jpg