Commuter Bicycle Pics
Haven't seen one of them in a while
11-03-10 | 07:32 AM
#7253
Applying for Membership..
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 41
Likes: 0
From: Ashburn, Virginia
Bikes: Lynskey Cooper Ti, Surly CrossCheck, Motobecane Fantom Pro Ti, StumpJumper Xtra-cycle
Just finished building my new commuter. So far it's been great. Previously I was on doing my time on my road bike. I thought I'd give a more classic look and laid back seating position a shot. It's an old Cross Check. I'm proud of it. It was my first build on my own, so I keep showing it off! 
11-03-10 | 10:39 AM
#7255
Stealing Spokes since 82'
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 1,875
Likes: 0
From: Boy-z, Ideeeho
Bikes: The always reliable kuwie
I was always surprised they never made it, I got set of old magura's ive been thinking about using on something, but i never liked the fact they are bright yellow maybe ill give em paint job and start a new project.
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11-03-10 | 04:55 PM
#7258
Tawp Dawg
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 1,221
Likes: 0
From: Anchorage, AK
Bikes: '06 Surly Pugsley, '14 Surly Straggler, '88 Kuwahara Xtracycle, '10 Motobecane Outcast 29er, '?? Surly Cross Check (wife's), '00 Trek 4500 (wife's), '12 Windsor Oxford 3-speed (dogs')
Nice! Mismatched brakes (aka the "brake mullet"); fenders, slicks, and north road bars on a MTB frame; and a b1tchin' The Maxx paint job = sweet frankenbike. Looks like a fun ride.
11-03-10 | 09:13 PM
#7259
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 518
Likes: 0
From: Portland, OR
Just finished building my new commuter. So far it's been great. Previously I was on doing my time on my road bike. I thought I'd give a more classic look and laid back seating position a shot. It's an old Cross Check. I'm proud of it. It was my first build on my own, so I keep showing it off!
11-05-10 | 11:14 AM
#7260
Old, but not really wise
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 814
Likes: 0
From: Fairfax, VA commuting to Washington DC
Bikes: 2010 Kona Dew Drop (the daily driver),'07 Specialized Roubaix (the sports car), '99 ish Kona NuNu MTB (the SUV), Schwinn High Plains (circa 1992?) (the beater)
Okay -- I've been meaning to do this for a while. This is my day to day ride, a 2010 Kona Dew Drop, mostly stock, except for the cargo carrying items, bell and lights. The major additions are the Topeak Super Tourist rack, Avenir Excursion Panniers.
I'm still debating the merits of various fender options, and waiting until next pay period (or two).
*** hmmm.... why do the pictures show in edit mode, but not in the post itself?***
I'm still debating the merits of various fender options, and waiting until next pay period (or two).
*** hmmm.... why do the pictures show in edit mode, but not in the post itself?***
11-05-10 | 02:26 PM
#7261
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 773
Likes: 43
11-05-10 | 04:04 PM
#7262
Tawp Dawg
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 1,221
Likes: 0
From: Anchorage, AK
Bikes: '06 Surly Pugsley, '14 Surly Straggler, '88 Kuwahara Xtracycle, '10 Motobecane Outcast 29er, '?? Surly Cross Check (wife's), '00 Trek 4500 (wife's), '12 Windsor Oxford 3-speed (dogs')
11-06-10 | 09:03 AM
#7263
Transpo Biker
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
From: NorCal
Bikes: Rivendell Sam Hillborne, Surly Long Haul Trucker, Civia Loring
Here's my Surly Long Haul Trucker with the recent addition of a Wald 137 basket. Love wire baskets on top of porteur racks! Light, tough, and extremely practical.
11-06-10 | 10:03 PM
#7271
Transpo Biker
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
From: NorCal
Bikes: Rivendell Sam Hillborne, Surly Long Haul Trucker, Civia Loring
Those are the 50-degree Aldrich bars from Civia:
https://www.ecovelo.info/2010/10/10/b...have-a-winner/
Thanks...
https://www.ecovelo.info/2010/10/10/b...have-a-winner/
Thanks...
11-06-10 | 10:03 PM
#7272
You gonna eat that?
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 14,917
Likes: 543
From: Fort Worth, Texas Church of Hopeful Uncertainty
Bikes: 1966 Raleigh DL-1 Tourist, 1973 Schwinn Varsity, 1983 Raleigh Marathon, 1994 Nishiki Sport XRS
The commuter with new wheelset and dyno lights
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11-07-10 | 05:18 PM
#7274
Born Again Pagan
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 2,241
Likes: 2
From: Southwestern Ontario
Bikes: Schwinn hybrid, Raleigh MTB
No work today, and no errands to run, so I took my commuter out on a relaxing, recreational ride down by the river. My favorite biking weather; not too hot,
and not too cool... just right. Took a pic while relaxing for a moment by the Thames. Yes... this London has a Thames river as well. Looks like the ducks were
taking a break, too. Unfortunately, that orange and black roadwork pylon and similar detritus is an all too common sight along the river. I'll never understand
why some folks have such disregard for the environment.
and not too cool... just right. Took a pic while relaxing for a moment by the Thames. Yes... this London has a Thames river as well. Looks like the ducks were
taking a break, too. Unfortunately, that orange and black roadwork pylon and similar detritus is an all too common sight along the river. I'll never understand
why some folks have such disregard for the environment.
11-07-10 | 06:19 PM
#7275
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 550
Likes: 0
Sixty Fiver I always admire the bikes you show us. Thanks. I can dream for free. The problem is when I try to find a bike in my frame size. Not all bikes are made 47 to 48 CM. And when they do they put 26ers instead of 700 C wheels on them. I am hooked on the feeling of speed with the 700s.