Commuter Bicycle Pics
11-25-09, 03:19 AM
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I used to participate in some TSD rallies when I had my old 2.5RS coupe. We also have a Saabaru (WRX) stage II which is a family car. Use to haul bicycles around. SPEED Channel used to have lots of WRC episodes. Sadly it's just NASCAR these days. So instead of watching rally cars tearing it up, I'm just watching guys in spandex pelotons. hahaha....
I drive a Stage 1/2 WRX. LOL. Only have simple things right now, spark plugs, K&N, removed intake silencer, Eneos oil, short shifter, hardened shifter bushings, 17x7.5 Rota SubZero's with Hankook Ventus R-S2's. I love the car but im thinking about trading in towards a newer one. Something with a warrenty right now.
I was checking out the Temple Canyon, Core, Gold Camp, Buffalo Peaks, and Lands End hill climbs here in Colorado. I want to enter but I need a car for it first. I need some skill training before that even. Im checking into shifter karts for this spring. Look damn fun and affordable.
Well, thats enough car chat in the bike forum.
11-25-09, 03:23 AM
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So, in theory at least, I've been building my Interstate Blue Surly Cross Check for nearly two months now, mostly waiting -- waiting for the frame to be shipped, waiting for parts to come in, waiting for the powder coating to be done, waiting for the headset to be installed, etc. I'm still waiting for a 175m solid axle to get here.
In the meantime, I decided to throw some spare wheels on with spacers on the freehub so I could actually ride the thing. As of this morning, it's officially a commuter.
For today at least, I used some 29x1.6 Continental Town Rides I had hanging around. After just 11 miles, I'm liking this a lot.
In the meantime, I decided to throw some spare wheels on with spacers on the freehub so I could actually ride the thing. As of this morning, it's officially a commuter.
For today at least, I used some 29x1.6 Continental Town Rides I had hanging around. After just 11 miles, I'm liking this a lot.
11-25-09, 03:38 PM
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Well; after about 2 months of gathering parts and running around town, my commuter is ready. Its a rebuilt trek 820.
I still need to get a new saddle.
I still need to get a new saddle.
11-25-09, 04:25 PM
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looks like a mighty fine commuter.
11-28-09, 08:12 PM
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always rides with luggage
Yay for single-chainring mountain bikes with slicks! There is another thread in here somewhere about 1x machinery, you should go there.
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Previously: 2000 Trek 4500 (2000-2003), 2003 Novara Randonee (2003-2006), 2003 Giant Rainier (2003-2008), 2005 Xootr Swift (2005-2007), 2007 Nashbar 1x9 (2007-2011), 2011 Windsor Shetland (2011-2014), 2008 Citizen Folder (2015)
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11-30-09, 10:32 AM
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Urban Tactical bike
newbie here, good to see all the awesome pics.
Bike is (probably) an old steel StumpJumper that I acquired at a veloswap long ago, nearly as-is. Singlespeed 44x16.
Commute is 3.5 miles, 95% street, with a college campus, 5 days a week. Door-to-door is faster than the same commute by car, due to parking.
Bike is (probably) an old steel StumpJumper that I acquired at a veloswap long ago, nearly as-is. Singlespeed 44x16.
Commute is 3.5 miles, 95% street, with a college campus, 5 days a week. Door-to-door is faster than the same commute by car, due to parking.
11-30-09, 11:21 AM
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my fixie making a rare sunny day appearance:
11-30-09, 12:11 PM
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My HW bicycle. Wheel size is 20 x 1 3/8. Installed Nexus IGH 3-Speed, Nexus Dyno Hub w/ Sensor Headlight, Stainless Steel spokes, chromed basket / Kick Stand, Panasonic Hard Lock, and Cat Eye Sensored Flashing Light.
11-30-09, 05:57 PM
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Bianchi Milano retrofitted with zero-rise van Dessel mustache bars and a Persons-Majestic leather saddle.
8sp internal gearing is great for low-maintenance commuting -- clean and oil the chain every 5,000 miles, grease the rear brake once or twice a year.
11-30-09, 06:31 PM
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You gonna eat that?
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11-30-09, 10:51 PM
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Well I have a vintage 1976 Schwinn Speedster (Chicago made). The bike is all original except for the tires..... (had to replace due to dry rot). It is not light but is amazing to ride... Ride it more days than not.... I am currently building a single speed from an old 84 Trek to be my commuter so that the Schwinn can be my 'sunday driver'
12-02-09, 02:20 AM
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We had one of these in the shop this year. I told my boss I would buy it if it didnt sell by the end of the season. To bad it sold. I liked it alot.
12-02-09, 10:25 AM
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It is decent except for one of my pet peeves.
Why O why do you hipsters put riser bars on a negative stem?!
It is not only a kludge, it looks awful!
You have two brakes though, very respectable!
Israel
Why O why do you hipsters put riser bars on a negative stem?!
It is not only a kludge, it looks awful!
You have two brakes though, very respectable!
Israel
12-02-09, 10:51 AM
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That's a great bike! A coworker bought one of these and I had the chance to ride it...very nice riding position and super comfortable. On his model, I think there was an dynamo hub on the front which powered both a headlight and taillight under the seat. How's that saddle treating you?
12-02-09, 10:52 AM
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Well if it's your only stem, why get another? His appears to be maxed out in height anyways. Why try to classify people, eh? Anyone who rides a bike is cool with me, that's one less car to me.
12-02-09, 12:37 PM
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My commuter bike, and a pic of the internally geared hub and one of my panniers. If you want to read more and see more pics they're here
12-02-09, 12:43 PM
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12-02-09, 01:00 PM
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My commuter bike, and a pic of the internally geared hub and one of my panniers. If you want to read more and see more pics they're here
12-02-09, 02:06 PM
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Second, I tried using a more flat stem with this application. the ID of the fork steerer is less than 22.2mm so my other stem did not fit. This is the stem that came with the bike originally. I used what worked.
Third, I built ths bike for $80 using found parts and stuff from my bucket. It was not ment to be anything but a project to keep a smile on my face while its freezing outside. I ended up liking the bike in the end.
Forth, I like it so thats all that matters.
Im not trying to sound like a dick but just saying there is a reason I built it like that.
12-02-09, 02:09 PM
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I know its not a "commuter bike" but i figured you might guys might like to see it anyway. I think it looks good. Just built it last night.
12-02-09, 03:13 PM
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just kidding, flat bars are on there bc the risers snapped. i kind of miss the risers though and may have to get another set if i decide to raise my seat. i can see (now) how it might make a serious cycler scratch his head though.
12-02-09, 03:47 PM
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My bike had a negative stem with slight riser bars for similar reason...everthing was free , it was the stem i had and i didnt like the drop bars. but then i felt like a hipster and could feel people staring at me, i just knew they were talking about me, so i put flat bars on there.
just kidding, flat bars are on there bc the risers snapped. i kind of miss the risers though and may have to get another set if i decide to raise my seat. i can see (now) how it might make a serious cycler scratch his head though.
just kidding, flat bars are on there bc the risers snapped. i kind of miss the risers though and may have to get another set if i decide to raise my seat. i can see (now) how it might make a serious cycler scratch his head though.