i like both of your bikes.
awesome pictures! thanks

I just built new wheels for my 2013 Kona Jake. It seemed like as good a reason as any to post new pics.

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Pictures just can't do justice to how beautiful these rims are. I normally use silver spokes to save a buck or two, but in this case I had to go with black. I might even need to get some tires without the reflective sidewall for the summer months when I rarely ride after dark.

BTW, I switched from a 180mm rotor up front to a 160mm. I'm not sure I even feel a difference.

Gorgeous wheels for a gorgeous bike. Super nice... approaching ideal super-commuter status.

And black cranks? brake calipers/levers? fender struts? do they make black rotors?

Well, you have to leave some contrast. ;)

that kona jake is wonderful. :thumb:

Surly Straggler as almost perfected commuter:

Shimano 105 groupset
Brooks Cambium seat
40cm Salsa Cowbell bars
Velo Orange Zepplin fenders
Gamoh rear rack
Cygolites front and rear

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A few tweaks away from the ideal. As always is the case! :lol:

On days that I don't need to bring lunch, I will commute with the other Huffy I got...........

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Otherwise, this is Huffy still my primary commuter..........

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That's a sleek commuting machine. If I was a year later on building my commuter, I'd be on a straggler instead of a crosscheck.

(Andy_K, notice the black cranks, calipers/levers, fender struts?)

That rack is pretty cool. Nice for tossing a backpack into with a bungee net maybe.

Great looking rig. I have a Cross-Check myself - but I don't use it for commuting.
Doesn't your load in the back block the rear light? I had to move mine to attach to the rack itself.

Also I'd love a closeup of how you mounted those headlights

Looks like a Minoura accessory thing strapped down from the stem. I think I'll try that for my POV camera.

I didn't find the minoura accessory thing to be very strong (broke while I was riding with it and I lost a light - to be fair, I had hit a fairly large pothole before the weak point snapped). Bdop's dashboard genie (and one of the knockoffs) has been much more secure for me and would be more likely a place I'd put an expensive camera.

Sweet bikes

Again, nice bike.

I'm really digging on all the front basket action I've been seeing.

A bottle generator on a singlespeed. I like it.

Tried it today - seemed OK for strength, but the diameter is a little too small for the flex strap attachment and the added distance from the handlebar made for really shaky video. I guess I'll put it back on the head tube.

The Thorn T-Bar Accessory Mount is both sleek and strong. Strong enough to steer the bike with if needed. The bar mounts via the steering tube, taking 27mm of spacer area and turning it into an efficient accessory mount. I will never use anything else.

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The rack itself has a light mounting point and I have two more Hotshots with the new seat stay mounts that were not installed at photo time. I usually ride at night with 5 rear and two front lights.

For simple commuting I usually toss a Jandd duffle in the basket and go. The built in velcro straps are plenty stout to keep it secure on (and off) the road,

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My Felt Verza City 3. This is my first bike and I've really enjoyed it as a recreational bike and, for the past month, a commuter.

That rear rack looks rather wide. Is that correct? Almost like a Porteur style from rack, but that I've only seen for the front. VO Porteur Rack - Racks & Decaleurs - Accessories

Nice overall setup, as it looks classy but still utilitarian.

Here is mine:

That is a nice looking setup. How do you like its ride?

I'm enjoying the ride quality. The swept back handlebars are easy on my back and neck and the 700 x 35 tires absorb the bumps with low rolling resistance.

That is where I am going with my VO Campeur late next week, swept back and a little more upright than my drops on there now. I already have the 35s sand they are the best width that I have ever ridden. Very comfortable, but still roll very nice.

Greetings from Athens, Greece!
This is my first post here, and I'm very glad for that.
I commute for the last 2 years in a daily basis. I totally forgot the car. :roflmao2:

My main commuter bike is a customized mountain bike (Merida matts 20-MD) with cromoly rigid fork from Surly (surly instigator), 26 x 1.3 slik kenda tires, rack, fenders and bag (for u-lock, spare tube, some tools, mini pump, etc).

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My second commuter is a Giant Rapid 3 2011 model. I use vittoria zafiro 700 x 25 tires here and it rolls great. Looking to buy fenders , any thoughts? (maybe SKS Bluemels or chromoplastics with 35mm width should be ok).

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At last i use occasionally my third bike, a Charge Tap 2012 model. A Tange prestige double butted cromoly frame and fork with Smimano nexus 8-speed inner hub. A Great bike for easy riding. Love it! ;)

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Keep riding! :)