Commuter Bicycle Pics
07-02-12 | 02:37 AM
#9876
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 522
Likes: 0
From: Eugene, OR
Bikes: Lots
Been mostly lurking about here for a while too long now. Just cleaned the bikes so time for some pics. Usually take the LHT to work, since it's nicely outfitted, but love days when I can take the Pacer and a small backpack.
The LHT is mostly a stock complete model with the usual stuff. It has Schwalbe Citizen 1.75"s (wish I'd gone Big Apple) B17 Special, 36h Alfine dynamo hub powering Supernova E3 asymmetrical front (aimed up during daytime) and rear lights (usually have a PBSF or 2 and a Minewt X2 going too). Love it but it's heavy and catches tons of wind as-is.
The Pacer is getting a nice saddlebag and dynamo light set up soon too. Already have a set of fenders but they are fun trying to get fitted...
The LHT is mostly a stock complete model with the usual stuff. It has Schwalbe Citizen 1.75"s (wish I'd gone Big Apple) B17 Special, 36h Alfine dynamo hub powering Supernova E3 asymmetrical front (aimed up during daytime) and rear lights (usually have a PBSF or 2 and a Minewt X2 going too). Love it but it's heavy and catches tons of wind as-is.
The Pacer is getting a nice saddlebag and dynamo light set up soon too. Already have a set of fenders but they are fun trying to get fitted...
07-02-12 | 05:05 AM
#9877
Proud To Be An American
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 363
Likes: 0
From: USA
Bikes: 2004 Giant Cypress SX 2006 Giant OCR 3
That's a very nice bike and accessories.
07-02-12 | 10:17 AM
#9878
Senior Member
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 794
Likes: 0
From: Nashville TN
Bikes: Trek 7.3FX, Diamondback Edgewood hybrid, KHS Montana
Really nice bike and photos.
07-02-12 | 10:48 AM
#9879
a.k.a., Point Five Dude
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 794
Likes: 0
From: Twin Cites, MN USA
Bikes: 1987 Trek Elance 400 T
I'd been debating whether or not to get a new commuter; I really wanted one, but didn't absolutely need one. Or so I thought. While at my LBS yesterday, I impulsively asked to try a Jamis Aurora and have really only have been off it since to sleep and eat. Other than changing the tires to Armadillos, everything else is still stock. I stopped by the river today and grabbed a picture with my phone.
Last edited by Surrealdeal; 07-02-12 at 12:55 PM.
07-02-12 | 12:43 PM
#9880
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 21,771
Likes: 5,676
From: Middle Earth (aka IA)
Bikes: A bunch of old bikes and a few new ones
I've been riding a 1988 stumpjumper comp as a commuter. I got the bike from CL and have done very little to it other than overhaul the bike, change the tires, add platform pedals, and lights. The bike rides great. I'm planning on changing the crank out to make it a 1 x 6 and adding fenders but that's about it:
07-02-12 | 05:10 PM
#9881
Just a geek
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 537
Likes: 0
From: NorCal
Bikes: LHT, Pacer
Are they both the same size? I have a 50 LHT and would like to get a Pacer as well. I haven't had any chance to ride many pacers before you don't find many shops stocking them complete. I road a friends 54 and that felt pretty OK on me really, even though it would seem to be a lot larger.
My profile says Austin but I'm updating it to Humboldt right now. Will be up your way for the Oregon country fair pretty soon. Can't imagine it would be hard to find one up your way. Portland?
07-02-12 | 05:16 PM
#9882
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 317
Likes: 0
From: Western NY
Great ride...though I have be honest with a backdrop like that even a Huffy would look beautiful. I've been to Vegas/Henderson once and look forward to returning for a visit.
07-02-12 | 06:39 PM
#9883
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 1,498
Likes: 0
From: Henderson/Las Vegas NV
Bikes: Giant Defy 2
07-02-12 | 06:44 PM
#9884
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 1,498
Likes: 0
From: Henderson/Las Vegas NV
Bikes: Giant Defy 2
Well come on down. At the bottom of the last picture is the black top Lake Mead Parkway. It's about 4 miles of great bike lane to Lake Mead and about 2 miles of MUP to the River Mountain Trail. We'll tale a spin when you get here.
07-03-12 | 06:00 PM
#9885
Born Again Pagan
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 2,241
Likes: 2
From: Southwestern Ontario
Bikes: Schwinn hybrid, Raleigh MTB
CrossCheck Fat Frank Build by bendertj, on Flickr
just finished up a cross check re-build with 29x2.0 Schwalbe Fat Franks. here's a link to the full set
07-04-12 | 06:01 AM
#9892
Member
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 25
Likes: 0
From: Lakewood, CO
Bikes: 1996 Trek Mountain Track 830
07-05-12 | 08:48 AM
#9893
Junior Member
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
From: Fort Collins, Colorado
Bikes: 2011 Seven Cycles Transmogrifier, 2014 Turner Sultan
Seven Cycles Halcyon aka Transmogrifier
1 year old (born 7/5/2011)
2095 commuting miles
-25 lbs (will always be a Clydesdale)
1 bent front derailluer
10 flats
1 cracked rim
3320 total miles
BTW, awesome forum. Full of good info.
Last edited by Transmogrifier; 07-09-12 at 07:32 AM.
07-05-12 | 09:36 AM
#9894
aka Tom Reingold
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 44,138
Likes: 6,363
From: New York, NY, and High Falls, NY, USA
Bikes: 1962 Rudge Sports, 1971 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Raleigh Pro Track, 1974 Raleigh International, 1975 Viscount Fixie, 1982 McLean, 1996 Lemond (Ti), 2002 Burley Zydeco tandem
Wow. That bike is ready for any kind of action. What kind of terrain do you ride over?
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New York City and High Falls, NY
Blogs: The Experienced Cyclist; noglider's ride blog
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Tom Reingold, tom@noglider.com
New York City and High Falls, NY
Blogs: The Experienced Cyclist; noglider's ride blog
“When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments.” — Elizabeth West, US author
Please email me rather than PM'ing me. Thanks.
07-05-12 | 09:44 AM
#9895
I don't get out enough
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 270
Likes: 0
From: las vegas
Bikes: Gary Fisher Marlin, Bike E rx, Diamondback Centurion Expert TG, early 80's steel bike
This is my beast of burden. Not as expensive as many of th bikes on here. But I'll tell you what, she gets the job done. She's got nearly 500 miles in the 3 months I've had her.
07-05-12 | 11:25 AM
#9896
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
That Salsa is F'n sweet. Great job on that.
Here is my commuter/touring bike with all of it's carrying capacity available.
And here with pretty minimal cargo room.
Here is my commuter/touring bike with all of it's carrying capacity available.
And here with pretty minimal cargo room.
