Such a beauty. :thumb: I would never ride something like that in the winter in the city. I would use it as a winter touring bike or something like that. I wouldn't want to subject such a beautiful bike to road grit and salt.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/fsGVzkFli4gJROBV2

my new set up with electric assist.

Thanks. That makes sense. I never had one on a chain bike. Usually use an old Nathan reflective cuff or wind/rain pants. But sometimes I think a case would be nice.

Thank god they make a variety of bikes for a variety of tastes.

My commuter is on the trainer. Been there since November, will be there until mid-March. Depressing.


http://i.imgur.com/hbiJ2pt.jpg

Minimalist Commuter
 

2011(? ish?) Specialized Langster
Shimano 105 Groupset
Araya rims
Nashbar 700x28C tires
Cinelli Bars/Stem
SRAM super cork wrap
Origin8 Saddle
HKK chain
Cane Creek Headset
42Tx17T drivetrain

I bought this '88 Fuji Sagres SP last fall for $50 to scavenge parts for my other commuter, an early '80's Raleigh Marathon.

The photos don't do it justice, but the color is a really nice teal, similar to Bianchi's Celeste (which I happen to like). It had been calling to me from the corner of the garage for a while ...

I got bored a few weeks ago and threw it together and not only does it fit a little better than the Raleigh, it's a nicer bike to boot.

The old-school straight seatpost is going to have to go, it's either 4 degrees nose down or 6 degrees nose up. I can't understand how anybody could ever use one, or why they were ever made without a detent at a flat saddle position.

I want to install some 28mm tires, 32s won't clear the fenders and I had some 25s in the garage to get it going. Niagara Cycle has skinwall Paselas in 28mm for $18/ea right now, but only in that size/color. Weird. I've been wanting to try Paselas so I think I'll order a pair. Can't beat that price.

If it works out and I decide to keep it, I may dress it up with purple cable housings and bar tape to match the logos. While I haven't used it for my commute yet, I've put about 50 miles total on it and it rides/shifts/brakes very nicely.

[MENTION=390976]Phamilton[/MENTION], your saddle's rails are not parallel to the top surface. That's OK, and there is no standard angle. That explains why it doesn't work for you, but the seatpost would work with other saddles.

I didn't even think about that. I'd still get a finer adjustment with a modern seatpost though, yes? There are 36 detents on the clamp, for 10° of adjustment each. That seems pretty coarse. A new one would set me back around $15 shipped, or less. I don't know how fine the adjustment would be but certainly better than 10°.

[MENTION=390976]Phamilton[/MENTION], yes, that's coarse, and some seatpost have more than that. Some seatpost are micro-adjustable, which some people need. I've always managed to find a good angle even with the coarsest seat clamp, so I'm either lucky or unpicky. You definitely need a new seatpost.

yuba El Mundo
 

Added an electric pedal assist to my cargo bike for commuting when I need groceries or carrying heavy loads to and from work.
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/964/4...942844d0_k.jpg

sweet location for your picture

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...67bbf94402.jpg
A mid-range Japanese "C&V" bike with a chrome molybdenum steel frame. I switched the DT shifters to SunTour bar ends, mounted new kevlar belted tires, replaced the brake pads, added a bottle cage and mounts, added a Greenfield rubber tip to the kick stand, and cleaned and greased all the bearings. I use Nashbar Day Trekker bags on the back. A solid and reliable commuter.

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...4f61cf3788.jpg

Been commuting on the new bike over the last few weeks with the weather getting nicer. Love it!

That's some sweet colors on there, aplcr. I really like it.

After many years of commuting 16.5 miles one way to my job; I moved closer about a year and a half ago.
So my commute is either a 10 minute ride; or a 15 minute walk. Most of the time; I just walk.

Started a part time job a few weeks ago. Farther downtown from my apartment. Bike commuting again, yey!
New helmet time, might as well get a new commuter too. :D
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/911/4...0ed20b09bb.jpg
BROMPTON HELMET AND BIKE by 1nterceptor, on Flickr

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Been using this Kogswell PR as a commuter for a few years now. (this isn't a real recent picture)

Nice view, but the bike seems secondary in this particular photo. As for the commute distance, I solve that one by simply taking the long way home -- or to work.

Updated pic of my ride.

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...dfb9d18c8e.jpg

[MENTION=479318]5teve[/MENTION] : What is the bar you use ? Is it wide ?

It's an original Nitto Mustache bar from Rivendell. It's widish, 56cm or so as I recall. Riv sells a new version now: https://www.rivbike.com/collections/...bar-26-0-16244

This 1976 Motobecane Grand Jubile made its first commute today. I put about $200.00 into it, to get it road worthy again. When I have more cash, I'll explore some new rubber, fenders and a rack.

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...8a7431a82c.jpg

Very nice! Love the colored head tube, chrome 'socks' on the fender, fluted crankarm, lots of great touches on there!

Thanks. She's a work in progress, but shaping up nicely.
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...984f2fcec2.jpg

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...9e7d7f42c3.jpg

su100

CL find from February, now my daily driver. Only needed fenders and bar ends.

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...0161c22e91.jpg

Manbearpig

Like the looks of my new Jamis Coda Comp.
Transfered most parts from my old commuter (Alu frame started to crack).
Added a kickstand and still have to transfer wheels and lights.
First steel frame (at least as an adult): smooth ride, helped by the nice Vittoria Randonneur tires.

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...8e767f2ce4.jpg

2016 Jamis Coda Comp

Just purchased this framed x300 this week as my first "decent" bike for commuting.

Already swapped the saddle and added front brake. So far I really like it since it's light and an easy to maintain machinehttps://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...ca79db199e.jpg

Nice set up