Commuter Bicycle Pics
07-05-14 | 09:09 PM
bill nyecycles
Joined: Mar 2013
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From: Houston TX
New commuter! Finally upgrading from my old clunky heavy 90's Giant MTB. Just finished rebuilding this. Putting a rack on tomorrow.
07-06-14 | 09:59 AM
bill nyecycles
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From: Houston TX
thanks! I love how it turned out. It's not repainted - the frame is in exceptional shape. has a few paint/decal scrapes/chips, but overall, it's super bright and shiny. a little rust here and there too, but just a little and i'm rubbing it off. it was hanging in my grandparents garage for 20+ years. it's from the late 70s/early 80s (serial # is unreadable). its an 18 tooth freewheel. also my first single speed!
07-06-14 | 08:10 PM
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From: New madrid Mo
Bikes: diamondback outlook turned commuter/ bike packer And a tour easy recumbent for on road touring
Here is mine I built it up from a regular mtn bike this is for running around on when not riding my recumbent and it is also gonna be used for this winter commuting back and fourth to work every once in a while I live 1.5 miles from work so not bad at all.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=az2y...=youtube_gdata
07-07-14 | 07:06 AM
always rides with luggage
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: KIGX
Bikes: 2007 Trek SU100, 2009 Fantom CX, 2012 Fantom Cross Uno, Bakfiets
I LOVE the MTB conversion with the drops.
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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)
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
07-07-14 | 07:24 AM
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From: Louisville, KY
So you're keeping the suspension fork? For some reason I thought you'd said you were swapping it out for a rigid one.
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Bikes: 1996 Eddy Merckx Titanium EX, 1989/90 Colnago Super(issimo?) Piu(?),
07-07-14 | 07:37 AM
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From: Boise
07-09-14 | 08:35 AM
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
nice bikes
[MENTION=366216]rekon[/MENTION] i really like both of those bikes. I have a road bike have never commuted on it. I want to some day.
what size tires are on the Motobecane? I have a fantom CX and am wondering how wide of tires I could run.
either way it looks sharp... Did you remove the stickers?
I agree Sci Guy awesome rebuild. How do you like the bullhorn handlebars? I wish i could find an old steel frame to build up.
what size tires are on the Motobecane? I have a fantom CX and am wondering how wide of tires I could run.
either way it looks sharp... Did you remove the stickers?
I agree Sci Guy awesome rebuild. How do you like the bullhorn handlebars? I wish i could find an old steel frame to build up.
07-09-14 | 01:40 PM
bill nyecycles
Joined: Mar 2013
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From: Houston TX
I wish I had ordered the 40cm instead of the 42cm, and I wish the reach from the bend to the ends where the brakes are was a little shorter. But otherwise I'm liking them. It's my first time using bullhorns, so I'm still getting used to it - just think I will replace them with a smaller version in the future.
07-09-14 | 04:20 PM
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From: Halifax, NS
Bikes: 2019 Trek 520 Disc, 2012 Jamis Ventura Sport
Just added a bunch of stuff to my Trek 7100 for a bike tour. Now my bike is better equipped to commute so I plan to start commuting soon too.
Basic Trek 7100 added Planet Bike fenders, Filzer PR-4 rack, trekking bar, MEC Aquanot panniers (not shown), M540 SPD:
Basic Trek 7100 added Planet Bike fenders, Filzer PR-4 rack, trekking bar, MEC Aquanot panniers (not shown), M540 SPD:
07-09-14 | 08:15 PM
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@rekon i really like both of those bikes. I have a road bike have never commuted on it. I want to some day.
what size tires are on the Motobecane? I have a fantom CX and am wondering how wide of tires I could run.
either way it looks sharp... Did you remove the stickers?
what size tires are on the Motobecane? I have a fantom CX and am wondering how wide of tires I could run.
either way it looks sharp... Did you remove the stickers?
I bought the Fantom CX used and the guy that owned it prior said when he ordered it from bikesdirect and that they messed up and sent it without decals. Looks a little plain to me but eh whatever...The tires are 40c. I contacted bikesdirect and they said 42c width will fit on the fantom. However I personally think 40c is the real threshold because my tires BARLEY have enough clearance!
07-10-14 | 05:15 AM
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From: Washington, DC
Bikes: CAAD10 5, Trek 1000 Alpha Series
Thanks for the compliments @RidingMatthew! I bought the Fantom CX used and the guy that owned it prior said when he ordered it from bikesdirect and that they messed up and sent it without decals. Looks a little plain to me but eh whatever...
The tires are 40c. I contacted bikesdirect and they said 42c width will fit on the fantom. However I personally think 40c is the real threshold because my tires BARLEY have enough clearance!
I bought the Fantom CX used and the guy that owned it prior said when he ordered it from bikesdirect and that they messed up and sent it without decals. Looks a little plain to me but eh whatever...The tires are 40c. I contacted bikesdirect and they said 42c width will fit on the fantom. However I personally think 40c is the real threshold because my tires BARLEY have enough clearance!
Careful. I bought a Fantom CX frame from Bike Island with this knowledge and turns out those frames can only take about 35c. I was bummed.
07-10-14 | 07:42 AM
always rides with luggage
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From: KIGX
Bikes: 2007 Trek SU100, 2009 Fantom CX, 2012 Fantom Cross Uno, Bakfiets
I've never gone bigger than 32s with fenders on my CX.
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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)
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
07-10-14 | 08:45 AM
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From: Washington, DC
Bikes: CAAD10 5, Trek 1000 Alpha Series
Yeah I was hoping to put in some conti speed rides (42c but actually 38c measured) and they were nowhere near close to fitting. apparently the frame on Bike Island is not exactly the same as the BD one. I probably should have asked first but when they're labeled as the same thing I just assumed...
07-10-14 | 02:32 PM
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From: Western MI
Bikes: 2015 Windsor Oxford; 2012 Trek T900; 2008 Iron Horse Commuter; 1999 Specialized Stumpjumper M2 Pro; 1999 Kona Lava Dome; 1992 Trek 520 Tour; 1980 Fuji Grand Tour SE; 1973 Raleigh LTD-3; 1956 Robin Hood; 198x Worksman Industrial Trike
Here is my all purpose bike. 2000 Specialized M2 Pro Stumpjumper. Originally owned by a serious XC rider who was two inches shorter than me. So I had to raise the stem (adjustable) and used a trekking bar. I have two sets of wheels: one with mountain tires and the other (pictured) with Specialized Fatboy 26x1.25 slicks. It is an incredibly light and fast bike. I actually added a little weight to it because I replaced the flat carbon handlebar with the trekking bar and added a rear seatstay Greenfield kickstand.
I will add a seatpost rear rack. The one I have won't fir the 30.9 mm seatpost so I have one on order.
In the summer, I use this mostly to go to the tennis courts. A couple bottles of water on the bike and a backpack for the rackets, balls, etc. I actually used tennis grips to tape the handlebar.
I will add a seatpost rear rack. The one I have won't fir the 30.9 mm seatpost so I have one on order.
In the summer, I use this mostly to go to the tennis courts. A couple bottles of water on the bike and a backpack for the rackets, balls, etc. I actually used tennis grips to tape the handlebar.
