Commuting bike pics
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denty85 nice pics, f/0.0? using an old manual prime?
Hi iPete, you got it. Nikon D80 plus my 30 year old 50mm 1.8 E. thanks for the comment0 -
Dude, I think you might need another rear light. :shock:Kiblams wrote:I love it marchant!
I have this weekend taken the old Raleigh suspension off my commuter and fitted the rigid fork, and it looks very similar to yours (except for the ghetto SS element of it of course) a pic is in my Sig.
David
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Roastie wrote:Dude, I think you might need another rear light. :shock:
Does the one on the pannier qualify?
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My commuter stopped halfway between Chorley and Blackpool at Preston docks on a glorious sunny (chuffin cold) Wednesday morning in Feb.
Bike is Ridgeback Road 02 (2005 model). Only mods are Ergon bar ends (this was their first day of use) and a pair of tyres that don't puncture every 10 miles or so.
IMHO a pretty perfect commuting machine.0 -
Hi
Just coming up to a full year commuting & have gone from 16stone to 12 & a half stone.
Have spent a lot of time on the forum getting advice so thought it was time to show my bikes.
Started off for the first 4 months with a 15 year old Raleigh MTB before moving onto a Giant Escape R1 bought via the CTW scheme.
Just swapped the tyres for Continental City Contact due to an average of two punctures per week, due to the factory fitted ones being a little fragile.
Have now caught the bug & plan to buy a proper road bike in the next 12 months.
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Levi_501 wrote:itboffin wrote:It starts here
Very nice place to start from
Yeh it's a good looking machine, all I have left to do is fit new goodridge cables and it's ready to roll
and yes i've fitted a chain and derailleurs Rule #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 -
wow i love the challenge hurricane bike poste in here! would surley make for an interesting commute for you riding and anyone you might pass.0
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I built up my new commuter yesterday based around a Trek 6700 XC frame. I went for Kona Project 2 forks for a couple of reasons; many recommendations for people even shops that did not sell them ! and the fact that they are adjusted for MTB’s which normally run 100mm front suspension forks.
Went for the Kooka double adjustable cable disk brakes, although they are currently on loan (to buy) from a friend. The wheels were from my old commuter, but would like to replace them in the not to distant future, may be Mavic Crossride or something. This is my first Hollowtech BB, stayed with 21 gears, I like the reliability of 7 speed systems.
Obviously not quite finished yet, will cut the steering tube when I find the right position, and adjust the mud guards.
Trek 6700 frame
WTB headset
Kona Project 2 forks
Coyote 32 spoke wheels (some I had)
Shimano Deore Hollowtech II crank set 48/36/22
Shimano cassette 7 speed
Shimano STX gear levers
Shimano XTR cables
Kooka cable disk brakes
Selfcof post
Bontrager Inform saddle
Schwable Marathon Plus tyres
Bicignals F/R lights and flashers
Bontrager bar ends
So tomorrow will be it first outing ! Cannot wait to try the flashers !0 -
My commuter, which, to my unending shame, I'm still not commuting on.
Must. Get. Out. Of. Bed. On. Time.
Less internal organs, same supertwisted great taste.0 -
Spesh Singlecross, 70" fixed, Shimano hub dynamo. I've subsequently changed the seatpost and saddle and sorted out that overlong cable to the rear brake.
Just done it's first winter- a testing one too- very happy with it.
I used this one in the snow, with a Schwalbe snow stud tyre upfront. The cheapy front wheel was on the Singlecross when I bought it.
Milnes cross bike.0 -
Spesh Singlecross, 70" fixed, Shimano hub dynamo. I've subsequently changed the seatpost and saddle and sorted out that overlong cable to the rear brake.
Just done it's first winter- a testing one too- very happy with it.
I used this one in the snow, with a Schwalbe snow stud tyre upfront. The cheapy front wheel was on the Singlecross when I bought it.
Milnes cross bike.0 -
Typical.
You wait ages for a new post by Palinurus and then two come along at once.0 -
I needed a bike to ride in all-weather conditions, solid, brakes in the wet, handles well but comfy, carries my luggage and short shopping trips and goes anywhere and looks great!
ok didn't manage that last bit as it's eye sore...just need a kickstand... ;O)
From the spares bin an old frame lying around, slx-lx bits and a rear carrier :O)
Weighs 13kg and I make sure it's loaded up so I get a quick workout on the way to work.
Stuck with 26 inch wheels for load carrying and quick acceleration when having to stop in traffic. Have some singletrack on the way but mainly roads for 8 miles one way.0 -
My new "old" winter country commuter hack
Rule #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 -
SecretSam wrote:itboffin wrote:My new "old" winter country commuter hack
Now that's a quality old bike, love the 'carbon effect' steelie forks!!!!!
Frame looks half decent - what is it?
It's a 1980s Raleigh 531 very very light, a real pleasure to ride.Rule #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 -
Cervelo Soloist
Cervelo P2 (Carbon)
Trek 4500
some sort of cx bike
It's not that cold out, it's just a bit windy.
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Ouch, didn't get hurt yourself though right?realALBERTAN wrote:0 -
Ouch, didn't get hurt yourself though right?realALBERTAN wrote:0 -
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Mickey Eye wrote:
Ouch, didn't get hurt yourself though right?realALBERTAN wrote:
I was climbing up a small hill so I was fine... the walk that follow was long but distinguished...Cervelo Soloist
Cervelo P2 (Carbon)
Trek 4500
some sort of cx bike
It's not that cold out, it's just a bit windy.
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Love the colour of the Dolan. I was thinking about getting one. What are your thoughts fearby, happy with your purchase?FCN Minus 5 (+/- 12)
Genesis Flyer
Orange O2
Trick Superlight team
Custom steel flat bar fixed jobbie for commuting0 -
Very happy indeed.
Rides like a top end road bike and the mudguards mean I can use it all year round and for clubruns. My first time on Shimano after 25 years and I didn't realise how good it is. Tyres are 100PSI which seems a bit odd but this helps with comfort. Got it on 0% finance from Formby cycles.0 -
The Pig, my trusty commuting/utility hack is quite broken.
Fortunately I have a spare F&F lying around, so The Pig will be reborn. Amazingly the frame seems to be fine apart from a bent mech hanger.David
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