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Forum: Commuting

10-01-07, 09:47 AM

Replies: 780

Advice for New Commuters

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Posted By pgoat

Drop bars are great for commuting providing your...

Drop bars are great for commuting providing your reach to the brakes is not too far forward or low. If you like brakes on the tops, get cyclocross auxillary levers installed (in addition to the...

Forum: Commuting

09-27-07, 09:08 AM

Replies: 780

Advice for New Commuters

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Posted By pgoat

In portland that is a lot of rain, I am guessing!...

In portland that is a lot of rain, I am guessing!

We're there next week, rented some bikes, so excited!! Btw, This is the only time we've flown somewhere and not rented a car......we wanna see how...

Forum: Commuting

09-26-07, 07:39 AM

Replies: 780

Advice for New Commuters

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Posted By pgoat

I'm real slow too! 6 miles takes me about 40 mins...

I'm real slow too! 6 miles takes me about 40 mins on my best day. With the UN in chaos this week, it's taking me about an hour and then some.....

You may be slowed down by lights, traffic, poor...

Forum: Commuting

09-25-07, 09:24 PM

Replies: 780

Advice for New Commuters

Views: 283,292

Posted By pgoat

Have you thought about tweaking the hybrid? It...

Have you thought about tweaking the hybrid? It may never be as fast as a road bike but you can squeeze more zip by changing to nice narrow high pressure road tires (your rims may be too wide for 23s,...

Forum: Commuting

09-25-07, 09:15 PM

Replies: 780

Advice for New Commuters

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Posted By pgoat

Bottom line - if u need a folder to make the...

Bottom line - if u need a folder to make the commute happen, get one

I hear there are excellent light weight folders available now, so I would recommend splurging on a good one. Remember the axiom...

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