I purchased two sets just because the price was so good. My wife said she doesn't want panniers on her bike but I figured having an extra set around was worth it for that price.

Just FYI, you have to install a magnet onto the rack which holds the bottom of the bag down. I was skeptical whether it would be strong enough to hold the bag down, but it does. The description of the bag isn't very clear but the pannier does come with the clamps necessary to install the bag on both the thule rack and any other rack. I made the mistake of purchasing the extra magnet clamp thinking it didn't come with the bag.

Or wait a few months until the clearance price is gone, and sell them on eBay for like $150

Here's my newest:

2014 Kona Dr. Good:

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Only had it a few months, loving it so far. Removed the basket and it rides much better. Need to add rear panniers and new lights.

I also will sometimes commute on this one:

Trek 1220:

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I purchased this 2014 Jamis Nova Sport this Spring for my 30 mile round trip commute. "The Gray Phantom" has served me very well. The first picture is the bike fully loaded before ride, the second is it locked at work. I also took advantaged of the before mentioned Thule panniers sale.

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I've posted my drop bar conversion here a couple of times; yesterday I decided to set my road bike up for the task of commuting as well with the aid of an Arkel Randonneur rack. It works great, and I can remove it and attach it to any of my bikes in seconds.
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I've been doing my 30-mile round trip commute on a Fyxation Eastside all summer long. It's set for single speed. Too many hills for fixed gear. This bike is a ton of fun, and much better quality than I expected.

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I like the stealth look. Cool bike

Here's my commuter, a 1991 Stumpjumter drop bar conversion. Only thing original is the headset and rear hub. Except for the rims and dynamo hub on front everything else was from my parts bin, so a pretty inexpensive build (bought the bike for $150. Was in great shape, but the back half had been painted with a rattle can. I had it powder coated and used parts for two High Sierra builds for my boys). I'm posting the pics mostly to illustrate the locking scheme I've arrived at. Sorry about the non drive side pic, especially since it doesn't show off my favorite derailleurs (Suntour Cyclone MkII, also on my 1985 Miyata Six Ten).

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i really like the look of your bike. subdued and serious.

Here's my commuter, a 1991 Stumpjumter drop bar conversion. Only things original are the headset and rear hub. Except for the rims and dynamo hub on front everything else was from my parts bin, so a pretty inexpensive build (bought the bike for $150. Was in great shape, but the back half had been painted with a rattle can. I had it powder coated and used parts for two High Sierra builds for my boys). I'm posting the pics mostly to illustrate the locking scheme I've arrived at. Sorry about the non drive side pics, especially since they don't show off my favorite derailleurs (Suntour Cyclone MkII, also on my 1985 Miyata Six Ten).

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needs more locks

Are you able to keep an eye on your bike from inside while it's out there? I would use a couple more locks if I were you, to secure the front wheel to the frame and also the saddle. As it is now, someone could easily make off with your front wheel and saddle/post.

Nice bike! If I ever find an old Trek Antelope in my size and in good condition I plan to set it up about like that. That's about how I lock my bike too, except I use a cable for the front wheel instead of a U-lock, and a thinner cable for the saddle. I don't have to lock my bike outside during the work day though.

I work in a secluded suburban business park and the only real traffic is from my co-workers. Having said that, I am still somewhat concerned about security. I replaced my front wheel quick release skewers with security hex style ones, but I'll still get another lock anyway. Thanks for the advice.

My commuter on a recreational ride in Newport, RI. I only wish I had views like this on my commute.
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Moved from the other side of the world. I bought a used Surly Pacer thinking I could put fenders and a rack on it, but I got worried about upcoming snow and somebody put the silly idea of trying cyclocross in my head. Hence the CAADX on the bottom. Let's just agree not to tell the wife that the CAADX is new.
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I love how this bike looks . . . :)

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Locks are one thing, the pole choice is the other. Those poles are usually just shoved into the dirt. Not good.

It's finally ready and I love it.
Everything replace except frame, fork, stem, crank, bb (extracted, cleaned, lubed, and re-installed though)

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Simple, clean an nice. I like it. What do you teach?

7th grade - human evolution & ancient civilizations!

Yeah I love the simplicity of it. The stem-mounted bell sounds great too.

I find that I ride a lot faster when riding singlespeed vs. riding a geared bike when commuting.

Looks good, though you took a picture of the wrong side. Need drive side pictures! :)

An updated photo of Tilly. Beautiful, sunny day today, after raining Friday night and all day Saturday.



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I couldn't ride today, so I got out the bikes and cleaned them up a bit. Don't mind the messy garage, going out to clean it up in a few minutes.

Trailer Commuter
 

2007 Fisher Nirvana hybrid with Burley D'Lite.
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Got the trailer originally for the kids but it's turned out to be good for commuting now that they're bigger and on their own bikes.
It does slow me down 2-3 mph (MUCH worse with a headwind), but I like being able to carry all my gym gear, lunch, and work clothes with me and still be able to stop off for groceries on the way home. I also have a pretty extensive bike emergency kit including spare tubes for everything the family rides, tools, and a floor pump, plus a first aid kit. The other plus is, when I do get to ride my road bike, it feels like a rocket :)
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First thing I always do with a bike is destroy the rear wheel. The OEM rear wheel lasted about a year, then I had a local wheel builder lace a Salsa rim to the original hub. That was good for about 6 years. This is now my third rear wheel; Velocity Dyad rim, 36 spokes, new Deore XL hub. Hopefully this will be as good or better than the Salsa.
New tires, too - Continental Touring Plus Reflex. They ride great and the reflective strip is BRIGHT. Hopefully will give good wear and puncture resistance.
Also just put the fenders on Saturday, now it looks like I will have a chance to try them out on my way home as we are in for a rain storm.
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Went for the 'two cheap flashlights' front lighting solution, and it's working fine for me so far. The smaller one has a strobe mode, and the longer one has 2 AAs to last a bit longer and seems to throw the beam farther. Between the two of them I think I am pretty visible and can see plenty well enough. Best of all the whole thing runs on cheap rechargeable AAs. Also have a couple of red flashers on the back of the trailer, and tons of reflective stuff on me and the bike.
The bike came with a mix of Alivio and Deore, no problems with any of it so far.
I do like the bar ends just for another position to put my hands in.
The grips are deteriorating pretty badly and I'd like to replace them at some point.
Also incredi-Bell (state law requirement) and cateye wirelss computer
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Love my PowerGrips - next best thing to clipless pedals. These have been on the bike 5+ years.
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AWESOME security staff in my office set aside this stairwell for staff bicycle parking.
Is there some kind of bike commuter friendly award I can nominate them for?

That is one comprehensive set up you have going. You have not forgotten tubes for the trailer have you? That happened to us one, everyone was covered but the trailer.

I like the flashlight testimonial; I have been trying to determine what my next light set up will be. I just feel that I need to up my light game and those have crossed my mind.

The security staff does need a kudos.