Commuter Bicycle Pics
06-05-06, 11:39 AM
#1001
Recumbent Rider
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Location: Redondo Beach, CA, USA
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Mine is what they call a High Racer style. Your body is positioned fairly high above the axles. Those are 26" wheels and I have 4 blinkies on the back. The three you see here and one on the back of my helmet. I feel pretty visible to the cars.
06-05-06, 01:06 PM
#1002
SERENITY NOW!!!
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Originally Posted by BLACKMARKET
nice commuter sarian
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06-05-06, 02:09 PM
#1003
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My new commuter, a 1984 Centurion ProTour 15...
Got it from my good compadre Jon @ grinderbikes.com, I think he found it at a yard sale, and the thing is almost brand-spanking new. It still has the original tires on it, they look like they haven't been ridden more than 100 miles. We stuck fenders on it and a new set of aero brake levers, and that's pretty much it. Thing rides like a freight train, and I mean that in a good way.
Got it from my good compadre Jon @ grinderbikes.com, I think he found it at a yard sale, and the thing is almost brand-spanking new. It still has the original tires on it, they look like they haven't been ridden more than 100 miles. We stuck fenders on it and a new set of aero brake levers, and that's pretty much it. Thing rides like a freight train, and I mean that in a good way.
06-05-06, 08:50 PM
#1005
Right wing extremist
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Kalifornia
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Bikes: 05 Breezer Freedom 3 speed. 06 Bianchi Castro Valley.
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My 05' Breezer Freedom with a few upgrades-
Brooks B67 saddle
Mavic 217 SUP rims
Thomson Elite seatpost
Nitto Dirt Drop handle bar stem
Continental City Contacts 26 x 1.5
Busch & Muller D permanent tail light
Brooks B67 saddle
Mavic 217 SUP rims
Thomson Elite seatpost
Nitto Dirt Drop handle bar stem
Continental City Contacts 26 x 1.5
Busch & Muller D permanent tail light
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06-06-06, 09:54 AM
#1006
Senior Member
Originally Posted by Lamplight
Burd, I love your bike! 
I'm a big fan of brown. 
I'm a big fan of brown.
06-06-06, 12:12 PM
#1007
Knightryder
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: MD
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Bikes: '06 Trek Soho communter/hybrid, '05 Giant Trance 2, , '05 Scott CR1 Pro, 72 Gitane TDF converted fixie
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love the breezer. looks like its set up nicely
06-07-06, 07:01 AM
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I am not a car
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Here is my fair-weather commuter, a '81 Takara given to me by my friend who can no longer ride bikes. I replaced the stock handlebars and added new aero brake levers, and mounted a pair of All Condition Armadillos on the stock wheels.
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06-07-06, 01:21 PM
#1009
Easily distracted...
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Hey MT, finely the Takara is unveiled! I look forward to seeing it next CM. Doesn't look nearly nerdy enough for you, though... 
06-08-06, 02:27 PM
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Life is good
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Good looking bike Map tester.
GT is right. Not as "nerdy" as I thought it would be.
GT is right. Not as "nerdy" as I thought it would be.
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06-08-06, 08:06 PM
#1011
I am not a car
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Originally Posted by RonH
Good looking bike Map tester.
GT is right. Not as "nerdy" as I thought it would be.
GT is right. Not as "nerdy" as I thought it would be.
However, it does have a geek light system. 
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06-09-06, 05:40 AM
#1012
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Originally Posted by Map tester
The inner speedier me is trying to get out.
Originally Posted by Map tester
However, it does have a geek light system.
Was the Brooks on the bike or did you swap saddles?
How do you like it?
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The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. - Psalm 103:8
I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
06-09-06, 07:56 AM
#1013
I am not a car
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I added the Honey brown Brooks B-17. I have a black B-17 on my other commuter, the Giant OCR Touring. After they are broken-in, they are very comfortable. In this heat, and my weight, it doesn't take too long to break them in.
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06-09-06, 07:41 PM
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Elitest Murray Owner
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Got fenders, new pedals, lights, new reflectors. A friend gave me a rack but I haven't put it on yet. Now I have two reflectors on the rear (four if you count pedal reflectors, but who can see those anyway?) and a tail light, but my front end only has a headlight, so I need to fix it up with a reflector or two too, plan on adding some reflective tape as well. Rides exellently, but the tires really do suck - I got them on sale a Wal-Mart a year ago for $2 each (regular price $4!), I think bell imports some with a reflective sidewall that are a bit higher quality, unless anybody knows what I can get in the 26 x 1 3/8" size that's better.
06-09-06, 09:29 PM
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Easily distracted...
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Originally Posted by Mos6502
...so I need to fix it up with a reflector or two too, plan on adding some reflective tape as well.
Less reflectors and more lights. An bright LED headlight or two will go well with the generator light.
Tires - https://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/tires/590.html
06-09-06, 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by GTcommuter
Good looking bike. I'm working on a similar frame right now. What kind is it?
Less reflectors and more lights. An bright LED headlight or two will go well with the generator light.
Tires - https://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/tires/590.html
Less reflectors and more lights. An bright LED headlight or two will go well with the generator light.
Tires - https://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/tires/590.html
The generator is more than adequate for lighting purposes, but of course goes out when I stop. Although one of those blinking LEDs would certainly be better than a reflector now that you mention it, I was meaning to get one for the rear already anyway. I just need to be seen when I'm at a stop, rather than to be able to see at a stop.
Thanks for the link to the tires.
06-09-06, 10:51 PM
#1019
cyclist/gearhead/cycli...
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: DC / Maryland suburbs
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Bikes: Homebuilt tourer/commuter, modified-beyond-recognition 1990 Trek 1100, reasonably stock 2002-ish Gary Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo
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(photo is old... now it has a rack and computer)
My touring bike dealie (cobbled together from parts):
Ishiwata Feather triple-butted lugged steel frame (~58 cm)
Shimano 105/Mavic wheels
Shimano LX derailers + canti brakes
SunTour friction shifters
TruVativ touring crank
Campy brake levers
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06-10-06, 07:19 AM
#1020
Dazed and confused
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Originally Posted by Mos6502
(four if you count pedal reflectors, but who can see those anyway?)
06-11-06, 12:35 AM
#1021
Yet another vegan biker
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Here's my $5 rainy day ride, a 1977 Raleigh Grand Prix:
06-11-06, 07:15 AM
#1022
Schwinn Impact
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Schwinn IMPACT
My Schwinn:
Its all stock. And I forget what year model but Ive had it since I was a weee kid. Im just getting into riding for fun again..
Its all stock. And I forget what year model but Ive had it since I was a weee kid. Im just getting into riding for fun again..
06-11-06, 07:30 AM
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Hi Domindart.
Nice bike. I don't see a rack so do you use a messenger bag or backpack?
How far is your commute? What parts of town do you ride through?
Nice bike. I don't see a rack so do you use a messenger bag or backpack?
How far is your commute? What parts of town do you ride through?
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I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. - Psalm 103:8
I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
06-11-06, 09:43 AM
#1024
Senior Member
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My newest commuter! I got this bike off a friend for 375 bucks
06-11-06, 10:53 AM
#1025
Schwinn Impact
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Originally Posted by RonH
Hi Domindart.
Nice bike. I don't see a rack so do you use a messenger bag or backpack?
How far is your commute? What parts of town do you ride through?
Nice bike. I don't see a rack so do you use a messenger bag or backpack?
How far is your commute? What parts of town do you ride through?