Commuting bike pics

redvee

bikesr4riding wrote:

You've been sold a full bike and half a pair of forks, take it back and get the other half asap

freehub

Why has that bike only got a left fork blade why no right?

MonkeyMonster

Its ye olde classic cannondale lefty

hipshaker

Africa bike 3!



Found picture online, haven't photographed my heavy but lovely bike yet.
It's like riding a ... tractor I suppose But great fun.

bikesr4riding

redvee wrote:

bikesr4riding wrote:

You've been sold a full bike and half a pair of forks, take it back and get the other half asap

No worries, I'm saving the other half of the fork for another bike build

Seriously though, this is such a stiff ride and the tracking with the front fork is incredibly stable, straight and fast. This is my first Cannondale let alone Lefty and I have to say I'm impressed. The responsiveness from the rear is also surprisingly incredible, so much direct power. So good, so far. Will post a full review on my blog in 5 or 6 months time...

Coming back to the original question, "What hybrid for £1K", no doubt about it, if your willing and happy to spend that much on a hybrid, then the Bad Boy 8 is choice.

Some and indeed most of the alternatives mentioned in previous responses are excellent machines and offer great value, I considered some of them, but with the opportunity to buy a new bike on my company's cycle 2 work scheme, paying £500 for a £1K bike is an opportunity not to be missed in my view, and paid over 18 months as well. Nice.

Make the most of it, if you're able to.

johnnyqif

Heres my fantastic Dave the BAxxxxARD Hinde
we go everywhere in north and central london together, but never south of the river

MonkeyMonster

johnnyqif wrote:

but never south of the river

Why would you ever want to... :P

RucA

Hi

my commuter

Avoneer

Been using this for a few years:



Just got one of these to try:



Pat...

gb155

YAY, FINALLY got my own Ribble Porn

It did mean getting ride of the Scott but was WELL worth it.



(Better pics to follow)



The story behind it:

http://gazzasblogs.blogspot.com/2009/08 ... -time.html

markiemc13

http://www.falconcycles.co.uk/Corporate/img/Scorpion/Fear-L.jpg

Heres Mine, Tel me what you think, and what you'd change ? [/url]

flicksta

Only with SPDs on now.

UndercoverElephant

Posted this in another thread, but since I haven't posted on here since I got my good bike:



She's laaarvly!

freehub

Nice bike, those mudguards look tempting. Are they quick on and off? They look like they might offer more protection compared to my full SKS mudguards.

UndercoverElephant

freehub wrote:

Nice bike, those mudguards look tempting. Are they quick on and off? They look like they might offer more protection compared to my full SKS mudguards.

I reckon I could get them off in a minute, once I'm used to the re-usable cable ties. You'd just have to undo the thumbscrews attaching them to the stays, un-clip the cable tie and they'd be off. My first ever mudguards, so I can't say whether they're better than anything or not, but I rode through some puddles and stayed dry.

hellotracy

BentMikey wrote:

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Actually I also use a Spesh Langster, but this is the no.1 commuting bike.

i like this one

Roastie

The Pig:



Thoroughly unmodified apart from the new seatpost. Not yet weighed, but she certainly ate ALL the pies!

redvee

Is that a Rolls saddle that stops the seatpost hurting you?

roger_merriman

Roastie wrote:

The Pig:



Thoroughly unmodified apart from the new seatpost. Not yet weighed, but she certainly ate ALL the pies!

not a bad looking pig has to be said!

Roastie

redvee wrote:

Is that a Rolls saddle that stops the seatpost hurting you?

Well spotted! That Rolls is well worn, and 18 years old! I bought it just before I started Uni :shock: - it used to grace my road bike.

@ Roger: Why thanks!

crogger750

old faithfull meets new giant FCR1.

fishcake

My new ride




fishcake

ChillyGetsTrilly

hellotracy wrote:

BentMikey wrote:

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Actually I also use a Spesh Langster, but this is the no.1 commuting bike.

i like this one

ditto.... this thing looks unique

hoathy

Avoneer wrote:

Just got one of these to try:



Pat...

bet you're going to end up regretting that, i know i did. worst bike i have ever owned! this will most likely drive you insane...

O'Day

Hoathy wrote:

bet you're going to end up regretting that, i know i did. worst bike i have ever owned! this will most likely drive you insane...

Next you'll be telling him his bike's had nine of its gears stolen by the gypsys who sold it to him


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2HP25bKztE

El Diego

fishcake wrote:

My new ride




fishcake

Very brown. Like it.

cyclemambo

El Diego wrote:

fishcake wrote:

My new ride




fishcake

Very brown. Like it.

i like very much, what model and year is this scott?

Splasher

Roastie

I do like Surlys. That a Cross Check frame?

Splasher

Roastie wrote:

I do like Surlys. That a Cross Check frame?

Yup. I have a road bike for Sunday club runs and a Mountain bike for playing on, and this does everything else: touring, commuting, family rides with a trailgaiter and a picnic in the panniers, tow paths and fire roads, shopping, you name it. The only thing I'd change is the bottle dynamo for a front hub one, probably next October.