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hatrack71 04-26-16 09:48 AM

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This week....

Johnny Mullet 04-26-16 10:38 AM

Yes. The new rims are wider and I installed brand new 26x2.125 cruiser tires on it. Rolls over anything!

Darth Lefty 04-26-16 10:51 AM


Originally Posted by RubeRad (Post 18719349)
Why did they bother to build a MUP if they already had a great trail like that?

For the roadies and for the jogger stroller moms.

noglider 04-26-16 02:17 PM


Originally Posted by RubeRad (Post 18719581)
And the solution to a bad chainline, is a bottom bracket that is longer or shorter by the appropriate amount. Whatever your correction is, remember to double it, because the spindle sticks out to both sides. So for instance, if your chainline is 5mm too far to the right, and your current bottom bracket spindle is 115, then you need to look for a 105 (or 104 or 106); a spindle which is 10mm shorter overall, will be 5mm shorter on each side.

That's one way, though there are limitations, and it is often more effective to do the adjustment at the hub, removing spacers from one end of the axle and replacing them at the other end. It requires re-dishing the wheel.

DoctorTattoo 04-27-16 12:13 AM


Originally Posted by noglider (Post 18710219)
Indeed. It's quite special.

Where are you in Germany?

Thank you! I live in Bamberg :)

VTT 04-29-16 01:46 PM

Sweet looking Civia Hyland

Civia Hyland Bike (New)

USAF1C1X1 04-30-16 05:18 PM

2006 Trek 7.5 FX with a drop bar conversion. It's a pretty comfortable bike. I bought it brand new!

http://i63.tinypic.com/34oalbm.jpg

DosWheelsBtr 05-01-16 11:19 AM

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2015 CAADX I use for my commute. Got it in Nov. Paid 1/2 price. The only thing I am not a fan of are the logos. logos everywhere. Great ride. I am currently running clement crusades and they are very nice.

ALLSTOTT 05-01-16 09:07 PM

Upgraded the ole commuter with 105 5800 vs the terrible bar end shifters/9 speed groups

http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...G_0421-2-2.jpg

HauntedMyst 05-02-16 12:26 AM

Beautiful pic Allstott

the sci guy 05-02-16 08:16 AM


Originally Posted by ALLSTOTT (Post 18733728)
Upgraded the ole commuter with 105 5800 vs the terrible bar end shifters/9 speed groups

http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...G_0421-2-2.jpg

What kind of bike is it? Great pic. Great looking bike.

Korina 05-02-16 03:15 PM

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My birthday present to myself, a shiny new Giant Live Rove Lite, is my everything bike. This was taken shortly before I replaced the flimsy stock tires with Specialized Hemisphere Armadillos; no more flats for me!

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=519403

ALLSTOTT 05-02-16 05:04 PM


Originally Posted by the sci guy (Post 18734441)
What kind of bike is it? Great pic. Great looking bike.

Thanks, Its a 2016 Fuji Touring



Originally Posted by HauntedMyst (Post 18733962)
Beautiful pic Allstott

Thank you

bfuser284953024 05-03-16 06:03 PM

Finally stopped to take a picture the other day.

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

bigbenaugust 05-03-16 07:06 PM

And you fit the entire state of Rhode Island in the picture! ;)

kramazeek 05-05-16 04:46 PM

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Hey everyone, just finished a 1992 Cannondale SM800 "Beast of the East" commuter. I don't drive and ride year round so I dumped a good chunk of cash into this one but it's probably my favorite bike these days. Velocity Nobs rims, Deore XT hubs, crankset, front and rear derailleur(Merlin Cycles 2015 close outs), older XT cantilever brakes off ebay, PDW rack, and a Selle Anotomica seat(blemished yearly Christmas sale). The bike was bought new in 1992 and ridden until the components turned to dust. The frame sat in the garage for a decade before it's resurrection and rebirth. I'd sooner lose an arm then give it up. Silly fun to ride!

Absolutely loved browsing this thread and seeing what everyone has built up. :)

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=520003http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=520006

fixed4life@gmai 05-05-16 06:29 PM

My new bike on it's 1st day at work.

http://rustybike.com/bikes/eight.jpg

kramazeek 05-05-16 09:09 PM


Originally Posted by fixed4life@gmai (Post 18744396)
My new bike on it's 1st day at work.

http://rustybike.com/bikes/eight.jpg


Beautiful bike, man! How are you liking that Gates Carbon Drive?

fixed4life@gmai 05-06-16 04:17 AM


Originally Posted by kramazeek (Post 18744767)
Beautiful bike, man! How are you liking that Gates Carbon Drive?

Thanks! So far so good, but I only have 40 miles on it... It is my 1st belt drive, and my 1st 8spd IGH. Any extra drag from the belt/hub seems to be negligible on the road (at least in my opinion), and the gear range of the Nexus feels adequate for commuting where I live (NJ). If the longevity claims of those components hold true, I should be happy with it.

kramazeek 05-06-16 11:07 AM


Originally Posted by fixed4life@gmai (Post 18745157)
Thanks! So far so good, but I only have 40 miles on it... It is my 1st belt drive, and my 1st 8spd IGH. Any extra drag from the belt/hub seems to be negligible on the road (at least in my opinion), and the gear range of the Nexus feels adequate for commuting where I live (NJ). If the longevity claims of those components hold true, I should be happy with it.


Very cool! I was looking at a few bikes with the Gates drive before I ended up rebuilding my old Cannondale. It's definitely an intriguing prospect especially for Wisconsin winters and those seeking out reduced maintenance. I like it, man!

mcours2006 05-06-16 11:22 AM

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Not my normal commuter, but weather was good, and if I didn't ride it to work I'd never ride it at all.http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=520118

GovernorSilver 05-06-16 01:15 PM


Originally Posted by hxzero (Post 14865665)
And a shot of the handlebars for those curious. I'm liking the trekking bars and just below saddle height is pretty comfortable for me. They're wrapped with a layer of Fizik bar gel near the levers (had it lying around), and the rest of it is wrapped in Soma Thick and Zesty bar tape.

http://i.imgur.com/K10yN.jpg

My Uptown 8 has a trekking bar and it's very close to the end of the "free tuneup within 1 year of purchase" deal that I have with the LBS that sold it to me.

I've enjoyed riding with the trekking bar but my one complaint is that it's a bit thin for comfort, especially when I have to keep my hands close to the brake levers, which are set up in nearly the identical positions as yours. My trekking bar is set up in the same orientation as well.

This is the oldest post I've dredged up in a while but I found it while pondering how I could improve the comfort on the trekking bar, in the near-side grip position. The side and far-side grip positions are comfortable despite the bar being thin because I tend to "palm" the bar in those positions. I like the idea of installing bar gel and wrapping it in thick bar tape to increase the width of the grips by the levers.

hxzero 05-06-16 01:25 PM


Originally Posted by GovernorSilver (Post 18746396)
My Uptown 8 has a trekking bar and it's very close to the end of the "free tuneup within 1 year of purchase" deal that I have with the LBS that sold it to me.

I've enjoyed riding with the trekking bar but my one complaint is that it's a bit thin for comfort, especially when I have to keep my hands close to the brake levers, which are set up in nearly the identical positions as yours. My trekking bar is set up in the same orientation as well.

This is the oldest post I've dredged up in a while but I found it while pondering how I could improve the comfort on the trekking bar, in the near-side grip position. The side and far-side grip positions are comfortable despite the bar being thin because I tend to "palm" the bar in those positions. I like the idea of installing bar gel and wrapping it in thick bar tape to increase the width of the grips by the levers.

I've seen folks install grips in the near position (anything from Ourys to Ergons, whatever your preference is) and then wrap the rest in tape. The downside to that is that the widest part of the bar (the close corners) are harder to use. After a year or so of using the trekking bar, I did realize that I preferred the sides the most--I ended up switching to a flipped North Road-style bar (Soma Oxford) which puts the brake levers in the most comfortable position for me. With the trekking bars it was a pain in the butt to grip the fronts or corners and then have to switch positions to brake.

noglider 05-06-16 01:25 PM


Originally Posted by fixed4life@gmai (Post 18745157)
Thanks! So far so good, but I only have 40 miles on it... It is my 1st belt drive, and my 1st 8spd IGH. Any extra drag from the belt/hub seems to be negligible on the road (at least in my opinion), and the gear range of the Nexus feels adequate for commuting where I live (NJ). If the longevity claims of those components hold true, I should be happy with it.

Where in NJ? Some of it is pretty flat. Some of it is very hilly. I've lived in Edison (flat) and Maplewood (fairly hilly).

fixed4life@gmai 05-06-16 01:42 PM


Originally Posted by noglider (Post 18746420)
Where in NJ? Some of it is pretty flat. Some of it is very hilly. I've lived in Edison (flat) and Maplewood (fairly hilly).

Fair point! Reminded me of the below... Collingswood, NJ (flat)

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com...4622d4f0e7.jpg

It is an easy ride...

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