Comments on: What is your perfect do all commuter bike? http://commutebybike.com/2007/08/15/what-is-your-perfect-do-all-commuter-bike/ Tips, Hints, Reviews and Safety for Bike Commuters Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:45:46 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Greg H. http://commutebybike.com/2007/08/15/what-is-your-perfect-do-all-commuter-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-143626 Greg H. Sun, 06 Dec 2009 18:59:50 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/08/15/what-is-your-perfect-do-all-commuter-bike/#comment-143626 I ride a Fuji touring bike w/panniers on my commute to and from work about 22mi one way if I ride all the way to work from home. When the wether is not good I sometimes drive part way and ride the rest of the way on my bike the ride is 11mi one way when I do that. It has work well for me so far. I have other bikes but I seem to ride the Fuji every were I go. I ride a Fuji touring bike w/panniers on my commute to and from work about 22mi one way if I ride all the way to work from home. When the wether is not good I sometimes drive part way and ride the rest of the way on my bike the ride is 11mi one way when I do that. It has work well for me so far. I have other bikes but I seem to ride the Fuji every were I go.

]]> By: jerry'sdaughter http://commutebybike.com/2007/08/15/what-is-your-perfect-do-all-commuter-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-129746 jerry'sdaughter Sat, 03 Oct 2009 19:17:54 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/08/15/what-is-your-perfect-do-all-commuter-bike/#comment-129746 @Michel Phillips I commute from just outside the Washington DC line into the city, 8 miles ea. way. I ride a hybrid w/ suspension a Trek 7300.It's my recreational bike too. I can jump curbs on it and handle dirt trails too. The suspension and the very well padded seat, plus my padded shorts keep me comfortable. Make sure your seat height is right, if it's a little to high that can lead to knee problems. My ideal commuter? My bike's pretty good but I wish it had built in lights that work from the power generated by pedalling; and internal hub, covered chain. @Michel Phillips I commute from just outside the Washington DC line into the city, 8 miles ea. way. I ride a hybrid w/ suspension a Trek 7300.It’s my recreational bike too. I can jump curbs on it and handle dirt trails too. The suspension and the very well padded seat, plus my padded shorts keep me comfortable. Make sure your seat height is right, if it’s a little to high that can lead to knee problems.

My ideal commuter? My bike’s pretty good but I wish it had built in lights that work from the power generated by pedalling; and internal hub, covered chain.

]]> By: Sebastien F. http://commutebybike.com/2007/08/15/what-is-your-perfect-do-all-commuter-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-110659 Sebastien F. Tue, 26 May 2009 19:33:17 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/08/15/what-is-your-perfect-do-all-commuter-bike/#comment-110659 Willy, I'm in Seattle as well and I'm looking for a tough commuter bike. Do you have a pic of your bike posted somewhere? Willy, I’m in Seattle as well and I’m looking for a tough commuter bike. Do you have a pic of your bike posted somewhere?

]]> By: Willy http://commutebybike.com/2007/08/15/what-is-your-perfect-do-all-commuter-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-106697 Willy Wed, 25 Mar 2009 05:07:17 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/08/15/what-is-your-perfect-do-all-commuter-bike/#comment-106697 I put together my dream commuter this year. Surly Long Haul Trucker Schmidt Sun Generator Hub Salsa Short and Shallow Drops Shimano Ultegra Compact Double Shimano 9 speed rear with XT rear hub Schmidt Lumotec Oval Plus Senso Headlight Busch&Müller Seculite Plus Taillight Shimano Ultegra Shifters/Brake levers Avid Shorty Canti Brakes Brooks B17 Thompson Elite post Chris King Headset Schwalbe Marathon 700 x 35 tires Speedplay Frog Pedals Tubos Logos Rear Rack Ortleib Panniers Planet Bike Freddy Fenders with Buddy Flaps Sunn Rims with DT Swiss Spokes This bike rides like a dream and is super smooth and stable. Provides its own usable and safe light. Can carry alot of weight without getting sluggish or goofy handling. A bit heavy for my Seattle hills but I just push harder on the pedals. This set up has made me so happy I can't imagine anything I would have done differently...but then for about $2700 I guess I should be happy. I put together my dream commuter this year.

Surly Long Haul Trucker

Schmidt Sun Generator Hub

Salsa Short and Shallow Drops

Shimano Ultegra Compact Double

Shimano 9 speed rear with XT rear hub

Schmidt Lumotec Oval Plus Senso Headlight

Busch&Müller Seculite Plus Taillight

Shimano Ultegra Shifters/Brake levers

Avid Shorty Canti Brakes

Brooks B17

Thompson Elite post

Chris King Headset

Schwalbe Marathon 700 x 35 tires

Speedplay Frog Pedals

Tubos Logos Rear Rack

Ortleib Panniers

Planet Bike Freddy Fenders with Buddy Flaps

Sunn Rims with DT Swiss Spokes

This bike rides like a dream and is super smooth and stable. Provides its own usable and safe light. Can carry alot of weight without getting sluggish or goofy handling. A bit heavy for my Seattle hills but I just push harder on the pedals. This set up has made me so happy I can’t imagine anything I would have done differently…but then for about $2700 I guess I should be happy.

]]> By: montclairbobbyb http://commutebybike.com/2007/08/15/what-is-your-perfect-do-all-commuter-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-97426 montclairbobbyb Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:36:14 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/08/15/what-is-your-perfect-do-all-commuter-bike/#comment-97426 Ultimate Commuter Bike? The one I'm about to build: Salsa Fargo frame Titec H-Bar Brooks B17 Special Shimano hydraulic disc brakes Suntour XC thumb shifters (vintage) Wheels: Stans ZTR Flow 36 hole rims with Phil Wood disc cassette hub, Schmidt SON28 Nabendynamo generator disc hub Home-brew triple LED generator light Sugino XD600 triple crankset Tubus Cargo rack, rear Tubus lowrider rack, front SRAM X9 front and rear derailleurs Schwalbe Big Apple tires Ahhh.... now THAT'S a commuter! Ultimate Commuter Bike?

The one I’m about to build:

Salsa Fargo frame
Titec H-Bar
Brooks B17 Special
Shimano hydraulic disc brakes
Suntour XC thumb shifters (vintage)
Wheels: Stans ZTR Flow 36 hole rims with Phil Wood disc cassette hub, Schmidt SON28 Nabendynamo generator disc hub
Home-brew triple LED generator light
Sugino XD600 triple crankset
Tubus Cargo rack, rear
Tubus lowrider rack, front
SRAM X9 front and rear derailleurs
Schwalbe Big Apple tires

Ahhh…. now THAT’S a commuter!

]]> By: Sam http://commutebybike.com/2007/08/15/what-is-your-perfect-do-all-commuter-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-92614 Sam Sun, 21 Sep 2008 18:46:48 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/08/15/what-is-your-perfect-do-all-commuter-bike/#comment-92614 Dave, I am anxiously awaiting my Dixon and will probably go with a similar set-up. How do your promenade bars work with the swobo stem/head? I'd love to see a pic of your ride. Thanks. Dave,

I am anxiously awaiting my Dixon and will probably go with a similar set-up. How do your promenade bars work with the swobo stem/head? I’d love to see a pic of your ride. Thanks.

]]> By: Dave Rogers http://commutebybike.com/2007/08/15/what-is-your-perfect-do-all-commuter-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-91433 Dave Rogers Wed, 10 Sep 2008 05:59:03 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/08/15/what-is-your-perfect-do-all-commuter-bike/#comment-91433 Swobo Dixon. I got some promenade bars, funky fenders and the most important thing, a sexy chain-guard and I am loving life. http://www.swobo.com/catalog/product_info_b.php?cPath=201_204 http://www.velo-orange.com/haandst.html Swobo Dixon.

I got some promenade bars, funky fenders and the most important thing, a sexy chain-guard and I am loving life.

http://www.swobo.com/catalog/product_info_b.php?cPath=201_204
http://www.velo-orange.com/haandst.html

]]> By: Franklin http://commutebybike.com/2007/08/15/what-is-your-perfect-do-all-commuter-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-84508 Franklin Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:51:45 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/08/15/what-is-your-perfect-do-all-commuter-bike/#comment-84508 Okay give me -Full Freddy Fenders - 28mm Armadillos -Tubus Rack -Cetma Rack -24 Speed Shimano Drivetrain -Rapidfire Shifters -Trailer hitch and Burley Flatbed for bulkier loads -Nice light system Thats my GT Transeo my only bike at the time Okay give me

-Full Freddy Fenders
- 28mm Armadillos
-Tubus Rack
-Cetma Rack
-24 Speed Shimano Drivetrain
-Rapidfire Shifters
-Trailer hitch and Burley Flatbed for bulkier loads
-Nice light system

Thats my GT Transeo my only bike at the time

]]> By: surly big dummy 20 http://commutebybike.com/2007/08/15/what-is-your-perfect-do-all-commuter-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-81852 surly big dummy 20 Thu, 01 May 2008 04:47:57 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/08/15/what-is-your-perfect-do-all-commuter-bike/#comment-81852 [...] is making a big push to utilitarian bikes. To carry everything around, surly has their big dummy ...http://commutebybike.com/2007/08/15/what-is-your-perfect-do-all-commuter-bike/Lamont, I'm Having the Big One...Sir Jon Fleck, Esq. dropped by the Cykel Garage today with his [...] [...] is making a big push to utilitarian bikes. To carry everything around, surly has their big dummy …http://commutebybike.com/2007/08/15/what-is-your-perfect-do-all-commuter-bike/Lamont, I’m Having the Big One…Sir Jon Fleck, Esq. dropped by the Cykel Garage today with his [...]

]]> By: Michel Phillips http://commutebybike.com/2007/08/15/what-is-your-perfect-do-all-commuter-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-69066 Michel Phillips Sun, 13 Jan 2008 20:45:31 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/08/15/what-is-your-perfect-do-all-commuter-bike/#comment-69066 I leave a week's worth of clothes at the office. When the weather is bad, or I have to work late, I take the car, and on those occasions I bring in fresh clothes and take home the dirty ones. I leave a week’s worth of clothes at the office. When the weather is bad, or I have to work late, I take the car, and on those occasions I bring in fresh clothes and take home the dirty ones.

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