my commuter from istanbul what are you opinions?

volkanturk

I bought my bicycle one year ago i prepare it for city touring
28 inc
700 35c swallow semi slick
Butterfly handle bar
Mega range casette
Bmx alluminium pedals
Abs brakes
Antiflat liquit in tires
Sr suntour swing shock
Kmc 30 chain
Aliminyum back bag
Mud guards

MichaelW

Check your saddle height, it looks a bit low.
Istambul seems to have the biggest potholes of any city I have seen.

volkanturk

I like the upright position, i changed my rigid fork with suntour swing

gbsahne001

Having lived in Istanbul for 12 years, I'd recommend good life insurance and a mask

The Rookie

A different take on commuting, what is most important is that it suites you and your needs, if you have no real hills on your commute, then weight isn't an issue.

That looks set up for a relatively relaxed commute (12-16kph average) and it will suite that fine.

I'd ask yourself if you really need the front suspension though, it adds a lot of weight.

volkanturk

Sr suntour swing shock weighs 1300g it is lesser than my rigid steel fork and it has more fork rake and now i am more happy with handling like a dream....no more pain on shoulders..

The Rookie

My alloy forks are 650g........but it's what suites you that counts.

volkanturk

Some close up shots of my horse

volkanturk

Some more

vertigo16

Commuting from Istanbul every day has got to really take it out of you. Kudos.