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12-11-12 | 12:54 AM

#10476

Omiak

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Posts: 313

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From: Minneapolis

Classy.

12-11-12 | 01:24 AM

#10477

FreddyV

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Joined: Jun 2008

Posts: 1,977

Likes: 1

From: 52°57'N 6°21'E

Bikes: Giant OCR

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omiak

Classy.

Very.

12-11-12 | 04:53 AM

#10478

Dan515

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Joined: Aug 2007

Posts: 122

Likes: 0

Quote:

Originally Posted by owlicks

My newly finished commuter:

Specs? That's a seriously hot bike. I bet you get all the members of the gender which you are attracted to!

12-11-12 | 07:50 AM

#10479

locolobo13

Senior Member

Joined: Oct 2011

Posts: 2,196

Likes: 4,099

From: Phx, AZ

Bikes: Trek Mtn Bike

Nice video Omiak. I don't think I could handle that traffic myself.

12-11-12 | 08:40 AM

#10480

PatrickGSR94

Senior Member

Joined: Apr 2012

Posts: 7,391

Likes: 13

From: Memphis TN area

Bikes: 2011 Felt Z85 (road/commuter), 2006 Marin Pine Mountain (utility/commuter E-bike), 1995 KHS Alite 1000 (gravel grinder)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omiak

Here's a video:

Cool video. What software did you use to put it together?

12-11-12 | 09:41 AM

#10481

xbenedict

Member

Joined: Dec 2012

Posts: 34

Likes: 0

From: Fort Worth, TX

Bikes: 2013 Trex 7.2FX

If I were still married, I'd leave my wife for this bike.

Those hammered fenders are nutso!

Quote:

Originally Posted by owlicks

My newly finished commuter:

12-11-12 | 09:48 AM

#10482

acidfast7

Banned

Joined: Jul 2010

Posts: 8,543

Likes: 41

From: England / CPH

Bikes: 2010 Cube Acid / 2013 Mango FGSS

interesting, however, i'm not so excited by the belt drive and the lack of dynamo.

also, i can't watch the video

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12-11-12 | 11:01 AM

#10483

owlicks

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Joined: Oct 2012

Posts: 7

Likes: 1

Quote:

Originally Posted by FreddyV

Very.

Thanks!

12-11-12 | 11:04 AM

#10484

owlicks

Junior Member

Joined: Oct 2012

Posts: 7

Likes: 1

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan515

Specs? That's a seriously hot bike. I bet you get all the members of the gender which you are attracted to!

Here goes:
The bike is a Civilian Corduroy Rebel. It came stock with:

Shimano Alfine 8 internal gear hub
Gates Carbon Belt Drive
Tektro Lyra disc brakes

I had the bike re-powder coated to RAL 1013 (off-white/almond shade in person).
Aftermarket gear I've added:

Schwalbe Delta Cruiser brown tires
VO Hammered fenders
Brooks B17 honey saddle
Niterider Lumina 650 headlight
Crane Brass Headset Spacer bell
Minoura Besso front fork headlight mount
VO Retro water bottle cage (with brown elkhide leathers)
Klean Kanteen stainless bottle w/bamboo top
Lezyne Road Drive M pump w/pressure gauge hose
MKS Touring pedals
Civia Bryant chain guard (custom cut and fitted by me)
Naborsa leather saddle bag
Spanninga Pixeo fender mount tail light
Tubus Locc rear rack (built in mounts for Abus locks)
Abus X-Plus 54 Granit lock w/TexKF mounting system
Portland Design Works Danger Zone tail light

I may have gone a little overboard with the accessorizing...

12-11-12 | 11:06 AM

#10485

owlicks

Junior Member

Joined: Oct 2012

Posts: 7

Likes: 1

Quote:

Originally Posted by acidfast7

interesting, however, i'm not so excited by the belt drive and the lack of dynamo.

also, i can't watch the video

A dynamo hub will be in the future for my next bike for sure. The idea behind this bike was to aim for a somewhat retro look, but with every modern commuting convenience. Going full on retro next go-around though!

12-11-12 | 11:37 AM

#10486

chaadster

Thread Killer

Joined: Aug 2008

Posts: 13,140

Likes: 2,162

From: Ann Arbor, MI

Bikes: 15 Kinesis Racelight 4S, 76 Motebecane Gran Jubilée, 17 Dedacciai Gladiatore2, 12 Breezer Venturi, 09 Dahon Mariner, 12 Mercier Nano, 95 DeKerf Team SL, 19 Tern Rally, 21 Breezer Doppler Cafe+, 19 T-Lab X3, 91 Serotta CII, 23 3T Strada

Owlicks, that's gorgeous! Perhaps just a bit too precious for my tastes, but damn, that's a handsome, impressive, steed! You should ride it proudly.

12-11-12 | 12:47 PM

#10487

EdgewaterDude

Senior Member

Joined: Aug 2011

Posts: 351

Likes: 0

From: Chicago, IL

Bikes: 2014 Trek Domane

Owlicks - that's a beautiful bike. You've done everything right. I wouldn't be terribly concerned about the lack of dynamo if purely aesthetic purposes are concerned.

12-11-12 | 01:33 PM

#10488

noglider

aka Tom Reingold

Joined: Jan 2009

Posts: 44,180

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From: New York, NY, and High Falls, NY, USA

Bikes: 1962 Rudge Sports, 1971 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Raleigh Pro Track, 1974 Raleigh International, 1975 Viscount Fixie, 1982 McLean, 1996 Lemond (Ti), 2002 Burley Zydeco tandem

It's never too late to switch to dynamo power. I've added it to my 1990's Bianchi Volpe SUV.

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12-11-12 | 02:01 PM

#10489

Johnz47

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Joined: Dec 2012

Posts: 13

Likes: 0

From: Chicago, IL USA

Bikes: 1984 Trek 620 (custom touring), 2011 Trek Madone 6.9 RED, 2009 Cannondale Caad9 105.

Oldie, but a goodie.

Here's my 1984 Trek 620 I would commute with, but currently entirely disassembled on my basement floor. She's getting some new parts and a new paintjob

630 by azwethinkweiz47, on Flickr

12-11-12 | 07:11 PM

#10490

Sirrus Rider

Velocommuter Commando

Joined: Nov 2007

Posts: 2,683

Likes: 38

From: Houston, Texas

Bikes: '88 Specialized Sirrus, '89 Alpine Monitor Pass, two '70 Raligh Twenties, '07 Schwinn Town & Country Trike, '07 Specialized Sirrus Hybrid

Quote:

Originally Posted by noglider

It's never too late to switch to dynamo power. I've added it to my 1990's Bianchi Volpe SUV.

+1 Dynohubs on all my commuters were the best move I ever made and when factoring in the cost of new batteries and battery run light sets it becomes a far better value.

12-11-12 | 07:25 PM

#10491

canyoneagle

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Joined: Nov 2007

Posts: 4,599

Likes: 158

From: Santa Fe, NM

Bikes: Vassago Moosknuckle Ti 29+ XTR, 90's Merckx Corsa-01 9sp Record, PROJECT: 1954 Frejus SuperCorsa

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnz47

Here's my 1984 Trek 620 I would commute with, but currently entirely disassembled on my basement floor. She's getting some new parts and a new paintjob

630 by azwethinkweiz47, on Flickr

Gorgeous. What was the catalyst for the paint job? It looks great in the photo.

12-11-12 | 09:34 PM

#10492

BarracksSi

Bike ≠ Car ≠ Ped.

Joined: Jul 2007

Posts: 13,863

Likes: 6

From: Washington, DC

Bikes: Some bikes. Hell, they're all the same, ain't they?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirrus Rider

+1 Dynohubs on all my commuters were the best move I ever made and when factoring in the cost of new batteries and battery run light sets it becomes a far better value.

+2. Any commuter bike I build up in the future will have a dynohub. My current ride, a Bianchi Valle, has spoiled me.

12-11-12 | 09:42 PM

#10493

megalowmatt

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Joined: Jun 2009

Posts: 1,664

Likes: 0

From: North County San Diego

Never heard of Civilian but those are some great looking bikes. After looking at the website I'm contemplating the SS Luddite mountain bike.

Quote:

Originally Posted by owlicks

Here goes:
The bike is a Civilian Corduroy Rebel. It came stock with:

Shimano Alfine 8 internal gear hub
Gates Carbon Belt Drive
Tektro Lyra disc brakes

I had the bike re-powder coated to RAL 1013 (off-white/almond shade in person).
Aftermarket gear I've added:

Schwalbe Delta Cruiser brown tires
VO Hammered fenders
Brooks B17 honey saddle
Niterider Lumina 650 headlight
Crane Brass Headset Spacer bell
Minoura Besso front fork headlight mount
VO Retro water bottle cage (with brown elkhide leathers)
Klean Kanteen stainless bottle w/bamboo top
Lezyne Road Drive M pump w/pressure gauge hose
MKS Touring pedals
Civia Bryant chain guard (custom cut and fitted by me)
Naborsa leather saddle bag
Spanninga Pixeo fender mount tail light
Tubus Locc rear rack (built in mounts for Abus locks)
Abus X-Plus 54 Granit lock w/TexKF mounting system
Portland Design Works Danger Zone tail light

I may have gone a little overboard with the accessorizing...

12-11-12 | 10:45 PM

#10494

Omiak

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Joined: Apr 2009

Posts: 313

Likes: 3

From: Minneapolis

Quote:

Originally Posted by PatrickGSR94

Cool video. What software did you use to put it together?

Thanks. I used adobe premier elements.

12-11-12 | 10:53 PM

#10495

Johnz47

Junior Member

Joined: Dec 2012

Posts: 13

Likes: 0

From: Chicago, IL USA

Bikes: 1984 Trek 620 (custom touring), 2011 Trek Madone 6.9 RED, 2009 Cannondale Caad9 105.

Quote:

Originally Posted by canyoneagle

Gorgeous. What was the catalyst for the paint job? It looks great in the photo.

Thank you! Sorry, what do you mean by "what's the catalyst," the bike was repainted by previous owner in 2001. I believe he was trying to replicate the Surly LHT blue. I have the touch up paint bottle from the previous owner though, the bottle reads: SF GM 389, and also "GM codes 21/WA 7470." I believe it is auto paint.

I've been finding places in my area to properly sandblast and powdercoat.
My inspiration: https://brimages.bikeboardmedia.netdn...ing-bike01.jpg

But, i really really do love that blue....sigh, decisions!

Last edited by Johnz47; 12-11-12 at 10:57 PM.

12-12-12 | 02:20 PM

#10496

canyoneagle

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Joined: Nov 2007

Posts: 4,599

Likes: 158

From: Santa Fe, NM

Bikes: Vassago Moosknuckle Ti 29+ XTR, 90's Merckx Corsa-01 9sp Record, PROJECT: 1954 Frejus SuperCorsa

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnz47

what do you mean by "what's the catalyst,"

I guess I could've said, "why repaint?" - the catalyst thing was aimed at getting to what caused/inspired you to consider a re-paint, and you've answered it. Thanks! I agree it does look really nice as is, and it would be a tough decision to change it. The linked pic is really cool, too. I personally would keep the Trek as is and perhaps have a side project to create something like the linked bike from a salvaged or cheap CL find - a decent bike that just needs some love.

12-12-12 | 02:20 PM

#10497

canyoneagle

Senior Member

Joined: Nov 2007

Posts: 4,599

Likes: 158

From: Santa Fe, NM

Bikes: Vassago Moosknuckle Ti 29+ XTR, 90's Merckx Corsa-01 9sp Record, PROJECT: 1954 Frejus SuperCorsa

Quote:

Originally Posted by screech

The last of the 2012 orange paint. I totally lucked out finding this one heavily discounted, (Thanksgiving weekend), the vanilla white color of the '13 models is a highly undesirable color for me.

Beautiful. Very nicely done. Let's see a drive side shot!

12-12-12 | 03:40 PM

#10498

bigbenaugust

always rides with luggage

Joined: Feb 2005

Posts: 2,109

Likes: 20

From: KIGX

Bikes: 2007 Trek SU100, 2009 Fantom CX, 2012 Fantom Cross Uno, Bakfiets

Quote:

Originally Posted by screech

The last of the 2012 orange paint. I totally lucked out finding this one heavily discounted, (Thanksgiving weekend), the vanilla white color of the '13 models is a highly undesirable color for me.

What size are those Conti TourRides?

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2006 Trek SU100, 2009 Motobecane Fantom CX, 2011 Motobecane Fantom Cross Uno, and a Bakfiets
Previously: 2000 Trek 4500 (2000-2003), 2003 Novara Randonee (2003-2006), 2003 Giant Rainier (2003-2008), 2005 Xootr Swift (2005-2007), 2007 Nashbar 1x9 (2007-2011), 2011 Windsor Shetland (2011-2014), 2008 Citizen Folder (2015)
Non-Bike hardware: MX Linux / BunsenLabs Linux / Raspbian / Mac OS 10.6 / Android 7

12-12-12 | 05:14 PM

#10499

runningDoc

Senior Member

Joined: Sep 2010

Posts: 773

Likes: 43

A build I finished for my wife... and an early xmas present:

and in commuter mode:

its kind of a weird bike... it actually has 26" wheels and clearance for MTB tires. thread for this build here: https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...tone-XO-1-1992

12-12-12 | 05:20 PM

#10500

mikhalit

Senior Member

Joined: Mar 2010

Posts: 365

Likes: 0

From: Bremen, Germany

Bikes: Poison Chinin IGH

Wow, how does it fit your wife? Looks like she might be either stretched forward really well or sitting too low.. Hope I am all wrong. I really like the build though, looks great!