Riding to and from work. Other cycling primarily for transportation. Carrying stuff. Picking a bike. Related issues.
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Why do i have a cramp?
I think Ive been getting a cramp in my right quad. I assume its a cramp, but ive never had one before.
I bike 10 miles per day 5 days per week. I always ride the same way (to and from work). On one ...
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Are fixed or floating SPD-SL cleats most suitable for a long commute?
After much procrastination, I've finally jumped in and bought myself a road bike, under the cycle2work scheme we have here in the UK.
I opted for a Boardman Road Race, as it seems to be the most ...
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Ideal pants for bicycle commuting the rain
I commute about 10 miles a day in Portland, OR. Needless to say rain is a big part of many of my rides. My current rain pants leave me almost as sweaty as if I had just ridden without the rain gear. ...
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How to ride to work without sweating?
I'm looking to commute to work in hot Montreal (but anyone who bikes to work in a city with temperatures above 20 degrees Celsius (68 degrees Fahrenheit) at some point of the year will be in a similar ...
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What do you do when the bus bike rack is full?
Sometimes I take commute via bike, other times on the bus, but I rarely plan on doing both because I worry about the possibility of waiting for a bus only to find that its bike rack is full and having ...
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How to tell if a bike is good before purchasing?
Say there's no sales person in a bike shop and you are just looking for bikes.
The criteria would be a good bike to ride to work on side-walks(paved or smooth) and the occasional off-road on the ...
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How can one estimate the length of a commute? [duplicate]
How can a cyclist, new to commuting by bike and not all that experienced in riding, estimate how long a commute will take?
Answers will of course vary, and actually riding the commute will tell the ...
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Cycling in high traffic roads
Riding on roads?
I want to go to the work (in São Paulo, Brazil), by bicycle. But I live in a neighbor city, and I need to get a high traffic road.
What is your experience with this, and could it ...
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Replacement for Suntour NCX-410 crankset on commuter bike?
I've had a 2007 Marin Larkspur which I have been using as a commuter and recreation bicycle for 3.5 years. For the past year, I've been slowly learning to do my own repairs and upgrades as they have ...
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Where can I buy a Bianchi Pista Concept?
I would like to buy a Bianchi Pista Concept 2005...2009 like this one:
http://velospace.org/node/24912
Where can I find this bike in London, UK? And what should I check before buy it?
Also, How ...
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How to avoid riding on a gravel on the road sides? + Riding through traffic lights
I'm commuting to work almost every day. The roads on my way are quite thin so I have ride on the edge of it. But there is usually some gravel and it's quite hard to ride on that especially when riding ...
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I want an cool urban/track bike with 3speeds. Could you recommend me one?
Good afternoon,
I would like to buy a cool urban bike based on track design: sort like a tuned fuji feather and so forth. I would like it to be light and instead of a single speed, have 3 speeds. I ...
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Is it possible to perform tricks with 100% safety during commuting?
When commuting in the city, i encounter many transitions between road and sidewalk. It's easy to jump from the sidewalk down to the road (~20 cm vertical) if you have enough speed, but to get back ...
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What is different about cycling in London?
Prolog
I cycle in Toronto, Canada: which has wide straight roads, bike lanes, bike paths, no traffic on residential roads etc.
My brother lives near Brixton: he doesn't cycle himself, and says that ...
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Good backpack for carrying groceries
So, I need to be able to carry 3-4 days worth of groceries for one person, about a mile from the store to home.
I'm not too keen on the idea of panniers or anything else that mounts to the frame. I ...
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What type of bike is appropiate for my situation?
First off, sorry for being unable to phrase my question more precisely. Currently, I ride a 26" hardtail mountain/trail bike to and from work/university (around 7km each way). Surely, this is not the ...
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Am I better off buying a new bike, or upgrading my old bike?
Half a year ago I started to use again my old Schwinn Woodlands MTB for commuting. I didn't want to spend a fortune on a new bike, I wasn't certain that I would like to bike commute daily.
Bike has ...
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Sport Hybrids For Commuting and Exercise?
Main Question: What should one look for on a sport hybrid if the primary use will be commuting and riding around 10 - 20 miles a day for exercise?
Motivation: I was a resident of Chicago (which was ...
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Information about Lotus Explorer bike?
I just bought a 20" Lotus Explorer for $200. The frame is Tange CR-MO and has Shimano components, the bike shop guy said it was a good frame. I don't know a lot about bikes; I'm just looking for a ...
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Best cargo storage on a commuter bike [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Pros and cons panniers and messenger bags
I commute about 5 miles each way to work. I usually travel light; I don't carry much with me other than the contents of my ...
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Bike recommendation for daily commute
I am a 6ft, 172 pound being. Just moved to boston and now that the weather is better, I am looking for a bike which I can use for my daily office commute (around 3ish mile one way). I am willing to ...
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Fast touring bike / Roadbike with touring capabilities
I am looking for a bike as primary transportation in the South Bay area.
My commute is 5 mi, I like to do overnight trips on weekends and use
the bike for shopping, which will involve occasional trips ...
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If not Kona Asphalt Commuter then what?
Recetly I spotted Kona Asphalt Commuter, one of this series here:
http://www.konaworld.com/asphalt_commuter.cfm?content=dew_plus
Why such bike is so special for me -- because right from the shop I ...
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Is a bike faster than a car for the first ten metres? [closed]
The city I live in has just installed cycle boxes in front of traffic at light controlled intersections. This has spark a lot of debate online.
My experience is that I will generally, through timing ...
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Reference Request: Best practices for urban commuting [closed]
I'm thinking about commuting by bicycle for the first time. What are some resources (e.g. books, websites) I should take a look at for tips and best practices to follow.
I'm looking for further ...
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Backpack for carrying a 15 inch Macbook Pro [closed]
Has anyone ideas for a great cycling backpack that would allow me to carry a 15" Macbook Pro?
I'd use it for 2 daily commutes of around 45 minutes each.
Here's what I'm precisely looking for:
Good ...
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How to carry small-medium sized personal stuff on my bike? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Recommendation for panniers used off the bike a lot
I have a rack and I have panniers, but I find them to be too large and cumbersome to bring with me once the bike is ...
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List of accessories and training for commuting [closed]
It's been about 10 years since I last rode on a bike. My wife and I have decided that we need to get ourselves into shape, and one method we've decided on, encouraged by our daughter, is to bike back ...
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What are some ways of coping with asthma while biking? [closed]
I have suddenly had more trouble with it this year after years of no trouble. I use a balaclava in even slightly chilly weather. I also take it easy when I am feeling congested. I always carry ...
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Looking for the right bike
I have been needing a new bike and I need some help with what kind of bike I should purchase. I plan on riding on mainly paved side walks but when traffic is bad I need it to endure riding over curbs ...
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Buying a bicycle [closed]
I'm looking for a bicycle to commute to work (<2 miles), do groceries (~2-3 miles), go to school (~8 miles). Would this be a good bike for that? (one of the cheapest bikes on bikesdirect.com)
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Helmet Camera pros and Cons [closed]
I'm considering buying a helmet camera for my commue - what are the pros and cons of a helmet camera that I should know about?
