Eh?

Having the chain on the large front chain ring and the large back cog stretches the chain too far to the side. When people talk about "clean chain lines" they mean keeping the chain relatively straight. It makes it run more efficiently, and also makes the chain less likely to snap while riding (not fun).

Oh, yeah, usually it's on the middle cog in the rear, but when I took the pic, it was about an hour after I got it home, and it was still like that.

My new commuter: Gazelle Orange Premium.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...0072007078.jpg

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...0072007083.jpg

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...0072007084.jpg

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...0072007082.jpg

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...0072007086.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...arom_intro.jpg

Woah that bike is over the top. VERY nice indeed! not a fan of shocks, but still.

Lol whats with the pic in front of the car and behind lol.

Tnx;
I was 2 lazy 2 move the car :) and the light was not good enough when I took it from the front.
Actually my wife is using my car now daily as I take the bike each day.
But when the weather is really nice I take my Trek 5200 to my work.

Mmmmm... Euro Accord Wagon. Care to send one to me? For when I bother driving, that is.

Mind sharing info on those baskets? Those are pretty nice (cool bike too). Where, what, how much?

I think those are Wald folding baskets. Less than $30 for the pair at the Stanford University bike shop. I never saw them before I got a job here on campus, and everyone has them here.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i7...Picture004.jpghttp://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i7...Picture005.jpghere is my main commuter. its a slingshot frame built with parts i had laying around.

austinrd - holy CRAP that looks like a LONG seatpost/tall ride :D

Here are updated pics of my Centurion LeMans... and the goof who gets on the thing:

http://flimflam.homelinux.org/images/bike/IM006179.JPG
http://flimflam.homelinux.org/images/bike/IM006180.JPG
http://flimflam.homelinux.org/images/bike/IM006181.JPG

The extra (brighter green) bungees are bungee'd to the bottom clip and bungee of the bag to avoid what happened on Wednesday night (yeah, I'm paranoid, but I also want to ride this rig on a long trip this weekend, so I want to make sure my rear wheel isn't b0rk again :D)

The goof (me!):
http://flimflam.homelinux.org/images/bike/IM006183.JPG

Bad angles, but it's all I could muster getting home this afternoon.

yeah with the 26 in wheels it makes it loook that way but the top tube is actually 60 cm. just really short seat tube

My New(to me) Commuter: 1972 Schwinn P-15 Paramount. I am waintg for a Nitto Rack back ordered from Rivendell to complete it.

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My commuter
 

I commute almost 40 miles a day on this old trek. She handles Chicago's broken glass, potholes, and stoplights well while still offering a fast ride.

Yokota
 

It got me through my first week fine.

My rides.

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/a...5/IMG_0135.jpg

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/a...5/IMG_0132.jpg

40 Miles a day?
Do you have a part time job :)
Impressive!

I'm a graduate student so my hours are a bit flexible. It takes about a hour and a half each way so I usually leave at 8am at get there at 9:30 and leave at 6:30pm. Given Chicago's rush hour traffic I don't lose much time biking, in the morning especially. Plus I don't have to worry about parking. What my colleagues spend each year for parking, you could buy a pretty nice road bike. The exercise is nice as well.

Here is my Jamis Commuter 3.0 : http://www.flickr.com/photos/damonabnormal/827583171/ I tend to commute around 4 miles p/day.

My commuter, Diamondback Ascent, '89
 

My commuter bike is a Diamondback Ascent, 1989, I'm new to commuting, I live about 2.7mi from work, I've been riding it for about two weeks now. Great exercise!

http://picasaweb.google.com/mikasher...07689999190706

Sweet 1911 in that photo album :)

Cool, I have an Ascent, too--not sure what year, but I think early 90's:

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1399/...1ac6e47a_b.jpg

my steed!!
 

thought i would share with you my new commuting machine. this is the standard picture as i haven't had time to take proper photos yet! I absolutely love it and cant wait to get out in the morning! What I really love about my Ridgeback is it is much more efficient than a normal mountain bike. No suspension and knobbly tyres but just as tough. My regular commute involves some farmers fields as well as proper bike paths and so far the bike is coping well....

http://www.cambridgecyclecompany.co....roducts_id=131

My commuter....
 

2007 TREK 7.3fx. Nice bike, gets the job done.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1143/...0c000d27_b.jpg

I just purchased a customized Azor from The Dutch Bike Company. It's from their 'Mechanic' series - called a 108.

I've put 70 miles on it so far - it's a great ride.

I wanted a steel lugged frame that could take potholes and mild offroading without breaking teeth and I needed a better geometry and fit on the frame than what I had before. After looking at a number of other builders and companies, I went with the 108 since it had (along with the solid frame that fits me nicely), a set of components and accessories that I wouldn't have to buy separately and then customize. Everything in one utilitarian package. Plus, the bike was immediately available - no interminable wait.

http://sulfurstar.com/images/108_3.jpg

http://sulfurstar.com/images/108_4.jpg

looks like a nexus 8?? how does it feel?
couldn't see the shifter, is it a revoshift or trigger type??

It is a Nexus 8 - and has a grip shifter. I prefer it over the trigger - I don't experience the *chunk* *chunk* between gears as much - more smooth shifting.

However, it appears this particular hub is geared higher than my previous one. Is this possible? Are they adjustable?

the cog and chain ring can be changed, and that can effect how it feels.

I think it was because I had the dynamo on. :o

Still gotta get used to that. I was going to have the lights on as 'dayrunners' (front and back lights are both powered by the Shimano hub up front) but I think I'll wait until it's dark now.

The 1911 Keeps the dogs away when I'm riding to work also!