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Here's my old 1980's Norco Pinnacle I commuterized. I ride year round to work and back about 6 miles each way in all kinds of weather except for maybe the worst winter storms. Its not pretty, but it does the job for me.

That is a really good looking bike.

I can believe it. When I try to go into a more aggressive position on my B-17, it hurts. It also feels like my sit bones and butt would do better with something narrower whenever I lean into the drops on my bike.

if you have any more than 3" of saddle to bar drop[meaning bars lower than saddle] dont bother with a brooks - get something italian instead. otherwise there is no substitute.


.....and a pic to validate posting in this thread. back to the small chainring now. i like to spin

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Brooks makes a saddle for every purpose... for road riding they make this saddle called a Professional and the B17 Imperial allows for a more aggressive position than a B17.

I have spent extended periods riding in the drops on my touring bike and the B17 has been wonderful.

I live in Lincoln and started commuting again recently. My parents live in Omaha and the hills are exponentially more significant.

When I got my first real bike of my life I bought a barely used Marin Muirwoods at a used bike shop. It was a great bike and I really liked it. I sold it partly because I was always worried about scratching it up and I could always fir cheap good bikes to ride. I sold it all outfitted for commuting with everything on it. I think I sold it way too cheap now, but the money went to other projects. I guess I don't have any regrets.

im really liking that.

Thanks it's my first conversion.Planning to get end bar shifters and change out crank to 2 or 1 speed system in front and change to 7 speed cassette in the rear.
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Before conversion:
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That seatpost is...impressive.

Validation... and I like to spin too.

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Saddle is a Brooks made Lycette L'Avenir... very comfortable... even with more saddle to bar drop.

i'll admit i thought he was just talking about the wider style. i stand corrected.

are we comparing chainring sizes here? haha. i can still hold ~60kmh on a flat with this setup... ~140rpm...

This is my folding bike I use for commuting. Only 9.5KG which is perfect for my train commute in from Cheshunt in to London (I live about 2 miles from the station). I know I am biased, but I do think this little Urban Lite 1 16" folding bicycle is great and soooo light!
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Warrior76, welcome to bikeforums! I had no luck viewing your bike, either from the attachment or the link. But I have a 16" wheeled folding Dahon, so I do agree they're handy. In Chicago, we are not allowed to take bikes on rush hour trains. But folders are an exception, as long as they are bagged. So that opens up a realm of options.

Hello Chicago! Yes the same in London too so it makes commuting with a bike very difficult. My bike came with a free carry bag, so very handy for tubes and trains. I love folding bikes :)

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Recently added a rack, pannier and handlebar-mounted bottle cage to my daily driver.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4012/...77e74511_o.jpg

Within a month, I'll be taking delivery on this beauty though.

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More pics of the Specialized when I finally get to take it for more than a test ride.

Here we go.

http://www.buybuybicycles.com/yellowUrbanLite1.jpg

That rear fender is out of control. It is just so.... excited.

Giggity Giggity Goo! :D

The Raleigh runs a 52 with a 17/19 fixed and fixed set up... won't hold 60 kmh for too long with this set up or any set up I have but the gearing is good for holding 40kmh for a good hour. :)

Anyways... got in a nice commute today riding something a little more practical and was not sure if I was commuting or looking to get out and do a little touring.

Got the summer tyres on which really pick up the road speed over the winter / cx tyres and added a second bottle cage and a snappy new kickstand.

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newest config for my felt.....

40 kph = 25 mph. You can hold that for an HOUR on that bike? Either you're my hero, or you're full of beans.

It's actually more bike than I can ride right now... a back injury a few years ago slowed me down a great deal but before that was in some pretty spectacular shape and could knock down that sub 40 on a fixed gear... and was riding 10,000 miles a year at the time so I could do this.

Guys were doing this 60 years ago on bikes that were no nicer than my old Raleigh which is a very nice 531 bike under that decoupage and with it's racing saddle it weighs just a spot over 19 pounds.

Have ridden 1 hour time trials on heavier geared bikes (21 pounds) and also managed to hit the 40 km mark in 59 minutes and change... with better technology modern racers can exceed this and the gains are primarily due to improvements in aerodynamics of the bike and rider equipment.

But you still need a great engine.

Merck rode 50 km in an hour in wool, a leather hairnet, and with clips and straps on a conventional, albeit very lightweight, track bike... with a very bad back and in a lot of pain.

He's my hero.

She has been a good bike for a very long time... upgraded her with the trekking bars and some vintage XTR this spring, just installed a new SRAM chain and 11-30 cassette, and a new side stand... and love the new set up.

Shifts are as smooth as butter on glass, stops on a dime, and she should see a few century rides this year.

Sixty what does just a 531 frame weight?? I have thinking of getting a Soma DC or ES frame. I wondered if my money might be better spent on a older frame that could take modern bits.