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ilynne
08-21-10, 05:59 PM
I moved MUCH closer to my work and was thrilled that I could walk (it's about a mile). But on the 4th day, I had a lunch to get to about a mile from my office. I didn't want to drive, so I rode my bike. That was it, I was hooked. Been biking to work ever since. The big problem is that my commute is TOO SHORT. I go home for lunch every day, but I'm still logging less than 4 miles total. So I usually go for a ride after work, too. And downtown on the weekend for coffee.

This is my commuting bike, Greta. I have a Trek mountain bike that I was using, but I found this Electra for $150. I put lower-rise handlebars on it, and I have a hybrid cruiser/old style 3-speed. Greta is my beater daily driver. I was going to put a rack on the back, but I think I will just get a large messenger bag for grocery trips.

http://gallery.me.com/ilynne/100022/Greta%20Townsend/medium.jpg?ver=12824343780001

I'm down to using the car 1 day a week, to do laundry.

10 Wheels
08-21-10, 06:05 PM
Hi ilynne,
I use a seat post rack.
It has come to be very handy.

http://www.ebikestop.com/topeak_beam_rack_mtx_v_type_for_large_frames-RK2541.php

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh187/10wheels/Fri42Ride72310007.jpg
elihu23
08-22-10, 04:48 PM
I moved MUCH closer to my work and was thrilled that I could walk (it's about a mile). But on the 4th day, I had a lunch to get to about a mile from my office. I didn't want to drive, so I rode my bike. That was it, I was hooked. Been biking to work ever since. The big problem is that my commute is TOO SHORT. I go home for lunch every day, but I'm still logging less than 4 miles total. So I usually go for a ride after work, too. And downtown on the weekend for coffee.

This is my commuting bike, Greta. I have a Trek mountain bike that I was using, but I found this Electra for $150. I put lower-rise handlebars on it, and I have a hybrid cruiser/old style 3-speed. Greta is my beater daily driver. I was going to put a rack on the back, but I think I will just get a large messenger bag for grocery trips.

http://gallery.me.com/ilynne/100022/Greta%20Townsend/medium.jpg?ver=12824343780001

I'm down to using the car 1 day a week, to do laundry.

Enjoy the simplicity!