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Originally Posted by PennyTheDog
(Post 15280911)
http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=299611
This is my sister's new commuter. It's actually her old Specialized Crossroads granny bike, that I just finished fixing up. She wanted a commuting bike, and the crossroads had just been sitting in my parents garage for years. The Derailleur was bent, and it was pretty ugly looking (to her, and me), with very upright bars, a suspension seat post and cushy seat, and a suspension fork. I changed the fork, stem and bars; the seat and post; the tires (I put on 32mm); and I replaced the bent derailleur hanger. I cleaned and adjusted everything, and added a few things that I think are necessary: a seat bag, a rack and a pump. I'm really happy how it turned out, all for somewhere between $100 and $150. |
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This was my 2012 all purpose bike, used for commuting and free time. Now I've got a road bike also.
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Originally Posted by Cafn8
(Post 15273653)
I've had the same problem with Kwests. Never with that few miles, but they would start to go "thumpity thump thump" well before 4000 miles- probably before 1000. It might be worth mentioning that I'm a pretty big guy and generally ride with a load on the back.
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Originally Posted by byrnemm
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Originally Posted by arsprod
(Post 15283368)
Nice job! I love seeing old bikes given a new life
Of course, my view may not be typical. I've been messing with bikes and riding since 1975, and I don't think a 40-year-old bike is very old, since it's still so useful. |
Originally Posted by noglider
(Post 15286712)
My eyes bugged out when I read that. How old is it? It looks pretty young for a bike to me.
Of course, my view may not be typical. I've been messing with bikes and riding since 1975, and I don't think a 40-year-old bike is very old, since it's still so useful. |
Originally Posted by oddjob2
(Post 15286794)
About 10 years old because any older than that, a low end hybrid wouldn't have a spongy fork.
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Originally Posted by noglider
(Post 15286712)
My eyes bugged out when I read that. How old is it? It looks pretty young for a bike to me.
Of course, my view may not be typical. I've been messing with bikes and riding since 1975, and I don't think a 40-year-old bike is very old, since it's still so useful. |
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Here are few of my touring/commuter:
http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=300692http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=300693http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=300693http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=300694http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=300695http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=300696 Not the greatest pics, the bike isn't cleaned up (and it rarely gets cleaned up.) It has been a steady companion for 5+ years now. It will haul a load (me included.) It has fully met my expectations. I think the bike will out last me (I won't be able to resist buying a new commuter when I can get one with hydrolic disc brakes with a drop bar.) The bike has some nice little bits and pieces. The fenders are stainless steel berthoud, powder coated to match the frame. The rear rack is a Tubus Cargo rack. I swapped the bar for an ergonomic drop bar that has a flatter section on the tops to spread out the pressure on my hands. A dynamo hub that powers the B & M front and rear lights. A brooks B17 champion saddle (it's covered... gotta keep it dry.) The drivetrain is a Shimano Tiagra 9-speed with STI integrated shifting (a bit unusual for a touring bike.) The frame is made from Reynolds 853 steel tubing... a stronger but lighter tubing than Reynolds 520 which is used on several touring bikes. I have shimano m520 pedals with an aluminum platform (for riding without cycling shoes) mounted on the other side. I use a set of Ortlieb classic panniers that just won't wear out. Tires are specialized armadillo all condition... only one flat in 5 years. |
InTheRain, that's very nice. I think I'll mount my battery-powered taillights similarly. I also have front and rear dynamo-powered lights, which are my primary lights.
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Originally Posted by noglider
(Post 15301516)
InTheRain, that's very nice. I think I'll mount my battery-powered taillights similarly. I also have front and rear dynamo-powered lights, which are my primary lights.
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Originally Posted by InTheRain
(Post 15301343)
Here are few of my touring/commuter:
Not the greatest pics, the bike isn't cleaned up (and it rarely gets cleaned up.) It has been a steady companion for 5+ years now. It will haul a load (me included.) It has fully met my expectations. I think the bike will out last me (I won't be able to resist buying a new commuter when I can get one with hydrolic disc brakes with a drop bar.) The bike has some nice little bits and pieces. The fenders are stainless steel berthoud, powder coated to match the frame. The rear rack is a Tubus Cargo rack. I swapped the bar for an ergonomic drop bar that has a flatter section on the tops to spread out the pressure on my hands. A dynamo hub that powers the B & M front and rear lights. A brooks B17 champion saddle (it's covered... gotta keep it dry.) The drivetrain is a Shimano Tiagra 9-speed with STI integrated shifting (a bit unusual for a touring bike.) The frame is made from Reynolds 853 steel tubing... a stronger but lighter tubing than Reynolds 520 which is used on several touring bikes. I have shimano m520 pedals with an aluminum platform (for riding without cycling shoes) mounted on the other side. I use a set of Ortlieb classic panniers that just won't wear out. Tires are specialized armadillo all condition... only one flat in 5 years. |
Originally Posted by InTheRain
(Post 15301343)
Here are few of my touring/commuter:
http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=300692http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=300693http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=300693http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=300694http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=300695http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=300696 Not the greatest pics, the bike isn't cleaned up (and it rarely gets cleaned up.) It has been a steady companion for 5+ years now. It will haul a load (me included.) It has fully met my expectations. I think the bike will out last me (I won't be able to resist buying a new commuter when I can get one with hydrolic disc brakes with a drop bar.) The bike has some nice little bits and pieces. The fenders are stainless steel berthoud, powder coated to match the frame. The rear rack is a Tubus Cargo rack. I swapped the bar for an ergonomic drop bar that has a flatter section on the tops to spread out the pressure on my hands. A dynamo hub that powers the B & M front and rear lights. A brooks B17 champion saddle (it's covered... gotta keep it dry.) The drivetrain is a Shimano Tiagra 9-speed with STI integrated shifting (a bit unusual for a touring bike.) The frame is made from Reynolds 853 steel tubing... a stronger but lighter tubing than Reynolds 520 which is used on several touring bikes. I have shimano m520 pedals with an aluminum platform (for riding without cycling shoes) mounted on the other side. I use a set of Ortlieb classic panniers that just won't wear out. Tires are specialized armadillo all condition... only one flat in 5 years. I didn't even need to make the pics large. Nice to see people doing that with drops. :thumb: |
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my crosscheck in its current daily state.
http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=300812 I love this damn thing, sorry for the instagram seems to be the best way to get it from my phone to computer when I am at work. Yes its not properly locked up, I just stoped to get a espresso before the rest of my ride. I have come a long way from my $500 '09 schwinn, but really also kinda came right back arround... hmm.. |
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2013 Bianchi Volpe (55cm), replaced an older Trek 1000 that was my commuter (30 miles round trip, 3x per week). Only changes are Conti gatorskins 700X32, SKS fenders, Specialized Riva saddle, Trek interchange rack (and panniers) off of the old bike. Really enjoy this bike:
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Took this pic a few weeks ago after coming home from work. I stopped at the car dealership on the way home to pick up a new window regulator, hence the big box. http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=300908
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My new (to me) Schwinn Sporterra.
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps371fbaf4.jpg Will soon get decked-out with commuting neccessities. |
My Commuter v.4.0.1
New bar tape this evening required a few glamour shots:
http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/x...ber2012056.jpg http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/x...Feb2013002.jpg http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/x...Feb2013017.jpg New in v.4.0: - IRD Super Long Cranks 200mm - New Handelbars off a 1987 Nishiki Sport (though may not have been original to that bike). These are wider, and have a better drop geometry. They say "champion" but are of lower quality than the SR Road Champions which came with this bike. - Kool Stop Eagle Claw Salmon brake pads. I am surprised at how well they integrate with the overall look of the bike, considering they are such a drastic change. MUCH better performance. - New Bar Tape, Genetic Animal Skin or some something. It was the only brown tape the LBS had in stock. It was cheap enough I figured I'd give it a go. - Laced my Nexus 7 internal hub to the Velocity Chukker rim with DT swiss 14G spokes. It is a marriage made in heaven. new for v.3.0: - Velocity Chukker rims with Formula/Origin8 front hub, courtesy velomine. - Speciallized Nimbus Armadillo Tires, 38c - Cane Creek SCR-5 aero levers - Technomic Quill Stem, 13cm new for v.2.0: - Brooks B67, brown - Nexus 7 internal hub with J-tek bar end shifter - Wippermann 1R8 chain still needs work; el cheapo platform petals. Need to replace From original, v.1.0; - Dia Comp 500G brakes - seat post - chainring (sugino), and bottom bracket (JIS square taper) - Headset (in very good condition, smooth as butter) - Frame is a 1983 Sanwa 700, 67cm or 26.5" seat tube. Tange #2 main tubes, with high ten stays and fork, as near as I can tell. I cant seem to find any info on the Sanwas, other than they were Japanese bikes imported to Wisconsin. Frame was originally sold in Green Bay. It looks a LOT like a centurion lemans 12, and I suspect, whoever made centurion bikes also made these sanwa frames. But who knows. The serial number is on the bottom bracket; K3N6265 |
Originally Posted by DVC45
(Post 15308082)
My new (to me) Schwinn Sporterra.
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps371fbaf4.jpg Will soon get decked-out with commuting neccessities. |
Originally Posted by H.S.Clydesdale
(Post 15317764)
New bar tape this evening required a few glamour shots:
http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/x...ber2012056.jpg http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/x...Feb2013002.jpg http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/x...Feb2013017.jpg New in v.4.0: - IRD Super Long Cranks 200mm - New Handelbars off a 1987 Nishiki Sport (though may not have been original to that bike). These are wider, and have a better drop geometry. They say "champion" but are of lower quality than the SR Road Champions which came with this bike. - Kool Stop Eagle Claw Salmon brake pads. I am surprised at how well they integrate with the overall look of the bike, considering they are such a drastic change. MUCH better performance. - New Bar Tape, Genetic Animal Skin or some something. It was the only brown tape the LBS had in stock. It was cheap enough I figured I'd give it a go. - Laced my Nexus 7 internal hub to the Velocity Chukker rim with DT swiss 14G spokes. It is a marriage made in heaven. new for v.3.0: - Velocity Chukker rims with Formula/Origin8 front hub, courtesy velomine. - Speciallized Nimbus Armadillo Tires, 38c - Cane Creek SCR-5 aero levers - Technomic Quill Stem, 13cm new for v.2.0: - Brooks B67, brown - Nexus 7 internal hub with J-tek bar end shifter - Wippermann 1R8 chain still needs work; el cheapo platform petals. Need to replace From original, v.1.0; - Dia Comp 500G brakes - seat post - chainring (sugino), and bottom bracket (JIS square taper) - Headset (in very good condition, smooth as butter) - Frame is a 1983 Sanwa 700, 67cm or 26.5" seat tube. Tange #2 main tubes, with high ten stays and fork, as near as I can tell. I cant seem to find any info on the Sanwas, other than they were Japanese bikes imported to Wisconsin. Frame was originally sold in Green Bay. It looks a LOT like a centurion lemans 12, and I suspect, whoever made centurion bikes also made these sanwa frames. But who knows. The serial number is on the bottom bracket; K3N6265 |
Nice bike H.S.Clydesdale! How tall are you?
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Originally Posted by acidfast7
(Post 15317909)
nice IGH, which one is it?
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