Commuter Bicycle Pics
08-20-12 | 04:55 AM
Commuter
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 8
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From: Northern VA
Bikes: Novara
Yes, I did the conversion myself. When all was said and done, it was just about 400 bucks in parts. I love it. My hands used to go to sleep all the time with the riser bars. But now, for the most part, they are fine. Except for the thumbs every now and then.
08-21-12 | 10:04 AM
Newbie
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 10
Likes: 2
From: Cap City, Pennsylvania
Bikes: '12 Raleigh Misceo
2012 Raleigh Misceo. This was when i first got it 3 months ago. Since upgraded to trekking bars and red bar tape. I'll post more when I can. Can anybody say poor man's Bad Boy? Hey but at least it's a true 29er frame 
08-21-12 | 04:36 PM
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 89
Likes: 0
If you don't mind me asking, how much did you get it for?
08-21-12 | 04:53 PM
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 1,261
Likes: 1
From: SF Bay Area
Bikes: 2012 Specialized Sirrus
08-22-12 | 12:43 AM
W A N T E D
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 495
Likes: 0
(among other accessories) 
08-22-12 | 05:09 AM
Newbie
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 10
Likes: 2
From: Cap City, Pennsylvania
Bikes: '12 Raleigh Misceo
$500 out the door from LBS, includes free tune up and lifetime 10% off accessories. Weighs about 28lbs, 38c kenda kontour tires feel great and are awesome enough in rain such that i don't need fenders. Oh yeah free Giro Venti (large-ish) helmet to keep my full figure melon safe!
08-22-12 | 11:49 AM
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Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 13,765
Likes: 3,937
From: Louisville, KY
By my reckoning, we're only on page 337. But I do get your reference. Don't believe we're in error yet.
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Bikes: 1996 Eddy Merckx Titanium EX, 1989/90 Colnago Super(issimo?) Piu(?),1990 Concorde Aquila(hit by car while riding), others in build queue "when I get the time"
Bikes: 1996 Eddy Merckx Titanium EX, 1989/90 Colnago Super(issimo?) Piu(?),
08-22-12 | 12:32 PM
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 1,261
Likes: 1
From: SF Bay Area
Bikes: 2012 Specialized Sirrus
08-22-12 | 12:39 PM
Fat Guy on a Little Bike
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 15,946
Likes: 371
From: Philadelphia, PA
Bikes: Two wheeled ones
+1 - awesome job, love drop bar MTBs.
08-22-12 | 12:45 PM
Fat Guy on a Little Bike
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 15,946
Likes: 371
From: Philadelphia, PA
Bikes: Two wheeled ones
Well done! It's my undercover city bike/budget build. It's fairly light, you don't need to worry about paint chips or rain and it blends into the background. It doesn't look like much, but it's a nice rider! I ALWAYS pull the seatpost, so no one would really see the Brooks. It's either with me or under me. The aero levers/v-brakes work extremely well...but the shifting is not my favorite. I need to pull the bearings and make it truly friction.
08-22-12 | 02:02 PM
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 13,765
Likes: 3,937
From: Louisville, KY
Yeah, I prefer more posts per page and less page loads when reading a thread that's already established.
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Bikes: 1996 Eddy Merckx Titanium EX, 1989/90 Colnago Super(issimo?) Piu(?),1990 Concorde Aquila(hit by car while riding), others in build queue "when I get the time"
Bikes: 1996 Eddy Merckx Titanium EX, 1989/90 Colnago Super(issimo?) Piu(?),
08-22-12 | 02:04 PM
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Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 13,765
Likes: 3,937
From: Louisville, KY
Something like this:
or this:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTTP_404
https://www.404errorpages.com/
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Bikes: 1996 Eddy Merckx Titanium EX, 1989/90 Colnago Super(issimo?) Piu(?),1990 Concorde Aquila(hit by car while riding), others in build queue "when I get the time"
Bikes: 1996 Eddy Merckx Titanium EX, 1989/90 Colnago Super(issimo?) Piu(?),
Last edited by himespau; 08-22-12 at 02:08 PM.
08-22-12 | 02:33 PM
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 1,261
Likes: 1
From: SF Bay Area
Bikes: 2012 Specialized Sirrus
Sigh. Honestly, this is depressing - I really, really should have gotten the 404 reference.
08-22-12 | 03:07 PM
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 13,765
Likes: 3,937
From: Louisville, KY
but didn't get this one:
until I'd replied immediately after it, and then smacked my head.
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Bikes: 1996 Eddy Merckx Titanium EX, 1989/90 Colnago Super(issimo?) Piu(?),1990 Concorde Aquila(hit by car while riding), others in build queue "when I get the time"
Bikes: 1996 Eddy Merckx Titanium EX, 1989/90 Colnago Super(issimo?) Piu(?),
08-22-12 | 08:58 PM
Super-spreader
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 887
Likes: 101
From: where black is the color, where none is the number
Bikes: shiny red tricycle
Picked up a winter bike yesterday!
It's a 2003 model, but it rides like a Lexus, and I don't think the original owner even put 100 miles on it.
I've got some work to do commuterizing it, but I think it will serve me well in the November muck.
It's a 2003 model, but it rides like a Lexus, and I don't think the original owner even put 100 miles on it.
I've got some work to do commuterizing it, but I think it will serve me well in the November muck.
08-22-12 | 09:46 PM
commu*ist spy
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 4,462
Likes: 5
From: oregon
this is my new baby. 1984 fuji del rey with new everything except for frame/fork, crankset and derailleurs. Waiting on white prologo saddle to match the tape and rims.
sorry about the quality. My best camera is the one on my laptop.. .
08-24-12 | 07:33 AM
Member
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 42
Likes: 0
From: Sweden
Bikes: ~1984 Nishiki Road Master, Surly LHT
This is my commuter and tourer. Basically a complete 52cm (26") 2011 LHT with a Brooks B17 saddle, Abus Granit Plus 51 lock, Velo Orange temple bell, Sigma computer, Tubus Cargo (26") and Ortlieb Bike Packer Classic bags.
Best bike I've ever owned, fits my needs like a glove.
The future might bring a nice custom made saddle bag, and possibly a tire upgrade to something slightly wider.
Last edited by Ubik; 08-24-12 at 07:35 AM. Reason: Added rear carried model