Originally Posted by
chefisaac
ceho: you new too? What did you learn that will help make your commute easier?
For me it was the panniers. It can get really get unorganized in there. YIKES.
Yep, I am new too, and loving it!!
I have learned a few things. Since the winter has set in, it is dark in the morning when I leave, and sometimes dark when I get back home. Decent lights for seeing and lights to make me seen are a must. Also, I have toe clips and clipless. For commuting I used the toe clips. BTW, I got lucky on this. I got a flat, but it happened at a time when I was on a newly aquired bike that the tire was low when I got it. So, I decided to carry an extra tube and a pump!!
When I got the flat, I had the the tube and pump, easy fix. Couple weeks later I get another flat, easy fix again. Now, I ALWAYS carry and extra tube and a mini-pump.
Having got to panniers yet, I carry a backpack. My commute is about 18 to 20 miles round trip.
Safe commuting to you,
ceh