On a 200 km weekend trip...

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Was riding this bike 100km a day and 160 km on the weekends...

After the custom work was done it just got that much better...

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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. :eek:

The Extrabike has been parked outside for a few days as I renovate the shop... it takes up a little bit of parking space and unless it melts the snow is not an issue.

Just the rear blinkie is attached... the expensive lights are in the house with the e-bike's battery.

totally awesome!

It may sound odd, but you'd be surprised how comfortable a seat can be if you tip the nose up slightly. You have to lower it first, though. A seat tipped down is a sign that it might be too high.

;) same goes for your sweet all-rounder. I've always admired that bike.

I'm digging this bike, but that rear wheel has got to be hell in a crosswind.

I like it.

Where I live they allow motorcycles on the sidewalk. I ride in the street though.

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:

My newly finished commuter:

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Classy.

Very.

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

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

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

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

Those hammered fenders are nutso!

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

also, i can't watch the video :(

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=287979

Thanks!

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... :)

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!

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.

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.

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

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 :)

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630 by azwethinkweiz47, on Flickr

+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.