Originally Posted by
bragi
I've been either car-free or extremely car-lite for many years now, and though the benefits of such a choice far, far outweigh the costs, I still struggle to find ways to make it more practical and, well, easier.
You need a large stable of special purpose bikes. A cool single for those short, flat commutes. A steel road bike with a rack for longer commutes. A long tail for small-medium package duties. And a front-loader for those big loads. If you like to travel you may need a folder. Might as well get a touring bike for those pure, bike-only trips.