Fizzaly

Bought a "new" crankset today and with that marks a rebirth of the kuwie, she will get a much needed coat of paint and a few new parts, will post some pics when I get some work done. I may even bump the original kuwie build thread and add to that. Neat cranks though 50, 45, 34 gears, I really like the idea of the close ratio which should fit my commute pretty good, they look nearly new with very little wear.

Mumonkan

are these the grand cru rando bars? if so how you like?

AusTexMurf

Sixty Fiver,

Right on. Spring has sprung in your neck of the woods. Good for you, good to hear.
Righteous MUP/trail system you have there. Is that part of your regular commute ?
If so, how sweet.

MileHighMark

New front rack/bag on my Salsa Vaya:




The rack was absurdly easy to install, and there's no interference with the fenders, disc brake, etc.

Sixty Fiver

If I commute to the co-op on the south side I can drop into the river valley and ride the trails and singletrack for a good bit and usually extend my ride by some significant amounts... our park system is the largest in North America and is a wonderful place to ride.

There are paved paths, groomed trails, and plenty of places where a bicycle like the Blizzard really likes to play... it is a monster on singletrack.

kloe120

Here is my rig - 2013 Salsa Vaya 2, with a Salsa Wanderlust rack and weather proof panniers. Nice and secure at work in our dedicated indoor bike room. Finally able to ride in - mainly due to travel and weather.

Shawn

PatrickGSR94

What brifters are you using with disc brakes?

MileHighMark

Campy Centaur 10s. Brakes are BB7 Road version. Works great.

ThermionicScott 

This bike has the older GB ("Gerry Burgess") Randonneur bars. I do have the Grand Cru Rando bars on my fixed-gear -- wanted more reach and drop for contrast between the two positions. I like them both a lot.

DVC45

My Sporterra with new SKS Longboard fenders.


Rear rack to follow.

ThermionicScott 

Nice! I love Sugino GTs, and that's a clever triple setup.

wbuttry

here is my commuter bike finished and running fine> My bike is a parawan mtn bike by next came out as a 18 speed changed rear wheel to a 7 speed cassette and left the front stock changed out knobbies and put on pan racer pro v 1.50 width by 26 inch changed out stock bars and added a set of trekker bars added back rack and bottle cage and a set of over nite panniers to haul stuff and I do plan on a over niter this spring trying to find a comfy seat for my bike next and I don't like brooks but here it is comments please

noglider 

It better follow, otherwise you'd be going in reverse.

But seriously, those fenders are great. There aren't many fenders that long. I bet the length makes a difference.

DVC45

I sure hope it does. I am kinda hoping it rains here today, so I would see how well it works.

SKS weren't kidding about the Long part of these fenders.

acidfast7

lot of tower blocks out that way, i'm a little surprised.

pepox369

thats a nice set up u got going on... but that seat seems quite big, too big in my opinion.. try something a little smaller, maybe a "womens" design which are a little wider in the back. That is what I have on one of my bikes and its pretty confy..

Mark Stone

Looks Urban Ready! Some people I know have had issues with Next quality and weight (when compared with higher zoot bikes) but that's merely relative. As far as saddle, why would you not be interested in Brooks? I sit on a B17 and it is very comfortable. But it looks great!

saxdiva

Hi! Been lurking a while and finally decided to post.

I've got a crazy-long commute (about 90 miles RT) that could be done mostly by train if there was some way from the train station to my work. I'd been thinking about getting a hybrid to handle that, but decided to keep saving for a tri bike, instead. But while I was perusing Craigslist recently I discovered an older (about 1993, I think) Hardrock MTB that was available super-cheap, and I just couldn't resist. I'm no closer to a race bike, but I'm having a great time with my new commuter:



The bike itself was in GREAT shape for its age--I really only had to swap out the seat, tires, and pedals, add the rack/panniers, and then make a few drivetrain adjustments. Everything there is stock, and the gearing is perfect for my very-hilly neighborhood. The next addition will be a pair of fenders (recommendations would be appreciated) and then I need to address the handlebars; maybe new grips (these are splitting), or maybe I add bar ends, or something--I'll know better after I've been able to ride it more. Meanwhile, I put the bike through its paces yesterday back and forth to work, and after riding road bikes exclusively for the past 20 years or so I'm re-discovering how much fun it is to be able to ride through dirt and jump off a couple low curbs. :-)

PennyTheDog

Wow, great find! Older mountain bikes like that look really versatile.

Mark Stone

Very nice! I used a 1993 Performance M303 mountain bike for commuting for years and years. Good rigid old mountain bikes are ideal for utilitarian use. If you put skinny high psi tires on them (like Tom Slicks 90 or 100 psi) they go pretty fast, too

the sci guy 

Finally I can post in this thread!
I found a late 90's Giant Rincon on craigslist, that I added a bunch of stuff to for day rides and commuting. My commute will be 11.5 miles each way. Haven't done it yet, but am looking forward to giving it a go. These were taken on our ride today down the greenways in Knoxville along the Tennessee River.



I added:
[Syracuse] Orange bar tape
Topeak Explorer rack
Soon I'll be ordering a Topeak MTX trunk bag EXP with expandable panniers
Topeak Aero Wedge Pack for day rides
PDW Spaceship headlight, and Red Planet taillight (not currently attached for daylight ride)

aidzbelty

I just wanted to add mine to the thread, and I just got it so it's still a work in progress:

Sixty Fiver

Very nice rig.

Sixty Fiver

That is Strathcona... a city that was absorbed by Edmonton in 1912. It used to be served by an inter-urban streetcar that now runs across the top of the high level bridge and the light rail takes you south to the University which also has quite a number of apartment towers.

A good portion of the area has been designated as a Provincial Historical area and retains much of it's early 1900's architecture which is primarily brick.

There are multi use paths on both bridges, most commuters ride over the high level which has two MUPS, the one on the east side used to be a dedicated bicycle lane and would like to see it returned to that status as the bridge has such high traffic.

The LRT bridge will take you across but keeps you in the river valley... it is a decent climb after you cross that to get up to the University.

Mumonkan

+1

post apocalypse bike, i like it