very...interesting way of doing the brifters on the bullhorns. i'd love to know how the functionality goes with them like that.

The breaking is excellent. The shifting is different but not odd. So far it's working well and It's fairly comfortable. I haven't gone on any long rides with it but when I do I will post how it went.

Do you have to drop your elbows to shift?

No, the place on the lever were you push is just closer to me than on drop bars. So, I miss the spot some times.

I have been riding the BMC AC01 Alpenchallenge with 8 speed Alfine IGH and Gates center channel belt drive for 1 1/2 months now. It has some unique features, some of which are nice, some in the PITA category.

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The sheet metal fenders and mounts are proprietary Curana and intended to be snap-on and off. Based on some comments on the Evans bicycle website, I purchased this fender kit knowing that it would be permanent, and have been happy with the results, just enough fender and no rattles.

The 2013 Alpenchallenge has rack eyelets, but the 2014 does not. I was not aware of this when I purchased the bike, and needed to do a fair amount of research and tinkering to get a pannier rack mounted without clamps. Thule Chariot axle nuts with the Tubus Fly rack extension plate do the job, but I had to hack the nipples off the axle nuts and drill larger diameter holes in the stainless steel rack extension to finish the mount. The aluminum stabilizing rod that came with the rack fits nicely into the seat post clamp.
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The Sparse headlight and tail-light are also made to permanently mount on this bike. They are great for visibility (being seen), but the headlight is useless as a torch, so I strap a flashlight on the handlebars for night riding.
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With the short chainstay length and minimal rack, my Ortleib Office pannier clears my heels by just an inch, very happy with that. The tight fender clearances will accommodate a 30mm winter stud tire, but not the 35mm tire that I have from my older commuter. So I must decide whether to get the Nokian A10 or the Schwalbe Winter Studded in the smaller width, feedback is appreciated!

Interesting project, I like the overall clean look.

I happen to have been looking at overhead imagery of Zurich recently, looks like a nice place to bike. Although I'm not sure I'm strong enough to Challenge any Alpen with only an 8sp IGH...

This is the bike I have been commuting for the las 3 years. Recently just got a road bike so I interchange depending on the mood that day.

Here's my Troll, finally back in winter commuter mode after spending most of the summer as a 650B hardtail. Here it's rigid, dynamo lit, 26", with fenders and a small front rack for carrying my lunches. My ride home today as in the first snow of the season.
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Surly that is one very droll troll...

The 11 speed IGH can be had for only 700 bills more.....that's a bawgen at $233.33 per gear...maybe it's would seem better deal in Euros or Swiss Francs.

Grandma! What big tires you have!

Well yeah, what's the point of having a bike that says "Fatties Fit Fine" without testing it? 26x2.4s with fenders...and there's still room!

You're supposed to say something like, "The better to squash you with, my dear." ;)

more like "the better to scoff at road debris with" heh :)

haha I missed this post last week. The pic reminds me of this video that came up in my YouTube subscription list the other day:

Are those Albastache bars?

Zürich is OK for cycling. Still like CPH, NL and Stockholm better. Frankfurt is even a little nicer than Zürich.

Put on some cheapo Kenda 35mm tires.

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And a new 12-36 Deore cassette. My legs need a bit more help on a steep hill.

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Finally finished up my Kona. Just in time for winter:

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Is that a Soho? Except for the drivetrain it looks exactly like my District S

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It's actually a Trek 9th District. It came with a 9 speed 11-32 cassette and a 44 chainring. Earlier this year I swapped the 44 for a 38. When I bought it in 2013, my LBS was going to make me a great deal on a Livestrong version of the bike. It was black with yellow accents, but I liked the green better.

I do have a Trek Soho S too. I sometimes still commute on it, it's now my grocery-getter and bar-hopper. It's the last bike I'll part with.

http://i1351.photobucket.com/albums/...psa39438c1.jpg

Here are a couple of pictures of my '40-mile round trip... 3-days a week' commuter bicycle. http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=417270http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=417271

Cool accessories, do you have any night-time shots?

Well... I have a video that shows how the Revolights work... but that's about it. .be

I get "This video is private" and can't view it

Finally completing my recent bike purchase/project with an Ortleib Office pannier - northern European equip for New England paths/streets, I'm curious to see what this winter holds in store.....
http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=417431

I think I forgot to 'publish' the video. Try is again and let me know if it works.

This thread just keeps on going! I think this is the 3rd photo I've put on here, but since I retired the DaHon when the trains got "bike areas" and retired the GT when I wanted a more commuter friendly bike . . . here is the current commuter, built up from a discarded "Performance" brand cro-mo frame.

I built it up with parts I had laying about (which is why the wheels don't match!) and the shifters (8 Speed Grip-Shift) don't match the freewheel (not a cassette! 7-Speed) but still, they work okay together. Single chain-ring and the front derailluer is only there to keep the chain on the chain-ring when I hit bumps.

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=417491Since the "Performance" decals have been removed, it's known a simply "The Black Bike."
Rick / OCRR

Wow that green and black make for a SHARP looking bike! Love it! :thumb:

From where to where do you commute in KC, I am thinking about a Mission, KS to Grandview, MO commute, but haven't fully committed yet.