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[veggieburger]

26 inch steel mountain bike, no suspension...something from the 90s. Slick tires, no QR skewers, backpack, you're good to go!

[cadence90]

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[beeatnik]

Originally Posted by cadence90

Very helpful, thanks.
Yes, at least a rear rack capability would be nice. Plus fenders f & r. I really dislike riding with a backpack, but a small bundle comprising papers, t-shirt, wind jacket, gym shoes would be about the most I would need.


That article looks pretty good, thanks. At least now I know that I don't have to automatically discard non-eyeleted frames, if I really like the rest.


I had a friend at work, an excellent cyclist/triathlete who had a Scott for years. He trained (very hard) every single morning, lunch, and evening on that thing, and swore by it. It looked just like the one you posted. The seller says that it is a "fixer-upper". I can't tell a thing from the photos, so I'll email.

There is this problem, though:
My chest/stomach look like Mike Tyson's completely crazy second cousin went wild on me. Wait, what? There were two cousins?....

...No, I won't be driving anywhere for awhile.



No kidding. From the 405/Fed Bldg up to the campus is really horrendous.

From Venice, though, a 4th Street to Montana/San Vicente to UCLA route would seem pretty safe, and if the Med Plaza area is that secure maybe I just need an excellent lock, lights, and just use my Moots Psychlo. Maybe cover up the decals.
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I locked up my Moots and CAAD10 at Cedars Sinai (bike rack near the ER entrance) 6 nights/week for 3 months. That bike rack was in a not very visible section of the parking structure where a few homeless guys would lock up their bikes at least a few days weekly. UCLA is far safer.

As for the route, that's a good one. You avoid Sepulveda and get to ride a well designed bike lane through Santa Monica and Brentwood. You won't have to exert yourself much and you'll get a tailwind East and the return trip is essentially downhill.

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[stackie]

My apologies.

Removed.

Jon

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[ceolwulf]

For the quantity of stuff you intend to carry I think a biggish seat bag would be sufficient. The medium Minnehaha from Velo Orange has worked well for me for commuting with approximately that amount. Then you wouldn't necessarily need a rack.

[oliver1850]

I'd look for a touring bike from the 80s or 90s. I like my mid 80s Cannondale ST400/ST500s for all around use. You can pick them up fairly cheap, especially if they have paint flaking or other cosmetic issues. Here are some other touring frames that I'm less familiar with.

Bridgestone RB-T
Bridgestone T-500
Bridgestone T-700
Centurion Pro Tour 15
Centurion Elite GT 15
Fuji Touring Series IV
Fuji Touring Series V
Kuwahara Caravan
Lotus Odyssey
Miyata 610
Miyata 1000
Nishiki Continental
Nishiki Cresta GT
Nishiki International (note, not all years are full CrMo or full touring)
Nishiki Riviera GT
Nishiki Seral
Novara Randonee
Panasonic PT-3500
Panasonic PT-5000
Panasonic Pro Touring
Panasonic Touring Deluxe
Raleigh Alyeska
Raleigh Kodiak
Raleigh Portage
Raleigh Super Tourer
Raleigh Touring 18
Schwinn Paramount P15-9 Tourer
Schwinn Passage
Schwinn Super Sport, 1981
Schwinn Voyageur/Voyageur SP
Specialized Expedition
Specialized Sequoia
Trek 520
Trek 620
Trek 720
Univega Gran Turismo
Univega Specialisima

[toosahn]

Black Mountain Cycles Monstercross

[cadence90]

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[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by cadence90

I will be starting some pretty intensive physical (cardiac) rehab in Dec. The program is on the campus at UCLA (Los Angeles), which is a nightmare to drive to and park in the late PM. So I thought I would look into a commuter bicycle.

I know absolutely nothing about this niche, nor what to look for, so perhaps I should learn. It would certainly be a very different bicycle from what I currently ride (nice road bicycles, mainly).

The closest bicycle I have for this purpose might be a Moots Psychlo-X YBB, which I love, but I am very afraid of it being stolen, as it is very nice. Inside secured bicycle storage is not an option at the rehab center, nor at the various doctor's offices.

I would appreciate any help in what to look for in a commuter bike.

Off the top my head I would say:
1) Relatively inexpensive; not a thief-magnet.
2) Quality-built and fun/good to ride; not some kind of tank.
3) Used and local (Los Angeles Craigslist, etc. or PL Classifieds) would be easiest.
4) Simple, unobtrusive paint; nothing flashy.
5) Capacity for racks, fenders, lights.
6) Mechanical shifting, rim brakes, etc., would be completely fine.
7) Size: I typically ride a 58-59 ETT; are commuter bikes sized like road bikes, or like mtbs?
8) Probably steel; possibly alu. Ti would be great of course, but "beater" ti is probably not so easy to find.

I'll certainly have further questions; a point in the right direction(s) would be greatly appreciated, to start.

TIA.
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https://www.linusbike.com/

http://www.publicbikes.com/

[mktng]

Steel.
Fender mounts.
Possibly rack mounts.
Threaded bb.
Horizontal road drop.
Functional ugly parts

Park beside the nicer bikes, But make sure your lock job is better

I ride this Marinoni to work. It's seen the most kms of all my bikes. Mainly because I don't shy away from bad weather.

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[AngryScientist]

what about using this as an opportunity to try something new following intense cardiac rehab?

[Ralph]

About any $10 bike (that fits) from a flea market or yard sale is what I would use. Actually I have one of these, a hybrid type bike, use it for short trips with regular clothes and shoes. If you decide this is kind of commuting you will do for a while, you can update any time to a better bike.

For me....for what I use my "trash heap" bike for....I don't think there is a better bike.