I'm not sure if I posted my old commuter in this thread, but here's my new-ish ride since I'm back in school with a short 6mi round trip. I jumped on the 29er bandwagon, picked up this Dawes, and can now say I prefer my 26ers whether fully rigid or hard tail. The bike was relatively cheap, but decent enough it'll be able to stand up to a beating without worry.

The only things I've added are a BB7 and bar ends I had around, a superflash rear light, and a couple of lights up front.

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Beautiful Herc, and great parking!

here is my commuter with new fenders and rack
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Are you referring to the bike or the motorbike? ;) Both look equally good for commuting.

My Eros!

Now haz fenderz! :)

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:) sporty drinking the gas mate so nowadays i prefer my cycle haha

I can't pinpoint exactly what I like so much about it, but that's a really good looking bike. I need to pick up some fenders before winter arrives.

yes you have! have been riding much lately but over the summer she was making regular apperances...

What do you think about all the bike theft on campus? most bikes a see arent even locked...

Thanks!
It does rides so nice too. This bike turned me into vintage Bianchi fan.

First ride was the commute home from the co-op... built up the bike this afternoon and am looking forward to some coasting action.

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^^^Classy! :thumb:

This is my do-everything bike, 2001 Giant Boulder, and commuting is part of its duties. :)

I've used it a lot between 2002-2004 but I can't find any pictures of it sporting Kenda Kinetics 2.6 tires and full fenders. :( Soon enough the fenders will go back on and a Surly Open Bar handlebar is on the way.
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That's a good looking bike, 7 or 8 speed?

Thank you !

It's a 7 speed. It came with a 7spd freewheel, then I bought a Kuwahara which had a 7spd LX hub so I rebuilt the wheel with it. :)

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Commuted on this Big Momma this morning, sans groceries.

Commuter Bike pic: Gary Fisher Wingra
 

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Bad cell phone picture of my 2007 Gary Fisher Wingra. I added the rack and bag, and I also swapped the stock handlbar for one with some rise to it, and it made a huge difference in comfort.

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This is my Giant Escape 2 Hybrid when she was brand spankin' new.

I have since added, kevlar tires, kool stop brakes, and MKS Lambda platform pedals.

Also I destroyed my cartridge in less than 2000 miles, and have had the chain replaced.

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My daily commuter so far. 2010 Specialized Rockhopper Comp with Topeak Explorer rack, Topeak DPX bag with panniers, Cygolite 180 headlight, & Serfas Drifter tires. Love this setup!!! Its my go anywhere do anything bike. Planning to commute in the snow this year on it. Got some Innova Ice Huskies to run this season to try it out.

^^ Nice !!! Are you thinking of going rigid at some point if the suspension fork doesn't like winter ?

Thanks! I doubt I will change the fork. I'm hoping I don't have any issues. I know the cold temps will affect the oil in the fork but as long as it doesn't do damage I'm fine with that. If you have ever been to Spokane, WA you'll know why a suspension fork is a must have piece of equipment for a lot of commuters here. Some of the worst roads in the country. I don't know how the road bikers do it. LOL

Awesome rig, I am a sucker for ss/fixie conversions, especially on such a great frame.

ps that is a big ring up front, it must be nice and flat where that is getting ridden

It has a 20 tooth cog in the rear so the big gearing is a bit of an illusion... makes for a smooth running 70 gear inches which is good for stop and go riding and leaves you some grace for climbs and headwinds.

almost done.

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28c tires, fenders and maybe a rack.


sorry about the crap photo

Great looking bike!

A night shot of my commuter hybrid.

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