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Old 08-14-18 | 10:48 AM
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CrewFan
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Bikes: Fuji Gran Fondo, Breezer Liberty r 1.3+, Fuji Absolute 2.1

New Bike Day - New to Commuting

Just purchased the Breezer Liberty 1.3+ 2018 and will start my commuting lifestyle shortly! My only hold up is the bike had to be shipped to my local store, and unfortunately the front fender was bent (it's thin plastic). The shop is ordering a new one, so I'm waiting for the new fender to show up... so now I have to wait to get my hands on the new bike - feel like a kid waiting for Christmas morning! The bike shop mechanic has offered to bring his heat gun in to straighten the fender out, but I think I'd like to just get a new one that is straight from the get go.... but waiting is so hard!!!! I'll post a picture as soon as it is my possession!

I did want to pick some of your brains a bit - the bike has a Racktime Light-it Touren (Racktime Snap-IT platform) bike rack - are some of the other bag systems compatible with this rack system? I'm looking at eventually getting a bag that will snap in to the rack, if possible, to carry my work cloths and lunch. I like the idea of it snapping in, but if I have to tie it down, then so be it.

Just a bit about me - I love biking and just moved to an area of town that has great bike trail access and started to ride a lot more often. I typically ride a road bike for fun, but wanted something a little more relaxed for commuting and general cruising. My ride to work will be approximately 10 miles each way, with 90% of this on a paved bike path. I'll be parking the bike in the parking garage, next to the attendance gate, so it's a little more secure. There is a gym at the office that I plan on joining to use their shower, but all in all, my commute will be about 10 mins longer, but way more enjoyable!

Thanks for your help!
CrewFan
PS - I know this is a hot topic, but I do wear a helmet - my helmet is bright orange and I wear it everywhere!

Last edited by CrewFan; 08-15-18 at 02:33 PM.
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