haha - doesn't count as a commute! check da rulzgretaboy wrote:Well...my comute was huge this morning, total of just under 2 kilometres lol
day off for me, no bike where I am
Postby jasonc » Fri Apr 26, 2013 8:19 am
haha - doesn't count as a commute! check da rulzgretaboy wrote:Well...my comute was huge this morning, total of just under 2 kilometres lol
Postby Walst » Fri Apr 26, 2013 8:50 am
Postby rheicel » Fri Apr 26, 2013 10:27 am
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Postby warthog1 » Fri Apr 26, 2013 11:52 am
I was wondering how panniers go when you stand on a climb?rheicel wrote:Great morning, I am late at work, but happy with my commute. Those panniers are killing me on the climbs, lol!
Postby dynamictiger » Fri Apr 26, 2013 12:08 pm
I use panniers as well. In addition my attitude to panniers is similar to my attitude when I used to go bush walking with my backpack. If it fits in and I want to take it along I take it. As such my panniers are about 30 kilograms before I start my trip to work as I like to be prepared, and I figure hell I weigh so much a few measly kilos isn't going to make a lot of difference. (It doesn't. My speed reduced by 2 k an hour apparently).warthog1 wrote:I was wondering how panniers go when you stand on a climb?
Do they upset the balance of the bike and make it cumbersome?
Postby Marto » Fri Apr 26, 2013 1:10 pm
Postby rheicel » Fri Apr 26, 2013 2:18 pm
Panniers don't seem to upset the balance. I have them on both side, but I think even if you only have it on either left or right, your bike will balance itself.warthog1 wrote: I was wondering how panniers go when you stand on a climb?
Do they upset the balance of the bike and make it cumbersome?
Postby TigerFilly » Fri Apr 26, 2013 7:37 pm
Postby rheicel » Fri Apr 26, 2013 8:02 pm
I 100% agree that cycling is expensive, but do not discount the benefits of it.TigerFilly wrote:I got myself a couple of wind resistant long sleeved fleece tops from Kathmandu last weekend, and some long leggings. I couldn't ride earlier this week due to various work things/ children to take places, so I was dying to try them out. Of course this morning wasn't really cold enough so I was way too hot riding to work LOL!
I'm really going to need some lights in the next couple of weeks. I got home at 5.40 this evening and the street lights weren't on yet, but I reckon it will only be another week or two and it will be getting dark by the time I get home. It's expensive this cycling gig.
Postby Lukeyboy » Fri Apr 26, 2013 8:52 pm
rheicel wrote:I 100% agree that cycling is expensive, but do not discount the benefits of it.TigerFilly wrote:I got myself a couple of wind resistant long sleeved fleece tops from Kathmandu last weekend, and some long leggings. I couldn't ride earlier this week due to various work things/ children to take places, so I was dying to try them out. Of course this morning wasn't really cold enough so I was way too hot riding to work LOL!
I'm really going to need some lights in the next couple of weeks. I got home at 5.40 this evening and the street lights weren't on yet, but I reckon it will only be another week or two and it will be getting dark by the time I get home. It's expensive this cycling gig.
-you do not have to pay for gym membership
-no need to buy petrol
-you always arrive at the office in a good mood
-your mind is somehow always fulfilled and satisfied each and every ride
-it improves almost anything on your body that has something to do with physical and toughness
-and so much more.....
Postby DavidS » Sat Apr 27, 2013 12:35 am
Postby kb » Sat Apr 27, 2013 5:41 am
Postby jasonc » Sun Apr 28, 2013 9:00 am
compare the costs to how you used to get to work. For me, that was bus. A bus for me is over $10 per dayTigerFilly wrote:It's expensive this cycling gig.
Postby rheicel » Sun Apr 28, 2013 9:11 am
+1, that is the best bit!jasonc wrote: and the best bit for me: when I get home from work I can't remember what I did that day
Postby Dan » Mon Apr 29, 2013 9:04 am
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Postby gretaboy » Mon Apr 29, 2013 8:34 pm
Postby rheicel » Mon Apr 29, 2013 9:07 pm
Applying constant-too-much power on there mate. The only situation I broke 3 spokes on my rear wheel is when I cut the chain too short and run big-big, snap the rear derailleur towards the spoke. And this happens on my 2 weeks old carbon wheels.gretaboy wrote:Anyone experienced that before??
Postby TigerFilly » Mon Apr 29, 2013 11:17 pm
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