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Forum: Commuting
03-26-24, 04:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 247
Posted By pigmonkey

I have been using an Abus 640 Granit Plus Mini...

I have been using an Abus 640 Granit Plus Mini U-lock for the past 9 years. I looked around a month or two ago to see if there was anything better in a similar weight class. I couldn't find anything....
Forum: Commuting
03-26-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,527
Posted By Tundra_Man

Consecutive bicycle work commute number 1860: ...

Consecutive bicycle work commute number 1860:

We wound up getting far less snow than the weathermen were predicting, with a bit less than 2" on the ground. Most of the moisture came in the form of...
Forum: Commuting
03-26-24, 05:39 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,527
Posted By Rothaí

Hi SHORTWAVE, How long is your commute? Are you...

Hi SHORTWAVE,
How long is your commute? Are you on that path/track for most of it? It looks like a lovely commute (if it was a sunny day!)
Forum: Commuting
03-26-24, 05:25 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,527
Posted By Rothaí

Nice ride this morning but some drizzle. Talking...

Nice ride this morning but some drizzle. Talking to my cycling friends the other day and there is definately more rain in the last few (3-5) years. Ireland might be famous for rain but it is a lot...
Forum: Commuting
03-25-24, 11:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 247
Posted By efriis@mac.com

Lock it UP

My preferred lock for the last 6-7 years has been Foldylock Compact. It’s 1kg, it comes with a mount and it doesn’t disrupt the lines of my bike too much visually.

I dont really have a reason to...
Forum: Commuting
03-25-24, 08:26 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,527
Posted By Tundra_Man

Consecutive bicycle work commute number 1859: ...

Consecutive bicycle work commute number 1859:

All weekend they had been predicting doom and gloom with the weather forecast. I had heard predictions of up to 19" of snow. Yesterday morning instead...
Forum: Commuting
03-24-24, 06:56 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,527
Posted By noglider

I bike-commuted twice this week. I'm really happy...

I bike-commuted twice this week. I'm really happy with that. It's not as hard as it was a few years ago, and I'm not sure why.

I noticed that doing some exercises like dead lifts and pushups...
Forum: Commuting
03-20-24, 06:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 201
Posted By BobbyG

You should have no problem getting back into...

You should have no problem getting back into it...it's just like riding a bike.

Welcome back. Bike commuting has kept me healthy both physically and mentally, and bikeforums has kept me...
Forum: Commuting
03-19-24, 01:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 201
Posted By C.I.

Thank you. Yes, you correct. My Orlando' route in...

Thank you. Yes, you correct. My Orlando' route in my album (I can't put it here for technical difficulty, only after 10 posts by regulation).
Forum: Commuting
03-19-24, 09:33 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,527
Posted By pdlamb

Spring in the south (sigh). A couple days ago it...

Spring in the south (sigh). A couple days ago it was warm and there were meadowlarks singing in the fields. Frost this morning, and the meadowlarks were either shivering too hard to sing or and...
Forum: Commuting
03-19-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 201
Posted By Strawbunyan

Welcome back. I am originally from the Orlando FL...

Welcome back. I am originally from the Orlando FL area, if you can cycle there id say you should be fine anywhere ,eh?
Forum: Commuting
03-17-24, 06:17 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,527
Posted By noglider

My beloved spouse and I had a singing ensemble...

My beloved spouse and I had a singing ensemble rehearsal to go to on Saturday morning. She dusted off her bike which she hadn't ridden in a long time and inflated the tires. I made sure it was...
Forum: Commuting
03-16-24, 05:05 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,527
Posted By The Chemist

Yeah, I had a similar failure just a couple of...

Yeah, I had a similar failure just a couple of weeks ago. Was doing some maintenance and noticed my rear wheel was wobbling quite a bit. Closer inspection revealed that a couple of spokes had started...
03-13-24, 02:34 PM
Replies: 1,969
Views: 428,676
Posted By Eric F

https://dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net/5NmftlnWj5vqF...

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Forum: Commuting
03-13-24, 08:52 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,527
Posted By Tundra_Man

Consecutive bicycle work commute number 1851: ...

Consecutive bicycle work commute number 1851:

The weather the last few days has been glorious. Highs in the upper 60s/lower 70s. Mostly sunny. Yesterday and today there was barely any wind. Made...
Forum: Commuting
03-12-24, 03:02 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,527
Posted By pdlamb

Big sardine? Seriously, I'd guess a seagull...

Big sardine?

Seriously, I'd guess a seagull or some other bird was getting harassed for the fish and dropped it.
Forum: Commuting
03-12-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,527
Posted By noglider

Life in the City!

I rode in again today, yay! I had a crosswind which was from slightly behind me so it was really a tailwind. I felt really strong, and I'd like to believe it wasn't just the tailwind that made me...
Forum: Commuting
03-07-24, 05:28 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,527
Posted By noglider

Thank you! I notice a little strength training...

Thank you! I notice a little strength training before I leave helps me keep my effort level up when I ride.

And hey, and I rode to work a second time this week. First time I've done that in a long...
Forum: Commuting
03-06-24, 09:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 261
Posted By ScottCommutes

Summer job commute ramblings

I'm a teacher and during the school year I bike 19 miles daily each way to get to work.

I just got a summer job at a Boy Scout camp. My oldest kid will stay at the camp, and my younger two will...
Forum: Commuting
03-04-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,527
Posted By noglider

Yay, I rode today! This morning went well. It's...

Yay, I rode today! This morning went well. It's hard for me to leave early enough to get to work on time. The bike commute takes about 10 or 15 minutes longer than the subway commute. But I did it.
...
03-03-24, 05:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 471
Posted By wheelreason

It gives them that certain je ne sais quoi...

It gives them that certain je ne sais quoi...
Forum: Commuting
03-02-24, 08:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 443
Posted By curbtender

Amazon will have dealers selling old stock,...

Amazon will have dealers selling old stock, overstock, damaged package, returns...
Forum: Commuting
03-02-24, 08:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 443
Posted By cb400bill

You can say Amazon. No one will complain about...

You can say Amazon. No one will complain about it.
Forum: Commuting
03-02-24, 03:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 443
Posted By Colorado Kid

How Much?

I need a helmet. The old was...old.(5+years) I checked out the LBS and a no-name, plain Jane helmet started at @ $200.00! I kid you not. So I went to the large mail order company that starts with a...
Forum: Commuting
03-01-24, 08:23 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,527
Posted By The Chemist

Finally no rain today. February was super wet,...

Finally no rain today. February was super wet, and this week was one of the wettest weeks of the month. Nice to have a dry commute both ways today, even if it was only a chilly 5 degrees in the...
Forum: Commuting
03-01-24, 07:51 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,527
Posted By Tundra_Man

Consecutive bicycle work commute number 1844: ...

Consecutive bicycle work commute number 1844:

Yesterday I set a new February mileage record. My previous Feb record was set in 2017 when I rode 244 miles. Typically being the worst weather month,...
Forum: Commuting
02-29-24, 07:19 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 6,563
Posted By BobbyG

If you mostly ride pavement and don't need knobby...

If you mostly ride pavement and don't need knobby tires, try some smoothies...they will roll easier and speed you up.
Forum: Commuting
02-28-24, 11:49 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 6,563
Posted By Strawbunyan

I got it from Eastern on Amazon....free shipping...

I got it from Eastern on Amazon....free shipping and half off so the frugal guy in me couldnt resist. It came RTR after pedal, bar, seat and front wheel install and everything seems to be functioning...
Forum: Commuting
02-28-24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,527
Posted By MattoftheRocks

Started a new job today. The main hub is 1/2 mile...

Started a new job today. The main hub is 1/2 mile from the lakeside path. It’s 1/4 mile of quiet suburb streets from my place to the coffeeshop that happens to be at the nearest point from my place...
Forum: Commuting
02-28-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,527
Posted By Tundra_Man

Consecutive bicycle work commute number 1842: ...

Consecutive bicycle work commute number 1842:

Last night's commute home ended with an asterisk. There were just too many things working against me. The mechanical failure of my rear wheel was out...
Forum: Commuting
02-27-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,527
Posted By Pantah

I typically leave my house around 7:40am and...

I typically leave my house around 7:40am and today marked the first day this year where the sun was high enough in the sky (and wasn't shrouded by clouds) to warrant sunglasses. Spring is not far...
Forum: Commuting
02-27-24, 03:31 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 6,563
Posted By Strawbunyan

I know its not the best kit in the world but its...

I know its not the best kit in the world but its the nicest bike ive ever had. I am blown away by how light it is and how nice everything feels. It moves along effortlessly on the road and in my...
Forum: Commuting
02-27-24, 01:26 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 6,563
Posted By Smaug1

I think a lot of what you need to think about is...

I think a lot of what you need to think about is not so much BIKE-related, but related to the fact that you're going to arrive sweaty. I don't know what kind of job you have, so that could be more or...
Forum: Commuting
02-27-24, 11:10 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,527
Posted By Darth Lefty

Kiddo has three weeks of strong treatment...

Kiddo has three weeks of strong treatment starting the 4th. One week longer than hoped because an early February treatment had to be abandoned midway due to a reaction (complete with benadryl,...
Forum: Commuting
02-27-24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,527
Posted By pdlamb

There's no pleasing some people. I joined their...

There's no pleasing some people. I joined their ranks today.

It started out inauspiciously. Threat of rain, so I dug out the rain bike. Started pumping tires, primary pump wouldn't seal on the...
Forum: Commuting
02-27-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 786
Posted By Smaug1

For most of my bike commuting life, I've had a...

For most of my bike commuting life, I've had a hybrid or hardtail mountain bike. As I got older, I added rack & fenders. (I don't like a sweaty back)
I have two commuter bikes now:

Trek Verve 3;...
Forum: Commuting
02-27-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,527
Posted By Tundra_Man

Consecutive bicycle work commute number 1841: ...

Consecutive bicycle work commute number 1841:

Well, so far it's been a day of questionable decisions. lol

34°F this morning when I left the house, but the temp is supposed to continuously drop...
Forum: Commuting
02-26-24, 01:14 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,286
Posted By Cdubs

I love drop bars for commuting. It gives me...

I love drop bars for commuting. It gives me multiple hand positions for climbing or coasting. And I find it easier on the back too.
Forum: Commuting
02-23-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,527
Posted By Tundra_Man

Consecutive bicycle work commute number 1839: ...

Consecutive bicycle work commute number 1839:

The wheel that I trued up on Tuesday night went out of true again on the ride home last night, to the point where I had to release the rear brake...
Forum: Commuting
02-22-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,527
Posted By Tundra_Man

Consecutive bicycle work commute number 1838: ...

Consecutive bicycle work commute number 1838:

I can't get over how easy this winter has been. The last week the highs have been in the 40s and 50s (F). Most mornings have been below freezing, but...
Forum: Commuting
02-21-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 545
Posted By Colorado Kid

I leave the shoes behind at the office....

I leave the shoes behind at the office. Everything else goes home with me each night. What does everyone else do?
Forum: Commuting
02-21-24, 11:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 545
Posted By ScottCommutes

Many thoughts here. You should absolutely...

Many thoughts here.

You should absolutely dress up if that helps you advance in your job. A suit isn't even particularly uncomfortable to work in with modern climate control and all.

However,...
Forum: Commuting
02-21-24, 10:10 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,527
Posted By pdlamb

Out of excuses, back on the bike! Nice ride home...

Out of excuses, back on the bike! Nice ride home last night, though it was after dark by the time I got home. I wasn't planning on that, very glad I charged my blinky after the January commute. ...
Forum: Commuting
02-18-24, 03:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,025
Posted By Korina

Heh. The joys of disc brakes.

Heh. The joys of disc brakes.
02-17-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 1,820
Views: 453,713
Posted By TomM

I downsized my life in 2 steps: 1) During...

I downsized my life in 2 steps:

1) During COVID I cleaned out the accumulated junk in my life. Donated most of it and threw the rest out which took a few months.
2) In 2022 I cashed in life and...
Forum: Commuting
02-15-24, 11:02 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,527
Posted By Thigh Master

Beautiful dawn

Starting out at 8,600’, 0600h, temp 25°F, mid way to work at 5,000’ elevation a common temperature inversion was present and the final 10 miles was 20°F. Gorgeous dawn. Toasty kit… Bar-Mits continue...
Forum: Commuting
02-14-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,527
Posted By noglider

I thought of riding today but it was 30ºF, and I...

I thought of riding today but it was 30ºF, and I know that my gloves are just not good enough for my 13-mile commute. It gets too painful. The weather report showed very light winds, and as happens...
Forum: Commuting
02-13-24, 07:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,025
Posted By noglider

My rule for myself is that if I'm riding for less...

My rule for myself is that if I'm riding for less than three miles, I don't bring tools, because I can walk the bike home. I don't want to leave the bike if I don't have to. I have my tool bag neatly...
Forum: Commuting
02-12-24, 08:46 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,527
Posted By Tundra_Man

Consecutive bicycle work commute number 1830: ...

Consecutive bicycle work commute number 1830:

I didn't sleep well last night. I'm sure the pizza, mozerella sticks, jalepeno poppers and ice cream I ate while watching the Super Bowl had nothing...
Forum: Commuting
02-11-24, 02:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,025
Posted By msu2001la

Yes our busses have bike racks. Also I lock this...

Yes our busses have bike racks. Also I lock this bike up outside on the street all day long in downtown Chicago almost every day. It's pretty nondescript and I'm not really that worried about it.
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