|
mechanicalron, I always really like looking at your photos. Really, it's beautiful.
|
|
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3544/...4fb89af2_b.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/watson_house/3469308345/ This is my current commuter set up for commuting with my panniers, lights and new seat. I love this bike. |
Re: the plastic chainguards from the last page--I located a distributor for them via this page, but there's a large minimum order. (200 pieces?)
http://nordicgroup.us/commutebike/images/sw-771.jpg Sunny SW-771 |
djwid, does that bike have front wheel drive?! Can we see the other side of it, please?
|
Cross Check commuting
I finally got my lowrider rack mounted. This was on the way back from work after loading up with groceries. Of course, it had to rain.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...e/101_0524.jpg |
on a per day basis of 120 km, does your commute stay under 4hours? (impressive regardless of speed)
600 km per wk omg |
the background of your bike makes me miss new york. grew up just 20 miles east of niagara falls. sure looks like home with all those trees :)
|
What kind of low rider did you get?
I need to get one so please do tell.:) |
ezdoesit,
It's a Nashbar. I got it on Ebay for $15. I have replaced it with the Surly nice rack using Tubus bolt on braze on's. |
Originally Posted by djwid
(Post 8790332)
This is my current commuter set up for commuting with my panniers, lights and new seat. I love this bike.
|
Did a little tinkering with the bike this week. Changed out the bars to mustache bars and changed up to bar end shifters. I like the new change. It gives a more comfortable ride than the flat bars that were originally on there. So here is my newly updated Ibex Corrida.
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos..._7383784_n.jpg |
Back in the saddle
I've been going through a rough patch in life and haven't commuted for over a year (I commuted regularly from 03-07). I've gained a lot of weight and have gotten in really poor shape. I won't go into details here, but I fell apart in more ways than just not exercising. Don't look at my old posts in this thread because you really don't want to know how sad it is that my stable has mostly collected dust for months. Last week I bought an Electra Townie. I test rode a few bikes and really liked the townie. What I didn't like was the coaster brakes, three speed hub, upcharge for necessities like a rack to fit the crazy geometry, and fenders. I looked at the Electra site and liked the Euro model, but couldn't find one in stock. The Euro model is about $150 more than the sidewalk cruisers stocked at every Electra dealer, plus it has a rack, fenders, real brakes, 8+1 derailleur drivetrain, and a really solid rack. A local retailer told me he'd order one for me to check out, and I didn't have to commit to buying it. When the bike arrived it was definitely a lot more serious than the everyday 26" townie cruisers. It is still a low speed comfort cruiser, but it is built up more like a serious bicycle. I was disappointed by the very low quality tires, but I laid out my $700 and now it's mine.When I commuted regularly my one way trip was 7 miles, but I lived in an older neighborhood where the secondary streets went through for the most part and I could avoid hostile aggressive traffic. I've moved to a nicer area (getting away from the depressing graffiti'd neighborhood is part of my plan to get my life back on track) and I'm only 4 miles from work, but the traffic is very aggressive and moves along in packed lanes at 45mph, especially in the afternoon. I know a lot of you feel confident in aggressive heavy traffic, but I never have. Even when I was in great shape and could maintain 20+mph, I made sure most of my route was on streets that weren't so packed with cars that traffic could get around me fairly easily. Now that the weather is nice I have resolved to get back into the saddle. I biked to work a couple times last month and the nutty traffic combined with my slow pace made for a hair raising adventure. I'm a beginner again and zipping around on a road bike in heavy traffic isn't going to work for me (I have lost my zipping ability completely, and my nerve is not what it was). I have plotted a route that adds a mile to my short commute but takes me down winding, slow, residential streets with frequent stops. I have found that if I leave for work an hour early I can take the main direct road and avoid heavy traffic, then take the longer side-street route in the evening when everyone is out to murder cyclists. Anyhow, now for the reason I'm posting this in the pics thread: I bought a slow fat guy bike to reward and encourage myself to get back into commuting. My former commuter is still a great bike, but it isn't fat-out-of-shape-guy-friendly. Lately I have been using my 1970s beater cruiser for trips to the store. I wanted a cruiser style bike that is more reliable and just as comfortable. I bought a cheap set of Conti Contacts for $50 (pair). I was hoping that a set of Big Apples would fit, but they are too big for the fenders. I just added a set of Reelights to it (the Reelights were a bad purchase, I review them in a different thread). I'll keep my Fenix L2D in the bag for when it gets dark enough require real illumination, which is rare this time of year. I also added an Axa ring lock and the chain accessory for the ring lock (greatest accessory ever). The bike is beautiful and incredibly comfortable. The color is impossible to see properly in my photos or on the Electra website. It's a beige color with a hint of a green pearl tint. I can't count the number of compliments I've gotten for this rig. The graphics are understated and the chain guard and fenders are painted the same color as the bike. The "Flat Foot Geometry" is a bit overstated for my 700c model. You can easily put your toe down while sitting in the saddle, but not flat-footed like in the ads (unless you keep the saddle waaay too low for an efficient stroke). The bike's soul inspires you to take your time. It doesn't really scream out "slow" as much as saying "I'm not in a hurry." It isn't as dorky looking or as clunky as my old western flier cruiser, which I gave to a friend. Being lower to the ground makes hauling a heavy load of groceries easier, and makes slow riding with many stops less of a hassle. It feels a little odd having the crank moved forward, but it is easy to get used to. You really can't stand up and sprint on the pedals comfortably, but it's efficient for normal cruising in the saddle. Sitting upright in the saddle is bad for wind resistance, but I have to admit it is a much more pleasant way to ride. Going slow is more fun when you can easily look at what's around you. The gear range is pretty wide but well thought out. The gears range a bit on the high side for that bike, but it definitely beats the three speed hub on most Electras. I didn't want a front derailleur because I like having a full chain guard. All in all, I love this bicycle. It is more fun to ride than any other bike I've owned. http://i695.photobucket.com/albums/v...h/IMG_2956.jpg http://i695.photobucket.com/albums/v...h/IMG_2948.jpg http://i695.photobucket.com/albums/v...h/IMG_2950.jpg http://i695.photobucket.com/albums/v...h/IMG_2951.jpg http://i695.photobucket.com/albums/v...h/IMG_2952.jpg http://i695.photobucket.com/albums/v...h/IMG_2945.jpg http://i695.photobucket.com/albums/v...h/IMG_2955.jpg |
bugly64 ,:)
Was there anything wrong with the Nashbar? Just want to know if it was bad or won't hold up? |
Ezdoesit,
It was fine. I just wanted a rack that looked like a brush guard on my Cross Check. |
Originally Posted by xB_Nutt
(Post 8789988)
|
Originally Posted by rohmen
(Post 8787582)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3623/...85829b.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3638/...00f863.jpg?v=0 "This is my crosscheck. There are many like it but this one is mine. My crosscheck is my best friend. It is my life. I must master it as I must master my life. Without me, my crosscheck is useless. Without my crosscheck I am useless." ;) |
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/v...72/photo-1.jpg
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/v...0072/photo.jpg My first bike ever. Really love it. |
Originally Posted by crhilton
(Post 8805346)
That is freakin' gorgeous!
|
Originally Posted by Chairmanham
(Post 8808789)
agreed, very purdy!
|
Yeah, the Candy pedals really are great to commute on. Easy to get in and out of the pedals in traffic, and the small platform helps in situations where you want to pedal forward a bit without actually clipping in. The only time I miss platforms is when I am going to go on a short ride and don't want to have to wear my cycling-specific shoes.
|
Originally Posted by dawalsh
(Post 8808616)
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/v...72/photo-1.jpg
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/v...0072/photo.jpg My first bike ever. Really love it. |
Originally Posted by jdmitch
(Post 8809021)
You built up a Swobo frame only? Nice. Coaster brake on the back still?
|
Yes, it's stock Otis with rear fender added. I'm not super happy about the look of a fender, but it does the job.
I just got a bike, ride it every day and really like it. Any ideas of making it even cooler. |
Add matching front fender. Having dry feet/face is the cooooooooolest.
|
| All times are GMT -6. The time now is 05:28 PM. |
Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.