Commuter Bicycle Pics
07-26-11 | 09:32 PM
#8651
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 132
Likes: 0
From: Fort Worth, TX
Thanks! The bars are Salsa Woodchipper bars but with the barcons on there, there is less than 1in total clearance between either side and its a real pain to get in and out of doors. Thinking I might end up going with standard road drops simply because of that issue. Your eyes are playing tricks on you, they're both 700c Mavic A719 wheels laced three cross to Shimano 36H hubs. I have Panaracer Pasela TG tires mounted F&R as well. They aren't the best handling tires I've ever ridden but they ride well and seem to be pretty puncture resistant. I've got a side profile shot at home I'll post this evening.
Thanks. It is leather. Its the same Brooks honey color as the saddle. The saddle is used and the bar tape is new. I've treated it with Brooks proofride but I suspect it is going to need to be subjected to significant use before it becomes the same color as the saddle. Decided to splurge on the bar tape and don't regret it a bit.
Thanks. It is leather. Its the same Brooks honey color as the saddle. The saddle is used and the bar tape is new. I've treated it with Brooks proofride but I suspect it is going to need to be subjected to significant use before it becomes the same color as the saddle. Decided to splurge on the bar tape and don't regret it a bit.
Tell my about the panaracers and why you feel that they lack in the handling department. Are you comparing them to race tires or other touring tires? What size are you running? BTW, that is a beautifull bike!
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07-27-11 | 12:05 AM
#8653
Rustbelt Rider
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 9,105
Likes: 390
From: Canton, OH
Bikes: 1990 Trek 1420 - 1978 Raleigh Professional - 1973 Schwinn Collegiate - 1974 Schwinn Suburban
Cool bike, those brake levers are wild. I like the Bluemels fenders on there too.
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07-27-11 | 12:49 AM
#8654
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 73
Likes: 0
From: Brooklyn
Bikes: an old Fuji folding piece of **** contraption thingamabob.
Are those mountansmith bags? Can you give me the dimensions of either the bags or the inside of the cage? I'm assuming the cage is foldable?
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07-27-11 | 06:43 AM
#8656
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 84
Likes: 0
The comment about the handling was based on my experience with Continental Gatorskins and GP4000S. This is my first bike of this type and I'm running 700x35c and have no complaints with them. Bigger tires just don't handle quite as nicely as the 700x25c I run on my road bike. But they are WAY more comfortable and I like the Pasela TGs for other reasons (shock absorbsion, tread, gumwalls). Thanks for the compliment BTW!
Last edited by Wescoe; 07-27-11 at 06:55 AM.
07-27-11 | 02:32 PM
#8658
Member
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 33
Likes: 0
I prefer the Vario Rack , so I can use pretty much any backpack I want. I have one and love it (no sweaty back)
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07-27-11 | 02:45 PM
#8659
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 848
Likes: 21
From: Fort Collins CO
Bikes: Kona Dew, Kona Ute, Salsa Timberjack, Salsa Fargo, New belgium brewery cruisers-2014 and 2009 and 2007
wald folders measure on here, and they are now selling basket liners.
https://waldsports.com/index.cfm/3558...sketLiner.html
I would like to point out that most grocery stores selling reusable grocery bags are already selling wald basket liners for $0.99, but I am cheap that way.
07-27-11 | 03:03 PM
#8660
This bike is cat approved
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,531
Likes: 0
From: Lincoln, NE
Bikes: To many to list...
That's the "Free Meta I" pack (backpack for bike seatpost) by KLICKfix
I prefer the Vario Rack , so I can use pretty much any backpack I want. I have one and love it (no sweaty back)
08-01-11 | 05:53 AM
#8664
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 73
Likes: 0
From: Brooklyn
Bikes: an old Fuji folding piece of **** contraption thingamabob.
08-01-11 | 06:43 AM
#8665
the digitalmouse
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 105
Likes: 8
From: Copenhagen, Denmark
Bikes: so many to list! https://photos.app.goo.gl/up7vTwjPAsc4UH32A
My daily commuter, with and without weather protection:
(sticker on the tailbox reads "only 5 grams of CO2 per kilometer")
(sticker on the tailbox reads "only 5 grams of CO2 per kilometer")
08-01-11 | 08:35 AM
#8667
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 848
Likes: 21
From: Fort Collins CO
Bikes: Kona Dew, Kona Ute, Salsa Timberjack, Salsa Fargo, New belgium brewery cruisers-2014 and 2009 and 2007
I have been waiting for one last item before I post the official, "my commuter" picture. That last item finally arrived, so we went on a photo shoot. camera phone picture and I'm no photographer but I tried to fancy it up.
08-01-11 | 10:41 AM
#8669
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 2,285
Likes: 1
From: Kherson, Ukraine
Bikes: Old steel GT's, for touring and commuting
Also, are those stickers for sale somewhere?
08-01-11 | 01:33 PM
#8670
Full Member
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 228
Likes: 2
From: San Diego
Bikes: '8x Casati Monza, Gunnar Sport, Surly Karate Monkey, Obed Boundary
Glad to see there is someone else out there enjoying their Torker Graduate. Mine has been my workhouse for over a year.
08-01-11 | 02:01 PM
#8671
Full Member
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 325
Likes: 4
Bikes: Old Cannondales: '85 ST400, '85 ST500, '85 SR900, '01 R600 CAAD4
@yudhoyono, care to tell us who makes those fenders?
08-03-11 | 12:24 PM
#8672
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 73
Likes: 0
From: Brooklyn
Bikes: an old Fuji folding piece of **** contraption thingamabob.
08-03-11 | 08:23 PM
#8673
Riding like its 1990
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 3,785
Likes: 11
From: IE, SoCal
Didn't install the fenders yet, nor the lights since they are not needed.
Here's this year's daily commuter. I'll be swapping the saddle soon to a black one. A few more changes may occur like cranks and gearing but other than that its good to go. Plan on just having fun with stickers on this one as well, sort of a paint protection strategy.
I'm not totally sold on the salsa bell lap bars yet, I sort of feel like going with the Ritchey Biomax on my other cross bike as I really like the feel.
Single Speed Cyclocross this season should be fun.
Here's this year's daily commuter. I'll be swapping the saddle soon to a black one. A few more changes may occur like cranks and gearing but other than that its good to go. Plan on just having fun with stickers on this one as well, sort of a paint protection strategy.
I'm not totally sold on the salsa bell lap bars yet, I sort of feel like going with the Ritchey Biomax on my other cross bike as I really like the feel.
Single Speed Cyclocross this season should be fun.
08-05-11 | 12:49 AM
#8674
Junior Member
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
From: Albuquerque
Bikes: 2013 Giant TCR Advanced, 2010 Giant TCR Advanced, 2012 Stevens Team Carbon CX, 2012 Giant XTC Advanced, 2003 Cervelo P3, 1976 Austro Daimler Royal Force, 1988 Trek 2000, 1980's Univega Beater
The Surly Pugsley, with it's 4inch tires, this would make one awesome winter commuter. Not mine but I wish it was. I wouldn't have much use for it here in Albuquerque. We do get snow here but not enough to justify buying a bike like that.
08-08-11 | 07:15 AM
#8675
Training wheels are great
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
Bikes: 2011 Motobecane Fantom Pro; 2010 Specialized Secteur Sport Triple; 1996 Trek 8500
Posted this back in August '09:
Has since evolved into this:
Pulled a spoke through the stock rims so I replaced them with a set of Vuelta ZeroLite on sale on Nashbar.
Had a Cane Creek Thudbuster for less than a year. Comfy, but bouncy. Swapped it out for a cheap carbon seat post.
Replaced the rack with a Topeak SuperTourist and a Timbuk2 Bullit pannier/messenger bag.
Swapped the front suspension fork with a Nashbar carbon MTB fork.
Ditched the Topeak handlebar bag.
Cut down the handlebar.
Swapped XT rear derailleur and shifters with SRAM X9 group.
Has since evolved into this:
Pulled a spoke through the stock rims so I replaced them with a set of Vuelta ZeroLite on sale on Nashbar.
Had a Cane Creek Thudbuster for less than a year. Comfy, but bouncy. Swapped it out for a cheap carbon seat post.
Replaced the rack with a Topeak SuperTourist and a Timbuk2 Bullit pannier/messenger bag.
Swapped the front suspension fork with a Nashbar carbon MTB fork.
Ditched the Topeak handlebar bag.
Cut down the handlebar.
Swapped XT rear derailleur and shifters with SRAM X9 group.