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10-26-14 | 01:15 AM

#12751

bnunruh

Junior Member

Joined: Jul 2007

Posts: 6

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From: Longmont, CO

Bikes: Mercier Kilo TT / Motobecane Fantom CXX

New bike day! Motobecane Fantom CXX

10-26-14 | 10:07 PM

#12752

AlTheKiller

Senior Member

Joined: Nov 2013

Posts: 470

Likes: 3

From: Napa, California

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali_axela

Seriously loving my new commuter: early 90's Hard Rock scored on Craigslist with nice Araya wheels, just needed some TLC. Added 1.4" Michelin Wild Run'r slicks, Cascadia ATB fenders, Blackburn TRX-1 rack, and the Thule panniers mentioned earlier on here for such a steal of a deal -- they're indeed as great as everyone has already said.

Been trying to find an old rigid mtb for this purpose for awhile, everyone in the bay area wants $250 for a beat to hell old bike. The few I see that are good deals are usually on bikes that are way too small. Drives me nuts.

10-27-14 | 07:41 AM

#12753

RidingMatthew

Let's Ride!

Joined: Jul 2008

Posts: 2,588

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From: Lexington, VA USA

Bikes: --2010 Jamis 650b1-- 2016 Cervelo R2-- 2018 Salsa Journeyman 650B

Quote:

Originally Posted by bnunruh

New bike day! Motobecane Fantom CXX

nice looking bike. would you say it is similar to a Surly cross check? steel and all. How do you like it? I have a Fantom CX aluminium with steel fork. I wonder how much i would like an all steel bike. I rode a raleigh clubman and it was so smooth.

10-27-14 | 03:01 PM

#12754

bnunruh

Junior Member

Joined: Jul 2007

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From: Longmont, CO

Bikes: Mercier Kilo TT / Motobecane Fantom CXX

It's very similar to the cross check. The geometry is exactly the same. I think the only difference is the cross check has eyelets in the middle of the front fork. I really like it, the ride is so smooth, but I've only ever had steel bikes before.

10-27-14 | 05:59 PM

#12755

owenfinn

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Joined: Mar 2007

Posts: 498

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From: Yokohama, Japan

Bikes: Marin Muirwoods 29er, Yuba Mundo, Dahon Boardwalk D7

My Marin Muirwoods 29er. Just changed to 2.0 Big Apples and added some xpedo Spry pedals.

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10-28-14 | 11:50 AM

#12756

joeyduck

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Joined: Apr 2010

Posts: 2,014

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From: Nanaimo, BC

Bikes: 1997 Kona Hahana Race Light, 2010 Surly LHT(deceased), 1999 Rocky Mountain Turbo

These are not the best photos but I snapped them with my phone in the rain last night to see how my need spoke, fork and seat stay reflectors work.

I think they up the visibility level somewhat and my fred status. They are just cheap four inch plastic pieces from deal extreme. They snap on securely for now. They should be easy to remove also.

On the spoke and seat stay is just reflective tape I bought at MEC.

I also just installed a new set of Marathons so they have only seen one ride and have not gotten gunked up yet.

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10-30-14 | 02:49 PM

#12757

Oregonroadruner

Senior Member

Joined: Oct 2014

Posts: 105

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From: Willamette Valley

Bikes: Giant Defy Comp, M60 gravel grinder

Just finished my commuter..almost still need bar tape.

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10-30-14 | 07:37 PM

#12758

bconneraz

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Joined: Jan 2005

Posts: 701

Likes: 13

From: So Cal

Bikes: Cimarrons 1835, 0836, 1767, 3517, 0768, 3408, a LHT, and a couple others

figured I'd have a little fun on the commute today and tomorrow- there's a tail light mounted inside the pumpkin so it works as a tail light. happy halloween!

10-31-14 | 07:00 AM

#12759

RidingMatthew

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From: Lexington, VA USA

Bikes: --2010 Jamis 650b1-- 2016 Cervelo R2-- 2018 Salsa Journeyman 650B

is that a real pumpkin?
we need a night picture!

Quote:

Originally Posted by bconneraz

figured I'd have a little fun on the commute today and tomorrow- there's a tail light mounted inside the pumpkin so it works as a tail light. happy halloween!

10-31-14 | 07:14 AM

#12760

Paramount1973

Senior Member

Joined: Sep 2011

Posts: 1,168

Likes: 25

From: The First State.

Bikes: Schwinn Continental, Schwinn Paramount, Schwinn High Plains, Schwinn World Sport, Trek 420, Trek 930,Trek 660, Novara X-R, Giant Iguana. Fuji Sagres mixte.

My drop bar mountain bike commuter after the ride home last night.

Untitled by galoot_loves_tools, on Flickr

10-31-14 | 07:18 AM

#12761

cobrabyte

one life on two wheels

Joined: Jul 2008

Posts: 2,552

Likes: 24

From: St. Petersburg, FL

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oregonroadruner

Just finished my commuter..almost still need bar tape.

Looks good and practical. That bag stuffed under the saddle however; doesn't that belong on the other end of the top tube attached to the stem, not the seatpost? That would drive me nuts.

10-31-14 | 08:31 AM

#12762

Oregonroadruner

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Joined: Oct 2014

Posts: 105

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From: Willamette Valley

Bikes: Giant Defy Comp, M60 gravel grinder

Quote:

Originally Posted by cobrabyte

Looks good and practical. That bag stuffed under the saddle however; doesn't that belong on the other end of the top tube attached to the stem, not the seatpost? That would drive me nuts.

yes it does, it worked well on my other bike, not so much on this one. I have since moved it to the front.

10-31-14 | 09:21 AM

#12763

Miller84

Member

Joined: Apr 2012

Posts: 44

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Brennan

What basket is that?

10-31-14 | 12:03 PM

#12764

Brennan

Senior Member

Joined: Mar 2003

Posts: 697

Likes: 12

From: Midwest USA

Bikes: Surly X√, Trek Earl

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miller84

What basket is that?

It's a Wald 137, with a couple of mods explained here: ROAM: Wald Hacks

10-31-14 | 12:09 PM

#12765

Thedude_abides

Newbie

Joined: Oct 2014

Posts: 2

Likes: 0

Hello from Florida!

10-31-14 | 12:16 PM

#12766

DiabloScott

It's MY mountain

Joined: Sep 2006

Posts: 10,168

Likes: 4,204

From: Mt.Diablo

Bikes: Klein, Merckx, Trek

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thedude_abides

Hello from Florida!

Saludos. Very sensible... needs more lighting.

10-31-14 | 12:22 PM

#12767

Thedude_abides

Newbie

Joined: Oct 2014

Posts: 2

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DiabloScott

Saludos. Very sensible... needs more lighting.

Thanks! and Yes! Lighting is on the way. I've had a Alfine dynamo front hub for about 6 months just waiting to get the motivation to lace it up. The $2 Chinese frog lights are doing great for now.. Most of the bike lanes here in Clearwater are well lit.

10-31-14 | 02:44 PM

#12768

SpotOn

Recreational Member

Joined: Aug 2011

Posts: 50

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From: OKC, OK

Bikes: Specialized Hardrock 2010

Got a saddle bag, led lights and valve caps. What do you guys think?
Any recommendations to what I can add or change to the ride?

More people should start riding bikes in my area. They do not know what they're missing out on.

Last edited by SpotOn; 10-31-14 at 04:22 PM.

10-31-14 | 08:22 PM

#12769

noglider

aka Tom Reingold

Joined: Jan 2009

Posts: 44,123

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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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brennan

It's a Wald 137, with a couple of mods explained here: ROAM: Wald Hacks

Excellent hacks! My favorite is the dowel for mounting the light.

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10-31-14 | 09:02 PM

#12770

PennyTheDog

Fork and spoon operator

Joined: Jun 2011

Posts: 577

Likes: 11

From: Hopkins, Minnesota

Bikes: 2013 Surly Crosscheck, 1990 Schwinn Impact, 1973 Schwinn Continental

Wow, that's about the best post ever!

Quote:

Originally Posted by bconneraz

figured I'd have a little fun on the commute today and tomorrow- there's a tail light mounted inside the pumpkin so it works as a tail light. happy halloween!

10-31-14 | 09:39 PM

#12771

Brennan

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Joined: Mar 2003

Posts: 697

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From: Midwest USA

Bikes: Surly X√, Trek Earl

Quote:

Originally Posted by noglider

Excellent hacks! My favorite is the dowel for mounting the light.

Thanks, noglider.

I was just staring at the basket trying to figure out how to mount a light and it dawned on me.

11-01-14 | 04:36 PM

#12772

noglider

aka Tom Reingold

Joined: Jan 2009

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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

[MENTION=17736]screech[/MENTION], it's good to see people get serious about lights. It pays off, eh?