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Finally managed to get a pic of her in full on commuter mode. This bike took me years of dreaming and saving to finally build and now that I have I have no regrets about doing it right the first time.

This is my do everything but full on mountain bike. It is my commuter, my cross racer, my road bike, my tourer, I've even done some mountain biking on it. Also I tend to ride a bike after I build it for a looonnngg time which is how I justified spending so much on it, also this bike is ridden nearly every day so that helps as well.

Sorry about the crappy cell phone pic, the frame is actually a deep red, it just shows up as black cause my camera phone is terrible.

specs to those that are currious:

Frame/fork: Gunnar Crosshairs
Whels: Chris King/ Mavic open pro 36h rims
Brakes: Paul Neo-Retro front and Touring Canti on the rear
Groupo: full sram force with 11-28 cassette and shimano ultegra sl compact crank
Tires are either conti grand prix 4 seasons in 28mm or schwalbe marathon cx's in 38 and on race day I throw on maxxis locust's.
Pedals are usually shimano spd's, right now my ankle is in very rough shape and unclipping doesnt work for me.

Thanks for looking
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...osshairs-1.jpg

That's awesome! I'd love to see better pictures, with closeups.

BikeLaneEugene

07-25-09 07:23 PM

Customized Bike Friday Commuter

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I commute with this (2000?) Bike Friday New World Tourist. In addition to my regular job, I also work a the director for a bike advocacy group in Lane County, Oregon. "BikeLane" work means commuting to various meetings and promotional events. Thus I have adapted the bike to allow me to take my office on the road.

Two principles guide my design: Low and sleek. To accomplish this, I modified a Delta rack by cutting the struts so it rides low over the rear tire. Then I built a suspension rail to which I attaced a custom made perforated aluminum "pannier" to hold a laptop. This aluminum pannier is lined with two types of compression foam and the laptop is in a foam sleeve. The power block is under the seat in the seatbag. For winter I substitute a Basil laptop pannier. Nearly two years use and no laptop problems.

On the other side I mount my lock using a plastic pipe fitting (painted silver) so it also rides low. If I need to add more capacity, I have a bag that hangs over the lock and I can add another bag on top of the rack.

Forward lighting is provided by two Fenix flashlights that produce 360 lumens total in turbo mode. Moving air from riding allows them to stay cool so they can run beyond the manufacture's limit of ten minutes. Hoods were added to add side emission of light and to shoot the beam downward, as oncoming riders complained of the intense blinding light. The lights last about 40 minutes on rechargeable batteries that I can charge in 15 minutes.

Drivetrain is Shimano 105 with SRAM 9 X 3 dual drive. The bike is heavy but rides really well.

Sometimes on the way home the water bottle cage neatly holds a bottle of wine.

Cody Broken

07-26-09 09:21 AM

Man, I like your DIY style. Make it!

buck65

07-26-09 08:12 PM

That gunnar looks nice...wow. Not too flashy.

terraskye

07-27-09 11:46 AM

So we finally picked up my husbands bike on Saturday and now to convince him that he can safely commute to work on the days he doesn't have a van. Its approximately a 7.5km commute but through some heavy traffic roads. We may bike it this weekend to see if we can find some alternate way.

Here is a picture of his bike and mine:)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...cat/003-15.jpg

And a picture of the demo saddle that MEC lent me to try before I buy. Yep I put in on by myself too..whoot whoot:D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...cat/002-13.jpg

My bike, Serenity, is the blue one and his is affectionately called The Gray Wolf

supramax

07-27-09 12:54 PM

Very nice bikes and congratulations on your seat feat! :)

Amani576

07-28-09 07:11 PM

http://velospace.org/files/velosurly017.jpg
Been a while since I posted a pic of my tank. It's getting more and more French Constructeur inspired.
Added new cages and a bell yesterday. Sewed the leather on them myself after I saw the same thing on the VO Blog. I love this bike. It's my car, and almost my best friend.
More pics if you click the link in my signature.
-Gene-

Sixty Fiver

07-28-09 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by terraskye (Post 9363392)

I will be looking for you out there... :)

canyoneagle

07-29-09 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grim (Post 9334199)

i have bought better for $10. Keep looking.

+100

ben_san

07-29-09 10:06 PM

My Coho in summer commuter form... For winter I run fenders and a generator hub lighting system.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2448/...bc7a50bd_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3594/...29b37c52_o.jpg

ryanwood

07-30-09 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ben_san (Post 9383263)

me likey

nubcake

07-30-09 06:25 AM

I will second that, the coho looks purty

VaderSS

07-30-09 08:07 AM

2009 Raleigh Detour Deluxe. Added Brooks B33, Kalloy seatpost, Wald folding baskets, Avenir insulated bag, kickstand, Lezyne Pump, speedo, Sigma speedometer, and bottle cages.

http://wbengston.com/bicycles/detour1.jpg

http://wbengston.com/bicycles/detour2.jpg

rideon7

07-30-09 08:46 AM

That is a beautiful seat on the Coho. What is it?

canyoneagle

07-30-09 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Amani576 (Post 9374363)

Nice looking ride.
I'd go with brown bar tape and gum hoods, myself, but that Surly is sweet!

ModoVincere

07-30-09 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amani576 (Post 9374363)

WANT!
would put some tan leather on the bars too.

terraskye

07-30-09 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sixty Fiver (Post 9374399)

I will be looking for you out there... :)

We'll be out and about on Saturday..actually probably most of the long weekend if it isnt too hot. :D

noglider

07-30-09 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by terraskye (Post 9386365)

We'll be out and about on Saturday.

Don't you mean ote and abote, eh?

Amani576

07-30-09 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by canyoneagle (Post 9385177)

Nice looking ride.
I'd go with brown bar tape and gum hoods, myself, but that Surly is sweet!

Quote:

Originally Posted by ModoVincere (Post 9385674)

WANT!
would put some tan leather on the bars too.

Working on it. I'm going with the Macchiato Elk-Hide sew on bar covers. That's gonna come as part of a serious upgrade (Chris King Headset, Paul Neo-Retro's in the front, Tourings in the back, Sealed cables, and a new handlebar). Will DEFINITELY take pictures once that's done. Thinking it will happen within the next month or two.
-Gene-

Sixty Fiver

07-30-09 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noglider (Post 9386461)

Don't you mean ote and abote, eh?

Only in the east dude... unless you have Gaelic influences in your background.

terraskye

07-30-09 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noglider (Post 9386461)

Don't you mean ote and abote, eh?

LOL I have exemption as I'm originally from the States. I can retain the right to say cussing instead of swearing and out and about :)

Oh yea and I still say pop instead of soda but I do call a napkin a serviette :D:D:D:eek:

Sixty Fiver

07-30-09 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by terraskye (Post 9386365)

We'll be out and about on Saturday..actually probably most of the long weekend if it isnt too hot. :D

Mass ride is tomorrow... I'll be there and then will be at EBC on Saturday puttering about.

Mebbe we will pass each other as we don't live too far from each other... we'll need a sign to identify each other though.

:)

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