Commuter Bicycle Pics
08-19-13 | 12:32 PM
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From: Memphis TN area
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08-19-13 | 03:10 PM
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On the contrary, the Hotshot mount works great for me. I will say that I decided to add a few small washers in the mount clamp to make the clamp a bit more rigid when I tightened down the clamping screw (gives the screw something to tighten against instead of just pushing the 2 clamp ends closer and closer together). But doing that makes the mount very solid. The light itself goes into the mount with a nice solid "click" and also comes out of the mount easily enough, but not so much that you feel like it will come out on a harsh road surface.
08-20-13 | 08:09 AM
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What a fantastic idea!
How's the fit and ratio's for her?
My bike, in it's spot at the office.
I'm trying to commute 1 day a week. It's 23 miles there a bit over 24 back.
I put insane miles on the car due to family duties. But this day is for myself.
08-20-13 | 08:28 AM
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[MENTION=324558]JZackery_I.D.[/MENTION]
what kind of reflectors do you have on those spokes? i bet they look really cool when rolling.
what kind of reflectors do you have on those spokes? i bet they look really cool when rolling.
08-20-13 | 09:53 AM
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[MENTION=134924]RidingMatthew[/MENTION]
They are called "Lightweights for wheels" comes in a pack of 80 or so (more than enough) , go on quite easy and are almost unnoticeable unless at nighttime. I'll see if i could get a shot of the wheels spinning and see what it looks like. Thanks!
They are called "Lightweights for wheels" comes in a pack of 80 or so (more than enough) , go on quite easy and are almost unnoticeable unless at nighttime. I'll see if i could get a shot of the wheels spinning and see what it looks like. Thanks!
08-20-13 | 10:27 AM
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@RidingMatthew
They are called "Lightweights for wheels" comes in a pack of 80 or so (more than enough) , go on quite easy and are almost unnoticeable unless at nighttime. I'll see if i could get a shot of the wheels spinning and see what it looks like. Thanks!
They are called "Lightweights for wheels" comes in a pack of 80 or so (more than enough) , go on quite easy and are almost unnoticeable unless at nighttime. I'll see if i could get a shot of the wheels spinning and see what it looks like. Thanks!
08-20-13 | 10:52 AM
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08-20-13 | 01:00 PM
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08-20-13 | 05:41 PM
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08-23-13 | 08:49 AM
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Nice bike. 
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2006 Trek SU100, 2009 Motobecane Fantom CX, 2011 Motobecane Fantom Cross Uno, and a Bakfiets
Previously: 2000 Trek 4500 (2000-2003), 2003 Novara Randonee (2003-2006), 2003 Giant Rainier (2003-2008), 2005 Xootr Swift (2005-2007), 2007 Nashbar 1x9 (2007-2011), 2011 Windsor Shetland (2011-2014), 2008 Citizen Folder (2015)
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08-24-13 | 09:52 AM
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08-25-13 | 08:45 AM
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Just finished modding my two vintage commuters with lights, reflectors, racks, and fenders. I'm still thinking about adding mirrors and a better front light than my trusty cateye. My two vintage commuters are a 1993 Bridgestone XO-2 and a 1989 Specialized Stumpjumper Comp:
08-25-13 | 11:42 AM
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Nice; my first "real" commute is tomorrow as well as I just drove to my office to leave my sports jackets hanging behind the door. I've commuted a fair bit but only on days that I didn't have to worry about the dress "code."
08-26-13 | 01:54 PM
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From: Brodhead, WI - south of Madison
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Just finished modding my two vintage commuters with lights, reflectors, racks, and fenders. I'm still thinking about adding mirrors and a better front light than my trusty cateye. My two vintage commuters are a 1993 Bridgestone XO-2 and a 1989 Specialized Stumpjumper Comp:
08-26-13 | 05:13 PM
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That looks cool. Did that fork come with it? Is that a suspension seatpost?
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08-26-13 | 09:39 PM
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Finally able to post up some pics of my new commuter. Went from riding my beach cruiser to a Marin Ignacio with a 2 speed hub. I wanted a fixie style bike, but didn't want to ride fixed gear. Came across this on Craigslist still in the box for $300. I am loving it so far. Work is one mile from home and I can get there faster on my bike now.
