Commuter Bicycle Pics
08-15-12, 04:55 AM
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This is what I used to come up with my tire pressures, and I've liked the results:
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...=1#post5320226
Tire Width=20: Pressure(psi) = 0.33 * Rider Weight in lbs + 63.33
Tire Width=23: Pressure(psi) = 0.33 * Rider Weight in lbs + 53.33
Tire Width=25: Pressure(psi) = 0.33 * Rider Weight in lbs + 43.33
Tire Width=28: Pressure(psi) = 0.33 * Rider Weight in lbs + 33.33
Tire Width=32: Pressure(psi) = 0.17 * Rider Weight in lbs + 41.67
Tire Width=37: Pressure(psi) = 0.17 * Rider Weight in lbs + 26.67
Front tire: 0.9 * pressure of rear tire
Tire Width=23: Pressure(psi) = 0.33 * Rider Weight in lbs + 53.33
Tire Width=25: Pressure(psi) = 0.33 * Rider Weight in lbs + 43.33
Tire Width=28: Pressure(psi) = 0.33 * Rider Weight in lbs + 33.33
Tire Width=32: Pressure(psi) = 0.17 * Rider Weight in lbs + 41.67
Tire Width=37: Pressure(psi) = 0.17 * Rider Weight in lbs + 26.67
Front tire: 0.9 * pressure of rear tire
08-15-12, 06:05 AM
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I asked the question about tire pressure recently, and someone posted a link to this article: https://www.adventurecycling.org/res...SIRX_Heine.pdf
Basically there the tire pressure is based on the weight on the tire and the tire size itself. You would need something like a bathroom scale, and someone to help hold you up steady as you sit on the bike with the scale under each tire to see what the weight distribution is, and then use that to determine optimal tire pressure for the front and rear tire.
Basically there the tire pressure is based on the weight on the tire and the tire size itself. You would need something like a bathroom scale, and someone to help hold you up steady as you sit on the bike with the scale under each tire to see what the weight distribution is, and then use that to determine optimal tire pressure for the front and rear tire.
08-15-12, 01:58 PM
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By the way, I actually beat my all time fastest commute time today that I had done on my road bike with the Bleriot. Top speed on that route, too. With loaded rear rack bag and tired legs from last weekends big ride.
So I guess it is just as fast as the road bike is, tires and all.
I had been losing pace on bad shifts as I haven't got adjusted to using the compact crankset and bar ends on the bleriot. But today I was feeling like I was actually getting the shifting down good and could keep up the pace. Maybe that had something to do with it.
So I guess it is just as fast as the road bike is, tires and all.
I had been losing pace on bad shifts as I haven't got adjusted to using the compact crankset and bar ends on the bleriot. But today I was feeling like I was actually getting the shifting down good and could keep up the pace. Maybe that had something to do with it.
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08-16-12, 05:48 AM
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08-16-12, 06:00 AM
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Here it is, actually set up for touring, but substantially the same on the commute. 1980's Miyata Trailrunner.
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Okay, I've been a lurker... I've been commuting for the past few months and have become addicted. Here is my daily commuter.
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Don't laugh, it was a gift. I actually rather enjoy it. However, I recognize it will need some work. And slick tires.
08-17-12, 01:35 PM
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08-17-12, 05:23 PM
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My 7.5 yr old heading out for camp. She moved her basket from her 16" bike to the raleigh rowdy she got from big bro.
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Actually, the big reason I mounted it where it is is because on the seatpost it points down and you can barely see it. Where I have it, it points up. ((I have a second blinky on top of my helmet, one facing forward in white, one facing backwards in red.))
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My new commuter. I have really enjoyed riding it to and from work. (22 miles round trip)
08-18-12, 09:29 AM
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Still need to add a rear rack but it is getting done. Just finished building this 1986 Specialized Rockhopper as my do it all bike. Rode ~30 miles last night and can't wait for next time 
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Gator, your 2nd pic,
1. Did this bike come with the extra inline brake levers? Looks like no unless they're tilted downwards.
2. Is that an bell or air horn on the left side?
Thanks for the pics. I'm considering one of these steels but want the extra brakes that are normally on CX bikes.
1. Did this bike come with the extra inline brake levers? Looks like no unless they're tilted downwards.
2. Is that an bell or air horn on the left side?
Thanks for the pics. I'm considering one of these steels but want the extra brakes that are normally on CX bikes.
(among other accessories) 
