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Old 10-13-11, 11:40 PM
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Current commuter, a dirty Surly Steamroller

In the process of building up my commuting/touring bicycle, but is missing a few parts; Front Derailleur, new handlebars are on the way, Fork cable guide, and new tires.


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Old 10-15-11, 09:54 AM
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360 pages, more yak then pics....sad!
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Getting my '04' Kona Unit Ready for winter. Added a Big Dumb Fender™ today, now all thats left is to mount my Nokian W240's....



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This is what I use for commuting
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ooooh la la! I love this retro beauty!!

Originally Posted by FlippingHades
Here's my latest commuter bike, a Kogswell Porteur/Randonneur. I finished the build this weekend. It will eventually sport a large cargo rack on the front, instead of the mini-rack it's got now.

Lots more pictures here: https://flickr.com/photos/aalpern/set...7594223239775/






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Old 10-15-11, 10:52 PM
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https://gitondowntheroad.blogspot.com...-in-value.html

This is the new bicycle I recently bought after I sold my car. I told myself I would directly invest (most) money from the sale into a quality commuter bicycle and I finally got around to taking some pics of my new 2011 Novara Mainline ETA, from REI. I've added a Topeak MTX Quick-Track rack, and a Topeak MTX Trunk Bag DXP w/ panniers. The trunk bag along with the snap-in-place on rack function (quick-track) is the best thing to happen to cycling since the freewheel. I now have the best of both worlds : pannier style bags that I can fold up and out of the way if needed, and a trunk bag which I've converted into a lunch cooler that can snap on or off with the (snap) of your fingers. I take it with me in my work vehicle all day, then back on the bike when it's quitting time.


I also added Planet Bike Cascadia 45mm Hybrid/Touring fenders that really tie-in to the silver accents on the bike and offer superb protection from wet & muddy roads.


Steel chromoly frame, disc brakes, moustache handlebar w/ ergonomic cork grips, 27 speeds, 700c Vittoria Randonneur's & top quality Shimano components. All in all, I'm very happy with my new investment, even happier since I got it for clearance prices, and now I have good karma on my side because the sale of my car funded this green investment.
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Old 10-16-11, 06:21 AM
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Good on ya! I'm starting to think about selling my car. It's 3.5 years old, has 40,000 miles on it and is almost paid for but the thermostat is stuck open and I haven't bothered dealing with it for the 6 or 8 weeks its been that way. I just came back from a 1300 mile vacation and used my motorcycle. Car mpg=34.1, motorcycle mpg=56, bicycle mpg=endless.
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Here's my commuter ('10 Trek FX+) . . . Vizsla optional

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Here's my commuter ('10 Trek FX+) . . . Vizsla optional

Handsome rig and pooch!
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Originally Posted by houseofreggae
https://gitondowntheroad.blogspot.com...-in-value.html

This is the new bicycle I recently bought after I sold my car. I told myself I would directly invest (most) money from the sale into a quality commuter bicycle and I finally got around to taking some pics of my new 2011 Novara Mainline ETA, from REI. I've added a Topeak MTX Quick-Track rack, and a Topeak MTX Trunk Bag DXP w/ panniers. The trunk bag along with the snap-in-place on rack function (quick-track) is the best thing to happen to cycling since the freewheel. I now have the best of both worlds : pannier style bags that I can fold up and out of the way if needed, and a trunk bag which I've converted into a lunch cooler that can snap on or off with the (snap) of your fingers. I take it with me in my work vehicle all day, then back on the bike when it's quitting time.


I also added Planet Bike Cascadia 45mm Hybrid/Touring fenders that really tie-in to the silver accents on the bike and offer superb protection from wet & muddy roads.


Steel chromoly frame, disc brakes, moustache handlebar w/ ergonomic cork grips, 27 speeds, 700c Vittoria Randonneur's & top quality Shimano components. All in all, I'm very happy with my new investment, even happier since I got it for clearance prices, and now I have good karma on my side because the sale of my car funded this green investment.

Please tell me where you bought the pannier style bags they look great...
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Originally Posted by houseofreggae
Nice bike!
If I had not started my winter bike project, the ETA would be my pick.
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Old 10-17-11, 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by justtom
Please tell me where you bought the pannier style bags they look great...
It is Topeak MTX trunk bag (either the EXP or DXP model). I have the DXP model on my Tricross. I love their flexibility.
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The iceman cometh... and we are ready.

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Here goes operation monster cross for my winter bike this year, I may have to get smaller tires to fit fenders, I tried to fit 60mm fenders and they wouldn't fit. She soon will be a proper commuter with rack and fenders once I get some tires, I can't wait to see what it looks like with the studs on.

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Nashbar X build. My first drop bar bike, rolling on my first homebuilt wheels:





Built this to race 'cross, but scheduling conflicts prevented participation this year. So I mounted fenders and bought a set of studded Hakkas so that I can use it as the backup 'muter/cat 6 race bike this winter. Hopefully I won't be working weekends next fall, so that I can get out and race the bike for real.
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Originally Posted by metalchef87
Here is my commuter as posted originally:

Here it is now, updated with drop bars and two wald baskets...I like it better





I hope you likey...
BTW - the best rear blinky light that I have used by far - and like most of you I have tried many. Made by Cateye.
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BTW - the best rear blinky light that I have used by far - and like most of you I have tried many. Made by Cateye.
After having my magicshine rear light, I'll never rely on a AA/AAA powered light again. Blinding motorists one strobe at a time!
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BTW - the best rear blinky light that I have used by far - and like most of you I have tried many. Made by Cateye.
+1. Love mine.
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Originally Posted by GriddleCakes
Nashbar X build. My first drop bar bike, rolling on my first homebuilt wheels:

Built this to race 'cross, but scheduling conflicts prevented participation this year. So I mounted fenders and bought a set of studded Hakkas so that I can use it as the backup 'muter/cat 6 race bike this winter. Hopefully I won't be working weekends next fall, so that I can get out and race the bike for real.
Awesome Cat 6 Racer...
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My Ride

When I bought my house this past April I bought a bike since the house sits on a hill with other track homes I figured I better have a bike with gears. So I got this nice Trek Wahoo 29er 2012 model and I just recently added the fenders to get it set for winter since I'm in snow country.

I try to ride everyday except the last two days I didn't because on Saturday I joined the world in protest but I rode my bike 65 miles round trip and it was up hill all the way back so I was pretty sore the next day. Yesterday, the winds were gusting 40-50 miles all day long and since I was still sore I chose not to ride. But today I rode and it was great as always. I really enjoy this bike, I've also added a mirror which I always have on all my bikes and I put some ergo grips which I've had on my last two bikes. Those that haven't tried the ergo grips I highly recommend them.

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New photos of my bike and the front rack I just installed, a Jandd Extreme. My first choice was actually a 'Surly Nice Rack', but this was half the price.





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Old 10-20-11, 06:41 PM
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I may have to install a rack too. I really didn't want to but winter commuting is going to be really hard without it.
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