Recreational & Family - New with a Dew. Couple questions.

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Junior88
05-26-10, 09:12 PM
Hi all,

New member here. I just picked up a Kona Dew. Nicest bike I have ever owned. :) I usually just rode my dad's old Kumahara (spelling?) rigid-fork MTB around town and such. I wanted something of my own to ride to the rock climbing gym with schol, or down to the LBS or music shop :p I have the usual accessories on the Dew. (Rear rack, fenders, bar ends. I'm getting a computer and some gloves for my B-Day in a couple days.)
Any other accessories you think I should get?

And, question 2, how do you guys get motivated to go out for a solid ride, just for the sake of going out for a solid ride? I can never seem to bring my self to saddle up and peddal away..

Thanks guys,

Ryan

RonH
05-26-10, 09:18 PM
Other accessories? How about lights (front and rear) if you're riding at night or early morning or evening.
Question#2: All of my rides are just saddle up and go for 25-40 miles.
njkayaker
05-27-10, 04:49 PM
Stuff to fix flats. Pump, tube, patch kit, tire levers, something to put them in.

coffeecake
05-27-10, 04:54 PM
A good U-lock and cable.

Regarding motivation, I find that having your bike easily accessible and ready to ride helps. No excuses. Also I know I'll feel better.
Junior88
05-27-10, 08:18 PM
Okay cool, thanks guys.

njkayaker, I for got to mention I do indeed have that stuff, along with a few other assorted tools. :)

Ryan
AndrewP
05-28-10, 02:28 PM
If out for a fun ride for the day, go in the direction the wind is coming from. Then you will have an easier ride back home with the wind providing half the power. I also have a bag like this for carrying raisins/crannberries and my camera. http://www.rei.com/product/724938
StephenH
05-28-10, 06:27 PM
Good U-lock.

I just go out and ride, and by the time I get to the end of the block, I have a big smile on my face and I'm glad I went.