Commuter Bicycle Pics
heh. yeah. mirrored bus stop window for the pic. 
and when i'm ushering, i've learned how to roll a blazer so that it comes out of my messenger bag unwrinkled. some of the little old ladies call me "Clark Kent" for my pre/post bike transformation.

and when i'm ushering, i've learned how to roll a blazer so that it comes out of my messenger bag unwrinkled. some of the little old ladies call me "Clark Kent" for my pre/post bike transformation.
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From: Indianapolis
Bikes: Fairdale Weekender Drop, Motobecane 29LTD, Cannondale H400, Basso Coral
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From: SW Missouri
Bikes: Giant AC-1, Orbea Carpe 30
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Making adjustments...
The chairs are hideous, but since I work for the federal government, hideous chairs that are as old as my bike cost the taxpayer nothing to NOT replace them.
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From: Portland, Oregon
Bikes: 2018 All-City Space Horse Disc, 1992 Bridgestone RB-1, 1987 Centurion Ironman, KidzTandem
I think I've posted my bicycle here before, but I have a few new photos, so I thought I'd share them!
My commute takes me from the suburbs, up over a forest-y hill, through downtown and out into the industrial area near the airport.
ANYWAY, bicycle commute photos:


My commute takes me from the suburbs, up over a forest-y hill, through downtown and out into the industrial area near the airport.
ANYWAY, bicycle commute photos:
Let's Ride!

Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Lexington, VA USA
Bikes: --2010 Jamis 650b1-- 2016 Cervelo R2-- 2018 Salsa Journeyman 650B
my favorite is the third one! in the trees that looks like a great commute. want to trade?
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From: Ann Arbor, MI
Bikes: 1998 Nishiki Blazer, 2004 Trek 4500, 2014 Salsa Fargo 3
First Day Commuting
Today's my first time commuting by bike in over 4 years. My bike route is 16 miles each way, but by car it's 12 miles. Here's my bike, a 1998 Nishiki Blazer. I bought it brand new from my LBS in 2001, still rolls pretty close to new. I've never replaced the tires, though. I've got a new set of slicks arriving on my doorstep tomorrow and I can't wait to see what sort of difference they make in pedaling for me.
Last edited by joyota; 06-20-13 at 06:38 AM.
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From: San Diego
Bikes: Surly CrossCheck, Krampus
Thanks
I'm really pleased to report the commute yesterday was unlike what I'm used to. I have lots of bikes, but this one is just the right amount of a comfortable upright riding position without sacraficing speed and the bike just feels "nimble" with a little (but not too much) weight on the front. I can tell this one will see a lot of miles. Here's a snap from yesterday on the way home:

Edit: here's a pic with it all finished up:
I'm really pleased to report the commute yesterday was unlike what I'm used to. I have lots of bikes, but this one is just the right amount of a comfortable upright riding position without sacraficing speed and the bike just feels "nimble" with a little (but not too much) weight on the front. I can tell this one will see a lot of miles. Here's a snap from yesterday on the way home:
Edit: here's a pic with it all finished up:
Last edited by cobrabyte; 06-22-13 at 06:08 AM.
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From: NE South Dakota
Bikes: 89 Bottecchia, 90's Eddy Merckx MXL, Vision R40, Blk Mtn Cycles Super Cross
Here is something a little different, just converted from drop bars to VO Milan bars with a painted Salsa stem. I was finding it too hard to get comfortable with the nearly 4" drop from the seat to the drop bars so I figure this will solve the problem. Enjoy

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From: NE South Dakota
Bikes: 89 Bottecchia, 90's Eddy Merckx MXL, Vision R40, Blk Mtn Cycles Super Cross
Here is the other bike I have been commuting on, I removed the factory basket handlebar that was installed and put this one on.
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From: NE South Dakota
Bikes: 89 Bottecchia, 90's Eddy Merckx MXL, Vision R40, Blk Mtn Cycles Super Cross
When I was in San Diego I rode much more than I do now, I was commuting 4-5 days a week 12 miles each way. When I was doing that I was riding mostly typical road bikes. I have been having a tough time here in South Dakota getting inspired so I decided to get something more laid back so I got the Schwinn City bike and have been enjoying it. After doing some reading I found that I could get some flat bars for the road bike and it wouldn't look atrocious. I really like the feel of them and can't believe I never considered it sooner. Now I am considering doing the same thing to the MX Leader as well but it will be a more expensive proposition. It has Campy 8 speed ergo shifters so I would need to come up with some sort of suitable shifter for the flat bars or down tube levers. The Schwinn is an XL and the Bottecchia is a 62cm.
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First post - Here's my daily commuter. I've put about 4000 km on it since taking delivery last summer.
Happy to answer any questions about it.
Full album: https://imgur.com/a/iVGYn
- Steelwool Tweed frame, Lugged Tange Prestige Double-butted chromoly
- Alfine 11 Hub with Versa VRS-11 Brifters
- Avid BB7 Road disc brakes
- 38x700c Schwalbe Marathon tires
Happy to answer any questions about it.
Full album: https://imgur.com/a/iVGYn
Let's Ride!

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From: Lexington, VA USA
Bikes: --2010 Jamis 650b1-- 2016 Cervelo R2-- 2018 Salsa Journeyman 650B






