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efuentes, what is that? I really like it.
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Itīs and old Raleigh True Temper Hybrid Frame, (29er before its time?), Suntour Superbe pro bar end shifters, Zoom Xcross bend handlebar, assorted low buck components, nice long top tube and can fit big rubber.
It started as a commuter bike, but has already done an On/Off road metric Century and a couple of overnighters.The GPS its there since its becoming a hobby to map old trails in Google earth and try to follow them on the weekend. I am beginning to think that the perfect bike its the one that you can afford to mistreat a little :thumb: |
Originally Posted by efuentes
(Post 9716941)
Bought it really cheap, and after some paint an a dive in the old parts bin, my beloved cross/conmuter/bikepacking/favorite bike.
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z...es/frankie.png Saludos |
Originally Posted by tmf2
(Post 9716178)
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. http://lh5.ggpht.com/_O0rlnmu8Iu4/Sr...0/IMG_0978.JPG |
Here is my Trek 820 I have been using for a while. She is heavy, but I need to carry lots of gear. Still need to lengthen the cables.
Gear includes: Nashbar Front Rack for lunch bag Topeak rear rack Nashbar ATB Panniers Nashbar Handlebar Bag Planet bike ATB Hardcore Fenders Schwalbe Big Apples 26 x 2.0 Mars Quadrant Headlight Planet Bike Super Flash http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/...y/IMG_1031.jpg |
Originally Posted by efuentes
(Post 9716941)
Bought it really cheap, and after some paint an a dive in the old parts bin, my beloved cross/conmuter/bikepacking/favorite bike.
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z...es/frankie.png Saludos |
2004 Kona Dr Dew, aka the best $250 I've spent on Craigslist. I need to add a light as it's getting darker every morning. I'll probably be adding a rear rack in the near future too.
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_pTBn9Mwm19A/Sr...20Dr%20Dew.JPG |
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This is my commuter.
She started out life as a CCM fully rigid 10 years ago with useful but really cheap parts and evolved through many part upgrades into an amazingly comfortable and reliable commuter. http://lh4.ggpht.com/_3IClY0w9su0/Sr...0/DSC00542.JPG http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo...eat=directlink |
My rule is to only eat fast food if I ride my bike to and from.
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[QUOTE=TwoHeadsBrewing;9655812]Just go a Trek Soho 2009 last week, and have put on about 100 miles. I love the bike so far, and it just keeps getting better as I get used to the new riding position. It may not be the ultra light dropbar commuter, but its comfy and a big upgrade from my old Fisher hard tail with road tires.
All loaded down - Topeak MTX rack, trunk bag, computer, lights, etc. Roller/Drum brakes - thing that looks like a disc is actually a heat sink/diffuser: Thats one of the most nice stock bikes I've ever seen! Seems like Trek knows what there doing!:thumb: |
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Originally Posted by NuVinciBoy
(Post 9730433)
My rule is to only eat fast food if I ride my bike to and from.
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Thats good parenting. When I have a kid one day, he will never had tasted meat. And he will have a 24'' track bike
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TwoHeadsBrewing
That is one awesome looking bike and I really like your rims. Did you add the red stripes yourself or were they sold that way? Also are they reflective? |
Originally Posted by Noobert
(Post 9735780)
Thats good parenting. When I have a kid one day, he will never had tasted meat. And he will have a 24'' track bike
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My newest commuter! 2008 Bianchi Pista! set up with a flipflop hub (but set fixed.) I added a brake for many reasons but the #1 reason is for when I attach my sons attached bike to it (safety check:thumb:.)
This will be a great fitness commuter for me! |
Originally Posted by thenightrider
(Post 9736762)
TwoHeadsBrewing
That is one awesome looking bike and I really like your rims. Did you add the red stripes yourself or were they sold that way? Also are they reflective? |
Originally Posted by landesb
(Post 9725536)
2004 Kona Dr Dew, aka the best $250 I've spent on Craigslist. I need to add a light as it's getting darker every morning. I'll probably be adding a rear rack in the near future too.
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_pTBn9Mwm19A/Sr...20Dr%20Dew.JPG |
I was riding on this. DK Xenia. single speed....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...Picture274.jpg but just bought this at a yard sale for $5. Its painted, no idea what kind of bike, had finders...gave it a little tune up and BAM! VERY PLEASED :) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...Picture272.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...Picture273.jpg |
This started with a Trek Multitrack 700 frame last year, then a gross of ebay auctions, and new paint. I've got about $570 in as it is, with LX-level components. A lovely ride with or without a load. I was planning on upgrading the frame someday, but now that I've been riding it awhile, I don't see the point.
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2009 Jamis Commuter 3
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_D0r4CfJhngM/Sr...bike%20004.JPG
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_D0r4CfJhngM/Sr...bike%20001.JPG My new commuter: 2009 Jamis Commuter 3 - 16.5" in Cabernet Red. It was the last one that the warehouse had in New Jersey, they are rolling out their 2010 models which I *don't* care for, so it was extra special to pick this one up knowing that it almost got away. I did about six months of research before buying. I bought the bike and the rack at my LBS in Tucson (Ordinary Bike Shop) and a grocery bag pannier from Performance Bike. I'm looking forward to purchasing the accessories, I've scaled the front headlight down to two: NightRider 400 Dual or Dinotte 400L. I've put my BMW 325i up for sale so I can become a full-time bike commuter... http://lh6.ggpht.com/_D0r4CfJhngM/Sq...ont%20Left.JPG I'm looking forward to spending more time in the BF community. Good to Know You, Sarah A. Tucson, AZ |
I tell my daughters that our natural enemy on the road is the BMW... :lol:
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Originally Posted by HalfAussie
(Post 9746370)
I've put my BMW 325i up for sale so I can become a full-time bike commuter...
I'm looking forward to spending more time in the BF community. Good to Know You, Sarah A. Tucson, AZ |
Originally Posted by A bailz
(Post 9738488)
but just bought this at a yard sale for $5. Its painted, no idea what kind of bike, had finders...gave it a little tune up and BAM! VERY PLEASED :)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...Picture272.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...Picture273.jpg |
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