Flipped Handlebar

There's no particular reason for doing this.  I just wanted to change the look and feel a bit.

I could definitely tell I'm not sitting up as straight as before, but it's still comfortable.

I'm gonna keep it this way for awhile and see how I like it.

UPDATED APRIL 9, 2011: I really like this mod.  It feels way more efficient by grabbing the inner bend of the handlebar like drop bars.  Now I can really put my whole body into hammering the pedals to get the bike up to speed from a dead stop fast.  It's no road bike, but it's a lot better than before.  The best part is I still have the "sit up style" of riding by grabbing the ends of the handlebar.  Wrapping the handlebar with paracord finishes this mod nicely.

UPDATED OCTOBER 27, 2011: I changed my handlebars.

Removed Basket & Added A Milk Crate

Today I removed the front basket and installed a milk crate.  The front basket was nice, but the milk crate looks cooler.  It adds a more urban utility look to the bike. I attached it with a bunch of zip ties.  So far it's holding up.

The "rear rack mod" (plywood seat) was removed before attaching the milk crate.  I could have left it on, but it feels more secure zip tying it directly to the rack.

There was a gap between the locknut to the washer after removing the "basket support bracket" from the headset.  Adding a spacer a little thicker than the bracket did the trick.

UPDATED NOVEMBER 5, 2011: There seems to be a lot of air resistants riding with the front basket, even when it's empty.  With the rear mounted milk crate, I ride with less effort.  I like the milk crate better.  It holds more stuff, and can be easily installed/removed.

UPDATE DECEMBER 5, 2011: I have a better way to mount a milk crate.