pfft. Good luck with that. It's the equivalent of cramming religion down kids' throats.

My newest commuter! 2008 Bianchi Pista! set up with a flipflop hub (but set fixed.) I added a brake for many reasons but the #1 reason is for when I attach my sons attached bike to it (safety check:thumb:.)
This will be a great fitness commuter for me!

That is not my bike, I was just complimenting the guy who posted it. It does look like the red stripes are reflective, at least I assumed they were.

I'll bet that's the best $250 you've spent on CL! Great bike at a great price!

I was riding on this. DK Xenia. single speed....

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but just bought this at a yard sale for $5. Its painted, no idea what kind of bike, had finders...gave it a little tune up and BAM! VERY PLEASED :)

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This started with a Trek Multitrack 700 frame last year, then a gross of ebay auctions, and new paint. I've got about $570 in as it is, with LX-level components. A lovely ride with or without a load. I was planning on upgrading the frame someday, but now that I've been riding it awhile, I don't see the point.


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2009 Jamis Commuter 3
 

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My new commuter: 2009 Jamis Commuter 3 - 16.5" in Cabernet Red. It was the last one that the warehouse had in New Jersey, they are rolling out their 2010 models which I *don't* care for, so it was extra special to pick this one up knowing that it almost got away. I did about six months of research before buying. I bought the bike and the rack at my LBS in Tucson (Ordinary Bike Shop) and a grocery bag pannier from Performance Bike.

I'm looking forward to purchasing the accessories, I've scaled the front headlight down to two: NightRider 400 Dual or Dinotte 400L.

I've put my BMW 325i up for sale so I can become a full-time bike commuter...
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I'm looking forward to spending more time in the BF community.

Good to Know You,
Sarah A.
Tucson, AZ

I tell my daughters that our natural enemy on the road is the BMW... :lol:

awesome

Looks to be a Schwinn Le Tour

Here's some pics of my recently "dropped" Hybrid:

Love the Armadillos. 500 miles strong and no flats:The bar end shifters are great and easy to use. Don't know why so many people seem to shy away from them:

"The bar end shifters are great and easy to use. Don't know why so many people seem to shy away from them"

I like them. I have them on 2 of my bikes. Here's one of them.

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Hi, HAL! Nice bike! Where did you get these mounting tabs for the rear rack? Are they custom made? Heel clearance is an issue with my rear rack. Thank you!

Bar end shifters are enjoying a renaissance of sorts... for non racers they are an ideal system that is simpler, more robust, and far less expensive than brifters.

Well, here's my commuter as of this week. Trying out my MTB after commuting on a roadbike.

Specialized Hardrock with Forte 26x1.25 slicks and a Topeak MTX rack.

Almost ready for the autumn. Just missing lights.

did some research.. its an 85' Centurion Cavaletto... cheapo bike but works great... maybe it'll keep the bike thieves away :thumb:

Just hit 1,000 miles on my Swobo
 

Picked up a Swobo Dixon in June. Several months and a 1,000 miles later I am very happy. I look forward to seeing how she does this winter in the snow with studs on.

This Aurora has been my main commuter for the past two years. Love it!

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It's not sexy, but I did just get it roadworthy again, after sitting in the garage for many years. Not your typical commuter bike, but it's all I've got to work with at the moment. The bike is pretty much stock, except for some small accessory additions. I did change out the stock off-road tires for a set of Kenda K-Rads, which have greatly increased the ease of on-road pedaling. Fenders, a chain disk, and a better bike rack will come soon.

At least I don't have to worry about somebody stealing it. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

PS - My god. After viewing this post, I'm amazed at how funky looking the frame is. It looks like some sort of two-wheeled pogo stick.

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If it works, it works. Looks like it will work well for that matter.

Actually, I quite like that frame. If'n it were mine, I would look for a rigid fork and put on some slick tires for even less rolling resistance.

If it makes you feel better, I'd steal it!!

Hehehehe.... Thanks guys. The funky frame is growing on me, the more I ride it.

I am seriously considering a rigid fork. I'll have to see how the finances work out.

The K-Rad tires are definitely here to stay for the time being. I don't think that slicks would work out. Lots of weather here, from rain to snow to slush to everything else you can imagine. and the roads are pretty rough. Actually, the roads are wickedly rough. Many off-road trails feel smooth in comparison. h

Commuting Berlin style- it is nice and flat so the racer is no problem. I do 17 K each way through the Grunewald forest and can normally get the big ring spinning, however I think the Bianchi will really suck when it finally starts getting wet...

Nice Bianchi mate. However the stem strikes me as huge...
Don't you just love riding between the trees? It takes most wind away and makes your commute easier :)
You might want to look into Continental Grand Prix 4-Season tires, they have slightly more profile on them and should be suitable for worse conditions.

You are right- it is a huge stem, I did not really notice it when I bought it (nearly ten years ago!) but my position seems comfy so maybe I just have long arms...

My winter beat - an old Trek 820:

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FTW!!!!!!!! Dude, I absolutely love those frames! I hardly ever see them though. It looks like an old curved-bar, camel back cruiser frame. That would be absolutely sick with a rigid fork and some cruiser-like handlebars.

A pic from last Friday. After work I rode across town to the college my son is attending; they had a meeting for a parents association they're trying to start. I didn't really have time to go home and get the car, so I just road the 11 miles across town and met the wife there. I sagged home with my bike in her trunk, mostly because I wouldn't want to ride through the 'hood around the school after dark.

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My Surly, while I take a rest on the commute to work

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