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arsprod 01-26-13 12:01 PM


Originally Posted by Doohickie (Post 15197741)
I've got 6 bikes, and 5 of them have Brooks saddles. The one on the Nishiki I bought new, but three of the ones on my other bikes I picked up cheap off Craigslist, swap meets, etc.

doesn't that defeat the "breaking into your butt" thing?!

mdrauh 01-26-13 02:56 PM

My Masi CX Uno.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8511/8...f041dc90_z.jpg

GrouchoWretch 01-26-13 06:03 PM

Zazzix fruzz blatz.
 
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Just picked up this 2012 GT Zum City Bike from Performance. Ship to store, they waive shipping and put it together for you. $300 + sales tax, out the door.

Single 46t chainring, 8 speed cassette 10-30t. Tires are 700 x 40c, fat enough for the trails, not bad at all on the road. I think they smooth things out a bit compared to skinny tires.

The low gear gets me up the hills that have been my bete noir up to now. That was my main worry. And the top gear is tall, tall. Plenty of steps between. I love riding this thing more than I expected to.

As you can see, I have already put some junk on it.

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=295529http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=295530

canyoneagle 01-26-13 06:17 PM


Originally Posted by GrouchoWretch (Post 15202165)
Just picked up this 2012 GT Zum City Bike from Performance. Ship to store, they waive shipping and put it together for you. $300 + sales tax, out the door.

Single 46t chainring, 8 speed cassette 10-30t. Tires are 700 x 40c, fat enough for the trails, not bad at all on the road. I think they smooth things out a bit compared to skinny tires.

The low gear gets me up the hills that have been my bete noir up to now. That was my main worry. And the top gear is tall, tall. Plenty of steps between. I love riding this thing more than I expected to.

As you can see, I have already put some junk on it.

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=295529http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=295530

That's a great deal! Do you have any drive side pics?

Chesha Neko 01-26-13 10:07 PM


Originally Posted by stedanrac (Post 15195308)

That is ready for a world tour. Get to it. :thumb:

Doohickie 01-26-13 10:31 PM


Originally Posted by arsprod (Post 15201137)
doesn't that defeat the "breaking into your butt" thing?!

I've heard that but I don't get it. Every Brooks I've ever had felt great from the first mile, whether it was new or used.

Doohickie 01-26-13 10:32 PM


Originally Posted by mrlassiter (Post 15196180)
Schweeeeeet!!

Thanks. I like the bike a lot. I got it cheap and upgraded it opportunistically. I probably have $500 into it, maybe $600, but it was cost twice that to replace with comparable stuff.

Doohickie 01-26-13 10:35 PM


Originally Posted by stedanrac (Post 15195308)

Marathon Supremes? How wide?

GrouchoWretch 01-26-13 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by canyoneagle (Post 15202200)
That's a great deal! Do you have any drive side pics?

Got 'em. Extremely basic components, obviously.

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=295587
http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=295590http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=295589http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=295588

JZackery_I.D. 01-27-13 04:56 AM

'07 Novara Express
 
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Purchased used over the holidays from a lbs in Seattle. My first commuter (& 'serious' bike)! Just put on SKS fenders that sadly cover up the blue conti 4000s :( but they have been fantastic so far in this Bellingham weather. Clip on spoke reflectors, and planet bike lights complete it for now. No rear rack as of yet, my backpack has been fine for me. Next purcharse will probably be getting a hip bag to hold my new york ulock and flat tire needs with a strap so that i could wear it like a mini messenger bag from time to time (not sure which, open to suggestions!)

Loving this thread, and glad to contribute to it!

CliftonGK1 01-27-13 08:58 AM

Updated/graded the frameset on my commuter and now the parts are hanging on a new-old-stock 2009 Spesh Singlecross. My shop buddies saw it in the "blems" section of the dealer website, but nothing is wrong with it; it's just old. It was a frameset originally for warranty (per the PN on the box) but never got used, so they put it for sale super cheap. Nabbed this for $450, still boxed with all the tubes bubble wrapped.

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...58624480_n.jpg

psy 01-27-13 07:54 PM

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Wow I finally get something and its upside down lmao

bbeasley 01-27-13 08:27 PM

Finally made commuting work for me. It's a Wabi fixed gear. I've added see me lights since this pic. No fenders, I'm dry weather only and have willing SAG support at home.

http://bobbeasley.com/bikeimages/wabi.jpg

mrlassiter 01-27-13 09:14 PM


Originally Posted by Doohickie (Post 15202924)
Thanks. I like the bike a lot. I got it cheap and upgraded it opportunistically. I probably have $500 into it, maybe $600, but it was cost twice that to replace with comparable stuff.


I have a Nishiki Cresta I just picked up and am going to order the Brooks in brown and get some matching cloth tape in brown for it!! I don't NEED fenders, but, they DO look nice... Enjoy!

PatrickGSR94 01-27-13 10:15 PM


Originally Posted by psy (Post 15205839)
http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/92537159@N04/8422438546/

Heres my ride on a short day trip

[IMG]http://m.flickr.com/lightbox?id=8422438546[/IMG


Wow I finally get something and its upside down lmao

What, is that pic from the bottom side of the world or something :lol:

DVC45 01-27-13 11:41 PM


Originally Posted by PatrickGSR94 (Post 15206407)
What, is that pic from the bottom side of the world or something :lol:

From down under. :)

Stryver 01-28-13 07:46 AM

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My bike had to sleep outside over the weekend while it thawed. The ride home during KHAAAAAN! was beautiful, it looked like everything was encrusted in diamonds. This is the next morning.

Since this thread is about the bike, it's an old specialized stump-jumper, and the year can probably be identified by the shimano center-pull rear brake, but I have forgotten, and I acquired it second-hand. Needless to say, not many original parts are on the bike. Single-speed with Surly rear hub and performance forte tires. Lighting is provided by a Cygolite Expilion 300 up front and a Superflash Turbo on the rack and a Princeton Tec Swerve on the bag. I add a helmet light for the deep darkness of my forested bikepath.

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=295809http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=295810

GrouchoWretch 01-28-13 07:49 AM

Hey man, your cranks are all froze.

arsprod 01-28-13 08:36 AM


Originally Posted by Doohickie (Post 15202921)
I've heard that but I don't get it. Every Brooks I've ever had felt great from the first mile, whether it was new or used.

me either and you've confirmed my suspicion that getting a used one would save MY butt from doing the breaking!

Ridefreemc 01-28-13 08:40 AM


Originally Posted by Stryver (Post 15207174)
My bike had to sleep outside over the weekend while it thawed. The ride home during KHAAAAAN! was beautiful, it looked like everything was encrusted in diamonds. This is the next morning.

Since this thread is about the bike, it's an old specialized stump-jumper, and the year can probably be identified by the shimano center-pull rear brake, but I have forgotten, and I acquired it second-hand. Needless to say, not many original parts are on the bike. Single-speed with Surly rear hub and performance forte tires. Lighting is provided by a Cygolite Expilion 300 up front and a Superflash Turbo on the rack and a Princeton Tec Swerve on the bag. I add a helmet light for the deep darkness of my forested bikepath.

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=295809http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=295810

My guess is late 80's vintage Can you get a low flap for the front fender to keep that accumulation down (like that on a Longboard)? You may already have one but hard to see it.

DVC45 01-28-13 10:12 AM


Originally Posted by Stryver (Post 15207174)
My bike had to sleep outside over the weekend while it thawed. The ride home during KHAAAAAN! was beautiful, it looked like everything was encrusted in diamonds. This is the next morning.

Since this thread is about the bike, it's an old specialized stump-jumper, and the year can probably be identified by the shimano center-pull rear brake, but I have forgotten, and I acquired it second-hand. Needless to say, not many original parts are on the bike. Single-speed with Surly rear hub and performance forte tires. Lighting is provided by a Cygolite Expilion 300 up front and a Superflash Turbo on the rack and a Princeton Tec Swerve on the bag. I add a helmet light for the deep darkness of my forested bikepath.

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=295809http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=295810

I will never treat such a fine bike like that. Go clean her up!

GrouchoWretch 01-28-13 10:40 AM


Originally Posted by Ridefreemc (Post 15207345)
Can you get a low flap for the front fender to keep that accumulation down (like that on a Longboard)?

I was going to suggest knocking the ice off with a hammer.

SpecialJ 01-28-13 11:06 AM

The winter beater!

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s...t/5DAD9F38.jpg

marqueemoon 01-28-13 11:16 AM


Originally Posted by CliftonGK1 (Post 15203673)
Updated/graded the frameset on my commuter and now the parts are hanging on a new-old-stock 2009 Spesh Singlecross. My shop buddies saw it in the "blems" section of the dealer website, but nothing is wrong with it; it's just old. It was a frameset originally for warranty (per the PN on the box) but never got used, so they put it for sale super cheap. Nabbed this for $450, still boxed with all the tubes bubble wrapped.

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...58624480_n.jpg

Awesome.

bigbenaugust 01-31-13 05:08 PM


Originally Posted by aquateen (Post 15142914)
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...69284985_n.jpg

new commuter! first single speed, love it so far. all it's missing is a bell :)

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-v...129030941a.jpg

I see your Uno and raise you some orange. :)

bigbenaugust 01-31-13 05:08 PM

Also, how did Commuter Bicycle Pics fall to Page 2?

The Chemist 02-01-13 07:40 AM

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I decided to make some significant modifications to one of my bikes. The 'Green Monster' has a bullhorn bar, as well as a double crank and more road-like gearing than my other hybrid, though mechanically they were almost identical. I decided to get some brifters and cross levers for the Monster, as I wanted to have the ability to brake and shift from the horns, where I spend most of my riding time. I did all the mechanical work myself, and the results are shown in the photos below.
http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=296572http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=296573http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=296574


Aside from some minor adjustment issues with the mini V-brakes I bought to work with the brifters, I couldn't be happier with the results. I've since ridden it over 100km, and I've been very impressed with the functionality of the Sora 3500 brifters I bought. It's also allowed me to be faster, as I don't have to move out of the horns to shift, and safer as I don't have to move out of the horns to brake. I was thinking of putting narrower tires on it (it has 28c tires at the moment) but I don't think that anything narrower would be able to put up with the broken pavement commonly found on many streets in Shanghai.

Pgeters 02-01-13 08:17 AM

Chemist, cool, functional cockpit design... I'll have to keep that in mind...

polishmadman 02-01-13 08:50 AM

I'm lovin' it ^^^

polishmadman 02-01-13 09:19 AM

http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/...124_181838.jpg
This is Frankenfisher. I love this bike. She needs new brakes, I know. I used what i had available. I'm also waiting for my LBS to order the Surly 1+1's, so I get rid of that stupid old fork. She is so much fun to ride.


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