Commuter Bicycle Pics
#2451
Bike ≠ Car ≠ Ped.
It makes sense to me, though. Those skinny tires are definitely better for going fast on pavement, and the suspension helps deal with curbs and potholes better than a rigid bike can.
#2453
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I put up a similar post in today's ride report, but wanted to add pictures:
This bike is still mid transition from the state it was in when an awesome co-worker gave it to me. I put my new studs on last week, but was then disappointed to not need them... until a very frosty ride today!
The real fun was the ride home, though. Roads were thawed, and I was feeling confident on the studded knobbies, so dove off the pavement and bombed down the lawn (1/3 mile with 250 ft drop; rocks, roots, tall grass...) I've done this before on my MTB, but never with this bike. I couldn't believe how well it handled! I hopped off the road several more times on the way home - even rode through a flooded culvert. Now I just need the snow to come down a little lower...
This bike is still mid transition from the state it was in when an awesome co-worker gave it to me. I put my new studs on last week, but was then disappointed to not need them... until a very frosty ride today!
The real fun was the ride home, though. Roads were thawed, and I was feeling confident on the studded knobbies, so dove off the pavement and bombed down the lawn (1/3 mile with 250 ft drop; rocks, roots, tall grass...) I've done this before on my MTB, but never with this bike. I couldn't believe how well it handled! I hopped off the road several more times on the way home - even rode through a flooded culvert. Now I just need the snow to come down a little lower...
#2454
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My Commuter. (Actually, it is my "Go everywhere" bike.)
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My bicycle
This is my bicycle. Maybe you think it's so mini.
Yes. It's a mini bicycle.
Because I'm a girl! It is light so I can take it easily.
What do you think about my bike?
Yes. It's a mini bicycle.
Because I'm a girl! It is light so I can take it easily.
What do you think about my bike?
#2457
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#2458
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Boston, MA
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Bikes: Trek 5200, Cannondale Rush, Surly 1X1
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I finally bought a bike specifically for commuting this year. During the good weather I would ride my Trek 5200 Triathlon bike into work, and ride my mountain bike in the bad weather. I had put studs on the mountain bike, (Cannondale Rush) but the snow and road salt was killing it.
I bought a Surly 1X1 on Craig's list for $300, and have to admit it has become my favorite bike to ride into work. There are very few moving parts, so even with the snow and road salt there is very little maintence. I think that even when the weather turns for the better I am still going to use this bike for my year round cummuter.
https://homepage.mac.com/horrij/FileSharing6.html
I bought a Surly 1X1 on Craig's list for $300, and have to admit it has become my favorite bike to ride into work. There are very few moving parts, so even with the snow and road salt there is very little maintence. I think that even when the weather turns for the better I am still going to use this bike for my year round cummuter.
https://homepage.mac.com/horrij/FileSharing6.html
#2459
All Bikes All The Time
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I also love the open pros with black spokes. I just received a pair of black spoked open pro/ultegras for christmas!!!
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Here's mine. I know, no fenders. Doesn't rain here much and I drive to work when it does. Only two days since September. Early 80's Fuji, resurrected with 8sp drive train, bar end shifters, 700c wheels and new long reach brakes.
#2462
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Location: Wellington, New Zealand
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#2463
Got another new bike
Join Date: Nov 2007
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after months on the board i finally took pics of my bike
overall bike pic
horn and headlight
front of bike and headlight on
side marker, theres another on the other side
battery in the trunk 7ah, 12v
front headlight plug
taillight 21 watt, 1157 bulb, makes me look like a motorcylce
back and mounting of headlight, drilled hole in swamp light from harbor freight.
any questions?? suggestions, welcome.
overall bike pic
horn and headlight
front of bike and headlight on
side marker, theres another on the other side
battery in the trunk 7ah, 12v
front headlight plug
taillight 21 watt, 1157 bulb, makes me look like a motorcylce
back and mounting of headlight, drilled hole in swamp light from harbor freight.
any questions?? suggestions, welcome.
#2464
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My new winter ride: SOMA Double Cross 1x9 (42thfront w/11-34 in the rear) w/ Schmidt hub & Supernova 3w LED headlight. Planet bike Super flash in the back. I am really liking the Powergrips. I put the studded tires on 2 weeks ago and as you can see by the green grass in the pics, winter has not really shown itself in southeastern PA yet.
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My new winter ride: SOMA Double Cross 1x9 (42thfront w/11-34 in the rear) w/ Schmidt hub & Supernova 3w LED headlight. Planet bike Super flash in the back. I am really liking the Powergrips. I put the studded tires on 2 weeks ago and as you can see by the green grass in the pics, winter has not really shown itself in southeastern PA yet.
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#2466
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Thanks! I really like the Double Cross frame. It has all of the needed eyelets & braze ons, plenty of clearance for large tires and I was able to get the handlle bars to the right height without a bunch of spacers. SOMA makes the head tube a bit longer for this reason. I find it very comfortable and would reccomend it to anyone looking at building a commuter/do-everything bike. I find it stiff enough when climbing with very little flex. I am a bigger rider 6'1'' 185lbs.
I got this 2007 double cross as a complete build from ebay and made changes to suit my needs. The previous owner had it set up w/ full Ultegra. It had brifters, deep v's etc. I had all of the current parts on hand as I was gathering parts to build a new winter bike. I flipped a couple of old Trek touring bikes (not my size) I got locally from craigslist on ebay and had the money for this bike. I paid $600 including shipping for the whole thing as the auction was mislisted and had no other bidders. Now I have all of the Ultegra stuff so I think I need to make another bike for myself!
I got this 2007 double cross as a complete build from ebay and made changes to suit my needs. The previous owner had it set up w/ full Ultegra. It had brifters, deep v's etc. I had all of the current parts on hand as I was gathering parts to build a new winter bike. I flipped a couple of old Trek touring bikes (not my size) I got locally from craigslist on ebay and had the money for this bike. I paid $600 including shipping for the whole thing as the auction was mislisted and had no other bidders. Now I have all of the Ultegra stuff so I think I need to make another bike for myself!
#2473
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My new winter ride: SOMA Double Cross 1x9 (42thfront w/11-34 in the rear) w/ Schmidt hub & Supernova 3w LED headlight. Planet bike Super flash in the back. I am really liking the Powergrips. I put the studded tires on 2 weeks ago and as you can see by the green grass in the pics, winter has not really shown itself in southeastern PA yet.
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I like it very much. The 3w LED replaced 2 E6 halogen lights. I like having the light attached to the fork crown more so that being attached to the fork blades. The LED is very bright and has more "spill" where as the E6 were very focused and the beam a bit more narrow. The only thing that I don't like is that the headlight does not have a standlight, although the newer version does.