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02-26-14, 03:54 PM
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I'm also thinking about getting some SKS Longboard P45s to get a little better spray prevention, but I'm undecided between the silver and the black. I think probably black.
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02-26-14, 03:59 PM
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Oops. Fixed now, but here it is: https://www.bikeman.com/bicycle-produ...ross-disc-fork
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03-01-14, 08:00 AM
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03-01-14, 11:06 AM
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Behold my new commuter (and expedition) rig!
Can I still call it a commuter if I haven't commuted on it yet? I'm currently a summer commuter, not an all-year commuter.
Still trying to figure out what I'm going to do about fenders and thinking about aero bars. Suggestions are welcome.
I may wind up trading the monster tires for mud clearance and fender coverage for commuting. Time will tell. The flotation and vibration damping are welcome on the off road portion of my commute. My commute is 2-miles off road and 14-miles on the road.
Can I still call it a commuter if I haven't commuted on it yet? I'm currently a summer commuter, not an all-year commuter.
Still trying to figure out what I'm going to do about fenders and thinking about aero bars. Suggestions are welcome.
I may wind up trading the monster tires for mud clearance and fender coverage for commuting. Time will tell. The flotation and vibration damping are welcome on the off road portion of my commute. My commute is 2-miles off road and 14-miles on the road.
03-01-14, 05:50 PM
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I completely agree. I was going to say both of those things but you beat me to it.
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03-02-14, 09:09 AM
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Energy/time-wise, your right. Years ago I commuted 22.5 miles on a race bike and remember it as being much easier. The alternate point is that I enjoy the dirt portion of my commute much more than the other. I think I'd rather do a 10-mile commute on a mild trail or two track.
There is 15-ish-mile all-dirt option that includes a river crossing and a hike-a-bike that I intend to use one day.
There is 15-ish-mile all-dirt option that includes a river crossing and a hike-a-bike that I intend to use one day.
03-07-14, 10:40 AM
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None more commuter.
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03-07-14, 11:23 AM
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I loaned my bike to a French grad student/intern for a few months.
I loaned my bike to a French grad student/intern for a few months.
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03-07-14, 12:56 PM
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Finally got around to taking some pics of my Jake the SSnake in commuter mode. Now it can be judged properly.
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03-07-14, 01:11 PM
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HOT!!
I'm planning on a similar Topeak rack and trunk bag setup like that. Is that the one with the panniers that expand out of the sides?
I'm planning on a similar Topeak rack and trunk bag setup like that. Is that the one with the panniers that expand out of the sides?
03-07-14, 01:15 PM
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lol I just did that, I'm a 3 at this point because I wear cycling clothes on my long@$$ commute, road bike, clipless pedals, etc. As soon as I add the rack it'll come up a bit. 
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Actually if I recalculate based on the days I ride in regular clothes (like I will be tomorrow night) and count my scraggly goatee under the beard heading, and using the platform side of my A530's, I can get it up to an 8.
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How do you like your raised stem? I have the same bike and am looking at options for bringing the bars back about a quarter inch. A slight raise wouldn't hurt either, but reducing distance is the main goal.
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Need to put drive side facing camera.
Fenders aren't even.
Those tires, woof.
Otherwise a good looking bike. I'm not a fan of that style of handlebar so I can't ever say it's hot.
Fenders aren't even.
Those tires, woof.
Otherwise a good looking bike. I'm not a fan of that style of handlebar so I can't ever say it's hot.