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Forum: Commuting
08-12-19, 12:37 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 25,424
Posted By physdl

I was curious about your statement and took a...

I was curious about your statement and took a look at both LA and Seattle (where I live). I think the issue is weight - Seattle doesn't have a ban on e-bikes but they do state that the maximum...
Forum: Commuting
04-21-19, 10:02 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 25,424
Posted By physdl

I'd just point out that e-bikes are not the only...

I'd just point out that e-bikes are not the only ones doing 15-20 mph on bike paths. In my area, we have 15 mph speed limits and that's routinely broken (mostly by people training). And before...
Forum: Commuting
02-13-19, 04:37 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 25,424
Posted By physdl

What does it matter where the power is coming...

What does it matter where the power is coming from? Any extremely fit person will be able to ride substantially faster than any casual biker. They can ride just as fast (at least for a short amount...
Forum: Commuting
02-11-19, 10:38 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 25,424
Posted By physdl

Depends on where you live. I'm in the Seattle...

Depends on where you live. I'm in the Seattle suburbs and I hit 25 mph 10 seconds after leaving my house (without any motor or pedaling). And then again a mile later or so, and then again a mile...
Forum: Commuting
02-10-19, 07:18 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 25,424
Posted By physdl

I'm confused - how is a roadie going 25 mph...

I'm confused - how is a roadie going 25 mph different than an e-bike going 25 mph? You can make an argument that throttles should be regulated differently but whether power comes from a battery or...
Forum: Commuting
12-13-18, 02:04 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,824
Posted By physdl

Compared to non powered bikes, sure they're not...

Compared to non powered bikes, sure they're not as good for the environment. But compared to a car, they're substantially better for the environment. Taking a quick glance around at people who...
Forum: Commuting
12-10-18, 03:26 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 25,424
Posted By physdl

It all depends on what you're doing with your...

It all depends on what you're doing with your bike. If you're just commuting, then it should be pretty simple - charge on one or both ends, depending on how big a battery you have, and size your...
Forum: Commuting
12-08-18, 10:46 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 25,424
Posted By physdl

I really don't understand quite why people want...

I really don't understand quite why people want to impose limits. I agree in principle with some loose limits - particularly on speed - but everything else sounds rather arbitrary. For example, 350W...
Forum: Commuting
12-07-18, 04:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,280
Posted By physdl

I have some and I agree they work well (within...

I have some and I agree they work well (within limits - below 40 they start getting cold even with heavy wool socks). But at least the ones I have are ridiculously small. I wear size 11 shoes or so,...
Forum: Commuting
12-07-18, 04:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,280
Posted By physdl

I haven't but I'm sure someone here has.

I haven't but I'm sure someone here has.
Forum: Commuting
12-07-18, 04:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,167
Posted By physdl

As I mentioned in the other thread, I would not...

As I mentioned in the other thread, I would not bike in Seattle in the snow. It happens a few times a year and it basically shuts the city down. That's the time to work from home if you can or take a...
Forum: Commuting
12-07-18, 03:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,280
Posted By physdl

I bike in Seattle. A lot is going to depend on...

I bike in Seattle. A lot is going to depend on your commute length, facilities on both sides, and how far you're pushing your commute. Most of the winter is overcast and showers, not pouring rain....
Forum: Commuting
12-06-18, 12:08 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,824
Posted By physdl

I definitely think you should be able to walk...

I definitely think you should be able to walk without pain. Whether you can bike 16 miles every day is a different question - my guess is that it would be a good goal but not a certain outcome,...
Forum: Commuting
12-04-18, 01:50 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 25,424
Posted By physdl

I'm (so far) the only person who voted Yes,...

I'm (so far) the only person who voted Yes, always. To be fair, it's just been a week since I started, but I don't see myself stopping or going back to a regular bike anytime soon. I bought a...
Forum: Commuting
11-30-18, 02:16 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,824
Posted By physdl

A few thoughts from someone just getting back...

A few thoughts from someone just getting back into bike commuting after 2 years off due to knee injuries.

If you haven't already, I'd highly recommend seeing a physical therapist. I used to...
Forum: Commuting
02-20-17, 10:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,316
Posted By physdl

I think 8 and 9 speed compatibility varies by...

I think 8 and 9 speed compatibility varies by brand. My bike is an 8 speed and I'm pretty sure the crankset could deal with a 9 speed chain even though it was the original 8 speed crankset. Right now...
Forum: Commuting
08-09-16, 10:52 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,823
Posted By physdl

I'll chime in from the Seattle-area. I...

I'll chime in from the Seattle-area.


I don't use a bike locker, but the area has a bunch at various transit stations. Most are $50/year; I believe they're reserved for your exclusive use....
Forum: Commuting
01-14-16, 02:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,147
Posted By physdl

Messenger bag style, quick-release pannier recommendations?

I'm looking for a weatherproof pannier that will work well for both a bike+bus commute and to use during the day (off the bike). In terms of capacity, I'd need to be able to bring a change of...
Forum: Commuting
01-28-15, 01:37 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,211
Posted By physdl

Not all suspensions can be locked - mine couldn't...

Not all suspensions can be locked - mine couldn't be for example. It was definitely worth the $150 for fork (Kona) and install.
Forum: Commuting
01-28-15, 01:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,211
Posted By physdl

I converted my 2002 Trek 4500 hardtail MTB into a...

I converted my 2002 Trek 4500 hardtail MTB into a hybrid and it works really well as a commuter bike, though the 9.5 miles each way I go on it is a bit too much to be honest and I'll eventually...
Forum: Commuting
01-26-15, 05:52 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 14,781
Posted By physdl

Route: 9.5 miles or so one way Road conditions...

Route: 9.5 miles or so one way
Road conditions / surfaces: Road the whole way with bike lanes most of the way. I can also take a gravel trail 2/3 of the way, which has fewer hills but takes more...
Forum: Commuting
01-24-15, 03:48 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,797
Posted By physdl

Not in Nikwax, but I did buy a spray that...

Not in Nikwax, but I did buy a spray that supposed to be equally good. I sprayed the whole thing down and it does work better, but it would only last 20-30 mins before water started getting absorbed...
Forum: Commuting
10-28-14, 03:18 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,614
Posted By physdl

I don't think cycling gear is necessarily more...

I don't think cycling gear is necessarily more expensive than similar quality non-cycling gear. It is sometimes a bit harder to find though, particularly on sale. The biggest differences I've seen...
Forum: Commuting
10-28-14, 12:17 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,234
Posted By physdl

I've commuted 1.5 miles in Pasadena (just...

I've commuted 1.5 miles in Pasadena (just northeast of Los Angeles) and now 8 miles in Seattle (Eastside). I also got to spend 2 weeks or so in Nijmegen, Netherlands commuting about 1.5 miles by bike...
Forum: Commuting
10-28-14, 12:06 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 10,446
Posted By physdl

Since I earlier asked about options, I've finally...

Since I earlier asked about options, I've finally gotten a chance to try things out and can provide some feedback. This morning I had about 30 minutes of light to moderate rain (for Seattle) and...
Forum: Commuting
10-04-14, 01:04 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 9,291
Posted By physdl

I think the ability to commute cheaply by bike is...

I think the ability to commute cheaply by bike is highly dependent on how long your commute is, how reliable getting to work needs to be, and where you live. When I first started commuting by bike, I...
Forum: Commuting
10-01-14, 01:40 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 10,446
Posted By physdl

Anyone have any experience with PI Select WxB...

Anyone have any experience with PI Select WxB pants? Amazon recently had them for $50 ($50 lower than their normal price and $100 less than retail). Great deal and the reviews are quite good on them,...
Forum: Commuting
09-30-14, 12:24 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,845
Posted By physdl

I think this is my problem. The front and rear...

I think this is my problem. The front and rear lights are simple to take on/off, but the flea requires pulling the velcro strap off the helmet, using the special charger, and then putting it back on....
Forum: Commuting
09-29-14, 05:54 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,845
Posted By physdl

To those advocating 2 or 3 lights front and rear,...

To those advocating 2 or 3 lights front and rear, how do you deal with charging them all? I currently use a total of three lights and it's a pain to charge them all, particularly since one uses...
Forum: Commuting
09-29-14, 02:35 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,845
Posted By physdl

My one suggestion with riding at night is to be...

My one suggestion with riding at night is to be careful with your speed, particularly on downhills and in poorly lit sections. Visibility is substantially reduced (even with substantial lights) and...
Forum: Commuting
09-26-14, 10:41 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,500
Posted By physdl

I have the Click'r pedals, and I they generally...

I have the Click'r pedals, and I they generally fall so that the platform is up (but the motion is pretty slow, so it only happens if you're stopped for a few seconds). I'm almost always wearing...
Forum: Commuting
09-26-14, 05:31 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,500
Posted By physdl

I use Shimano Click'r hybrid pedals. Extremely...

I use Shimano Click'r hybrid pedals. Extremely easy to clip in/out of, pretty good with normal shoes, and I have relatively few issues with the pedal being the wrong way (but you have to adjust to...
Forum: Commuting
09-26-14, 12:03 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 10,446
Posted By physdl

I use PI Elite Barrier shoe covers. They come up...

I use PI Elite Barrier shoe covers. They come up above the angle, and don't let in any water from the sides and help protect against water coming up from the bottom. The issue is water dripping down...
Forum: Commuting
09-26-14, 10:20 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 10,446
Posted By physdl

I'm in the market to get raingear as well and the...

I'm in the market to get raingear as well and the discussion here has been great. There seems to be a general consensus that the Showers Pass Elite jacket is one of the best, if not the best. But I...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-20-14, 01:11 AM
Replies: 320
Views: 16,249
Posted By physdl

I use a cygolite metro 550 for my headlight....

I use a cygolite metro 550 for my headlight. During the day, I use the day blinking mode. At night, I use either the night-time blinking or a steady beam. I typically aim the light lower in the day...
Forum: Commuting
09-12-14, 12:10 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,274
Posted By physdl

Reynolds, I got your PM but turns out I don't...

Reynolds, I got your PM but turns out I don't have enough posts yet to reply by PM. But, the answer to your question is solely your use of kph :)
Forum: Commuting
09-10-14, 02:44 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,274
Posted By physdl

In which case (at least in the US), you should be...

In which case (at least in the US), you should be reimbursed for how much a wheel would have cost. At least for cars, it's allowed to simply accept the value of the damaged parts/labor instead of...
Forum: Commuting
09-10-14, 02:25 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,274
Posted By physdl

I had something similar happen to me - was in a...

I had something similar happen to me - was in a bike lane on main road and a driver on side road (with stop sign) started moving forward. Luckily I saw him, hit the brakes, and he hit just the front...
Forum: Commuting
08-08-14, 02:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 693
Posted By physdl

I typically commute from Kirkland (next town...

I typically commute from Kirkland (next town north of Bellevue) to downtown Bellevue (sometimes to the MS campus) and have biked around the area. I think Bellevue is the least bike-friendly city in...
Forum: Commuting
08-04-14, 11:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,181
Posted By physdl

I commute 16 miles r/t on a hardtail mountain...

I commute 16 miles r/t on a hardtail mountain bike (2002 Trek 4500) converted to a hybrid. I replaced the front fork with a rigid Surly one (helped a lot), replaced the front gears with a 26-36-48...
Forum: Commuting
08-02-14, 11:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,341
Posted By physdl

As others have said, it highly depends on the...

As others have said, it highly depends on the terrain, how much weight you're carrying, your fitness level, and the gears you have. I have 24 speeds: 26-36-48 on the front and 11-32 on the rear. Most...
Forum: Commuting
07-31-14, 07:40 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,797
Posted By physdl

I'm in the Seattle area, and also started...

I'm in the Seattle area, and also started commuting 8 mi at the beginning of last fall (albeit only one way until a few months ago, before that it was 2 mi in the morning to the bus stop). I can't...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-10-14, 02:50 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,657
Posted By physdl

The only way to increase the safety of cyclists,...

The only way to increase the safety of cyclists, pedestrians, and drivers is education and enforcement. If bike safety, both from the perspective of the cyclist and the perspective of the driver was...
Forum: Commuting
06-19-14, 04:54 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,092
Posted By physdl

I'd recommend against wearing nice shoes while...

I'd recommend against wearing nice shoes while biking. They're going to get dirty, even with fenders. They'll be dusty if it's dry out, and if it's wet out, well, after any distance they'll be a...
Forum: Commuting
06-11-14, 12:39 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,355
Posted By physdl

I've only had two racks: a $20 no-name one that...

I've only had two racks: a $20 no-name one that was fine for 2 years of 1.5 mile commutes + grocery trips and my current $50 Topeak rack. My guess, from my quick research, is that like most things in...
Forum: Commuting
06-10-14, 10:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 937
Posted By physdl

Congrats! One suggestion I have for a sweaty...

Congrats! One suggestion I have for a sweaty back, if you don't want to go the rack/pannier route, is to get a messenger bag. I personally found it to cause almost no sweat as long as it sits just...
Forum: Commuting
06-09-14, 06:21 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 6,069
Posted By physdl

And this number is not for accidents you're at...

And this number is not for accidents you're at fault for - it's for any accident. One minor fear for me is waiting at a traffic light and being hit from behind. Over the past 15 years, I've been in a...
Forum: Commuting
06-09-14, 05:20 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 6,069
Posted By physdl

I agree. I've been biking for more than just a...

I agree. I've been biking for more than just a 1.5 mile commute for the last 9 months or so. I've already been hit once, even though people here are generally good about cyclists. Contrary to my...
Forum: Commuting
06-09-14, 01:58 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,014
Posted By physdl

My view is that the amount of emergency items you...

My view is that the amount of emergency items you need will depend on the proximity of bike shops and bus routes to your commuting route. In my case, there's an lbs near my office and half-way. There...
Forum: Commuting
06-09-14, 01:45 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,617
Posted By physdl

Mirrors are a convenience if you don't need to...

Mirrors are a convenience if you don't need to change lanes on a busy road. They become essential if you do need to change lanes. While you don't focus ahead when you look at the mirror, you still...
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