My primary complaint is the toe overlap...it only happens when the fenders are on, but it has been an issue, since there are a couple spots in my commute that I have to navigate uphill entrances to trails that have switchback ramps. If I'm wearing sneakers, I can position my feet far enough back on the pedals, so it's really only a problem when I'm clipped in. However, I was messing around this weekend and found that if I'm clipped in and keep my toes pointed down as far as they can go, I just clear the fenders when turning the wheel....doesn't work if I point my toes up though. In the morning I'll see if I can actually make it work while riding.

I went out riding Sunday and I came across a bicycle polo game in an ice skating rink in West Lafayette. I also came across a guy that was charging his new electric bicycle outside a local coffee shop. I have seen him there before as he kinda hangs out there with other "regulars" (me included). He said that the fact that it has an electric outlet just outside of the shop is "a devine sign". I also meant a guy that told me he wiped out on his bicycle on that same day so I got a pick of his arm. Included is a picture of the bicycle shop at night and a business with an address of 666 1/3.

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couple more

One more, this is the start of the Wabash Heritage Trail starting at Pedestrian Street Bridge which spans the Wabash river and allows people to walk back and forth between West Lafayette and Lafayette. You can see how the trail follows along the river and goes out to a place called Battle Ground.

Can anyone tell me what pedals & straps those are?

Great pix, Shawn. Thanks for sharing them.

I've been loving my do-all bike, two months into service. Singular Gryphon frame. The Nuvinci has been very nice thus far - super smooth, and no sense of inefficiency to these legs.
The frame is very similar to the Salsa Fargo, but has an eccentric BB, which makes the IGH a cinch.
the 32x18 gearing gives a range of mid 20's to about 90 gear inches with my 28x50 Marathon Supremes (622 bead).
I built this bike as a commuter and gravel grinder/bikepacking rig. I look forward to taking it offroad, and have a set of 29x2.4 Maxxis Ardents ready for action. I can remove the rack and fenders in 5 minutes, and have the bike ready for singletrack in under 30 minutes.

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Here it is in its 29er offroad guise. About 30 minutes or so for full conversion from commuter mode.

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That does look like a do all bike. Very nice.

I do not know the exact model, but a quick google search for "BMX pedal straps" or something similar will bring up several different variations by several different companies.

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=243157


My 2010 Jamis Ventura Sport. Just snapped after this evening's commute.

Here is the latest form of my old Trek. I love the combo of a pannier on one side and a folding basket on the other. I think I'll do the same setup with my other commuter. This is such a great bike.


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I carry a backpack with that - I like as little stuff on the bike as possible. (only thing I have on there is a headlight)

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Great batch of bikes today and my compliments to the photographers.

VO crank on that Casseroll is beautiful!

You have teased so now spill it LOL
What levers are those?

Is this a new Casseroll? I'm super keen to get one but can't find a local dealer who can order one. Would you indulge a bunch of questions:

Can you tell me how you like it?
What kind of riding do you do?
Are there things you don't love about it?
Were you considering other bikes instead? (I'm thinking of a Cross Check if not the Casseroll)

Thanks so much!

Great bikes everyone.

Those are TRP Levers.

BestSportEver,
Nice build up on that Casseroll. Very classy.

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switched the seat, added a wald front basket, spd pedals, marathon plus tires, its been a great commuter so far, no flats since I changed tires from the crappy cheng-shin oem tires, and the Shimano Nexus has been great(feels broken in after a couple months of use)

Jig, if you happen to ride a size 59, the dept of goods website have the Casseroll on sale (http://www.departmentofgoods.com/sal...casseroll-bike).
Boy oh boy, there are some sweet bikes in this thread!

Like.... how about LOVE. I bought the frame and then picked every component to meet my needs/wants/looks and hand built the wheels.
I do all types of riding, but this bike will be used for commuting/touring
What do I NOT like about it... I'd rather it be 520 steel than 4130 chromo
I was also considering the Cross Check as my friend just built one about a month ago. I can say first hand that the Salsa has better paint,welds,geometry,and it's way better looking than either of the color choices for the Cross Check.

If it makes you feel better, Reynolds 520 is 4130 so your not missing out on anything. The only differences would be the butting profiles, but they are most likely very similar.