Commuting bike pics
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Commuter Bike ---- Marin Novato0 -
Perhaps try turning the bars down a bit so that the bottom of the drops is level, or just off level - I this will drop the hoods and sort the reach problem (I agree that the hoods are too high, but think the bars are also too rotated).Deadeye Duck wrote:Ok, here's an updated pic. Does anything on this jump out at you as being not set up properly? I think I have the seat position right now, and I've managed to drop the bars a bit too. Now all I have to do is grow an extra set of knuckles in my fingers to reach the brakes in the drops...
http://i44.tinypic.com/2gxgs2t.jpg
I'm not too keen on the seat or the strap pedals. Think I'll have to replace them, maybe for a charge spoon as I've seen them mentioned in praise a lot on here, and some clipless pedals maybe...
EDIT: Holy cow, that was massive. I've change it to a link.
The hoods will now effectively be lower compared to the saddle, so you might want to raise the stem again depending on how low you want the bars.David
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Hi Guys!
Just wanted to pop my bike up here! Let me know what you think
Its a Specialized Expedition Elite that I bought from Edinburghcycles for £199.
I have put on a Topeak Expedition rack with twin Altura panniers and SKS Chromoplastics guards. Everything else including the Armadillo tyres are stock.
The derauillers are Shimano Acera but am in two minds to whether I should upgrade these to Deore or something. This is my main commuting bike. Im in the process of saving up for a Spesh Allez Elite roadbike
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\___/__Roastie wrote:Perhaps try turning the bars down a bit so that the bottom of the drops is level, or just off level - I this will drop the hoods and sort the reach problem (I agree that the hoods are too high, but think the bars are also too rotated).
The hoods will now effectively be lower compared to the saddle, so you might want to raise the stem again depending on how low you want the bars.
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^That is the point going right over my head.
Sorry but I seem to be having brain failure as I can't work out what you want me to do. Move the bars, the hoods, the stem and my saddle? :? :oops:0 -
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schnazzy pic blondie. Not too sure about the pink bar tape though
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It actually looks great! Several people have said so when they've seen it in the flesh (and only one or two have said it's not ideal
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Since I was replacing the saddle & bartape on mine recently, I was tempted to add some colour to it, but it has bule and white detailing on it, and didn't really fancy either of those, so I stuck to black. It was a safe choice
In all honesty, it doesn't actually look bad. Is the bike that old style jag colour green? I reckon brown leather would look awesome on that (i.e. in place of the pink saddle & bar tape). Lots of polished metal + oldschool dark green + brown leather + white detailing = WIN
I think I need an old steel frame & fork as I'm picturing this, and liking it, a bit too much...0 -
Deadeye Duck wrote:Since I was replacing the saddle & bartape on mine recently, I was tempted to add some colour to it, but it has bule and white detailing on it, and didn't really fancy either of those, so I stuck to black. It was a safe choice
In all honesty, it doesn't actually look bad. Is the bike that old style jag colour green? I reckon brown leather would look awesome on that (i.e. in place of the pink saddle & bar tape). Lots of polished metal + oldschool dark green + brown leather + white detailing = WIN
I think I need an old steel frame & fork as I'm picturing this, and liking it, a bit too much...
I think you're right, it would look fab and really classy - but possibly too classy! The racing green and light pink genuinely go really well together (the darker pink on saddle and light not so much, but I'm looking out for replacements). The lugs have gold detailing, which is another touch you might want to bring out.0 -
MMMMmmm classicbiondino wrote:Deadeye Duck wrote:Since I was replacing the saddle & bartape on mine recently, I was tempted to add some colour to it, but it has bule and white detailing on it, and didn't really fancy either of those, so I stuck to black. It was a safe choice
In all honesty, it doesn't actually look bad. Is the bike that old style jag colour green? I reckon brown leather would look awesome on that (i.e. in place of the pink saddle & bar tape). Lots of polished metal + oldschool dark green + brown leather + white detailing = WIN
I think I need an old steel frame & fork as I'm picturing this, and liking it, a bit too much...
I think you're right, it would look fab and really classy - but possibly too classy! The racing green and light pink genuinely go really well together (the darker pink on saddle and light not so much, but I'm looking out for replacements). The lugs have gold detailing, which is another touch you might want to bring out.
I'd probably sand the lugs back to the steel, then polish them up till they gleam, then gold detail the edge of them so it's like a pin stripe paint scheme. Gold leaf if I could afford it.
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I guess I can put this here
Purveyor of sonic doom
Very Hairy Roadie - FCN 4
Fixed Pista- FCN 5
Beared Bromptonite - FCN 140 -
Clever Pun wrote:I guess I can put this here
Only if you commute on it :PRule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.0 -
itboffin wrote:Clever Pun wrote:I guess I can put this here
Only if you commute on it :P
when the weather is nice yes...Purveyor of sonic doom
Very Hairy Roadie - FCN 4
Fixed Pista- FCN 5
Beared Bromptonite - FCN 140 -
I can't help but look at all these SS frames without thinking they should all have the lugs polished and not painted. Since when did I become a tart
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Posted in the fgss thread, but guess she needs to go here as well
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Quest forks? Is that the shop in Harrow or somewhere?FCN 2-4.
"What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
"It stays down, Daddy."
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My crankset is Quest. Are they a good make?0
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cjcp wrote:Quest forks? Is that the shop in Harrow or somewhere?
Yeah, but i've never been there. They came with the frame.0 -
Oddjob - those are those foot-strappy things aren't they? Why are you using them as opposed to a) toe clips or b) clipless?0
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lost_in_thought wrote:Oddjob - those are those foot-strappy things aren't they? Why are you using them as opposed to a) toe clips or b) clipless?
I do have SPDs as well, and when there's a lot of wet weather i do swap over to them, but in good weather i like having the powergrips (or "foot-strappy things") and wearing my normal trainers. Saves me worrying about having a change of shoes at my destination. In wet weather they are a bit tricky to flip sometimes, esp with fixed as you can't just coast and take your time getting into them, so during the rainy times I switch to my double sided SPD pedals.
Never tried clips tbh. Might give them a go at some time.0 -
Left my lock at home, so had to keep the bike in the office for the day. Got bored. Took pic. You get to enjoy.
David
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Hi all
just got my District this afternoon. There are afew things to change on it, but it is truly stunning up close. Sits well with its stable mate too.
regards
Sean
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@ Trekhead: I am jealous! Yummy! I love that bike!
@ SecretSam: Thanks dude! It is Alu.
Started life as a Day One flat bar road bike (hybrid?). Apart from the frame, the only standard bits still on the bike are seat post and brakes (tho' the wheels are the same type). It now runs a 105/Tiagra mix, and a steel fork. I like steel a lot. More compliant & resilient than carbon, tho' pretty weighty. But, hey, it is a working bike, so weight isn't really that important.David
Engineered Bicycles0 -
The following image may cause long-lasting distress to any bike tarts out there. My apologies to anyone who is caused BSO related trauma.
There we have it, my £40 BSO. It was an Aldi "Special" offer about eight years ago, and has over the past two months completed 600 commuting miles. Were you to look closer, you'd find several missing teeth on the rear cogs, some nasty plastic brake handles and a slightly wobbly rear wheel. She ain't exactly pretty and at 18 KG, she ain't no lightweight, but she has the scalps of several roadies and countless Hybrids notched into her handlebars.0 -
Were the roadies coming the other direction, or fixing punctures?0
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Always Tyred wrote:Were the roadies coming the other direction, or fixing punctures?
Nope, crying bitter, salty tears into their wrap-arounds. Naturally, they were ALL on recovery rides 0 -
Tis an AMAZING machine
Scott Sub 30 Classic
On a Mission to lose 20 stone..Get My Life Back
December 2007 - 39 Stone 05 Lbs
July 2011 - 13 Stone 12 Lbs - Cycled 17851 Miles
http://39stonecyclist.com
Now the hard work starts.0 -
Specialized Crosstrail Elite
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I changed things up a bit. Orange pedals and cables (Jagwire), Brooks saddle and tool roll, bottle cage, which I had to paint - couldn`t find an orange one anywhere. Flipped the stem over, but I`m still trying to find some decent flat bars. Looking good and rides like a dream.
ciao
ole ginger b*ll*cks / the ginger ninja0
