1) What motivates you to commute by bike?
It's Sustainable, good for me, and I enjoy the ride.
2) How often do you commute by bike?
5 days a week.
3) Do you commute no matter what the weather?
Yes, I'll ride in any weather.
4) How far is your commute?
5.2ish miles one way.
5) Do you drive a car?
If so, how often?
I borrow my parents car once a month maybe. Mostly use it to drive to my brothers house over 65 miles away (no easy way to ride a bike there).
6)Does your cycling supplement normal driving chores/trips?
Yes
7) What kind of bike do you commute with?
Specialized Langster (Single speed).
8) Approximately how much was it?
$600
9) Why do you use the type of bike you do?
It's fast, cheap, reliable, and fun.
10) Do you ride a bike other then for commuting?
Yes.
11) What kind of bike do you ride for your other riding?
Mountain bike, beach cruiser.
12) How long have you been riding a bike?
over 20 years
13) What accessories do you use for commuting specifically?
Bike computer, Fenders (SKS race blades), front and rear blinky at night
14) Are there any accessories you would like? (That exist or don't exist)
Not at the moment.
15) How often do you perform maintenance on your bike?
Pump tires at least once a week. Take slack out of chain when needed.
16) Do you carry any supplies with you for repairs?
Pump, two tubes, patch kit, tire irons, crescent wrench, park multi-tool, and knife
17) What do you carry with you on your commute?
How do you carry it?
All tools listed above, rain gear, water, coffee, lunch, Amazon Kindle, Cell Phone, and extra pair of Socks. Carry it all in a Timbuktu messenger bag.
18) Do you ride to work in your work clothes, or cycling clothes?
Work Clothes.
19) Do you keep hygienic supplies at at work?
Nope.
20) Do you keep extra clothes and shoes at work?
4 pairs of shoes.
21) How long is your bike unattended during a given work day?
it's at my desk
22) Have you ever had a bike stolen?
Yes, 4.
23) Was the bike locked properly?
3 yes, 1 no.
24) Was the lock cut/broken?
All locks broken and or cut (not sure... bike and lock gone).
25) How do you feel about the general state of the commuter market today, are you satisfied with the products offered for commuters?
Yes, I'm satisfied, but would like to see more people riding to work. I'm the only one in my office.
26) What factors do you feel keep potential commuters from commuting?
Road safety, distance to work, limitations of rapid transit getting people close enough to ride, image (might not look cool), and type of work they do.