Commuter Bicycle Pics
01-20-06 | 10:19 PM
#751
Survival of the Fitest
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 1,559
Likes: 4
From: PDX
Bikes: 198? Univega Custom Maxima, 2009 Motobecane Fantom Cross Uno
Originally Posted by grolby
I recently finished my Frankenbike beater for use as a badweather commuter/campus runabout. I started with an old rusty Rampar R-Two frame that I got in trade and a Sears 503.1 three-speed hub (license built Sturmey-Archer AW, only better!) that came off of the old Sears three-speed I bought back in September.
I built the hub into a 27-inch wheel with an El Cheapo Nashbar rim and DT Swiss spokes and slapped a 22-tooth 3/32" cog on it. I filed out the fork end dropouts and spread the fork blades to fit the 100mm QR front wheel from my nice bike. Then I replaced the drop bars with a 24" flatbar chopped to 20", put the old derailer back on the bike so I could shift the front chainrings, and voila! Hybrid 33% gear steps 6-speed goodness! Total cost? About $90, mostly for the wheel and new cables (S-A cables are NOT cheap!).
In the photos: profile view of the bike, closeup of the unconventional cable touring around the seat cluster, the head-on view, the hub, the derailer, the chainrings.
I built the hub into a 27-inch wheel with an El Cheapo Nashbar rim and DT Swiss spokes and slapped a 22-tooth 3/32" cog on it. I filed out the fork end dropouts and spread the fork blades to fit the 100mm QR front wheel from my nice bike. Then I replaced the drop bars with a 24" flatbar chopped to 20", put the old derailer back on the bike so I could shift the front chainrings, and voila! Hybrid 33% gear steps 6-speed goodness! Total cost? About $90, mostly for the wheel and new cables (S-A cables are NOT cheap!).
In the photos: profile view of the bike, closeup of the unconventional cable touring around the seat cluster, the head-on view, the hub, the derailer, the chainrings.
01-20-06 | 10:22 PM
#752
Rather-be-riding...
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 48
Likes: 0
From: H-town, TX
Bikes: Merlin X-light, Surly Cross-Check, Bianchi Pista Concept 2006, C-dale RT1000
Love seeing the variety of rides people use. Mine is pretty straight-forward. Good ole Surly Cross-Check works really well.
01-21-06 | 09:25 AM
#753
Life is good
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 18,208
Likes: 14
From: Not far from the Withlacoochee Trail. 🚴🏻
Bikes: 2018 Lynskey Helix Pro
Originally Posted by Mr_Finster
Love seeing the variety of rides people use. Mine is pretty straight-forward. Good ole Surly Cross-Check works really well.
I looked really hard at the Cross-Check before getting my Jamis. The chainring set (48/36) on the Surly is what I didn't like.
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The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. - Psalm 103:8
I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
01-21-06 | 12:46 PM
#754
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 116
Likes: 0
From: People's republic of Kernow
Bikes: Frankenhinger
Hi, newbie, etc... Here's my pimpy lighting... :-D
I decided i didn't like the mudguards or the skinny tyres, and the bars were not wide enough...
It's a folder, goes free on the train, sits under my desk at work and behaves... I want a suspension fork for those unexpectedly high kerbs, underpasses with steps, and erm, lookin' really punk! :-D
I decided i didn't like the mudguards or the skinny tyres, and the bars were not wide enough...
It's a folder, goes free on the train, sits under my desk at work and behaves... I want a suspension fork for those unexpectedly high kerbs, underpasses with steps, and erm, lookin' really punk! :-D
01-21-06 | 07:44 PM
#755
Rather-be-riding...
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 48
Likes: 0
From: H-town, TX
Bikes: Merlin X-light, Surly Cross-Check, Bianchi Pista Concept 2006, C-dale RT1000
Originally Posted by RonH
Nice looking bike.
I looked really hard at the Cross-Check before getting my Jamis. The chainring set (48/36) on the Surly is what I didn't like.
I looked really hard at the Cross-Check before getting my Jamis. The chainring set (48/36) on the Surly is what I didn't like.
01-24-06 | 08:26 AM
#756
E. Peterbus Unum
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 118
Likes: 1
From: NW Houston, Texas
Bikes: 2008 Scattante XRL Cross, 2007 Fuji Team, 2002 Fuji Ace, 80's Novara Randonee, 80's Nishiki Prestige SingleSpeed
My new commuter I picked up Sunday night. It is a restored 88 Nishiki Prestige converted to a Single Speed. It is a lugged steel frame with a gear ratio of 46x16. I am running 700x25s on it. It is the quietest and smoothest ride I have been on. What a way to celebrate commuting for six months!!!
Chris
NW Houston
Chris
NW Houston
Last edited by TxBiker; 01-24-06 at 08:33 AM.
01-24-06 | 08:59 AM
#757
Easily distracted...
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 1,067
Likes: 0
From: Decatur, Ga
Bikes: Surley Cross Check
Originally Posted by FlippingHades
Here's my current commuter bike. I posted this ages ago before I repainted it, but it's gone through quite a few changes since then.
It's been repainted, and currently sports a matching front rack (both my U-locks are bungeed to that), Tektro RX 4.1 brake levers, PlanetBike Insight 10W headlight, a trio of taillights, Topeak frame pump, mudflap made from an old innertube, and a home-made Carradice-style saddlebag.
It's been repainted, and currently sports a matching front rack (both my U-locks are bungeed to that), Tektro RX 4.1 brake levers, PlanetBike Insight 10W headlight, a trio of taillights, Topeak frame pump, mudflap made from an old innertube, and a home-made Carradice-style saddlebag.
01-24-06 | 09:30 AM
#758
Zugster Bags
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 526
Likes: 0
From: San Francisco, CA
Bikes: Nishiki fixed gear commuter, Trek 560 road bike
Originally Posted by GTcommuter
What kind of rack is that on the front? Looks a just like a rear rack, but I don't think I've seen on that short. Great looking bike overall, both sleek and functional.
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01-24-06 | 01:17 PM
#759
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 4,697
Likes: 12
A link to a few images of My primary transportation.
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01-25-06 | 06:37 AM
#760
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 128
Likes: 0
From: tallahassee fl
Bikes: road /tt mtb/commuter
Originally Posted by AllenG
A link to a few images of My primary transportation.
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01-27-06 | 06:00 PM
#764
I ride to clear my mind
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 191
Likes: 8
From: Brooklyn NYC
Bikes: Dyno D500-Ribble Endurance AL (2019) Tigara
Originally Posted by thebankman
Here's my girlfriend's bike I built up into a commuter. It's a Marin Palisades, picked up at a charity for a local grade school for 70 bucks. The chain had a broken link and was replaced, everything is pretty strong and survived one hard crash so far. It has a Biospace threering up front, seven speed with annoying thumb shifters, free Blackburn rack from a friend's dead bike with a spraypainted milk crate zip tied to the top, blinkies front and rear and a huge amber reflector from a broken street sign, and my old Specialized BG comfort seat. This is her first real bike and she does quite well despite the weight of this bike. I like that the bike has a white and black color scheme.
Anyone know the year of this bike?
Cheers, Alan
Anyone know the year of this bike?
Cheers, Alan
01-27-06 | 07:45 PM
#765
kipuka explorer
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 3,297
Likes: 2
From: Hilo Town, East Hawai'i
Bikes: 1994 Trek 820, 2004 Fuji Absolute, 2005 Jamis Nova, 1977 Schwinn Scrambler 36/36
Originally Posted by doktoravalanche
It's a folder, goes free on the train, sits under my desk at work and behaves...
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01-28-06 | 05:28 PM
#766
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 116
Likes: 0
From: People's republic of Kernow
Bikes: Frankenhinger
Originally Posted by bkrownd
How is it off-road?
01-29-06 | 07:56 PM
#769
Retro-nerd
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 1,638
Likes: 57
From: Morningside - Atlanta
Bikes: 1991 Serotta Colorado II, 1986 Vitus 979, 1971 Juene Classic, 2008 Surly Crosscheck, 1956 Riva Sport
Originally Posted by bwmsonny
i just picked up a Sirrus Comp the other day. I will get a pic soon and try to figure out how to post it.
Type any text you want for your post.
Locate the MANAGE ATTACHMENTS tab (Scroll down to Additional Options.) Select it.
This will cause another window to open to browse your computer for the jpg file.
Select UPLOAD . After file has been uploaded you will see it listed. Select CLOSE .
Window reset to complete your post.
viola, picture(s) have been added.
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01-29-06 | 10:03 PM
#770
a fat old bus driver
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 23
Likes: 0
From: Spencerport, NY; on the Erie canal, a great towpath for biking!
Bikes: Specialized '05"Globe"; Royce Union "Express"; Dahon "Cadenza"; Bianchi "Castro Valley commuter"; Cruzbike "Sofrider" FWD recumbent;
I Just got my first Bianchi; the Castro Valley commuter
...has a very powerful headlight (notice the front hub dynamo) I wanted somthing made of steel with some speed potential...
Last year I commuted with the Specialized Globe; I think the Globe is a versatile ride but for quick jaunts off to work I hope the Bianchi will be faster.
...has a very powerful headlight (notice the front hub dynamo) I wanted somthing made of steel with some speed potential...
Last year I commuted with the Specialized Globe; I think the Globe is a versatile ride but for quick jaunts off to work I hope the Bianchi will be faster.
Last edited by bikerjohn; 01-29-06 at 10:16 PM.
01-30-06 | 09:34 AM
#772
I saved this one from the trash last spring. I have put over 1000 miles on it since.
1973 Raleigh Super Course Frankenbike with parts from other bikes in the trash heap (mostly Schwinn, including the drivetrain)
1973 Raleigh Super Course Frankenbike with parts from other bikes in the trash heap (mostly Schwinn, including the drivetrain)
Last edited by Totoro; 01-30-06 at 09:40 AM.
01-31-06 | 10:40 AM
#773
Custom Strap Maker
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
From: Eugene, Oregon
I like the setups I see here. I have had to do some funky things to get my bike set up for what I carry. I suppose that I could get one of those buggys that follow behind for toting kids, but they cost to much. Fortunately I work for a custom strap manufacturer, so I can play with designs and get things to work how I want them to. Oh, yeah! if you want a quality custom strap for your paniers or replacement straps for your bike rack, at a very low price, check us out at www.strapworks.com
01-31-06 | 11:39 AM
#774
Zugster Bags
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 526
Likes: 0
From: San Francisco, CA
Bikes: Nishiki fixed gear commuter, Trek 560 road bike
Originally Posted by Strapman
Oh, yeah! if you want a quality custom strap for your paniers or replacement straps for your bike rack, at a very low price, check us out at www.strapworks.com
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01-31-06 | 10:21 PM
#775
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 226
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From: Austin TX.
Here is a picture of my newly assembled single speed Surly cross-check. Purpose built for my 16 mile (each way) commute in Austin TX. I still need to add the rack and fenders, but that will have to wait for another paycheck. This is the first time I've attempted to build a bike (except the headset and the BB, I had them installed at my LBS). It was a very good learning experience. I think I will enjoy tinkering with this one for a long time to come.