Commuter Bicycle Pics
10-18-07 | 12:10 PM
#2278
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Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Wellington, New Zealand
Bikes: Thorn Nomad S+S, Trek 520 - 2007 (out on loan), and a crap Repco MTB
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10-18-07 | 12:17 PM
#2280
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Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Wellington, New Zealand
Bikes: Thorn Nomad S+S, Trek 520 - 2007 (out on loan), and a crap Repco MTB
Thanks! Yeah a 2007 520. I'm just taking a break on my round the world at the moment. Got a job at Thorn cycles in the UK, so I swapped the drops for the Trekking bars.
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10-18-07 | 02:09 PM
#2282
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Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Wellington, New Zealand
Bikes: Thorn Nomad S+S, Trek 520 - 2007 (out on loan), and a crap Repco MTB
yeah, its where I keep my tools. Love it!
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10-19-07 | 10:32 PM
#2285
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Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 488
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From: Green Bay, WI
Bikes: Kona Dr Dew, Lemond Le Alp, Mongoss NX-7, Trek T200 Tandem
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10-20-07 | 03:07 PM
#2287
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Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 389
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From: Montréal, QC, Canada
Bikes: Surly 1x1 with Nexux 8 "Red line"
Here's the bike I just built in time for winter!
Nexus 8R25 (Red Line) on a Surly 1x1 with Alfine shifter! I'm telling you it's a dream to ride on!
I still have some adjustments to do on the dash and my 18T sprocket hasn't arrived yet (not it's a 21T).
The owner of the bike shop even said that they'll be ordering Nexus 8 equipped bikes since he's so amazed!
The pictures don't totally do justice to the amazing green of the frame, I did my best with the lighting nature gave me on this overcast day.
The Alfine shifter is amazing.
My beloved Brooks B-17.
The black Nexus 8R25.
I'm amazed that it makes no noise, except when free-wheeling. It's awesome compared to the noisy Nexus 3 that's on my father's bike.
Nexus 8R25 (Red Line) on a Surly 1x1 with Alfine shifter! I'm telling you it's a dream to ride on!
I still have some adjustments to do on the dash and my 18T sprocket hasn't arrived yet (not it's a 21T).
The owner of the bike shop even said that they'll be ordering Nexus 8 equipped bikes since he's so amazed!
The pictures don't totally do justice to the amazing green of the frame, I did my best with the lighting nature gave me on this overcast day.
The Alfine shifter is amazing.
My beloved Brooks B-17.
The black Nexus 8R25.
I'm amazed that it makes no noise, except when free-wheeling. It's awesome compared to the noisy Nexus 3 that's on my father's bike.
Last edited by pluc; 10-20-07 at 03:17 PM.
10-20-07 | 03:27 PM
#2288
tired
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 5,651
Likes: 2
From: Portland, OR
Bikes: Breezer Uptown 8, U frame
Pluc, that bike is hot!
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10-20-07 | 05:20 PM
#2290
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Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 389
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From: Montréal, QC, Canada
Bikes: Surly 1x1 with Nexux 8 "Red line"
Thank you Donna! I'm very proud of it too!
The hose clamps are there to hold the trailer hitch. The rod is part of it.
They're a bit too long now (it's annoying when you put panniers on) but I'll cut them as soon as I get the proper hardware for it.
The hose clamps are there to hold the trailer hitch. The rod is part of it.
They're a bit too long now (it's annoying when you put panniers on) but I'll cut them as soon as I get the proper hardware for it.
10-21-07 | 10:50 PM
#2291
I like chrome.
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 285
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From: Northeast
Bikes: 1983 Specialized Stumpjumper, 1986 Mongoose ATB
Pluc-
That is a sweet ride you put together. I put together a black surly 1x1 this past summer with the same drive train (nexus redline) and the alfine shifter. It is indeed a very nice ride. I ended up selling it to a close friend of mine who loves it. I am thinking about building up another one when the orange 1x1 is released. I'll take a few pictures when I see my friend tomorrow and post them here.
That is a sweet ride you put together. I put together a black surly 1x1 this past summer with the same drive train (nexus redline) and the alfine shifter. It is indeed a very nice ride. I ended up selling it to a close friend of mine who loves it. I am thinking about building up another one when the orange 1x1 is released. I'll take a few pictures when I see my friend tomorrow and post them here.
10-22-07 | 05:12 PM
#2292
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
You know, I'm glad I wasn't the only one. I sold my Tacoma a month ago, and I was looking at that pic thinking "man, that's a sweet Land Rover."
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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
10-22-07 | 06:02 PM
#2294
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Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 389
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From: Montréal, QC, Canada
Bikes: Surly 1x1 with Nexux 8 "Red line"
10-23-07 | 11:18 AM
#2296
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Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 6,566
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From: Berwyn PA
Bikes: I hate bikes!
PM me I'll give you the money! (Kidding) I only said so because I went though a similar situation stem riser & all) and when I was able to get a larger used bike, I felt a lot more comfortable.
10-23-07 | 08:47 PM
#2298
tired
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 5,651
Likes: 2
From: Portland, OR
Bikes: Breezer Uptown 8, U frame
Heh, I know that Jamis.
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10-23-07 | 10:56 PM
#2299
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Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 3,693
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It's been a great do-everything bike, but after 4000 miles of using it as pretty much my only ride, I'm realizing my priorities are shifting a little bit (newfound cyclocross addition) so I'm selling the Jamis, buying a dedicated cross bike, and this winter break I'll be building my old bridgestone into a commuter/tourer on the cheap.
When I first got it I had this vision of doing lots of touring, which just hasn't really panned out.
10-24-07 | 06:45 AM
#2300
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Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,845
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From: Marfan Syndrome-Clyde-DFW, TX
Bikes: Fuji Touring Xtracycle, Merlin Road, Bacchetta Giro 26 (Sold), Challenge Hurricane, Cruzbike Sofrider
Xtracyclized Fuji Touring
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And yes I use the drops. Last night I used them for at least 10 miles of my commute, evil headwind.