ultraviolet
it can't rain all the time....
- Location
- Hythe, Kent, UK
thats simply lovely :-)My daily hack...
Show us your Commuting Bike !
- Thread starter jowwy
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Fixed Singlecross, with Shimano hub to F/R lights- always ready to ride. Considering replacing with a bike that'll do the job of this and my road bike, but I like the Singlecross in that I don't care about it much so I never worry about leaving it anywhere.
gaz
Cycle Camera TV
- Location
- South Croydon
What frame size is that and how tall are you?My daily hack...
That is a hell of a lot of seat post you are showing!
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
Hey Fossy, you'll like my new commuter. Just got to fit a few accessories and decide on a rack bag
I like that !!!
There will be updated photo's of mine tomorrow when the new wheels are fitted !
Canegrower
Member
- Location
- Lincolnshire, UK
My Raleigh Superbe:18/23 Carbon Cycle Tubing frame; 18/20 Van Schothorst SS rims; Sturmey Archer Dynohub and front and rear lights; Sachs 7 speed Internal-Gear Hub. Unfortunately previous owner retained the Brooks saddle it came with. Daily 20 mile round trip, with only about half a mile on rough track, makes for a comfortable ride with minimal rolling resistance. Full chain guard makes for happiness if I make a quick shopping trip whilst wearing jeans/slacks etc. I know its old, but so am I!
Toshiba Boy
N+1er
- Location
- By the beach, West Zummerzet
Very smart Canegrower. Just need to replace the saddle (as you alluded to I think) and it's a beauty.My Raleigh Superbe:18/23 Carbon Cycle Tubing frame; 18/20 Van Schothorst SS rims; Sturmey Archer Dynohub and front and rear lights; Sachs 7 speed Internal-Gear Hub. Unfortunately previous owner retained the Brooks saddle it came with. Daily 20 mile round trip, with only about half a mile on rough track, makes for a comfortable ride with minimal rolling resistance. Full chain guard makes for happiness if I make a quick shopping trip whilst wearing jeans/slacks etc. I know its old, but so am I!
My Raleigh Superbe:18/23 Carbon Cycle Tubing frame; 18/20 Van Schothorst SS rims; Sturmey Archer Dynohub and front and rear lights; Sachs 7 speed Internal-Gear Hub. Unfortunately previous owner retained the Brooks saddle it came with. Daily 20 mile round trip, with only about half a mile on rough track, makes for a comfortable ride with minimal rolling resistance. Full chain guard makes for happiness if I make a quick shopping trip whilst wearing jeans/slacks etc. I know its old, but so am I!
A proper commuter bike
Canegrower
Member
- Location
- Lincolnshire, UK
"Very smart Canegrower. Just need to replace the saddle (as you alluded to I think) and it's a beauty."
Toshiba Boy, many thanks the response, I feel really fortunate to have been able to buy this in virtually unused conditiion. Replacing the saddle will have to wait for improved bank balance, meanwhile it is comfortable enough for me, or I have just got used to it.
Toshiba Boy, many thanks the response, I feel really fortunate to have been able to buy this in virtually unused conditiion. Replacing the saddle will have to wait for improved bank balance, meanwhile it is comfortable enough for me, or I have just got used to it.
I like to think so. It does tend to turn heads, but not sure if that is the bike, the large fellow on board, or a combination of the two! Takes me back to my school cycling days - too many years ago - when I did an 8 mile return journey twice a day, with an afternoon of sport between the two commutes, and thought nothing of it. Those days my bike was a Barton's Special (not known in this country I should think) long frame - no idea of dimension, had 26" wheels, with a 12 tooth fix, and a 48 tooth crank. Doubt I could get something like that going now.A proper commuter bike
Gez73
Veteran
Very nice. What mudguards are you using if you don't mind my asking apc? In the market for guards and a rack slthough the rack is already chosen as I need a Topeak to use my existing bag. Also from your pic I assume you're using a regular rack and not a disc specific one? My brakes are in the same position as yours and I think I could use the regula
r Super Tourist too. Thanks Gez
r Super Tourist too. Thanks Gez
Morning,
The SKS guards are from Halfords - decent enough for the cost. Added some Richeys Comp bar ends this morning which makes a real difference in terms of comfort.
Anders
Active Member
What guards have you got on it.. looking for some for my Boardman Road Comp but would like the option to remove them when the sun is out!The workhorse on the canal path yesterday - panniers left at home and just a stuff sack and bungee for clothes.
OK, I know I've replaced all but the frame and forks, but 4 and a half years and many thousands of commuter miles under its belt and it has been great value. (£250 notes when I purcahsed it)
