Commuter Bicycle Pics
12-12-12, 05:14 PM
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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
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
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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!
12-12-12, 05:24 PM
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the first picture has a 80mm stem for my wife. I put on a 120mm stem (2nd picture) because I went for a ride with it today to test out the fenders.
12-14-12, 12:15 AM
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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
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
12-14-12, 12:32 PM
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12-14-12, 12:34 PM
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and runningDoc - you've done an amazing job on that build. A+ for you.
You're right though; that chain-ring looks pretty comical on that frame. It doesn't look bad by any stretch, but I did have to rub my eyes and squint as I took a look at that!
You're right though; that chain-ring looks pretty comical on that frame. It doesn't look bad by any stretch, but I did have to rub my eyes and squint as I took a look at that!
12-14-12, 01:01 PM
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Nice bike! I am more of a "stealth" bike guy, so I went with the charcoal gray. Vaya's are amazing bikes. I have used mine for commuting, single track and have weekend toured through several states. I am not taking anything away from other people's bikes, but you bought probably the best all around bike on the market in my humble opinion. I've had it loaded down with 50lbs of gear and it still rides like a dream! Congrats!
12-14-12, 01:32 PM
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RunningDoc- Very nice build! I love it!
12-14-12, 03:31 PM
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12-16-12, 08:45 PM
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My mostly stock Bergamo that this 69-year old rides 7 miles to a volunteer job 2 or 3 days per week. It's not fast, but neither am I.
12-17-12, 09:47 PM
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A few pics of my Salsa Vaya. I bought it as a frameset a couple years ago....
12-18-12, 09:19 PM
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Great Vayas!!!!
Here is my Vaya, after almost 3000 miles since January. The best long distance commuter bike ever!!!! Now with wild new handlebar tape. The Retroshifters are probably the best upgrade I've ever made to a bike.
Here is my Vaya, after almost 3000 miles since January. The best long distance commuter bike ever!!!! Now with wild new handlebar tape. The Retroshifters are probably the best upgrade I've ever made to a bike.
12-18-12, 09:23 PM
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12-19-12, 12:59 AM
always rides with luggage
Is Salsa going to take over for Surly as the official bike of BF Commuting? 
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12-20-12, 06:04 AM
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This is what I have been riding this winter. I use a backpack instead of racks, I'd have to order another set or transfer from my summer bike. I think I'll order another set but wait until next year.
12-20-12, 01:16 PM
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This is Kate, my wife's Torker Tristar which I'm upgrading from a 3 to a 5 speed S-A IGH for Christmas, and my own Ivy Mike, a Novara Fusion on which I commute daily in whatever weather we're having here in Austin.
12-20-12, 02:18 PM
The Rock Cycle
No pics yet but I just got a 50cm 2012 Salsa Vaya Ti bike. I've had a 10 minute ride on it before it snowed and got a lot colder here. It's in in the bike stand now getting some parts from my LHT moved over to it. I'll probably be on it regularly in a day or two. I've been wanting a ti frame bike for a while and it was heavily discounted....
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Novara Randonee x2
Motobecane Fantom CXX
Jamis Dakar XCR
12-20-12, 02:39 PM
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12-20-12, 03:03 PM
The Rock Cycle
Mine looked exactly like that when I opened the box. Where did you order yours from? I got mine from Competitive Cyclist, ~30% off. It was the last one they had.
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Specialized Ruby
Salsa Vaya Ti
Novara Randonee x2
Motobecane Fantom CXX
Jamis Dakar XCR
12-20-12, 03:24 PM
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12-20-12, 04:58 PM
The Rock Cycle
Yes, they are both the same company. When I ordered they only had a 50cm left.
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Salsa Vaya Ti
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Jamis Dakar XCR
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Specialized Ruby
Salsa Vaya Ti
Novara Randonee x2
Motobecane Fantom CXX
Jamis Dakar XCR
12-20-12, 09:34 PM
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That is a very pretty bike, nice lines and colours. I think if I were you I'd leave the racks off and keep using a backpack, because I think a rack/bags would ruin the art. Cool bike!
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