Commuter Bicycle Pics
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Joined: May 2010
Posts: 506
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From: Omaha, Ne
Bikes: Trek Belleville, Workcycles opa, Schwinn
Just an update as I have replaced almost everything on this bike. Nearly every part came from dutch bike bits. The headlight is a Busch & Müller Lumotec IQ Cyo that is run off a bottle dynamo and it is great. It is about as bright as the trek ion6 I use as a backup.
And in case it's lost on anyone I live in the united states. VERY hard to find a bicycle like this here and even harder to get parts.

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And in case it's lost on anyone I live in the united states. VERY hard to find a bicycle like this here and even harder to get parts.

Click image for a large view
Last edited by harshbarj; 10-17-12 at 01:38 PM.
Needs to Ride More
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 764
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From: Long Beach, CA
Bikes: 1996 Bianchi EL/OS, 1991 Miyata QuickCross
Finally got some photos of my commuter, a '91 Miyata Quickcross. Got it for <$100 off Craigslist, and some parts bin swaps, new tires, and a tune up later, it's good to go. The tires are Resist Nomad in 700x35c, but they measure out at 33mm. I was hoping they'd be more true to marked width, but it's fine by me.
Might be a bit blurry, but you get the gist.
And a shot of the handlebars for those curious. I'm liking the trekking bars and just below saddle height is pretty comfortable for me. They're wrapped with a layer of Fizik bar gel near the levers (had it lying around), and the rest of it is wrapped in Soma Thick and Zesty bar tape. My local shop had to get a little bit creative with the cable routing to accommodate the bar and stem change.
Might be a bit blurry, but you get the gist.
And a shot of the handlebars for those curious. I'm liking the trekking bars and just below saddle height is pretty comfortable for me. They're wrapped with a layer of Fizik bar gel near the levers (had it lying around), and the rest of it is wrapped in Soma Thick and Zesty bar tape. My local shop had to get a little bit creative with the cable routing to accommodate the bar and stem change.
Just an update as I have replaced almost everything on this bike. Nearly every part came from dutch bike bits. The headlight is a Busch & Müller Lumotec IQ Cyo that is run off a bottle dynamo and it is great. It is about as bright as the trek ion6 I use as a backup.
And in case it's lost on anyone I live in the united states. VERY hard to find a bicycle like this here and even harder to get parts.

Click image for a large view
And in case it's lost on anyone I live in the united states. VERY hard to find a bicycle like this here and even harder to get parts.

Click image for a large view
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Joined: Oct 2012
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From: Vancouver
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Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 14
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From: Hopewell
I started working at an athletic apparel company (9 miles one way) and asked my manager if I could bring my bike inside on days I commute by said bicycle versus locking it up outside. She said, "We're an athletic company, of course you can bring it inside." Well I take it down to the basement and to my delight, sitting there looking all lonely is a Park Tool bike stand begging to be used. My manager informs me that the bike stand was left there by the previous tenant and asks me if I want it. Life is good.
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Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 181
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From: Jacksonville, Fl
Bikes: 2012 Marin Larkspur CS Series.
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Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 7,391
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From: Memphis TN area
Bikes: 2011 Felt Z85 (road/commuter), 2006 Marin Pine Mountain (utility/commuter E-bike), 1995 KHS Alite 1000 (gravel grinder)
I started working at an athletic apparel company (9 miles one way) and asked my manager if I could bring my bike inside on days I commute by said bicycle versus locking it up outside. She said, "We're an athletic company, of course you can bring it inside." Well I take it down to the basement and to my delight, sitting there looking all lonely is a Park Tool bike stand begging to be used. My manager informs me that the bike stand was left there by the previous tenant and asks me if I want it. Life is good.
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Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 127
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From: Arnhem, The Netherlands
Just an update as I have replaced almost everything on this bike. Nearly every part came from dutch bike bits. The headlight is a Busch & Müller Lumotec IQ Cyo that is run off a bottle dynamo and it is great. It is about as bright as the trek ion6 I use as a backup.
And in case it's lost on anyone I live in the united states. VERY hard to find a bicycle like this here and even harder to get parts.

Click image for a large view
And in case it's lost on anyone I live in the united states. VERY hard to find a bicycle like this here and even harder to get parts.

Click image for a large view
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Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 17
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From: Vancouver
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Joined: Aug 2007
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From: central ohio
Bikes: 96 gary fisher 'utopia' : 99 Softride 'Norwester'(for sale), 1972 Raleigh Twenty. Surly 1x1 converted to 1x8, 96 Turner Burner
Just an update as I have replaced almost everything on this bike. Nearly every part came from dutch bike bits. The headlight is a Busch & Müller Lumotec IQ Cyo that is run off a bottle dynamo and it is great. It is about as bright as the trek ion6 I use as a backup.
And in case it's lost on anyone I live in the united states. VERY hard to find a bicycle like this here and even harder to get parts.

Click image for a large view
And in case it's lost on anyone I live in the united states. VERY hard to find a bicycle like this here and even harder to get parts.

Click image for a large view
And what is that attached to the seat stays near the Giant decal -- is it locking the rear wheel?
But I really can't take my eyes off those loose wires. Aren't they a problem? Is there enough play for the one that runs up from the fork to get sucked into the spokes on a windy day?
Last edited by scroca; 10-27-12 at 09:31 PM. Reason: Added stuff
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Here's my new commuter, to replace the one destroyed in my accident. i decided I needed a bike that would give me escape routes, such as over the curb, on the shoulder, or into the ditch if necessary, and this is what I found. A Talon 29er, Produced by the Giant corporation as a Weapon of Moss Destruction, this bike stares down traffic and says, "I did your mom...backdoor...because she asked nicely." The frame was forged by Chuck Norris from the hardest substance known to man, his johnson. Seismologists register a decrease in the rotation of the earth any time it's brakes are applied. Now sporting street shoes and shiny fenders, she is a commuting armageddon. If you encounter this bike on the road, your only defense is to show it pictures of frolicking kittens. That is its only weakness. You have been warned.

ouate de phoque
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 1,781
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From: La Prairie, Qc, Canada
Bikes: Bianchi, Nakamura,Opus
Here's my new old mtb/winter bike with my usual rubermaid container and a new cat liter container/pannier , I made myself 2 studded tires that I can't wait to try
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Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 168
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From: Oregon
Bikes: 1978 nishiki 2011 Kona Dr.Good 1996 trek 830, 1996 Iron Horse MT400, 89 Specialized Hardrock,
I started working at an athletic apparel company (9 miles one way) and asked my manager if I could bring my bike inside on days I commute by said bicycle versus locking it up outside. She said, "We're an athletic company, of course you can bring it inside." Well I take it down to the basement and to my delight, sitting there looking all lonely is a Park Tool bike stand begging to be used. My manager informs me that the bike stand was left there by the previous tenant and asks me if I want it. Life is good.

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Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 181
Likes: 1
From: Jacksonville, Fl
Bikes: 2012 Marin Larkspur CS Series.
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Joined: May 2012
Posts: 335
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From: east bay area,CA
Bikes: Salsa Fargo commuter,Litespeed Ocoee titanium mountain bike cannondale caad9 105 road bike
my 2012 salsa fargo 3.so far ive swapped out the bar end shifters for tiagra sti's,which meant i had to change the front deraileur to a sora,and i changed the cranks out for a deore xt set.wheelset with a dynohub and light setup is in the works.
Tractorlegs
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 3,185
Likes: 60
From: El Paso, TX
Bikes: Schwinn Meridian Single-Speed Tricycle
I like your platforms, what are they and where available? Big tall folks like me would love that large pedal
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Trikeman
Trikeman
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From: east bay area,CA
Bikes: Salsa Fargo commuter,Litespeed Ocoee titanium mountain bike cannondale caad9 105 road bike
speedplay drillium.i got mine at endless cycles in castro valley but you can find them online for around 75 bucks or so.i got them for winter riding in my waterproof wolverines..nice fat platform works great in boots.





