Commuter Bicycle Pics
08-08-09 | 07:27 AM
#5401
Senior Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 91
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From: Indian Head, MD.
Bikes: '93 Trek 520, '98 Trek 1220, '01 C-dale T800
Here's my '93 Trek 520: it's a 21" frame, but I never feel comfortable on frames that are 'supposed' to fit - for me: bigger is better. It has the Shimano XT 9-speed 11-34 cassette w/Deore long-cage rear derailleur, and a Truvativ crankset with 52-42-30 front. Touring bikes = great commuters.
08-08-09 | 06:21 PM
#5402
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 231
Likes: 0
From: Salt Lake City,Utah
Bikes: Soma Saga, Soma ES, Salsa El Mariachi, Old Bianchi SS Conversion. Nishiki Cascade Beater
08-08-09 | 06:35 PM
#5403
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 380
Likes: 4
From: Santa Fe
Bikes: Peugeot something 1975
Yes, jdMitch, i want to know what bars they are, too.
Here's a picture of my bike which I will be using to commute on when i work up to it: (does that count? probably not
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Anyway, I don't know how far the commute is. Probably it will shake out to about 5 miles or less but I have to get used to riding on one of the busier streets in Santa Fe. Wish me luck!!
Here's a picture of my bike which I will be using to commute on when i work up to it: (does that count? probably not
)Anyway, I don't know how far the commute is. Probably it will shake out to about 5 miles or less but I have to get used to riding on one of the busier streets in Santa Fe. Wish me luck!!
08-09-09 | 09:01 AM
#5407
aka Tom Reingold
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 44,172
Likes: 6,404
From: New York, NY, and High Falls, NY, USA
Bikes: 1962 Rudge Sports, 1971 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Raleigh Pro Track, 1974 Raleigh International, 1975 Viscount Fixie, 1982 McLean, 1996 Lemond (Ti), 2002 Burley Zydeco tandem
jdmitch's handlebars look like classic North Road bend, turned upside down.
turtlewoman, nice bike. I see it has the original bars and brake levers. I'd love to find some of both of those. Those Mafac brake levers with the plastic covers are one of my favorites. And those bars are wonderful.
You'll do fine. Read some articles about cycling in traffic. Some things are counter-intuitive. For example, ride out in traffic, and don't slink away along the very outer edge of the roadway.
turtlewoman, nice bike. I see it has the original bars and brake levers. I'd love to find some of both of those. Those Mafac brake levers with the plastic covers are one of my favorites. And those bars are wonderful.
You'll do fine. Read some articles about cycling in traffic. Some things are counter-intuitive. For example, ride out in traffic, and don't slink away along the very outer edge of the roadway.
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Tom Reingold, tom@noglider.com
New York City and High Falls, NY
Blogs: The Experienced Cyclist; noglider's ride blog
“When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments.” — Elizabeth West, US author
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08-09-09 | 06:20 PM
#5410
Aging bike commuter
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 25
Likes: 0
From: Bethesda, MD
Bikes: 1983 Raleigh Grand Prix, 2010 Fuji Cross-Comp
I'm doing a slow and thoughtful search for a replacement commuter bike while mourning the passing of my 1983 Raleigh Grand Prix, fallen victim to a snapped top tube.
Is anyone out there riding a Jamis? I tried their steel frame touring Aurora and it felt like I had warp-drives. Their Nova-Pro cross bike felt mighty nice, too.
What's the book on Jamis bikes?
David in DC
Is anyone out there riding a Jamis? I tried their steel frame touring Aurora and it felt like I had warp-drives. Their Nova-Pro cross bike felt mighty nice, too.
What's the book on Jamis bikes?
David in DC
08-10-09 | 07:57 AM
#5411
Non-Spandex Commuter
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,025
Likes: 0
From: Olathe, KS
Bikes: Trek Soho S
08-10-09 | 02:36 PM
#5415
Bicycle Repair Man !!!
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 27,266
Likes: 150
From: YEG
Bikes: See my sig...
As always... this thread has too many wonderful bikes to comment on each and every one.
The diversity is astounding, creativity is unmatched, and you are all what I consider to be real cyclists.
My ride for today will be this little fella... he has been getting neglected of late.
The diversity is astounding, creativity is unmatched, and you are all what I consider to be real cyclists.
My ride for today will be this little fella... he has been getting neglected of late.
08-10-09 | 09:15 PM
#5416
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 244
Likes: 0
From: Dover, NH USA
Bikes: 1986 Bridgestone 500, 1981 Motobecane Super Mirage
I've since removed one stem spacer, the Acorn saddlebag is in, and the honey B-17 & silver SKS P45s will be in this week.
My first Jamis was a leftover '07 Quest. Brilliant ride, price, and spec, but I took a chance and bought it too small.
08-10-09 | 10:12 PM
#5417
kipuka explorer
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 3,297
Likes: 2
From: Hilo Town, East Hawai'i
Bikes: 1994 Trek 820, 2004 Fuji Absolute, 2005 Jamis Nova, 1977 Schwinn Scrambler 36/36
WOAH! Big Fella coming through! They should make 900 wheel size bikes for you guys. 
Black is the new black. 
Black is the new black.
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Friends don't let friends use brifters.
08-11-09 | 11:54 AM
#5418
Junior Member
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 24
Likes: 0
From: London, England
Bikes: Trek 4th District
This is what i'm currently commuting on. Pretty barebones at the moment but is a nice ride, needs some slicks and mudguards (fenders).
some other angles.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/jaredce/3811449885/
and
https://www.flickr.com/photos/jaredce/3812270792/
some other angles.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/jaredce/3811449885/
and
https://www.flickr.com/photos/jaredce/3812270792/
08-11-09 | 02:49 PM
#5420
Large and in charge
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 175
Likes: 1
From: Mokena, IL
Bikes: At one point it was a Trek 700 something. Now it have Velocity Psycho wheels, a tape job. Thumb shifters (Shimano Deore). Corncob grouping, and drop bar ends all wrapped up in tape.
Prepare for awesome. This is my bike. The frame is too small, but it fits great stretched all the way up like that. It used to be a Novara Ariba mountain bike, but that way many moons ago. Behold:
08-11-09 | 09:00 PM
#5423
You gonna eat that?
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 14,917
Likes: 543
From: Fort Worth, Texas Church of Hopeful Uncertainty
Bikes: 1966 Raleigh DL-1 Tourist, 1973 Schwinn Varsity, 1983 Raleigh Marathon, 1994 Nishiki Sport XRS
It's been a while since I posted new pics of my main commuter, a 1994 Nishiki Sport XRS hybrid that I got as NOS just about a year ago. I changed out the seat, handlebars (for Origin8 Space Bars), added full fenders, a rack, panniers and, of course, lights.
The sun was setting as I took the pictures on my commute home tonight, and changing angles had a big effect on the hues in the pictures so they look kind of inconsistent from one to the next.
The sun was setting as I took the pictures on my commute home tonight, and changing angles had a big effect on the hues in the pictures so they look kind of inconsistent from one to the next.
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08-13-09 | 09:40 AM
#5425
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 68
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From: Morrisville, NC
I guess it's finally time for me to post my new commuter...
(also this is my first run posting pictures, so if this doesn't work, please blame the clogged tubes of the intarwebs)
So here is Darkness:
Since these pics, I've put a PB Blaze 1/2 Watt headlight and my PB Superflash on. Up next is a disc brake-compatible rear rack, so I can get my junk off my back and back into my panniers.
(also this is my first run posting pictures, so if this doesn't work, please blame the clogged tubes of the intarwebs)
So here is Darkness:
Since these pics, I've put a PB Blaze 1/2 Watt headlight and my PB Superflash on. Up next is a disc brake-compatible rear rack, so I can get my junk off my back and back into my panniers.
Last edited by DJFlowe; 08-13-09 at 09:45 AM. Reason: Clogged tubes