Commuter Bicycle Pics
09-25-13 | 04:10 PM
aka Tom Reingold
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 44,172
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From: New York, NY, and High Falls, NY, USA
Bikes: 1962 Rudge Sports, 1971 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Raleigh Pro Track, 1974 Raleigh International, 1975 Viscount Fixie, 1982 McLean, 1996 Lemond (Ti), 2002 Burley Zydeco tandem
Agreed. Riding is more important than the machine. You're riding. What could be bad about that?
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Tom Reingold, tom@noglider.com
New York City and High Falls, NY
Blogs: The Experienced Cyclist; noglider's ride blog
“When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments.” — Elizabeth West, US author
Please email me rather than PM'ing me. Thanks.
Tom Reingold, tom@noglider.com
New York City and High Falls, NY
Blogs: The Experienced Cyclist; noglider's ride blog
“When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments.” — Elizabeth West, US author
Please email me rather than PM'ing me. Thanks.
09-25-13 | 08:42 PM
always rides with luggage
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 2,109
Likes: 20
From: KIGX
Bikes: 2007 Trek SU100, 2009 Fantom CX, 2012 Fantom Cross Uno, Bakfiets
Haven't been able to ride for about 5 yrs. due to health problems, but finally got the Dr's. blessing. My old bike was basically a frame with a stem and bars after sitting up unused for so long. Found this bike, Schwinn Trailway, at the local Target and after the fenders rack etc. only had around $300 in it which was the high end of my budget. Not the best bike but rides good and my local LBS's couldn't get me on something comparable for less than $600 on up.
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--Ben
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)
Non-Bike hardware: MX Linux / BunsenLabs Linux / Raspbian / Mac OS 10.6 / Android 7
--Ben
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)
Non-Bike hardware: MX Linux / BunsenLabs Linux / Raspbian / Mac OS 10.6 / Android 7
09-25-13 | 11:30 PM
This bike is cat approved
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,531
Likes: 0
From: Lincoln, NE
Bikes: To many to list...
^^^This.
If it's ever a problem, I will find a way to deal with it. I doubt it will be.
This is theoretically a much bigger issue than it is in reality. This seems to happen a lot online.
I will dutifully report back in if I ever hit the derailleur on anything during the normal course of riding.
PS. 65r, your 20 (or whatever the Phillips equivalent is) rocks hard, always has, definitely an inspiration and fantastic build.
If it's ever a problem, I will find a way to deal with it. I doubt it will be.
This is theoretically a much bigger issue than it is in reality. This seems to happen a lot online.
I will dutifully report back in if I ever hit the derailleur on anything during the normal course of riding.
PS. 65r, your 20 (or whatever the Phillips equivalent is) rocks hard, always has, definitely an inspiration and fantastic build.
09-26-13 | 09:14 AM
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 2,043
Likes: 17
From: Indianapolis
Bikes: Fairdale Weekender Drop, Motobecane 29LTD, Cannondale H400, Basso Coral
09-26-13 | 09:20 AM
Unlisted member
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 6,192
Likes: 435
From: Chicagoland
Bikes: Specialized Hardrock
09-26-13 | 09:36 AM
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 848
Likes: 21
From: Fort Collins CO
Bikes: Kona Dew, Kona Ute, Salsa Timberjack, Salsa Fargo, New belgium brewery cruisers-2014 and 2009 and 2007
Nice fargo set-up, I bought some PB cascadia fenders for mine and they are still not installed, too much customization involved. I threw a SKS shockboard on up front just to keep the sludge out of my eyes and gave up on the rest. What kind of fenders are those?
09-26-13 | 06:07 PM
Señor Member
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 621
Likes: 0
From: Portland, OR
Bikes: All of them
I finally decided to ditch the backpack for my commute, picked up a rack and panniers which I'll be installing tonight. Pics soon!
EDIT: wow, that was the easiest install ever. Rack lined up absolutely perfectly out of the box, and all the hardware was the ideal length as well. 10 minutes total including adjustment of pannier! Crappy cell phone pic:
Excited for its maiden voyage tomorrow morning. Sweaty back and achy shoulders, no more!
It's a Blackburn TRX-1 Ultimate Touring rack, which is awesome: narrower, lighter, and better mounting positions than anything else I found; and Ortlieb Bike Packer Plus pannier set. Starting to get into touring, and will eventually pick up a new rig with gears to move them over to for that use.
EDIT: wow, that was the easiest install ever. Rack lined up absolutely perfectly out of the box, and all the hardware was the ideal length as well. 10 minutes total including adjustment of pannier! Crappy cell phone pic:
Excited for its maiden voyage tomorrow morning. Sweaty back and achy shoulders, no more!
It's a Blackburn TRX-1 Ultimate Touring rack, which is awesome: narrower, lighter, and better mounting positions than anything else I found; and Ortlieb Bike Packer Plus pannier set. Starting to get into touring, and will eventually pick up a new rig with gears to move them over to for that use.
Last edited by cali_axela; 09-26-13 at 09:17 PM.
09-27-13 | 12:06 AM
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Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 2,775
Likes: 0
09-27-13 | 12:08 AM
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Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 2,775
Likes: 0
Any reasons why you chose the birdy over a dahon (or other brands)?
09-27-13 | 12:37 PM
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 1,965
Likes: 6
From: Falls City, OR
Bikes: 2012 Salsa Fargo 2, Rocky Mountain Fusion, circa '93
My new fenders are these, from Peter White:
https://www.peterwhitecycles.com/berthoud.asp
They are the 700 x 60 mm size. My tires are 700 x 50 Schwalbe Supremes, and I could go bigger with those fenders. Not much, though. I had the Cascadia 29er fenders, and they don't cover quite as well. On a fast descent on wet pavement, the water would spray foward out from the front and I would ride through it. I haven't ridden these in the rain yet, because I've been a lazy wimp this week. Grr.
This is my dynolight setup. I have both headlight and tail light:
https://lightonlights.com/dynolight.html
I think it's made in Portland, OR.
https://www.peterwhitecycles.com/berthoud.asp
They are the 700 x 60 mm size. My tires are 700 x 50 Schwalbe Supremes, and I could go bigger with those fenders. Not much, though. I had the Cascadia 29er fenders, and they don't cover quite as well. On a fast descent on wet pavement, the water would spray foward out from the front and I would ride through it. I haven't ridden these in the rain yet, because I've been a lazy wimp this week. Grr.
This is my dynolight setup. I have both headlight and tail light:
https://lightonlights.com/dynolight.html
I think it's made in Portland, OR.
09-27-13 | 10:04 PM
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 114
Likes: 0
Bikes: Surly Ogre, Transit Rock Creek
Finally took her out for a ride in complete darkness. They work awesome and are very solid. I am aware that in a crash they are not mounted in the best position. My hopes are that I drilled the hole close enough to the edge that in the event of a crash the bolt would tear though the soft aluminum and not damage the braze of the fork. In the pictures I have the mount bolted directly to the braze on. I have been thinking about side to side adjustment altough with the wide beam pattern of the two lights its not necessary. But since I like to have options I have been thinking of using some disc caliper curved washer sets (in left half of below photo) to allow side to side adjustment. If I can find them in my parts bin ill try them out this weekend and post pictures and an update. Space was limited on my bars with a handlebar bag as well as the bag getting in the way of the lights.
09-29-13 | 01:31 PM
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 771
Likes: 2
Thanks. Its like a smokey blue. Here are some pics of it up close:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/7023773...7633085407086/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/7023773...7633085407086/
09-29-13 | 03:23 PM
Kit doesn't match
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,057
Likes: 27
From: Tucson, AZ
Bikes: 5
09-29-13 | 04:35 PM
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 1,608
Likes: 6
From: Western Florida
Bikes: 2017 Kona TI, 2011 Mezzo D9, Gazelle Ultimate C380
Haven't been able to ride for about 5 yrs. due to health problems, but finally got the Dr's. blessing. My old bike was basically a frame with a stem and bars after sitting up unused for so long. Found this bike, Schwinn Trailway, at the local Target and after the fenders rack etc. only had around $300 in it which was the high end of my budget. Not the best bike but rides good and my local LBS's couldn't get me on something comparable for less than $600 on up.
10-11-13 | 09:03 AM
always rides with luggage
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 2,109
Likes: 20
From: KIGX
Bikes: 2007 Trek SU100, 2009 Fantom CX, 2012 Fantom Cross Uno, Bakfiets
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--Ben
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)
Non-Bike hardware: MX Linux / BunsenLabs Linux / Raspbian / Mac OS 10.6 / Android 7
--Ben
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)
Non-Bike hardware: MX Linux / BunsenLabs Linux / Raspbian / Mac OS 10.6 / Android 7
10-17-13 | 04:35 PM
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 297
Likes: 0
From: Los Angeles, CA
Since we're having no rain this week in Seattle I took the opportunity to break out the single speed again and ride it to work. I "murdered" it out a bit with all black accessories (but I wear a big bird yellow jacket ). I passed 2 guys on geared bikes coming up the 1.1mi 5% climb which felt really good.
). I passed 2 guys on geared bikes coming up the 1.1mi 5% climb which felt really good.