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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. |
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. :)
http://site.closeoutautoparts.com/pics/stolen1.jpg My stolen single speed. http://site.closeoutautoparts.com/pics/1a.jpg Newer Crossroads w/ 700c x 20c wheels and tires. Updated drivetrain as well. http://site.closeoutautoparts.com/pics/1b.jpg 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. |
Just picked up this beast the other day, a 2005 Bianchi Bergamo, to replace my slickified MTB as a real commuter:
http://kevinponds.com/bikes/bergamo.JPG It's a really neat little bike, along the same vein as the Specialized Globe and the Trek T80. It has a lot of unique stuff, which I think works pretty well. You may or may not be able to notice (my camera sucks) the lack of a front derailer and a single chain ring, but it's 21 speed. Well, it has a 7-speed rear casette, as well as a three-speed internally geared rear hub. This sounded like a gimmick to me to begin with, but it absolutely rules. I would say the gearing on it is as broad as my 48/38/28 on my MTB. I can shift the internal hub while stopped at a stop light, without having to pedal, so i can come to a light at top gear, and then switch to easy gear to spin up when the light turns green, and rip it back to top gear shortly after. Also, internally geared hubs are pretty much bombproof, so when my derailer craps out, I'll still be able to shift amongst my broadest three gears. It has an array of blinkin LEDs on the back of the seat which automatically engage when you sit on it. Very comfortable riding, I could never wear jeans on long rides until I got this bike, and now it's no problem at all. One thing that I thought was funny is that the Globe and the T80 have an integrated lock for the rear wheel. The Bergamo solves this problem a different way, it just doesn't have quick release on the rear wheel. I don't know how much I like the flyback handlebars, they're ergonomically sound but I would like more hand positions. Will probably get some Novara Safari style butterfly bars eventually. Came stock with fenders, a rack, and 700x38 tires, Great for commuting right out of the shop! I love this bike, and would recommend it to any commuter who's shopping around. |
This is my dialy runner
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...815A1142R2.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...815A1141R2.jpg a 1988 Koga Miyata Valley Runner. And I carry my gear in a large shoulderbag |
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Here's my commuter (it also happens to be my touring bike). The IT manager at my company raised his eyebrows once when he saw me riding with my laptop on top (as in the picture here). It is very secure, though, and I have some cushion-type material under it to absorb shock. No problems after 2+ years of fairly regular commuting approx. 4 mi one way. :)
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That's a sweet looking ride! :D
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atombob,
I really dig your new ride. Would you mind sharing with us how much it set you back? neopipil |
The "Antlers" look with the double set of barends is sweet!
Good control from the center position? Did you take the grips/ shifters/ brakes off to get them in place? Ever temped to ram another cyclist to prove your dominance during mating season? Or find your bike scratchng trees to mark it's territory? Cool. |
Originally Posted by biodiesel
The "Antlers" look with the double set of barends is sweet!
Good control from the center position? Did you take the grips/ shifters/ brakes off to get them in place? Control from center position is fine, except for hair-pin cornering at any speed. There's something about the physics of having your hands in the center position that doesn't allow for sharp cornering at higher speeds. The first time I discovered this I almost crashed. On the straightaways, though, it is really nice to have those extra hand positions. I did take the grips and shifters off to install the middle bar ends. Haven't yet reinstalled the grips
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Ever temped to ram another cyclist to prove your dominance during mating season?
Or find your bike scratchng trees to mark it's territory? |
I use this for my 10 mile one way commute. Specialized Sirrus.
http://members.cox.net/gudel/sirrus.jpg |
Originally Posted by gudel
I use this for my 10 mile one way commute. Specialized Sirrus.
http://members.cox.net/gudel/sirrus.jpg Here in Texas that sometimes is a necessary accessory. |
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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.
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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) |
Originally Posted by gudel
I use this for my 10 mile one way commute. Specialized Sirrus.
http://members.cox.net/gudel/sirrus.jpg |
Wow. Nice bike.
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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
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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: |
Originally Posted by DogBoy
Here are some pics of my bike (yes I know its dirty).
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My new commuter rig.
Novarra Buzz and Xtracycle. This one holding 35+ pounds of laundry plus a bag of groceries. |
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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 |
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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!
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[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 ? |
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Originally Posted by 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 ? |
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