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08-21-23, 03:16 PM
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Hi yall, I recently won a $100 Amazon gift card for picking up litter in my community. I'm stumped as to what to pick. Any suggestions? I'm getting a new (modern) bike soon and the Specialized brand racks were out of stock when ordering. I do love my vintage Wald one for reference.
08-21-23, 09:00 PM
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I know it's still August. Winter is coming.
I worked out long ago on this forum that we all have the same basic challenges (comfort vs endurance, fitness or financial or alone-time goals for riding, darkness, inclement weather, clocking in on schedule in appropriate attire) but we all feel their sting or enjoy them to a different degree.
Most of the us giving you advice here are men. Perhaps get a thing that makes it easier for you a lady to do it? Like makeup and hair stuff that will stay put for the ride or be easy to apply at work, a lady's specific seat, etc. A sporty hairdo. Dual use clothes. Ladies sanitary products are always marketed as how you can do anything in them with freedom, but surely some are actually better at it.
I worked out long ago on this forum that we all have the same basic challenges (comfort vs endurance, fitness or financial or alone-time goals for riding, darkness, inclement weather, clocking in on schedule in appropriate attire) but we all feel their sting or enjoy them to a different degree.
Most of the us giving you advice here are men. Perhaps get a thing that makes it easier for you a lady to do it? Like makeup and hair stuff that will stay put for the ride or be easy to apply at work, a lady's specific seat, etc. A sporty hairdo. Dual use clothes. Ladies sanitary products are always marketed as how you can do anything in them with freedom, but surely some are actually better at it.
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An effective cycling rain suit. This lovely weather streak will end……
08-22-23, 07:36 AM
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That's a nice bike in excellent condition. Guessing 27" wheels. I love mixte frames. On the new bike, if you plan to commute on it, I would recommend fenders, not just for rain, but for all the other junk on the road that gets thrown up by the wheels at the rider.
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Lights, fenders, waterproof panniers all are very important. imho
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@jaxy357, what did you end up spending it on?
10-24-23, 03:31 PM
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@jaxy357, what did you end up spending it on?
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10-31-23, 09:14 PM
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That's a tough one since I already have everything I need for a good long ride.
I was over at Decathlon the other day and saw a bunch of protective equipment. So maybe pads and wraps for all your joints- knees, elbows, wrist and shoulders- for in case of your next fall wherever that may be. Torn clothes can easily be replaced. But scraped and bloody shoulders, knees and elbows can take weeks to heal.
I was over at Decathlon the other day and saw a bunch of protective equipment. So maybe pads and wraps for all your joints- knees, elbows, wrist and shoulders- for in case of your next fall wherever that may be. Torn clothes can easily be replaced. But scraped and bloody shoulders, knees and elbows can take weeks to heal.
