Commuter Bicycle Pics
11-10-10 | 01:42 PM
#7301
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 85
Likes: 1
From: USA
Bikes: 2015 Jamis Ventura Race
My goodness that's pretty!! Wow. I LOVE the fenders and front rack, what a beauty. Our grocery and kid-toting bike is my previous commuter, so I can't justify a replacement, but I'm GREEN with envy, get it? 
11-10-10 | 01:53 PM
#7303
Banned.
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 176
Likes: 0
From: Fort Worth, TX
Bikes: Mercier Kilo WT5, Fetish Cycles Fixation MTB, Schwinn Pro Stock 3 24" BMX, 70's Schwinn single speed beater
My wife, daughter and I rode to dinner the other evening. I had just finished converting my wifes old specialized over to a SS, and I think she will ride more often now that all she has to do is pedal.
11-10-10 | 03:12 PM
#7304
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
We're getting better at picking that stuff up.
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11-10-10 | 03:20 PM
#7305
Stealing Spokes since 82'
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 1,875
Likes: 0
From: Boy-z, Ideeeho
Bikes: The always reliable kuwie
My cat is lucky in the box department since i do the whole ebay thing as a third job so i always have all kinds of boxes laying around. Box+6month cat= entertainment for hours for all
11-10-10 | 03:56 PM
#7307
Transpo Biker
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
From: NorCal
Bikes: Rivendell Sam Hillborne, Surly Long Haul Trucker, Civia Loring
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11-10-10 | 04:21 PM
#7308
Born Again Pagan
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 2,241
Likes: 2
From: Southwestern Ontario
Bikes: Schwinn hybrid, Raleigh MTB
Here's the new rig, a 2011 Kona Dr. Fine.
Also, a video of the lighting at night (including my lovely wife's commentary).
View My Video
Also, a video of the lighting at night (including my lovely wife's commentary).
View My Video
of me getting run over. I once had a guy pull up beside me a stoplight and declare, "I could see you from a mile away!" My response
was, "That's sort of the point, isn't it?"
11-10-10 | 04:57 PM
#7309
Stealing Spokes since 82'
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 1,875
Likes: 0
From: Boy-z, Ideeeho
Bikes: The always reliable kuwie
Well its official the giant winter commuter is gonna be another drop bar MTB just picked up a used set of tektro levers and some old suntour "bar end" shifters i think they are actually flat bar thumb shifters but the way their set up will work better on the ends cant wait to finish her, should have it done this week
11-10-10 | 06:57 PM
#7311
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')
11-11-10 | 08:39 AM
#7312
Drunken Master
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 338
Likes: 1
From: Teaneck NJ
Bikes: Jamis Ranger 1.0 (Mutilated !!), Trek Portland
11-11-10 | 05:53 PM
#7313
Stealing Spokes since 82'
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 1,875
Likes: 0
From: Boy-z, Ideeeho
Bikes: The always reliable kuwie
Got a bit of work done with the giant, now its truly yet another drop bar MTB, im really liking how its turning out so far the frame is big for me though i might have to get a short stem, and thats about as high as im gonna be able to go with the seat, who knew im 5'9" riding a 21.5" frame. So far with having to buy new levers seat and front rim all in all im into this bike for a tad over 30bucks, about the only thing else i need is some grip tape which i have two rolls of mismatching UGLY tape im gonna use for now that my LBS gave me, im hoping to have it done by this weekend, as the weather guessers are thinking snow by next wed (doubtful)
11-11-10 | 05:58 PM
#7314
Transpo Biker
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
From: NorCal
Bikes: Rivendell Sam Hillborne, Surly Long Haul Trucker, Civia Loring
11-11-10 | 06:01 PM
#7316
Transpo Biker
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
From: NorCal
Bikes: Rivendell Sam Hillborne, Surly Long Haul Trucker, Civia Loring
11-12-10 | 12:29 AM
#7317
Bicycle Repair Man !!!
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 27,266
Likes: 150
From: YEG
Bikes: See my sig...
After what must have been something like 25,000 km that scruffy blue bar tape had to go... thinking that the black pulls everything together.
With winter approaching it will soon be time to hang up a good number of bikes and as my touring bike she has been retired from hard winter duty but I thought we could commute together until things get ugly and then she will be off the to the frame shop for some custom racks.
With winter approaching it will soon be time to hang up a good number of bikes and as my touring bike she has been retired from hard winter duty but I thought we could commute together until things get ugly and then she will be off the to the frame shop for some custom racks.
Last edited by Sixty Fiver; 11-12-10 at 12:38 AM.
11-12-10 | 10:28 AM
#7318
o_O
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 49
Likes: 0
From: Fort Collins, CO
Bikes: Cannondale Quick CX Ultra, Motobecane 700HT
My nice weather commuter, a 2010 Cannondale Quick CX Ultra:
Full res. gallery @ https://eseb.imgur.com/cannondale_quick_cx_ultra_2010
Extras: Ergon GC3s, hybrid A530 SPDs, full fenders, rack (Arkell panniers not in pic), lights, computer, tools in underseat bag, bottle cages (not in pic), pump and a bell.
Full res. gallery @ https://eseb.imgur.com/cannondale_quick_cx_ultra_2010
Extras: Ergon GC3s, hybrid A530 SPDs, full fenders, rack (Arkell panniers not in pic), lights, computer, tools in underseat bag, bottle cages (not in pic), pump and a bell.
11-12-10 | 11:52 AM
#7319
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 85
Likes: 1
From: USA
Bikes: 2015 Jamis Ventura Race
I'm loving this set up, but I'm thinking about options to change the fender and rack attachment. The bike, oddly, has rear rack eyelets on the top of the seat stays, but not on the dropouts. So, I had to use PB's EZ Speed fenders that attach with brackets to the seat stays, rather than to the dropouts. I also have to use the Topeak BeamRack for the same reason. Has anyone attached a more traditional rack and fenders to a bike without eyelets on the dropouts? If so, how did you do it? I would like to have the stability of that kind of rack. If you have done it, please include a photo and links to relevant parts.
Here's the new rig, a 2011 Kona Dr. Fine.
Specs:
Aluminum frame
Carbon fork
Shimano Alfine 8-gear IGH
Shimano M445 Hydraulic Disc brakes
Freedom Ryder 21 rims
Continental Contact 700x32c
Also, a video of the lighting at night (including my lovely wife's commentary).
View My Video
Upgrades:
Changed out Kona Race Light grips for Ergon GC3s with integrated bar ends
Planet Bike EZ Speed fenders (clamp attachment to seat stays)
Topeak Quick Release Beam Rack and MTX trunk bag
Planet Bike SuperFlash lights (two on bag, one on the back of my hi-vis X harness)
Compass bell
Two CygoLite Expilion 250 headlights (USB rechargeable, no battery packs)
Two Planet Bike small lights (white) on front fork, two PB small red lights on seat stays for side visibility
BikeWrappers reflective wraps for side visibility when cars turn on headlights (not out that late usually)
Serfas RX anatomical saddle
Topeak Modula bottle cage and Thermos insulated vacuum bottle (tea for work).
Switched out stock for adjustable stem
Comments welcome!
Specs:
Aluminum frame
Carbon fork
Shimano Alfine 8-gear IGH
Shimano M445 Hydraulic Disc brakes
Freedom Ryder 21 rims
Continental Contact 700x32c
Also, a video of the lighting at night (including my lovely wife's commentary).
View My Video
Upgrades:
Changed out Kona Race Light grips for Ergon GC3s with integrated bar ends
Planet Bike EZ Speed fenders (clamp attachment to seat stays)
Topeak Quick Release Beam Rack and MTX trunk bag
Planet Bike SuperFlash lights (two on bag, one on the back of my hi-vis X harness)
Compass bell
Two CygoLite Expilion 250 headlights (USB rechargeable, no battery packs)
Two Planet Bike small lights (white) on front fork, two PB small red lights on seat stays for side visibility
BikeWrappers reflective wraps for side visibility when cars turn on headlights (not out that late usually)
Serfas RX anatomical saddle
Topeak Modula bottle cage and Thermos insulated vacuum bottle (tea for work).
Switched out stock for adjustable stem
Comments welcome!
11-12-10 | 03:40 PM
#7321
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')
^^^
That Cannondale has a mounting eyelet on the rear dropout, which is what the 2011 Dr.Fine is lacking.
QuakerProf, you could use p-clamps to mount a rack onto your seat stays. Alternately, it seems like you could use the fastening bolts for your sliding dropouts as mounting points, if you ran a longer bolt and some spacers.
That Cannondale has a mounting eyelet on the rear dropout, which is what the 2011 Dr.Fine is lacking.
QuakerProf, you could use p-clamps to mount a rack onto your seat stays. Alternately, it seems like you could use the fastening bolts for your sliding dropouts as mounting points, if you ran a longer bolt and some spacers.
11-12-10 | 04:02 PM
#7322
o_O
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 49
Likes: 0
From: Fort Collins, CO
Bikes: Cannondale Quick CX Ultra, Motobecane 700HT
QuakerProf, I had the same problem with my mountain bike. See https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...tobecane-700HT for the fix. (The Old Man Mountain rack is fixed with a longer skewer and p-clamps)
11-12-10 | 04:28 PM
#7323
Bike ≠ Car ≠ Ped.
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 13,863
Likes: 6
From: Washington, DC
Bikes: Some bikes. Hell, they're all the same, ain't they?
^^^
That Cannondale has a mounting eyelet on the rear dropout, which is what the 2011 Dr.Fine is lacking.
QuakerProf, you could use p-clamps to mount a rack onto your seat stays. Alternately, it seems like you could use the fastening bolts for your sliding dropouts as mounting points, if you ran a longer bolt and some spacers.
That Cannondale has a mounting eyelet on the rear dropout, which is what the 2011 Dr.Fine is lacking.
QuakerProf, you could use p-clamps to mount a rack onto your seat stays. Alternately, it seems like you could use the fastening bolts for your sliding dropouts as mounting points, if you ran a longer bolt and some spacers.
https://www.axiomgear.com/products/ge...iner-road-dlx/
11-12-10 | 04:44 PM
#7324
urban commuter
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 186
Likes: 1
From: West Philly
If this actually happens, it may end up as my preferred commuter someday, so it's cool to see someone else's Twenty kitted out for that purpose.
11-12-10 | 07:32 PM
#7325
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')
QuakerProf, I had the same problem with my mountain bike. See https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...tobecane-700HT for the fix. (The Old Man Mountain rack is fixed with a longer skewer and p-clamps)
The Axiom rack that BarrackSi posted looks like it would work with the Alfine, plus it looks like it would clear the disc brake nicely and gives plenty of heel clearance for panniers. It's weird that Kona would choose to remove rear rack mounts from a bicycle that they're marketing as a commuter. The 2010 Dr.Fine had a mounting eyelet on the rear dropout, but the 2011 doesn't.