Building the PERFECT Commuter … From SPARE PARTS!

The Poseidon Redwood... Commuter Edition? In this video, we build up a commuter from spare parts for my oldest nephew who will need a bike for college this fall.

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[nkantar]

That's a very nice setup, way beyond what I'd expect for a college commuter—he's a lucky kid to have you in his corner.

We need a review from him after some miles! 😉

[peterbaskind]

I did a campus commuter bike for my law partner’s son out of an old Cannondale mountain bike frame from the 90s. 1x9, big, plush 26” slicks, etc. It was perfect.

[lolbubs]

Dope build and good luck to your nephew at college! I rode a ratty steel 1970s drop-bar bike with 2x7 gearing around campus circa 2010 and it didn't get stolen, which was nice. 25 or 28mm tires, I forget.

[stephanematis]

I am so happy you showed the box clutter, it made my mess feel less out of the ordinary :)
Excellent bike setup!

[timfreeman]

Takes me back to my college bike. Was a 1990 MTB full rigid with cantilever brakes and 3x7 index gears. Kept it for 30 years and changed every single part except fork before it got stolen.

[Brother_Brian]

That’s an expensive campus bike. Great uncle!!

[the_nondrive_side]

i wouldn't call it low key. but that's a really nice bike.. I use triplecranks on everything still.. maybe a compact double would be better here.. looks like an OEM build which is appealing

2005 trek 7300fx disc/ 2021 norco indie 4 deore-surly fork mod./ 96 rocky mountain disc conversion 650b/700c mullet..

I had an OPUS Zermatt previously and would give them the #1 spot as commuter bike where available

[mistermatsuda]

That's way to nice for a college commuter.

[pkcov]

My commuter is a very similar style with more budget parts great for commuting

[TheLicewine]

I ask myself, why one would not use a hub gear for commuting?

[jrockthecasbah]

Too nice of a bike for college unless it’s locked up inside when not in use. Having a hooptie cruiser is a better option, speaking from experience.

[Ignash]

You should add a front rack to this, simple front rack goes A LONG way.

[WingChunMasterAbe]

Can u tell me the crankset size please?

[byc]

dude, when you're working around a bike you look better than 90 of the other 'dream build' fools on youtube.

[fatrobdouble]

Commuter bikes need fenders. Otherwise, awesome re-use of the parts bin.

[donttouchthisatall]

too flashy for a college commuter. Just the 38C gravelkings alone (including the wheelset) are too much ;). You'd need a proper rustbucket - 1speed, coaster to make it real unattractive to thieves. But I do hope it's not gonna get stolen ofc. 🤞