Work bikes

[DCBassman]

Were I still commuting, probably be riding the new-to-me 1994 Marin Pine Mountain. Previously, I used a Trek 800 Sport, bought new in 2001.

 

[player]

My usual Kona commuter has been off the road for a few months now so had to resort to using my singlespeed.

Thankfully its only a four mile commute.

 

[Trebz]

New job new Work Bike. My 1999 Kona Explosif is out of action as the back wheel is being worked on so here's the new Work Bike. 1988 Specialized Rockhopper Always my 'Go To' grafter bike.

 

[Ilmda]

Only the top is mountain bike... 1989 Specialized Rockcombo that had rear end smashed on top of a fuji touring bike. I live six blocks from work and this is the bike I ride until snow lands. The Marinovtive brake in the rear is a lifesaver

 

[Vesatoro]

Ride to work almost every day, only about a mile... When it's sunny/dry I use one from my Cannondale collection. When rainy/wet I ride with a mid 90's singlespeed Sunn touring bike with fenders, STX RC brakes and XT PD-T8000 pedals.

 

[Ippikin]

My work bike, a Claud Butler 'Enduro', which is a basic mid 90's MTB which has morphed into being my most functional & practical bike. My commute is 7.5 miles each way and this beast gets me there 2/3 times per week. Also used as a town bike and long linear walk 'get me back to the car' transport. Previously was a derailleur geared triple 21-speed, then a single ring 7-speed and is now, after chainstay spacing reduction works, a Sturmey Archer 3-speed hub gear. The drop-outs are short horizontal so to stop the chain flying off, when giving it the beans, the bike sports a chain tensioner fashioned from an old V brake arm. Has a hub dynamo and a decent front light for this winter. The eagle eyed amongst you will spot the incorrect rear wheel spoke lacing at the valve, caused by me building the wheel whilst not paying attention. 'Nuts!' I thought after lacing and then could not be bothered to correct. I have built plenty of wheels before and this is the first time I have carried on with such an error present. I pay the price every time I pump the tyre up with oily hands from the dirty crossed spokes! I'll sort when the rim wears out.... It rides quite nicely and the hub gear adds a bit of charm with the benefit of long transmission life. You have to work a bit harder with just 3-speeds and the large gear gaps but the bike is really set up to run most of the time in 2nd gear which is direct drive. No lightweight but strong and reliable!

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Previously was a derailleur geared triple 21-speed, then a single ring 7-speed and is now, after chainstay spacing reduction works, a Sturmey Archer 3-speed hub gear

Very "like"! I have a sturmey 3 I am planning to lace into an old 26" araya, would like to hear about the gear ratio you used.

 

[Ippikin]

Very "like"! I have a sturmey 3 I am planning to lace into an old 26" araya, would like to hear about the gear ratio you used.

Thanks Matti
Gearing is 44 x 19 giving 44", 59" and 78". Chain is a KMC B1 1/8. I get by with the ratios and my commure is not exactly flat! I can measure the spokes if you like, I built 3x and IIRC used just the one length for the build using a basic alloy MTB rim whcih are all much of a muchness.

 

[Tsundere]

On the way to work...



on the way home...

 

[Waterford45]

I don’t have a car and use my bike for everything. Not retro of course but love it because it’s not fast but is super comfy for me

Are they Ortlieb back roller panniers? And what kind of rack. I'm going to buy panniers and rack. Both to do a few days touring. And the messages round town. Just looking for recommendatio s. Thanks.