Commuter Bicycle Pics
07-15-11 | 07:10 PM
#8606
Member
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 47
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well Here she is.....my 45Lb lazy boy, locked at home....I am a Big Boy I can take it....
I read you should always have a trinket on your bike...
That is a Topeak DPX....Nice bag, with it's Rack it pretty neat IMO..
Please let me know what you think...
I read you should always have a trinket on your bike...
That is a Topeak DPX....Nice bag, with it's Rack it pretty neat IMO..
Please let me know what you think...
Last edited by shopan; 09-26-11 at 06:36 PM. Reason: Time....
07-17-11 | 12:33 PM
#8607
Newbie
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 22
Likes: 32
From: Columbus Ohio
Bikes: Salsa Spearfish
07-17-11 | 08:13 PM
#8608
Junior Member
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
From: Eugene, OR
Bikes: Fuji 12 speed, model unknown, circa 1978
I rode to my new job for the first time Friday. There are no racks or anywhere to lock up my bike, so I hauled it up the stairs to my office.
Bought new in 1979 - Fuji 12 speed. I have a replacement Brooks saddle coming and will likely put drop bars back on as well.
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Bought new in 1979 - Fuji 12 speed. I have a replacement Brooks saddle coming and will likely put drop bars back on as well.
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07-18-11 | 07:12 AM
#8609
Junior Member
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 11
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It started its life as a hi-ten Puch cavalier, and it's grown up quite a bit since then. My backpack holds everything I need to get to work, and I don't like riding in rain, so no racks or fenders at the moment. My lens fogged over the second I pulled out the camera. The photo's kind of creepy.
Last edited by purple; 07-18-11 at 07:16 AM. Reason: Reduced image file size
07-18-11 | 07:29 PM
#8610
Human Powered Vehiclist
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 255
Likes: 0
From: Pacific Northwest
Sweet bike! That chain appears to be slightly lose though and I would highly recommend fenders for it if you plan on commuting in the winter.
07-18-11 | 08:53 PM
#8611
born again cyclist
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 2,412
Likes: 88
From: Chicago
Bikes: I have five of brikes
^ yeah, I noticed the slack chain too, but I don't know how to adjust the eccentric bottom bracket. I loosened the bolts on the bottom, but couldn't get the mechanism to turn. I probably need some special tool I don't have. In any event, the bike is do for it's free tune-up at REI so they'll hopefully take care of that.
I'm still looking for good fenders at a good price, but I still got some time to sort that out.
I'm still looking for good fenders at a good price, but I still got some time to sort that out.
Last edited by Steely Dan; 07-18-11 at 09:03 PM.
07-19-11 | 06:56 AM
#8612
aka Tom Reingold
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 44,160
Likes: 6,382
From: New York, NY, and High Falls, NY, USA
Bikes: 1962 Rudge Sports, 1971 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Raleigh Pro Track, 1974 Raleigh International, 1975 Viscount Fixie, 1982 McLean, 1996 Lemond (Ti), 2002 Burley Zydeco tandem
I'm a daily commuter in Barcelona (Spain) and I have a 2nd hand Francesco Moser 14 speed racing bike. I installed a smaller steering wheel for navigating between cars and busses. It's a very nice and fast bike 
Barcelona - My bicycle by jsprhrmsn.photography, on Flickr
Barcelona - My bicycle by jsprhrmsn.photography, on Flickr
Barcelona - My bicycle by jsprhrmsn.photography, on Flickr
Barcelona - My bicycle by jsprhrmsn.photography, on Flickr
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Tom Reingold, tom@noglider.com
New York City and High Falls, NY
Blogs: The Experienced Cyclist; noglider's ride blog
“When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments.” — Elizabeth West, US author
Please email me rather than PM'ing me. Thanks.
Tom Reingold, tom@noglider.com
New York City and High Falls, NY
Blogs: The Experienced Cyclist; noglider's ride blog
“When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments.” — Elizabeth West, US author
Please email me rather than PM'ing me. Thanks.
07-19-11 | 02:07 PM
#8614
Tawp Dawg
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 1,221
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From: Anchorage, AK
Bikes: '06 Surly Pugsley, '14 Surly Straggler, '88 Kuwahara Xtracycle, '10 Motobecane Outcast 29er, '?? Surly Cross Check (wife's), '00 Trek 4500 (wife's), '12 Windsor Oxford 3-speed (dogs')
07-19-11 | 06:39 PM
#8616
aka Tom Reingold
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 44,160
Likes: 6,382
From: New York, NY, and High Falls, NY, USA
Bikes: 1962 Rudge Sports, 1971 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Raleigh Pro Track, 1974 Raleigh International, 1975 Viscount Fixie, 1982 McLean, 1996 Lemond (Ti), 2002 Burley Zydeco tandem
Forgive me if I've posted this before. I can't remember anything these days.
This is my 1962 Rudge 3-speed. I ride it daily to do errands, visit clients, etc. It's mostly original, including the saddle. I replaced the 18T sprocket with a 22T sprocket, lowering the gears. Very nice.
More pictures here.
This is my 1962 Rudge 3-speed. I ride it daily to do errands, visit clients, etc. It's mostly original, including the saddle. I replaced the 18T sprocket with a 22T sprocket, lowering the gears. Very nice.
More pictures here.
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Tom Reingold, tom@noglider.com
New York City and High Falls, NY
Blogs: The Experienced Cyclist; noglider's ride blog
“When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments.” — Elizabeth West, US author
Please email me rather than PM'ing me. Thanks.
Tom Reingold, tom@noglider.com
New York City and High Falls, NY
Blogs: The Experienced Cyclist; noglider's ride blog
“When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments.” — Elizabeth West, US author
Please email me rather than PM'ing me. Thanks.
Last edited by noglider; 07-19-11 at 07:32 PM. Reason: grammar, oy!
07-20-11 | 01:09 PM
#8620
Stealing Spokes since 82'
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 1,875
Likes: 0
From: Boy-z, Ideeeho
Bikes: The always reliable kuwie
Got some new shallow drop bars that I really love, the old ones brought me down too far and I didn't like the bend to them, now she's just sitting at work waiting to go for a ride
07-21-11 | 05:05 PM
#8621
Senior Member
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 275
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Bikes: 2010 Jamis allegro 1
I know this thread is for pics,I do hope you enjoy the video.
The bag is also expandable and I can store either chain in different places on the bike if I need more room in the bag to haul stuff(s)....
The bag is also expandable and I can store either chain in different places on the bike if I need more room in the bag to haul stuff(s)....
07-22-11 | 12:58 PM
#8622
Fork and spoon operator
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 577
Likes: 11
From: Hopkins, Minnesota
Bikes: 2013 Surly Crosscheck, 1990 Schwinn Impact, 1973 Schwinn Continental
This is a 2004 (or so) Trek 7200. The original parts are front wheel, derailleurs, shifters, bottom bracket, cranks and hubs. Considering that Alivio is at the cheaper end of Shimano derailleurs (I think), I've been really happy with how they've worked. They've lived through a bunch of falls and stuff, and they still work perfectly. The seat is my only Brooks saddle, and I totally love it! I've heard people mention a break-in period for those, but I found it really comfortable from the first ride. The original fork was suspension, but I recently replaced it with a steel Surly fork, and it makes the bike much more enjoyable to ride-- I should have done that sooner! The touring handlebars are cheap, Uno brand. I think they're upside down, but it makes more sense this way to me. There are three really comfortable hand positions, and even a stretched out position with elbows resting on the bars. I don't particularly like the twist shifters, but they still work, so they're still there. The big saddle bag is by banjo brothers, and the red panniers are Novara, bought used on Ebay. Anyways, I'm pretty happy with the current setup-- I think it's a good compromise between comfortable, durable and fast.
07-22-11 | 09:35 PM
#8625
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 343
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From: East Metro Atlanta, GA, USA
Bikes: Giant Sedona (Mid 90's), Giant Seek 2, Greenspeed Anura