Commuter Bicycle Pics
02-20-12 | 03:53 PM
#9302
Ride On.
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 315
Likes: 0
From: Houston, TX
Bikes: 2010 Trek 1.5, 2010 Specialized Langster, 2010 Specialized Hardrock Sport 29er, 2011 Gary Fisher HiFi Plus 29er
Just snagged this pic. Over at my in-laws for a water heater change, lending a hand.
Last edited by Underground; 02-20-12 at 04:05 PM.
02-20-12 | 04:04 PM
#9304
Ride On.
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 315
Likes: 0
From: Houston, TX
Bikes: 2010 Trek 1.5, 2010 Specialized Langster, 2010 Specialized Hardrock Sport 29er, 2011 Gary Fisher HiFi Plus 29er
Thanks! It works surprisingly well and rides smooth with the 35c tires on it. I may drop by B17 saddle on this one from my Langster.
02-20-12 | 08:51 PM
#9305
missing in action
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 4,483
Likes: 53
I love it, very clever! It reminds me of a cool handmade felted wool bag that someone was showing off in C & V recently. I love how organic bags like this look compared to the typical modern plastic & cordura high-tech bikeshop stuff.
02-21-12 | 01:24 PM
#9306
Bike addict, dreamer
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 5,165
Likes: 1
From: Queens, New York
if your looking to run a titec h-bar and you have seperate shifters and brakes you will have to mount one or the other on the upper loop both of them wont fit on the lower with the grips installed. if you decide you want to try the titec out get it off pricepoint they are 39.98+shipping.i have shifters and brakes in one single unit and i still had to trim about 1/2" off my grips. the jones loop h-bar can accomadate both shifters and brakes as the rear grip area is longer but they are 120.00 which is why im trying the titec first. also with either i believe you will have to swap stems possibly, im not to sure on this. but i did have to lengthen my cables as they were to short hope it helps and goodluck so far mine are working great
02-21-12 | 01:45 PM
#9307
Bike addict, dreamer
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 5,165
Likes: 1
From: Queens, New York
I pulled my Achilles tendon - or something - once, while walking and pushing my loaded bike up a very steep hill during a short tour. It took over a week to heal but, during that time it was painful when walking, but I barely felt anything when riding a bike so I was able to finish my tour without any difficulties!
02-21-12 | 01:49 PM
#9308
Bike addict, dreamer
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 5,165
Likes: 1
From: Queens, New York
02-21-12 | 02:04 PM
#9310
Bike addict, dreamer
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 5,165
Likes: 1
From: Queens, New York
02-21-12 | 02:07 PM
#9312
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 74
Likes: 0
How are you liking the Avenir Panniers? I was about to pull the trigger on some myself but am torn between the sensible purchase and the expensive one (Ortlieb Back Roller Classic). Keep trying to convince myself that it's a sound investment but I'm about to be in major debt and strapped for cash (dental school).
02-21-12 | 02:08 PM
#9313
Bike addict, dreamer
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 5,165
Likes: 1
From: Queens, New York
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.
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.
PS.
Sorry for spamming this thread, but I have few months worth of it to catch up on
02-21-12 | 04:06 PM
#9314
Ride On.
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 315
Likes: 0
From: Houston, TX
Bikes: 2010 Trek 1.5, 2010 Specialized Langster, 2010 Specialized Hardrock Sport 29er, 2011 Gary Fisher HiFi Plus 29er
How are you liking the Avenir Panniers? I was about to pull the trigger on some myself but am torn between the sensible purchase and the expensive one (Ortlieb Back Roller Classic). Keep trying to convince myself that it's a sound investment but I'm about to be in major debt and strapped for cash (dental school).
02-21-12 | 05:22 PM
#9315
Senior Member
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 3,213
Likes: 0
From: Edgewater, CO
Bikes: Tons
02-21-12 | 05:59 PM
#9316
Bicycle Repair Man !!!
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 27,266
Likes: 150
From: YEG
Bikes: See my sig...
Was just given a complete, but disassembled Moulten Mk2 which I plan to customize and build up to resemble this... thi8s will be awhile as I have to do the frame mods and get it powder coated and build some new high performance wheels.
There is a Dawes Kingpin folder I inherited... figure this will be an all rounder with an SA 8 speed cassette / drum in the rear and was given the '72 Raleigh as a wedding present in September.
I should start a spreadsheet but think I was at 17 before all these bikes fell on me.
02-21-12 | 06:49 PM
#9318
always rides with luggage
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 2,109
Likes: 20
From: KIGX
Bikes: 2007 Trek SU100, 2009 Fantom CX, 2012 Fantom Cross Uno, Bakfiets
Sometimes it is hard to keep up as I rarely find myself looking for bikes but they seem to find me.
Was just given a complete, but disassembled Moulten Mk2 which I plan to customize and build up to resemble this... thi8s will be awhile as I have to do the frame mods and get it powder coated and build some new high performance wheels.
There is a Dawes Kingpin folder I inherited... figure this will be an all rounder with an SA 8 speed cassette / drum in the rear and was given the '72 Raleigh as a wedding present in September.
I should start a spreadsheet but think I was at 17 before all these bikes fell on me.
Was just given a complete, but disassembled Moulten Mk2 which I plan to customize and build up to resemble this... thi8s will be awhile as I have to do the frame mods and get it powder coated and build some new high performance wheels.
There is a Dawes Kingpin folder I inherited... figure this will be an all rounder with an SA 8 speed cassette / drum in the rear and was given the '72 Raleigh as a wedding present in September.
I should start a spreadsheet but think I was at 17 before all these bikes fell on me.
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--Ben
2006 Trek SU100, 2009 Motobecane Fantom CX, 2011 Motobecane Fantom Cross Uno, and a Bakfiets
Previously: 2000 Trek 4500 (2000-2003), 2003 Novara Randonee (2003-2006), 2003 Giant Rainier (2003-2008), 2005 Xootr Swift (2005-2007), 2007 Nashbar 1x9 (2007-2011), 2011 Windsor Shetland (2011-2014), 2008 Citizen Folder (2015)
Non-Bike hardware: MX Linux / BunsenLabs Linux / Raspbian / Mac OS 10.6 / Android 7
--Ben
2006 Trek SU100, 2009 Motobecane Fantom CX, 2011 Motobecane Fantom Cross Uno, and a Bakfiets
Previously: 2000 Trek 4500 (2000-2003), 2003 Novara Randonee (2003-2006), 2003 Giant Rainier (2003-2008), 2005 Xootr Swift (2005-2007), 2007 Nashbar 1x9 (2007-2011), 2011 Windsor Shetland (2011-2014), 2008 Citizen Folder (2015)
Non-Bike hardware: MX Linux / BunsenLabs Linux / Raspbian / Mac OS 10.6 / Android 7
02-21-12 | 07:31 PM
#9320
This bike is cat approved
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,531
Likes: 0
From: Lincoln, NE
Bikes: To many to list...
picked up this beater from CL to be my commuter Has all the OEM parts from 87' and still in pretty good shape other then nicks n scraps over the yrs.
Schwinn Circuit by jsigone, on Flickr
Schwinn Circuit by jsigone, on Flickr
Has all the OEM parts from 87' and still in pretty good shape other then nicks n scraps over the yrs.Schwinn Circuit by jsigone, on Flickr
Schwinn Circuit by jsigone, on Flickr
02-21-12 | 10:40 PM
#9321
got the climbing bug
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 10,268
Likes: 1,053
From: San Diego
Bikes: one for everything
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Rule #10 // It never gets easier, you just go faster.
Rule #10 // It never gets easier, you just go faster.
02-22-12 | 01:33 PM
#9325
Bike addict, dreamer
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 5,165
Likes: 1
From: Queens, New York
Thank you kindly! 
I doubt anyone would pay attention to my turn signals
17? Wow!
17? Wow!