Commuter Bicycle Pics
07-19-05, 12:06 PM
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new addition - see www.powercranks.com or my other thread https://www.bikeforums.net/general-cycling-discussion/121845-powercranks-any-one-use-them.html
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Recommended reading for all cyclists - Cyclecraft - Effective Cycling
Condor Cycles - quite possibly the best bike shop in London
Don't run red lights, wear a helmet, use hand signals, get some cycle lights(front and rear) and, FFS, don't run red lights!
07-20-05, 06:15 AM
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Thanks Paul! The LHT xtracycle was a joy to build and even more of a joy to ride. I would say it handles 80% like a non-xtracycle bike. My friend and i pulled each other around the neighborhood the night i finished it and the "load" was barely noticable (125 lbs.)...far superior to trailers if you ask me. Just go for it with the LHT as a poor man's atlantis...I know from the respective websites they do weigh almost the same, and the geometry is very similar. Happy building! Brooke
07-21-05, 02:01 AM
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Here's my SS townie bike. You can't really see it, but I replaced the rear skewer with the Burley alternative hitch so I can haul my son around in his trailer. It's all decked out to be street legal with lights and a bell as well. I'll be using this bike on my 11 mile commute to work soon.
I also posted this in the SS/fixie pics thread.
I also posted this in the SS/fixie pics thread.
07-24-05, 03:11 PM
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took the fenders from the red one to the green one
the Giant is no longer my commuter, it's gonna be for trails on weekends!
the Giant is no longer my commuter, it's gonna be for trails on weekends!
07-25-05, 11:53 AM
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I wasn't planning on using my new bike for commuting, but after the first couple of rides I realized that it's going to take some time to get used to the new posture. The hybrid bike spoiled me with its comfort. So for the next week or two at least, I'll be commuting with it until I clear the learning curve.
07-25-05, 12:05 PM
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Nice looking bike but somehow it doesn't look like the typical commuter bike. 
Hope the wheels are ok on the potholes.
Hope the wheels are ok on the potholes.
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07-28-05, 08:21 PM
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This is my new commuter. Note the crusty appearance. I was wandering through wal-mart, and Krylon makes this "Semi-transparent reflective coating for night viewing" spray paint. So I emptied a can on it 
for 3.38, my whole bike is a reflector! Not a terribly strong one, but every little bit helps. Got my headlight on order, and currently assembling my lighting system.
Also, I have to recable the rear brake
bummer. Means unwrapping the handlebar. more bummer.
for 3.38, my whole bike is a reflector! Not a terribly strong one, but every little bit helps. Got my headlight on order, and currently assembling my lighting system.Also, I have to recable the rear brake
bummer. Means unwrapping the handlebar. more bummer.
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Weather today: Hot. Humid. Potholes.
Weather today: Hot. Humid. Potholes.
07-30-05, 03:46 PM
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This is my Gazelle Medeo, one of the most popular commute bikes in the Netherlands, according to the manufacturer. It's hardly necessary to add anything to it, since most things one could possibly need are already on it. Only thing I added so far was a distance computer.
M.
(Edited to add pic)
M.
(Edited to add pic)
07-30-05, 05:23 PM
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Adjustable handlebar height?
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07-30-05, 10:21 PM
#485
Prefers Cicero
Originally Posted by GreenFix
Sorry, I do not have my pics here yet. I was thinking that in the other forums, there are pages and pages of bike pics. It would be nice to have pics of the bikes people commute on. I know around here I like checking out people commuting rides to see how they have modified them for comfort, visibility, utility, and style. Has this been started on this forum before? Could we lobby for a sticky?
I'll post some pics after the weekend when I can get some pics.
I'll post some pics after the weekend when I can get some pics.
I've commuted to work for 14 years, deliberately on grungy, theft-repellant, but good quality used bikes. My main trusty steed, soon to be converted to fixed gear, is a second-hand 1980's Panasonic road bike (not shown), and my backup is a previously owned 1990's Norco Bigfoot mtn bike (shown, with Green Party sign from last Canadian fed election). They have both sustained a lot of wear on the drive train and have begun to skip a lot, so rather than invest more than their worth (yes, I spelled "their" correctly) in new chains, cranks and freewheels I thought I would get two replacement bikes. My "new" road bike is actually a vintage 1984 (for any other commodity that last phrase would be an oxymoron) Trek 520 bought on E-Bay (shown). My other new bike actually IS new... a Bazooka Dakar full size folding mtn bike. I don't ride on ice, so in Toronto that means 120-140 commuting days per year, on a 17 km round trip through downtown.
Robert
07-31-05, 12:59 AM
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Originally Posted by bkrownd
Adjustable handlebar height?
Maybe this is what you mean?
M.
07-31-05, 04:35 AM
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Originally Posted by cooker
My "new" road bike is actually a vintage 1984 (for any other commodity that last phrase would be an oxymoron) Trek 520 bought on E-Bay (shown).
07-31-05, 02:09 PM
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Prefers Cicero
Originally Posted by TCNJ2UofM
I almost put a bid in for that bike (I ended up winning a 1985 Trek 620 a few hours later). It looks like a nice bike for commuting.
RGC
07-31-05, 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by cooker
The guy on the vintage Trek website says the 620 is less well known than the 520 but actually a better bike.
RGC
RGC
08-01-05, 04:40 PM
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Frugal biking @ its best.
$30 WalMart scratch-n-dent, Mongoose.
Huffy wide-assed-seat, & Wald basketry.
$30 WalMart scratch-n-dent, Mongoose.
Huffy wide-assed-seat, & Wald basketry.
08-06-05, 11:12 AM
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dam this is fun !
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Here is a link to my warm weather Commuter bike with one of my new Arkel touring42's saddle bags I also got the yellow rain covers too the bags hold a ton of stuff , sorry I can only post little pic's on here so hence the link https://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7.../1600/new2.jpg
08-06-05, 12:27 PM
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See my bike at www.joyceemma.smugmug.com/gallery/626704/2 password: Linda scroll down to the bike photo. It's a 12 speed Schwinn --older than dirt, but still pedals like a dream !! Look at the other photos while you're there !
08-06-05, 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Joyce Wasser
See my bike at www.joyceemma.smugmug.com/gallery/626704/2 password: Linda scroll down to the bike photo. It's a 12 speed Schwinn --older than dirt, but still pedals like a dream !! Look at the other photos while you're there !
is need'd to see your pic's
08-08-05, 07:24 AM
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I had a coworker walk into my office, comment on the bike, then snap a quick photo. So....now I finally have a photo to share.
It is an 03 Fuji Ace. I've added the Topeak quick release rack and trunk bag, cateye opticube light. The trunk bag has drop down panniers that I can use in the event I need to haul more clothes. What I do for commuting is bring a full week's worth of clothes on Sunday while doing errands. I also bring a week's worth of food (oatmeal, apples, tuna,e tc).
This is my second week of commuting and still have so much more to learn. This forum is GREAT!
It is an 03 Fuji Ace. I've added the Topeak quick release rack and trunk bag, cateye opticube light. The trunk bag has drop down panniers that I can use in the event I need to haul more clothes. What I do for commuting is bring a full week's worth of clothes on Sunday while doing errands. I also bring a week's worth of food (oatmeal, apples, tuna,e tc).
This is my second week of commuting and still have so much more to learn. This forum is GREAT!
08-09-05, 05:36 PM
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Steeker, I said the password is : Linda. Can you read **********
08-11-05, 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by namaste1978
Here's my highly modified Surly Crosscheck commuter. Hope you enjoy the pic.
that is frikin' hot. hot hot hot.
08-11-05, 09:57 PM
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Here's my 2003 Jamis Nova, mostly stock with additions and a couple replacements. It's a 53cm and I'm about 5'10" and it feels slightly small, but it's still pretty comfy. I replaced the 100mm Ritchey stem with a 120mm Performance Forte stem to stretch myself out a little. More details ....
FRAME & FORK Reynolds 631.
HEADSET Aheadset.
WHEELSET Mavic MA3 with Deore LX front and rear hubs.
TIRES Replaced Hutchinson Pro Series Cyclocross with 28mm Conti TT 2000.
DERAILLEURS, SHIFTERS, BRAKE LEVERS Tiagra - so far, so good.
CRANKSET TruVativ Elita, 52/42/30,
BOTTOM BRACKET TruVativ Isis Drive SL, 68 x 118mm.
PEDALS Ritchey SPD
BRAKESET Avid Shorty 4 cantilevers, Tiagra levers.
HANDLEBAR Ritchey BioMax II Road Comp
STEM Replaced 100mm Ritchey Comp with Performance Forte 120mm
SEATPOST Ritchey Road Comp V2, 6061.
SADDLE Repalced Fi:zi’k Pave with Brooks B17 Champion Special, British Racing Green baby!!!!
Freddy Fenders and Giant (by Topeak) rear rack.
Various lights (not attached), wireless computer, and a mirror stuck into the left bar end.
I also have a pair of Performance panniers but usually only need the left one, at least until Winter.
I also put electrical tape on the top tube to keep it from getting scratched by the bike rack at work.
FRAME & FORK Reynolds 631.
HEADSET Aheadset.
WHEELSET Mavic MA3 with Deore LX front and rear hubs.
TIRES Replaced Hutchinson Pro Series Cyclocross with 28mm Conti TT 2000.
DERAILLEURS, SHIFTERS, BRAKE LEVERS Tiagra - so far, so good.
CRANKSET TruVativ Elita, 52/42/30,
BOTTOM BRACKET TruVativ Isis Drive SL, 68 x 118mm.
PEDALS Ritchey SPD
BRAKESET Avid Shorty 4 cantilevers, Tiagra levers.
HANDLEBAR Ritchey BioMax II Road Comp
STEM Replaced 100mm Ritchey Comp with Performance Forte 120mm
SEATPOST Ritchey Road Comp V2, 6061.
SADDLE Repalced Fi:zi’k Pave with Brooks B17 Champion Special, British Racing Green baby!!!!
Freddy Fenders and Giant (by Topeak) rear rack.
Various lights (not attached), wireless computer, and a mirror stuck into the left bar end.
I also have a pair of Performance panniers but usually only need the left one, at least until Winter.
I also put electrical tape on the top tube to keep it from getting scratched by the bike rack at work.
08-15-05, 04:40 PM
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It's full of stars...
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Heres a Pic of my new Commuter. My single speed was stolen. Argh. I just picked up this one this week end and updated it. I'll post newer pics of the changes in the next couple of day. 
My stolen single speed.
Newer Crossroads w/ 700c x 20c wheels and tires. Updated drivetrain as well.
Other side.
I've just changed the saddle and pedals and stem. More pics of the changes to follow. You can see the new stem on there already in the above pics.
My stolen single speed.
Newer Crossroads w/ 700c x 20c wheels and tires. Updated drivetrain as well.
Other side.
I've just changed the saddle and pedals and stem. More pics of the changes to follow. You can see the new stem on there already in the above pics.