Commuter Bicycle Pics
06-24-10 | 11:51 PM
#6626
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,977
Likes: 1
From: 52°57'N 6°21'E
Bikes: Giant OCR
Can't compete with some of these great bikes, but might as well add mine!
'89-'91 ish Miyata Seven Ten (710) 54cm. Bought from a nice oldie on Craigslist for $250! Great deal in my book especially around Boston! Added about $150 in upgrades to make it suitable for commuting (lights not on for picture - 1W blaze and LD600), and will be starting my new job in a few weeks! Can't wait
'89-'91 ish Miyata Seven Ten (710) 54cm. Bought from a nice oldie on Craigslist for $250! Great deal in my book especially around Boston! Added about $150 in upgrades to make it suitable for commuting (lights not on for picture - 1W blaze and LD600), and will be starting my new job in a few weeks! Can't wait
How did you get your name MijnWraak? (Just wondering as I'm Dutch)
06-25-10 | 12:55 PM
#6627
Noobie of the year :)
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 287
Likes: 0
From: Hour South of Boston
Bikes: 1980's Miyata Seven Ten
The silver one is for transporting coffee coolattas to my girlfriend 
as it's stiffer and doesn't allow it to slide left or right (I tried using the black plastic one but it fell out on the way and got everywhere haha)Heh, I was trying to find an original username a few years ago for another forum and just put phrases into a translator. Thought it sounded nice and My Revenge is pretty sweet ^_^
06-25-10 | 04:03 PM
#6628
Junior Member
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Here's my 08 Aurora 59cm. Although it's pretty sporty for a touring rig, it's a great commuter. Picked it up as a new build from a guy who just didn't quite fit it (plus, I think his wife was making him cull the herd). I've got OMM rack, Easton EA50 SL's, Full 105, Thompson front and rear. I just added the leatherette bar tape this last weekend. Now she's just waiting for a brooks and some cages that work with the scheme. I picked it up for a song, so I'm super glad I got it, but I'm considering a Surly Cross Check build for the winter commuting season. I'd really like to fit 700x45's with studs for winter time. My commute is 12-20 miles roundtrip, and this Aurora is super comfy...and pretty fast for a "tourer" [IMG]file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/HPOWNE%7E1/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot.png[/IMG][IMG]file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/HPOWNE%7E1/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-1.png[/IMG]
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06-26-10 | 09:25 AM
#6629
Noobie of the year :)
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 287
Likes: 0
From: Hour South of Boston
Bikes: 1980's Miyata Seven Ten
Open the attachment up in a new tab/window, and copy the URL, then put [IMG] tags around it
(IMG)https://www.bikeforums.net/attachment...5&d=1277503092(/URL) - just switch parantheses to [brackets]
(IMG)https://www.bikeforums.net/attachment...5&d=1277503092(/URL) - just switch parantheses to [brackets]
06-26-10 | 02:59 PM
#6631
On a Mission from God
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 2,009
Likes: 5
From: Thibodaux, LA
Bikes: '10 Surly LHT, Rat-rod Klunker, '82 Peugeot PH12 Centennial
Still haven't gotten around to putting fenders on my everyday beater bike, but here she is with new Kenda Kwest 100PSI tires. Went for a 32 mile ride this morning, and the roadie group I was with didn't drop me until about mile 25. Blackburn rack, homemade lights, Nashbar butterfly bar, and a road bike freewheel (I live in Louisiana, no hills).
06-26-10 | 03:35 PM
#6632
Junior Member
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Open the attachment up in a new tab/window, and copy the URL, then put [IMG] tags around it
(IMG)https://www.bikeforums.net/attachment...5&d=1277503092(/URL) - just switch parantheses to [brackets]
(IMG)https://www.bikeforums.net/attachment...5&d=1277503092(/URL) - just switch parantheses to [brackets]
06-26-10 | 05:49 PM
#6633
Noobie of the year :)
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 287
Likes: 0
From: Hour South of Boston
Bikes: 1980's Miyata Seven Ten
oops, do [ IMG ] url [ /img ] without spaces ^_^ sorry! the (URL) was a typo :3
I took a picture so its easier to see
without the [/QUOTE]! forgot to crop that out haha
I took a picture so its easier to see
without the [/QUOTE]! forgot to crop that out haha
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06-26-10 | 07:34 PM
#6634
Born Again Pagan
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 2,241
Likes: 2
From: Southwestern Ontario
Bikes: Schwinn hybrid, Raleigh MTB
Still haven't gotten around to putting fenders on my everyday beater bike, but here she is with new Kenda Kwest 100PSI tires. Went for a 32 mile ride this morning, and the roadie group I was with didn't drop me until about mile 25. Blackburn rack, homemade lights, Nashbar butterfly bar, and a road bike freewheel (I live in Louisiana, no hills).
06-27-10 | 07:31 AM
#6636
On a Mission from God
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 2,009
Likes: 5
From: Thibodaux, LA
Bikes: '10 Surly LHT, Rat-rod Klunker, '82 Peugeot PH12 Centennial
06-27-10 | 04:33 PM
#6637
Senior Member
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 306
Likes: 1
From: Fishers, In
Bikes: 2010 Surly Long Haul Trucker - Blue Velvet
1984 Trek 520 Touring Bike
This is my daily commuter. (7.33 Miles each way.)
It's a 1984 Trek 520 Touring Bike
The front wheel is a 27" Superchampion with a Continental Ultrasport Tire
The rear wheel is a 27" Matrix Safari with a Continental UltraGatorskin Tire
The rear rack is a Jim Blackburn
The seat is about to be replaced by a Brooks B17
The Pannier is borrowed from a co-worker.
The Fenders are SKS 45mm Fenders.
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It's a 1984 Trek 520 Touring Bike
The front wheel is a 27" Superchampion with a Continental Ultrasport Tire
The rear wheel is a 27" Matrix Safari with a Continental UltraGatorskin Tire
The rear rack is a Jim Blackburn
The seat is about to be replaced by a Brooks B17
The Pannier is borrowed from a co-worker.
The Fenders are SKS 45mm Fenders.
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06-28-10 | 12:14 PM
#6639
This bike is cat approved
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,531
Likes: 0
From: Lincoln, NE
Bikes: To many to list...
Exactly and the step through frame is a must for some women who claim (based on lots of their own experience) of being enormously clumsy. I don't know if I'll ever buy my wife a bike that isn't a step through bike again. No matter the type because its so easy to get whatever type of bike frame (mountain, road, vintage bike) with that quality and build it up how she wants it.
I have a Women's AMF Scorcher roadbike that I plan on fixing up to ride around for myself for a fun cruiser or something cool. Why? It looks freaking awesome with everything red, bartape, seat and just looks like some sort of weird hotrod roadbike. I don't really care if its a women's bike its going to be awesome. =)
I have a Women's AMF Scorcher roadbike that I plan on fixing up to ride around for myself for a fun cruiser or something cool. Why? It looks freaking awesome with everything red, bartape, seat and just looks like some sort of weird hotrod roadbike. I don't really care if its a women's bike its going to be awesome. =)
06-29-10 | 05:30 AM
#6640
Junior Member
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 170
Likes: 3
From: Arlington, MA, USA
Bikes: 1981 Panasonic DX-2000, 1986 Cannondale SR500, 1991 Specialized Crossroads, ???? Surly Long Haul Trucker (700c)
06-29-10 | 07:19 PM
#6642
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 272
Likes: 3
From: an island in WA
Bikes: Xtracycle cruiser bike
06-29-10 | 08:37 PM
#6643
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 6,566
Likes: 1,065
From: Berwyn PA
Bikes: I hate bikes!
1986 Bridgestone 400. I added a bunch of stuff that I had on hand and it is a really nice riding bike. These were considered to be the "lower end" of Bridgestone's line but I really like it!
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06-29-10 | 09:07 PM
#6644
Flying Under the Radar
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 4,116
Likes: 1
From: Northeast PA
Bikes: 10' SuperiorLite SL Club | 06' Giant FCR3 | 2010 GT Avalanche 3.0 Disc
I love my bridgestone MTB. And that is the first time I have ever seen drop brake levers used horizontally. It all came out really nice though.
06-30-10 | 01:26 PM
#6647
Junior Member
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
From: Minneapolis (aka: Bike City), Minnesota
Bikes: Mutant 1981 Schwinn Caliente (commuter bike), Refurbished 1970's SEARS Austro-Daimler ESGE Austria Germany Bike (Road Bike)
All-American frame rebuilt with Euro Flair!
My European-inspired, refurbished Schwinn Caliente commuter bike!
The inspiration:
(My grandmother, touring Europe in the 40's):
The inspiration:
(My grandmother, touring Europe in the 40's):
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06-30-10 | 08:34 PM
#6648
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 6,566
Likes: 1,065
From: Berwyn PA
Bikes: I hate bikes!
The bag is an older style" Kevin"s Bag from Rivendell. I think they renamed it and it is now the Sackville xtra small. I know some folks don't care for Rivendell but this bag is really well made and really useful.
