She's almost perfect. Time to show it off
03-15-08 | 05:59 PM
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From: Wichita KS USA
Bikes: Surly Crosscheck w Nexus 8 drivetrain set up as a commuter/tourer. Old and quick '89 Trek 1200. 08 Fisher Cobia 29er
She's almost perfect. Time to show it off
Beyond buying a fancier domestic lugged frame (which I'll never be able to afford), I don't think I need to make another upgrade to my commuter, it's finally perfect. I just gave her a bath so I grabbed some snapshots. The only change I'd make is some 170mm cranks, but the 175s are fine and I don't do any high cadence riding on this baby anyhow. The most recent upgrades are the front hub and light system, and the tubus logo rack. Both were absurdly expensive, but worth every penny. This bike started as a stock Cross Check Complete two years ago.
Upgrades:
48mm Nitto Noodle bars
Cane Creek Gummy levers, Nashbar Cross levers
Nashbar short stem
Lumotec IQ Fly Senso Plus with B&M tail w standlight
Peter White front wheel w Nexus generator hub (disc compatible for future)
Woody's Fenders
Schwalbe Marathon Supremes 700x40c (rear tire has a Mr Tuffy for insurance due to Nexus hub)
Brooks Champion Flier Special Edition
Tubus Logo Rack
Hebie Chainglider
Nexus 8 Premium hub Rear Wheel from Continental Cyclery
Velo Orange Leather bar tape over Fitzik gel pads
Acorn Small Saddle Bag (old style)
Velo Orange Bell
Boulevard Smokestack Cork bar end plug
Upgrades:
48mm Nitto Noodle bars
Cane Creek Gummy levers, Nashbar Cross levers
Nashbar short stem
Lumotec IQ Fly Senso Plus with B&M tail w standlight
Peter White front wheel w Nexus generator hub (disc compatible for future)
Woody's Fenders
Schwalbe Marathon Supremes 700x40c (rear tire has a Mr Tuffy for insurance due to Nexus hub)
Brooks Champion Flier Special Edition
Tubus Logo Rack
Hebie Chainglider
Nexus 8 Premium hub Rear Wheel from Continental Cyclery
Velo Orange Leather bar tape over Fitzik gel pads
Acorn Small Saddle Bag (old style)
Velo Orange Bell
Boulevard Smokestack Cork bar end plug
Last edited by Jeffbeerman2; 03-20-08 at 05:32 PM. Reason: fix busted image
03-15-08 | 06:13 PM
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Spectacular; thanks for sharing.
BTW, go Jayhawks.
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03-15-08 | 06:19 PM
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From: Woodinville, WA
Bikes: Specialized Diverge, Santa Cruz Tallboy LT Carbon, Specialized Stumpjumper (hardtail), Kona Humuhumu, Co-Motion Nor'Wester
I'm diggin those wood fenders. Very cool.
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03-15-08 | 06:59 PM
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Ooh, that is a very nice bike.
Enjoy it.
Enjoy it.
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03-15-08 | 07:23 PM
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Bikes: Surly Crosscheck w Nexus 8 drivetrain set up as a commuter/tourer. Old and quick '89 Trek 1200. 08 Fisher Cobia 29er
They were very affordable. $120 Fast turnaround too. https://www.woodysfenders.com
I highly recommend the guy. He made these custom for me because the first set were a bit too narrow, and even paid freight on the second pair. He can custom make anything. Those are 2-1/4" wide. You need slightly wider fenders when going wood because they aren't curved around the tire.
I just looked at his site and saw something I must have. He's making chainguards now
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Thanks everyone for the kind words. Surly, Contenintal Cyclery, Bicycle Xchange Shop, Peter White, and the Woody's fenders guy did all the work. I just had to cough up about a months post-tax salary. It's worth more than my POS car now!
I highly recommend the guy. He made these custom for me because the first set were a bit too narrow, and even paid freight on the second pair. He can custom make anything. Those are 2-1/4" wide. You need slightly wider fenders when going wood because they aren't curved around the tire.
I just looked at his site and saw something I must have. He's making chainguards now
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Thanks everyone for the kind words. Surly, Contenintal Cyclery, Bicycle Xchange Shop, Peter White, and the Woody's fenders guy did all the work. I just had to cough up about a months post-tax salary. It's worth more than my POS car now!
03-15-08 | 07:57 PM
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Bikes: Breezer Uptown 8, U frame
Oh my, Jeff - she's an absolute beauty. 
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03-15-08 | 08:21 PM
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sweet ride
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Recommended reading for all cyclists - Cyclecraft - Effective Cycling
Condor Cycles - quite possibly the best bike shop in London
Don't run red lights, wear a helmet, use hand signals, get some cycle lights(front and rear) and, FFS, don't run red lights!
03-15-08 | 08:29 PM
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droooooool. That'd cause me to wreck by staring at it every bit as fast as a cute jogger.
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03-15-08 | 08:46 PM
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Bikes: Gary Fisher Simple City 8, Litespeed Obed
I have those same brakes on my LHT and they are great. The best cantis I've ever owned, and not expensive.
That's a beautiful bike. If you don't mind, post a review in a few weeks of how that Nexus 8 treats you. I'm planning on making the switch on my LHT, with much the same setup as you, and would love to hear your thoughts.
That's a beautiful bike. If you don't mind, post a review in a few weeks of how that Nexus 8 treats you. I'm planning on making the switch on my LHT, with much the same setup as you, and would love to hear your thoughts.
03-15-08 | 09:07 PM
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From: Wichita KS USA
Bikes: Surly Crosscheck w Nexus 8 drivetrain set up as a commuter/tourer. Old and quick '89 Trek 1200. 08 Fisher Cobia 29er
The new items this week completing the bike are the lighting system and the rack. I have used many other lighting systems and one other rack. The Tubus logo rack and the hub-driven Lumotec IQ Fly senso plus are awesome.
Luckily I am able to keep it parked inside at work in our warehouse, so I do ride it to work. I worry a bit when I go out drinking downtown adn leave it parked, but I love riding it so much I'm not going to ride one of my lesser bikes. I bought it to ride it.
03-15-08 | 09:12 PM
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Jeff,
THat bike is very good looking. It is good to see some Marathons Supremes in the wild
Do those fenders hold up on your dailycommute? As pretty as they are, I wonder whether they hold up in rain/snow?
What is the kickstand you've got? I am looking for a double kick stand on my own LHT
Duppie
THat bike is very good looking. It is good to see some Marathons Supremes in the wild
Do those fenders hold up on your dailycommute? As pretty as they are, I wonder whether they hold up in rain/snow?
What is the kickstand you've got? I am looking for a double kick stand on my own LHT
Duppie