Thanks! I love it!

New bike!
 

I realized the Orbea Satellite didn't really cut it for a commuter. Disc brakes get in the way to securely mount a rear rack plus fenders, and the bike is too expensive looking to leave it outside unattended. I was always nervous about getting it stolen.

So I decided to get me a cheapo commuter, and repurpose the Orbea to pure MTB duty.

Second hand market here is nonexistant, and I didn't want a Xmart bike, so I got me a cheap new Conor AFX 8500 V.

The Conor has a Taiwan-made 6061 T6 frame, wich is more than I expected, and full Alivio gearset.

After mounting all the bells and whistles, there's the final configuration:

-Conor AFX 8500 V
-2 x Schwalbe Marathon Supreme 26x2.00
-Aluminum rear rack
-SKS fenders
-Wire basket
-Cateyes HL-EL530 and TL-LD600-R
-Kalloy cheapo horns
-Brooks Flyer
---- 35 pounds. So far so good.

Then add 3 Abus locks: Granit X-Plus 54, Steel-O-Flex Granit X-Plus 1050 and Millennio 895, with a combined weight of 10 pounds.

So I ended with 680 € worth of fully equipped 45 pounder commuter (ouch!) So much for cheap. Anyway, it's cheaper than the Orbea's retail price, and I already had all the addons.

But I already love it. I can bomb in and out of curbs, ride over potholes, cobblestones, etc... without worrying of the bike folding under me.
Also, I keep the Marathons at 50 psi front, 60 rear, so the contact patch on pavement is under 15 mm wide. When I'm on the bike lane it goes smooth and fast.

I'm tinkering with the riding stance. I'm aiming to get the lowest possible stance without going dropbars.

Here's some crappy phone pics:

Here it is now, with the fenders, rack, panniers...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3162/...53ba4a.jpg?v=0

Buddha on the dashboard...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3076/...7a3ae0.jpg?v=0

You've got the Buddha, now the only enlightenment you need is a Dinotte headlight!

(bad joke, I know...)

sweet ride though, it's great with those fenders on it!

Scott Sandoa, no idea what year. Cost $30 at a garage sale. Cleanded it up, changed from knobbys to slicks, new tubes, fresh bar tape and freddy fenders. Under $100 so far. Will be my foul weather beater and commuter. SO will tote junior with it. If anyone has info on the Scott Sandoa and would like to share, it would be appreciated.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y25...n/PICT5857.jpg

Noice ! I recently got a portland as well !! Its loaded and ready. I will post pics soon !

I've got the same bike. Looking for new tires though. The stock ones are BEASTS. What repair stand is that? Do you like it? Are you able to do any torquing on the bike without losing stability? Does it hold the front wheel?

I sold my Park stand that held the bike by the bottom bracket and dropouts because It didn't accommodate bikes with fenders and also my new commuters don't have quick releases. I haven't been too impressed with the Ultimate Repair stand I replaced it with.

Also - it looks like that rear fender isn't adjusted properly.

It's the Spin Doctor Essential II Workstand. It's not great, it's a little too low, so I have to bend down or sit in a chair to work on the chain/derailer.

I've fixed the fender already, thanks!

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/9132/db011ry8.jpg
Here's my ride. I commute about 2 days/wk. 32 mile RT...most of it on the Henry Hudson Greenway. Very comfortable, but heavy. I added the Axiom rack, Forte Campus pedals and Profile bar ends. Planning to ride this on the 5 boro tour this weekend. I'm pretty jacked up about it.

Very cool!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...ben/bike-1.jpg
Schwinn Traveler w/ Nexus 8sp.
This bicycle is meant to replace my old 68cm Bridgestone 400 that broke on the seat mast tube and also on the rear triangle. Luckily this bicycle is just as tall. I have a 44tooth chainring because I was thinking of installing a Hebie Chainglider. This bicycle will replace my Giant Cypress as my winter bicycle and I will be a two bicycle person.

It's the Jolly Red Giant! 68?!

http://ouyang.smugmug.com/photos/285957014_euyaR-L.jpg

Surly LHT, 54 cm, in Sage green.

Built with:

• Shimano old-school XTR drivetrain
• Rivendell friction down-tube shifters
• Nitto lugged & filet-brazed threadless stem with mustache bar
• Paul brakes (yes, picture has Onzo HO brakes but one of the arms had since cracked :eek:)
• Vintage White Industries hubs with OCR rear rim
• Dinotte front and rear lights
• Planet Bike Cascadia fenders
• Continental 26x1.6 tires with anti-puncture belt and sealant in tubes (I don't carry extra tube/pump)

Yes, it's really clean for a daily commuter because the picture was taken immediately after a rare wash.

yep 68. Im 6'7"

What pannier is that? Where'd you get it from? It looks absolutely perfect for what i want.

That is THE HOTNESS

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2197/...0ae8761ba8.jpg

My 2008 Downtube 8H

Mine wants to say hello to yours! :)
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/a...5/IMG_0257.jpg
Its an '07 with some add-ons.

Loaded up with groceries

http://www.bikemandan.com/stuff/IMG_2250.JPG

1978 Allpro 10speed
Planetbike Fenders
Blackburn Mars 3.0 Tailight
ViewPoint Flare 5 LED Headlight
may put on a rack soon...
http://photos-b.ak.facebook.com/phot...77641_2681.jpg

dwoloz: What kickstand is that?

Nice bike by the way!

The kickstand is made by specialized, I can tell from the red "s"

I pretty much had to do the same thing. I started having issues with my neck and back from my messenger bag but now that I've added a rack and panniers to my fixie/ss it's gone. Doesn't look too bad either. I think I'll get an old mt bike and rack it up as a truck and try to keep my fixie stripped for light days. Love the look of the bike.

Cheers!

Nice Shot
 

Thanks for sharing, proves functionality not just show. Pass one of them pale ales :)

Here are two newer of my my bike, which however i will be replacing as i don't like the shocks, or the gearing, or the handlebars.

http://www.2404.org/smull/bike1.jpg

http://www.2404.org/smull/bike2.jpg

That is one serious mudflap on the front of the Iron Horse! Homemade?

I am loving the very tall red Traveler with the very tall stem for the very tall man. Hats off to you for not only finding a very tall bike but then building it with style.

My (soon-to-be ex) rain bike:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3042/...e11eed_o_d.jpg

and my sun bike:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3158/...c64c1d_o_d.jpg

I live in the Pacific Northwest, hence the fenders and the rain jacket strapped to the rack on the sun bike.

Actually, it's a Brown Ale. Downtown Brown, brewed by Lost Coast Brewery in Eureka, California. One of my all time favorite Browns.