Just gave her a clean up, and I have to say that I'm happy!

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/a...g?t=1299096069
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/a...g?t=1299096068

Hi guys,

I received the other day the Salsa Vaya frameset and today build my new commuter:


http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/a...ue_Vaya_01.jpg


http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/a...ue_Vaya_03.jpg


http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/a...ue_Vaya_02.jpg


Coque.

That Vaya is very close to what I would build for my next commuter. Cool. :thumb:

Very nicely done. Love the color.

very nice work, and it looks like a great bike - now go tear it up!

@Coque: Looks spectacular.

I'm loving the Backrollers I got for Xmas. Plenty of room for my daily clothes, gear and even some extra space for an impromptu stop at Lowe's on the way home.

'90 Trek 750 True Temper 4130 Made in the USA
 

one of these days this thing'll have racks and fenders

http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/a...P1030349-1.jpg

i'm still trying to figure out what kinda stem setup i want, so in the meantime i have untrimmed cables and inner tube bar tape

I like your 750 setup!

It's so... black! I love it!

You can get custom name decals for your downtube from these guys. They look very good (the decals, I've never met those guys). The decal comes on a film. After applying you let it set for a few minutes then peel off the film and each letter becomes and individual sticker. Letters only, no graphics and they offer around a dozen of various fonts from conservative to funky.

http://a-world.net/files/cycling/MyB...8/small/13.jpg

And these guys let you upload your own art. A 8x11 sheet is about $10.50 shipped. You can fit up to 10 long stickers on it or combine your art with what they have.

I had some Xtracycle themed stickers made fro my Big Dummy:

http://a-world.net/files/cycling/MyB...7/small/08.jpg

Finally, these guys have some funky environmental, political and bike related stickers.

My Surly Troll commuter
 

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.

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/b...or/bike2-3.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/b...or/bike1-3.jpg

My "new to me" commuter and my project
 

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.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5134/...ac77329791.jpg

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!

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5255/...537f1817e8.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5291/...2f16ddf935.jpg

New work ride
 

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


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

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

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.

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

I'm gonna jump on the "nice Vaya" bandwagon, since I just added 105 goodies to mine.http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6886125/Vaya.JPG

My Cross Check fixed gear.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5296/...68936848a6.jpg

Very fun looking ride!