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Originally Posted by Mariner Fan
Hey Chip. Is that a Busch & Muller 4D Toplight in the center? Man, I thought those were the bomb but the Cateyes are bright as hell!
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"Let us hope our weapons are never needed --but do not forget what the common people knew when they demanded the Bill of Rights: An armed citizenry is the first defense, the best defense, and the final defense against tyranny. If guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns. Only the police, the secret police, the military, the hired servants of our rulers. Only the government -- and a few outlaws. I intend to be among the outlaws" - Edward Abbey
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Originally Posted by Michel Gagnon
Chip, And the two lights you have on the side are?
Thanks.
Thanks.
I got my new bad weather commuter finished today, no more abusing the Fuji in all the salt and muck.
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"Let us hope our weapons are never needed --but do not forget what the common people knew when they demanded the Bill of Rights: An armed citizenry is the first defense, the best defense, and the final defense against tyranny. If guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns. Only the police, the secret police, the military, the hired servants of our rulers. Only the government -- and a few outlaws. I intend to be among the outlaws" - Edward Abbey
"Let us hope our weapons are never needed --but do not forget what the common people knew when they demanded the Bill of Rights: An armed citizenry is the first defense, the best defense, and the final defense against tyranny. If guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns. Only the police, the secret police, the military, the hired servants of our rulers. Only the government -- and a few outlaws. I intend to be among the outlaws" - Edward Abbey
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Originally Posted by RonH
These are my bikes:
2001 Litespeed Tuscany____2005 Jamis Nova cyclocross (my commuter)
2001 Litespeed Tuscany____2005 Jamis Nova cyclocross (my commuter)
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Originally Posted by 2_i
What brand is the kickstand on Jamis?
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Originally Posted by TCNJ2UofM
It looks to me like it's not a kickstand. Instead, it's a little stand that is used for making quick repairs (usually on the road). It looks like the legs are foldable and there's a dial for adjusting the height.
I am happy to post below a pic of my bike used for commuting. It seems that here is a place where I can do that without an immediate ridicule. The bike was originally Trek 730 but now only the frame remains original.
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Originally Posted by 2_i
Well, many two-legged kickstands can be used for repairs. I barely ever use anything else, whether on the road or at home. However, indeed the Jamis' stand appears to have some special feature.
I am happy to post below a pic of my bike used for commuting. It seems that here is a place where I can do that without an immediate ridicule. The bike was originally Trek 730 but now only the frame remains original.
I am happy to post below a pic of my bike used for commuting. It seems that here is a place where I can do that without an immediate ridicule. The bike was originally Trek 730 but now only the frame remains original.
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Originally Posted by AndyGrow
My brand new 2004 model Kona Smoke. Haven't ridden it yet...it's my spring/summer/fall commuter!
Thanks much,
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Originally Posted by I-Like-To-Bike
Where did you get the rear basket? It looks like the type/size I bought in Germany many years ago and I could use some replacements.
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I am also quite interested in the rear basket. Is there any way to get them here in the USA? I've been searching for a good-looking rear basket for a quite a long time now.
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Originally Posted by chicbicyclist
I am also quite interested in the rear basket. Is there any way to get them here in the USA? I've been searching for a good-looking rear basket for a quite a long time now.
The mesh is not good if you want to carry heavy loads because it easily deforms. Better for heavy loads are baskets out of sparse thicker wire. On the other hand, fine-mesh baskets can be good in the front, since heavy loads there would affect steering, while you might want to have an option of containing small objects somewhere.
Some issue is of attaching a basket to a rack. In Germany you can get dedicated clamps for a few euro that attach quickly and work very well.
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I actually use those wire baskets. I use bungy cords so I can easilly remove it because I mostly do utility cycling anyway. The only probelm is, it is white. I hate how it stands out on my mostly silver/dark green bike. I actually know that topeak basket you are talking about. I had my eyes on it until I saw yours.
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Here is my commuter.
1986(?) Schwinn World Tour.
Originally a 12 spd, converted to Fixed Gear.
Gearing = 40x15.
I am still using the original size wheels (27x 1 1/4).
I ride it an average of 11 - 16 miles per day.
Sorry about the low-res pics.. Took them with an old sony digicam.
1986(?) Schwinn World Tour.
Originally a 12 spd, converted to Fixed Gear.
Gearing = 40x15.
I am still using the original size wheels (27x 1 1/4).
I ride it an average of 11 - 16 miles per day.
Sorry about the low-res pics.. Took them with an old sony digicam.
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Hi. This is my first ever post and here is my commuter bike. It takes me between 12 and 24 miles every week day accross the worst bits of London. Fantastic bike and even better with a Rohloff and the slicks. Never going back to traditional gears or 26" wheels again. Needs a bit of a wipe though.
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gizmoclunky... a Rohloff? I hate you.
No, seriously, that's a nice bike. I'm going internal hubs this year myself. Only it won't be a Rohloff. Not that I have anything against Rohloff.
No, seriously, that's a nice bike. I'm going internal hubs this year myself. Only it won't be a Rohloff. Not that I have anything against Rohloff.
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This is my one and only, beloved '96 Fischer X-calibur. I've added a Cateye HL-EL500, a Cateye TL-LD1000, a Mars 3.0, slick tires, and standard pedals with toe clips. I replaced the grip shifters with trigger shifters (rapidfire?) when I bought the bike new. The gears have never worked quite right but I love the bike anyway.
My current commute is about 3 miles each way with a few gently rolling hills. Sometimes paved road, sometimes dirt. Here in the desert I don't have to worry too much about bad weather. It may be hard to notice from my photos but, I am especially proud of the matching maroon paint job, gold water bottle cage, and metallic pink pedals.
My current commute is about 3 miles each way with a few gently rolling hills. Sometimes paved road, sometimes dirt. Here in the desert I don't have to worry too much about bad weather. It may be hard to notice from my photos but, I am especially proud of the matching maroon paint job, gold water bottle cage, and metallic pink pedals.
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Originally Posted by unkchunk
gizmoclunky... a Rohloff? I hate you.
No, seriously, that's a nice bike. I'm going internal hubs this year myself. Only it won't be a Rohloff. Not that I have anything against Rohloff.
No, seriously, that's a nice bike. I'm going internal hubs this year myself. Only it won't be a Rohloff. Not that I have anything against Rohloff.
Thanks. I know that the Rohloff is overkill but I couldn't resist the fabulousness of it. It's great to know that there is one thing less to worry about.....
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This is my new ride. It is an Avanti Blade (2006), base model with a few extras bolted on. Most came off the previous MTB (Diamondback Topanga).
Front Lights: Cateye HL510 1W LED (a beast) & a Kathmandu blinky, both on a Minoura space grip.
Rear Lights: Cateye TL1000 and TL500
Noisemakers: AirZound2 + Bell
Blackburn MTN-1 rack (yes it fits the road frame!), hold Ortleib Back Roller pannier (not shown).
No name plastic mudguard fitted properly to the front fork, but bolted onto the rear rack at the back.
Avocet Gell Flex saddle. This is the third bike its been on. Not sure whether it has moulded to my backside or visa versa, but sure is comfortable.
Last time it rained when I rode 25mm of rain fell during the 20min ride, so the mudguards were useless, but I don't think anything would cope
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Originally Posted by gizmoclunky
Hi. This is my first ever post and here is my commuter bike. It takes me between 12 and 24 miles every week day accross the worst bits of London. Fantastic bike and even better with a Rohloff and the slicks. Never going back to traditional gears or 26" wheels again. Needs a bit of a wipe though.
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Originally Posted by grolby
Holy smokes! Are you sure your seatpost is long enough!?
I'm 6' 6" and even though the bike is an XL (one of only 10 imported into Britain) I have to have the post quite high. Doesn't feel that way though. It's quite hard to find big bikes in the UK.
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Originally Posted by 2_i
I am happy to post below a pic of my bike used for commuting. It seems that here is a place where I can do that without an immediate ridicule. The bike was originally Trek 730 but now only the frame remains original.
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Originally Posted by Dang
Originally Posted by 2_i
I am happy to post below a pic of my bike used for commuting. It seems that here is a place where I can do that without an immediate ridicule. The bike was originally Trek 730 but now only the frame remains original.
https://www.nordicgroup.us/bikecoff/
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Originally Posted by chipcom
Those are Mars 3.0s Nice little lights, multple modes, amber lens on the sides.
I got my new bad weather commuter finished today, no more abusing the Fuji in all the salt and muck.
I got my new bad weather commuter finished today, no more abusing the Fuji in all the salt and muck.
chip,
how did you mount that rear rack with those disc brakes?? i've been trying to find one i could mount on my cannondale F600... local bike shop even said i couldn't do it. so... i sold the F600 and now i see this pic.
did you fabricate something or just tinker with it until it fit??
thanks,
Rich
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