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18-06.-2005, 11:47 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Not quite there
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Starting building my commuter today...
Frame: Schwinn mesa GSX (my original mtb). Standard MTB gearing 42x30x22 Front 34x11 Rear. Removed: Knobbies, climbing bars. Installed: Fenders, slicks. Revived: head light (it won't be needed for a while).
Took it for a test spin around the neighborhood. Everything seemed to check out. I've got way more low gears than I need. Either the front gearing or rear gearing is going to get revamped. Most likely the rear as it's easier to deal with (and cheaper). I've got a weird commute. about 9-10 miles over hilly to flat terrain to the light rail station, 30 mins on the train (being a government worker I can get a year long train pass for $20.00) and then 2-3 miles to the office. I've got a locker room and shower there. Any advice for transporting clothes? (Most likely it will be by backpack.) I'm going to give a test run next week. The only down side is I won't be able to do my daily road bike ride at lunch. Any other suggestions for tweaks to the bike our general suggestions? L
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18-06.-2005, 01:34 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Perth (Basso), West Australia
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Re: Starting building my commuter today...
Yes, I have set up a couple of MTBs for training/commuting. After the slicks, my suggestion is 28/38/48 chainrings with "shorter" cranks, road length not mtb. A road cassete on the rear, say 12-25 if 8 speed or 11-25 if 9 speed. Flat bars instead of the risers..
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18-06.-2005, 06:29 PM
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Wirral, Merseyside, England.
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Re: Starting building my commuter today...
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a) as an emergency set in case you get soaked on the way b) because it means that you don't need to carry a pack every day (great in summer) c) means that you can use the space in your pack for carrying other items to/from work (theres always the odd day you want to bring something in)
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20-06.-2005, 06:30 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Not where I would like to be
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Re: Starting building my commuter today...
I started commuting to work about two months ago and also built up a MTB. I installed a flat bar with bar ends (have a few hills in my commute; gives me the option for different hand positions) and recently put a rear rack on as well. I was using a backpack which isn't too bad but thought a rack would be better as I sometimes have to lug a heavy load. As Batesy has stated, the folding and rolling trick with your clothes works a treat and, when done right, will see your clothes looking crisp not crumpled. I haven't bothered bringing extra clothes to leave at work as yet as I have nowhere to hang them. There are three other guys in my department who already do this and they've taken up all the space in our converted server rack; these are decent for hanging coats etc.
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