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03-10-12 | 01:29 PM

#9376

WestMass

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Joined: Aug 2011

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From: Western Massachusetts

Bikes: 2020 Kona Rove ST, 2020 Kona Woo, 2013 Cannondale Caad 10 Rival, 2020 All-City Super Professional, 2023 Kona Honzo, 1991 Bridgestone CB-1

I'm pretty happy with my setup I have going now. Planet bike cascadia touring fenders, older niterider headlight, planet bike superflash turbo, planet bike eco rack with reflective tape on it. Shimano SPD pedals. Gatorskins 25mm. Specialized saddle.

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03-10-12 | 10:37 PM

#9377

bigbenaugust

always rides with luggage

Joined: Feb 2005

Posts: 2,109

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From: KIGX

Bikes: 2007 Trek SU100, 2009 Fantom CX, 2012 Fantom Cross Uno, Bakfiets

This thread needs more CX bike hotness...

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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

03-11-12 | 12:00 PM

#9378

whistlesglimber

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Joined: Jun 2011

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Here's my stupid Trek PDX with 2.35" Big Apples on it

Night Bike 17-2 by UnbreakableComb, on Flickr

And heres my winter commuter, a Kona Unit with studded tires.

Night Bike 15 by UnbreakableComb, on Flickr

03-11-12 | 03:48 PM

#9379

erg79

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Joined: Oct 2011

Posts: 542

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From: Los Angeles

Bikes: 2012 Jamis Coda Comp; early 80s Univega Nuovo Sport

Why is your PDX "stupid"?

03-11-12 | 03:56 PM

#9380

whistlesglimber

Junior Member

Joined: Jun 2011

Posts: 8

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Quote:

Originally Posted by erg79

Why is your PDX "stupid"?

Because it's got those ridiculous huge tires on it, and it weighs about 30 pounds now! Really, its a fine bike, except for the really, really terrible Tektro Novela disc brakes.

03-11-12 | 07:54 PM

#9381

trailz

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Joined: Feb 2010

Posts: 131

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Cream of a commuter

1998 Specialized HardRock with Fat Franks.

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03-13-12 | 11:53 AM

#9382

Gatorfreak

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Joined: May 2003

Posts: 353

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From: Gainesville, FL

A few weeks ago I got this Nashbar Steel Cyclocross. Previously I was commuting on a 1996ish Diamondback mountain bike. My old mtb is aluminum so the new ride is more comfortable and faster.

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03-13-12 | 03:19 PM

#9383

yellowhammer

Junior Member

Joined: Mar 2012

Posts: 7

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From: SE UK

Bikes: Giant TCX3, Trek 4500

My week-old Giant TCX3, on the way to work today.

Commuter Mk.2 by yellowhammer_01, on Flickr

03-13-12 | 03:39 PM

#9384

JeanSeb

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Joined: Aug 2011

Posts: 379

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From: Central Quebec

So much beauty and practicality in the last few pages.

Here's a pic of my... well, practical 2001 Giant Boulder in full-on commuting glory.

03-13-12 | 08:33 PM

#9385

IndianaShawn

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Joined: Feb 2012

Posts: 139

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I went out for a ride today and took some pictures so I thought I would post them for you guys to enjoy. This is around Lafayette Indiana and West Lafayette (Purdue College) area.

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03-13-12 | 08:45 PM

#9386

IndianaShawn

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Posts: 139

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A few more photos

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03-13-12 | 08:48 PM

#9387

IndianaShawn

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Here is inside of Virtuous Cycle (a local bicycle shop).

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03-13-12 | 09:23 PM

#9388

MattFoley

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Picked this up off CL today...was kind of an impulse buy, but I'm sick of commuting on my poor-fitting hybrid and my new commuter CX bike still hasn't come in yet (thanks Bianchi...). So I'll commute on this for the next couple weeks. I already put my SPD pedal on, adjusted the seat and bars, and took off the extra bottle cage. For a CL bike, this thing is in great shape and super smooth compared to my Jamis. Once my CX bike comes in, I plan to use it as my weekend workout bike.

03-13-12 | 09:37 PM

#9389

X-LinkedRider

Flying Under the Radar

Joined: Oct 2007

Posts: 4,116

Likes: 1

From: Northeast PA

Bikes: 10' SuperiorLite SL Club | 06' Giant FCR3 | 2010 GT Avalanche 3.0 Disc

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattFoley

Sweet pickup matt. That is one classic looking caad. I'd throw some rival or 105 on there and be good to go.

03-13-12 | 10:37 PM

#9390

AsanaCycles

Bicycle Lifestyle

Joined: Jan 2008

Posts: 1,737

Likes: 1

From: Pacific Grove, Ca

Bikes: Neil Pryde Diablo, VeloVie Vitesse400, Hunter29er, Surly Big Dummy

custom Hunter 29er
Surly Big Dummy

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03-13-12 | 10:48 PM

#9391

richard4993

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Joined: Oct 2011

Posts: 354

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From: South Brooklyn, NYC

Bikes: '80 Trek 710, '81 Trek 613, '82 Trek 613, '86 Trek 500, '87 Bridgestone MB2, '87 Specialized Rockhopper, '87 Schwinn Circuit, '88 Miyata 712, '89 Trek 400, '97 Trek 6000, '11 Trek Utopia, '13 Specialized Allez Race, '15 All City Macho Man

Quote:

Originally Posted by whistlesglimber

Here's my stupid Trek PDX with 2.35" Big Apples on it

Night Bike 17-2 by UnbreakableComb, on Flickr

Overall what do you think of the PDX, and how much does it weigh stock? I'm considering a PDX along with a 9th District, 7.3 FX or 1.1 to be my new commuter in a few months. My 7200 is just way too heavy when i am carrying stuff.

03-13-12 | 11:11 PM

#9392

Jtgyk

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Joined: Jan 2008

Posts: 1,308

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From: Richardson TX

My Big Three Commuters:

First - "The Flying Avocado" (Nashbar Touring Frame)

Next - "Silver" (Trek 700 Multitrack seen here on vacation in Carbondale, CO)

And Last - "The Cadi" (Nashbar Touring Frame w/flipped mustache bars before getting her new silver and wood rack)

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03-14-12 | 07:35 AM

#9393

AlmostGreenGuy

Intrepid Bicycle Commuter

Joined: Sep 2009

Posts: 819

Likes: 95

From: Upstate New York

Bikes: 1976 Motobecane Grand Jubile, Austro Daimler 'Ultima', 2012 Salsa Vaya, 2009 Trek 4300, Fyxation Eastside, State Matte Black 6, '97 Trek 930 SHX, '93 Specialized Rockhopper, 1990 Trek 950

Pepper did her very first commute yesterday. She was an awesome ride!!!!

03-14-12 | 06:01 PM

#9394

whistlesglimber

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Gatorfreak

A few weeks ago I got this Nashbar Steel Cyclocross. Previously I was commuting on a 1996ish Diamondback mountain bike. My old mtb is aluminum so the new ride is more comfortable and faster.

I've been eyeing one of these as my introduction to the cyclocross world, overall how do you like it? How much does it weigh stock? I'm also considering a single speed CX bike, maybe something like the Raleigh Furley...

Quote:

Originally Posted by richard4993

I like the PDX, although I think i'd go with something different now that I am a bit more familiar with the bike market. My biggest problem with it is the Tektro Novela disc brakes, they're incredibly noisy and not powerful at all. Stock i'd say its around 24 or 25 pounds, so it's not exactly light. The rear derailleur is also not the greatest.

Of your choices i'd probably go with the either the 9th District or the 7.3fx, leaning a bit towards the district. I like the idea of a simpler drivetrain, although for your money the 7.3 is probably a better value.

Although I might lean towards something like the Nashbar Steel Cyclocross bike if I was really trying to save my pennies and wanted a good all-rounder.

Quote:

Originally Posted by emveezee

My Masi Speciale CX, setup for commuting duty. I know, no fenders. I get wet.

This is excellent!

03-14-12 | 07:29 PM

#9395

Gatorfreak

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Joined: May 2003

Posts: 353

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From: Gainesville, FL

Quote:

Originally Posted by whistlesglimber

I've been eyeing one of these as my introduction to the cyclocross world, overall how do you like it? How much does it weigh stock?

It's my first non-mtb so I have limited basis of comparison but I love it. It's smoother riding than my mtb (AL frame) which surprised me. I really have no complaints. It's 24.5 lbs according to the weigh-myself-holding-the-bike technique so it isn't super light. Supposedly the wheels are heavy so upgrading those could shed some weight if that's a concern. Being 7 lbs lighter than my old mtb, it seems light to me!

03-14-12 | 08:32 PM

#9396

tonyjaja

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Quote:

Originally Posted by matthew_deaner

Here are some pics of my recently completed Salsa Casseroll. I bought the frame from Jenson when it was on sale for $289.

Side view:

Cockpit:

Crank side:

Rear:

Build list:
Frame/Fork: Salsa Casseroll, 60cm
Pedals: Shimano SPD A-520
Handlebars: Bontrager Race Lite 44cm (from my Trek 5200)
Bar Tape: Fizik Microtex
Headset: Cane Creek S-8
Stem: Cannondale 110mm (from e-bay)
Wheelset: Open Pro / Ultegra hubs with Wheelsmith DB spokes
Crankset: Campy Ultra Torque Centuar CT (compact 50/34)
Chain: SRAM PC971
Rear Der: Shimano XT med. cage
Front Der: Shimano 105
Shifters: Shimano Dura Ace bar-ends, 9-speed
Brakes: Tektro R556 with Kool Stop pads
Brake levers: Tektro R200
Seatpost: Thomson Elite
Saddle: Brooks B-17
Fenders: SKS P35
Water bottle cages: King
Cassette: Shimano 105 13-25T
Bag: Carradice Barley
Tires: Michelin Carbon 23c right now, switching to Panaracer Pasela 32c soon.

silver bike is amazing, beautiful bike

03-15-12 | 08:15 AM

#9397

terrafirma

Newbie

Joined: Jul 2011

Posts: 20

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'95 IF Steel Deluxe with a mix of components from my bin.

No eyelets except at the dropouts. My solution:

03-15-12 | 11:14 AM

#9398

X-LinkedRider

Flying Under the Radar

Joined: Oct 2007

Posts: 4,116

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From: Northeast PA

Bikes: 10' SuperiorLite SL Club | 06' Giant FCR3 | 2010 GT Avalanche 3.0 Disc

Finally fixed the brake boss on the front fork so I could finish the build and adjustment to the touring/commuter bike. (I work from home so I don't do TOO much commuting) Here is my 06' Giant FCR3 dropbar conversion rebuilt with 105/SL Compact Crank/TRP Euro X Brakes sans the cages and racks.