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Forum: Commuting

04-25-24, 07:59 AM

Replies: 215

5 Mile commute.

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Posted By pdlamb

Oof. My first 10-speed had literally 10 speeds,...

Oof. My first 10-speed had literally 10 speeds, 5 cogs in the back and a 52-39 double up front. I rode it all over town, including some insanely steep hills that RWGPS says are 6% and 9% -- I think...

Forum: Commuting

03-19-24, 09:36 AM

Replies: 215

5 Mile commute.

Views: 12,534

Posted By pdlamb

In a small town like Strawbunyan is riding, I'd...

In a small town like Strawbunyan is riding, I'd be more worried about being visible first, and second watch for left cross/right cross. A bright jersey or jacket is far more visible in sunshine than...

Forum: Commuting

03-01-24, 01:59 PM

Replies: 215

5 Mile commute.

Views: 12,534

Posted By pdlamb

I can carry two (Ortlieb) panniers with one hand....

I can carry two (Ortlieb) panniers with one hand. One has clothes, pocket contents in a baggie; the other has dress shoes and laptop. Much easier for me that trying to keep a backpack on my back...

Forum: Commuting

02-20-24, 08:43 AM

Replies: 215

5 Mile commute.

Views: 12,534

Posted By pdlamb

I'd have thought Florence (AL) would have a bike...

I'd have thought Florence (AL) would have a bike shop, but since I've never looked for one when I went through, I don't know for sure.

My suggestion: ROAD TRIP!!! Plan for a day (or long...

Forum: Commuting

02-14-24, 08:42 AM

Replies: 215

5 Mile commute.

Views: 12,534

Posted By pdlamb

Sorry I can't comment on the State; they've done...

Sorry I can't comment on the State; they've done some really advanced web page programming that leaves me looking at an all black page.

I suspect I live pretty close to you, so I'm going to base...

Forum: Commuting

02-13-24, 12:21 PM

Replies: 215

5 Mile commute.

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Posted By pdlamb

You're new here, right? We've had quite a few...

You're new here, right? We've had quite a few discussions over the years. FWIW, last time I tried to add everything up (including bikes, accessories, clothes, etc.) I came up with 3-7 cents per...

Forum: Commuting

02-12-24, 06:36 PM

Replies: 215

5 Mile commute.

Views: 12,534

Posted By pdlamb

First, I think you're underestimating commute...

First, I think you're underestimating commute distance by a factor of two. I read it as 5 miles each way, 10 miles a day, about 5,000 miles per year.

Second, by cutting down mileage on the car by...

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