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Advice for a new biker
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This summer I was selected by New Belgium Brewery to trade my car for everything I need to bike for the next year. I will not be driving, which is a big change for me.I want to embrace this…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by h' 1.0 Aug 12, 2012.
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Melissa replied to Bill Bushnell's discussion 'Advice for a new biker'"Congrats!
1) keep those brakes in good working order
2) I have the following kind of grocery panniers, which work really well for commutin b/c they are good fir groceries but also to dump backpack in on hot days so back doesn't get all…"
Julie Hochstadter replied to Bill Bushnell's discussion 'Advice for a new biker'"Best advice given so far :))
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wig [ isaac ] replied to Bill Bushnell's discussion 'Advice for a new biker'"buy a bag from me and pick my brain as I make it for you..."
Karin Evans replied to Bill Bushnell's discussion 'Advice for a new biker'"You didn't say where you are commuting to, did you? I am a reverse commuter in the suburbs and I have done a lot with train/bike combinations on Metra. I have plenty of complaints about Metra but it has mostly worked ok for me. I am able to…"
James BlackHeron replied to Bill Bushnell's discussion 'Advice for a new biker'"My main grocery store is only 100 yards from my home (Sunrise on Milwaukee.) I make frequent trips too -nearly every day.
But some items are much cheaper at a big-box grocery store like Dominick's or Aldi's. I shop at those…"
Jeff Schneider replied to Bill Bushnell's discussion 'Advice for a new biker'"I do all my grocery shopping by bike. I use pannier only and make frequent shopping trips. No trailer required, and my produce and bread is always fresh."
mark stetson replied to Bill Bushnell's discussion 'Advice for a new biker'"I live 4 miles from the nearest store of any kind. I really like my Jannd grocery bag panniers:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jandd-Grocery-Bag-Pannier-Single-Black-/280935068154?pt=Cycling_Parts_Accessories&hash=item416908f1fa
I…"
Nançois 8.5 replied to Bill Bushnell's discussion 'Advice for a new biker'"Armadillos. Not one single flat in over four years. Knock on wood. "
Paul replied to Bill Bushnell's discussion 'Advice for a new biker'"You trust your puncture-resistant tires enough to leave the patch kit and tool kit? I gotta look into those! I feel naked without a patch kit and tools. I dont think I couldn't give up my tools, but I'd like to trust my tires that much.
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April 5.3 mi replied to Bill Bushnell's discussion 'Advice for a new biker'"Welcome Bill!!! You are in good company!!
I second the thrift store wool idea! I stocked up on wool at thrift stores last winter and it saw me through the season. I think I spent $50 total and ended up with a wool…"
in it to win it 8.0 mi replied to Bill Bushnell's discussion 'Advice for a new biker'"Ball powder.
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Nançois 8.5 replied to Bill Bushnell's discussion 'Advice for a new biker'"Congratulations Bill!
I use almost every single piece of gear you have on your list, except maybe the "summer" and "winter" tires. Puncture-resistant tires have gotten me a lot farther without the need for the spare tube and…"
Paul replied to Bill Bushnell's discussion 'Advice for a new biker'"Nice! I've always liked the looks of that one. Good to hear its works for ya.
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