The shop caught it for me the one time I bent a derailleur hanger. I went down when my chain got caught between my big ring and the f/d in an intersection and snapped a link. Not being the amateur wrench I am now, I got it together at the curb and limped home, then took it to the shop.

Now all of my bikes are either SS or have replaceable hangers.

DVC45: That's a big seat post rack/bag thing you have. Doesn't it put lateral stress on the seat post or the seat tube? Nice bike, btw.

Maybe, but my seat post is aluminum, if that matters.
I only put extra coat, tire repair kit and lunch in there. Nothing heavy.

Thanks!

Sweet did it come together well? Maybe you had a thread about the bike and I missed it because I didn't post for a while. If there was a thread I would like to read it. I would be alot more jealous that I never got one of those Nashbar frames to build up if I hadn't got such a great deal on my Windsor Tourist.

The forum is not allowing username thread search (or maybe it's just me).
Anyway, the only thing I was disappointed of, is the frame won't take 700x35 tires with fenders on. But, yes, the build was problem free. Everything fell in place. I was able to use most parts I have laying around to good use. The dynamo hub and Planet Bike Blaze headlight is nice thing to have and the disc brake in front is awesome for stopping. I'm really happy with this build.

I will eventually convert it to full disc brakes, but only if I find a great deal for one. :)

Nashbar steel CX and Leader 722ts. one for the gravel access roads to one office, one for the urban ride to the other:

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If you square off the support it will have more strength then if you were to leave it rounded. At least that has been my experience.

Like the bell BTW.

I've already been using her to go everywhere on my daily routine, including commuting to work. Originally built her to be my all around, all weather, on road/off road riding machine. She's turning out to be my "go anywhere, anytime" riding machine. Hardly use any of my motored vehicles to go around town anymore... I just love to ride my Gunnar wherever I go.

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Hi,

This is my go to anywhere bike (missus banned from the bedroom, though :-)).
2011 Tricross Comp. Changed the pedals to XT trekking pedals and added fenders. Otherwise, stock.


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Nice bike. ^ ^

Nice.
You also have the option of throwing a rack & panniers on there if desired or needed (groceries, winter commuting depending on where you live, etc).

Cool ride! :thumb:

Here is the latest configuration of my Salsa Fargo. Went on an 80 mile gravel road ride last Saturday with the setup pictured. I think I actually prefer this setup more than my full fenders and slicks.

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My 2011 520, got my front rack and front panniers in the mail right now. Just got my Tubus cargo back rack yesterday.
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New Cargo rack.
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Trek 520's are nice.

I like mine a lot.

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Ah, so jealous of those of you with 520s. Nice bikes.

Finally sorted out to my complete liking:
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Here's mine. A 2009 Surly LHT with a single Ortlieb Rear Classic Roller. http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/m...r/IMG_0293.jpg

^ That is a proper touring bike. Did you post the picture in the wrong thread?

I didn't, although I do have the full matching set of Back Roller and Front Roller Classics. With any luck the bike will get to see the Oregon Coast in it's entirety in the Fall of 2013. But it is my everything bike. I bought it because it will do it all, I am slow and heavy so no racing aspirations which is about the only thing this bike doesn't do well.

There's this http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/2951638551.html
If you want to build one.

My commute bikes
 

That Redline looks like my dream commuter, I love that. I also really like that Fargo, the 520s, and the LHT.

Here are mine, I have all three set up for commuting duty:

Winter beater and utility bike
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Fixed gear commuter (main)
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My road bike that I now have a rear rack on so I can use it for commuting when I want to.
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' love the look of that Giant.

thanks for the compliment on the redline.

honestly the stock version is perfect in its own right. I can almost say its a bargain. With the 2012 10 speed Tiagra 4600 build - its a ton of bike for the MFG pricing (which will be lower at the LBS eventually). I just knew I'd eventually modify it so I decided to do it upon its initial build up with a whole new groupset/brakes.

That single speed commuter build is beautiful in all black. A quick suggestion: since the bike is all black and used as a commuter you can buy whole sheets of super durable/industrial grade black reflective 3M tape on eBay (multiple sheets for under $10). It looks invisible on a black frame and actually is very very reflective.

Here's my old black bike with reflective tape on the frame/rack/rims.

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It really was invisible and perfect for cable rub protection areas too. But very reflective in the dark too.

Thank you.

Thank you, I was actually planning on getting some black reflective tape for it but I wasn't aware you could get it on ebay for that cheap. I plan on both putting it on the frame and rack as well as in between the spokes on the rims.

My road bike that I now have a rear rack on so I can use it for commuting when I want to.
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2009 Giant Defy 3? Very nice. That's the bike I do all my riding on right now.

Here's my commuter/ truck/ beast of burden:

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I've had her since she was brand new back in '86. Many component groups, h-bar/ stem combos and wheels later, and she's still going strong! Kind of 'my' version of a Rivendell type rig, but with the option to use different size wheels, thanks to Kent Ericksen and the Moots Mounts!

Alan :thumb:

It would be perfect if you'd just get some blue tires for it.

I used some left over black Reflective sheets for my rims and new chainslap guard. I bought some orange sheets off the same seller on eBay for around $9.00. The problem is my frame's color isn't typical orange its more of a dark/reddish gold metallic orange.

Here's the bike with lock, rear blinky, and front light. The lock was fun because you can buy new skins from kryptonite - so I bought the red colored skin to match the bike better. I put black reflective tape on the rims and as a new chainslap guard.

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with flash you can really see how the black reflective tape turns really white/reflective.

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That bike is the poster child for hotness.

58 mm size frame is pretty small, about clown size mini-bike.