The thing you value most.
03-09-07 | 11:57 PM
#76
ride for a change
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 2,221
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From: Minneapolis, MN
Bikes: Surly Cross-check & Moonlander, Pivot Mach 429, Ted Wojcik Sof-Trac, Ridley Orion. Santa Cruz Stigmata
Originally Posted by demo9
So what is the one thing that everyone here values the most for their morning commute.
So what do I value most?
Having a job that I can commute to on my bike. That's what I call a value!
03-10-07 | 06:38 AM
#77
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 873
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From: Livonia, MI
Bikes: Pacific Duece AL with mods
Originally Posted by modernjess
I have all the gear I need, and then some. But none of it is really valuable.
So what do I value most?
Having a job that I can commute to on my bike. That's what I call a value!
So what do I value most?
Having a job that I can commute to on my bike. That's what I call a value!
03-10-07 | 09:46 AM
#78
Erect member since 1953
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 7,000
Likes: 38
From: Antioch, CA (SF Bay Area)
Bikes: Trek 520 Grando, Roubaix Expert, Motobecane Ti Century Elite turned commuter, Some old French thing gone fixie
I know it's evil and wrong, but it's my iPod. I listen to podcasts:
the Fredcast -- all about bicycling. Best podCast on the web. www.thefredcast.com
Fresh Air -- NPR
This American Life -- the other reason to buy an iPod
All Songs Considered -- NPR music stuff
the Fredcast -- all about bicycling. Best podCast on the web. www.thefredcast.com
Fresh Air -- NPR
This American Life -- the other reason to buy an iPod
All Songs Considered -- NPR music stuff
03-10-07 | 11:26 AM
#79
Full Member
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 318
Likes: 46
From: Stratford, New Zealand
Bikes: 1990 Paul Dye Hand Built 7 Speed, 1965 Raleigh Sport, Folding 26" Tourer
I have many favourite things I use for my commute, but the latest thing that has me smiling right now is the ear protectors I stapled to my helmet straps last night and tried out this morning. Similar to these: https://store.airbomb.com/ItemDesc.asp?IC=HE1100. I made mine out of an old polar fleece top and stapled it to the straps for now. It stops wind noise almost completely. Up until now it was driving me batty. Problem solved.
Honourable mentions :
Good Lights
Good tires that don't flat all the time.
Music Player.
Comfortable Seat.
Honourable mentions :
Good Lights
Good tires that don't flat all the time.
Music Player.
Comfortable Seat.
03-10-07 | 07:56 PM
#80
Arizona Dessert
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 15,029
Likes: 2,170
From: AZ
Bikes: Cannondale SuperSix, Lemond Poprad. Retired: Jamis Sputnik, Centurion LeMans Fixed, Diamond Back ascent ex
A destination.
If it were not for work, I wouldn't have so much fun getting there and back.
Al
If it were not for work, I wouldn't have so much fun getting there and back.
Al
03-10-07 | 08:32 PM
#81
Fish'r wish'r
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 212
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From: Near Seattle
Bikes: Homebuilt (vintage mtb frame)
Originally Posted by Eggplant Jeff
Yeah, yours is a little shorter than mine (10-11).
Last edited by Russ; 03-12-07 at 07:08 PM.
03-11-07 | 03:23 PM
#82
Commuter
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 256
Likes: 0
From: Hoddesdon, UK
Bikes: Handsome Dog Titanium (Work) Santa Cruz Superlight (Play) Kona Stinky (Real Play)
Park chain cleaner. This thing keeps my gears and chain running smooth. In winter this gets used about twice a week to keep the salty dirty grit away. A pump and tube are quite good as well though. Oh and levers to get the tyres off.
