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07-16-16 | 12:33 PM

#14426

the sci guy

bill nyecycles

Joined: Mar 2013

Posts: 3,333

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From: Houston TX

Quote:

Originally Posted by loosejoint

Long time follower of this thread but 1st time posting.

My State Bicycle fixie that I converted into a 3-speed. Shimano Nexus 3-speed hub and Wald 137 with clip-on lights. I ride 12 miles one way mostly flat.

Have a good weekend fellas!

Great looking bike-but the rack tilting backwards is killing me.

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07-17-16 | 06:19 AM

#14427

GOv

Member

Joined: Jan 2016

Posts: 36

Likes: 0

From: SW Ontario

Bikes: 1991 & 1999/2000 Spec Hardrock

Quote:

Originally Posted by no motor?

Nice! Mine is about a 2000, and it does everything I need it too.

Any pics? Would love to see it.

07-17-16 | 02:43 PM

#14428

no motor?

Unlisted member

Joined: Dec 2005

Posts: 6,192

Likes: 435

From: Chicagoland

Bikes: Specialized Hardrock

Quote:

Originally Posted by GOv

Any pics? Would love to see it.

Here you go.

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07-17-16 | 05:47 PM

#14429

spiker

Full Member

Joined: Jun 2008

Posts: 469

Likes: 6

From: Cape Cod

Bikes: Lotus Odyssey - Shogun 400 - '75 Raleigh Tourist - Raleigh Grand Prix - Gitane Tour de France- Schwinn Le Tour - Univega Maxima Sport (winter bike) Trek 950

Univega Maxima Sport

Swap shop find. Rear wheel and derailer trashed, bits from several bikes. Only the fenders bought new.

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07-17-16 | 07:46 PM

#14430

buhodiaz

Junior Member

Joined: May 2013

Posts: 12

Likes: 0

From: Valparaiso, Chile

Bikes: Trek 7.2FX ++

my commute looking backwards

To work: https://vimeo.com/137438275

To home: https://vimeo.com/138102240

Greetings

David

Last edited by buhodiaz; 07-25-16 at 07:59 AM.

07-17-16 | 10:47 PM

#14431

TenSpeedV2

Senior Member

Joined: Dec 2014

Posts: 4,347

Likes: 22

Bikes: Felt TK2, Felt Z5

Quote:

Originally Posted by the sci guy

Great looking bike-but the rack tilting backwards is killing me.

It is only made worse by the saddle tilted nose down.

07-18-16 | 08:05 AM

#14432

PatrickGSR94

Senior Member

Joined: Apr 2012

Posts: 7,391

Likes: 13

From: Memphis TN area

Bikes: 2011 Felt Z85 (road/commuter), 2006 Marin Pine Mountain (utility/commuter E-bike), 1995 KHS Alite 1000 (gravel grinder)

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrankJ

Your U-lock mounting is identical to mine. I couldn't find a better location. Problem is, it interferes just a little with the water bottle. Also, my lock rattles while riding, even if I keep the rubber washers snug.

How's it for you?

Maybe try securing it this way:

07-18-16 | 09:37 AM

#14433

GOv

Member

Joined: Jan 2016

Posts: 36

Likes: 0

From: SW Ontario

Bikes: 1991 & 1999/2000 Spec Hardrock

Quote:

Originally Posted by no motor?

Here you go.

Nice looking bike that

Is that a replacement crankset?

07-18-16 | 09:49 AM

#14434

no motor?

Unlisted member

Joined: Dec 2005

Posts: 6,192

Likes: 435

From: Chicagoland

Bikes: Specialized Hardrock

Quote:

Originally Posted by GOv

Nice looking bike that

Is that a replacement crankset?

Yes, it's crappy Sugino

07-18-16 | 10:06 AM

#14435

GOv

Member

Joined: Jan 2016

Posts: 36

Likes: 0

From: SW Ontario

Bikes: 1991 & 1999/2000 Spec Hardrock

Quote:

Originally Posted by no motor?

Yes, it's crappy Sugino

lol yeah i replaced mine with a crap low-end Shimano but way better than the worn & abused Specialized Crank that was on it. I've spent too much on bike according to the missus lol

What size of chainrings do you use? I'm thinking about going up to 48/38/26 as the 44T just quite isn't enough now.

07-18-16 | 11:51 AM

#14436

no motor?

Unlisted member

Joined: Dec 2005

Posts: 6,192

Likes: 435

From: Chicagoland

Bikes: Specialized Hardrock

The chainrings are the same ratios that it had on it when I got it, I think they're 28, 38, 48. I want to increase the big ring if I ever do this again.

07-19-16 | 05:50 AM

#14437

esmith2039

Senior Member

Joined: May 2010

Posts: 665

Likes: 6

From: Kansas City, KS

A few of the mistresses..

07-20-16 | 07:21 PM

#14438

mhudd

Newbie

Joined: Aug 2013

Posts: 3

Likes: 0

Here is a quick video of me riding my Haanjo.

Pics are on page 575.

I have since switched my seat to a Fabric Scoop Radius.

07-21-16 | 01:20 PM

#14439

hanatwoset

Newbie

Joined: Jul 2016

Posts: 3

Likes: 0

My ride:

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07-21-16 | 01:46 PM

#14440

RubeRad

Keepin it Wheel

Joined: Aug 2011

Posts: 10,962

Likes: 5,208

From: San Diego

Bikes: Surly CrossCheck, Krampus

Cool bag. What is it? If you load it up too much, does it rub on your tire?

07-21-16 | 02:39 PM

#14441

hanatwoset

Newbie

Joined: Jul 2016

Posts: 3

Likes: 0

Quote:

Originally Posted by RubeRad

Cool bag. What is it? If you load it up too much, does it rub on your tire?

Thanks.

It's actually a DIY, formerly a camera bag, bag.

It doesn't rub on tire (anymore).

I had to experiment and modify the bag as I tried it out to get it just right.

Last edited by hanatwoset; 07-21-16 at 02:43 PM.

07-21-16 | 02:40 PM

#14442

RubeRad

Keepin it Wheel

Joined: Aug 2011

Posts: 10,962

Likes: 5,208

From: San Diego

Bikes: Surly CrossCheck, Krampus

Nice work. I see you are a new user, if you have photos showing how you converted the camera bag for bike use, and your gradual modifications, you should write up a little photo essay in a separate post.

07-21-16 | 02:45 PM

#14443

hanatwoset

Newbie

Joined: Jul 2016

Posts: 3

Likes: 0

Quote:

Originally Posted by RubeRad

Thanks. I'll make a post when I get a chance to.

It's basically a boat cleat attached to a dowel inside the bag...and a lot of stitching.

Last edited by hanatwoset; 07-21-16 at 03:06 PM.

07-22-16 | 07:26 AM

#14444

macattack71

Junior Member

Joined: May 2014

Posts: 141

Likes: 74

From: Saint Louis, MO

Bikes: 2011 Cannondale SuperSix 3, 1987 Raleigh Technium 440

My ride. Its 16 miles one way to work, so i need to get there as fast as possible when i do ride.

07-22-16 | 06:40 PM

#14445

Sre312

Newbie

Joined: Jun 2016

Posts: 21

Likes: 0

From: Chicago, IL

Took Big Bird to work today since my usual commuter has a wobbly wheel that needs fixin.

07-24-16 | 04:28 PM

#14446

GSJon

Senior Member

Joined: Jun 2015

Posts: 113

Likes: 0

From: Chicago, IL

Bikes: Specialized Crux Expert Evo, Felt DA, Surly Crosscheck, Divvy

Surly Crosscheck single speed. Works well for a "grocery" getter with the milk crate removed.

07-25-16 | 08:21 AM

#14447

djudy

Member

Joined: Jul 2012

Posts: 36

Likes: 0

From: Split, Croatia

Quote:

Originally Posted by GOv

An older Specialized Hardrock (2000) MTB changed to a "do-it-all" bike. Been a lot of fun/satisfaction building this up and takes me wherever i want to go

I have similar bike. Is it steel?

07-25-16 | 09:57 AM

#14448

GOv

Member

Joined: Jan 2016

Posts: 36

Likes: 0

From: SW Ontario

Bikes: 1991 & 1999/2000 Spec Hardrock

Quote:

Originally Posted by djudy

I have similar bike. Is it steel?

Yup, steel frame/forks it is. Been an ongoing project the last couple of years and now almost at the end.

Do you have any pics of what you have? My current set-up is pictured below.

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07-25-16 | 12:16 PM

#14449

pressed001

glorified 5954

Joined: Dec 2014

Posts: 736

Likes: 49

From: Zurich, Switzerland

Quote:

Originally Posted by macattack71

My ride. Its 16 miles one way to work, so i need to get there as fast as possible when i do ride.

Nice machine! Well equipped to handle the streets of STL.

07-25-16 | 01:06 PM

#14450

djudy

Member

Joined: Jul 2012

Posts: 36

Likes: 0

From: Split, Croatia

Quote:

Originally Posted by GOv

Yup, steel frame/forks it is. Been an ongoing project the last couple of years and now almost at the end.

Do you have any pics of what you have? My current set-up is pictured below.

Yes but mine is not a beauty(like yours) but a beast.
Here it is
spain.jpg

This is on Spain coast when I was having long trip .
But have slightly different set up now (wide Dutch handlebars and edelux lights)

I will try to post a pic with today setup tomorrow.