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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 :)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8361/8...27456076_b.jpg
630 by azwethinkweiz47, on Flickr

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

BarracksSi

12-11-12 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Sirrus Rider (Post 15040158)

+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.

megalowmatt

12-11-12 09:42 PM

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

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Originally Posted by owlicks (Post 15038381)

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... :)

Omiak

12-11-12 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by PatrickGSR94 (Post 15037910)

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

Thanks. I used adobe premier elements.

Johnz47

12-11-12 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by canyoneagle (Post 15040203)

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: http://brimages.bikeboardmedia.netdn...ing-bike01.jpg

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

canyoneagle

12-12-12 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnz47 (Post 15040798)

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.

canyoneagle

12-12-12 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by screech (Post 15042334)

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.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...aya/vaya_c.jpg

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

bigbenaugust

12-12-12 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by screech (Post 15042334)

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?

runningDoc

12-12-12 05:14 PM

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

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8061/8...2fcb4dea_b.jpg

and in commuter mode:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8068/8...d13a3878_b.jpg

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

mikhalit

12-12-12 05:20 PM

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!

runningDoc

12-12-12 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mikhalit (Post 15043628)

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!

haha its a very very weird bike. based on 26" wheels. the frame is a 48cm size. my wife is 5'4" and it actually does fit her fine. details on this build here: http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...tone-XO-1-1992

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.

irishexpat

12-13-12 03:31 PM

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New Surly. Single-speed and bulletproof for my upcoming car-free winter.

FreddyV

12-14-12 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by runningDoc (Post 15043609)

Is the color on the fenders slightly off or is it me?

EdgewaterDude

12-14-12 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by FreddyV (Post 15048421)

Is the color on the fenders slightly off or is it me?

It wasn't meant to be an exact match. These are 'cream' colored fenders, while the bike is a pearl tusk color.

EdgewaterDude

12-14-12 12:34 PM

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!

Terry66

12-14-12 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by screech (Post 15042334)

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!

Johnz47

12-14-12 01:32 PM

RunningDoc- Very nice build! I love it!

FreddyV

12-14-12 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by EdgewaterDude (Post 15049869)

It wasn't meant to be an exact match. These are 'cream' colored fenders, while the bike is a pearl tusk color.

Looks pretty darn sweet. Kind of cappucino-ish.

Lurch

12-16-12 08:45 PM

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.

Terry66

12-17-12 09:47 PM

A few pics of my Salsa Vaya. I bought it as a frameset a couple years ago....

http://www.watsonfx.com/vaya_pics1.jpg

http://www.watsonfx.com/vaya_pics2.jpg

http://www.watsonfx.com/vaya_pics3.jpg

http://www.watsonfx.com/vaya_pics4.jpg

http://www.watsonfx.com/vaya_pics5.jpg

http://www.watsonfx.com/vaya_pics6.jpg

ricardoperu

12-17-12 11:24 PM

Thanks for sharing all your experiences.

AlmostGreenGuy

12-18-12 09:19 PM

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.

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/y...ps478313d2.png
http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/y...ps81efdb84.png

sirtirithon

12-18-12 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by screech (Post 15042334)

Nice bike!!

sirtirithon

12-18-12 09:25 PM

Keeping with the Salsa theme here is my Fargo wearing its new Multicam clothes in the snow today!

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h6...428-picsay.jpg

bigbenaugust

12-19-12 12:59 AM

Is Salsa going to take over for Surly as the official bike of BF Commuting? :D

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