Commuter Bicycle Pics
12-14-09 | 12:49 PM
#5951
always rides with luggage
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 2,109
Likes: 20
From: KIGX
Bikes: 2007 Trek SU100, 2009 Fantom CX, 2012 Fantom Cross Uno, Bakfiets
I've gotta agree with you. Worst yet is that besides having tires that had obviously been left flat for years, and plenty of dust and spider webs, the bike was in practically new condition and perfectly usable with only a light dusting and some air in the tires. Even low end steel Treks such as this are good useful bikes. It was the property of a long ago evicted tenant, and amazingly much of the usable stuff left behind just gets tossed in the dumpster.
I am sure an old 820 frame is better than the Nashbar I am riding around now.
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--Ben
2006 Trek SU100, 2009 Motobecane Fantom CX, 2011 Motobecane Fantom Cross Uno, and a Bakfiets
Previously: 2000 Trek 4500 (2000-2003), 2003 Novara Randonee (2003-2006), 2003 Giant Rainier (2003-2008), 2005 Xootr Swift (2005-2007), 2007 Nashbar 1x9 (2007-2011), 2011 Windsor Shetland (2011-2014), 2008 Citizen Folder (2015)
Non-Bike hardware: MX Linux / BunsenLabs Linux / Raspbian / Mac OS 10.6 / Android 7
--Ben
2006 Trek SU100, 2009 Motobecane Fantom CX, 2011 Motobecane Fantom Cross Uno, and a Bakfiets
Previously: 2000 Trek 4500 (2000-2003), 2003 Novara Randonee (2003-2006), 2003 Giant Rainier (2003-2008), 2005 Xootr Swift (2005-2007), 2007 Nashbar 1x9 (2007-2011), 2011 Windsor Shetland (2011-2014), 2008 Citizen Folder (2015)
Non-Bike hardware: MX Linux / BunsenLabs Linux / Raspbian / Mac OS 10.6 / Android 7
12-14-09 | 01:02 PM
#5952
Senior Member
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 1,336
Likes: 33
From: near north side
My 2in1 Fuji Royale (1980). I need to find a second frame, so I don't have to rebuild my bike all the time. I dont even know which one I like better ss or fg. Right now I have to complete my ss build: it needs front or rear rack and a saddlebag.
For bigger pics, go to https://www.flickr.com/photos/tarmik
singelspeed for winter:
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For bigger pics, go to https://www.flickr.com/photos/tarmik
singelspeed for winter:
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12-14-09 | 01:58 PM
#5953
Member
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 26
Likes: 0
From: Urbana Il, but soon to be further East
Bikes: Thylacine Arete, '91 Sirrus (105 6500 10spd), Drop bar SS Trek 820 commuter.
12-15-09 | 06:27 PM
#5954
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 54
Likes: 1
From: Danvers, Massachusetts USA
Bikes: Fuji Royale 1984, Specialized Crossroads 2004, Giant Halfway 2005, Giant OCR 2 2006
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12-17-09 | 08:05 PM
#5957
aka Tom Reingold
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 44,138
Likes: 6,363
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
DSC_0028.jpgMy regular commuter is out of commission for now, so I've taken to my fixie. Cheap and simple, and does the job fine for short trips.
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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
Please email me rather than PM'ing me. Thanks.
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
Please email me rather than PM'ing me. Thanks.
12-18-09 | 10:41 PM
#5959
Member
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 47
Likes: 0
From: Niagara Falls, NY
Bikes: Road: Rocky Mountain Signature Road w/ Campy carbon 9 speed and Ksyrium Wheels.....Commuter/Cyclocross: Surly Crosscheck w/ Mixed Campy 9 speed......MTB: Ellsworth Sub22 w/ SRAM, Mavic Crossmax UST, SID Fork
Ok all I finally posted the picks of my commuter. It is a Surly KM with a BBB Trekking bar and SRAM X9/XO drivetrain setup. I switched over to this rig from my Crosscheck to allow myself to commute in Buffalo winters. I needed the extra frame space to run Nokian W106's and Planet Bike 29'r fenders to keep the crap off of me when it is nasty out. Just about to mount those for the winter as I only got to run it twice last year with almost no snow. I will post once I get the chance over the next few months. The last pic is taken of my son Ryan who loves to get pulled behind the bike in the kid trailer.
Cheers,
Erik
12-18-09 | 10:44 PM
#5960
Member
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 47
Likes: 0
From: Niagara Falls, NY
Bikes: Road: Rocky Mountain Signature Road w/ Campy carbon 9 speed and Ksyrium Wheels.....Commuter/Cyclocross: Surly Crosscheck w/ Mixed Campy 9 speed......MTB: Ellsworth Sub22 w/ SRAM, Mavic Crossmax UST, SID Fork
BTW, how do you get the pics to post in thumnail form instead of links?
TIA
12-19-09 | 05:41 PM
#5962
Buh'wah?!
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 2,086
Likes: 2
From: Charlottesville VA
Bikes: 2014 Giant Trance
12-19-09 | 06:53 PM
#5963
Senior Member
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 670
Likes: 0
From: Jacksonville, Florida
Bikes: Bianchi Axis (commuter), Specialized Tricross S-Works, BMC Team Machine SLT01, Mercier Kilo TT
Added more reflective tape to my Bianchi Axis. Put some stripes on the fenders.. does the job at night, looks great on the fender.
12-20-09 | 03:00 PM
#5965
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 30,447
Likes: 4,541
From: 25 miles northwest of Boston
Bikes: Bottecchia Sprint, GT Timberline 29r, Marin Muirwoods 29er, Trek FX Alpha 7.0
I don't know what happened. My winter project was going to be an old '70s era Schwinn 10-speed to flip or ride, but somehow I kept riding; got hooked on cold and nasty weather and today spent the day in the car (in a snow storm) to get a bigger framed MTB for the burly studs that are on their way to me. my current MTB was found abandoned but was a little too small. Today I got the same brand but much newer. GT Talera. the guy wanted $70 but I gave him $30. one pic is the new project bike and the other is my current ride (a converted hybrid which has turned into a super-sweet ride!) also waiting for a new set of studs.
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12-21-09 | 02:44 PM
#5967
Senior Member
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 51
Likes: 1
From: Lancaster, PA
Bikes: Bikes
~ 30 miles daily
Was given to me by a friend when his roommate thought it would be a good idea to jump on and totally trash it. The only things worth saving was the frame and the seat post. So after putting the frame in the jig and setting back in place I built the rest of it with mostly yard sale, co-op finds, REI attic sales and bike shop trash. I think the only thing I bought new was the tires. Weighs about 40 pounds but it is a super smooth ride. I love it.
Was given to me by a friend when his roommate thought it would be a good idea to jump on and totally trash it. The only things worth saving was the frame and the seat post. So after putting the frame in the jig and setting back in place I built the rest of it with mostly yard sale, co-op finds, REI attic sales and bike shop trash. I think the only thing I bought new was the tires. Weighs about 40 pounds but it is a super smooth ride. I love it.
12-21-09 | 11:46 PM
#5968
cherish the day
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 364
Likes: 0
From: South Pasadena, CA
Bikes: Rivendel Sam Hillborne, SOMA San Marcos
Had a good year so I decided to splurge. I stripped all the parts off of my LHT and installed them on my new Hillborne frame set. I'm pretty pleased because there's less frame flex in this one and the bike is about 25 pounds as shown (compared to my LHT at 28 pounds).
The fenders are the SKS chromoplastics with VO mounting hardware. It took a while to "modify" things (lots of drilling and removing of parts on the interior of the SKS fenders) but eventually paid off because they're completely silent, pretty durable, and look half decent.
I'm pretty pleased because there's less frame flex in this one and the bike is about 25 pounds as shown (compared to my LHT at 28 pounds). 
The fenders are the SKS chromoplastics with VO mounting hardware. It took a while to "modify" things (lots of drilling and removing of parts on the interior of the SKS fenders) but eventually paid off because they're completely silent, pretty durable, and look half decent.
Last edited by buck65; 12-21-09 at 11:51 PM.
12-22-09 | 02:46 PM
#5969
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 76
Likes: 0
From: Springfield, MO
Bikes: Trek 520, Custom Singlespeed commuter, Kona Dew Deluxe
That Hillborne looks amazing. I think I'll be doing some customizing of my SKS fenders soon as well, trying to retrofit them on my old Trek 520.
12-22-09 | 02:49 PM
#5970
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 76
Likes: 0
From: Springfield, MO
Bikes: Trek 520, Custom Singlespeed commuter, Kona Dew Deluxe
Here's my Electra Amsterdam Sport, one of my two commuting bikes. Upgraded w/ full fenders, Swobo big basket in the rear, custom small pannier for odds n' ends, plus Woodys grips and a nice brass bell on the dashboard. Reelight on the front wheel too.
12-22-09 | 06:04 PM
#5971
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 2,978
Likes: 4
From: Atlanta
Bikes: Cannondale T700s and a few others
Had a good year so I decided to splurge. I stripped all the parts off of my LHT and installed them on my new Hillborne frame set. I'm pretty pleased because there's less frame flex in this one and the bike is about 25 pounds as shown (compared to my LHT at 28 pounds).
The fenders are the SKS chromoplastics with VO mounting hardware. It took a while to "modify" things (lots of drilling and removing of parts on the interior of the SKS fenders) but eventually paid off because they're completely silent, pretty durable, and look half decent.
I'm pretty pleased because there's less frame flex in this one and the bike is about 25 pounds as shown (compared to my LHT at 28 pounds). The fenders are the SKS chromoplastics with VO mounting hardware. It took a while to "modify" things (lots of drilling and removing of parts on the interior of the SKS fenders) but eventually paid off because they're completely silent, pretty durable, and look half decent.
12-24-09 | 08:33 PM
#5974
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 134
Likes: 0
From: Montreal
Bikes: Trek 520, Specialized Enduro, 70's SS conversion town bike, 80's mtb internal hub internal drum brake winter bike, fixed karate monkey
here's mine, definitely an urban bike, for Montreal all weather duty.
The frame was a good find - 20$ for a 1982 Velo Sport mountain bike, back when mountain bikes were basically 26" touring bikes. It has burly dropouts, and an extended wheelbase for panier use. I've found that in the winter panniers are not ideal, they get caught by the sidewinds too much, so I use my messenger bag.
It's built with good, practical parts, and is soon to be converted to threadless with a Surly Long Haul Trucker fork.
It has a pre 1 1/8" headset, slightly larger than 1", but for a 1" fork. ("BMX" style headset) I'll have to convert it with loose ball bearings.
In the winter so far it's done very well. The wide tires are good to soak up bumps, and it grips in snow and ice. The geometry is weird (54cm seat tube, 60cm top tube...) but I've found a way to fit it to me properly. In the summer I run Marathon 26x1.75's.
Haven't had any problems yet, but I can see why people chose to ride fixed gears in places with harsh weather. So much less maintenance. Speed modulation could be done through the gear, reducing the constant sandy, salty, gritty wear on your rims.
The frame was a good find - 20$ for a 1982 Velo Sport mountain bike, back when mountain bikes were basically 26" touring bikes. It has burly dropouts, and an extended wheelbase for panier use. I've found that in the winter panniers are not ideal, they get caught by the sidewinds too much, so I use my messenger bag.
It's built with good, practical parts, and is soon to be converted to threadless with a Surly Long Haul Trucker fork.
It has a pre 1 1/8" headset, slightly larger than 1", but for a 1" fork. ("BMX" style headset) I'll have to convert it with loose ball bearings.
In the winter so far it's done very well. The wide tires are good to soak up bumps, and it grips in snow and ice. The geometry is weird (54cm seat tube, 60cm top tube...) but I've found a way to fit it to me properly. In the summer I run Marathon 26x1.75's.
Haven't had any problems yet, but I can see why people chose to ride fixed gears in places with harsh weather. So much less maintenance. Speed modulation could be done through the gear, reducing the constant sandy, salty, gritty wear on your rims.
