The guy on that century looked comfortable because he was ;)

Those are the Shimano R550, my weekend wheels, they're not bad for the $$$ a bit flexy and I put them out of true if I go too hard. I do century and double cantury rides with them and haven't had a problem. They make a difference to your times too. The other set are 36 spoke Deore LX hubslaced to Mavic touring rims with DT Swiss Alpine III spokes.

25 years and still going strong on your built wheels... impressive! If I get 5 - 7 years out of my set I'll be very happy. Do post a picture of your ride, I really dig the '70s and '80s road bikes, they had a certain character about them back then that's hard/impossible to find in the new gear and the fact that so many are still going strong and even becoming sought after speaks volumes about them.

It's still comfortable at the end of a double century :D

Let me know if you want to se more pics

Cyclaholic, thanks for the kind words. Glad to hear you have two sets of wheels! Of course, how silly of me to not think of that :rolleyes: And the second set are 36, at least some things have not changed! You will have to forgive me, I am very dated with my bike info. Here is my dated bike. An old Austro Daimler in 60cm. Model is AD-SLE. Frame made in Austria by Puch. Wish is had some braze on's, not even a water bottle :( I got the frame at a college bike auction back in '82. Collected parts here and there and tried to upgrade as better parts came along. Now, being a corporate stiff, I don't mix with the "used bike/unloved bike/stripped city bike" scene anymore. I just don't know where the old bikes go. Stores here don't sell used bikes. They just have new bikes starting at $1,000 and up.

Hubs are one piece Normandy high flange made in France both front and back. Rear derailure is Suntour VGT-Lux, front is the original Huret. Brakes are original Diacomp. Front rim was a cast off Avaya and rear is the only part I bought which is a Wobler 58 + box of spokes. Tank of a rim as I made it up 4x for touring. Can't convert to 700cm wheels so they stay 27"...remember those? Brooks sadle with a Campy post that came off a discarded bike that was run over by a car at college. Just put on cheap Shimano SPD mtb pedals which is the most money I have in the bike. It works. Based on input here I got a Cateye TL-ED1000 on the back and just picked up a Pyramid Power Beam for the front which is VERY visiable in blink mode. And some trimbrite tossed on for good measure. I just want to get back and forth for low cost, low risk. If I ever spend money on a nice bike it will be for weekend club rides like your Surly Long Haul Trucker. But having become addicted to other hobbies, I can see how it would be easty to have a quality commuter!

She works! And if someone steals her, I'd be bummed but not out much money.

that is the coolest bike i've seen in days. holy cow is that cool.

thanks dude :o

Dude, that's a cool bike! she has character :D I often see guys commuting on bikes like that and can't help but smile and think "there goes a real commuter, I bet he's got some interesting war stories from his years on the road"

If I had that bike, I'd consider replacing the stem and handlebar if they're as old as the bike, especially if you're 220 pounds. Aluminum fatigues and I'd hate to see you get hurt :) If it's a 22.0mm French fork, though, it may be tricky. http://www.sheldonbrown.com/velos.html#stem

well, i finally decided to take pics of my commuter. here she is.... (hopefully)
My trek is used most of time... the cannondale is used only when i'm carrying a lite load(i have another set of rims for it with slicks)
i've added a couple of things... but, they are mostly stock.

What lights are those? they look like little Maglite torches!....nice color, very cool :D

Your lighting is awesome. I am jealous of the fog light on the fork! I may copy that, you mind?

thanks, they are maglites without the internals... i made my own lighting system using the "geek" homemade lighting system thread. one is a 20watt and the other is a 10watt. 2-5.5 hr runtime depending on what combo i use. (i'm proud of it) :D

Mostly cheap (but well-maintained) parts, and I'm too lazy to crack the lockring on the freewheel, or replace the crankset (too much cash for what it's worth). Hence, it's a cheap single-speed MTB. I'd be upset if it were gone, though.

Certainly do copy it if you see where it would be helpful for you :) The difficult part is finding amber lights, though. That is a Cateye TL-LD170-F and I know Peter White Cycles still lists them, if you're looking for one. Otherwise Planet Bike makes a front blinkie with amber LEDs too.

Very nice indeed :D

I assume you're using MR16 globes? if so, are they a good fit in the maglites?

actually, i'm using MR11 bulbs... they fit perfectly into the bulb shell that is already in there.

I fitted some new SKS fenders in chrome finish, and my 36 spoke homebrew wheels with 28mm Conti Gatorskins back on.

Does it look ok?

Looks all business....and I'm feeling better now that I see the 36 spoke wheels :D

If I had a bike with an eyelet for lowriders up front I would sure put a rack on. I read on eBay from some guy who claims to have bought up all the early design front racks that Blackburn has discontinued making them. The concept of distributing the weight and down low around the centrafugal center seems like a good idea vs. loading up the rear. But alas, I don't have the ability to mount them.

eBay item 7203303588. Too bad shipping for you would be more than the item. How is the summer going!

Anyone else finding that there are a lot of pictures missing? Or is it just me?

On some of my previous posts I have found pictures missing.

Of the website where a picture is hosted goes down, or the person removes the picture, or the address of the picture changes, you're going to be missing the picture! Happens fairly often in a thread as old as this one. Most of the newer ones are here, but it is kind of sad that I can't see a lot of the older photos :(.

Here's mine. I use it to go to work 13 miles. I'm going to put some fenders on it as soon as I research what type would work best. Any ideas?

http://cdn-30.cdn.buzznet.com/assets...72108807-2.jpg

Planet Bike Hardcore Freddy Fenders. http://www.planetbike.com/fenders.html

Thanks Chip! Just placed my order.... :D

I was playing around taking pics in the dark tonight. Do those Cateye LD1000s (on the saddlebag) put out some light or what?

That's not why they're missing. Joe is having problems with the new server and he removed all the attachments, and is not sure he can restore them.

Bummer.