Damn. those are long cranks. And yeah, the bike makes perfect sense for an actual CX racing bike, or someone in your shoes. And to be honest, it's pretty damn good as is with my ~35mm, and lightweight, slicks. My boss has confirmed he would kill me if I picked up some 650b wheels, though. haha. I really can't see a negative besides tube/tire availability since I'd probably want to run 38-42mm street tires. And something like 50mm trail tires.

Not in commuter mode, as I was picking up veggies from the farm, but you get the gist. No trailer for most commutes.
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That motorized attachment on the left side looks like it would be very helpful for large hills or large loads, but does it impede steering at all?

Steering sucks with it :P

I got a new bike today, pictured here in front of the garage I now can't afford to finish:

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Wow. Gorgeous bike.

nice looking bike but is that the taillight in the second picture? it looks really small what is it?

Oh hey, I see, you got your name decaled onto the frame, that's cool.

It's a beautiful bike, my only criticism is that the power cable for the taillight is sagging. maybe a couple pieces of clear packing tape low and high to keep that taut against the seat tube, and you're there.

I assume that's an IGH, what hub is it? And brifters? Is it electronic?

It's a Supernova tail light on the seat post and a Supernova headlight up front, both of which run off the front hub -- always-on.

Yes, I have to address the slack cord. This picture was taken right after I got the bike and rode it home. Thanks for the clear tape suggestion -- good idea.

I also have to come up with either an alternative placement for the tail light, or ditch the bag, which blocks the light.

It is an ALFINE Di2 11 speed internal hub. And yes, brifters and electronic shifting.

That's a much nicer carrier for your polar water bottle than this Raleigh. ;)
Got the Sparrow handlebars on and finally got some pics. Got in a 10 mile ride with them this morning. I think they are going to be perfect for riding around town with the wife. Much more comfortable than the stock flat bars. Hand position is only slightly farther back, but the wrist position is just much more relaxed.
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De-Commutified my commuter a bit yesterday. Re-routed dynamo wires by removing them from my rack and re-installing light onto my seatpost using a rack light bracket and a seatpost tailight mount.

Goodbye fenders, goodbye rack, hello summer adventuring.
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My new commuter. Free via CL. 1984 Schwinn Le Tour Luxe

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Got my new rack and panniers on yesterday.

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heres pics of my 70s raligh sprite i properly upgraded to 21 speed (rear triangle, bottom bracket, front derailleur work, and new rear wheel plus more) now stripped down to sell was used for light touring.

Good looking rig. How do you like that rack? I've been using the same one that you have there for about 6 months now with no problems. Very sturdy even when overloaded which I'm sure I've done a few times.

It seems great so far. It's been awesome not to have a backpack when commuting to work.

This is Amos. I built him up over the weekend. A rack's been installed, but I'm feeling too lazy to take another photo.

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

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The bike in the front weighs about half (or less) what the other one does and I really do feel that, even if it's not a huge percentage of the total package, or even the amount I had in a pannier just now coming back from safeway.

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=462480 Nice get it done bike. Been commuting on this for quite awhile. SS/FG for the flat coast. Cushy tires for fast trouble free rolling along green ways and roads.

My all rounder, 1999 Serotta Rapid Tour with Nitto R-15 rack and Berthoud small panniers.
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My daily commuter.

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Keep it in the break room at work in the little cubby space underneath the microwaves.

nice folding set up!

I've been off the bike for two weeks with a strained neck/shoulder. It's driving me nuts. should be back on it later this week.