Commuter Bicycle Pics
#8226
Fat Guy Rolling
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 2,434
Likes: 1
From: Louisville Kentucky
Bikes: Bacchetta Agio, 80s Raleigh Record single-speed, Surly Big Dummy
I've used a number of bikes as my "primary commuter", but currently it's my single speed. Set up as shown below, but I put a single Arkel GT-54 pannier on it.

It's an 80s Raleigh Record converted to single-speed and 700c wheels. I still plan to put dyno-powered lights on it.

It's an 80s Raleigh Record converted to single-speed and 700c wheels. I still plan to put dyno-powered lights on it.
#8227
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 4,599
Likes: 158
From: Santa Fe, NM
Bikes: Vassago Moosknuckle Ti 29+ XTR, 90's Merckx Corsa-01 9sp Record, PROJECT: 1954 Frejus SuperCorsa
Okay, I did NOT want to hear that. I love my B-17 Narrow, but that Selle Anatomica is dead sexy.
#8228
Selle An-Atomica Titanico (clyde version).
Here's a write-up that I posted on my blog:
https://mile-high-mark.blogspot.com/2...e-atomica.html
Here's a write-up that I posted on my blog:
https://mile-high-mark.blogspot.com/2...e-atomica.html
Last edited by MileHighMark; 05-06-11 at 09:16 AM.
#8229
I've used a number of bikes as my "primary commuter", but currently it's my single speed. Set up as shown below, but I put a single Arkel GT-54 pannier on it.

It's an 80s Raleigh Record converted to single-speed and 700c wheels. I still plan to put dyno-powered lights on it.

It's an 80s Raleigh Record converted to single-speed and 700c wheels. I still plan to put dyno-powered lights on it.
#8231
Picked up this Peugeot touring bike a few months ago and pressed it into commuting duty. It's a bit smaller than I normally ride, but it's working out a bit better than my previous commuter. I'll probably keep it until I can find a similar rig with a 54cm frame...
#8232
Member
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 44
Likes: 0
2011 Motobecane Fantom Cyclocross
so far put 500 miles on this. Great ride happy for under $700 with the additions. So much more comfy than my Cdale super six for commuting, and way cheaper on wear and tare. No racks, I use a back pack.
#8234
Junior Member
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 96
Likes: 53
From: Massachusetts
Nice bike. I'm wondering what fenders you are using. They look to provide very good coverage.
#8235
Member
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 44
Likes: 0
#8236
#8238
This has been a labour of love that borders on obsession... I could have bought a new Dahon but then I would just have a new Dahon (no offense to new Dahon owners).
Figure that with the new wheels and some new Marathons (installed last night) I have wheels that are worth as much as many entry level bikes and if I was not able to do the wheel and frame work (there has been lots) myself, this would have been a pretty expensive project.
#8239
Senior Member

Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 1,251
Likes: 0
both racks are Surly Nice Racks. I'm glad the back they're both sturdy but the front one is kind of unnecessarily clunky. I like it, though. I use Scotchlite reflective tape on the stays, too. works great.
#8242
Member
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 31
Likes: 0
From: Brussels, Belgium
Bikes: specialized hemi, Cannondale trail 5 29er, and Dahon Vitesse
Finally getting back to commuting by bike. The last time I did it was in 2008, 34-mi r/t on a Kona Dew. Now it's 20-mi r/t on my new-to-me Bianchi San Jose 7-spd IGH. I have Schwalbe Marathons coming in to replace the Conti Ultra Sports on there now. Aside from that, everything rides great. Now for your viewing pleasure:


















I'd like to know more about the shifter.
Seems to be a fair bit more within my price range that bar-ends.
#8244
Stealing Spokes since 82'
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 1,875
Likes: 0
From: Boy-z, Ideeeho
Bikes: The always reliable kuwie
Was busy this weekend and built up this single speed "backup" bike, though I'll probably use it to fart around with the girlfriend also. It was a crappy magna frame I had laying around, went to the local co-op and spent 20 bucks and built her up, I do need to get a different seat but other than that it rides pretty good.




#8246
Hrumph!
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 253
Likes: 0
From: Vancouver, Canada
Bikes: 2007 Dahon Cadenza w/ Alfine IGH11, modified MEC Desire w/Alfine IGH8,+ 2 ebikes: Bionx PL350 & 36V eZee FHB/Tidalforce frames.
#8248
25 pounds... frame is < 5 pounds which is rather light for a double bar steel frame that was made 60 years ago.
For comparison my 531 framed fixed gear road bike and vintage geared road bike weigh 21 pounds and everything on them is alloy while the CCM still rocks it's original crank which might weigh as much as the frame.
For comparison my 531 framed fixed gear road bike and vintage geared road bike weigh 21 pounds and everything on them is alloy while the CCM still rocks it's original crank which might weigh as much as the frame.
Last edited by Sixty Fiver; 05-09-11 at 01:40 AM.
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