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:
And this is how she looks now (set up for a long weekend ride):
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!
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07-06-2007, 01:55 PM #1
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The handlebar conversion is complete - finally!
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07-06-2007, 02:12 PM #2
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That is a beautiful set-up. The bike looks like you could really go touring with her. Congratulations!!
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07-06-2007, 05:24 PM #3
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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!
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07-06-2007, 05:45 PM #4
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You have my bikes little cousin!
She's gorgeous! I agree, the drop bars are so much nicer.
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07-07-2007, 06:27 AM #5
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Wow. Did the previous owner like an upright position or what??
Very nice re-do. Will it take fenders?2007 Seven ID8 - Bontrager InForm
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07-07-2007, 10:39 AM #6
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Oooh, spiffy! She looks good!
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07-07-2007, 03:18 PM #7
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Very nice! Enjoy her!
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07-07-2007, 03:38 PM #8
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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.
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