Comments on: The Ultimate Commuter Bike? http://www.bikecommuters.com/2009/01/03/the-ultimate-commuter-bike-2/ Bike Your Drive! Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:39:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: Marc http://www.bikecommuters.com/2009/01/03/the-ultimate-commuter-bike-2/#comment-21266 Marc Sun, 07 Mar 2010 02:28:15 +0000 http://www.bikecommuters.com/?p=1760#comment-21266 I have been riding bicycles for transportation my whole life. I have ridden almost every type of bicycle at some time in my life. I currently commute on a converted old-school early 80's Norco Pinnacle mountain bike. I added fenders, a rack and bags, bell and lights. Works fine for me. My point is the ultimate commuter bicycle is one you will actually be happy riding. It is not the same for everyone. Some like mountain bikes because of rough roads or potholes and jumping curbs...others like racers or fixies...Some are happy with a cruiser, I even have a friend who rides a bmx to commute! Different strokes for different folks. The important thing is to get people riding, who cares what kind of bicycle, as long as they're riding. Keep on Bicycle Commuting! Cheers, Marc aka "clunkerider" I have been riding bicycles for transportation my whole life. I have ridden almost every type of bicycle at some time in my life. I currently commute on a converted old-school early 80′s Norco Pinnacle mountain bike. I added fenders, a rack and bags, bell and lights. Works fine for me.

My point is the ultimate commuter bicycle is one you will actually be happy riding. It is not the same for everyone. Some like mountain bikes because of rough roads or potholes and jumping curbs…others like racers or fixies…Some are happy with a cruiser, I even have a friend who rides a bmx to commute! Different strokes for different folks.

The important thing is to get people riding, who cares what kind of bicycle, as long as they’re riding.

Keep on Bicycle Commuting!

Cheers,
Marc
aka “clunkerider”

]]> By: Kevin Saunders - KGS Bikes http://www.bikecommuters.com/2009/01/03/the-ultimate-commuter-bike-2/#comment-18171 Kevin Saunders - KGS Bikes Tue, 19 May 2009 22:29:00 +0000 http://www.bikecommuters.com/?p=1760#comment-18171 Well the bike has a rockin set of Tubus racks as well as Ortlieb panniers. I put the long distance touring set on there, front and rear panniers and a handlebar bag, so the commuter moniker may go away but it is still a cool bike! I have another Americano that will have a more utilitarian fender set, rear racks only and Ortlieb Classic panniers in the back and will have pics soon. Thanks so much for your comments. Oh. I like the narrow saddles better and the choice of the Swallow was my particular comfort and the fact that I think they are cool. B17's are a little wide and I like Team Pros very much. Well the bike has a rockin set of Tubus racks as well as Ortlieb panniers. I put the long distance touring set on there, front and rear panniers and a handlebar bag, so the commuter moniker may go away but it is still a cool bike!

I have another Americano that will have a more utilitarian fender set, rear racks only and Ortlieb Classic panniers in the back and will have pics soon. Thanks so much for your comments.

Oh. I like the narrow saddles better and the choice of the Swallow was my particular comfort and the fact that I think they are cool. B17′s are a little wide and I like Team Pros very much.

]]> By: Dean Peddle http://www.bikecommuters.com/2009/01/03/the-ultimate-commuter-bike-2/#comment-16867 Dean Peddle Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:19:31 +0000 http://www.bikecommuters.com/?p=1760#comment-16867 Kevin...you are absolutely right....nobody needs a split saddle...that has to be the silliest bike gimick I have ever seen. I'm so happy that more and more bikes are being sold with leather saddles again!! Seeing you are trying to morph this baby then I will add this. For a comuter...I feel that you absolutly need a rack. I've commuted long distance for years without lights and fenders at times but never a rack...its a must. Maybe you can come up with something to fit the style of the bike like a titanium rack :) Kevin…you are absolutely right….nobody needs a split saddle…that has to be the silliest bike gimick I have ever seen. I’m so happy that more and more bikes are being sold with leather saddles again!!

Seeing you are trying to morph this baby then I will add this. For a comuter…I feel that you absolutly need a rack. I’ve commuted long distance for years without lights and fenders at times but never a rack…its a must. Maybe you can come up with something to fit the style of the bike like a titanium rack :)

]]> By: Ghost Rider http://www.bikecommuters.com/2009/01/03/the-ultimate-commuter-bike-2/#comment-16864 Ghost Rider Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:25:13 +0000 http://www.bikecommuters.com/?p=1760#comment-16864 Kevin, there must be a version of the Rohloff with a long enough axle for tandem rear spacing...I've looked on their website and it is somewhat confusing over there, but I'm convinced there's a hub for this application! Kevin, there must be a version of the Rohloff with a long enough axle for tandem rear spacing…I’ve looked on their website and it is somewhat confusing over there, but I’m convinced there’s a hub for this application!

]]> By: Kevin Saunders - KGS Bikes http://www.bikecommuters.com/2009/01/03/the-ultimate-commuter-bike-2/#comment-16863 Kevin Saunders - KGS Bikes Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:12:49 +0000 http://www.bikecommuters.com/?p=1760#comment-16863 To Ghost Rider, This frame has a 145 mm spacing. I will do some homework on the IGS Rohloff and see if I can make it work. I am not worried about chainline because a Phil bb can get us right there. I don't know how difficult it would be to fabricate a longer axle setup if this is a strictly 130 mm hub. I may have mentioned I have the sister of this bike in British Racing Green with cream panels. It has the ability to move in a different direction than this bike. Thanks so much for the comments. To Ghost Rider,

This frame has a 145 mm spacing. I will do some homework on the IGS Rohloff and see if I can make it work. I am not worried about chainline because a Phil bb can get us right there. I don’t know how difficult it would be to fabricate a longer axle setup if this is a strictly 130 mm hub. I may have mentioned I have the sister of this bike in British Racing Green with cream panels. It has the ability to move in a different direction than this bike.

Thanks so much for the comments.

]]> By: Kevin Saunders - KGS Bikes http://www.bikecommuters.com/2009/01/03/the-ultimate-commuter-bike-2/#comment-16862 Kevin Saunders - KGS Bikes Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:09:46 +0000 http://www.bikecommuters.com/?p=1760#comment-16862 Great comment, Dean Peddle. I liken this to a work in progress so who knows what this bike will morph into. The process will be a blast, however, and we all may get some more ideas. This is the point. The bike may be more ride to Starbucks now, but since my business is on the highest of high end, I am always looking to improve. I like the narrower saddles but think the Team Pro is one of the best ever. I had it on an early racing bike, on touring bikes and tandems. One last thing I have discovered over the years. If a bike is fitted properly one doesn't need a crazy split saddle for the most part. Great comment, Dean Peddle. I liken this to a work in progress so who knows what this bike will morph into. The process will be a blast, however, and we all may get some more ideas. This is the point. The bike may be more ride to Starbucks now, but since my business is on the highest of high end, I am always looking to improve.

I like the narrower saddles but think the Team Pro is one of the best ever. I had it on an early racing bike, on touring bikes and tandems.

One last thing I have discovered over the years. If a bike is fitted properly one doesn’t need a crazy split saddle for the most part.

]]> By: Dean Peddle http://www.bikecommuters.com/2009/01/03/the-ultimate-commuter-bike-2/#comment-16859 Dean Peddle Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:54:07 +0000 http://www.bikecommuters.com/?p=1760#comment-16859 Have to agree with other postings about this not being a good commuter bike but more of a fancy coffee bike. Have to disagree with postings on saddle. I own the Brooks Swift, Professional and B17 and have to say in my opinion the B17 is the LEAST comfortable. I find the Professional by far the most comfy....maybe cause it is the hardest. I find the Swift more comparable to the B17 which is too soft for my liken. But everyone is different....that's why they make so many different models :) Have to agree with other postings about this not being a good commuter bike but more of a fancy coffee bike.

Have to disagree with postings on saddle. I own the Brooks Swift, Professional and B17 and have to say in my opinion the B17 is the LEAST comfortable. I find the Professional by far the most comfy….maybe cause it is the hardest. I find the Swift more comparable to the B17 which is too soft for my liken. But everyone is different….that’s why they make so many different models :)

]]> By: Iron Man http://www.bikecommuters.com/2009/01/03/the-ultimate-commuter-bike-2/#comment-16855 Iron Man Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:38:22 +0000 http://www.bikecommuters.com/?p=1760#comment-16855 I wouldn't kick it out of bed for eating crackers. I was interested in the wheels though. I have been considering a jump to a tandem wheelset. I bust spokes a little more frequently than others. I wonder if a tandem set would benefit me? I wouldn’t kick it out of bed for eating crackers. I was interested in the wheels though. I have been considering a jump to a tandem wheelset. I bust spokes a little more frequently than others. I wonder if a tandem set would benefit me?

]]> By: Ghost Rider http://www.bikecommuters.com/2009/01/03/the-ultimate-commuter-bike-2/#comment-16849 Ghost Rider Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:58:00 +0000 http://www.bikecommuters.com/?p=1760#comment-16849 Chainguards or chaincases don't fit on a triple front/ 10 speed rear system. I think that's one of the reasons folks would like to see an IGH (Rohloff) on a bike like this. Chainguards or chaincases don’t fit on a triple front/ 10 speed rear system. I think that’s one of the reasons folks would like to see an IGH (Rohloff) on a bike like this.

]]> By: The Punisher http://www.bikecommuters.com/2009/01/03/the-ultimate-commuter-bike-2/#comment-16848 The Punisher Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:14:28 +0000 http://www.bikecommuters.com/?p=1760#comment-16848 Ultimate commuter? Where's the chain guard! Ultimate commuter? Where’s the chain guard!

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