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11-29-12, 06:38 PM
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I bet that wheel looks awesome while spinning... is that a DIY thing? Pretty cool.
However, that seat... is it actually comfortable for you while nosed down like that?
However, that seat... is it actually comfortable for you while nosed down like that?
11-29-12, 06:48 PM
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the seat I can take it or leave it. It's better than what was on it before but not fantastic. I find myself standing on the pedals when there's a bump in the road.
The wheel looks killer when its moving and it gets compliments a lot. Its actually waxboard cutout thats zip tied to the spokes. It was on the bike when I got it so I have no clue where it came from.
The wheel looks killer when its moving and it gets compliments a lot. Its actually waxboard cutout thats zip tied to the spokes. It was on the bike when I got it so I have no clue where it came from.
11-29-12, 08:08 PM
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I've been gone a while folks figured I would give you a pre-invite to the winter commuter I'm building. As usual for my builds nearly all second hand and strange looking(seems to be my thing). I'm thinking about calling it the Peppermint Bomber.
11-29-12, 09:18 PM
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!988 Panasonic MC3500 all "Rivendelled" out.
11-29-12, 09:52 PM
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Because small wheeled bicycles give up very little to their full sized counterparts and take up less space, accelerate quickly (great for urban stop and go), and the low centre of gravity and right geometry will make them out handle most bikes.
They also make great touring bikes.
They also make great touring bikes.
* Conversion of an old MTB for my girlfriends new commuter, repairs to her mountain steed, overhaul and winter conversion (snow and ice) for my mountain bike/foul weather commuter, complete my rebuild of my touring rig and the seemingly never-ending maintenance for my commuter. Other than her touring rig (which is thankfully complete now) all of those bikes are '88 to 2000 mountain bikes. Oh, and finish converting an MTB into a commuter for a friend of a friend, gift of a bike that was a little too small for me. I can't consider an N+1 bike right now!
Oh, and since it is a commuter bike pic thread, I'll post this:
Not the most flattering angle, I was trying to illustrate fender coverage for this shot. I need to take some more pictures, but have been holding off as there is just a little more tweaking I am going to do to this build, but it is basically complete.
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11-29-12, 11:44 PM
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That is a sexy beast Fizz.
12-02-12, 05:39 PM
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12-02-12, 05:39 PM
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12-02-12, 05:44 PM
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Here's the current configuration of the Singular Gryphon - commuting mode. Supernova E3 lighting, Shimano Dynamo, Nuvinci N360 IGH, Avid BB7, Marathon Supreme 50mm, Jeff Jones Loop Bar. It's about a year old now, and I've tweaked and changed things since I did the original build.
This is a great riding bike. It handles heavy loads (groceries, etc) with ease, and feels nimble for its heft. So far, so good. I love it.
The bike is very similar in design to the Salsa Fargo - fully rigid 29er by design. Here it is in single track mode:
This is a great riding bike. It handles heavy loads (groceries, etc) with ease, and feels nimble for its heft. So far, so good. I love it.
The bike is very similar in design to the Salsa Fargo - fully rigid 29er by design. Here it is in single track mode:
12-04-12, 05:52 PM
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Because small wheeled bicycles give up very little to their full sized counterparts and take up less space, accelerate quickly (great for urban stop and go), and the low centre of gravity and right geometry will make them out handle most bikes.
They also make great touring bikes.
They also make great touring bikes.
12-06-12, 03:29 PM
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These pics are fantastic! You and this bike have been through it all. Love it.
12-06-12, 03:32 PM
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Sometimes you have to brush the snow off the bike too...
12-06-12, 03:35 PM
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12-06-12, 04:14 PM
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I see your point. Mine is 451-20" non-folder. I'm not a fan of folders because they ride rubbish.
Anyway, do you park your bike outside overnight everyday? I see your lights are attached to the bike too.
Anyway, do you park your bike outside overnight everyday? I see your lights are attached to the bike too.
12-06-12, 04:17 PM
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Just the rear blinkie is attached... the expensive lights are in the house with the e-bike's battery.
12-06-12, 04:22 PM
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12-06-12, 06:36 PM
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the seat I can take it or leave it. It's better than what was on it before but not fantastic. I find myself standing on the pedals when there's a bump in the road.
The wheel looks killer when its moving and it gets compliments a lot. Its actually waxboard cutout thats zip tied to the spokes. It was on the bike when I got it so I have no clue where it came from.
The wheel looks killer when its moving and it gets compliments a lot. Its actually waxboard cutout thats zip tied to the spokes. It was on the bike when I got it so I have no clue where it came from.
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12-06-12, 08:09 PM
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same goes for your sweet all-rounder. I've always admired that bike.
12-10-12, 03:06 AM
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12-10-12, 09:41 PM
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12-10-12, 10:23 PM
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I prefer the handling of 20" wheels to 700c. They accelerate faster and I like the way they corner. The only real downside is that the very short wheelbase makes cross-chaining more of an issue.
I don't use a speedometer but the world record for upright bicycle speed was set on a Moulton with 17" wheels so I don't really think the 20" wheels are any slower than 700c. They're illegal in UCI racing though, and racing tends to set the aesthetic of what is fast.
They are retro-shifts, and I really like them but they're overpriced.
Here's a video: