LOVE your bike make and model? Share it here??!

Actually, I've got two I REALLY LOVE.

My 2012 Brompton M6L, I love so much I started a group here on CL (http://www.thechainlink.org/group/brompton-riders-chicago),

and I've also named it "Winston", as it oozes enough character to me.

My 2010 Surly Long Haul Trucker, taken on many short tours, almost every grocery run, and simply a comfy joy to ride.

-Marcus

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Permalink Reply by Reddog (Cliff) on July 22, 2014 at 3:37pm

I love my 2010 Specialized Vienna 01. I have put over 5k miles on it since may of 2011. I plan to put on many more miles in the days to come.

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Permalink Reply by Michelle on July 22, 2014 at 4:21pm

i ADORE my Jamis Quest. I commute and am training for a century and run errands that can be done with my backpack (I am kind of averse to a rack... and honestly I would rather just have someone drive me to get things like cat litter, or order it off Amazon.)

Anyway here's a picture: It's freaking gorgeous to boot. I decided I wanted one when I saw one walking down Milwaukee one day. It was love at first sight and even better once I test rode it.

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Permalink Reply by Bill W. on July 23, 2014 at 1:35am

This is the Phaedrus. Frame and fork built by myself. Wheels built by myself using velo orange pbp rims with phil wood hubs. Other velo parts include headset, handlebars, dia compe non arrow brake levers, tektro cantilever brakes, bell and saddle. Silver Shifters are from Rivendale. Drive train is 7 speed Campagnolo chorus. Frame material is chromo from Nova Cycles with Henry James lugs. Tires are 32mm Grand Boise from Compas Bicycles.

...LETS RIDE

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Permalink Reply by Apie (11) on July 23, 2014 at 3:29am

Sweet bike you got there Bill!

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Permalink Reply by Kevin Mulcky on July 23, 2014 at 4:52am

super sweet.

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Permalink Reply by Elliot Bennett on July 23, 2014 at 6:19am

Bill - beautiful bike. It is my dream to build my own frameset someday.

My bicycle soulmate is my Moots PsychloX. I race it for Cross season, I use it for all but the fastest of group rides, I have done gravel grinders, century's and gravel century's on it, and it is my daily commuter. Truly a do-everything bike.

all of the bags in this picture are handmade by me.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lovestar-Handmade-Cycling-Gear/55581...

Sigh. Just looking at this picture makes me want to go for a ride.

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Permalink Reply by Chitown_Mike on July 23, 2014 at 7:56am

Love my 2014 Trek 1.5....aptly named the Advance X1

Then there is my newest "beater" bike for winter and commuting in bad weather, Trek 3500, that I haven't gotten any pictures of. Might on the way home though.

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Permalink Reply by Raul Rey Aso on July 23, 2014 at 7:57am

My bike... a custom made single speed bike by Iron Cycles back in 2010 when they were at Montrose. I ride it to and from work. It's super light and nice.

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Permalink Reply by Chitown_Mike on July 23, 2014 at 9:24am

Elliot, we need to discuss a bag for my new Trek which will be a commuter/beater/winter bike once I figure out how I want things to sit. I really like that frame bag you got there!

And how the picture almost seems like you are trying to highlight the bag because of the colors, haha!

Elliot Bennett said:

Bill - beautiful bike. It is my dream to build my own frameset someday.

My bicycle soulmate is my Moots PsychloX. I race it for Cross season, I use it for all but the fastest of group rides, I have done gravel grinders, century's and gravel century's on it, and it is my daily commuter. Truly a do-everything bike.

all of the bags in this picture are handmade by me.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lovestar-Handmade-Cycling-Gear/55581...

Sigh. Just looking at this picture makes me want to go for a ride.