Where's the scabbard for the pump 12 ga? :)
Here in Texas that sometimes is a necessary accessory.

ok here is my commuter. its a no name frame, seven speed external with a 38t chain ring in front, i commute about 15 miles each way on it and the last leg starts after 1am because of my lovely position as a waiter. ha and i had to buy gas the other day - 2.49? holy cow, everyday i love the commute more and more.

I finally took a couple of pictures of my commuter bike. Okay, so it's my only bike. The Trek Mountain Track 800. It's heavy as sin, and hard to manouver, but it was cheap five years ago and shows no signs of breaking down. (Astute viewers might notice the new rear wheel, putting paid to my claim of it not breaking down. But that's been the only thing that's gone, so I figure it's holding up pretty well.)

Here's the best one of the lot, and as a special bonus, I'm in the picture too. Aren't you all lucky.:rolleyes:

http://bwinton.latte.ca/camera/weblo...yRideSmall.jpg
(click me for a larger version)

Nice, I also use my Sirrus for my commute and my main transportation. I think I want some bar ends though.

Wow. Nice bike.

I don't have a rack on my commute bike so I can't carry a shotgun. Instead I just bring along my HK USP Compact (45ACP) with an extra magazine. It's lighter too. :)


Cheers,

Ron
Wasatch Mountain Range, Utah

Yeah, the gun caught my attention too. lol

Here are some pics of my bike (yes I know its dirty).
First is the stock picture from Kona, then pics of my actual bike:

The details:
Kona JTS
105 9-sp STI shifters
Ultegra triple front der.
FSA Carbon cranks w/ 28/39/50 chainrings
Shimano SPD one-side, platform the other side with a Nashbar pedal reflector kit attached to cages
LX Rear Derailleur
LX 11-32 cassette
105 hubs laced to 36 hole Mavic A719 rims
Blackburn City Rack
Jandd seat-bag w/flat kit
topeak mini-pump
Cygolite HID light (Battery not on the bike)
Planet bike 3LED white front light
Trek 1 LED red blinkie (kept on solid, attached to Jandd seat-bag)
Trek 5 LED red blinkie
Planet Bike 3 LED red blinkie
Arkel Bug pannier (not in pics)
Wheel reflectors (not in pics...installing them in the next week or so as its getting darker in the mornings)
Fenders....I have a front one that is just not installed, but haven't figured out what to do in back yet.

And here are the pics:

Nice looking bike. It's not dirty, it's ridden ;).

My new commuter rig.
Novarra Buzz and Xtracycle.
This one holding 35+ pounds of laundry plus a bag of groceries.

Until i build up the old Trek2100, this is my commuter (and my and my training/race bike too).

1998 Independant Fabrication Crown Jewel (Steelman straight bladed steel fork)
Chris King headset
1996 Dura-Ace 8sp crank, BB, derailieurs, shifters and brakes
1998 D/A-Mavic OpenPro wheelset w/12-21 D/A cassette
Michelin Hi-Lite Prestige 700x20c tires.
Sachs drilled chain.
Look 247 pedals
3TTT bars & stem, Cinelli cork ribbon
1998 D/A seat post
Selle Italia Flite Gel saddle
Elite bottle cages
Trek computer (with temp gauge)

Photo is one week old.

My new commuter.

Airborne Carpe Diem Ti frame
Alpha Q full carbon fork
Tubus Fly steel rack (330 g !!)
Chris King Head Set
DuraAce 10 speed Sti
Ortlieb panniers
FSA Ti BB
Paul's Neo Retro
CrankBrothers Ti pedals
DuraAce/DT/Mavic 519 ceramic wheels

And a lot of other goodies.
This is my 'all purpose bike'. Touring, commuting and cyclocross

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...r/th_CD005.jpg Clickable http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...r/th_CD004.jpg

Here's what my Soma Double Cross commuter has evolved into, set up for all-weather (heh... SF all weather, which is pretty mild) commuting. Almost 36 lbs the way she sits!

[QUOTE=Lectron]My new commuter.

Airborne Carpe Diem Ti frame
Alpha Q full carbon fork
Tubus Fly steel rack (330 g !!)
Chris King Head Set
DuraAce 10 speed Sti
Ortlieb panniers
FSA Ti BB
Paul's Neo Retro
CrankBrothers Ti pedals
DuraAce/DT/Mavic 519 ceramic wheels

And a lot of other goodies.
This is my 'all purpose bike'. Touring, commuting and cyclocross

Lectron, what is the crankset on your Carpe Diem ?

[QUOTE=pmseattle]It's Strongligt Z'light compact.

This is my just completed commuter.
I was using this:
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y21.../mamachari.jpg
But it was difficult to ride long distances in traffic.
I already had an old frame and purchased some second hand parts and some cheap new ones and presto I'm back in the comfort zone.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y21...zzgiant002.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y21...zzgiant004.jpg
Steve.

I start school again in Sept, so I got this little beauty. Not much now, but I'll get the rack and lights and whatnot.

http://www.naputi.com/peugeot2.jpg

This is my commuter.

It is pretty much stock. I removed the the chain guard and kickstand. I added a tail light and cyclo computer.

http://indizuelo.org/bicycle/giantiguanabike1.jpg

http://indizuelo.org/bicycle/giantiguanabike2.jpg

Nice! I dig your bike. I wanna get me a used road bike.

Nice bike...you obviously have a very safe place to keep it while you are at work!

Hi,

My name is Eric and I'm new to the board. I have 4 bikes that are all good commuters but I ride this one most of the time:
http://www.loneprairierecords.com/images/bike.jpg

Best,
e.

I'm a big ol' noob, so this here is my first attempt at making my well loved but awfully cheap mountain bike a "commuter" bike.

http://static.flickr.com/29/39369376_e2e6a3b20d.jpg

I've changed the tires out from nobbies to slicks (flak jackets), added fenders, a handlebar mirror, a few lights, a rack, air pump and bell so far to make it more road friendly. I already had a computer, water bottle, locks and saddle bag, which would've been necessary additions had I not already added them.

Also note the fancy "one less car" sticker, which I can now proudly display. :D

Beck

that's a very capable looking commuter 10ch. Looks like the rear rack is on backwards, with the verticle thingy at the rear. Did you do that for a reason? like for a specific thing you carry?

Uhm... yes! A very special thing, indeed.

Doh! Thanks for the tip. Time to get the hex tool out again...

Alrighty... all fixed. That's what I get for installing things without instructions, I suppose. ;)

I did like having that handle on the very end of the bike though - made it nice and easy to maneuver in elevators, through doors, etc.

What's the difference in having it one way or another? Weight distribution?

Nice looking traditional bike Eric. Have fun and enjoy your rides.. :)

I don't know, but if you use panniers, the now rear leg of the rack will be farther forward and perhaps allow the pannier to get into the spokes of your rear wheel.

You're right though, that would be a handy place for a handle. You can call it "10ch's handy handle".

For that reason alone, I might switch it back. :D

10ch,

I think the idea is that if thinks shift on the rack it is better for them to shift back and fall off than to shift forward and jam the back wheel up. That's always been my assumption. Plus you can have extra long loads that hang over the trailing edge of the rack, whereas the other way around you are a little limited.

That being said, if you like it the other way and it works for you then why not keep it the way you like it?

I'm Andy and I'm a commuting junkie. Did I come to the right place for help? :rolleyes: I'm an aircraft mechanic and I must say, planes are easier to work on than a bike most times. My ride to work is about 21km one way, 13 miles for you metric challenged. It's a '03 Devinci Amsterdam with a few upgrades. Who hasn't upgraded their ride? One day I may invest in a rear rack/pannier. The backpack works for now. The only thing I am swapping out is the eggbeaters and going back to shimano's. After 2 months, I still find them a pain to get in and out of, especially in heavy traffic.