using this 06 Lemond poprad to get me around. I'm getting into cross and there some dirt to play in on the way to work....lots 'o' fun! just added this Topeak RX rack and bag which I am sure will do wonders. i get to dress casual at work every day so no need for any more room than this. cateye trailrat for those grand night time near death experiences....i mean rides. 15 miles never felt so good.

keep the commuter, pitch the car!

nice bikes everyone

Here is my ride, a 2005 Scattante XRL frame that I built up using parts from my "old" commuter that was 1996 C'dale 2.8 frame build. I use the Supergo HL20 headlight (use the 20w light only) with a Niterider white LED strobe in front with 2x flashers in back (1 on helmet, one on seatpost). It is nice and comfortable for my 31 miles each way.

I've been meaning to post this for awhile. Here's my Rivendell Quickbeam:
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jeeze, how tall are you quickbeam? or are those 26" wheels?

One good Rivendell deserves another. Here is my 59cm Cantilever Romulus (aka Cantirom) with saddle bag & lights. I love riding this thing. It looks a lot nicer in person.

I figured someone would ask that question! :D

I'm 6'5". Most "modern" fit systems/methods would put me on about a 63cm road "racing" frame. Rivendell's fit method (http://www.rivendellbicycles.com/htm...framesize.html), which emphasizes rider comfort and a more upright riding position puts me on a 68cm frame. The Quickbeam is a 68cm frame with 700c wheels. I also have a 68cm Rivendell Atlantis, which is my geared bike. Once I started riding the Rivendells I've found "traditionally" (by modern standards anyway) sized frames to be quite uncomfortable by comparison.

AJRoberts: Very nice looking canti-Rom! Nice parts selection. What type of bag is that?

The parts are pretty much the stock Riv build. They were offering a pretty good deal if you didn't deviate from the part list. Cranks are Sugino XD, FD/RD and hubs are Shimano 105, Ultegra headset, nitto stem/bars/seat post.

The bag is a Carradice Nelson Longflap on a Carradice SQR. This bag carries everthing I need, and can be expanded to carry more than I should ;)

My Trek 520. Ortleib bags, Brooks saddle.
In the office, after a run for some groceries and a stop at the library.

It has been a wonderful week in Vermont!

Isn't it always? :D

Here are clear pics of my Dyno D500.
Sony AM/FM-Tripmeter/speedometer.
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TriLed LED headlights that look like HID's at night.
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Working caliper activated brakelight with parking light and turnsignal.
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Here leaning on a wall by my job:
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Billet bottleholder and alunimun bikerack/duffle lockbag on seat spring(s). New rear hub. Kenda Slicks...Lots more...beautiful commuter...I ride it whenever it is not raining.

very true!

Wow, some great and diverse looking bikes here! Here's my 05 Crossroads 'Sport' base model, I've added a WTB ComfortV seat, Soul black seatpost, PlanetBike blinkies, Wellgo road pedals, a detachable rear mudfender and some cages. I've got a ten minute commute to school followed by a (for now) 37 minute uphill return trip. I've ridden mountain bikes in the past and hated the ergos of weight on the hands, the Crossroads is a whole other level of comfort and utility. The 700x38c hybrid tires can handle any Frisco pothole and as I found out last week are decent in mud/dirt.

Future plans for the bike include more wax and stickers to protect the frame and some clipless pedals around the holidays :) plus any other weird farkles that catch my eye at the LBS

Cheers all! Enjoy your commute

The lights are interesting. Could you tell us more about your lightings?

Thanks

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GT Bravado LE, flash photograph to show the reflective tape


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Flamethrower HID, Cateye Opticube and my amber blinkie


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Full-size-drive forevar!! 11-30T cassette + 48-36-24 on my ancient XTR cranks. Yes, that crankarm was gloriously pearl-anodized once upon a time...

I just replaced the chain, cassette, big chainring, rear derailleur, and shift cables, which is why everything's so clean. I also added that Grunge Guard RD cover and slapped on my SRAM Nitecrawler seal for the rear-derailleur shift housing to keep water and dirt out. Once we've got snow and ice, I'll install my old IRC Blizzard studded tires.

Planned upgrade: get some Jandd Mini Mountain Panniers and install my old Blackburn LowRider front rack, so I don't have to carry weight on my back anymore. :)

My Brand New Specialized Rockhoper Sport Single Speed. I love this thing. My commute is short, 1-2 miles and this bike is perfect, I actually wish my commute was longer because I love riding so much.

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Here's my commuter, a 2000 Gary Fisher Big Sur. Stock except for Wippermann chain, Rival MTB saddle, Flak Jacket tires, bearclaw pedals, sks fenders, crowbar handlebar, cateye & cygolite lighting & numerous stickers. I'm considering swapping out the manitou for a rigid fork, but am not fully convinced.

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I haven't named her/him yet.

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Here's my commuter

Sorry I didn't do the pictures right. Here it is again...

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My winter commuter

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My summer commuter
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Blue Peugeot is the comuter.... the dark grey Peugeot is the "im late" comuter.....

Beautiful bikes broomhandlde!

Here is my commuter. Sorry about the reflection from the flash.

EDIT: Forgot to give the year/model. It's a 2005 Specialized Sirrus Elite. Pretty much stock except I swaped out the suspension seat post for a rigid alloy post, changed the saddle, and added the bar ends.

I just built this Long Haul Trucker as my dedicated tourer but have been using it as my commuter as well.

Specialized Sirrus model? Looks good. I bought one last year. Pretty happy with it overall.

Ann Arbor

I have five bikes, four of which I use for commuting, shopping, and running errands. This elderly, very battered Trek 7000 gets used the most. It is heavy but stout.

The taillight is the Clipbrite Bike Beamer Turn Signal System, also sold by Eurolight (probably the OEM) and under the Avenir brand. I posted a question about it here. Would be interesting to know if it's easy to take apart, if so I'd think about replacing the turn signal LED's with these high-power 10mm 40° 32.000mcd LED's, or these yellow 100° 14.000mcd Superflux LED's.

:rolleyes:

I'm new to commuting, as of last Saturday where my car decided to die. I've had this Balance mountain bike, added slicks, fenders and lights. I usually carry a Timbuk II bag, so I've opted not to put a rack on it. Kind of difficult anyways because of the unusually thick tubing.
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Thanks for the info. It's not as expensive as I thought.

had to finally replace this old single speed DJ frame with something that fit my height a little better.
Specialized Hardrock GX, I'm unsure of the year.... trying to find a serial number database for Specialized bikes (my guess it's from around '96 or '97). I found it abandoned in front of my work, missing seat post, bent and twisted chainrings, plastic gripshifters were cracked and seized. When I tipped it upright off the ground bright orange rusty water came pouring out of the drain holes in the frame. both wheels were so badly out of true they couldn't clear the breaks, so I had to carry it home on the subway. I've always wanted to try drop bars on a mountain bike frame...so I installed larger chain rings, different stem, oversized drop bars, brake levers and bar end shifters cleaned and re-greased all the bearings. Full coverage fenders and the ugliest bar tape ever seen (it was only $3 though). So far I like it, the fork rake is pretty relaxed compared to my previous commuter and I'm finding and I can't flick through traffic as easily now... but it's growing on me. It's a heavy beast though...... very heavy.

i think the bar tape is cooool.goood rided to you and the bike.