Argon

Here it is: pretty much stock aside from removing the spoke reflectors and the flying saucer from the back behind the cassette. Oh ya, also had the shop swap the knobbies for 25mm gator skins.

I think the next thing I buy will be shoes and clipless pedals and also need a bad or messenger bag to commute with. Also bought a Giro Xen, pump, and patch kit. So broke now.

paulwwalters

Looking really good! I'd like one of those someday!

Sawtooth

My commuting bikes below in order of commuting preference. My commute is about 30 miles RT but I often either go mountain biking before work or during lunch so I need bikes that are fast on the road and off-road-capable.

Kona Major Jake (my do-anything favorite bike)...fenders are zip tied on. It came with Dura Ace all over it but I put Tiagra shifters on it because it just makes more sense. I swapped out the Race Lites for tougher Mavic Open Pro/ultegra wheels with a 11-32 cassette; this bike is capable of hanging pretty well on serious off road climbs. It is usually the bike of choice no matter the task. It is also a pretty darn capable cyclocross racer if its engine could keep up. Hangs just fine on the road as well; it has been over 52 mph on some descents with no complaints.
Kona Major Jake.jpg

1982-ish Peugeot Rescued from Thrift Store for $40 (best $40 I have spent on a bike). This one is also a do anything favorite of mine. It is currently running as a 1X9 but has also been a fixed gear and single speed. Reached for when I need a "fast beater" bike. Pretty much only the frame, post, bottom bracket, headset and brakes are original...(and the brakes will go soon) . I keep wanting to replace this with a cross check but I already have a "nice" cyclocross bike so I can't see much point in that. This thing is HEAVY. Nonetheless, it was the ride on which I did my fastest century (5:20 including breaks..FIXED!). Even though it is made of gas pipe (carbolite 103), I love the lines of the frame. Sometimes I catch the bike out of the corner of my eye and imagine that it is a Richard Sachs!!!
1982 Peugeot.jpg

1994-ish rigid Jamis MTB...this bikes fits me too well to retire it...I often reach for it over my NRS1 even when we are doing "real" mountain biking...it never fails to deliver on the climbs. $45 on ebay when I realized my "real" mtb would never survive the Arizona State University campus. Lots of history on this bike and a strong emotional bond. I have given it away twice and shamefully asked for it back both times. My bikes deserve to be used and it breaks my heart to see them sitting in a garage just because I had a soft moment.
1992 Jamis Explorer.jpg

Giant TCR0...for the fast days....'nuff said. Many long fast days on this one including several double centuries.
Giant TCR0.jpg

Giant NRS1...my "real mountain bike"....fun to ride but a little too high maintenance for my tastes. It seems like it is never really running well for very long. It is also pretty slow on the commutes. It mostly sees action on non-commute days.
Giant NRS1.jpg

Commuter76

Here's my one and only bike. I commute to work on it twice a week. I got it used and am slowly customizing it.

Sawtooth

I like it...how far is your commute? I really enjoy riding mtb's for commuting but usually my distance leads me to choose something else. I am weak by nature so every little bit helps .

knucklesandwich

Nice- my first “real” bike when I got back into riding as an adult was a Kona Jake (2006.) I’ve since added a nicer bike for weekends, but the Jake is my everyday commuter- over 8K miles and everything still rolling along nicely.

Commuter76

My commute is a little less than 14 mi round trip. I'm fairly new to bike commuting, so I'm still building my stamina. There are times I think a lighter bike might be nice, but I enjoy the versatility of my lana'i too much to give a new bike too much consideration.

Sawtooth

14 Miles RT is a great distance. Unless there is a lot of hills, I doubt lighter would necessarily be faster anyway.

starla

Here's my Valencia...finally got to start breaking her in today

JeffS

Nice looking bike. It's time to rethink your taillight placement though.

Sawtooth

Elloborate, please.

JeffS

Was referring to Starla's Dinotte which appears to be blocked by the rack bag.

starla

It is, which is why I threw the superflash on the bag. I don't know where to put the dinotte when I ride with the trunk pack.

paulwwalters

You should point it down and get that glow goin' on!

mickey85

Just picked up my first dedicated commuter/grocery getter/around towner on Thursday - a Univega Activa Trail. From what I can guess, the serial number leads me to believe it's a '93, but the seat was an OE seat, manufactured in 1996, so who knows. Either way, it's got Shimano SIS brakes and shifters, Suntour derailleur, and Sakae crank and chainrings.

I added the basket and lights from another bike and bought the fenders new. Not a big fan of the plastic fenders, but they keep me dry. I'm still having trouble adjusting the front one to get it straight...

Charlie Quatro

Made a few changes/additions to my 05' Breezer Freedom since my last upgrade post of Sept. 08.

Went to a straight bar and added an Arkel Tail Rider.
This bike is still a bit small for me but the straight bars allow me to stretch out a little more and give me the option of adding bar ends later. Just gotta decide on which ones.

Big_e

My new (old) Puch Meteor Luxe. Got her off craigslist for $90.00.
Ernest

Butterthebean

Well...since recent posts on this forum have redefined what a commuter is, this my "other" commuter. I may not ride it to work or school, but I do ride it to the local pub/pool hall/deli.

Built the frame myself, and slotted the Champion Flyer Special to eliminate "taint" rub.

mijome07

...and a Jandd trunk.

texastwister

YES! they are AWSOME!

mijome07

Yes they are. Here is one on my 1st bike. And here is other Jandd bags on my current bike. I also have their racks too.

texastwister

N-I-C-E set up!

FreddyV

I threw a flat bar on my 'tourer' as well a while ago. I ended up taking it back off since my wrists hurted like crap.

Charlie Quatro

I can go 8-10 miles before my hands start getting a little tingly.
However, the stock bar wasn't much better. Pic-


At least with a straight bar and bar ends I'll have a couple different hand positions.

scoatw

This is how I work on my bike. A good workstand is a good investment. Notice how clean my Crank and Chain is. This is after all of this rotten weather we've been ridin' in. Simple Green does the trick.