Commuting bike pics

ESSEXMIRAGE

Well after getting my Carrera Vulcan last month iv'e just inheritted a road bike ....a Raleigh Record Sprint, I am learning a few bits about it as I delve into the depths of Google etc, but was wanting to convert it to a commuted rather than use the Vulcan every day (although prob chop n change as the mood takes me) well its a larger frame which suits me 6'3" fine and was stored outside in the elements for over a year but is in very good condition, with reynolds 501 tubing, its all original and will need the following replacing,
Saddle - ripped
Tyres - perished
Front wheel slight damage, valve broken off
Chain - rusty
Cables - if needed
everything else looks remarkable even the surface rust spots will come off with some elbow grease......
so was looking for suggestions as would like to change the bars to some straight ones and change the wheels and tyres, i would like to relocate the gear shift but think this will be a nightmare for a total beginner like me,
How easy is it to change the bars will I need a new stem if so what should I be looking for and suggestions please for wheels prob gonna have to be an ebay purchase as trying to get it all done for bout £50 if poss,keep the budget commuter theme going hey......







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redddraggon

ESSEXMIRAGE wrote:

so was looking for suggestions as would like to change the bars to some straight ones and change the wheels and tyres, i would like to relocate the gear shift but think this will be a nightmare for a total beginner like me,

Don't lose the drops, far better than flat bars

Drfabulous0

He's right, wish I had some drop bars for my road bike (built from scrap). I am stuck with flat bars and bar ends for now, in fact I'll swap you if you like.
Change the tyres, lube the chain, fix the front wheel, the valve is part of the tube surely? and stick some gaffer tape on the tear in the saddle, relocate the gear shifters to the bin and go single speed (eliminating the need for new gear cables).

secretsam

ESSEXMIRAGE wrote:

Well after getting my Carrera Vulcan last month iv'e just inheritted a road bike ....a Raleigh Record Sprint, I am learning a few bits about it as I delve into the depths of Google etc, but was wanting to convert it to a commuted rather than use the Vulcan every day (although prob chop n change as the mood takes me) well its a larger frame which suits me 6'3" fine and was stored outside in the elements for over a year but is in very good condition, with reynolds 501 tubing, its all original and will need the following replacing,
Saddle - ripped
Tyres - perished
Front wheel slight damage, valve broken off
Chain - rusty
Cables - if needed
everything else looks remarkable even the surface rust spots will come off with some elbow grease......

My Bro' in Law "stored" one of these in our garage for...well, forever actually. Anyhoo, yours looks in good nick, none of the above should be a problem: new chain should be cheap, cables ditto, and tyres will be on a 700c rather than old horror 27" like my old bus, so again not an issue. Chain may just need lubing. Saddle: if it works OK, and is comfy, just bung a cover on it :twisted:

£25 max

And stick with drops

pete236

My transport.
'03 Giant Rincon. not much but gets the job done!

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p253 ... CT0102.jpg

A load of new bits to go on to replace the old (original 6000 mile) bits. Wheels and knobbly tyres kept for weekend XC blasts though!

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p253 ... CT0105.jpg

benzjammin1980

My other bike, for a 'slower' commute

2006 Giant Trance with Rockshox Psylo Race fork
Built for me by my mate Rowan @ Nirvana cycles, Westcott

Craig Beresford

mailmannz wrote:

Here are some pics of my darling boardman hybrid pro 8)

Wow, that looks a nice bike.! I suppose they are V expensive?

Craig Beresford

mailmannz wrote:

Here are some pics of my darling boardman hybrid pro 8)

I've just knocked myself sick!

Ordered a scott sub 10 the other day and I'm thinking this is a much nicer,
better spec'd bike..

Anyone know your rights on canceling and order after leaving a decent deposit? :shock:

jjstenso

Here's my Genesis Day 01 a.k.a the Mike Rutherford Rocket... (not coined by me thankfully)

Unfortunately he was in need of a good wash, blow dry and 3 in 1 lube spray when this photo was taken.

dannyg

This is mine recently purchased, but since then the weather has taken a very bad turn for the worse so i haven't had much chance to ride it yet. Very comfy and pretty quick i can do my 4.5 mile journey to work in about 11.5 mins so not bad going i don't think



It was splendid once i'd rebuilt since a work experience lad built it at Halfords, good job i didn't ride it home from the shop!!

Pete789uk

How do I post a picture on here

Gr.uB

SamWise72

I've ridden several bikes as my main commuter, but the most often have been the Raleigh 20, and Raleigh Royal tourer below (I like old bikes). Currently, I'm working on a hot-rod 20 with 7 speed hub and BMX rims, but while that's getting built, my Raleigh Superbe (bottom) is top of the list, now with Schwalbe Marathons and a rack in addition to what you see here. It's heavy, but the only real complaint is poor brake performance in the wet.

Slim Middleton

Hi Samwise

I have a Raleigh (Royal) just like that (I think) except that mine has half chrome stays. Does yours have 531ST tubing and Suntour dropouts? I was really lucky to get hold of it - it is in great condition but it seems that a lot of the original equipment has been changed. Do you know anything about the history of the bike? I had heard that it was originally only sold as a frame.

Cheers

Simon

niblue

Here's my new commuter:

SamWise72

Slim Middleton wrote:

Hi Samwise

I have a Raleigh (Royal) just like that (I think) except that mine has half chrome stays. Does yours have 531ST tubing and Suntour dropouts? I was really lucky to get hold of it - it is in great condition but it seems that a lot of the original equipment has been changed. Do you know anything about the history of the bike? I had heard that it was originally only sold as a frame.

Cheers

Simon

I doubt that's the case - I've seen a few of them on eBay with similar equipment. I think it was Raleigh's Dawes Galaxy competitor; I don't know offhand what tubing mine is (I know it's 531), or indeed what the dropouts are, though I suspect they're suntour. I paid £20 for it, which was one hell of a deal....

Cunobelin

Slim Middleton

Thanks Samwise

That is one hell of a deal!! I paid NZ$80 for mine so pretty pleased with that. I'm yet to ride it as Raliegh intended though since I originally built it up into a fixed wheel bike. It was OK but perhaps not best suited to that so I'm looking forward to completing a geared build some time soon.

Simon

SamWise72

It's certainly no track bike, but then not everyone wants that from their fixed gear! It'd make a great fixed commuter.

Slim Middleton

It sure would - I found it much better though with a higher (63 inch gear) but with something a bit taller (72 ish) it just felt a wee bit staid. I have a track bike so it's no loss and I kind of feel that the old boy deserves something a bit more special than a cheap fixed conversion. I have a nice set of 27 inch Fiamme wheels with Airlite and Campy hubs, a TA crankset, Brooks etc so I am looking forward to getting it up and running some day soon!!!

Gr.uB

niblue wrote:

Here's my new commuter:

Ha !! Spot the small adjustment to the Lumicycle glowring - the use of gaffa tape to block the light coming back at you !!

That looks rather fast too

BentMikey

That tricross is beautiful!!!

100%

That Tricross is indeed nice - there's someone who frequently gets on the train I get to and from work with one, all kitted out with panniers and the like. I'm very tempted myself!

Cheers,
Steve

niblue

Gr.uB wrote:

niblue wrote:

Ha !! Spot the small adjustment to the Lumicycle glowring - the use of gaffa tape to block the light coming back at you !!

Well spotted - the Lumi's were bought for MTB night-riding and the tape is an essential tweak for that, otherwise the glow-ring is distracting.

That looks rather fast too

Not with me on it...

niblue

Cheers for the kind comments on my Tricross. It's now done it's first week commuting, as well as a stint off-road, and it is 100% everthing I hoped it'd be. Highly recommended.

Westbrom

Hi

I have just bought aTricross Sport from Edinburgh. I thought long and hard about the Giant SCR 1.5 but in the end plumped for the safer (and not that much more heavier) option. I am happy with my choice. It indeed does look good and the test run was great. With the triple on, the big hill that awaits me on my run home from work should not pos too much problems...... I hope!!!

mdg1157

Trek 1.2 replaced my old roadified diamondback (killed it in February)

TwistedHelix

This is an old road bike I swapped with my boss for some misc bits I had around. I ditched the gears and went single speed so I can ride and ditch. The ride is a road through a forest so when it is wet I ride all on road.

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=4 ... 1089802937


The second image is my alternate ride which is my main off road single speed that gets more miles on it than any of my bikes. When it is dry I ride though the forest but single track is limited.

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=4 ... 1089802937

The last is my main ride for long weeked stinits but has the occasional run as a commuter if I am going for a ride at lunch time.

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=4 ... 1089802937


I would love to embed the pics but the img tags don't seem to be workign for me

scally56

my commuting bike to uni and work.

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2 ... =277001095

Its not completey finished yet after a re-spray. still need some handle bar tape. Its a Claude Butler Levante with drop bars instead of Flat, with a double ring instead of triple. I did the re-spray, took about a week of sanding and spraying to get it finished.
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dav1

nothing special, just a nippy bike to run around the city on/ a nice ride the odd weekend