Mine used to look like that.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3032/...0e5303366c.jpg

Since then, it's morphed into this:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2771/...080f4019d7.jpg

though right now I've got skinnier tires on it for the spring. In a few weeks, I'll be putting knobby tires on it and taking it out of commuting rotation for the summer.

I love how many different things you can do with this bike.

First love

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/o...7/P1051952.jpg

:D

Have not weighed the frame and fork alone but would probably be looking at about 5 pounds.

My ride: '99 Raleigh R600
 

Here's what I'm riding. Raleigh R600 (pretty sure it's from 1999 because of the nifty color shifting paint) that I got on craigslist. Love it, but would ultimately like something with braze-ons.

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Simpled things up today with 6 speeds and my backpack and then ended up picking up a huge box which just squeezed between the bars... scored a rotary tool kit with every accessory one could want at the hardware store for 66% off the $120.00 reg price and at $40.00 could not pass up that deal.

Can't wait to find some correct Peugeot fenders for this old girl and have a Peugeot rack to mount up as well... was running the bike as a fg for a few weeks and converted it back over my morning coffee using much better parts (Huret) than the original Simplex bits.

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikep...pring2010a.JPG
http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikep...pring2010a.JPG

^^^ Lovin' the paint job on that Peugeot. I especially like the fork treatment.

That is awesome.

Copper is a hard to find colour... there are tons of bright green and day glo orange Peugeots here, have seen quite a few red ones, and a number of purple-blue models (a really nice colour) but am thinking copper was about as sedate a colour you could get in a 70's Peugeot and may have not been a big seller.

Did not have anywhere to go today but took trhe Pug out on errands and just loved it... she's pretty fast and rides very smoothly on our less than perfect spring roads and the 27 by 1 1/4 tyres don't hurt either.

My 05 Bianchi Pista frankenbike commuter.

This steed has gone through several phases in life: stock urban speedster bike, roadbike w/ bullhorns, and now it has been pressed into service as a commuter/townie.

I recently managed to get 32mm tires on it for a comfier ride as well as an SKS rear fender (not shown). These should let me do some light hardpack rails/trails, but they may be too heavy for my liking...we'll see.

Current gearing is 42x16, but I will be moving down to a 40x16 what with the larger tires and the stuff I carry in my bag to work.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4047/...b6da2bd0_b.jpg

Hi everyone! My first post here:

This is my 1992 TREK 800 Antelope turned into a 700c rims Commuter and Touring Bike!

Here is the frame, now with 700c brake bosses.
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/h...Foto-A0194.jpg

Here is the fork.
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/h...Foto-A0192.jpg

Frame and fork after painting.
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/h...Foto-A0228.jpg

And the bike ready to work!
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/h...Foto-A0279.jpg

Some upgrades are coming.
Surly Cross Check fork, new cr-mo stem, and new saddle.

Ride it to University, 5km away from home.

Looks Good.

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Os80BGPtmH8/S-...800/01SLHT.jpg
I posted a picture of this quite some time back. But it's changed a good bit since then.
My 2009 Surly LHT. Was using it to commute on. Never really racked up a whole lot of miles on it, or REALLY enjoyed the way it rides.
It's just sitting now, waiting to be sold.
-Gene-

This is a Raleigh Record I just finished converting to hybrid commuter today for my wife. She wanted something better than her Schwinn Varsity 10speed cruiser to commute on. Its from the 80's and purple how could she ask for more? =)

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Additions include

Planet bike fenders
Suntour 6 speed shifters
cheap shimano brake levers
Handlebar from a parts mountain bike
Blackburn rack
700c wheels from a Hybrid I sold a while ago
Brand new take off pedals from another bike

It needs some final adjustments and trimming, but its raining so I am waiting for her to ride it.

Amani - That LHT looks awesome and if you have trouble finding it a new home I will be surprised.

Hi all. Been looking at the site for a long time and finally decided to jump in.

I've been bike commuting for about two and a half years, Brooklyn to Columbus Circle in Manhattan in all four seasons. My ride is about 20 mi. roundtrip but variable depending on the route I take. I've put somewhere around 5,500 mi. on this C600 but don't know exactly due to having gone without a computer for some intervals.

Sorry about the poor cell phone picture. Nice to meet all of you!

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I got my TriCross all set up the way I want it now, and took some new pix for your viewing pleasure:

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q...s/IMG_1377.jpg

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q...s/IMG_1380.jpg

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q...s/IMG_1381.jpg

The only thing I need to do is find a seat bag that is small enough not to interfere with the Topeak MTX rack or bag. Sometimes, I don't need the big bag and just want the little seat bag.

Jeremy - Really sweet looking bike... I'd consider running full fenders as your bike's drive will thank you for it as will people who are following you in the rain.

Just installed the fenders on my new old Pug as she was looking pretty naked and did not look right without her proper skirts on.

Nice looking commuter :)

You could try a frame bag instead of a seat bag, or stuff your most important gear into an old water bottle. I've been riding with a 750ml bottle for a while, it fits all gear needed to repair a tube, a spare tube and a MacGyver tool.

I've been thinking about this. I didn't think of the protection to the drive, and it is a good point. Any idea where I can get some proper fenders? On the other hand, I'm not sure I have the right mounting points for proper fenders. I don't see any more holes to mount anything else to. By the way, I do like your Peugot and deeridiot's Raleigh. Both very classy.

Both good ideas! I found a seat/handlebar bag at amazon that would use my Brooks' lugs that were designed for bags. Also, I found this small frame bag at performancecycle.com that might work.

The seat bag would be mounted higher, but may still be too big when the tail bag is on. The frame bag may be too small. *sigh* that is the problem with shopping online. What do you think?

Your bike looks okay in the rear as the fender stays could share mounting space with the rack... seems like the Tricross has no fork mounts so you would need to use p clips.

I like Planet Bike fenders a good deal as well as Zefals which have have served me quite well.

http://www.specialized.com/OA_MEDIA/.../9001-61_l.jpg
Tricross definitely has fender eyelets.
-Gene-

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A GT Traffic 4.0. Nothing super fancy but it gets me around fast enough. I don't usually have the bags when I go to work but they come in handy during the rainy season. The wife and I were on a picnic when she took this picture.

A bike can't be a called a commuter unless it has fenders... these are OEM Peugeot fenders which are light (aluminium) and quite a solid, rattle free fit.

Their stock fittings don't work with modern frames as the adjustment point is at the eyelet and they use a much heavier fender rod but they can be modified... the top of the fender also lacks a brake tab as they were bolted to the seat stay bridge but you can add an aftermarket clamp / clip as I did.

I think the reason I like this thread so much is the fenders... most bikes look naked without them.

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikep...010fender2.JPG

"Nothing fancy" looks like a pretty nice bike...