Thanks Supermax!! When hubby is back in town I'm going to show him. my back heel was hitting the lock yesterday which drove me nuts so maybe this will help to get him to adjust it better for me.

I'll do anything for a Globe owner that shops at MEC! :)

If the rack allows this is where I like to stash my u-lock... it can be locked to / through the rack which reduces the chance it might accidentally get ejected.

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That thread is stuck in perpetuity and should be seeing more updates...

...and of course, there's the old standard. :)

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Took some more snaps today now that I got my cam back. Vittoria Randonneur Pro tires feel really amazing and comfortable.
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Stella Azzura Eleganza bar tape has a very grippy feeling, but nice to the touch
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Avid BB7 Disc Road Adapter for regular "short reach" brake levers
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I had to spread out the fender struts and use a plastic cylinder and washer to get around the disc caliper without bending the struts
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Used a Problem Solver's Travel Agent to allow use of the rear V brake with regular brake levers
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Very nice, indeed!

I just added some components to my commuter. I added tires, fenders, and LX derailleur. I want to replace the crank set and cassette this winter. I want to get a two ring crank set, and 8-Speed Road Cassette 12-26. What do you think?

supramax,
maybe I missed it, but what fork are you using with the discs on your Surly?

kingnutterrick, don't do it. Years ago, we dreamed of being able to put triple chainrings on our bikes but it was so hard or expensive or technically impossible. I don't see the point in going back. What advantage do you think your proposal has?

You have a highly functional bike as it is, to my eyes.

I agree. If you're just looking for more gear inches swap out your largest chainring for a larger one. WAY cheaper and you keep your hill climbing gear range.

Gyeswho: Why the outboard Profile waterbottle holder when you have two sets of frame waterbottle bosses?

The fork is a Dimension Cyclocross disc

It's a fixed gear so it's easier to reach behind than down when my legs are constantly kicking. If it was freewheel, I'd have them mounted the regular way.

I have a Sugino XD 600 and LX crankset. I was just thinking I never used my lowest gear on my crankset. And this crankset is getting worn down. I was thinking of a two ring crankset, and a 8-Speed Road Cassette 12-26. My commute is a very flat run, and thought I could get smaller grouping of gearing with a 8-Speed Road Cassette 12-26.

I did what you want to do a few years ago. I didn't replace my cranks, I just removed the granny gear and adjusted the limiter screw so the front derailleur didn't go lower than the middle chain ring. I then replaced the other two chain rings with the sizes I wanted. You can change the cassette to any 8 speed you prefer, and even though you will be running a double, you can keep your long cage rear derailleur. This method involves minimal expense and labor, and functions fine.

Personally, for the commuter, a triple is nice to have. There's always that time when you need to carry something that adds 20-30 lbs to your typical load, and lower gears are nice to have at that time.

For commuting and mountains and hills around here in Denver and areas, I have a cyclocross compact double up front (FSA Gossamer 110BCD 44/34, going to a 48/34). Out back I have a Deore LX with a 11/34 cassette. Problem solved and plenty of low down for me and my commute and hills around here.

My $.02...

okay, back to bikes!

I don't know why Gyeswho didn't answer your question. :)

very nice ride there Ka Jun

*nod* Thank you. Riding Megatron has been a peaceful joy. Much faster than I would've expected, though she handles a bit on the twitchy side.

probably the weight distribution with the panniers so far back....can you move them a little forward without heel strikes?

Megatron is a woman?!

She's a beauty. How many teeth in the largest chainring?

MV: I'm going to try that because they're tapping the fender and I'm getting some fender rub. Just got her, so I'm still placing the panniers like I did on my old ride. Can't ask for too much, I cheaped out on the rack & the panniers, I'll be putting in some of that coroplast to stiffen them, though.

DL: Sure, why not. Not that Michael Bay crap, either.

SM: 44

Thanks.

Finally
 

Here are some pics I took this evening of my current steed, a Bianchi Milano with a flat bar, rack and slicks. I'm buying a pannier next week.

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nice ride!

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Say, is that top tube kinda looong, or am I seeing things? Just curious.

Beauty vintage steed, by the way.

I know you guys said not to change from a triple crankset to a double. If I was going to change to a double, could I use the Shimano 105 double crankset. Nasbar has a crankset http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...6_10000_201437