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11-28-16, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by hyg71886

Sorry for the late response everyone, last few weeks of my first semester in grad school. I am looking for lights currently and I appreciate all the fed back. Question on the using a different bike to take to school. The bike will be with me in what ever office or class I am in. It will not be left outside. What kind of bike are you all suggesting I get to ride back and forth? I did just spend 1800 on this one to save on vehicle maintenance and train. I guess I'm trying to figure out am I gonna need a bike for the bike for the bike if that makes sense.

You can commute on whatever bike you want to. I wouldn't commute on a bike that didn't have fenders and a rack, but I'm old. I assumed you would have to keep your bike outside, which is why I recommended a beater. Since you're keeping your bike inside it probably won't get stolen, but daily year-round commuting takes it's toll on a bike. Keep it clean, and it will last longer. Someday you will realize that your bike isn't a very good commuter.

12-01-16, 02:37 PM

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For clothing, I have purchased a few jackets and padded shorts/pants using Wish app on iPhone for under $25/ea. They were made and shipped from China, so it took ~3-4 weeks to get to the U.S. Last week, I saw the same jackets at REI for $135.

Good luck