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Forum: Commuting
10-09-14, 07:15 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,565
Posted By dude72

i am also slower in the morning. according to a...

i am also slower in the morning. according to a doctor friend of mine it could be just a case of not being fully awake...
how much faster are you in the afternoon?
Forum: Commuting
10-06-14, 02:03 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,754
Posted By dude72

perfect weather for commuting, not too hot not...

perfect weather for commuting, not too hot not too cold and dry.
Forum: Commuting
10-01-14, 06:06 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,886
Posted By dude72

on the electrical bike i built for my father i...

on the electrical bike i built for my father i use hydraulic disc brakes (avid) on the front and v-brakes (no-name) on the rear wheel. works fine for him. the difference with the brake levers is only...
Forum: Commuting
06-25-14, 01:22 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,257
Posted By dude72

no traffic jams, no hazzle finding a parking...

no traffic jams, no hazzle finding a parking space, faster than car or public transport, cycling home the long way clears my mind, more awareness of my sorroundings, positive exercise effect, feeling...
Forum: Commuting
05-23-14, 03:56 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,609
Posted By dude72

http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p534/nikstriks...

http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p534/nikstriks/20140514_093020_zpshnr9ztt9.jpg


a lot of fun. i changed the handlebar and the brake levers. it is now (imho) better than the original set up.
Forum: Commuting
04-24-14, 01:10 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,754
Posted By dude72

perfect temperature, not too hot not too cold....

perfect temperature, not too hot not too cold. used my singlespeed again and went the long way including steep uphills - the faster my legs move the easier it is :-)
Forum: Commuting
04-23-14, 12:43 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,754
Posted By dude72

was interesting for me aswell :-) todays...

was interesting for me aswell :-)

todays commute was with my lht. due to the rain a bike equipped with fenders is necessary.
Forum: Commuting
04-17-14, 05:24 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,754
Posted By dude72

singlespeed commuting is a lot more fun and a lot...

singlespeed commuting is a lot more fun and a lot faster than my regular bike.
Forum: Commuting
04-16-14, 03:01 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 19,018
Posted By dude72

http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p534/nikstriks...

http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p534/nikstriks/20140404_181232_zpsljy7wgwl.jpg

bad picture but a great ride! :-)
Forum: Commuting
04-15-14, 07:43 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,249
Posted By dude72

i learned that winter commuting makes you fast. i...

i learned that winter commuting makes you fast. i also learned that i miss my singlespeed bike, and that merino wool underwear helps a lot.
Forum: Commuting
04-04-14, 05:34 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,754
Posted By dude72

the SCR (Silly Commuter Racing) is from this...

the SCR (Silly Commuter Racing) is from this website It?s Not A Race (http://www.itsnotarace.org/) :-)

commute today was fine and quiet.
Forum: Commuting
04-03-14, 12:48 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,754
Posted By dude72

according to the SCR i earned 4 Points today. i...

according to the SCR i earned 4 Points today. i really do enjoy passing roadies on my 33 lbs LHT :-)
Forum: Commuting
03-19-14, 08:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,689
Posted By dude72

i use the carradice bike bureau...

i use the carradice bike bureau (https://www.carradice.co.uk/index.php?page_id=product&product_id=64) pannier. works really well and has a lot of space. the bad thing is the cost....
Forum: Commuting
03-06-14, 02:23 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,754
Posted By dude72

a bit rainy but fine. all of a sudden i am fast -...

a bit rainy but fine. all of a sudden i am fast - does commuting through winter pay off - i wonder
Forum: Commuting
03-06-14, 02:21 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,610
Posted By dude72

my commuter is called "stahlgurke" which in...

my commuter is called "stahlgurke" which in english would be "steelcucumber". i guess the humor is lost via translation. my enduro mountainbike is called "bronze beast" and my racebike is called...
Forum: Commuting
02-19-14, 06:52 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,754
Posted By dude72

bought a new bike jacket against the cold. worth...

bought a new bike jacket against the cold. worth every penny! now winter commuting is even more fun :-)
Forum: Commuting
02-19-14, 06:49 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 7,266
Posted By dude72

around 6 miles one way. Vienna - Austria - Europe

around 6 miles one way. Vienna - Austria - Europe
Forum: Commuting
09-16-13, 01:48 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,055
Posted By dude72

used my "old" commuter today. with a new set of...

used my "old" commuter today. with a new set of reelights (700 series from www.reelights.com) works fine, but the magnets cause a lot more friction than i had imagined.
Forum: Commuting
07-16-13, 02:48 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,055
Posted By dude72

today was just great. my roadbike is finally...

today was just great. my roadbike is finally ready - you can not go slow and without sweating on a road bike though :-)!
Forum: Commuting
07-05-13, 01:12 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,055
Posted By dude72

todays commute was absolutely fabulous! rode an...

todays commute was absolutely fabulous! rode an extra 3 km just to enjoy. :-)
Forum: Commuting
06-25-13, 04:19 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,055
Posted By dude72

rainy and cold.

rainy and cold.
Forum: Commuting
06-18-13, 08:21 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,055
Posted By dude72

once again a very hot summer day. still better...

once again a very hot summer day. still better than freezing :-)
Forum: Commuting
06-17-13, 08:26 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,055
Posted By dude72

super hot - summer has finally arrived!

super hot - summer has finally arrived!
Forum: Commuting
06-03-13, 02:03 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,055
Posted By dude72

first commute in june that felt like a regular...

first commute in june that felt like a regular november commute. in my opinion the climate change can not be ignored anymore.
Forum: Commuting
05-24-13, 10:31 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 12,348
Posted By dude72

I have a LHT and 3 other bikes (one Carbon RR,...

I have a LHT and 3 other bikes (one Carbon RR, one enduro mountainbike and one so called fitness bike with 700cc Tires. With all of them i commute to work, depending what i do after work. Only my...
Forum: Commuting
05-07-13, 11:50 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,055
Posted By dude72

The morning ride was great. Going home was a bit...

The morning ride was great. Going home was a bit wet, well actually i was soaked. But it was fun - nothing beats bike commuting.
Forum: Commuting
04-25-13, 11:31 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,055
Posted By dude72

perfect season for commuting. no freezing - no...

perfect season for commuting. no freezing - no sweating.
Forum: Commuting
04-22-13, 02:39 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,055
Posted By dude72

very nice weather for commuting today. definately...

very nice weather for commuting today. definately better than using the subway.
Forum: Commuting
04-08-13, 02:23 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,055
Posted By dude72

after a long commuting absence, i started today...

after a long commuting absence, i started today again. beats public transport. :-)
Forum: Commuting
03-06-13, 08:03 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,055
Posted By dude72

Spring also made it to vienna! Finally!

Spring also made it to vienna! Finally!
Forum: Commuting
02-18-13, 04:31 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,055
Posted By dude72

ok, i forgot to post in the morning and in the...

ok, i forgot to post in the morning and in the evening. but today i used a new gps device. guess what. my daily commute to work is now 1 km longer. so last year my kilometers where quite wrong - what...
Forum: Commuting
11-19-12, 03:46 AM
Replies: 3,987
Views: 132,874
Posted By dude72

after having had the flu, a bad cold and a sore...

after having had the flu, a bad cold and a sore back, i finally commuted again. surprisingly i am in better shape. good to be on a bike again.
Forum: Commuting
09-24-12, 02:15 AM
Replies: 3,987
Views: 132,874
Posted By dude72

commuting with a suit and tie is kind of strange....

commuting with a suit and tie is kind of strange. but it works fine since the temperatures are low enough. however taxi drivers are still a pain. they just do not know how to pass cyclists properly.
Forum: Commuting
08-27-12, 02:37 AM
Replies: 3,987
Views: 132,874
Posted By dude72

commuting would be so much fun, if there were no...

commuting would be so much fun, if there were no cars. silly reckless drivers can really ruin your day. :-(
Forum: Commuting
07-05-12, 04:44 AM
Replies: 3,987
Views: 132,874
Posted By dude72

finally, after 4 weeks of no bike commuting...

finally, after 4 weeks of no bike commuting (heavily bruised shoulder, couldn't move my arm) i started today again. very warm and sunny and no traffic jam.
Forum: Commuting
05-29-12, 02:39 AM
Replies: 3,987
Views: 132,874
Posted By dude72

nice warm weather. rode very easily past the car...

nice warm weather. rode very easily past the car drivers that were stuck in the traffic jam - i just love my bike!!!
Forum: Commuting
05-02-12, 01:17 AM
Replies: 3,987
Views: 132,874
Posted By dude72

used my singelspeed for todays commute. the last...

used my singelspeed for todays commute. the last hill is just too steep. i need more training :) !
Forum: Commuting
04-23-12, 03:41 AM
Replies: 3,987
Views: 132,874
Posted By dude72

commute today was very nice, especially after the...

commute today was very nice, especially after the long brake. i still pity the car drivers in the traffic jam :-)
Forum: Commuting
03-07-12, 11:39 AM
Replies: 3,987
Views: 132,874
Posted By dude72

-5 degree celsius. car drivers slowly realize...

-5 degree celsius. car drivers slowly realize that cyclist are back on the street. spring is just wonderfull
Forum: Commuting
03-06-12, 04:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,671
Posted By dude72

great ideas - thanks for sharing!

great ideas - thanks for sharing!
Forum: Commuting
03-06-12, 04:35 AM
Replies: 3,987
Views: 132,874
Posted By dude72

it is colder again, but sunny and nice....

it is colder again, but sunny and nice. definately beats driving the car :-)
Forum: Commuting
03-01-12, 01:22 AM
Replies: 3,987
Views: 132,874
Posted By dude72

spring is arriving :-) ! just a bit warmer and i...

spring is arriving :-) ! just a bit warmer and i can ride in shorts!
Forum: Commuting
02-29-12, 07:49 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 6,894
Posted By dude72

in austria we pay around 1,8 USD for 1 liter of...

in austria we pay around 1,8 USD for 1 liter of diesel. so definately YES.
Forum: Commuting
02-22-12, 05:16 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,834
Posted By dude72

here in vienna we have quite a lot of rain in...

here in vienna we have quite a lot of rain in spring and autumm. i use a 3-layer gore tex jacket which can be used for all kinds of sports, climbing, ski touring, etc... another advantage is that...
Forum: Commuting
02-22-12, 05:06 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,337
Posted By dude72

i commute with a single pannier on the left - i...

i commute with a single pannier on the left - i hope that this way the cars stay further away from me.
Forum: Commuting
02-22-12, 05:03 AM
Replies: 3,987
Views: 132,874
Posted By dude72

warmer than yesterday and very pleasant. spring...

warmer than yesterday and very pleasant. spring is coming :-)
Forum: Commuting
02-21-12, 03:38 AM
Replies: 3,987
Views: 132,874
Posted By dude72

colder than yesterday, but very rewarding :-) !...

colder than yesterday, but very rewarding :-) ! However 3 out of 10 car drivers do not accept cyclists on the road.
Forum: Commuting
02-20-12, 03:49 AM
Replies: 3,987
Views: 132,874
Posted By dude72

weather is warm enough for commuting, very fine...

weather is warm enough for commuting, very fine ride. hope the temperatures do not drop again.
Forum: Touring
02-03-12, 06:56 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,607
Posted By dude72

emergency pack: dark chocolate (min. 60% cocoa),...

emergency pack: dark chocolate (min. 60% cocoa), different sorts of nuts, and apple juice and water to mix an isotonic drink.
Forum: Commuting
01-19-12, 02:45 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,506
Posted By dude72

1. Start commuting once or twice a week 2....

1. Start commuting once or twice a week
2. Commute when it is nice weather
3. try to commute every day, no matter what weather
4. Find detours so you can commute longer
5. do not show up in work...
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