Recumbent Rider
Mine is what they call a High Racer style. Your body is positioned fairly high above the axles. Those are 26" wheels and I have 4 blinkies on the back. The three you see here and one on the back of my helmet. I feel pretty visible to the cars.
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Thanks, she really likes it and says it's much more comfy than her last bike which was a FS mtb.Originally Posted by BLACKMARKET
nice commuter sarian
Senior Member
My new commuter, a 1984 Centurion ProTour 15...

Got it from my good compadre Jon @ grinderbikes.com, I think he found it at a yard sale, and the thing is almost brand-spanking new. It still has the original tires on it, they look like they haven't been ridden more than 100 miles. We stuck fenders on it and a new set of aero brake levers, and that's pretty much it. Thing rides like a freight train, and I mean that in a good way.

Got it from my good compadre Jon @ grinderbikes.com, I think he found it at a yard sale, and the thing is almost brand-spanking new. It still has the original tires on it, they look like they haven't been ridden more than 100 miles. We stuck fenders on it and a new set of aero brake levers, and that's pretty much it. Thing rides like a freight train, and I mean that in a good way.
Right wing extremist
My 05' Breezer Freedom with a few upgrades-

Brooks B67 saddle
Mavic 217 SUP rims
Thomson Elite seatpost
Nitto Dirt Drop handle bar stem
Continental City Contacts 26 x 1.5
Busch & Muller D permanent tail light

Brooks B67 saddle
Mavic 217 SUP rims
Thomson Elite seatpost
Nitto Dirt Drop handle bar stem
Continental City Contacts 26 x 1.5
Busch & Muller D permanent tail light
Senior Member
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I'm a big fan of brown.
Thanks, me too. This is the only bike I've ever had where I actually wanted gumwall tires Originally Posted by Lamplight
Burd, I love your bike!
I'm a big fan of brown.

Here is my fair-weather commuter, a '81 Takara given to me by my friend who can no longer ride bikes. I replaced the stock handlebars and added new aero brake levers, and mounted a pair of All Condition Armadillos on the stock wheels.

Easily distracted...
Hey MT, finely the Takara is unveiled! I look forward to seeing it next CM. Doesn't look nearly nerdy enough for you, though... 

Good looking bike Map tester.
GT is right. Not as "nerdy" as I thought it would be.
GT is right. Not as "nerdy" as I thought it would be.

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GT is right. Not as "nerdy" as I thought it would be.
The inner speedier me is trying to get out. Originally Posted by RonH
Good looking bike Map tester.GT is right. Not as "nerdy" as I thought it would be.
However, it does have a geek light system. 
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Glad to hear it. Originally Posted by Map tester
The inner speedier me is trying to get out.

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I saw the light. Originally Posted by Map tester
However, it does have a geek light system.

Was the Brooks on the bike or did you swap saddles?
How do you like it?
I added the Honey brown Brooks B-17. I have a black B-17 on my other commuter, the Giant OCR Touring. After they are broken-in, they are very comfortable. In this heat, and my weight, it doesn't take too long to break them in.
Elitest Murray Owner

Got fenders, new pedals, lights, new reflectors. A friend gave me a rack but I haven't put it on yet. Now I have two reflectors on the rear (four if you count pedal reflectors, but who can see those anyway?) and a tail light, but my front end only has a headlight, so I need to fix it up with a reflector or two too, plan on adding some reflective tape as well. Rides exellently, but the tires really do suck - I got them on sale a Wal-Mart a year ago for $2 each (regular price $4!), I think bell imports some with a reflective sidewall that are a bit higher quality, unless anybody knows what I can get in the 26 x 1 3/8" size that's better.
Easily distracted...
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Good looking bike. I'm working on a similar frame right now. What kind is it?Originally Posted by Mos6502
...so I need to fix it up with a reflector or two too, plan on adding some reflective tape as well.
Less reflectors and more lights. An bright LED headlight or two will go well with the generator light.
Tires - https://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/tires/590.html
Elitest Murray Owner
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Less reflectors and more lights. An bright LED headlight or two will go well with the generator light.
Tires - https://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/tires/590.html
The bike is an All-Pro but that's just a name K-Mart applied to all of the bicycles they sold regardless of manufacturer, so really I have no idea who actually made it. Originally Posted by GTcommuter
Good looking bike. I'm working on a similar frame right now. What kind is it?Less reflectors and more lights. An bright LED headlight or two will go well with the generator light.
Tires - https://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/tires/590.html
The generator is more than adequate for lighting purposes, but of course goes out when I stop. Although one of those blinking LEDs would certainly be better than a reflector now that you mention it, I was meaning to get one for the rear already anyway. I just need to be seen when I'm at a stop, rather than to be able to see at a stop.
Thanks for the link to the tires.
cyclist/gearhead/cycli...
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Actually, those little reflectors are very visible. I say this after seeing many people with no lights at all, and the only thing that shows you they're there is the little orange reflective thing moving up and down. Really!Originally Posted by Mos6502
(four if you count pedal reflectors, but who can see those anyway?)
Yet another vegan biker
Here's my $5 rainy day ride, a 1977 Raleigh Grand Prix:


Schwinn Impact
My Schwinn:



Its all stock. And I forget what year model but Ive had it since I was a weee kid. Im just getting into riding for fun again..



Its all stock. And I forget what year model but Ive had it since I was a weee kid. Im just getting into riding for fun again..

Hi Domindart.
Nice bike. I don't see a rack so do you use a messenger bag or backpack?
How far is your commute? What parts of town do you ride through?
Nice bike. I don't see a rack so do you use a messenger bag or backpack?
How far is your commute? What parts of town do you ride through?
Schwinn Impact
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Nice bike. I don't see a rack so do you use a messenger bag or backpack?
How far is your commute? What parts of town do you ride through?
Hey, I dont really commute w it yet..! I will be hooking it up soon though and possible riding to work.. I dont have any bags for it, im a newbie here.. Originally Posted by RonH
Hi Domindart.Nice bike. I don't see a rack so do you use a messenger bag or backpack?
How far is your commute? What parts of town do you ride through?






