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Forum: Commuting
05-14-05, 04:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,086
Posted By jperegrino

I took my daughter to daycare for a year (it was...

I took my daughter to daycare for a year (it was within a couple of miles) and my wife picked her up (walking and then with a car).

She loved it. We moved farther away and I tried it for a couple...
Forum: Commuting
05-14-05, 04:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,118
Posted By jperegrino

I've commuted a few years with a tiny Sony VAIO...

I've commuted a few years with a tiny Sony VAIO and an Apple PowerBook G4 15". I either wrapped them in clothes, used a bubble-wrap envelope, or used the laptop case - all with panniers.

I prefer...
Forum: Commuting
04-17-05, 08:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,262
Posted By jperegrino

My wife biked well into her 7th month, in urban...

My wife biked well into her 7th month, in urban traffic. She stopped due to balance issues and it became more difficult for her to carry the bike up 3 floors to her office.

She always enjoyed the...
Forum: Commuting
11-06-04, 10:38 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,518
Posted By jperegrino

My commute home is 1 hour in darkness, with about...

My commute home is 1 hour in darkness, with about 40% on bike paths, the rest in traffic. I'd say you need a light + batteries that will last you more than twice you daily night commute time, that...
Forum: Commuting
10-21-04, 08:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,136
Posted By jperegrino

I went ahead and got a 2004 Specialized Hardrock...

I went ahead and got a 2004 Specialized Hardrock Sport, for $279. Added a rack, rear and front lights. So, with tax, came in at $404.

I still need to replace the grips, add bar ends and toe...
Forum: Commuting
10-16-04, 12:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,136
Posted By jperegrino

Yep. It goes in the basement from now on. I was...

Yep. It goes in the basement from now on. I was toying with perhaps buying a shed from Home Depot, but anything in my price range could probably crowbarred open real fast.

If I buy new, it's...
Forum: Commuting
10-14-04, 10:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,136
Posted By jperegrino

Bike Stolen, What Should I Buy Next?

Got my bike stolen out of my back yard today. It was a middle-of-the-road mountain bike I had for 10 years and rode hard, so while I'm disappointed, it was due to replaced eventually.

So, what...
Forum: Commuting
10-14-04, 09:42 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,124
Posted By jperegrino

Here in Boston I've not had anything thrown at...

Here in Boston I've not had anything thrown at me, but I've had teenagers scream in my ear as they've driven by. Plus a couple of curses from cars wanting to make a right turn in front of me. I...
Forum: Commuting
10-09-04, 02:06 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,526
Posted By jperegrino

9 miles each way: 2 Panniers: A) Laptop in...

9 miles each way:

2 Panniers:
A) Laptop in a FedEx Tyvek envelope, wallet, checkbook, plastic envelop to hold misc papers, cell, Sony Clie, multi-tool, CO2 tire inflator, patch kit
B) basketball...
Forum: Commuting
10-03-04, 09:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 773
Posted By jperegrino

It's all about keeping the knees warm. I've...

It's all about keeping the knees warm. I've started to use leg warmers as my new commute presents me with a big hill early on.

I also consciously take it easy until I feel my knees warm up. I...
Forum: Commuting
09-26-04, 09:22 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,116
Posted By jperegrino

This reminds me then I was in 8th grade and was...

This reminds me then I was in 8th grade and was driven every Saturday by a parent, with her daughter, to a school program. I was astounded that she kept a continous stream of curses directed at all...
Forum: Commuting
09-20-04, 08:33 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,405
Posted By jperegrino

During the summer, 9 miles each way. During the...

During the summer, 9 miles each way. During the school year I have to put the bike on the rack and drive the car to my wife's job, where she takes it so she can pick up the kids. This drops it to 4...
Forum: Commuting
09-18-04, 03:04 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 11,129
Posted By jperegrino

I bike between Cambridge and Boston MA and I...

I bike between Cambridge and Boston MA and I would go so far as to say that there are more women commuters then men. Say about 55/45 ratio.

But even here it depends on the route. My route is...
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