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Originally Posted by metalchef87
(Post 7945732)
Here is my commuter as posted originally:
http://i433.photobucket.com/albums/q...87/bike007.jpg Here it is now, updated with drop bars and two wald baskets...I like it better:love: http://i433.photobucket.com/albums/q...7/marin001.jpg http://i433.photobucket.com/albums/q...7/marin002.jpg http://i433.photobucket.com/albums/q...7/marin003.jpg http://i433.photobucket.com/albums/q...7/marin004.jpg I hope you likey... |
Originally Posted by Ridefreemc
(Post 13383183)
BTW - the best rear blinky light that I have used by far - and like most of you I have tried many. Made by Cateye.
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Originally Posted by Ridefreemc
(Post 13383183)
BTW - the best rear blinky light that I have used by far - and like most of you I have tried many. Made by Cateye.
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Originally Posted by GriddleCakes
(Post 13382841)
Nashbar X build. My first drop bar bike, rolling on my first homebuilt wheels:
Built this to race 'cross, but scheduling conflicts prevented participation this year. So I mounted fenders and bought a set of studded Hakkas so that I can use it as the backup 'muter/cat 6 race bike this winter. Hopefully I won't be working weekends next fall, so that I can get out and race the bike for real. |
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When I bought my house this past April I bought a bike since the house sits on a hill with other track homes I figured I better have a bike with gears. So I got this nice Trek Wahoo 29er 2012 model and I just recently added the fenders to get it set for winter since I'm in snow country.
I try to ride everyday except the last two days I didn't because on Saturday I joined the world in protest but I rode my bike 65 miles round trip and it was up hill all the way back so I was pretty sore the next day. Yesterday, the winds were gusting 40-50 miles all day long and since I was still sore I chose not to ride. But today I rode and it was great as always. I really enjoy this bike, I've also added a mirror which I always have on all my bikes and I put some ergo grips which I've had on my last two bikes. Those that haven't tried the ergo grips I highly recommend them. Safe riding to everyone. |
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New photos of my bike and the front rack I just installed, a Jandd Extreme. My first choice was actually a 'Surly Nice Rack', but this was half the price.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...100_0734a1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...100_0739a1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...100_0741a1.jpg |
I may have to install a rack too. I really didn't want to but winter commuting is going to be really hard without it.
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By the way, great looking commuter.
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Sorry guy's I just had to go gold :) Got the fenders coming in the mail, will update next week when they come in with all the gear on it.
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...s/100_0836.jpg http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...s/100_0835.jpg http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...s/100_0834.jpg |
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-v...576/11%2B-%2B1
My Allez after a good cleaning last weekend. Missing water bottles + cages, frame pump, lights, computer and seatbag. |
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Originally Posted by Fizzaly
(Post 12496891)
Got the new cassette in today, replaced the Sora rear derailleur with a deore and she functions perfectly now:)
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...s/100_0395.jpg http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...s/100_0398.jpg http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...s/100_0396.jpg http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...s/100_0397.jpg |
Originally Posted by Fizzaly
(Post 13393212)
Sorry guy's I just had to go gold :) Got the fenders coming in the mail, will update next week when they come in with all the gear on it.
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...s/100_0834.jpg Compare it with Fizzaly's bike, in Mr Pink 57's post, just above this.... z |
Originally Posted by Igo
(Post 13393503)
I know we're going back aways but what rack is that?
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Originally Posted by Mr Pink57
(Post 13393459)
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Doing the Dew
Lots of upgrades to my Kona Dew in the last two weeks, which has been mostly stock since I bought it earlier in the year. Now it has a Brooks B17 saddle. Yup, I drank the kool-aid, and it is mmm-mmm good! I also switched out the crappy stock pedals for some Shimano M324's, switched out the grips for Ergon with bar-ends, and also added a saddle bag and rear rack with panniers. The LBS guy also reminded me that I needed a couple water bottle cages. I am starting to actually feel like a commuter now. Happy anniversary to me (the wife got diamond ear-rings). haha
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n...w/DSC_1088.jpg http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n...w/DSC_1084.jpg http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n...w/DSC_1086.jpg http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n...w/DSC_1087.jpg |
Originally Posted by azesty
(Post 13393905)
It seems that the brake cable sheath, where it goes past your seatpost, is a little long. It curves too much, increasing friction.
Compare it with Fizzaly's bike, in Mr Pink 57's post, just above this.... z |
Originally Posted by GriddleCakes
(Post 13382841)
Nashbar X build. My first drop bar bike, rolling on my first homebuilt wheels:
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Originally Posted by GriddleCakes
(Post 13394063)
I like it, it's got alot of character. Which frame bag is that?
This bag right here, that was the first time I had used it running a few errands. |
Originally Posted by Mr Pink57
(Post 13393459)
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I am 5'9" but this bike was bought for me when I was about 12 years old (28 now). It's a Titec Hellbent has 1.5" of setback. Good luck finding one, I had to call Dog the Bounty Hunter to track one of these things down for me especially in a 26.6 size which is like seeing a flying unicorn.
The bike rides like a dream especially with the addition of the Mary Bars (handed down from my MTB), the stem is a 120mm so you can imagine this frame is pretty small. I am currently in the process of finding a decently priced disc SS hub so I can run a tomicog. |
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Originally Posted by dstarman
(Post 13383983)
When I bought my house this past April I bought a bike since the house sits on a hill with other track homes I figured I better have a bike with gears. So I got this nice Trek Wahoo 29er 2012 model and I just recently added the fenders to get it set for winter since I'm in snow country.
I try to ride everyday except the last two days I didn't because on Saturday I joined the world in protest but I rode my bike 65 miles round trip and it was up hill all the way back so I was pretty sore the next day. Yesterday, the winds were gusting 40-50 miles all day long and since I was still sore I chose not to ride. But today I rode and it was great as always. I really enjoy this bike, I've also added a mirror which I always have on all my bikes and I put some ergo grips which I've had on my last two bikes. Those that haven't tried the ergo grips I highly recommend them. Safe riding to everyone. |
kurn, are those the new Ergon pedals?
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