The old commuter
By bigbenaugust on 06/02/2009.
Bike tags: Single speed | Mountain bike | Commuter | 1x8 | 1x9 |
Nashbar NB-SF2 (late 2006) 17", disc tabs removed
Dimension road bar, 42cm / Nashbar adjustable stem
Nashbar steel MTB , disc tabs removed / Ritchey Fuzzy Logic threadless
Alex CR18 (from 2005 Giant Yukon), hub unknown
Alex CR18 (from 2005 Giant Yukon), hub unknown
Sugino XD2 (36t only) / Shimano UN53
WTB saddle, Kalloy post
Forte pedals w/strapless clips
Ancient shimano barcon / no FD / RD: Deore
F: Avid SD5 V-brake R: Tektro V-brake Levers: Tektro RL520 road
36x11-28 9sp
none!
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Nashbar NB-SF2 (late 2006) 17", disc tabs removed
Dimension road bar, 42cm / Nashbar adjustable stem
Nashbar steel MTB , disc tabs removed / Ritchey Fuzzy Logic threadless
Alex CR18 (from 2005 Giant Yukon), hub unknown
Alex CR18 (from 2005 Giant Yukon), hub unknown
Sugino XD2 (36t only) / Shimano UN53
WTB saddle, Kalloy post
Forte pedals w/strapless clips
Ancient shimano barcon / no FD / RD: Deore
F: Avid SD5 V-brake R: Tektro V-brake Levers: Tektro RL520 road
36x11-28 9sp
none!
Rack: Blackburn
Fenders: PB Freddy Speedez (mounted to actual fender eyelets)
Weight: easily 30lb.+
Drivetrains used:
- SS 36x14
- 1x8 36x11-28
- 1x9 39x11-34
- 1x9 39x11-28
- SS 39x16
- SS 39x15
- 1x9 36x11-28 (current)
Tires used:
- 26x1.75 Performance
- 26x1.75 Panaracer T-Serv
- 26x1.5 Panaracer Pasela
- 26x1.25 Serfas Barista (inferior, do not recommend)
- 26x1.5 Nashbar Streetwise (current)
(all with tire liners)
My first build, lots of random parts. Hit the road 17 Apr 2007. Broke 12000 miles 3/19/2010. Switched to a road bar with Tektro V-brake levers 1/17/2010.


