The new commuter

[cyberknight]

After my off the other day i finally managed to get around to giving the bike the once over, scratch on the TT which polished out and managed to true the front wheel up.Scratch on the saddle tip too but all in all it survived .
This used to be my best bike which i have modified for commuting.
Added seat post rack clamp as there are no top mounts
halfords essentials pannier rack
crud mk2 as the mk 3 dont fit
mavic wheels off the new bike as i had some nicer wheels already
Raised the stem up to the top of the spacers as i couldnt get the garmin on in the old position and i will not have room for an out front mount when in full lights ablazing dark mode.

 

[Cycleops]

White is the new black

 

[cyberknight]

White is the new black

Muck magnet , i am thinking respray mucky brown. with oily splodge highlights .

 

[Cycleops]

This is my recently acquired Specialised AWOL in pearlesant. True, it attracts the dirt.

 

[Arjimlad]

Cleanliness is next to godliness, or so they say.. very nice bikes both !

 

[KnackeredBike]

Nice bike. Personally I would mount the rear light on the pannier rack rather than seat post because better visibility and I think it looks a bit cluttered. But only a minor detail.

White or white/blue bikes very fashionable at the moment, for good reason too.

 

[cyberknight]

Nice bike. Personally I would mount the rear light on the pannier rack rather than seat post because better visibility and I think it looks a bit cluttered. But only a minor detail.

White or white/blue bikes very fashionable at the moment, for good reason too.

Will also have a light on the rear of each pannier bag too.

 

[Mrs M]

Very smart bikes
I do like white bikes though

 

[Tynan]

that rack ...

 

[Turdus philomelos]

Mudguards? I leave my guards on all year round. We all know that a Scottish summer can be like, take this morning. It's tipping down

 

[MichaelW2]

Agood reason to get rack and 'guard eyelets on every bike is when a best bike is demoted to everyday duties.

 

[cyberknight]

that rack ...

indeed
By the time i have work clothes , sarnies, water proofs , spare tubes etc etc i need a rack as i commute at off peak times on a route where i cant just pop into a LBS if something goes wrong i have to be self sufficient .

 

[Tynan]

good lord yes but after lots of bikes and lots of racks I've finally paid for a nice (and expensive) one that's skinny and handsome and i can't look at the bread and butter one anymore without shuddering, especially on a road bike

I absolutely agree that a rack and pannier is a no brainer

 

[cyberknight]

good lord yes but after lots of bikes and lots of racks I've finally paid for a nice (and expensive) one that's skinny and handsome and i can't look at the bread and butter one anymore without shuddering, especially on a road bike

I absolutely agree that a rack and pannier is a no brainer

Had a devil of a job getting a rack to fit, the shape of the seat stay where it meets the drop outs meant i needed one that sloped back and had to be gotten from halfords as i had vouchers with my new C2W bike .Tried a variety including topeak ones and the el cheapo basic one was the one that worked

 

[nickr]

I really like the look of a bike with mudguards and a rack - When I see one I think "the owner is obviously serious and experienced". I really cannot understand anyone who commutes long term without these. Agree about the light, you have to move it to the rear of the rack.

I have a black Planet X London Road - it is a complete dust magnet