MTB ~~> Commuter Help

[Melalvai]

One thing I like about fixing up a bike, instead of getting a new bike, is that every time I get something fixed up, I get excited again. Whereas if I had just gotten a new bike, I'd just be excited once and then it would be over.

There are many other advantages too. Like learning your way around your bike. I know what needs done to my bike, and I can't do it all, or most of it, but when I take it to the shop, I know they are doing what needs to be done and not stuff that doesn't need done.

Because I'm comfortable with the parts on my bike and I can use words like derailleur and true and chainring, and I know how to change a tire properly, I feel very secure on the road. I could forget my cell phone and it wouldn't be a big deal.

[Tri Girl]

I LOVE the trekking bars you put on there. The bar tape looks so good! Nicely done! What a great bike it turned out to be. I'm sure you're thrilled with the results!

[bikerHen]

I have to say that I thought fenders were a geeky idea too. I rode with them on my bike last fall, winter and now spring. I LOVE my fenders! I can't think of riding a bike without them. I have to send my Surly, with the fenders, back to the factory and I'm having major issues riding my road bike with NO fenders. They keep you dry. They keep you clean and they keep your tires from flinging mud at other riders. If you ride in the rain get fenders. You would regret it. bikerHen

[Melalvai]

I LOVE my fenders! They keep you dry. They keep you clean and they keep your tires from flinging mud at other riders.

They also protect your drivetrain (chain & stuff) from the dirt and salt and grime of the road.

[Trek420]

It's great! And reminds me of my commuter. You could start with narrow tires and might eventually want to treat yourself to new wheels. I got Mavic Crossride and I love them.

Here's mine on the rack being re-built after a new paint job.