Commuter Bicycle Pics
09-01-12 | 08:33 PM
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Joined: May 2012
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From: Minneapolis, MN
My single speed Rampar reborn as my winter commuter: 
Almost everything came from my stash, or from the used parts bin at the co-op, except for the rims, rear hub (Sturmer Archer 3 speed with drum brake) and the handlebars (VO Porteur). And, if we're being technical, the brazed on bracket for the front roller brake.
I know the cable routing is not terribly awesome (plus, zip ties FTW) but it was the only way that seemed to make sense.
Almost everything came from my stash, or from the used parts bin at the co-op, except for the rims, rear hub (Sturmer Archer 3 speed with drum brake) and the handlebars (VO Porteur). And, if we're being technical, the brazed on bracket for the front roller brake.
I know the cable routing is not terribly awesome (plus, zip ties FTW) but it was the only way that seemed to make sense.
09-01-12 | 10:38 PM
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Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Richardson TX
I have been saying that same thing. I just kept looking. The guy was a student. When we have all the SCAD students leave at the beginning of summer, we have a glut of stuff being donated, sold and left on curbs. I didn't see anything I liked at that time. But this guy was a grad student. He just finished. He was sorry to see it go, but couldn't take it back to London with him. So his loss, my gain. He was happy to see it go to a person that is going to love it like he did. He bought is 8 mths ago as a leftover. It still has low miles. I think I'm going with the PDW space ship/red planet combo. Still looking for a rack.
https://www.specialized.com/OA_MEDIA/...l%20Poster.pdf
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>>>Team Critical Mess<<< (You mean it's not SUPPOSE to hurt?)
My nice new Nashbar Touring Build AKA "The Flying Avocadooooooooo!"
1998(?) Trek 700 Multitrack
1995 Trek 1220 AKA "Jimi"
Older Non-suspension Specialized Hardrock
Hey, I'm just this GUY...you know?
>>>Team Critical Mess<<< (You mean it's not SUPPOSE to hurt?)
My nice new Nashbar Touring Build AKA "The Flying Avocadooooooooo!"
1998(?) Trek 700 Multitrack
1995 Trek 1220 AKA "Jimi"
Older Non-suspension Specialized Hardrock
09-01-12 | 10:42 PM
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From: Richardson TX
I may have to get the CL iPhone app that has notifications for particular searches, so I could put in "road" or "hybrid" and any ad posted in Bikes with those words will give me a notification.
Seems like everything on my local CL in the $200-$400 price range are old vintage road bikes (not really interested in them) or near $1K or $3K-$4K road/race bikes.
I may have to go the BikesDirect route when I'm ready to get something else. It's not like I can buy anything right now anyway, don't even know why I'm fretting about it. Guess I'm just jealous of the deals other people find.
Seems like everything on my local CL in the $200-$400 price range are old vintage road bikes (not really interested in them) or near $1K or $3K-$4K road/race bikes.
I may have to go the BikesDirect route when I'm ready to get something else. It's not like I can buy anything right now anyway, don't even know why I'm fretting about it. Guess I'm just jealous of the deals other people find.
I'm finding better prices on used bikes at the LBS.
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Hey, I'm just this GUY...you know?
>>>Team Critical Mess<<< (You mean it's not SUPPOSE to hurt?)
My nice new Nashbar Touring Build AKA "The Flying Avocadooooooooo!"
1998(?) Trek 700 Multitrack
1995 Trek 1220 AKA "Jimi"
Older Non-suspension Specialized Hardrock
Hey, I'm just this GUY...you know?
>>>Team Critical Mess<<< (You mean it's not SUPPOSE to hurt?)
My nice new Nashbar Touring Build AKA "The Flying Avocadooooooooo!"
1998(?) Trek 700 Multitrack
1995 Trek 1220 AKA "Jimi"
Older Non-suspension Specialized Hardrock
09-01-12 | 10:50 PM
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Joined: Oct 2011
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From: Savannah, GA
Please be aware of the recall involving the bike:
https://www.specialized.com/OA_MEDIA/...l%20Poster.pdf
https://www.specialized.com/OA_MEDIA/...l%20Poster.pdf
09-02-12 | 09:44 PM
Intrepid Bicycle Commuter
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 819
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From: Upstate New York
Bikes: 1976 Motobecane Grand Jubile, Austro Daimler 'Ultima', 2012 Salsa Vaya, 2009 Trek 4300, Fyxation Eastside, State Matte Black 6, '97 Trek 930 SHX, '93 Specialized Rockhopper, 1990 Trek 950
I'm loving my commuter, got it early spring, I've put on about 800 miles on it so far. Here is a pic from The Pierce Stocking Trail in NoMi. It is a Salsa Vaya 3 frame with the components from a Salsa 2, since I just couldn't ride a bright orange bike everyday on my 21 mile commute (round trip), it would of hurt my eyes! Here are the other tweaks: Brooks saddle, Tubus logo w/ 4D tailight, 80mm stem, SKS fenders.
Here's the latest iteration of my Vaya3. I can't imagine ever wanting to ride anything else.
09-03-12 | 07:46 PM
Intrepid Bicycle Commuter
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 819
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From: Upstate New York
Bikes: 1976 Motobecane Grand Jubile, Austro Daimler 'Ultima', 2012 Salsa Vaya, 2009 Trek 4300, Fyxation Eastside, State Matte Black 6, '97 Trek 930 SHX, '93 Specialized Rockhopper, 1990 Trek 950
The Retroshifters are totally awesome. One of the best bike investments I've ever made. Rock solid. Reliable. Smooth shifting. Good feathering. The positioning of the shifters is very convenient to use. I couldn't be happier.
They came with the Vaya. :-)
They came with the Vaya. :-)
09-07-12 | 10:45 AM
Born Again Pagan
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 2,241
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From: Southwestern Ontario
Bikes: Schwinn hybrid, Raleigh MTB
Family Commute
Stopped at a local playground to give my son time to stretch his legs after doing some back-to-school shopping. Now that Mama's taking a turn at hauling the Trail-a-Bike she's starting to understand why I've been telling her to ditch the FS MTB for something more road-worthy. At least she let me talk her into installing some slicks!
09-08-12 | 11:44 AM
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My commuter (well, my 'everything' bike, since I am a broke college student) is a 1995 Nashbar 6000t...I bought it off of Craigslist about a month ago. On the traffic-facing side, I have a Garneau Black Box Pannier (from Nashbar), and on the non-traffic-facing side, I have a Wald folding basket. Works well enough for my needs! I don't have a car so this is how I get around anywhere. 
Don't judge too hard on my bar tape job! It was my first time.
Don't judge too hard on my bar tape job! It was my first time.
09-08-12 | 10:13 PM
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This is my sweet ride that I mount daily for a 22km to college (go and back) and 20 to town
An old Niji Caravelle with 27" wheels (no documentation on the net about that bike)
Got my little rack and straps to hold my bag
Ordered 27 x 1 1/8 Panaracer Pasela tires can't wait to get them!
An old Niji Caravelle with 27" wheels (no documentation on the net about that bike)
Got my little rack and straps to hold my bag
Ordered 27 x 1 1/8 Panaracer Pasela tires can't wait to get them!
09-09-12 | 07:26 AM
old legs
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Not mine but I was talking commuter bikes on a skateboard website and a guy responded with his fathers bike built by a local custom shop. There are some things I would do differently 700c over 26" is the main thing but given that this guy live in western CT and commutes year round this is an interesting build, Alfine 11 spd belt drive, disks, that's pure simplicity in my mind
Last edited by Xgecko; 09-09-12 at 07:29 AM.
09-09-12 | 09:09 PM
Born Again Pagan
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Southwestern Ontario
Bikes: Schwinn hybrid, Raleigh MTB
09-10-12 | 12:20 AM
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Joined: Nov 2011
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From: Japan
Bikes: 2016 Supersix Evo HiMod
Thanks for the compliment.
I used to put the Gates’ CDX belt drive on the sawyer when I run it singlespeed for commuting and off-road riding. But when I installed the IGH, the rear sprocket didn’t fit anymore coz what I have was a non Alfine specific sprocket. I am from Japan so it’s really hard to deal with the Gates people because they don’t have dealers here (it actually took me 6 months to get the CDX belt drive parts). I like running it with belt drive though.
Last edited by iFold; 09-10-12 at 12:24 AM.
09-10-12 | 08:37 AM
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From: St. Louis, MO
Bikes: Kona Dew
Not mine but I was talking commuter bikes on a skateboard website and a guy responded with his fathers bike built by a local custom shop. There are some things I would do differently 700c over 26" is the main thing but given that this guy live in western CT and commutes year round this is an interesting build, Alfine 11 spd belt drive, disks, that's pure simplicity in my mind