I am glad you enjoyed the pictures and memories. =) Some people here kinda rip on Lincoln saying it isn't this and that, but its a really nice place to live actually and a great town for cycling. I think alot of people would be shocked how much of that happens here. Its a really beautiful place in so many ways. Sure its not perfect, but its pretty great overall. I grew up in the middle of nowhere in South Dakota so this is like fast paced city living to me. My wife grew up in the burbs of the Twin cities so she used to refer to this as the country. I think Lincoln is finally growing on her after living here around 7 years after 4 years of college here as well. She still isn't a fan of the Husker craze, but she doesn't like sports. LOL

Did they come with such high steerer tubes? That's great if they did. If not, how did you do it? Wish I had mine that high.

Is that a Nitto stem? Awesome bike. Giant Lugged steel and a threaded headset - right up my alley. Wish I had one!! That would solve my Rivendell craving problem.

Thanks for the compliments and yes its a Nitto stem. I am still trying to decide if I want to leave it as-is or put some brifters on it.

I love riding when the sun is shining and there is no need for fenders or studded tyres... and just a backpack will do.

My Proctor's close cousin... my Moulden XC / MX

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikep...12moulden1.JPG

Am still recovering from my fall in December where I fragged both my ankles so have not been riding much but have covered 90km in the last three days... took it easy today and did not push things hard at all.

My legs are killing me.

:)

Isn't that cool!?
I hope you get to feeling better. You seem like nice people.

Thanks.

Early eighties Raleigh Touring 18 ...

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Clearly that bike is WAY too big for you. Unless that is not how you ride it.

Wow. Is that one of those old light generator thingies? You need to stop riding this bike and have it framed. LOL.

Here's my everyday ride. A 198x Miyata 610, set up single speed using 90% original parts.

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Watch the bag straps in the back wheel!

Nice bike though :)

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WOW you know not much about bikes and good vintage bikes.

Bottle generators are still readily available. http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/dymotec.asp

In Europe they are very popular and in fact standard equipment on many bikes since it is the law to have lighting at night in many countries. They don't like feeding batteries to the lights.

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I no longer commute, but this is what carried me for the past two years when I did. :)

1972 Columbia Sports Tourist III.

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Long wheel base, looooong chainstays - smooth ride. I fitted it with alloy rims and pedals when I got it. I kept planning on fitting an alloy stem and bars, but it hasn't been done. I took the rack off since I don't need to carry anything on it anymore.

Yeah. I know not much about bikes and good vintage bikes.

Am I allowed to post pics of my brother's new commuter? Perhaps he went just a little over the top but the results are worth it. And don't worry ... it's stored locked up, inside his office. You can see the full set here.

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Some Highlights

• Custom titanium frame with integrated rack from Firefly.
• Internal cable routing for hydraulic disc brakes.
• Dual internal cable routing for Rohloff rear disc hub.
• Internal routing for electrical wiring for front and rear lights.
• ENGIN custom fork with internal brake and electrical cable routing
• Rohloff Disc rear hub
• Schmidt SON28 Disc front generator hub
• Truvativ Noir 1.1 cranks
• Gates Centertrack
• Brooks B15 Swallow Ti
• Supernova E3 Triple front light – Supernova E3 Tail light

Very nice Ti bike.

Wow, that is just a little over the top.

I have a B&M Dymotec 6 that I purchased from Peter White. It is mounted on my Cross-Check which is parked outside my office right now. It works great. I've even used it on early morning group rides in the dark. It does add a bit of resistance at 32mph while trying to bridge up to a break!

I just wish more forks were built with generator mounts on them.

Thanks! When they are strapped up into the buckles, they aren't even a consideration. What's nice is they are long enough that I can fit a tent or sleeping bag in there for weekend tours and such.

That bike is by far one of the hottest I have seen on this entire forums, including the 41 and the road/race forum. What exactly are those lights wired to? He can control the on and off or mode from a switch on the bars?

That Ti bike is really sweet.

They are powered by the Schmidt SON28 front hub, so they both just come on when he rolls.

Fine imagery of some exceptional welding and gig work. I love a deep project. Much fun.
Courious, it looks like he came in pretty light weight even for the whistles and bells. How'd he end up?

That I do not know, but I'll ask him and find out. Keep in mind that it's a large frame. We're both 6'4".