Also I'd love a closeup of how you mounted those headlights

Looks like a Minoura accessory thing strapped down from the stem. I think I'll try that for my POV camera.

I didn't find the minoura accessory thing to be very strong (broke while I was riding with it and I lost a light - to be fair, I had hit a fairly large pothole before the weak point snapped). Bdop's dashboard genie (and one of the knockoffs) has been much more secure for me and would be more likely a place I'd put an expensive camera.

Sweet bikes

Again, nice bike.

I'm really digging on all the front basket action I've been seeing.

A bottle generator on a singlespeed. I like it.

Tried it today - seemed OK for strength, but the diameter is a little too small for the flex strap attachment and the added distance from the handlebar made for really shaky video. I guess I'll put it back on the head tube.

The Thorn T-Bar Accessory Mount is both sleek and strong. Strong enough to steer the bike with if needed. The bar mounts via the steering tube, taking 27mm of spacer area and turning it into an efficient accessory mount. I will never use anything else.

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The rack itself has a light mounting point and I have two more Hotshots with the new seat stay mounts that were not installed at photo time. I usually ride at night with 5 rear and two front lights.

For simple commuting I usually toss a Jandd duffle in the basket and go. The built in velcro straps are plenty stout to keep it secure on (and off) the road,

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=454656

My Felt Verza City 3. This is my first bike and I've really enjoyed it as a recreational bike and, for the past month, a commuter.

That rear rack looks rather wide. Is that correct? Almost like a Porteur style from rack, but that I've only seen for the front. VO Porteur Rack - Racks & Decaleurs - Accessories

Nice overall setup, as it looks classy but still utilitarian.

Here is mine:

That is a nice looking setup. How do you like its ride?

I'm enjoying the ride quality. The swept back handlebars are easy on my back and neck and the 700 x 35 tires absorb the bumps with low rolling resistance.

That is where I am going with my VO Campeur late next week, swept back and a little more upright than my drops on there now. I already have the 35s sand they are the best width that I have ever ridden. Very comfortable, but still roll very nice.

Greetings from Athens, Greece!
This is my first post here, and I'm very glad for that.
I commute for the last 2 years in a daily basis. I totally forgot the car. :roflmao2:

My main commuter bike is a customized mountain bike (Merida matts 20-MD) with cromoly rigid fork from Surly (surly instigator), 26 x 1.3 slik kenda tires, rack, fenders and bag (for u-lock, spare tube, some tools, mini pump, etc).

http://i.imgur.com/dJvHcWd.jpg

My second commuter is a Giant Rapid 3 2011 model. I use vittoria zafiro 700 x 25 tires here and it rolls great. Looking to buy fenders , any thoughts? (maybe SKS Bluemels or chromoplastics with 35mm width should be ok).

http://i.imgur.com/69gYhK9.jpg

At last i use occasionally my third bike, a Charge Tap 2012 model. A Tange prestige double butted cromoly frame and fork with Smimano nexus 8-speed inner hub. A Great bike for easy riding. Love it! ;)

http://i.imgur.com/dLUEzUt.jpg

Keep riding! :)

Hi Guys!

Have you ever seen on of these tiny bikes there?

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/hy...Q=w996-h747-no

I bought it three months ago. It's easy to use in my daily intermodal commute: I pedal 2.3 miles from home to the train station, and then I can pedal more 3.6 miles or get a bus to the office.

It has a Shimano's Nexus 3v with Roller Brake, 16 inch wheels and a v-brake on the front.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zxP-tGX7y5.../DSCN2543a.JPG

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Of course it isn't good to long rides or steep roads, but it fits quite right in short distances in town.

And best of all: my eldest daughter (11 years old) loves it!

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/zo...c=w996-h747-no

[MENTION=359043]AlTheKiller[/MENTION], that's a great combination of fun and practical.

[MENTION=266913]fabiotux[/MENTION], we do have a lot of folding bikes with 16" wheels here in New York City, but I haven't seen the Go Easy brand. Yours looks inspired by the Brompton, which is one of the most expensive and well respected folding bikes. I love seeing our kids on bikes! Thank you for posting that picture.

[MENTION=410581]NikNis[/MENTION], welcome to BF! Yesterday my computer didn't want to show me your pictures, but now I can see them, the bikes look pretty cool! Although the Merida and Giant look very similar, I'm kinda surprised you've got 3 bikes and none with drop bars, for variety.
[MENTION=359043]AlTheKiller[/MENTION], as Spike Lee famously said, "It's gotta be the shoes!"
[MENTION=266913]fabiotux[/MENTION], pretty cool, I like how the rack does double duty as a roller/stand (or maybe that's triple duty?)

Thanks [MENTION=152773]noglider[/MENTION]!
Indeed, Brompton is one of the most expensive folding bikes!
In Brazil it cost something like R$ 7,500 (US$ 2,400). Our currency and taxes makes it almost impossible for "regular earners" (as a matter of fact, a second-hand car costs something like R$ 12,000 and a brand new 150cc motorcycle costs R$ 7.000). Tough reality...

The "Go Easy" is a Chinese attempt to get a cheaper and practical bike as the Brompton. It doesn't have the same "glamour", but it "does de job" for less than a 1/5th of the price.

About my daughters, they love cycling with me. The other one is 7 years old. I just can't wait to see them cycling long distances with me, touring by bike abroad...

@RubeRad, Thanks for your reply. Although merida and giant look similar they are not. Merida is actually a mountain bike frame with cromo rigid fork and 26" wheels (26*1.3). On the other hand Giant rapid is a fitness bike with 28" wheels (700c*25) . I was thinking lately to buy a drop bar for Giant rapid because the frame is actually a road bike (similar to Giant Defy). But i have to buy road brakes too for the right feeling, so it will take a while until then. :)

Thanks [MENTION=252435]RubeRad[/MENTION]!
Yes, it does a "triple duty" sometimes. :thumb:
I have a small top-rack bag that fits in that little rack. Good to carry some stuff, like tools, a change of clothes or something like that, but I've been preferring to use a Carradice saddlebag...easier to acess it even when the bike is folded.
:D

I love this! I've been wanting to build up something similar. Quick, comfy, handy, and can still bomb off curbs when you need to. Nice ride!

My daily commuterhttp://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=455475. Trek District. I may have to steal TxSpeeder's rack idea though. I like that Gamoh rack

my fantom cross

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Looks pretty sweet! Those bars look like they have an odd bump in the drops -- does it feel funny?

Have been enjoying the commute to the new old gig... 10 km one way on what is one of the nicest commutes in the city.

Taking the high road today...

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikep...eecommute1.jpg

Yesterday I took the low road...

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikep...rdcommute1.jpg

Ridefreemc, what's that sweet saddlebag? It looks like an modern version of a Carradice. Are you using a support bracket with it?

It's a Dill Pickle, as I tried a Carradice but the buckles were too fiddly for me (and they weren't attached properly). It does have an aluminum support underneath. Otherwise it would sit too heavily on the fender. Nt sure how smaller frames make it though as this barely has enough room as it is (56cm frame).

Is that the Velo Orange Porteur rack?

VO Porteur Rack - Racks & Decaleurs - Accessories