I'm trying to learn to be more minimalistic and NOT attach too much stuff to my bike(s) and the loop bar will encourage me to attach all sorts of gadgets to it :) I'm thinking about my touring/weekend bike. I need to learn to go light for those long rides.

Salsa Cowbell. :-)

Same here... I decided to remove the rack and go with a backpack too. I also installed DIY mud flaps at the front and rear fenders. The front fender mud flap is already paying dividends... less mud/salt spray on my shoes and on the bottom bracket area of the bike.

My commuter sans rack/panniers:
http://i.imgur.com/HXDC4.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/cgMgF.jpg

I can understand the words I am reading but they don't make any sense to me!

;)

(up to 6 lights, mirror, always a bell and Airzoundz, reflectors, racks...)

picked up this beater from CL to be my commuter:D Has all the OEM parts from 87' and still in pretty good shape other then nicks n scraps over the yrs.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7182/6...aa05443a_z.jpg
Schwinn Circuit by jsigone, on Flickr

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Schwinn Circuit by jsigone, on Flickr

titec h-bar and jones loop h-bar info
 

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

For my wife's commuter:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7057/6...7af90323_z.jpg

Cozy !

I like it. But it doesn't look waterproof. Is she a fair weather rider?

No and no. I'm sure she could put the contents in a plastic bag and it'd be fine.

Mine in current trim.....

http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/...GreenBike2.jpg

Just snagged this pic. Over at my in-laws for a water heater change, lending a hand.

http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/t...kCommuter1.jpg

Nice Specialized commuter.

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.

Sweet! I have a few Schwinns from the "Tenax era" and they're great bikes.

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.

Thanks for the tip! I placed the order. That is great price, with bar tape and shipping under $60. Nice. I have dual action Shimano XT levers and some Ergon grips laying around, so that should work out well.

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!

This bike actually looks really good IMHO. I just have preference for flat bars, so it'd look even better with black stem and flat bars.

:love: :ride:

All right Sixty Fiver, do you actually keep track of how many bikes you own??? :D

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Q...800/IMG027.jpg

My quick commuter when I can store it in my office. Also my long distance bike.

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).

Badass! :thumb:

PS.
Sorry for spamming this thread, but I have few months worth of it to catch up on :D

As far as panniers go, you always get what you pay for. However, these are nice for smaller items. They are not water proof, but are made pretty decently out of canvas. I do notice that if I move my feet too far back on the pedals that I get some heel strike, but overall I really like them. They hold my Macbook Air with no problems and I just keep a waterproof stuff sack in them if it looks like I may be getting into some rain. So far they have well been worth the $30 for them.