yaztromo, wonderful pictures and story.

My first proper commuter/ my first singlespeed. Early 90's Mongoose Iboc Sport built up as a singlespeed commuter with a mix of cheap new parts and bits I had lying in the spares bin. Cheap enough not to shed many tears if it is stolen (also way to large, though some how feels right), but it is still a fun ride.
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Next changes are going to be multi position bar's and the shortest stem I can find.

Nice :thumb:
I am considering a very similar setup but the frames I can find here locally usually have vertical dropouts. Do you have horizontal dropouts, or how did you manage the chain tension? Which years model is your frame?
I am very interested in knowing more about the SS conversion also, like which rear hub, crankset etc, please inform us :50:

Thanks!
 

This frame does have vertical dropouts. I bought a Salsa 34t Chainring and a Nashbar SS conversion kit. I got lucky in that my chosen rear cog (16t) yielded a "magic gear" without the kits tensioner or a half-link, though I will wind up putting on the tensioner as well. I am not 100% on the year as the serial # guides I have found all provide contradictory info, but it is likely a '90 or '91.
The drivetrain components are mostly stock: Plus some bits from my spares bin:And a few new items:I bought the bike disassembled but with all of its original pieces for $25, so all in all I have only invested about $100. This is my first singlespeed, and so far I'm finding it to be really enjoyable(though it has taken me almost two weeks to stop reaching for the non-existent shifters).

I posted my Trek 8500 about a week ago. Here's my other ride:

'99 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR XC Comp
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I call this my Cadillac. It is super smooth on pavement.
Just upgraded the rear derailleur and shifters to SRAM X9. I installed the Specialized Crossroads Armadillo tires last week. Went for my first ride with them today. I REALLY like them.
I also have a Topeak QR rack with the Topeak trunk bag that I can switch between both bikes.

On the shelf waiting to be installed:
Topeak barXtender
Topeak Fixer 3 handlebar bag mount

I need to take a fancy pic.
'86 Trek 760 Pro Series. Fallen from grace and becoming a lowly commuter.
Ultegra 9 speed conversion.

custom Hunter 29er

Where my boss lives, the marina has one of these:

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our office is landlocked though.

O---M---G -- super hot. What's it weigh?

I know that my first post should probably be in the introductions, but I thought it more relevant here, as this was the thread that brought me to this site. I've been lurking, reading and learning from all of you for a while, and I think it's finally time to put my work in progress up here for you to see. It's in the beginning stages, but I personally think it's coming along nicely.

09 Giant Cypress. The mechanics are stock but I've added the Scott speed saddle, flat bar, bar ends (the fat part is my old ergo grips, I put them on backward and they make for an almost hood like grip) a Sunlite HD touring rack, Sunlite polycarbonate fenders, Serfas Tuono 700x32 tires, giant toe clips and alloy pedals, bottle cages, butt pack, and a front light (Inova flashlight with a Niteize bar mount).

To come: upgrading to Tiagra level components, drop bars with barcons, better lighting, front rack and panniers. Maybe a Brooks saddle, as this Scott is only good for about 20 miles before I have to do far too much standing...

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A good looking bike, jpolaski. Reminds me of my bike, although yours is a little nicer. I started with a flat bar but didn't like it so I changed out to an Origin8 Space Bar which seems better.

Sporting my new home-made pannier, made from an old pair of neoprene waders.


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Coulda left the foot on it.. ;)

By far my favorite thread. My daily ride.

I love Nishikis.

.....and miyatas, and Univegas.......

That Hunter 29'er is a beast...

here's mine :)

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Here is my daily/commuter/utility ride. It's a basic Jamis Commuter 3, I added an Abus ring lock, rear view, Spanninga Halogen light and tire generator, Wald folding baskets, Blackburn flashy thing, replaced the black plastic fenders with SKS silver, flipped the "townie bars" and it goes anywhere, anytime, any weather.

My sirrus, now with drop bars!

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I just got done last doing a few updates to my Commute Rig, added new wheels and BB7 Road Disc Brakes last week. Hard to tell, but I have a Light N Motion 200L headlight (you can see the battery pack) on the bars. We've had such nice weather for so long I've been riding my Road, Fixie and Tri bikes instead of the old Redline for many months. Darker and wetter times are ahead, so it will start to see regular service soon enough.

I leave my laptop at work and tend to drop off a week's worth of clothing here and there. So, no need for a rack or bags. Average commute is 35 miles one way. I often stretch that out to 50 or 60 in and 30 home on the days I bike both ways. I have a bus option to get home too.

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My Surly LHT

Photographed today bringing home my new xbox 360

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she ain't the best bike on the block, but she gets me where i need to go.
just won the rack and bags in a raffle today...very excited.

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Can't beat free! My kind of raffle if it's giving away bike parts.
Looks good.
-Gene-

Bought it really cheap, and after some paint an a dive in the old parts bin, my beloved cross/conmuter/bikepacking/favorite bike.

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Saludos