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#3876
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Location: Chi-town
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Bikes: Fixie conversion, a few 10 speeds, a trailer, I GT Transeo for utilitarian riding
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Thanks, its a bit on the heavy side, but I can haul anything on it. I tried pacing a guy on a rroad bike today. He was doing about 18 or 19 into the wind. With no load whatsoever. After a few blocks I had to say to myself, "Frank, his bike is lighter than yours, more aerodynamic, has narrower, higher pressure tires, and he doesn't have milk crates strapped to his front and rear racks (he didn't have racks) with various things in them." So I dropped back down to 15.
#3877
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Greensboro NC
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Bikes: Trek 4300 converted into SS, Mongoose Cannan Elite, GT Pro Carbon
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I have to say, there are some awesome rides posted....I check this thread everyday just to see who has posted a new bike to checkout!
Here she is in al her glory...well almost, I still have some tweaking to perform.
I swapped out the cheap-o suspension fork for the Surly 1x1 fork. If your going full ridgid, Id highly recommend this fork!
The trunk......works really well, I cant even tell it's back there. I might leave this as-is for now, excpet get a new one thats a little cleaner and not as beat up lookin. The little bags will hold tools and spares.
Stickers! They add HP in motorsports.....maybe they will help me here??? Some SOLAS tape will be added as soon as I can get ahold of some.
With the recent dog incidents Ive encountered I got some Halt dog spray and the little clip thats holds it. I still need to add my lights and maybe a computer. Im also thinking about some Nashbar "Trekking bars" for a few more hand positions.
I did 20 miles on it today riding my future work route and back. It sucked getting there with the hill's and the constant headwind, I cut around 5 minutes on the return trip with the tail wind....plus there more hill's on the way to work, makes it easier on the way home!
If you guys/gals have any ides about what I could do better, by all means
Here she is in al her glory...well almost, I still have some tweaking to perform.
I swapped out the cheap-o suspension fork for the Surly 1x1 fork. If your going full ridgid, Id highly recommend this fork!
The trunk......works really well, I cant even tell it's back there. I might leave this as-is for now, excpet get a new one thats a little cleaner and not as beat up lookin. The little bags will hold tools and spares.
Stickers! They add HP in motorsports.....maybe they will help me here??? Some SOLAS tape will be added as soon as I can get ahold of some.
With the recent dog incidents Ive encountered I got some Halt dog spray and the little clip thats holds it. I still need to add my lights and maybe a computer. Im also thinking about some Nashbar "Trekking bars" for a few more hand positions.
I did 20 miles on it today riding my future work route and back. It sucked getting there with the hill's and the constant headwind, I cut around 5 minutes on the return trip with the tail wind....plus there more hill's on the way to work, makes it easier on the way home!
If you guys/gals have any ides about what I could do better, by all means
#3879
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Location: Chi-town
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Bikes: Fixie conversion, a few 10 speeds, a trailer, I GT Transeo for utilitarian riding
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Very nice,
Don't you just love milk crates, I stole a bunch of black ones from behind my local grocery store
You have rapid fire shifters like me, they are so awesome. Easy to use with gloves.
Don't you just love milk crates, I stole a bunch of black ones from behind my local grocery store
You have rapid fire shifters like me, they are so awesome. Easy to use with gloves.
#3880
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Greensboro NC
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Bikes: Trek 4300 converted into SS, Mongoose Cannan Elite, GT Pro Carbon
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Thanks!!!
Im diggin the milk crate! The container store has them for sale in different colors for $8 or $10. I may end up ordering a few.
Im diggin the milk crate! The container store has them for sale in different colors for $8 or $10. I may end up ordering a few.
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#3882
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My "new" commuter
Just got finished converting my old '98 Stumpjumper to a dedicated commuter/grocery getter. I originally wanted to get a brand new commuter specific bike, but noticed my Stumpjumper was the least ridden bike in my garage. I wanted to go on the cheap so I decided to convert it to a commuter.
BEFORE:
I was never thrilled about the green/red color scheme. Looked like a Christmas bike and I thought I should've ridden it in a Santa suit.
AFTER: the finished project,
Specs:
frame: '98 Stumpjumper - reused, powdercoated metallic sky blue w/ clear
fork: Manitou SX w/lockout - reused, Duplicolor rattle can metallic dark grey
shifters: Sram 9.0SL - reused
derailleurs: LX front, Sram 9.0 rear w/Avid rollamajig -reused
brake levers- Avid Speed dial - reused
brakes: Avid Arch Rival V-brakes with Salsa rear brake booster - reused
BB: RaceFace ISIS - reused
crankset: RaceFace -reused
pedals: Time ATAC - reused
stem: Synchros - reused
handlebar: RaceFace Next riser - from another bike
grips: Ergon with integrated barends - new
cables: Jagwire - new
wheelset: Vuelta disc -reused
Commute specific parts:
rack: OMM Red Rock - new
fenders: Planet Bike EZ - new
lights: PB Superflash rear/Blaze LED front - new
tires: Continental Traffic - new
I'm happy with the way it turned out and now I've renewed the passion for my Stumpy that I had when I first got it a decade ago.
BEFORE:
I was never thrilled about the green/red color scheme. Looked like a Christmas bike and I thought I should've ridden it in a Santa suit.
AFTER: the finished project,
Specs:
frame: '98 Stumpjumper - reused, powdercoated metallic sky blue w/ clear
fork: Manitou SX w/lockout - reused, Duplicolor rattle can metallic dark grey
shifters: Sram 9.0SL - reused
derailleurs: LX front, Sram 9.0 rear w/Avid rollamajig -reused
brake levers- Avid Speed dial - reused
brakes: Avid Arch Rival V-brakes with Salsa rear brake booster - reused
BB: RaceFace ISIS - reused
crankset: RaceFace -reused
pedals: Time ATAC - reused
stem: Synchros - reused
handlebar: RaceFace Next riser - from another bike
grips: Ergon with integrated barends - new
cables: Jagwire - new
wheelset: Vuelta disc -reused
Commute specific parts:
rack: OMM Red Rock - new
fenders: Planet Bike EZ - new
lights: PB Superflash rear/Blaze LED front - new
tires: Continental Traffic - new
I'm happy with the way it turned out and now I've renewed the passion for my Stumpy that I had when I first got it a decade ago.
#3883
Lovin the O.C.
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Great work there Commo. The tires look beefy enough to handle anything the road throws at it. The rear fender looks like it has faded chevrons on it. Are those reflective stickers or does the fender come like that?
#3884
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Thanks. I haven't had the chance to give the bike a real workout yet, maybe later today. Yeah, I had some black reflective chevron strips leftover from my motorcycle so I put them on the rear fender. They look black and blend into the fender but when a light source hits them, they're reflect silver. I wanted the back of the bike a little more visible to cage drivers.
#3885
beatz down lo|seatz up hi
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Missouri, USA
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Bikes: A 2007 Trek 4300. 22.5", 1981 Trek 610 24" (61cm)
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Very sweet ride! How are those tires with pavement? They look slow to me, are they any better than knobbies?
Also, how do you get the fenders fastened at the top of the wheel? I know there's a loop up there on fenders that goes on the brake bolt or something, but how did you do it with a suspension fork? I have a bike I'd like to do this on but it has a front suspension fork and I'm not sure how to mount the fender.
Also, how do you get the fenders fastened at the top of the wheel? I know there's a loop up there on fenders that goes on the brake bolt or something, but how did you do it with a suspension fork? I have a bike I'd like to do this on but it has a front suspension fork and I'm not sure how to mount the fender.
#3886
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Originally Posted by commo_soulja
I've renewed the passion for my Stumpy that I had when I first got it a decade ago.
You have a good lookin bike....Id like to know more about those tires as well!!!
Excellent work!!!!
#3887
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Damn, I really had to look a couple of times before it struck me that it is actually the same Stumpjumper frame. Excellent job, sweet paintjob! Love the color!
Would it be worth the money having my '85 Raleigh Marathon powdercoated?
I've done some research the past few days, since my fork is a bit rusty (showed up while hosing down the bike, some bits of paint just flew off) and the frame coat has seen it's best days. When going with a new, more modern color, I would be able to use more modern parts in the rebuild, since it's now all dark green, silver and aluminium...
Would it be worth the money having my '85 Raleigh Marathon powdercoated?
I've done some research the past few days, since my fork is a bit rusty (showed up while hosing down the bike, some bits of paint just flew off) and the frame coat has seen it's best days. When going with a new, more modern color, I would be able to use more modern parts in the rebuild, since it's now all dark green, silver and aluminium...
#3888
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Absolutely beautiful soma build, ewwhite. Is the fizik tape actually leather, or does it just look that way in the picture?
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#3890
beatz down lo|seatz up hi
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Looks good, reminds me of the Langster Seattle.
#3891
Living Life On Two Wheels
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Nice before and after shots, thats a cool looking bike after the rebuild and even better you were able to use most of the same parts as were original, and looks like you be cruising cool and can leave your Santa Suit At Home.
Take Care.
Take Care.
#3892
Share the road.
Hoggster,
"Here's mine. I am not into the whole "fixie" thing. I just happen to ride a fixed gear track bike as a commuter...
Fenders are flippin' hard to put on this bike! Who wants to trade their bullhorns?"
It sure looks like you into it. Nice bike...
"Here's mine. I am not into the whole "fixie" thing. I just happen to ride a fixed gear track bike as a commuter...
Fenders are flippin' hard to put on this bike! Who wants to trade their bullhorns?"
It sure looks like you into it. Nice bike...
#3893
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Bikes: Fuji Royale 1984, Specialized Crossroads 2004, Giant Halfway 2005, Giant OCR 2 2006
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Here is my Fuji Royale recently converted to single speed.
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Fuji Royale Crank 11-11-08.jpg
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Fuji Royale Crank 11-11-08.jpg
#3894
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https://www.rivercitybicycles.com/mod...105&page_id=58
I made a set using overstock brackets used for rear racks that I got from local bike shops. Worked out nicely.
#3896
Not safe for work
I did the grocery shopping today.
I think I still had enough room to get that extra cantaloupe. Oh well. Next week!
I think I still had enough room to get that extra cantaloupe. Oh well. Next week!
#3897
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Bikes: Surly Crosscheck w Nexus 8 drivetrain set up as a commuter/tourer. Old and quick '89 Trek 1200. 08 Fisher Cobia 29er
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I know he's not a commuter, but I saw this pic of Obama biking with his kids last summer and had to share.
The new president rides a Trek comfort bike (the bike is either really new, seldom ridden, or cleaned up really well). I've never noticed a helmet with only a single strap before. Seeing him towing his daughter like that is a bit sad because we all know that the girls won't be able to have many childhood cycling adventures.
I wonder what sort of free bike he'll get from manufacturers once he's in office? If he's not into uncomfortable racing bikes (road or mountain) it'll be tough for any big producers to come up with an American made rig.
The new president rides a Trek comfort bike (the bike is either really new, seldom ridden, or cleaned up really well). I've never noticed a helmet with only a single strap before. Seeing him towing his daughter like that is a bit sad because we all know that the girls won't be able to have many childhood cycling adventures.
I wonder what sort of free bike he'll get from manufacturers once he's in office? If he's not into uncomfortable racing bikes (road or mountain) it'll be tough for any big producers to come up with an American made rig.
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#3899
Where did whooooo go
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I know he's not a commuter, but I saw this pic of Obama biking with his kids last summer and had to share.
The new president rides a Trek comfort bike (the bike is either really new, seldom ridden, or cleaned up really well). I've never noticed a helmet with only a single strap before. Seeing him towing his daughter like that is a bit sad because we all know that the girls won't be able to have many childhood cycling adventures.
I wonder what sort of free bike he'll get from manufacturers once he's in office? If he's not into uncomfortable racing bikes (road or mountain) it'll be tough for any big producers to come up with an American made rig.
The new president rides a Trek comfort bike (the bike is either really new, seldom ridden, or cleaned up really well). I've never noticed a helmet with only a single strap before. Seeing him towing his daughter like that is a bit sad because we all know that the girls won't be able to have many childhood cycling adventures.
I wonder what sort of free bike he'll get from manufacturers once he's in office? If he's not into uncomfortable racing bikes (road or mountain) it'll be tough for any big producers to come up with an American made rig.
#3900
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Looks a little small for him, no?
Maybe it's Michelle's?
Maybe it's Michelle's?