Two eyelets and no on the powder coat just a three year old oven baked automotive primer.

I decided to finally go with a rack rather than lugging stuff around on my back. The pannier is actually just my backpack which I was able to secure very snuggly onto the rack that came in the mail today.

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i like the all black cant go wrong. Do you ride with no tape?

I wear gloves but no tape. I never really felt the need. Am I missing something?

Not missing anything if you feel fine without it. But it probably wouldn't a bad idea to put some black cloth tape on, to protect the bars and add some grip. But it's your call.
-Gene-

no i dont think your missing a thing was just curious

my commuter for the next few days ive already torn apart the m-80 swapped tires between the two bikes, i guess i did such a good job converting the m-80 from a mtb its being a pain in the ass converting back they look funny with the tires swapped. Im getting the m-80 ready for a mountian tour/camping trip.
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Another little upgrade to my little burro who has been getting quite the workout of late... swapped in my Blackburn handlebar bag and it conflicted with the bar mounted lights but with the addition of cantis I freed up the fork mount and added a light bar.

This really improves the functionality of the lights as they cast a longer shadow on objects... and days are getting shorter and shorter.

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what bike is that?

My guess would be the Trek Soho S: http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/urban/soho/sohos/

Now with fenders installed...and better pics.
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My Univega Gran Premio and wife's Trek 420. We have a short commute so we carry backpacks for now. I would like to get a nice rack for the Trek though as she often has more to carry than I do. Plus she has rack mount bosses. Any suggestions for a rack system that bolts on to a bossed frame? Most of what I see is "retrofit" ready, but I don't want to use clamps if I can mount it properly.

-Jeremy

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my cypress st, that basket does the trick for $7, currently use a mini maglite with an led upgrade and a 5 led sigma rear light. wasn't sure which subforum to post it under but since i do commute with it. Sugestions on upgrades? Thinking of switching the kick stand for a two legged one, and considering a change of the stem and handle bar, definitely going to change seatpost, saddle and pedals eventually.

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Start work in a week's time, I plan to ride this there and back, it's approx. 13km each way. It now has clip in pedals, they're so much better than the previous flats with annoying plastic retainer.

I don't really need to carry much, I think most days I can get away with bringing nothing, other days I'll use a backpack.

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Yep.

My commute has been hard on my bike... he's looking like he's been set on fire and beaten with a hammer.

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...Which pretty much describes what happened to it, I'll bet. ;)

That's a beautiful build! Love those Soma frames. Nice glamour shot, BTW... you should send a copy to Soma!

Greta
 

I have a Trek mountain bike that I was riding to work. My commute is only a mile. I found this Electra for $150. I took the basket off and put low rise handlebars on it. The result is a hybrid beach cruiser/old-style 3-speed. Greta is a great beater/daily driver. I was going to put a rack on the back, but I think I'll just get a large messenger bag for grocery runs.

I don't ride this bike at night (yet). When I add lights, it will be safe for evening errands.

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I did the same thing with my Townie. It's a great daily commuter.

I've looked at this bike a few times, in my thus-far-only-window shopping, and it seemed to be a really nice value. Now 2.5-or-so months later, are you still as chuffed about it as before, or have you found some of its hidden deficits? In sum: would you recommend this for a budget-minded commuter?

Well i got her converted back to my commuter got the new kwests on lost a fender on the camping trip so im gonna have to buy a new set. Pics are after fixing most the damage from the mountains and a much needed bath.
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I am almost done with the brazing work and then I'll be sandblasting and baking the little guy... figure that I'll have one of the most tricked out Twentys on the planet and it has been a good learning project as I work toward becoming a frame builder.

Will probably make a new fork too.

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1st bike I've owned in 15 years. Got it a month ago. 2nd commute today 13 miles down SART to the metrolink station. Resting on the train.

Work in progress.

It is a bit experimental, so we've had a few part spec issues.
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Here it is at the LBS. Waiting on a couple of exchange/replacement parts.

JonnyHK
Beautiful! Is that an internally geared rear hub? I'm getting ready to build up a Carbondrive/Rohloff commuter and would love to share notes.

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Nice! I'm loving my Alfine/Belt Drive setup... I'm sure you'll love yours, too!

With a little fanfare... Introducing Ludwig Van Dammit (Dammit's 9th)
 

Henry (The Eighth Dammit)'s frame is on it's way to the recycling bin. Now introducing his successor...

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2008 GT Transeo 1.0 outfitted w/disk brakes. Not the original frame

Ludwig Van Dammit (Dammit's 9th)

Ludwig has already joined the family in the quest to eliminate unsafe grates... :D

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Ludwig poses with an unsafe grate at Cedar Hills Crossing, Beaverton

Encore! Encore! Encore!
K'Tesh

At the moment I'm sharing notes with Lynskey as they are keen to see how it all works.

I've had to order a different (ie longer) belt. We did a guess based on chainstay length and the belt used by another bike. The Trek Soho/Portland belt drive bikes used the same 55/24 rings and listed the same length chainstay, so we went with the same 122t belt. Trek must measure differently, so I'm having to get the 125t belt.

Next issue is the cable routing. Cable stop on chainstay is for regular derailleur, so is too close for the IGH with the current wheel position. Perhaps it is going to be ok when the longer belt moves the wheel back, or we'll have to get a clamp on cable stop.

Specs of main items:
Lynskey Crosstown frame.
Nexus 8 speed 'red band' rear hub, Versa VRS8 shifter.
Gates belt drive, chainring 55, cog 24.
Rims - Velocity Dyad (front hub Ultegra)
Tyres - Schwalbe Marathon 28mm with reflective sidewall