A few more photos

Here is inside of Virtuous Cycle (a local bicycle shop).

Picked this up off CL today...was kind of an impulse buy, but I'm sick of commuting on my poor-fitting hybrid and my new commuter CX bike still hasn't come in yet (thanks Bianchi...). So I'll commute on this for the next couple weeks. I already put my SPD pedal on, adjusted the seat and bars, and took off the extra bottle cage. For a CL bike, this thing is in great shape and super smooth compared to my Jamis. Once my CX bike comes in, I plan to use it as my weekend workout bike.

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Sweet pickup matt. That is one classic looking caad. I'd throw some rival or 105 on there and be good to go.

custom Hunter 29er
Surly Big Dummy

Overall what do you think of the PDX, and how much does it weigh stock? I'm considering a PDX along with a 9th District, 7.3 FX or 1.1 to be my new commuter in a few months. My 7200 is just way too heavy when i am carrying stuff.

My Big Three Commuters:

First - "The Flying Avocado" (Nashbar Touring Frame)
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Next - "Silver" (Trek 700 Multitrack seen here on vacation in Carbondale, CO)
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And Last - "The Cadi" (Nashbar Touring Frame w/flipped mustache bars before getting her new silver and wood rack)
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Pepper did her very first commute yesterday. She was an awesome ride!!!!

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I've been eyeing one of these as my introduction to the cyclocross world, overall how do you like it? How much does it weigh stock? I'm also considering a single speed CX bike, maybe something like the Raleigh Furley...

I like the PDX, although I think i'd go with something different now that I am a bit more familiar with the bike market. My biggest problem with it is the Tektro Novela disc brakes, they're incredibly noisy and not powerful at all. Stock i'd say its around 24 or 25 pounds, so it's not exactly light. The rear derailleur is also not the greatest.

Of your choices i'd probably go with the either the 9th District or the 7.3fx, leaning a bit towards the district. I like the idea of a simpler drivetrain, although for your money the 7.3 is probably a better value.

Although I might lean towards something like the Nashbar Steel Cyclocross bike if I was really trying to save my pennies and wanted a good all-rounder.

This is excellent!

It's my first non-mtb so I have limited basis of comparison but I love it. It's smoother riding than my mtb (AL frame) which surprised me. I really have no complaints. It's 24.5 lbs according to the weigh-myself-holding-the-bike technique so it isn't super light. Supposedly the wheels are heavy so upgrading those could shed some weight if that's a concern. Being 7 lbs lighter than my old mtb, it seems light to me!

silver bike is amazing, beautiful bike

'95 IF Steel Deluxe with a mix of components from my bin.

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No eyelets except at the dropouts. My solution:

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Finally fixed the brake boss on the front fork so I could finish the build and adjustment to the touring/commuter bike. (I work from home so I don't do TOO much commuting) Here is my 06' Giant FCR3 dropbar conversion rebuilt with 105/SL Compact Crank/TRP Euro X Brakes sans the cages and racks.

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A few more shots of my commuter from the other night!

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Night Bike 21 by UnbreakableComb, on Flickr

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Night Bike 21-2 by UnbreakableComb, on Flickr

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so i've decided i dont need this one. gonna change a couple things out but its going on CL next week.

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rebuilt my vaya with ultegra 6700, 28c t-serves, zipp service course 46cm bars, king bb, and fizik aliante xm saddle, lacing some new wheels soon, these will be up for sale

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@ 91MF: it's such a mean-looking beauty ! :(

St Patricks Day Ride
 

Here are some photos from my St. Patricks day ride. The building with the steps is the Amtrak Station in Lafayette.

Shop
 

Here is another one of just the Bicycle Shop (Virtuous Cycle)

I just picked this new commuter, casual steed, and cargo tractor up this weekend. I've been wanting it for about 4-5 years and ordered it roughly a month ago.

Tomorrow is my first commute on it...

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Greenspeed Anura by Dygitul Junky, on Flickr
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Greenspeed Anura by Dygitul Junky, on Flickr

^^^^ OOOOHHHHH!!!!! Nice looking trike, Junky. I think you need a nice orange or green flag to make you more visible.

Nice! What transmission is on it?

Kona Dew
 

Here is the latest version of my Dew with Topeak Explorer Rack and Topeak Trunkbag. Obligatory garage door photo free of charge

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Son's Commuter, My New Commuter and The wife's Commuter!

Enjoy!

Froghunter

Commuter v. 3.0
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What bars are those? SOMA sparrow??

No. Just some old northroad style bars I took of my mother-in-law's sears 3 speed cruiser.

I have a set of sparrows and they are pretty nice. I like these because I have a "hook" position and a "sit up" position.

Thats cool!

Always like them but was worried about the low riding potion on the road. Let us know how you like it after you get some miles on it.

I can not photograph my bike