That's gorgeous, Andy K.

I'm inspired to build myself a new bike. What section of these forums should I blog that on?

The bars are Nitto Mustache bars that i got off of Velo-Orange.com , they are 26.0mm.
The shifter is a dura-ace 9spd index/friction shifter.
The Stem I have is one I have on long term loan, it is a Origin8 stem, it works fine, but i think i want one that has some more rise and a little shorter. I had this one on there when i had flat bars, and right now it feels like i'm a little stretched out when on the brakes, due to the change.

I think that`s one of those Topeak quick connect seat bags. They come in various sizes and look pretty cool:
https://www.topeak.com/products/Bags

What kind of rack did you build? Any pics? I`ve done several different kinds. Here`s one I have "under construction" now. It`s going to be a mini front rack- rando style.

Indeed, it is the small Dynapack.
I use it to carry my rain-clothes so I have them with me all the time

It's a 32km mostly flat round trip. When I was noticing I only used one gear most of the time I decided to take off the other 15 I love it that way indeed.

Hey, that rack looks familiar Glad to see it is being put to good use.

Welcome to the single speed with a dynamo hub club! I'm curious as to how you mounted your IQfly to the bar, I used an old top-bar shifter mount attached to the light bracket flipped up side down. Is that how you set yours up?

Nice ride! I posted photos of my old Romic a few pages back, it is similar in some ways, but a bit grubbier looking than your bike.

Matt

Hi,

I used this:

Some really nice commuter bikes. Here are some shots of my new Bob Jackson touring bike that I use mainly for commuting. My route is about 22 miles round trip with lots of hills, so I tried to keep it as light as possible without compromising reliability or functionality. I think I succeeded in that regard as the bike weighed about 21 lbs. built up with pedals, cages and front rack, but not including the saddle bag, lights and computer. I ordered the Jackson frame new from England and the only disappointment was the head tube being 1.5 cm shorter than what they told me it would be, hence the head-tube extender.

Frame: Bob Jackson World Tour, 57 x 57
Wheels: Mavic Open Pros with Ultegra hubs, DA skewers, Michelin Pro2Race 25s, Planet Bike Cascadia 35 mm fenders
Controls: Ritchey handlebar, Nitto Deluxe stem, Chris King headset
Drivetrain: Dura-Ace bar-end shifters, DA/Ultegra derailleurs, Campy Centaur compact crank (34x50), Ultegra 12-27 cassette (9 speed)
Brakes: Shimano 600 levers, Shimano 550 cantilevers
Saddle: Fizik Vitesse w/ Thomson Elite seatpost
Bags & Racks: Carradice Barley seatbag, Bagman rear rack, Nitto M-12 front rack
Lights: Fenix L2D headlight, Dinotte 140 tail light
Misc.: Ciussi SS cages, Serotta 2cm head tube extender, SPD pedals

That would look so much better if the handlebar were 2 inches lower... And why did you need the head-tube extender??

Kind of a silly question. Obviously I wanted to raise the height of my handlebar. I used the extender because I wanted my handlebar height even with my saddle height. That is what works for me. If I run my handlebars any lower, I have all sorts of problems due to a neck injury as a child.

I could have gotten by with 1-2 cm of spacers and might still do that. But I had the extender and wanted to see how it worked.

I'm not following either. With a threaded stem, I'm not understanding the purpose of the extender. I'm thinking that your bar height would be the same with or without the extension -- considering the extender shouldn't count towards total insertion depth of the stem (since it's not structural).

I suppose the stem is allready extracted to its max... So without the head-tube extender the handlebar would be to low...

Yep, it's working out perfectly for me. Right now it has a milk crate attached and carries my backpack or some groceries perfectly. Thanks so much for your generosity.

Exactly. Stem is extended to the max. I either had to add 2 cm of spacers or use the extender. I opted to use the extender but could always remove it and use spacers instead. The headtube on my bike was 1.5 cm shorter than they told me it would be when I ordered. If it had been the right length, the extender (or spacers) wouldn't be needed.

[QUOTE=mharter;8440707]Welcome to the single speed with a dynamo hub club!

i will join the club later this week. I going dyno on a kerin bridgestone in part to make my friends made who take the single speed thing to seriously. I cant wait. I think i am going to try to fork mount the light with a personalized do hicky but i am not sure because i am going for the standard shimano lamp.

I'd like to hear some more info about that head tube extender. I've never heard of or seen one before. Does it press into the headtube like a headset cup??? Where do you get them? I did a google search but couldn't find anything.

Hi Tarheel,

How did you get your Shimano straddle cable to fit over the Nitto rack?

Tim

Tarwheel,
What do you think of the Fenix light, and what did you use to mount it to your bars?

Here is my baby.

Thank you for the response, Nitto's seem to be the favorite 'stache bars around here.

You can buy the extenders at the Serotta web site, www.serotta.com. Look in their store, under parts or accessories. They press into the headtube, and then you install the headset as you would normally. They come in 1" and 1-1/8" versions. Just remember, the extender only works if the steerer tube on your fork is long enough to accommodate it.

The Shimano BR-550 brakes come with straddle cables in two different sizes. So I guess you just use the one that fits your frame best. I didn't install the brakes; my mechanic did. There is lots of clearance between the brakes, tires and fenders.

I have used Fenix light about 2 years and love it. My light is attached with a velcro strap mount called a TwoFish LockBlock that Fenix sells at their web site. They also sell their own proprietary clamp that mounts to handlebars.

There are lots of reviews of the Fenix lights in the electronics forum here. Most users seem to be very impressed with their Fenix lights. They are bright, easy to use, very light weight and run on AA batteries that inexpensive and easy to find.

Here's my commuter bike. I got it from the street, after a neighbor had put out the trash. It's a (approximately) 1971 Raleigh Super Course. I supplied the:

- wheels
- fenders
- rack
- derailleurs
- shifters
- saddle
- water bottle cage

I know the previous owner replaced the handlebars, stem, and crank. So pretty much the only original things on it are the brake calipers.

Rides great!