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banerjek 12-28-06 01:07 PM


Originally Posted by N_C
Did I mention I ride a recumbent? If I do not cover my bike I'll bring the seat inside in case it rains, otherise the seat will be a big sponge.

Switching to a mesh seat might help depending on what kind of bent you have.

N_C 12-28-06 01:20 PM


Originally Posted by banerjek
Switching to a mesh seat might help depending on what kind of bent you have.

A Vision R40. The Seat cover is one piece. The back is mesh, the seat part is cloth, the cushion is foam. I've tried to find a full mesh for my seat frame, no luck. I can how ever find a closed cell foam cushion.

supcom 12-28-06 10:20 PM

Take a second set of bike clothes for the trip home. Be considerate to your nearby coworkers and put your smelly clothes in a ziplock bag.

Take a large trash bag to cover your set if there's a chance of rain. The rest of the bike can fend for itself in the sun and rain.

N_C 01-02-07 04:50 PM

I did find a place to hang the clothes up so they dry, in the coat room they did not remove all of the coat rods & hangars. If rain is forcasted I will take the seat inside & use a bike cover I am going to purchase from Nashbar, or Performance, whom ever has them.

I am planning on leaving my lock(s) locked to the bike rack & I'll keep a small can of WD-40 in my desk drawer for when I need to lube it to keep it operating correctly. Unless I should use something other then WD-40 for this?

GCRyder 01-02-07 05:43 PM

Looks like part of your problem is solved. I worked in a cubicle years ago, and used one of those "over-the-door" devices with a row of four clothes hooks. The squared-off tops are meant for hooking over doors, but they also worked on a cubicle partition.

One more tip - a spray bottle of Febreze in that deep desk drawer. A quick spritz on the sweaty part of your clothes right when you take them off will keep bacteria from creating the odor that most people mistakenly think is the smell of perspiration. You can use the stuff diluted to at least 50-50 with water. If you hang your clothes is a closet, the other user(s) of that space will definitely appreciate the difference, and you'll find them much more pleasant to put back on at the end of the day.

mycoatl 01-02-07 07:24 PM

Create a small clothes line under your desk. Most desks have a very deep space for your legs that most of us can't possibly fill. If your desk is metal, use two magnetic hooks on either side and rig a clothes line. You could also use double-stick foam or break out the drill, or use self-tapping cup hooks if your desk is wood. Use your fan under the desk to keep airflow and dry your riding clothes.

CigTech 01-02-07 07:50 PM

If there is a will, then there is a way. You justr have to find what works for you the best.

ax0n 01-02-07 08:05 PM


Originally Posted by N_C
I did find a place to hang the clothes up so they dry, in the coat room they did not remove all of the coat rods & hangars. If rain is forcasted I will take the seat inside & use a bike cover I am going to purchase from Nashbar, or Performance, whom ever has them.

I am planning on leaving my lock(s) locked to the bike rack & I'll keep a small can of WD-40 in my desk drawer for when I need to lube it to keep it operating correctly. Unless I should use something other then WD-40 for this?

Sounds like a plan. Leave the WD-40 at home. It's NOT a lubricant. It's a water displacement catalyst that's good for a few things, like blasting grime and water out of a chain before degreasing and lubricating with a real lube, stopping oxidization, and breaking frozen/rusted fasteners loose.

Use an actual chain lube for your chain. There are DOZENS of different lubes, and it's a holy war, like mac vs. PC, chevy vs. ford, or campy vs. shimano. It comes down to what kind of conditions you'll be riding in and personal preference.

N_C 01-02-07 08:54 PM


Originally Posted by ax0n
Sounds like a plan. Leave the WD-40 at home. It's NOT a lubricant. It's a water displacement catalyst that's good for a few things, like blasting grime and water out of a chain before degreasing and lubricating with a real lube, stopping oxidization, and breaking frozen/rusted fasteners loose.

Use an actual chain lube for your chain. There are DOZENS of different lubes, and it's a holy war, like mac vs. PC, chevy vs. ford, or campy vs. shimano. It comes down to what kind of conditions you'll be riding in and personal preference.

I'll keep a small can of chain lube in my desk drawer & spary the lock(s) accordingly & a small can of WD-40 for when it rains & I need to chase the water out. BTW, I prefer Tri-Flow lube.

One more thing, I know I said I have locks to use. I am not comfortable using them as it turns out. Need some suggestions. I will need to lock at least one wheel to the bike rack, preferebly the front, not that concerned about anyone stealing the back wheel or the seat. Keep in mind I ride a Vision R40 SWB recumbent & do not know what style the rack will be yet.

ax0n 01-02-07 09:16 PM

I've heard great things about the Krypto NYC Fahgettaboutit Chain (probably spelled improperly). I get to park in a garage with a three-bike rack, with guards ocassionally patrolling. The bike is usually unattended but the entrances and exits have cameras. I go with a Master Python. Light, goes through anything (including the vents on my helmet, so I can lock that up without taking it with me, and would probably cause at least 3-5 minutes of delay for a would-be theif that's not armed with a battery-powered cutoff tool.

Really depends on where you have to park it.


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