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10-02-12, 09:31 AM
aka Tom Reingold
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It's as handsome as it is practical.
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New York City and High Falls, NY
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Tom Reingold, tom@noglider.com
New York City and High Falls, NY
Blogs: The Experienced Cyclist; noglider's ride blog
“When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments.” — Elizabeth West, US author
Please email me rather than PM'ing me. Thanks.
10-03-12, 07:13 AM
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Bikes: 2000 Bianchi Veloce, '88 Schwinn Prologue, '90 Bianchi Volpe,'94 Yokota Grizzly Peak, Yokota Enterprise, '16 Diamondback Haanjo, '91 Bianchi Boardwalk, Ellsworth cruiser
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10-03-12, 10:48 AM
always rides with luggage
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2006 Trek SU100, 2009 Motobecane Fantom CX, 2011 Motobecane Fantom Cross Uno, and a Bakfiets
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)
Non-Bike hardware: MX Linux / BunsenLabs Linux / Raspbian / Mac OS 10.6 / Android 7
--Ben
2006 Trek SU100, 2009 Motobecane Fantom CX, 2011 Motobecane Fantom Cross Uno, and a Bakfiets
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)
Non-Bike hardware: MX Linux / BunsenLabs Linux / Raspbian / Mac OS 10.6 / Android 7
10-03-12, 11:11 AM
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My daily commuter doing more than commuting.
10-04-12, 06:12 AM
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10-04-12, 07:50 AM
Bicycle Repair Man !!!
It is a little smaller than what I usually ride but have found it to be very comfortable... Will keep it until my wife moves here and will then sell it in pdx as I won't need it here. Now that I have a car I could just bring a winter bike with me just as I brought Forrest down for the summer.
10-04-12, 12:51 PM
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Nice conversion. Is the paint really that clean, or is it a trick of the camera?
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10-04-12, 01:02 PM
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Camera trick. It's actually got a fair amount of minor scrapes and nicks. About what you'd expect for a 25 year old frame.
I may be adding some fenders to it soon. Even when the weather is dry, all the businesses I ride past leaving the train station have their sprinklers running at 6 a.m.
I may be adding some fenders to it soon. Even when the weather is dry, all the businesses I ride past leaving the train station have their sprinklers running at 6 a.m.
10-04-12, 01:10 PM
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2013 Kona Jake, finally in full commuting regalia...
I've added:
Specialized Phenom saddle
Crank Brothers Candy 3 pedals
700x28 Continental Grand Prix 4 Season tires
Planet Bike Cascadia fenders
Topeak Explorer 29er MTX disc rack
Topeak MTX TrunkBag EXP
Bontrager Node 2.1 computer
NiteRider MiNewt 600 Cordless front light
PDW Radbot 1000 rear light
Trek bottle cage
I've added:
Specialized Phenom saddle
Crank Brothers Candy 3 pedals
700x28 Continental Grand Prix 4 Season tires
Planet Bike Cascadia fenders
Topeak Explorer 29er MTX disc rack
Topeak MTX TrunkBag EXP
Bontrager Node 2.1 computer
NiteRider MiNewt 600 Cordless front light
PDW Radbot 1000 rear light
Trek bottle cage
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10-04-12, 05:50 PM
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Bikes: specialized crossroads hybrid 2006 Raleigh Cadent 2 1971 Schwinn Varsity, 1972 Schwinn Continental, 1977 Schwinn Volare (frame)
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Here is my Sekai Bushmaster 80's vintage conversion to my winter rain bike. I used a mixture of new and old parts some LBS items some I had here at the house and others I bought online. The biggest change was when I spread the rear triangle so I could change from a 6 speed freewheel to a 7 speed cassette and I also changed to a sealed bottom bracket. I'm learning the quirks of this bike and I'm really starting to enjoy it. 
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(Life is too short to play crappy guitars) 2006 Raleigh Cadent 3.0, 1977 Schwinn Volare, 2010 Windsor tourist. ( I didn't fall , I attacked the floor)
(Life is too short to play crappy guitars) 2006 Raleigh Cadent 3.0, 1977 Schwinn Volare, 2010 Windsor tourist. ( I didn't fall , I attacked the floor)
10-04-12, 10:14 PM
Super-spreader
2013 Kona Jake, finally in full commuting regalia...
I've added:
Specialized Phenom saddle
Crank Brothers Candy 3 pedals
700x28 Continental Grand Prix 4 Season tires
Planet Bike Cascadia fenders
Topeak Explorer 29er MTX disc rack
Topeak MTX TrunkBag EXP
Bontrager Node 2.1 computer
NiteRider MiNewt 600 Cordless front light
PDW Radbot 1000 rear light
Trek bottle cage
I've added:
Specialized Phenom saddle
Crank Brothers Candy 3 pedals
700x28 Continental Grand Prix 4 Season tires
Planet Bike Cascadia fenders
Topeak Explorer 29er MTX disc rack
Topeak MTX TrunkBag EXP
Bontrager Node 2.1 computer
NiteRider MiNewt 600 Cordless front light
PDW Radbot 1000 rear light
Trek bottle cage
Awesome... I want one.
10-05-12, 07:05 AM
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I wouldn't let that thing out of my sight for a second. $$! (But I'm drooling over it all the same)
Does it have the cross top "interupter levers"? I understand that they don't work that great with disc brakes, but I love mine on my cantis.
Does it have the cross top "interupter levers"? I understand that they don't work that great with disc brakes, but I love mine on my cantis.
10-05-12, 10:58 AM
always rides with luggage
That thing is way hotter than my Motobecane.
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2006 Trek SU100, 2009 Motobecane Fantom CX, 2011 Motobecane Fantom Cross Uno, and a Bakfiets
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)
Non-Bike hardware: MX Linux / BunsenLabs Linux / Raspbian / Mac OS 10.6 / Android 7
--Ben
2006 Trek SU100, 2009 Motobecane Fantom CX, 2011 Motobecane Fantom Cross Uno, and a Bakfiets
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)
Non-Bike hardware: MX Linux / BunsenLabs Linux / Raspbian / Mac OS 10.6 / Android 7
10-05-12, 11:19 AM
Fast for a sloth
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10-05-12, 11:27 AM
Bike ≠ Car ≠ Ped.
I had levers like that on my Schwinn DBX, and it had disc brakes. Worked fine, too. I have them on my current canti-braked commuter and wouldn't hesitate to use them on my next commuter build (which would have discs again).
10-05-12, 11:39 AM
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It doesn't have interrupter levers. I think the biggest problem with those levers, whether with cantilevers or discs is that they are a possible source of cable friction if you don't get the cable routing right. I took them off of my CX race bike, along with switching to Ripcord housing, and the difference in performance, using Shimano CX70 cantilevers, is astounding (probably mostly the Ripcord though).
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10-05-12, 12:21 PM
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10-05-12, 05:46 PM
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I ordered some 26 x 2.35 Big Apples for the Surly Troll commuter build I was planning. I had difficulty getting the parts I wanted so I cancelled that build, but kept the tires for my old mtb. The fenders are a very tight fit. An initial test ride will have to wait until tomorrow.
And the way I transported the tires from the LBS.
And the way I transported the tires from the LBS.
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10-06-12, 12:06 PM
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A little work done to the Masi Speciale CX that I posted a while back. Ended up liking the frame so much, had it chopped, coupled, and powder coated. So, the commuter is now also the traveler.
10-07-12, 12:51 PM
Born Again Pagan
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Finally got around to posting a pic of my new commuter from this spring. Took the picture on my ride home from the shop . Its an MEC Chance 11spd, alfine igh, aluminum frame, carbon fiber frontforks and seat post,and shamanio hydraulic disc brakes. 2000kms in and I'm still lovin it.
11 yr old off to middle school. 5 miles a day.
This is his first year in middle school. He has strong opinions on how his lunch must be structured to fit in at school, and what underwear is acceptable to reveal now that he has to change for PE, but no issues w/ that ginormous triangle.
This is his first year in middle school. He has strong opinions on how his lunch must be structured to fit in at school, and what underwear is acceptable to reveal now that he has to change for PE, but no issues w/ that ginormous triangle.
Awesome accomplishment! Congratulations!
10-08-12, 05:40 AM
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Hello again commuters!
Here are a few pics of my current commuter.. It's a 55km round trip to school..
Here in holland is commuting paradise..
Here are a few pics of my current commuter.. It's a 55km round trip to school..
Here in holland is commuting paradise..
10-08-12, 06:42 AM
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Scored cheap on CL Litespeed Blue Ridge commuter:
