Theis:
1) What motivates you to commute by bike? Stress management technique. Living lower on the eco-chain.
2) How often do you commute by bike? 5 days, 3 seasons. When trails are clear in the winter
3) Do you commute no matter what the weather? >1 inch of snow = no ride otherwise I ride
4) How far is your commute? 12.5 miles one way.
5) Do you drive a car?
If so, how often?
Yes: 2x per week or so.
6)Does your cycling supplement normal driving chores/trips?
not much
7) What kind of bike do you commute with?
2004 Bianchi Milano
8) Approximately how much was it?
$225
9) Why do you use the type of bike you do?
VERY low maintenance bike. Comes with fenders.
10) Do you ride a bike other then for commuting?
Yes
11) What kind of bike do you ride for your other riding?
2003 Specialized Epic Cross country mt. bike
12) How long have you been riding a bike?
33 years
13) What accessories do you use for commuting specifically?
Rack, Panniers, Lights, ihome ih85b ipod speaker, bell
14) Are there any accessories you would like? (That exist or don't exist)
Dyno hub for lights
15) How often do you perform maintenance on your bike?
1x per year. oil chain 6 times/year.
16) Do you carry any supplies with you for repairs?
Tube, pump, tire levers, multitool
17) What do you carry with you on your commute?
Always have: Rainjacket, lock, patch kit, mini pump, tools, first aid, spare lights. Daily: change of clothes, lunch.
How do you carry it?
Panniers
18) Do you ride to work in your work clothes, or cycling clothes?
T-shirt and mt. bike shorts. add layers in winter.
19) Do you keep hygienic supplies at at work?
Soap shampoo and deodorant, razor
20) Do you keep extra clothes and shoes at work?
1 extra set in case I forget to bring in a change.
21) How long is your bike unattended during a given work day?
0 hours. (resides in cube)
22) Have you ever had a bike stolen?
Yes
23) Was the bike locked properly?
No
24) Was the lock cut/broken?
No. Garage theft.
25) How do you feel about the general state of the commuter market today, are you satisfied with the products offered for commuters?
Getting better. Cost is WAY too high for NEW basic commuter bikes at a retail outlet.
26) What factors do you feel keep potential commuters from commuting?
Belief that it is "TOO FAR."
lack of safe routes to work.