Commuter Bicycle Pics
07-24-07 | 11:15 AM
#2051
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 486
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From: Wichita KS USA
Bikes: Surly Crosscheck w Nexus 8 drivetrain set up as a commuter/tourer. Old and quick '89 Trek 1200. 08 Fisher Cobia 29er
Its one of these (Nashbar townie basket, just a fold-up grocery bag panier)
07-24-07 | 08:27 PM
#2053
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 765
Likes: 1
From: Jacksonville Florida
Bikes: Raleigh Glacier MTB/Commuter. Cannondale CAAD5, Windsor Timeline fixed gear
Its one of these (Nashbar townie basket, just a fold-up grocery bag panier)
Great, thanks for point these out, and they are now on sale. I think I might order some to replace the ugly milk crate on the bike now.
07-24-07 | 08:35 PM
#2054
YAT-YAS
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 820
Likes: 0
From: Highland, IN
Bikes: Old Green
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Master Guns Crittle, You out there??
"A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently and die gallantly. Specialization is for insects." -Robert A. Heinlein
Master Guns Crittle, You out there??
"A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently and die gallantly. Specialization is for insects." -Robert A. Heinlein
07-24-07 | 09:09 PM
#2055
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 486
Likes: 0
From: Wichita KS USA
Bikes: Surly Crosscheck w Nexus 8 drivetrain set up as a commuter/tourer. Old and quick '89 Trek 1200. 08 Fisher Cobia 29er
I highly recommend them, especially for $10 each. they also include a neon-colored raincover hidden in a pocket on the bottom. They sag a bit with really heavy stuff (case of soda or gallon of milk), but they are quite useful. I keep one of them on the bike at all times.
07-25-07 | 12:07 PM
#2056
On my TARDIScycle!
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 3,925
Likes: 3
From: Eastside Seattlite Termite Mound
Bikes: Trek 520, Trek Navigator 300, Peugeot Versailles PE10DE
Yeah...I'm not a hardcore ride in the drops kind of guy.....they were raised about as high as they could functionally go. Now I'm swapping them out altogether for trekking bars.
07-27-07 | 07:40 PM
#2057
Daily Rider
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 639
Likes: 0
From: Boulder, CO
Bikes: 89 Bridgestone MB-3, 93 Bridgestone RB-1,93 Bridgestone MB-1, 95 Klein Fervor, 02 BikeE AT, 06 Surly Cross-check, 8? Schwinn Frontier
Some updated pix of my Xcheck with the new front basket and shellaced bars for the summer.
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2014E-JOE
07-28-07 | 08:13 AM
#2058
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 226
Likes: 0
From: Austin TX.
07-28-07 | 09:13 AM
#2060
Uh, they didn't look particularly high to me, they are not even at seat level. Roadies might think they are too low, but hey, it's your transportation to work, not the Tour de France. Nothing wrong with being able to enjoy the view on your commute/tour/whatever.
07-28-07 | 10:47 AM
#2062
Junior Member
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 22
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canadiantire bikes
i have always rode supercycle [canadiantire brand] bikes and find them durrable, i ride all year round all 240 lbs , i much prefer winter tahn summer roding, i also own a ironhorse maverik comuter that i bought this june , its a great bike , but i mostly use my supercycle thrill and have had no problems[it's a heavy beast especially up hill , but i love it , it sure makes riding other bikes a breeze, again it seems to me that supercycle is durable bikes for those who can't afford the name brands.
07-28-07 | 09:17 PM
#2064
YAT-YAS
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 820
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From: Highland, IN
Bikes: Old Green
Ok... I got this in an E-mail... I dont know who took it, made it, or if its even real... But DAMN!
Apologies to anyone who's already posted this
Billy
Apologies to anyone who's already posted this
Billy
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Master Guns Crittle, You out there??
"A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently and die gallantly. Specialization is for insects." -Robert A. Heinlein
Master Guns Crittle, You out there??
"A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently and die gallantly. Specialization is for insects." -Robert A. Heinlein
07-29-07 | 07:56 AM
#2065
Daily Rider
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 639
Likes: 0
From: Boulder, CO
Bikes: 89 Bridgestone MB-3, 93 Bridgestone RB-1,93 Bridgestone MB-1, 95 Klein Fervor, 02 BikeE AT, 06 Surly Cross-check, 8? Schwinn Frontier
Yep. $10.00 plux a $6.00 basket from target. Attaches the cantilever studs.
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2006SurlyCrosscheck]
1995KleinFervor
1993BstoneRB1
2007IROSSBFGS
1986PanasonicDX4000
2014E-JOE
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2006SurlyCrosscheck]
1995KleinFervor
1993BstoneRB1
2007IROSSBFGS
1986PanasonicDX4000
2014E-JOE
07-29-07 | 11:12 AM
#2067
^_^
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 657
Likes: 0
From: New Hampshire
Bikes: Cannondale System Six, Specialized FSR-XC, Specialized Langster, Univega Arrow Spot, Raleigh Sports
While my cross bike is down...
Observations:
Instead of kids calling me nerd or geek I get alot of "cool bike" comments from the non-biking crowd.
I can't catch roadies anymore and they all look at me like I'm totally ******** now.
Much to my surprise, my commute takes only 5-10 minutes longer than my cross bike over 13 miles. (10-30% longer)
It's kinda fun running right over every pothole and jumping onto and off every curb.
Observations:
Instead of kids calling me nerd or geek I get alot of "cool bike" comments from the non-biking crowd.
I can't catch roadies anymore and they all look at me like I'm totally ******** now.
Much to my surprise, my commute takes only 5-10 minutes longer than my cross bike over 13 miles. (10-30% longer)
It's kinda fun running right over every pothole and jumping onto and off every curb.
Last edited by Industrial; 07-29-07 at 11:40 AM.
07-30-07 | 06:45 PM
#2069
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 765
Likes: 1
From: Jacksonville Florida
Bikes: Raleigh Glacier MTB/Commuter. Cannondale CAAD5, Windsor Timeline fixed gear
How you like that Mercier? I think I'm going to end up ordering one soon. If bikesdirect ever gets on in my size.
08-03-07 | 09:42 PM
#2070
Senior Member
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 1,766
Likes: 0
From: North of the 49th Parallel (GPS grid soon)
Bikes: MTB Peugoet Canyon (forgot the model), Nikishi? roadbike, MTB custom build,
While my cross bike is down...
Observations:
Instead of kids calling me nerd or geek I get alot of "cool bike" comments from the non-biking crowd.
I can't catch roadies anymore and they all look at me like I'm totally ******** now.
Much to my surprise, my commute takes only 5-10 minutes longer than my cross bike over 13 miles. (10-30% longer)
It's kinda fun running right over every pothole and jumping onto and off every curb.
Observations:
Instead of kids calling me nerd or geek I get alot of "cool bike" comments from the non-biking crowd.
I can't catch roadies anymore and they all look at me like I'm totally ******** now.
Much to my surprise, my commute takes only 5-10 minutes longer than my cross bike over 13 miles. (10-30% longer)
It's kinda fun running right over every pothole and jumping onto and off every curb.
Fox Jersey
08-05-07 | 12:45 PM
#2073
^_^
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 657
Likes: 0
From: New Hampshire
Bikes: Cannondale System Six, Specialized FSR-XC, Specialized Langster, Univega Arrow Spot, Raleigh Sports
My cross bike is back now! I got tired of looking like a rolling Cannondale billboard so I ordered some blue reflective tape...which came in yesterday. I'm undecided if I should add some "Huffy" stickers to it now or make it so my bike says "Can o' ale".
Before: (my bike says Cannondale no less than 12 times)
After:
Flashed:
Kinda makes me ill to cover up the made in USA bit. What do you guys think?
08-05-07 | 06:23 PM
#2074
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 255
Likes: 0
From: Minneapolis, MN
Bikes: Burley Runabout 7 and Specialized Allez Elite
That looks great! You matched the tape really well!
I, on the other hand, was not able to match my bar tape so well to the rest of my bike, but I still <3 it!!
The new-to-me summer commuter is (I think) an '84 Bridgestone 300:
The bad weather commuter is a 2003 Burley Runabout:
The fixer-upper is an '86 or '87 Trek Elance 400:
I am using this bike to learn how to fix bikes. My plan is to build it into a fixie..
And my fun bike / weekend ride is a 2007 Specialize Allez Elite:
I need to get a better pic of that one, I think..
Maybe I have too many bikes. I dunno. They all serve different purposes for me. And anyway, my boyfriend and I leased a brand new car about a month ago and I haven't driven it, which for some reason makes me proud!!
Edit: Fixed the links!
I, on the other hand, was not able to match my bar tape so well to the rest of my bike, but I still <3 it!!
The new-to-me summer commuter is (I think) an '84 Bridgestone 300:
The bad weather commuter is a 2003 Burley Runabout:
The fixer-upper is an '86 or '87 Trek Elance 400:
I am using this bike to learn how to fix bikes. My plan is to build it into a fixie..
And my fun bike / weekend ride is a 2007 Specialize Allez Elite:
I need to get a better pic of that one, I think..
Maybe I have too many bikes. I dunno. They all serve different purposes for me. And anyway, my boyfriend and I leased a brand new car about a month ago and I haven't driven it, which for some reason makes me proud!!
Edit: Fixed the links!
Last edited by madfiNch; 08-05-07 at 06:35 PM.
08-07-07 | 07:45 AM
#2075
Just Peddlin' Along
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 931
Likes: 1
From: VA
Just finished my new commuter/cross pit bike.
Moto Fantom Cross
Ultegra/Tiagra/Truvativ Drivetrain & Components
Shown with cross wheels/tires. Commuter has Ultegra/OP w/ Marathon Plus 32
Built up with extra parts in the garage. Total Cost: Frameset $200, MP $50.
I will add rack if necessary but everything (laptop, clothes, etc) fits in the Timbuk2 messenger bag.
Moto Fantom Cross
Ultegra/Tiagra/Truvativ Drivetrain & Components
Shown with cross wheels/tires. Commuter has Ultegra/OP w/ Marathon Plus 32
Built up with extra parts in the garage. Total Cost: Frameset $200, MP $50.
I will add rack if necessary but everything (laptop, clothes, etc) fits in the Timbuk2 messenger bag.
Last edited by SaddleBags; 08-07-07 at 09:02 AM.