Commuting
07-23-08, 07:04 PM
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Commuting
There are currently more people looking at the commuting forum (349) than the road bike forum (331). How does that make you feel?
07-23-08, 07:18 PM
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Good for the future of biking, all types of biking. On my ride tonight, I saw more utility cyclists than road cyclists, and that makes me feel good as well. More baskets, than carbon fiber.
07-23-08, 08:13 PM
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Commuting is the future baby.
I support all types.
I support all types.
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Bring the pain.
Bring the pain.
07-23-08, 08:18 PM
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Considering this thread, https://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycling/442668-commuting-work-how-much-will-improve-my-riding.html, unsuprised.
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Don't run red lights, wear a helmet, use hand signals, get some cycle lights(front and rear) and, FFS, don't run red lights!
07-23-08, 08:30 PM
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My evil plan to cross road nazis and commuter freds to create a hybrid cyclist (we'll call them Floyds) is coming to fruition. 
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07-23-08, 10:36 PM
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commuter racer here.
I've never been to the commuter forum, because it's not as fun to talk about. There are a lot more myths to poke fun at on this forum.
I've never been to the commuter forum, because it's not as fun to talk about. There are a lot more myths to poke fun at on this forum.
07-23-08, 10:43 PM
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I had increased the commuter world by one, then watched said commuter break an elbow as he went down right in front of me. It sucked; he has a great attitude about it though.
07-23-08, 11:34 PM
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saw 6 roadies today.
saw dozens of commuters in that same time.
i like it, it's a good thing for the environment, our communities, and people's well-being.
I've convinced two coworkers to switch to bikes for their commute so far this year, I'm pretty happy about that.
saw dozens of commuters in that same time.
i like it, it's a good thing for the environment, our communities, and people's well-being.
I've convinced two coworkers to switch to bikes for their commute so far this year, I'm pretty happy about that.
07-24-08, 06:41 AM
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All bike riding is good. I started comunting on basic road bike, got hooked and now bought myself a 'weekend flyer' and cycle everywhere i can.
As in post above, i've convinced 2 co-workers to cycle to work and working on a third, just need to find a decent bike for his low budget.
More commuters, less cars, less chance of getting hit on way to work!
07-24-08, 06:50 AM
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07-24-08, 07:01 AM
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07-24-08, 07:23 AM
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07-24-08, 07:28 AM
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I commute 50km a day on my 07 Allez Elite. Average pace approx. 32kph. Does that make me a commuter or a roadie? 
07-24-08, 08:25 AM
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Damn right. Like it or not, commuters may well be the savior of the sport (U.S.).
07-24-08, 08:43 AM
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40 miles round trip, 4 days a week for me. Compared to driving, I only lose about 35 minutes each way. Ride hard on the way home. Race or really long rides on weekends. Perfect.
07-24-08, 08:50 AM
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Surely stuff like that is blown out/fixed early on by FEA rather than by old fashioned, expensive, destructive testing regimes?
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07-24-08, 08:57 AM
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- They have data from tests and/or FEA, and won't share it because there is no support for stiffer frames being more efficient
- Smart engineers don't bother testing or simulating because it's easy to see that there's no efficiency benefit from a stiffer frame
07-24-08, 08:57 AM
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i spotted several folks commuting in this morning while i drove past in my oversized gas eating machine. i thought, good for them, and i wish i could, and i wish i would, and i just wish i was riding somewhere right now. later.
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07-24-08, 09:02 AM
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Floyd...
I like that.
I like that.
07-24-08, 09:18 AM
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I started commuting a few months ago, 10 miles each way. I can't say enough good things about commuting as a "roadie." The commute can make you stronger.
And as a family guy, my wife is much more accepting of me doing my rides as transportation to/from work. Before the commute, any mid-week post-work riding would put me in the doghouse....no longer an issue with the commute. So it's a win-win situation.
And as a family guy, my wife is much more accepting of me doing my rides as transportation to/from work. Before the commute, any mid-week post-work riding would put me in the doghouse....no longer an issue with the commute. So it's a win-win situation.
07-24-08, 09:27 AM
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They said they have no data and don't test it. FEA would produce data. There are two possiblities here:
- They have data from tests and/or FEA, and won't share it because there is no support for stiffer frames being more efficient
- Smart engineers don't bother testing or simulating because it's easy to see that there's no efficiency benefit from a stiffer frame
As far stiffness goes, the most comfortable frame I've ever ridden was a 58cm (just a little too big for me
) steel tange infinity wet noodle.
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Don't run red lights, wear a helmet, use hand signals, get some cycle lights(front and rear) and, FFS, don't run red lights!
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Condor Cycles - quite possibly the best bike shop in London
Don't run red lights, wear a helmet, use hand signals, get some cycle lights(front and rear) and, FFS, don't run red lights!
07-24-08, 09:57 AM
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Making a kilometer blurry
I'd assume they'd be using FEA to minimise materials rather than maximise stiffness. Efficiency is relative anyway, e.g., www.powercranks.com
As far stiffness goes, the most comfortable frame I've ever ridden was a 58cm (just a little too big for me ) steel tange infinity wet noodle.
As far stiffness goes, the most comfortable frame I've ever ridden was a 58cm (just a little too big for me
) steel tange infinity wet noodle.