Commuter Bicycle Pics
08-26-13 | 11:57 PM
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Thanks folks!
08-27-13 | 04:26 AM
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From: Louisville, KY
well it all looks like it just goes together.
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Bikes: 1996 Eddy Merckx Titanium EX, 1989/90 Colnago Super(issimo?) Piu(?),1990 Concorde Aquila(hit by car while riding), others in build queue "when I get the time"
Bikes: 1996 Eddy Merckx Titanium EX, 1989/90 Colnago Super(issimo?) Piu(?),
08-27-13 | 04:43 AM
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From: Normal, Illinois
Bikes: Trek 600 ,1980Raleigh Competition G.S., 1986 Schwinn Passage, Facet Biotour 2000, Falcon San Remo 531,Schwinn Sierra, Sun Seeker tricycle recumbent,1985 Bianchi Squadra
^Definitely. Looks like a great build, just the way it is.
08-27-13 | 07:11 AM
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From: Lexington, VA USA
Bikes: --2010 Jamis 650b1-- 2016 Cervelo R2-- 2018 Salsa Journeyman 650B
i really like that build. If I may ask how much did you spend to build that bike? I would love to build a bike sometime but I really don't have extra parts laying around so I wonder if it would be feasable cost effective to do so?
08-27-13 | 07:16 AM
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From: Virginia
Bikes: 70s Bottecchia road bike w/Campy 8 speed ti record, Nashbar Mk III dressed up as a commuter
Just finished this for the little brother in DC. Started out as a Windsor frame from Bike Island. Swapped the carbon fork out for a cro-mo one I had laying about and saved the former for a road bike proj (more anon). Running 3x7 with SRAM x3 in the back and some mish mash friction set up front cobbled together from parts found at the local co-op. Rolling on 700x28 CST city tires. Sorry for the silver on white photo. Not the best, but was in a hurry. All in all, I was quite pleased at the result: a cheap, reliable, non-descript city bike.
08-27-13 | 07:20 AM
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From: Virginia
Bikes: 70s Bottecchia road bike w/Campy 8 speed ti record, Nashbar Mk III dressed up as a commuter
08-27-13 | 07:25 AM
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I really did hunt for good, used parts, for a good price. So it took me awhile to finish the build. But I am satisfied with the build and it was fun to do.
08-27-13 | 07:29 AM
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From: Virginia
Bikes: 70s Bottecchia road bike w/Campy 8 speed ti record, Nashbar Mk III dressed up as a commuter
Well done! I held off buying b/c I couldn't spec it out (at the time) for less than $500 total.
08-27-13 | 10:38 AM
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From: Middle Earth (aka IA)
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Just finished this for the little brother in DC. Started out as a Windsor frame from Bike Island. Swapped the carbon fork out for a cro-mo one I had laying about and saved the former for a road bike proj (more anon). Running 3x7 with SRAM x3 in the back and some mish mash friction set up front cobbled together from parts found at the local co-op. Rolling on 700x28 CST city tires. Sorry for the silver on white photo. Not the best, but was in a hurry. All in all, I was quite pleased at the result: a cheap, reliable, non-descript city bike.
08-29-13 | 01:38 PM
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From: Chicago Western 'burbs
Bikes: 1993 NOS Mt Shasta Tempest, Motobecane Fantom Cross CX, Dahon Speed D7, Dahon Vector P8, Bullitt Superfly
1993 Mt. Shasta Tempest I got brand new in 2008 from LBS in Geneva IL. I use it as a school bus for my 2-1/2 year old among other things.
08-29-13 | 10:44 PM
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From: Novi, MI
Bikes: Franken-mountain bike, mid-90s Performance TR1000, 1990 Cannondale ST400
Been riding this as my commuter exclusively since I got it, with my MTB being dedicated to trails until the winter hits. Featuring my first set of (free from a friend) clipless pedals! Just gotta sit down and peel/scrape off them flashy wheel decals one of these days, and swap the locking skewers from my MTB road wheels so I can actually park it at school.
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08-29-13 | 10:55 PM
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From: Novi, MI
Bikes: Franken-mountain bike, mid-90s Performance TR1000, 1990 Cannondale ST400
Wow, 1993 brand new in 2008! Is that super old stock, or something? Also, that child seat looks pretty funky. You must be one confident rider to have a kid seated like that (not knocking you at all, btw)
08-30-13 | 12:04 AM
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From: Chicago Western 'burbs
Bikes: 1993 NOS Mt Shasta Tempest, Motobecane Fantom Cross CX, Dahon Speed D7, Dahon Vector P8, Bullitt Superfly
The kid seat is actually not that bad. It's called a wee ride and I feel pretty stable and can see and interact with my son while we are riding. He loves it so it's totally worth it. The seat itself comes right off with a single thumbscrew so I can ride unimpeded when alone.
09-01-13 | 03:41 PM
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Bikes: giant escape city, scott speedster s50, scott sportser p55
hey guys. long time lurker of this forum and i finally made an account. here's my first post of my commuter bikes:
scott sportster p55 (2011 i think)
giant escape city 2014
scott sportster p55 (2011 i think)
giant escape city 2014
09-01-13 | 09:36 PM
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Bikes: 1984(5) Nashbar sport ex
My old Poprod is now the commuter. Pretty much stockish from the late 90s with some road pedals. 11 highway miles each way. 
Could use some 8 speed brifters. The bar end shifters were pretty cool in 97. Not too sure now.
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09-02-13 | 01:55 AM
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From: Yokohama, Japan
I'm not being critical, but looking of education. Why build a bike like this when there are road and cross bikes built for disk brakes and can handle fat tires? Is there an advantage that this build gives you that is otherwise not available?
09-02-13 | 04:03 AM
I don't get out enough
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From: las vegas
Bikes: Gary Fisher Marlin, Bike E rx, Diamondback Centurion Expert TG, early 80's steel bike
I know for some its the geometry of the bike. Putting on dropbars on a mtb that already feels good gives them the versatility thata cross bike would give. But they ddon't have to spend the money on another bike. But as we all know, n+1 is not a bad thing.