I love the color!

I was referring to Haywood's brown Trek...

2 Crosschecks, each with a different use

For hauling and trucking
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3587/...dce0f312_b.jpg
upgraded the brakes for stronger stopping power
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3449/...ea47fabd_b.jpg

I sold my fixed gear IRO to get another Crosscheck due to its versatility (bigger tires, real fenders. The Surly did naturally what I modified the IRO to do). This gets the most commuting time
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3416/...cd95c2.jpg?v=0
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What's the setup on the rear dropouts?

I have a lot of issue with slippage on my crosscheck, no matter how tight I make the quick release!

Gyeswho, nice rides. a perfect example of the cross check's versatility, by the way what are those mud flaps made of? do they ever cause any problems?

Motobecane Nomade

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...icture2785.jpg

It's called a Surly Tuggnut and works perfectly
Here's a review of it: http://www.63xc.com/rickc/tuggnuts.htm

Thanks. They are made of mat rubber; I got it from the hardware store (1ft for ~$3). No problems at all. Here's a better shot of them
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3324/...204e05a2_b.jpg

My REI/Novara Element set up with a Topeak rack and trunk. Sans fenders at this time...

Conti Contact tires with the heavy duty pre-slimed "Slime" brand tubes. 700x32.http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3610/...e7ea813726.jpg

My commuter bike - my only bike. Early 80's Ross Mt. Saint Helens, from their US made "Hi-Tech" series.
Bought it at a police auction. I like the large frame, since I don't ride on mountains.
It's a chro/moly frame. I've junked some parts for it and put maybe $100 into replacement
components as needed.
Should have cleaned off the weekend trail slime, but no shame. I love this bike:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/stuff029.jpg

OH HELL YEAH
bikes that get USED and put away funky.....lurve it!!
too many little play toys on here, not enough ugly workhorses :D

Gyeswho, i once thought i was going mad when i thought "i should get another cross check and have my geared and a ss/fg"

I am glad i'm not the only person that had this thought hahaha

Custom Bicycle
 

I assembled this bicycle with parts coming from different bicycles. Frame came from a Yamaha PAS elctric bicycle and the other parts from my stock of parts. The carrier was bought from a bicycle trader and had it painted and the upholstery and safety belt to follow.
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1995 Trek 950 purchased from garage sale. Added 1.1 in slicks to original rims, fenders and rack from ebay. I have a milk crate bolted to the rack to deal with quick grocery stops.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y21...c/IMG_3531.jpg

The Three Musketeers

They are all out of the basement at the same time. Must be a good sign.

Hybrid with new drops.
MTB with slicks and bolt on drops.
Old steel cleaned and tuned.

The '90s Schwinn Moab I've had since I was 13 was in the attic collecting dust up 'til a week ago when I decided to transform it into a misfit commuting/trailer hauling monstrosity. I'm pretty happy with how it turned out.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/i...s/HPIM0961.jpg
400mm seatpost - tiny bike salvation

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EXTREME SHIM!!!

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Old platforms off the lady's Le Tour keep things real comfy.

Thanks to my friend Eric at the U of M's Radio K for the stickers and my dad for buying me this fine bicycle 'bout 13 years ago.

naw you're not crazy. it only makes sense due the versatility of the frame; one for training, the other for doing it all with. my friends thought I was crazy as well, but I think they're crazy for not understanding. How many FG's can also fit Schwalbe Big Apples with room to spare like this?:D
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3089/...4dcd4a28_b.jpg

That Moab is insanely beautiful! Are those stickers or just the way the frame came? Either way I love it because it adds so much character

They be stickers, Gyeswho. Glad you like it. The original finish was a crappy dull tan n' it was time to spice things up a little.

I should start showing folks looking at crosschecks your bikes as examples of the bike's versatility. Well done, sir.

EDIT: Good to see you still rockin' the TT bottle holders. Stick it to the braze-ons!

I need to put a rack on my Novara Big Buzz. I prefer a rack/pannier setup (see my Novara Element several posts prior), especially during hot summer commutes when a back pack gets all sweaty...This is a pretty nice commute rig, it now has about 7000 miles logged. A new wheelset is the next upgrade. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3236/...00d57e9550.jpg

Cool, I used to have an 820. Ever tried leveling that rack?

Hey, I remember seeing this bike. And now the drool is coming back. :p

Here is my Surly 1x1 8-speed commuter bike, and my (new to me) vintage purple 3-speed. The purple bike is built up with used vintage components down to the SA aw hub and the B-72. I love the Surly and the Nexus inter-8 Hub, but unfortunately I am going to be selling it because it is a size too small for my needs. Fortunately, I was able to trade some other (useless to me) bikes to a local bike mechanic for the purple 3-speed pictured below. The 3-speed fits me so much more comfortably (it is a 60cm frame).

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3465/...1449488a_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3636/...2a8e91df_b.jpg

The Purple bike will be my new commuter or grocery getter until I get a more appropriately geared road machine for the hills and long distance rides in my area.
... I think I am becoming very fond of older steel frames...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3539/...167dd2eb_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3541/...3e9a9f0e_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3661/...5dca4cda_b.jpg

More images of both bikes can be seen here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/27447738@N06/


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rumrunn6, what is that front rack on the red mountain bike ? Is it homemade ? I like the bars, too.

Panniers -
 

What kind of panniers are those? They look large - I've been looking for something larger and better than what I currently have (Avenir)......

Donkey Hodie (clever name), what is that purple frame? I love it, as well as the way you built it.