Commuter Bicycle Pics
11-20-18 | 01:40 PM
Senior Member
Joined: May 2018
Posts: 698
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From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Bikes: 1950 Sun Wasp (fixed wheel), 1972 Peugeot UE-8, 1976 Raleigh Super Course, 1975 Raleigh Competition, 1981 Nishiki International, 1986 Miyata 210, 1988 Schwinn Voyager
11-20-18 | 02:15 PM
aka Tom Reingold
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 44,138
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From: New York, NY, and High Falls, NY, USA
Bikes: 1962 Rudge Sports, 1971 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Raleigh Pro Track, 1974 Raleigh International, 1975 Viscount Fixie, 1982 McLean, 1996 Lemond (Ti), 2002 Burley Zydeco tandem
The front hub is a dynamo, so the lights come on when the bike rolls. The rear wheel is quite lightweight, so it makes sense to have the rack in front, over the stout front wheel. The drivetrain is 3x10, so I can ride this bike on all kinds of terrain. With the rack, it weighs around 28 or 29 pounds. The saddle is a Brooks C17 Cambium. The pedals are Shimano PD-M324 which are SPD on one side, and I can use regular shoes on the other side.
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Tom Reingold, tom@noglider.com
New York City and High Falls, NY
Blogs: The Experienced Cyclist; noglider's ride blog
“When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments.” — Elizabeth West, US author
Please email me rather than PM'ing me. Thanks.
Tom Reingold, tom@noglider.com
New York City and High Falls, NY
Blogs: The Experienced Cyclist; noglider's ride blog
“When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments.” — Elizabeth West, US author
Please email me rather than PM'ing me. Thanks.
11-21-18 | 12:42 AM
Junior Member
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 129
Likes: 2
From: Salt Lake City, UT
Bikes: 2018 Specialized Epic Comp Carbon, 1989 Cannondale ST-400, forthcoming SaltAir Cycles Gravel Bike :D
Very nearly my dream commuter/tourer/bikepacker Surly Ogre. Just added a Velocity Cliffhanger wheelset with a Shutter Precision PD-8 dynamo. Bought a Planet Bike light and fork mount bracket and took it apart and drilled it to make a rack-mounted bracket for the light. Also, it has places for all of the beverages. Suck it, Daylight Savings Time!
11-21-18 | 07:32 AM
always rides with luggage
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 2,109
Likes: 20
From: KIGX
Bikes: 2007 Trek SU100, 2009 Fantom CX, 2012 Fantom Cross Uno, Bakfiets
Very nearly my dream commuter/tourer/bikepacker Surly Ogre. Just added a Velocity Cliffhanger wheelset with a Shutter Precision PD-8 dynamo. Bought a Planet Bike light and fork mount bracket and took it apart and drilled it to make a rack-mounted bracket for the light. Also, it has places for all of the beverages. Suck it, Daylight Savings Time!
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--Ben
2006 Trek SU100, 2009 Motobecane Fantom CX, 2011 Motobecane Fantom Cross Uno, and a Bakfiets
Previously: 2000 Trek 4500 (2000-2003), 2003 Novara Randonee (2003-2006), 2003 Giant Rainier (2003-2008), 2005 Xootr Swift (2005-2007), 2007 Nashbar 1x9 (2007-2011), 2011 Windsor Shetland (2011-2014), 2008 Citizen Folder (2015)
Non-Bike hardware: MX Linux / BunsenLabs Linux / Raspbian / Mac OS 10.6 / Android 7
--Ben
2006 Trek SU100, 2009 Motobecane Fantom CX, 2011 Motobecane Fantom Cross Uno, and a Bakfiets
Previously: 2000 Trek 4500 (2000-2003), 2003 Novara Randonee (2003-2006), 2003 Giant Rainier (2003-2008), 2005 Xootr Swift (2005-2007), 2007 Nashbar 1x9 (2007-2011), 2011 Windsor Shetland (2011-2014), 2008 Citizen Folder (2015)
Non-Bike hardware: MX Linux / BunsenLabs Linux / Raspbian / Mac OS 10.6 / Android 7
12-04-18 | 05:29 PM
Virgo
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 1,279
Likes: 106
From: KFWA
Bikes: A touring bike and a hybrid
Tell you what, these bar ends are way easier than the downtube shifters I was using.
12-27-18 | 01:26 PM
Let's Ride!
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 2,588
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From: Lexington, VA USA
Bikes: --2010 Jamis 650b1-- 2016 Cervelo R2-- 2018 Salsa Journeyman 650B
12-27-18 | 03:21 PM
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 71
Likes: 11
From: Peterborough UK
Bikes: lots, new old and in between!
02-03-19 | 01:30 PM
Newbie
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
TxSpeedster, I know this is an old post, but I've been trying to set up my Straggler better, and was wondering how you got the rack and fenders on your bike. Are they sharing a connection point? I have a rack and fenders on the rear, and the rack is practically under my seat.
02-03-19 | 07:25 PM
contiuniously variable
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 2,280
Likes: 9
From: Southeastern Pennsylvania
Bikes: 2012 Breezer Uptown Infinity, Fuji Varsity
Have you considered a different seat? I’ve found that firmer, more trim seats make for an easier time for lower back & buns... just a thought!
- Andy
- Andy
02-04-19 | 09:32 PM
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Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 7,714
Likes: 4,104
From: Berkeley, CA
Bikes: 72 Cilo Pacer, 72 Gitane GT, 72 Peugeot PX10, 73 Speedwell Ti,l, 75 Peugeot PR-10L, 80 Colnago Super, 81 Zinn, 85 ALAN Cross, 85 De Rosa Pro, 86 Look 753, 86 Look KG86, 89 Parkpre Team, 90 Parkpre Team MTB, 90 Merlin
'72 Cilo Pacer overlooking the SF Bay.
02-05-19 | 12:04 AM
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Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 2,014
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From: Nanaimo, BC
Bikes: 1997 Kona Hahana Race Light, 2010 Surly LHT(deceased), 1999 Rocky Mountain Turbo
02-05-19 | 07:25 AM
Let's Ride!
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 2,588
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From: Lexington, VA USA
Bikes: --2010 Jamis 650b1-- 2016 Cervelo R2-- 2018 Salsa Journeyman 650B
02-05-19 | 12:59 PM
contiuniously variable
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 2,280
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From: Southeastern Pennsylvania
Bikes: 2012 Breezer Uptown Infinity, Fuji Varsity
Ahoy! My Breezer Uptown Infinity is doing well. Needs new rear rim from previous brake pad set being dried out & rock hard. I was picking metal out of those pads almost daily. New pads working great, lasting way, way longer -nowhere near needing replacement, no metal bits found-. New rim means new spokes. New rim & spokes means loose hub. Hub is a nuvinci N350. Loose hub to get thoroughly cleaned. Chain and chainring also getting cleaned. Hub was a bit over-filled with friction fluid, and it got on sprocket, chain, chainring. Friction fluid acts the opposite of lubricating fluid. Lots of drag. Dyno hub on front bit noisy & draggy as well. That’ll have to wait till new rim is needed. Replacing stock Alex DH1936H rim with same. Has a rim brake “track” with added material that I quite like. Spokes will be Sapim strong spoke, replacing existing sapim strong spoke. Low end torque from the n350 kept popping the stock spokes during short high energy acceleration. Rear wheel has symmetrical dish, and spokes on both sides broke.... that’s how I know it was the torque. They were all tensioned properly too. Strong spoke is incredible, and the DH1936H has some very good features. Have not popped a spoke in 3 years!
Some new photos are definitely in order. I’m wary of any rides outside of neighbourhood due to thin rear rim wall, so it may have to wait till it’s had a visit to the shop.
Till then, please enjoy this older photo!
- Andy
02-05-19 | 02:08 PM
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Joined: Jul 2005
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From: US
You are right about that. I'd never have a seat like this on my road bikes. But for the sub-10 mile rides I use this for it's fine.
02-15-19 | 12:08 PM
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Joined: Aug 2011
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From: Western Massachusetts
Bikes: 2020 Kona Rove ST, 2020 Kona Woo, 2013 Cannondale Caad 10 Rival, 2020 All-City Super Professional, 2023 Kona Honzo, 1991 Bridgestone CB-1
I've added a new commuter to the stable, and it's become the primary. Loving it. 1998 Rockhopper. Running it 1x8 with some wtb thickslicks, surly troll fork, sks fenders, velo orange klunker bars, ergon grips, microshift thumb shifter, odyssey triple trap pedals, msw pork chop rack, ortlieb pannier, and a brooks! (enjoy the non-drive shot ha)
02-15-19 | 03:34 PM
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Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Madison, WI USA
^^^^ Cool how you skate the edge of "period", with the klunker bar on the threadless stem. Thumbies and brass bell sorta tip the scales.
Speaking of thumbies, what do you think of those Microshifts? I'm thinking they'd be a nice obtainable alternative to scrounging for vintage thumbies, or to replace a set of cr@ptastic first-gen grip shifters.
Speaking of thumbies, what do you think of those Microshifts? I'm thinking they'd be a nice obtainable alternative to scrounging for vintage thumbies, or to replace a set of cr@ptastic first-gen grip shifters.
02-16-19 | 09:36 AM
Tortoise Wins by a Hare!
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 7,393
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From: Looney Tunes, IL
Bikes: Wabi Special FG, Raleigh Roper, Nashbar AL-1, Miyata One Hundred, '70 Schwinn Lemonator and More!!
02-17-19 | 07:03 PM
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Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 298
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From: Western Massachusetts
Bikes: 2020 Kona Rove ST, 2020 Kona Woo, 2013 Cannondale Caad 10 Rival, 2020 All-City Super Professional, 2023 Kona Honzo, 1991 Bridgestone CB-1
02-17-19 | 07:05 PM
Full Member
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 298
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From: Western Massachusetts
Bikes: 2020 Kona Rove ST, 2020 Kona Woo, 2013 Cannondale Caad 10 Rival, 2020 All-City Super Professional, 2023 Kona Honzo, 1991 Bridgestone CB-1
^^^^ Cool how you skate the edge of "period", with the klunker bar on the threadless stem. Thumbies and brass bell sorta tip the scales.
Speaking of thumbies, what do you think of those Microshifts? I'm thinking they'd be a nice obtainable alternative to scrounging for vintage thumbies, or to replace a set of cr@ptastic first-gen grip shifters.
Speaking of thumbies, what do you think of those Microshifts? I'm thinking they'd be a nice obtainable alternative to scrounging for vintage thumbies, or to replace a set of cr@ptastic first-gen grip shifters.
02-18-19 | 07:53 AM
Tortoise Wins by a Hare!
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 7,393
Likes: 945
From: Looney Tunes, IL
Bikes: Wabi Special FG, Raleigh Roper, Nashbar AL-1, Miyata One Hundred, '70 Schwinn Lemonator and More!!
Funny thing is I actually have a set of those swept back bar grips but never installed them and forgot how they were designed.