I agree. If that's what he can handle for now. let him do it. It's better than him driving a car or something... the whole point is to make us not look like elitists, so people won't feel like they'll be rejected if they start commuting. If we start criticizing people for their bike choices, saying they aren't really bike commuting, then we look like ******bags. Sure, we can suggest types of bike for them to buy, or upgrades, to make their commute easier, but we can't be all pissy when they make their own decisions.

Made a few changes - swapped to 'stache bars, changed to downtube friction shifters, changed the mounting configuration of bottle cages/pump, added fenders, added toe clips, and made a few other minor changes since the last pic...

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._2463916_n.jpg

I added some fenders the last couple of days from my Dahon to the Shetland. I had to squeeze them in there and make some extra mounting thingys to get them to fit, but they work great. Its now totally ready for long rides or commuting.

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/a...e/IMG_2378.jpg

I started commuting a couple years ago and took a break for a while for miscellaneous reasons. Started up again this past April with a Schwinn Cimarron. I decided to take the plunge and invest in a new commuter which I picked up last Thursday. My daily commute is 7.5 miles each way.

2011 Giant Cypress:
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i1...2/100_0023.jpg

I've put about 40 miles on it so far and it has been by far the best riding bike I've owned yet.

Added a sunlite rear rack and a Co2 inflation and patch kit

Yep.

"Special" is in the eye of the beholder. I love commuterized Hardrocks (it's also "Specialized" ;))

Classy!

:D Thank you! I only have the cash for one bike, so I have to set this one up the way I want with a balance between form and function (and different functions at that - this is my commuter, recreational, and touring bike in one :D). I'm still wanting to swap out the saddle for a Brooks B17 (for both form and function), and maybe add some of those Velo Orange "nub" thingies on the handlebars to give myself a more comfortable upright position. I think that will do me for awhile (har har har).

My new baby - 56cm Surly LHT 700c
 

At long last, not only have I built up my Surly, but I remembered to take a camera with me to take some decent photos. :D I took these today. I didn't go to work, so it wasn't my commute, but this is a common commuting configuration for me now. If it's not full panniers on the rear rack it's my Topeak rack trunk. Looking forward to years of happy commuting and touring on this bike! :thumb:

There's still a lot of steerer tube and spacers, I know; I left it mostly uncut until I dial in the fit a bit better. I'm guessing the handlebars will be coming down another spacer or two before all is said and done.

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/...s/IMG_6677.jpg

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/...s/IMG_6679.jpg

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/...s/IMG_6685.jpg

Those bars look familiar... :D

Yeah, those handlebars are definitely among the best cycling-related acquisitions I've made. Thanks again!!! :thumb:

What handlebars are you using? Very interesting curve.

Hello all, this is my commuter:
http://i.imgur.com/iIhT1.jpg
It was about $180 new, weighs like 35lbs and uses microshift components (6 speeds)

Very simple and low-end but it gets the job done, about 9 miles round-trip every day, no problems after a few months.

That bike looks like a lot less than 35 pounds. Are you sure? How many kilograms?

I agree, that cant be right. My 63CM T700 touring bike with fenders and racks is just under 35lb. Id guess 25lb maybe a little less on that.

Low end or not I'm really digging that top tube

35 lbs sounds about right to me. Certainly an interesting top tube though.

http://www.bicicletasmercurio.com.mx...=40&Itemid=236

Look like trekking bars to me... just mounted upside-down (relative to mine, that is). I tried mounting mine like that, but found the riding position uncomfortable so I installed them curving upward.

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=201845http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=201846

I think he's actually referring to a bike posted by Fenway, back on page 323:

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/49471-Commuter-Bicycle-Pics?p=12425329&viewfull=1#post12425329


-Jon

Ah... so he is. My bad. :o

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_V...0/SAM_0688.JPG
My primary commuter. a RANS v2.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_V...0/SAM_0693.JPG
My wet weather/other commuter. a fixed gear Raleigh 20 copy almost dwarfed by the Carradice Camper saddlebag.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_V...0/SAM_0691.JPG
Another commuter. Fitted with a trailer hitch for towing a heap of work.

not the best bike on earth, but it does what it does.
http://i51.tinypic.com/2powcw7.jpg

I'm not sure why but I love that bike!

I have mine pretty much ready for commuting. Are there any other bags that are a bit smaller that also lift off and would work with the tubus fly?

http://i51.tinypic.com/2ck4cp.jpg

Commuter ? Did you say commuter ?

http://oi56.tinypic.com/33jpo2e.jpg

Check out the Novara Commuter