Nice looking! Reminds me of my Schwinn...kinda.

I really dig that circle in the middle of the frame. That sucker must weigh as much as an old Schwinn!

It weigh 19.3 kg. The circle is supposed to make it "forte" ("strong"), to last many years. It´s the most common bicycle in Brazil, mainly in small cities.

Just got my new bike yesterday.

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/h...y/100_1622.jpg

Set it up for commuting today.

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/h...y/Commuter.jpg

Randy

Kona makes one or two that fit your price range. The Smoke 29er is around $370 CAD and comes w/ fenders. You should be able to find them in most LBS' since they're a Canadian company. There's several other companies that'd fit your budget like Schwinn, etc. so shop around.

abbynemmy: that bike looks fast.

Yep, there's 3 bike shops in my immediate vicinity and my favourite one to go to has a lot of Konas in stock. I was in there the other day imagining myself on the Dews.

Here's where I debate to myself whether I need a new bike or not: http://bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=395436

Also the more I think about it, the more longer leisure day trips are beginning to be appealing to me so I'm really thinking of either getting a bike to do that and commute or gearing my mtb up for it.

Hi. First-timer in this forum. But any excuse to show my new bike :). It will be used as a commuter for my new job, only 13 miles round trip. More pictures can be seen here, http://www.wooljersey.com/gallery/v/...pado+Commuter/


http://www.wooljersey.com/gallery/d/...2/Torpado1.jpg


http://www.wooljersey.com/gallery/d/...2/Torpado2.jpg


http://www.wooljersey.com/gallery/d/...2/Torpado6.jpg


http://www.wooljersey.com/gallery/d/...pado_Bars2.jpg

Today was a good day to commute (at least it was for me, I hope others too). Here's my Truk 1100 (Trek ;) ):
http://home.comcast.net/%7Encherry/o.../Image0004.jpg
And here it is with the trailer:
http://home.comcast.net/%7Encherry/o...Image0005a.jpg

Sorry about the size and the glare, I'm not so good with the camera (it's a phone).

Pics of my Giro 26 during it's first cruise around with my wife yesterday. Today I braved the super dense fog with it for my commute to work with it. Only have 80 miles on it so far but already have no problems starting/stopping/turning even on hills. It is definately high though I'm 6'3" and I can't flat foot it at stops while reclined or I feel like my hamstring is going to snap.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2104/...3dc7cf.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3212/...06f72e.jpg?v=0

Wow! I'd commute in plus twos, a vest and tie just because I was on this bike!

Very nice!

Nice! I have a Specialized P2 (free from a buddy) and I've been trying to figure out if I can fit a rack and fenders on it. I'm a noob at these things, so I either have to go to my LBS and pay for someone else to tell me these things or learn to do it myself, which is preferable. This was helpful because I haven't seen a lot online about retrofitting a Specialized to become a commuter. It gives me hope. :) Thanks!

My 1987 Kuwahara Cascade fixed gear mtb, now with drop bars.

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikep...iefixdrop1.jpg

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikep...iefixdrop2.jpg

Thank you! But what is a "plus twos" ?

My commuter bike for about a year now.

http://edit.81x.com/Authors/Jabberwocky/CIMG3598.JPG

To steal it, you'd have to go into my office, walk past the security guard I say hi to every morning, take the elevator to the 20 something floor, defeat the electronic lock to the floor, find my desk, grab my bike from under my desk, and walk out without any of my coworkers seeing you. Then figure out how to unfold it when you get outside. =)
http://edit.81x.com/Authors/Jabberwocky/CIMG3600.JPG

nice bike - the wonders of a folder huh.

Knickers...
"Plus two" inches below the knee or "plus fours" for more...

Love the MTB with drop bars action. What front rack is that?

His looks a lot like the Vetta I got NOS for $5 but mine doesn't have a reflector mount

Nice.

I may have to invest in a pair.

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/f...y/P1010067.jpg

Just got it today, but can't install the racks I have.

It's just a rather generic but fairly well made rack... the maker's name escapes me and the bike is spending the night at the (bike) shop as I was testing out a new build.

Mine is on the right...

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/P20two1.jpg

Thanks!!

the P2 is going to be tough to outfit as a commuter because of the geometry. You will probably need an uber long seat tube to accomodate. A good bet would be to search out a newer frame and swap all your P2 stuff over to that one. Or a newer hardrock can be picked up for around 400 now I believe.

My 'bent

bike chic in miami... taken by a friend of mine that is an amazing photographer..

http://www.flickr.com/photos/fodder/2341417080/

This is the bike I ride pretty much 95% of the time, though I find the gearing is too low... I want to go much faster.
http://bp2.blogger.com/_zyop8ch1Iag/...h/100_1814.JPG
http://bp2.blogger.com/_zyop8ch1Iag/...h/100_1814.JPG

I'm kind of new here. My commute is about 11 miles each way on rolling hills (about 1000 feet in climbing each way). I have attached a pic of my rig, let me know what you think! It's a Surly Cross Check 58cm with Ultegra front and rear dérailleurs and 105 STI shifters with a 105 12-25 freewheel. It has Jandd Mini Mountain Panniers, Planet bike fenders, two rear blinkers, FSA cranks and Mavic aksium wheel set with 700cx35 tires. I hope to get a black brooks saddle soon and maybe some new pedals.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2033/...d591c6ec60.jpg

Nice - any more pictures, specifically a side on view please?

Our Commuter / Errand runners
 

Here are flickr links to my and my wives commuter / errand runner. Please dont laugh :D

http://www.flickr.com/gp/21827948@N00/iFK333

My bike -

Mutilated Jamis Ranger 1.0
- Changed suspension fork with stiff fork
- Replaced fat tires with thin tires
- Changed handle bar to 4" high handle bar
- A little milk crate action and voilah !!!
- Cat eye double shot
- I have a blinkie on my helmet and I usually wear a reflective vest if riding at night or long distances during day

My wives bike -

Trek 7.3 FX
- Milk Crate Action
- Same thing - blinkie on helmet, and a reflective vest if night riding or long distance riding in day

I still have another extra reflective vest that I am gonna chop up and wrap it around the milk crates for more visibility ...

Any suggestions, comments, giggles, laughs jokes very welcome :D

Today.. on the way home.

http://moderngorilla.com/bike_beach.jpg

Nice looking bike. What is it?

A local newspaper is doing a column on my commuting, and they have pictures online, here:

http://post-trib.mycapture.com/mycap...istSubAlbums=0

BTW, I am planning on getting a reflective safety vast, though I am running Dinotte lights in the front and rear.

I've been waiting forever for the column to get published. Maybe the paper's management decided not to run it out of fear of losing car dealership sponsors.