That's actually my exact plan. I'll turn this into an ultra-heavy training cycle over time (needed a bike ASAP cuz the old truck just won't cut it anymore). All that really involves for my simple tastes is new cranks w/chain rings (for some top end, because even on my commute, not pushing too hard, I am on the 3rd ring in top gear), some killer brake pads (that hold up to wet weather just a tad better), and a non-split bar (maybe, still on the fence here).

Until then, it gets me to school/work, and gets me there for (mostly) free!

How fast are you going in top gear? What's the gearing now? A typical 53/12 or 50/11 combo should good for more than 35-40 mph before you start spinning crazy fast.

Not much love for my new Schwinn World Tour DLX in the Touring Forum. I think it's bad ass...

Maybe they're just struck speechless by the awesomeness of your new ride! But seriously, nice bike - I read your thread in the Touring Forum and it sounds like you scored yourself a nice deal.

Helmut, the Schwinn looks great. I have a Schwinn hybrid I ride to work some as it is the only frame I own that fits me. Ride it like you stole it. Wing Nut.

if you're going to give one to fizzaly, you've got to bring enough for the whole class

Hi,

New to these forums.

Here is my "soulless" Internet commuter bike 25 mile+ RT commute, 60% on limestone and gravel trails and 40% road and 50+ mile joy rides. Good so far after a few months.

Only things I have changed so far is rack, my favorite Sella Italia seat, seat clamp and post, and Ritchie speedmax 700x32 tires. This replaced my mountain bike and it is great on the trial, very good on the road, and great in the rain and mud (just cleaned after a 25 mile muddy ride in the rain.

Going to keep my eye out for a good, used road bike.

Cheers!
Gene

Yet Another Windsor Tourist. So far, so good. Thanks to Stringbreaker for the tips on wheel bearing adjustment, etc. Mine needed all of that.

Allright im officially done updating and working on my good ole trusty raleigh M-80 she got a good bath today after spending a while under a tree getting sap dripped on her. I am loving the 1" threadless conversion so much better than that darn threaded, and you gotta love my coca cola basket it fits my laptop and backpack in it perfectly.

I don't have that many bikes...

This little guy has been one of my longest serving bikes and wasn't seeing much duty in his previous incarnation (fixed gear) as I have been having trouble riding my mono speed bikes as one of the pistons (legs) has not been working as well as it should and if it is windy or steep the good leg has to work way too hard.

The 5 speed has a pretty low range despite the big assed chain ring (it's a small wheeled thing) and I can spin these gears quite well... even with one leg.

Here's mine. A $99 Nashbar frame built up with parts I had lying around. Fun project to assemble, and came out with a decent bike. My biggest innovation was the 'Power Grips' pedal straps, which I really love. My commute is only 2-3 miles most days, so I ride in wearing my office attire, including shoes.

IMG00232-20100615-1346..jpg

Those look like comfortable, functional commuters! However, my back hurts just looking at the gold one; that's a long reach to those shifters. Is there no end to your coolness factor, Sixty Fiver?

That's a nice build!

The Twenty has almost the same reach as my touring bike with a little more drop to the hoods and is really comfortable (for me) as I can't ride in an upright posture for any distance due to back issues... I spend almost all my time on the hoods when the bars are this low which is only a 2-3 inch drop and the shifter is in a handy spot.

If I am going on longer rides and not blasting around the city at high velocity I can easily raise the bars to a level position.

The girl's bikes get a lot of looks and many compliments... there are a few parents who like the idea of having a bike like the white Raleigh Saffron as I will never have to buy my oldest daughter another bike.

Will be looking at building up a similar bike for my ten year old daughter as she is going to outgrow her blue cruiser and she wants a Twenty which of course get modded out so it can provide her with a lifetime of service as well.

You have such a beautiful family 65er.

I am a very lucky guy... my oldest daughter always rides shotgun behind and just beside her little sister... when she can keep up.



There is one more R20 in the family that I built for my fiance that she really adores.

We must be quite the sight when we are all out riding together and right now she and her Twenty are a thousand miles away and I am looking forward to being able to take a picture of all these bikes together again.

This is the result of my homemade camo paint job using rattle cans and finishing up with three coats of clear coat.


I painted the rack and water bottle cages to match the frame. Looks good I think.


One final look.


I didn't paint over the decals because I wanted to keep them.

What sorta rear derailleur is that? Did you spray over it?

That is a Grunge guard.

My '09 Norco Kokanee , does a dirty vehicle make the bike look cleaner

My fenders+slicks+saddle bag are coming in the mail, but i think my bike is coming along pretty well.

Edit: I took off the u-lock up front, for obvious reasons. One bump and it already fell off.

I really like this Windsor

Just needs some slicks and fenders

My LeMond Fillmore (Fixed) with added fenders and rear rack

ack! haven't got toooo muddy yet I have a shower at work

Gene

~3 years old. Been hit and she's still kicking.
This isn't my usual commute. Breaking in the brooks for a Gunnar Crosshairs build.
From the south side of Chicago, you can see the Sears Tower in the background.
CIMG0051.jpg