Originally Posted by CW Zing (Post 17613837)

Howdy,
Not a whole heckuvalot to say about these, except that maybe Grant Petersen and Co. might have slipped a bit of Rivendell tincture into my cowboy coffee... because next thing you know, I'm raising my handlebars, rocking all Nitto components, shedding the click-in shoes and twining everything in sight... what next, wool and leather clothing? I draw the line at the racks and bags, I'll be going the Topeak rack/basket system soon. Don't hold me to it though.

Originally Posted by Mr IGH (Post 17614374)

I have much longer commutes now, some days it's more than 25 total miles. And it's hilly and 5000 feet. I'm space limited too, I wanted an n-1 bike. Time for a drop bar commuter. This is my commuter/gravel grinder and loaded touring bike.

Originally Posted by KCBikeCommuter (Post 17615174)

Here's my new commuter! 2015 Trek Crossrip LTD.

I've opted for the completely original... never before attempted... bicycle in front of the garage pictures. Well, it's what was available yesterday, but hopefully I can take some more scenic pictures soon.



http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/...psv4qtylnj.jpg

Originally Posted by KCBikeCommuter (Post 17615174)

Here's my new commuter! 2015 Trek Crossrip LTD. http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/...pspz5v94oi.jpg

Originally Posted by DiabloScott (Post 17616025)

Very nice - I've seen lots of Crossrips lately... Trek nailed it with this one.

Remove the 54cm sticker though... it's like a dork disk on your seat tube.

Originally Posted by KCBikeCommuter (Post 17616118)

It's a 58... but your point is well taken and I agree. Consider it removed.

Originally Posted by RidingMatthew (Post 17616189)

what is the best way to remove stickers?

Originally Posted by Wittyname (Post 17616126)

My new commuter - 2014 Trek Crossrip. Found it at a large enough discount that I was able to pick up the rack, fenders, cages, and seatbag for less than the bike's original sticker price :) Hope to start commuting on it within the next couple weeks

Originally Posted by Mr IGH (Post 17614374)

I have much longer commutes now, some days it's more than 25 total miles. And it's hilly and 5000 feet. I'm space limited too, I wanted an n-1 bike. Time for a drop bar commuter. This is my commuter/gravel grinder and loaded touring bike. Here it is in commuter mode:

Soma Saga Disc 57.5mm with Woodchipper bars, Shimano 9 speed bar cons and Cane Creek brake levers. PlanetBike 45mm fenders, Thudbuster and Topeak rack/trunk bag:
http://images2.snapfish.com/23232323...%3B32%3Anu0mrj

Shimano dyno hub, BB7 road calipers, DT 2.0, SunRingle Helix TR27 rims (520gms) with Pasela PT 38mm @ 60psi (mountain bike wheels). Rides like a cream puff over all the bumps. Phillips headlamp with matching taillight:
http://images2.snapfish.com/23232323...3B%3A239ot1lsi

Shimano 756 rear hub and custom 9 speed cassette, disc brake goodness:
http://images2.snapfish.com/23232323...%3A32%3Anu0mrj

Tiagra triple with PD-324 pedals:
http://images2.snapfish.com/23232323...%3B32%3Anu0mrj

I have ~200 miles on it, 50 of them gravel grinding, the rest urban errands/commuting. I really like this bike. Handles great and when I hit the crappy parts of the gravel roads it gives me confidence that it's going to hold up.

Originally Posted by KCBikeCommuter (Post 17616737)

Let me know how you like your Crossrip!

Originally Posted by Sullalto (Post 17616971)

Have you ridden it unloaded? I'm a bit leery of the "- Rear load bias touring geometry (rides best with a load in the rear or with a load in the front AND the rear)" on the website.

But very well put together, I'm jealous.

Originally Posted by RubeRad (Post 17615475)

Mr IGH, that's not an IGH! I like the bike, it looks like it can do pretty much everything. I'm much the same with my crosscheck with 700x50 marathon supremes; I call it my N=1 bike. (Except I do have a N=2 hardtail for when I want to ride rougher trails).

Originally Posted by KCBikeCommuter (Post 17615174)

Here's my new commuter! 2015 Trek Crossrip LTD.

Originally Posted by Mr IGH (Post 17618099)

I'm down to 4 bikes, Saga, Moonlander, 29er dual suspension and lightweight roadie bike. Not bad considering a year ago I had ~15 bikes.

Originally Posted by KCBikeCommuter (Post 17615174)

Here's my new commuter! 2015 Trek Crossrip LTD.

Originally Posted by Sullalto (Post 17613853)

You win the award for tallest stem!

Originally Posted by PennyTheDog (Post 17614291)

Those both look great!

Originally Posted by RubeRad (Post 17615469)

Not to mention, leather saddles, wider tires, and (at least on the raleigh) a frame big enough that you only need "a fistful of seatpost". Good job!

Originally Posted by TheDavid (Post 17619474)

This bike is great for stop and go in the city. Love it.

http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/...psee4afl39.jpg

Originally Posted by arsprod (Post 17621170)

... it's a bike, I ride it, who cares if it's to work and back!

Originally Posted by farah (Post 17628653)

kona dew, sks longboard fenders, topeak super tourist dx rack, sram x4 rear dr. and x4 trigger, 42T chainring, avid sd 7 brakes and sd 5 levers
http://i59.tinypic.com/1fwkqq.jpg