Commuter Bike

suberzat1

suberzat1

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What should I look for in getting a commuter Bike?
New or used?
Craigslist?
What maintenance will I encounter?
Biking 5-7 miles to work and the same back
I'm 6'0
Locks?
Helmet?

Looking for one at a decent price

Just get my *** on the metro?
 
Suberzat1 said:
Just get my *** on the metro?
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* whoops don't listen to me

"Bicycles are permitted on Metrorail (limited to two bicycles per car) weekdays except during peak hours from 7-10 am and 4-7 pm. Bicycles are permitted all day Saturday and Sunday as well as most federal holidays (limited to four bicycles per car). Bicycles are not permitted on Metrorail on July 4 and other special events or holidays when large crowds are expected to use the system. Anyone traveling with a bicycle should board the train through the end doors of a rail car and avoid the center doors. Please do not enter the Metrorail system with a bicycle if you cannot complete your trip before the start of these rush periods. Folded bicycles are allowed on Metrorail during all operational hours, but must remain folded and securely fastened during weekday peak hours: 7-10 am and 4-7 pm."

http://www.wmata.com/about_metro/faqs.cfm#bicycle

my coworker bikes from his apartment in shaw to the office in bethesda...

also, the buses have the racks on the front, if you use that means of transit as well
 
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have you ever looked into fixie bikes ? might be able to come across some on craiglists but if you want a new one you might want to check out some online or if you have a bike shop in yout city i would check that out first 

you cant peddle backwards on a fixie in case you didnt know so be safe if you do decide to purchase one
 
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have you ever looked into fixie bikes ? might be able to come across some on craiglists but if you want a new one you might want to check out some online or if you have a bike shop in yout city i would check that out first 

you cant peddle backwards on a fixie in case you didnt know so be safe if you do decide to purchase one
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I might have to look into these but would look to get one off craiglist if do

@NazDrowie  that a pretty long bike ride. Does he have any complaints beside the weather?
 
You're going to be fit as heck, do you have a place to shower? Don't be that stinky guy.
 
jumpman247 said:
You're going to be fit as heck, do you have a place to shower? Don't be that stinky guy.
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Lol if I do become stinky there is a gym with a shower in my office building

I seen so many people riding their bikes to work today. They must have a solution for this or clothes to wear. They all couldn't have walk in and worked the whole day stinky
 
Don't get a fixie. That's just hipster talk. They are simple and efficient but 5 miles each way will be hard - especially with a few hills. You want gears and a freewheel.

Used gets you a lot more. Craigslist is a good place to look.

It it rains where you are you want decent mudguards - proper bolted on ones make a huge difference.

That and good quality slick tyres - some puncture resistance is good but not the really heavy ones which feel sluggish. I like the Schwalbe Marathon range - not had a puncture on my winter bike in 3 years of using Marathon Racer's. Change them when they start to look worn or you'll start getting flats (like me yesterday - new ones fitted today, I knew I should have done it last weekend...).

Learn how to change a flat - 5 minutes when you know how. Get a little kit and a decent mini pump.

Type of bike is up to you - either a MTB with slick tyres or a road bike. A road bike will be faster but the position is more aggressive and they're a little less durable.

I often recommend a spare bike. It's really handy to have something else to ride so if you have to fix something - or even go to ride and find a flat tyre - you don't have to rush it. A cheap spare is really useful.

Maintenance is simple. Make sure your drivetrain is clean and lightly lubricated, change parts when they wear out and the bike will last years.

Saddles are a personal thing, try a few until you find one you like.

If you have to lock it outside get a big beefy lock and leave it there - you don't need to carry 5lbs of lock back and forward.
 
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Suberzat1 said:
Maybe one hill that I can think of. It is a straight way to the office for me.
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yeah you should definitely get something that you can change gears.

im looking into getting a bike too. ive looked on craigslist and have seen a lot of nicer bikes for under $200.

i figured that would be a great place since i dont know how often i will actually ride it.

ive been looking at older schwinns, cannondales, and bianchis (mainly to see if i can find a good deal).

here is a good site for size of the bike. http://www.ebicycles.com/article/bicycle-frame-size-charts.html#road-bike-frame-sizes
 
That CPT money that I do not have. But good post. I thought about getting a chainless bike but not for my first one.
 
lately i've really been considering getting a bike to commute to work. it's only about 5 miles. problems are the lack of bike lanes and the main road leading down to my workplace has lots of mesquite (branches have thorns) on the road.
 
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