Commuting Info and Discussion (Read first post)

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Commuting Info and Discussion (Read first post)
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flag cvcdx
Posted: Mar 31, 2014 at 7:43 Quote
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My faithful daily about to be subjected into 20k commutes which will involve a bridge climb.

Haven't decided weather or not to install extensions since majority of route will be along country roads/bike paths

Mainly packed items are my lunch, work footwear along with the rest of cycling tools
flag never-stop
Posted: Mar 31, 2014 at 19:35 Quote
Poor bike looks like an abused dog.
flag loicam
Posted: Mar 31, 2014 at 19:40 Quote
never-stop wrote:
Poor bike looks like an abused dog.
Called a beater for a reason Wink
flag cvcdx
Posted: Mar 31, 2014 at 19:46 Quote
^^worry about your own bike not mine

she gets hers.
i had thoughts that the bike didn't handle as well as my Felt 4130 but since reconsidered after putting DD drops earlier today

Fun factor suddenly brought me back to my happy place

... haven't yet thrown on risers w/rack but i can imagine it to be fun with the back end more weighted

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toned down with radial/white tread tire

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Put in some dry runs loaded up on paths this morning...

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had some concerns about how the rack would affect handling in the rain... wide bars combined with minimal saddle to bar drop has put me at ease.. also changed to a seat with more cushion for the pushin

tested in the trails before taking it to the Road

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flag joepuddle
Posted: Apr 6, 2014 at 9:19 Quote
thought i would post my commuter bike nothing epic just a charge plug.

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Upgrading to a Pearson Once in the summer anyone got/ridden one?
flag loicam
Posted: Apr 6, 2014 at 18:10 Quote
Pretty sick actually Smile
flag cvcdx
Posted: Jul 16, 2014 at 12:01 Quote
switched up to a more aggressive yet enjoyable frame...

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flag RGonz
Posted: Nov 20, 2014 at 14:36 Quote
cvcdx wrote:
^^worry about your own bike not mine

she gets hers.
i had thoughts that the bike didn't handle as well as my Felt 4130 but since reconsidered after putting DD drops earlier today

Fun factor suddenly brought me back to my happy place

... haven't yet thrown on risers w/rack but i can imagine it to be fun with the back end more weighted

Unsecure image, only https images allowed: http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb131/cvcdx/random115.jpg
toned down with radial/white tread tire

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Put in some dry runs loaded up on paths this morning...

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had some concerns about how the rack would affect handling in the rain... wide bars combined with minimal saddle to bar drop has put me at ease.. also changed to a seat with more cushion for the pushin

tested in the trails before taking it to the Road

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100% functionality, no BS. I really admire these kinds of builds. I think the wide risers with the 5 spoke looks rad as hell!
flag cmcrawfo
Posted: Jan 27, 2016 at 3:46 Quote
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Just finished up this commuter project. Its an old Motobecan (70's era boom bike). I upgraded to 7 speed freewheel, changed the cockpit around with a Thompson stem and trekking bar ... I had to tap out the french thread on the cranks to accept a modern MTB pedal and add some DIY coroplast fenders.
flag DrewPowell
Posted: Mar 20, 2016 at 21:30 Quote
Complex traffic conditions often confused me.Do cyclist abide by traffic regulations like other vehicle?
flag nwthumbs
Posted: Mar 20, 2016 at 21:51 Quote
depends on your local road rules. here cyclists are supposed to abide by all road rules and are allowed to "take the lane" (ie forcing drivers to lane change to pass like they would any other slow moving vehicle. ) how ever that is not always the case. best to call your local police station/ licensing bureau for clarification.
flag Sshredder
Posted: Aug 4, 2021 at 13:02 Quote
Apparently the law in BC Canada is ride your bike close to the curb. I can't it's all blocked by parked cars. So now I take up the whole road on my street as it's now two lanes wide. Cars parked both sides. One lane. So I don't have a bike lane and cars can't pass me. Same entitled twits get pissed off when they have to drive behind me.
I'm litteraly forced to ride on the road with traffic.
Any one frustrated by this?
By law I'm supposed to ride close to the curb. Can't b done.
flag dirttorpedo
Posted: Sep 22, 2021 at 16:10 Quote
Sshredder wrote:
Apparently the law in BC Canada is ride your bike close to the curb. I can't it's all blocked by parked cars. So now I take up the whole road on my street as it's now two lanes wide. Cars parked both sides. One lane. So I don't have a bike lane and cars can't pass me. Same entitled twits get pissed off when they have to drive behind me.
I'm litteraly forced to ride on the road with traffic.
Any one frustrated by this?
By law I'm supposed to ride close to the curb. Can't b done.

By law you are supposed to ride as far to the right as is safe. So if its not safe then you can take the lane legally. Of course most drivers don't know this and some are quite stupid about it. You are also legally entitled to take the lane to make a left turn - signaling appropriately first. And it should also be pointed out that just because there is a bike lane / path t does not mean a cyclist is obligated to ride that in place of the road.
flag cmcrawfo
Posted: Sep 22, 2021 at 16:38 Quote
When being right can also mean being dead, cyclists are certainly disadvantaged.
flag cmcrawfo
Posted: Sep 22, 2021 at 16:46 Quote
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Couldn’t resist posting my most recent commuter.

…5 years of posts on the same page. Efficient

 


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