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Originally Posted by FunkyStickman
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LOL. It is indeed Fredly. I get flak from all the carbon roadies on group rides. Thanks! I must be doing something right.
Thanks, I am proud of building that bike. For you single guys, her name is "Shirley." :D |
Texas Independence? I thought they were going to put that off again for a while... :p
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Originally Posted by ThermionicScott
(Post 13192042)
Texas Independence? I thought they were going to put that off again for a while... :p
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Originally Posted by Sixty Fiver
(Post 13189373)
We are over run with bikes like this... my touring bike is a Kuwahara Cascade ('87) that shares the same geometry as my Shasta, is the same colour, and differs in that it has a slightly heavier and stronger Ishiwata quad butted frame while the Shasta has lighter Ex tubes.
It is a truly expedition worthy bicycle and has carried me at least 40,000 km since I bought it 4 years ago. Both these Kuwaharas fall into the range of upper end hand built models so they are a little harder to come by than many others that were more widely sold like Trek and Specialized. Man, Im moving where you live! |
Originally Posted by dahut
(Post 13192954)
Oh sir, that a glut of such bikes was at hand. Ive gone on Craigslist and asked for such bikes to be dusted off and sold to me - with no response.
Man, Im moving where you live! Sold a 23-24 inch Peugeot "Fraser" today at the shop for $80.00 complete and in beautiful condition... these Canadian made Peugeots tend to be very well made and well spec'd bikes too. If I knew what you were looking for I could keep an eye out. |
Originally Posted by Sixty Fiver
(Post 13193309)
What size of frame are you looking for ?
Sold a 23-24 inch Peugeot "Fraser" today at the shop for $80.00 complete and in beautiful condition... these Canadian made Peugeots tend to be very well made and well spec'd bikes too. If I knew what you were looking for I could keep an eye out. My home area is Augusta, Georgia... Im thinking shipping may be an issue, eh? You are a gentleman, regardless. |
Originally Posted by FunkyStickman
(Post 13190143)
I went the "one bike to rule them all" route. Bought a Surly LHT frameset, and spec'd it with leftover MTB parts, the whole bike cost me around $800 including the lights. I can do everything with this: group rides, centuries, touring, off-roading, grocery runs, you name it.
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I am currently riding an 05 Cannondale six13 R5000 Dura Ace as my daily commuter.
I have an On-One Dirty Disco cyclocross disc brake frame on order that I will build up to become my daily commuter, especially in the winter. Will be outfitting it with the following: Dura Ace 7900 compact, Avid BB7s, Chris King hubs and BB, DT Swiss TK 540 Disc wheels, Speedplay Light Action Ti pedals, Schwalbe Marathon Supreme tires, etc... |
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Originally Posted by shabbis
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I am currently riding an 05 Cannondale six13 R5000 Dura Ace as my daily commuter.
I have an On-One Dirty Disco cyclocross disc brake frame on order that I will build up to become my daily commuter, especially in the winter. Will be outfitting it with the following: Dura Ace 7900 compact, Avid BB7s, Chris King hubs and BB, DT Swiss TK 540 Disc wheels, Speedplay Light Action Ti pedals, Schwalbe Marathon Supreme tires, etc... I'm headed in a (somewhat) similar direction. I am awaiting the new shipment of Singular Gryphon frames - sort of a monstercross with an EBB. My build will incorporate a Nuvinci N360, Salsa Gordo 29er rims, BB7's, Jeff Jones bar, and Schwalbe Marathon Supreme 32 and 50mm / Big Apple 60mm, depending on my mood. I have Nokian 38mm studded winter tires for it, plus a singlespeed MTB wheelset with 2.4" Racing Ralphs for offroad duty (or I can use the Nuvinci wheel if I want more flexibility). Yep, it'll be an all rounder. My Summertime commuter and all-round great road companion is my "project" Marinoni. Here it is in commuter guise: |
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My commuting bike is currently a 2009 Trek 7200 which I bought used from a bike rental company in NYC. I will also sometimes use my 2011 Trek/Gary Fisher Utopia or my 2004 Trek 4300.
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Like some of the others, I commute on several different bikes but they are all road bikes. My commute route is very hilly but the pavement is generally good, so I have no need for a heavy bike with fat tires. I don't want to lug any more weight up the hills than I have to, and my route is 30 miles round trip.
The bike I ride the most is a Salsa Casseroll, which for me is the ideal commuter -- reasonably light, fast, mounts for fenders and racks, and very comfortable riding. I picked up a used Waterford RST-22 over the summer and it has essentially the same geometry as the Casseroll, so I am commuting on it as well, but it's a little too nice for daily commuting -- mainly because I'm afraid the paint will get scratched or it will be a target for thieves. On nice days when I don't have to carry much gear, I ride my classic De Bernardi, which is fast and fun to ride but doesn't have room or mounts for fenders and racks. |
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So far, I prefer hybrids.
This was my commuter until it was stolen: http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=225678 Early 90's GT Vantara, with riser bars and thumb shifters. 38mm slick tires. Reasonably fast, comfortable both for riding and towing and stop-and-go. This is my commuter nowhttp://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=225679 Early 90's Giant, with a riser MTB stem and cruiser bars and a thumb shifter for the rear (front still on the stem shifters). I very much want to put larger tires on it. |
I only have 1.1mi (one way) commute. Lame I know...... :o
I use an MTB (2006? Raleigh Mojave) with disc brakes. http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/a...5/IMAG0085.jpg |
Black Surly LHT with trekking bars, front and rear racks and fenders. The only bike I own. :) I've put about 2000 miles on her since early May, mostly commuting.
Want to try to build up a front wheel with a dynamo hub and B&M lights... That's my next project. Before my Surly I had a box store BSO for a couple years. |
I spend 90% of my time and miles on a 2010 Kona Dew Drop. I liken it to a crossover SUV of a bike; 37c tires, MTB style frame, but drop bars. Avid Disc brakes for bad weather confidence. Not for real off roading, but it can definitely hang ok on the tow path, and get through crappy pavement with no issues. Yesterday I forgot I was riding heavy, and crossed a speed bump at pace, which shook my panniers, but didn't even give me a wiggle.
As my backup I have a late 90s era Kona hardtail MTB. I've thrown a cheap rack on the back, but I have to say it doesn't play nicely -- I experience some heel strike, so I mostly use a back pack when I ride it. I also prefer the variety of hand positions provided by the drop bars, so I think before winter I'm going to either get some drop or ergon bar ends, as I expect to use the MTB more this winter. The funniest thing about it is I've actually managed to do my shorter rides (under 10 miles each way) somewhat faster on the MTB, I think because I can power over the rough terrain a little better, and I don't even think about most things that might constitute 'obstructions' on the Dew Drop. It also accelerates a little faster, probably due to lower weight, smaller wheels, etc... I recently acquired a Specialized Roubaix which I intend to be my 'fun' bike, but I expect I'll do some light commuting on it next summer. |
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I commute on a DaHon Curve SL (8-spd IGH). Pretty much stock except I added a rack, rack trunk and spd pedals (MTB type). My commute is 7.5 miles on the bike and 10 miles on the Green Line Metro Light-Rail one way. The metro is $1.50 each way, but otherwise no problems. http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=225719 Here is a photo of it all folded up, which it is while on the Metro. It takes about 30 - 35 sec. to fold or un-fold. Tires are Schwalbe Marathon Racers w/Mr. Tuffy tire liners. Bottle cage is by Karbona and is the only carbon fiber part on the bike.
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I go between my trek fx 7.2 and my giant folder.....depends if i drive and ride or take tke the subway
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for short commutes ie 5-7 miles one way I use my general purpose utility commuter.....I put on shorts, t shirt, and bikes shoes. Wash face and switch ot polo and khakis at work.
For longer commutes 8 miles and up one way I use my road bike and wear cycle shorts and jersey. commuter utility http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w...d/IMG_0248.jpg road http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w...d/IMAG0113.jpg |
My daily commuter/grocerygetter/city cruiser is my buddy Byron, a Soma Buena Vista mixte with a Nuvinci drivetrain.
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-E...0/IMG_0495.JPG Marc |
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