Commuter Bicycle Pics
07-19-12 | 11:49 PM
#9951
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From: Yokohama, Japan
07-22-12 | 11:45 PM
#9953
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Joined: Jul 2012
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What's up everyone. First post, so I may as well post up my new bike 
Just started commuting to work for the last month straight and decided on a new investment today.
Bought a '12 JtS. Axiom rack and pannier bags.
Next investment will be some cycling shoes.
Just started commuting to work for the last month straight and decided on a new investment today.
Bought a '12 JtS. Axiom rack and pannier bags.
Next investment will be some cycling shoes.
07-23-12 | 12:13 AM
#9954
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From: Eugene, Oregon
Bikes: 2014 Specialized Dolce Triple, 1987 Schwinn Tempo, 2012 Windsor Kensington 8
^Nice Kona! It looks fast just standing still. 
A clipless set up is definitely worth it, especially if you have any hills or have a significant portion of your commute in stop-and-go traffic. It's nice to not have to futz to get the pedals in the right position for launch. Just lift a foot and kick off.
A clipless set up is definitely worth it, especially if you have any hills or have a significant portion of your commute in stop-and-go traffic. It's nice to not have to futz to get the pedals in the right position for launch. Just lift a foot and kick off.
Last edited by kookaburra1701; 07-23-12 at 12:29 AM.
07-23-12 | 06:55 AM
#9955
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Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 298
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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
So, I added a 4th bike to my stable this past week. An old lugged steel falcon converted to a single speed/fixed gear. I rode around fixed for a few days but am now running the single speed (at least until I can add a second brake. It has a rack and a bell, rear caliper brake, shimano brake lever, all city track hubs, schwalbe marathons with reflective sidewalls, riser bars, and a big cushy saddle. I really like it so far. 45/16 single 15 fixed.
07-23-12 | 08:27 PM
#9958
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Joined: Apr 2012
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From: Kansas City
Bikes: Trek 9th District, CAAD 10, Crux
Looking forward to your posts in the forum. I'd love to hear your opinion on that bike, especially the braking with canti's
07-23-12 | 08:56 PM
#9959
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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 ride a JTS as well for commuting. I'll tell you what, those cantis can't shake a stick at caliper brakes. It's like night and day when. Swap for any of my road bikes. I have to always remember to brake early with the kona.
07-24-12 | 01:34 PM
#9960
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Joined: May 2010
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Took this picture this morning, at the halfway point on my commute to work. A 1989 Centurion Master, built by Robbie Tunes. I just added a Fizik white and black seat. You can see she is decked out for travel in the darkness. 
Those two 18650 burners up front, and the PBSF Turbo on the rear light the way..I will ride here sister tomorrow. Her sister is an 1988 Centurion Expert, also built by Robbie Tunes..
Those two 18650 burners up front, and the PBSF Turbo on the rear light the way..I will ride here sister tomorrow. Her sister is an 1988 Centurion Expert, also built by Robbie Tunes..
07-24-12 | 03:00 PM
#9961
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Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 150
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From: Lakewood, CO
Bikes: 2013 KHS 747 (by Lennard Zinn), 1987 Nishiki Sport, 1983 Sanwa 700
07-24-12 | 03:38 PM
#9963
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From: Beaverton, OR
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If you've got a decent dual-pivot caliper (or V-brake), you just setup the cable so that it hits the rim before your lever bottoms out and you're done. It will give you good performance and great level-feel.
With cantilever brakes, there are a nearly infinite number of possibilities in setup. Depending on the yoke height and the brake arm length and angle, you'll get different responses from the brake. Most of the time when you get them set up to provide a lot of braking power they feel mushy. I suspect that with most cantilevers (assuming the brake itself doesn't flex too much) it is possible to set them up to feel just like a dual-pivot caliper. It just isn't easy.
But as br0nc says, the use of these dinosaurs in CX is more about mud clearance than braking power.
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07-24-12 | 08:20 PM
#9964
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So this guy in town is one of our local bike farmers. He has a store front (clutter city) an upgrade
from his residential home littered with bicycles. Beautiful vintage (seriously) sitting outside exposed to the elements.
He is okay as far as the craigslister refab bicycle farmers go but rather arrogant but nicer than the other guy.
Anyway, he has this kinda cute Bridgestone Mountain bike AND a lovely olive and creme Raleigh (70's) style couple--one of which has a Brooks saddle completely soaked from the rain. He quotes me $179 for the Bridge, over $500 for a white panasonic with red tires and some other obscene amount for the Raleighs. So I leave.
Aggravated because now everyone with a 1980 bicycle wants $300--so nothing to do I navigate to the local pawn shops and VOILA--a guy walks in with a Schwinn Crosscut. I approach him and asks him how much he wants for the bike. He says he often pawns it for minimal cash and then gets it out. I ask how much to buy--he says $80. I say sold. I give him a $100.
Take it to my local bike shop they say they wouldn't have paid $25.00 for it. No worries. I love her.
I am selling the Trek Alpha 2.1 and this Crosscut--yeah she may not look like much but I took her for a 25 mile ride today--I am in love.
These 38 tires are ....a dream.
I removed: the kickstand, water bottle thingamajig, grips, and the back rack.
I added: all of my monkey lights (I know but I love them).
Here she is---isn't she lovely.......
Yes I overpaid at Bike America for the Trek Alpha 2.1 and yes it is for sale. Pics aren't the best forgive...
from his residential home littered with bicycles. Beautiful vintage (seriously) sitting outside exposed to the elements.
He is okay as far as the craigslister refab bicycle farmers go but rather arrogant but nicer than the other guy.
Anyway, he has this kinda cute Bridgestone Mountain bike AND a lovely olive and creme Raleigh (70's) style couple--one of which has a Brooks saddle completely soaked from the rain. He quotes me $179 for the Bridge, over $500 for a white panasonic with red tires and some other obscene amount for the Raleighs. So I leave.
Aggravated because now everyone with a 1980 bicycle wants $300--so nothing to do I navigate to the local pawn shops and VOILA--a guy walks in with a Schwinn Crosscut. I approach him and asks him how much he wants for the bike. He says he often pawns it for minimal cash and then gets it out. I ask how much to buy--he says $80. I say sold. I give him a $100.
Take it to my local bike shop they say they wouldn't have paid $25.00 for it. No worries. I love her.
I am selling the Trek Alpha 2.1 and this Crosscut--yeah she may not look like much but I took her for a 25 mile ride today--I am in love.
These 38 tires are ....a dream.
I removed: the kickstand, water bottle thingamajig, grips, and the back rack.
I added: all of my monkey lights (I know but I love them).
Here she is---isn't she lovely.......
Yes I overpaid at Bike America for the Trek Alpha 2.1 and yes it is for sale. Pics aren't the best forgive...
Just out of curiosity, are you talking about the "Bicycle Farm" on Broward Blvd, just west of the Turnpike?
07-25-12 | 08:33 AM
#9965
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Joined: May 2011
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From: Northern California
Bikes: Raleigh Grand Prix, Giant Innova, Nishiki Sebring, Trek 7.5FX
Hey Chuck!
I think I know your true alias!
The multi-geared Cruiser is the ultimate commuter.
Sorta reminds me of the royal Trek Sawyer, all Fredded out!
Last edited by SlimRider; 07-25-12 at 08:42 AM.
07-25-12 | 09:26 AM
#9967
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Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 150
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From: Lakewood, CO
Bikes: 2013 KHS 747 (by Lennard Zinn), 1987 Nishiki Sport, 1983 Sanwa 700
Thanks br0nc and Andy, now I dont have to feel bad about my calipers. I have had no problems with them, and thought they worked well, but was under the impression that moving to cantis would be better. Now I can stick with my older frames and be happy. (until I want to upgrade to discs)
07-25-12 | 10:13 AM
#9968
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Joined: Jul 2012
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Bikes: 2020 Trek Roscoe 8, 2016 Trek 520 Disc, 2013 Trek 7.2 FX, 2010 Trek 4300 Disc
New to the forums.
Its nothing fancy but my daily commuter is a 2010 Trek 4300 Disc. I throw on a seat post rack or my Burley Nomad for space if I need to. Although its not as efficient as some, it does have a lockout. I love it and will take it anywhere.
Its nothing fancy but my daily commuter is a 2010 Trek 4300 Disc. I throw on a seat post rack or my Burley Nomad for space if I need to. Although its not as efficient as some, it does have a lockout. I love it and will take it anywhere.
Last edited by DocsDad; 07-25-12 at 11:10 AM.
07-25-12 | 03:47 PM
#9972
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From: Eugene, Oregon
Bikes: 2014 Specialized Dolce Triple, 1987 Schwinn Tempo, 2012 Windsor Kensington 8
Looking for wormsign...
More a picture the new bags I got during Nashbar's Le Tour sale than my bike. Louis Garneau panniers and front basket/satchel/purse thingy. Also a Banjo Bros. trunk bag. The Panniers are AWESOME - when they first came they seemed dinky, but boy do they expand! I haven't had to use two yet, so far one has always been sufficient. The trunk bag holds my lock and flat kit, and it stays on my bike. I'm in a low crime area and if someone really wants my tire levers that badly they can have them. The front "basket" I got so that I could have a way to tote around my phone, keys, and wallet and quickly take it inside. The quick release on the mounting bracket is nice and sturdy, but the bracket itself isn't really the right size for my handlebars. I had to do some creative free-style shimming with an old innertube to make it fit, and as you can see, the way it sticks out from the handlebars makes it sag. But for the sale price it was worth it.
I also found some retroreflective star stickers and put them on the fenders, because I am apparently 8 years old on the inside.
More a picture the new bags I got during Nashbar's Le Tour sale than my bike. Louis Garneau panniers and front basket/satchel/purse thingy. Also a Banjo Bros. trunk bag. The Panniers are AWESOME - when they first came they seemed dinky, but boy do they expand! I haven't had to use two yet, so far one has always been sufficient. The trunk bag holds my lock and flat kit, and it stays on my bike. I'm in a low crime area and if someone really wants my tire levers that badly they can have them. The front "basket" I got so that I could have a way to tote around my phone, keys, and wallet and quickly take it inside. The quick release on the mounting bracket is nice and sturdy, but the bracket itself isn't really the right size for my handlebars. I had to do some creative free-style shimming with an old innertube to make it fit, and as you can see, the way it sticks out from the handlebars makes it sag. But for the sale price it was worth it.
I also found some retroreflective star stickers and put them on the fenders, because I am apparently 8 years old on the inside.
07-26-12 | 05:46 AM
#9973
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Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 170
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From: Arlington, MA, USA
Bikes: 1981 Panasonic DX-2000, 1986 Cannondale SR500, 1991 Specialized Crossroads, ???? Surly Long Haul Trucker (700c)
07-26-12 | 06:25 AM
#9974
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Posts: 1,345
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From: Eugene, Oregon
Bikes: 2014 Specialized Dolce Triple, 1987 Schwinn Tempo, 2012 Windsor Kensington 8
07-26-12 | 09:34 AM
#9975
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Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 150
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From: Lakewood, CO
Bikes: 2013 KHS 747 (by Lennard Zinn), 1987 Nishiki Sport, 1983 Sanwa 700