This is my new Surly Troll build up. First time I have built up a frame set. I used mostly Shimano Deore components from a specialized rockhopper I picked up real cheap. Anyhow it rides great! And hold off on the "Holy steerer tube" comments, its not my fault Surly only gives ya a 4.5 inch head tube! A guys gotta do what a guys gotta do!

thanks man!

That's a serious bike! You can go on long loaded tours on that easily, just add a front rack and you're ready for a few weeks long adventure. Nice.

Adam thanks for the info on those stickers. I was wondering how much something like that would cost and how easy it would be to create something custom. Thats really awesome.

I've put together more info here.

Thank you all for the nice replies guys.

I hope that bike will see some gravel and light offroad use too. In fact my intention is to make a week long tour with mixed on/off road touring closer to summer. Right now i'm trying to decide which are the best tyres, maybe the Schable Marathon Extreme or the WTB All Terrain Comp Tyre? I'm lost on that one.

Coque.

I like the "30 Miles per Bagel" sticker.

I want to see one that says "My other car has a V8".

Pretty sure I've posted in this thread already, but time for an updated set of pics.. I've changed panniers and added a few little toys. Here's my commuter.

Hey guys,

My first post was a couple of months ago about buying a used 2000 Jamis Nova. I had never really commuted to work consistently. Needless to say, I've been commuting 20 miles round trip almost everyday since I bought it.



I've also got a new project commuter/urban assault bike in the works. It was a bike I hodge-podged together during college so I'm building it up with better parts on the cheap. It's based off of a free frame and fork I received from a bike co-op that was closing it's door. The frame is a 2002 Raleigh M-50 and the fork is a mid-90's Cannondale Pepperoni. I'll be running drop bars, v-brakes (with Tektro levers), in a 1x9 setup using a kelly take-off and a friction shifter. To add to the unusual factor, I'll also be running 26" x 2.35" Kenda Kiniption tires because I feel like it. It needs a repaint first, but I think I'll probably do a build thread once the project gets rolling!

work good for dropping off my son at daycare and then heading to work. Luckily I can leave the trailer with the tagesmutter

https://picasaweb.google.com/rsmillb...16415347706754

https://picasaweb.google.com/rsmillb...16495284411650

Nice commuters everyone. Would love to know what panniers are shown in posts #7916 & #7918.

in 7918 they are Mainstream MSX Avantgarde 55

They are not quite as nice as the Ortleib, but they are half the price and they seem pretty nice to me.

https://mainstream-msx.de/stores/cata...bd4e935ca56b91

I'm gonna jump on the "nice Vaya" bandwagon, since I just added 105 goodies to mine.

My Cross Check fixed gear.

Very fun looking ride!

GP - Crosscheck Bro!!

Current setup of my fixed gear Crosscheck

cool pic! I love your monstercross, Sixty Fiver! Damn you! You keep reminding me that N+1 has no ceiling.

Looks like a bike that gets plenty of love in the big city. I like it.
What's with the cards in the back wheel? I've seen that before, and must be missing something, or I just don't get it.

Spoke cards are like race numbers for Alley Cat races.

I went over a bump and it just fell apart! The kuwie is undergoing surgery and getting much needed new parts, I realized the other day some of the drive train parts have a few too many thousands of miles on them and need to go. Im also redoing the frame and fork and actually clear coating it this time, and I finally got a leather saddle (hasn't came in the mail yet) so it will be once again a whole new bike

And got a shot of her naked looks totally different with no rack or fenders

It is not my usual winter ride but with most of the main roads clear of ice and a little warming up it was nice to lighten things up and take a trip down through the valley on the way to the co-op... the 2.3's I am running are pretty ideal as we were riding on narrow snow packed trails and a few plowed but snow covered trails.

The frame and fork were built here by a now retired builder and was designed for xc racing... don't think he ever envisioned using drop bars but they really make the bike.

omg... So many cup holders.

It light of turning 30, and realizing that I need to keep more active, I decided to start using the bike two times a week to commute to work. Had to outfit my GT with some baskets for my lunch and misc tools and such:


About an 8 mile ride round trip. My co-workers all think I am nuts, or I am doing it because I am too cheap to pay for gas. Any gas savings are just an added plus, mainly doing it to get stronger and healthier. First week down, many more to hopefully come!

Picked her up today! the guys at Trinity bicycles in fort worth did a great job!!!

Alfine hubs
Jtek shifter
Dyad rims
Lumotec cyo n plus lights