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01-08-15 | 07:42 PM

#12976

Buffalo Buff

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From: mars

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Updated picture of my new commuter. Such a pleasure to ride on

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01-08-15 | 08:11 PM

#12977

velofinds

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From: NYC

Quote:

Originally Posted by noglider

That's a heck of a picture! Where is that?

Tom, it's the parking lot for the USS Intrepid. Check it out sometime!

01-08-15 | 08:16 PM

#12978

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by leegf

Tom, it's the parking lot for the USS Intrepid. Check it out sometime!

Jeez, I pass that on almost half my rides. I really should check it out.

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01-09-15 | 08:54 AM

#12979

velofinds

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From: NYC

01-09-15 | 09:34 AM

#12980

bigbenaugust

always rides with luggage

Joined: Feb 2005

Posts: 2,109

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From: KIGX

Bikes: 2007 Trek SU100, 2009 Fantom CX, 2012 Fantom Cross Uno, Bakfiets

Quote:

Originally Posted by leegf

Tom, it's the parking lot for the USS Intrepid. Check it out sometime!

You know, when I went in '09, I we parked somewhere way out of the way and took the subway down towards the Intrepid; I never saw the parking lot.

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01-09-15 | 01:06 PM

#12981

TransitBiker

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Joined: Apr 2014

Posts: 2,280

Likes: 9

From: Southeastern Pennsylvania

Bikes: 2012 Breezer Uptown Infinity, Fuji Varsity

Quote:

Originally Posted by FBinNY

Not married, are you?

Thank goodness no.

- Andy

01-09-15 | 02:10 PM

#12982

RubeRad

Keepin it Wheel

Joined: Aug 2011

Posts: 10,962

Likes: 5,200

From: San Diego

Bikes: Surly CrossCheck, Krampus

Quote:

Originally Posted by TransitBiker

Thank goodness no.

...is what every woman in the world said?

01-09-15 | 02:33 PM

#12983

Eds0123

Full Member

Joined: Aug 2013

Posts: 325

Likes: 59

From: Spokane Area

Bikes: 2021 Salsa Warbird, (Specially Love my) 2021 Salsa Cutthroat, 2012 Surly LHT, 2015 Surly Cross-Check, 2008 Giant OCR A1, 2005 Leader 735R, 2005 Gary Fisher Montare, 1991 Nishiki Pueblo,

Quote:

Originally Posted by leegf

From this morning's commute, just before the bike toppled over in the wind

Very Nice beautiful bike, very nice full fenders and racks, what brand and what size are those fenders?

Thanks.

01-09-15 | 02:40 PM

#12984

velofinds

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From: NYC

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eds0123

Very Nice beautiful bike, very nice full fenders and racks, what brand and what size are those fenders?

Thanks.

Thanks, they are the SKS P35 Longboards. No complaints as far as the weight and functionality of the fenders; they do the job and do it well.

01-09-15 | 10:35 PM

#12985

TransitBiker

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From: Southeastern Pennsylvania

Bikes: 2012 Breezer Uptown Infinity, Fuji Varsity

Quote:

Originally Posted by RubeRad

...is what every woman in the world said?

Well i'm a guy. Married = legal contract. no thanks!

- Andy

01-10-15 | 12:01 AM

#12986

AlTheKiller

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Joined: Nov 2013

Posts: 470

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From: Napa, California

Sorry, still doesn't look commutery. I've been saying I'll put a rack on since I got it, but I've been somewhat content with backpack commuting on my short commute, and since living with the gf most of the shopping is done at costco so I haven't had need for much more cargo. Still prefer a rear rack over a pack, though... It's just so pretty (to me) right now.

01-10-15 | 12:07 AM

#12987

Buffalo Buff

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From: mars

Bikes: 2015 synapse

I'm doing the same right now. I have a seat pouch for pleasure rides, and use a really lightweight backpack for commuting to work and the gym. With how light it is I really don't mind it for shorter rides.

01-10-15 | 01:08 AM

#12988

the sci guy

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Joined: Mar 2013

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From: Houston TX

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlTheKiller

What model Giant is that? I like it muchly

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01-10-15 | 04:53 PM

#12989

ussprinceton

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From: Durham, NC 27705 USA

Bikes: '18 S-Works Tarmac (white letters), '18 S-Works Tarmac (black letters), '22 Allez Elite, '16 Emonda SL, '12 SS Evo HiMod team, '12 SS Evo HiMod 2, '03 fuel100, '14 adventure3, '19 BMC TeamMachine SLR01

nice Giant. I also have Shimano 105 group set on my CAAD10

01-12-15 | 09:24 AM

#12990

bigbenaugust

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Torker

Forgive the crummy photo, phone camera is all I have

I like the Torker Graduate, but what brakes do you have? Is that a front roller/rear coaster? I don't see anything else... also, what gearing are you running?

01-12-15 | 09:53 AM

#12991

AlTheKiller

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From: Napa, California

Quote:

Originally Posted by the sci guy

What model Giant is that? I like it muchly

2014 tcx slr 2. The 2015 has the same color but got the new 11 speed 105, and they should all have trp spyre brakes. last year they came randomly with about bb7 or trp.

01-12-15 | 10:02 AM

#12992

Torker

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Joined: May 2014

Posts: 62

Likes: 2

From: Columbus, OH

Bikes: Wabi Lightning, Torker Graduate, Vitus Nucleus VR

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigbenaugust

I like the Torker Graduate, but what brakes do you have? Is that a front roller/rear coaster? I don't see anything else... also, what gearing are you running?

Thank you! The bike comes standard with 70mm drums front and rear. Right now I'm running the standard gearing, 42 x 16. As it sits with studded tires, rack, and bags it weighs 37.5 pounds.

01-12-15 | 10:04 AM

#12993

VeloLove

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01-12-15 | 10:08 AM

#12994

VeloLove

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01-12-15 | 10:53 AM

#12995

bigbenaugust

always rides with luggage

Joined: Feb 2005

Posts: 2,109

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From: KIGX

Bikes: 2007 Trek SU100, 2009 Fantom CX, 2012 Fantom Cross Uno, Bakfiets

Quote:

Originally Posted by Torker

Thank you! The bike comes standard with 70mm drums front and rear. Right now I'm running the standard gearing, 42 x 16. As it sits with studded tires, rack, and bags it weighs 37.5 pounds.

Sadly, they do not sell the Graduate that way anymore.

01-12-15 | 11:51 AM

#12996

Torker

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Joined: May 2014

Posts: 62

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From: Columbus, OH

Bikes: Wabi Lightning, Torker Graduate, Vitus Nucleus VR

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigbenaugust

Sadly, they do not sell the Graduate that way anymore.

That is sad, it's been a great commuter/errand bike for me so far.

01-13-15 | 09:11 AM

#12997

jdswitters

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From: Fort Collins CO

Bikes: Kona Dew, Kona Ute, Salsa Timberjack, Salsa Fargo, New belgium brewery cruisers-2014 and 2009 and 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Torker

Forgive the crummy photo, phone camera is all I have

2010 torker graduate owner here, it is my go to bike. I think of them as the F-150 of bicycles.

01-13-15 | 09:15 AM

#12998

bigbenaugust

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

I would love an old Graduate, alas, I will have to make do with my Fantom Cross Uno.

01-13-15 | 09:54 AM

#12999

Torker

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Joined: May 2014

Posts: 62

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From: Columbus, OH

Bikes: Wabi Lightning, Torker Graduate, Vitus Nucleus VR

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdswitters

2010 torker graduate owner here, it is my go to bike. I think of them as the F-150 of bicycles.

Howdy! It really is though, I've had that thing loaded down with groceries on many occasions and it handled the load no problem.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigbenaugust

I would love an old Graduate, alas, I will have to make do with my Fantom Cross Uno.

That's a nice bike, where I live a single speed is more than adequate. I really only use one gear on the IGH, has me itching to try fixed gear riding.