Gotta have enough stripes on the stem to resonate with the circus-tent bar wrap

I run an uncut fork steer tube, spacers, stem riser, spacers, and finally the stem on top. The bars are super tall but it feels great when riding.

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[MENTION=238407]PennyTheDog[/MENTION] what handlebar is that?? I've been looking for one in that style, with enough flat bar width near the center for all my stuff, plus rise that would let me reduce some of those spacers seen in the pic I just posted above.

It's the Nitto Bosco, designed (I think) by Rivendell. It comes WAY up high, and WAY back. And like you said, it has a lot of room for accessories. Even with two headlights, I use that flat part as a hand position in strong wind or to ride fast. You can sometimes find them cheaper on eBay, but they're always for sale at Rivendell.

Ruberad, your comments are always good!

Yes, it's a lot! My sister in law's old bike was a comfort bike, so I wanted to keep the bars really high. With a steel steerer I'm not worried about safety, but it does look a little funny; maybe I should cut the tube a little and use a steeply angles stem.

Awesome, thanks bud that looks perfect! Only now I would have to also get a 25.4 1-1/8" threadless stem. The only ones I have are a piece of crap asjustable Nashbar stem, and a super long 130mm 7° old style threadless stem that clamps to the steer tube with a wedge instead of with clamp bolts.

No problem! Also, either Soma or Velo Orange sell a lot of handlebar shims if you have 26.0 or 31.? stems.

lol thx!

Here's back when I had circus-tent striping (spacers all carbon tho -- gotta shed those grams!)

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(and 3 different shades of 'neon green' -- which became 4 when I replaced the housing)

Oh yeah, you totally understand! Is that your cross check? Are you still the world's biggest fan of retroshifters?

Yes and Probably. I like the name Retroshifter better than their new name Gevenalle. Since I got mine before the rebranding, I guess you'd call them retro-retroshifters.

The cursed bike now with fenders. Has 38's think I'm going to go down to 32's.

Why is it "Cursed"? I think it looks fine with those 38s. No reason to go skinny on a bike like that, it could start to look top-heavy.

Seems like always making repairs to it, similar to our Focus! Anything that touches it seems to break. So far had to replace the seat three times, the seat bolt broke once, had to replace the rear wheel since the freehub wouldn't come off, on the new wheel took months to get the spokes right and then one broke, cargo rack broke.. probably forgot a few things. On the other Specialized only had replace the seat outside maintenance items and I've had it twice as long and more miles :lol: Would like to have a little more leeway between the tires and fenders although I have a stash of 38's. I'll look at it more in the spring.

Yuba Mundo Classic
 

Why is your basket attached to the fork and brake mount? Could you not run Yuba's bread basket? The one that attaches to the bosses on the top tube and down tube?

I bought it used this way and I am torn between getting another bag for the other side or the bread basket. My wife expects me to get them both.

I see you've trained her well...

My winter bike: a 1990 Schwinn Impact I got for $75! I changed a few things, and set it up 1x7. It has Schwalbe Marathon Winter studded tires, and a Rivendell Sackville small saddle bag.
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nice! 90% of the cost in that picture is saddle and bag

I never see that many folders here...

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It's a 2006 Dahon Mariner, bought used from Craigslist for just $200 in 2010, with various obvious upgrades. I rode her for 7 years and more than 14,000 miles, taking a train through South Central LA with nary a problem.

One new job and a different commute later, she was stolen off the train in Irvine, CA after less than 2 months. Irvine one of the most crime-free parts of the state. Grrr.

The replacement is better in every way and I'll post a photo when she's ready, but I'll always have a fond memory of the Mariner.

Thanks! Yes, you are correct. Although... the saddle is Velo Orange instead of Brooks. I've had it for five years or so and I've found it to be a good substitute. Back then I got it new on eBay for $80; I'm not sure what you would have to pay now. With the new v-brakes and levers, chainring guard, new derailleur, rack, fully updated cockpit.... I'm probably into it for $400 by now. But I really like it!

I have updates now ... built a fixed gear for winter commuting, which had been in the plans for a while. I used the same wheels, as well as a 20t rear sprocket just like the Hercules so I can swap rear wheels back and forth. That meant I had to get a 56t chainring ... I have 700x32c Continental Tour Rides on the fixed gear which are some of my favorite tires. The rims did feel pretty narrow when I was installing the tires but thankfully, they ride just fine. No squirminess.

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Got the breadbasket on.
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my daily ride
 

Hi all this is my daily ride. Its a 2009 cube sl road comp. Its equipped with a (love it or hate it) suntour swing shock which i love very much. It has 8 speed claris groupset. I use it every day to work. My favorite bags are the one pictured. A rose handlebar bag and an apidura saddle bag. I also fitted a bottle dynamo plus b&m lights. Very powerful but sometimes i feel the drag. I m really considering a hub dynamo.