Commuter Bicycle Pics
04-03-07 | 03:02 PM
#1703
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Joined: Jun 2006
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Bikes: ANT Club Racer, 2004 Trek 520
I posted my brevet bike to the Long Distance forum a week or so ago, but posting it here too, since I also use it as a commuter.
Custom ANT Club Racer
Drivetrain is mixed Shimano Ultegra and Deore XT.
Wheels are hand-built 36 spoke 700C on Mavic Open Sports with an ultegra hub on the back and Schmidt dynamo up front.
Fenders are full-size Honjos, with tail-light mounted on the rear fender.
Lighting system is a pair of E6's mounted on a custom built lighting bracket
Nitto handlebars, bar end shifters, technomic stem, and Chris King headset for the cockpit.
When I commute, the rack supports a pair of 46L MEC Serratus Aqua-Not panniers.
more pics: on my LJ gallery.
Custom ANT Club Racer
Drivetrain is mixed Shimano Ultegra and Deore XT.
Wheels are hand-built 36 spoke 700C on Mavic Open Sports with an ultegra hub on the back and Schmidt dynamo up front.
Fenders are full-size Honjos, with tail-light mounted on the rear fender.
Lighting system is a pair of E6's mounted on a custom built lighting bracket
Nitto handlebars, bar end shifters, technomic stem, and Chris King headset for the cockpit.
When I commute, the rack supports a pair of 46L MEC Serratus Aqua-Not panniers.
more pics: on my LJ gallery.
04-03-07 | 04:29 PM
#1705
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Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 181
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From: Pays-Bas
Bikes: Koga Kimera Team Edition (2011) & TREK 5200 US Postal (2004)
Originally Posted by DerekU2
Do you have a closer shot of the front end of the bike on the left? I'm curious as to how the hell that child seat works.
I only have a photo of two years ago to give you a little peek.
Last edited by 2thamaxx; 04-03-07 at 04:34 PM.
04-03-07 | 04:46 PM
#1706
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Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 765
Likes: 1
From: Jacksonville Florida
Bikes: Raleigh Glacier MTB/Commuter. Cannondale CAAD5, Windsor Timeline fixed gear
Picture of my new/ first commuter bike
It is a Raliegh Glacier
Trek Rack
Bell Headlight and Taillight
Cateye Enduro 8 computer
Publix Milk Crate
I just started commuting to work on it 2 weeks ago, I had to replace the BB last weekend after I put 150 miles on it, other then that it has been a great bike for me. Not much to look at but it works for me!
The only plans I have for changing this bike is that I want to go to some slicks and some fenders possibly. I am waiting for the old tires to wear out before I do that thought so I dont have an extra set of tires just laying around. (Also I dont know what width tires I want for it yet either)
It is a Raliegh Glacier
Trek Rack
Bell Headlight and Taillight
Cateye Enduro 8 computer
Publix Milk Crate
I just started commuting to work on it 2 weeks ago, I had to replace the BB last weekend after I put 150 miles on it, other then that it has been a great bike for me. Not much to look at but it works for me!
The only plans I have for changing this bike is that I want to go to some slicks and some fenders possibly. I am waiting for the old tires to wear out before I do that thought so I dont have an extra set of tires just laying around. (Also I dont know what width tires I want for it yet either)
04-04-07 | 05:28 PM
#1707
Get on your bikes & ride!
Joined: May 2006
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From: Lextown
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This bike is the cat's pajamas...very nice build!! The only thing I would change would be the saddle. Wouldn't happen to be a 58cm, would it? (Hope you didn't mind me posting a few of my favorite pics from your link.) One more question. Who designed/fabricated your custom front light rack?
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Last edited by xB_Nutt; 04-04-07 at 05:35 PM.
04-04-07 | 08:40 PM
#1708
Commuter
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
From: Ottawa, Canada
Bikes: Miyata 310, Rocky Mountain Sherpa, Nishika Landau
New Commuter
Hello, this is my first post in these forums. I just purchased a used bike as a commuter to get to and from work on the cheap. Its nothing special, but the wheels turn, and the engine gets upgraded it seems every ride!
The only thing which concerns me are the brakes, I think they are too old and need to be replaced, but I can't afford it right now and I don't really know what is involved, so the bike will have to perform as is for now. It is an old Raleigh Record with I'm pretty sure almost all original parts. I added the rack and of course the hideously inefficient U-Lock myself.
The only thing which concerns me are the brakes, I think they are too old and need to be replaced, but I can't afford it right now and I don't really know what is involved, so the bike will have to perform as is for now. It is an old Raleigh Record with I'm pretty sure almost all original parts. I added the rack and of course the hideously inefficient U-Lock myself.
04-04-07 | 09:01 PM
#1709
tired
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 5,651
Likes: 2
From: Portland, OR
Bikes: Breezer Uptown 8, U frame
Originally Posted by DerekU2
Do you have a closer shot of the front end of the bike on the left? I'm curious as to how the hell that child seat works.
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04-05-07 | 05:41 AM
#1710
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Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,117
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Bikes: ANT Club Racer, 2004 Trek 520
Originally Posted by xB_Nutt
This bike is the cat's pajamas...very nice build!! The only thing I would change would be the saddle. Wouldn't happen to be a 58cm, would it? (Hope you didn't mind me posting a few of my favorite pics from your link.) One more question. Who designed/fabricated your custom front light rack?
the rack was designed and built by Mike Flanigan of ANT. I was originally just going to have the lights mounted to the bike fork, but he thought it would be wiser to create some kind of mounting bracket to protect them in case of falls or tipovers.
Unfortunately, if you're considering getting one, he only builds the racks as specific custom accessories for the bikes that he builds.
04-05-07 | 06:32 AM
#1711
Code Warrior
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 620
Likes: 0
From: South suburbs of Chicago, Illinois
Bikes: Schwinn MTB/Raleigh Marathon
Originally Posted by SSmith
Hello, this is my first post in these forums. I just purchased a used bike as a commuter to get to and from work on the cheap. Its nothing special, but the wheels turn, and the engine gets upgraded it seems every ride!
The only thing which concerns me are the brakes, I think they are too old and need to be replaced, but I can't afford it right now and I don't really know what is involved, so the bike will have to perform as is for now. It is an old Raleigh Record with I'm pretty sure almost all original parts. I added the rack and of course the hideously inefficient U-Lock myself.
The only thing which concerns me are the brakes, I think they are too old and need to be replaced, but I can't afford it right now and I don't really know what is involved, so the bike will have to perform as is for now. It is an old Raleigh Record with I'm pretty sure almost all original parts. I added the rack and of course the hideously inefficient U-Lock myself.
It might be helpful to you.
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04-05-07 | 04:30 PM
#1712
Get on your bikes & ride!
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 1,069
Likes: 1
From: Lextown
Bikes: See signature (it varys day to day)
Originally Posted by spokenword
no problem at all.
the rack was designed and built by Mike Flanigan of ANT. I was originally just going to have the lights mounted to the bike fork, but he thought it would be wiser to create some kind of mounting bracket to protect them in case of falls or tipovers.
Unfortunately, if you're considering getting one, he only builds the racks as specific custom accessories for the bikes that he builds.
the rack was designed and built by Mike Flanigan of ANT. I was originally just going to have the lights mounted to the bike fork, but he thought it would be wiser to create some kind of mounting bracket to protect them in case of falls or tipovers.
Unfortunately, if you're considering getting one, he only builds the racks as specific custom accessories for the bikes that he builds.
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04-05-07 | 05:27 PM
#1713
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Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 467
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From: Boston, MA
Bikes: 2005 Orbea Dauphine, 1997 GT Timberline
Originally Posted by donnamb
You can get similar seats in North America. I have only heard good things from the people around here who use them.
04-05-07 | 05:27 PM
#1714
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Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 467
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From: Boston, MA
Bikes: 2005 Orbea Dauphine, 1997 GT Timberline
Originally Posted by MyBikeGotStolen
Picture of my new/ first commuter bike
It is a Raliegh Glacier
Trek Rack
Bell Headlight and Taillight
Cateye Enduro 8 computer
Publix Milk Crate
I just started commuting to work on it 2 weeks ago, I had to replace the BB last weekend after I put 150 miles on it, other then that it has been a great bike for me. Not much to look at but it works for me!
The only plans I have for changing this bike is that I want to go to some slicks and some fenders possibly. I am waiting for the old tires to wear out before I do that thought so I dont have an extra set of tires just laying around. (Also I dont know what width tires I want for it yet either)
It is a Raliegh Glacier
Trek Rack
Bell Headlight and Taillight
Cateye Enduro 8 computer
Publix Milk Crate
I just started commuting to work on it 2 weeks ago, I had to replace the BB last weekend after I put 150 miles on it, other then that it has been a great bike for me. Not much to look at but it works for me!
The only plans I have for changing this bike is that I want to go to some slicks and some fenders possibly. I am waiting for the old tires to wear out before I do that thought so I dont have an extra set of tires just laying around. (Also I dont know what width tires I want for it yet either)
04-05-07 | 05:46 PM
#1715
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Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 873
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From: Livonia, MI
Bikes: Pacific Duece AL with mods
Originally Posted by DerekU2
It looks like you need a new chain... Looks kind of rusted.
I <3 Biopace
04-05-07 | 07:27 PM
#1716
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Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 765
Likes: 1
From: Jacksonville Florida
Bikes: Raleigh Glacier MTB/Commuter. Cannondale CAAD5, Windsor Timeline fixed gear
I just bought the bike about 3 weeks ago and at the time knew nothing about bikes (still dont actually). I agree that I do need a new chain, maybe something I can do this weekend if I have the time. Last weekend it was $40 for a BB 
. So between a new BB and a new chain, that will double the price I paid for the bike......
. So between a new BB and a new chain, that will double the price I paid for the bike......
04-05-07 | 07:50 PM
#1717
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Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 4,270
Likes: 12
From: Toronto, ON
Originally Posted by 2thamaxx
No problemo, but I have to take a shot later this week then.
I only have a photo of two years ago to give you a little peek
I only have a photo of two years ago to give you a little peek
04-05-07 | 08:53 PM
#1718
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 873
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From: Livonia, MI
Bikes: Pacific Duece AL with mods
Originally Posted by MyBikeGotStolen
I just bought the bike about 3 weeks ago and at the time knew nothing about bikes (still dont actually). I agree that I do need a new chain, maybe something I can do this weekend if I have the time. Last weekend it was $40 for a BB . So between a new BB and a new chain, that will double the price I paid for the bike......
. So between a new BB and a new chain, that will double the price I paid for the bike......But don't feel too bad. I paid $2 for that bike (it's posted somewhere far back in this thread) and had to replace the BB bearings and buy a seat post. I spent many times my initial investment getting mine on the road.
04-07-07 | 09:42 PM
#1721
RacingBear
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 9,053
Likes: 68
From: NorCal
Originally Posted by voileauciel
HOLD IT! Waaaaaaaiiiit a minute here...you commute on THAT?
Good beans, I'd be scared poop-less of having it scratched, doored, stolen or otherwise molested...
Do be careful, kind Sir.
Good beans, I'd be scared poop-less of having it scratched, doored, stolen or otherwise molested...
Do be careful, kind Sir.
Just the only picture I had of it, so I used it.
04-09-07 | 11:10 AM
#1724
tired
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 5,651
Likes: 2
From: Portland, OR
Bikes: Breezer Uptown 8, U frame
Woo-hoo! A message that metro Detroiters really need to see...
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04-09-07 | 11:16 AM
#1725
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Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 873
Likes: 0
From: Livonia, MI
Bikes: Pacific Duece AL with mods
Originally Posted by donnamb
Woo-hoo! A message that metro Detroiters really need to see...