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GLC1968
07-06-2007, 01:55 PM
I've finally gotten my commuter/touring bike set up the way I want it, so I decided to take a photo. This is a 'before' photo taken by the previous owner:

http://www.tranquilitysystems.com/gallery/files/4/classicside.jpg


And this is how she looks now (set up for a long weekend ride):

http://www.tranquilitysystems.com/gallery/files/4/IMG_0618.JPG

I'm SO much more comfortable with the drop bars...and the stem is a quill that allows me to raise it up if I'm riding with a backpack. I put a bar end shifter for the front gears on the right bar end so that I could still use my mirror on the left.

I love my funny looking little commuter! :D
Ninabike
07-06-2007, 02:12 PM
That is a beautiful set-up. The bike looks like you could really go touring with her. Congratulations!!
Triskeliongirl
07-06-2007, 05:24 PM
She came out great! Not funny looking at all. And yes, she is a bonafide touring bike. My retired classic was a great all around bike, I did everything on her. Just throw some 32c tires on her (pasela TG on back and tellus on front) and you are golden to tour. I never understood why Georgena didn't build her that way in the first place!
snapdragen
07-06-2007, 05:45 PM
You have my bikes little cousin! :D She's gorgeous! I agree, the drop bars are so much nicer.

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h181/snapdragen/Bleu/IMG_0790.jpg
7rider
07-07-2007, 06:27 AM
Wow. Did the previous owner like an upright position or what?? :rolleyes:

Very nice re-do. Will it take fenders?
KnottedYet
07-07-2007, 10:39 AM
Oooh, spiffy! She looks good!
emily_in_nc
07-07-2007, 03:18 PM
Very nice! Enjoy her!

~Emily
GLC1968
07-07-2007, 03:38 PM
Thanks all!

Snap - your's is prettier! :) I love that blue color!!

Regina - I noticed that about the previous owner's set up as well! It looks so weird like that...doesn't it?

Yes, she has fenders that I use for bad weather. I use race blades (big ones) because they are plastic and they flex just the right amount to accomodate the small front wheel.

I also kept the 32c TG tires that she came with to use in the winter (when it's dark and I can't see debris as well) and for touring. I love that she's steel, but not super heavy! If I could only have one bike, this one would be it.

Of course, I also own her cousin...the Terry Isis. :D