If I pick the apartment I have at the top of my list, I'll be 2.8 miles from the office. Not a huge distance, but probably a little more if I need to stay off of Colorado Blvd. The crappiest bike I have is an old Trek 830. Question is do I put some semi-slicks on that puppy (original 20+ year old Alivio components) or spend some cash for a more urban commuter type rig that I can put fenders on. Maybe a Surly Cross-Check or something like that? Any ideas or just keep riding the old steel jobber until it falls apart. Theft is not an issue as it will be taken up to the office.
If I pick the apartment I have at the top of my list, I'll be 2.8 miles from the office. Not a huge distance, but probably a little more if I need to stay off of Colorado Blvd. The crappiest bike I have is an old Trek 830. Question is do I put some semi-slicks on that puppy (original 20+ year old Alivio components) or spend some cash for a more urban commuter type rig that I can put fenders on. Maybe a Surly Cross-Check or something like that? Any ideas or just keep riding the old steel jobber until it falls apart. Theft is not an issue as it will be taken up to the office.
I should add that I will try and commute once the family comes and we settle into a house. That will be more like 12 miles.
If I pick the apartment I have at the top of my list, I'll be 2.8 miles from the office. Not a huge distance, but probably a little more if I need to stay off of Colorado Blvd. The crappiest bike I have is an old Trek 830. Question is do I put some semi-slicks on that puppy (original 20+ year old Alivio components) or spend some cash for a more urban commuter type rig that I can put fenders on. Maybe a Surly Cross-Check or something like that? Any ideas or just keep riding the old steel jobber until it falls apart. Theft is not an issue as it will be taken up to the office.
I'd stick with the 830 for now. There are fender options even for bikes not designed for them. I'd look into some of those. Good luck and happy commuting!
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If I pick the apartment I have at the top of my list, I'll be 2.8 miles from the office. Not a huge distance, but probably a little more if I need to stay off of Colorado Blvd. The crappiest bike I have is an old Trek 830. Question is do I put some semi-slicks on that puppy (original 20+ year old Alivio components) or spend some cash for a more urban commuter type rig that I can put fenders on. Maybe a Surly Cross-Check or something like that? Any ideas or just keep riding the old steel jobber until it falls apart. Theft is not an issue as it will be taken up to the office.
Use what you already have, no need for a new bike for commuting, whatever you got laying around is fine.
If I pick the apartment I have at the top of my list, I'll be 2.8 miles from the office. Not a huge distance, but probably a little more if I need to stay off of Colorado Blvd. The crappiest bike I have is an old Trek 830. Question is do I put some semi-slicks on that puppy (original 20+ year old Alivio components) or spend some cash for a more urban commuter type rig that I can put fenders on. Maybe a Surly Cross-Check or something like that? Any ideas or just keep riding the old steel jobber until it falls apart. Theft is not an issue as it will be taken up to the office.
-- o-o-o-o Ride-A-Lot o-o-o-o www.schnauzers.ws
2.8 miles? Unless your new office is atop Mount Elbert, that's what, 20 minutes tops? I wouldn't go too crazy on fixing your bike up or purchasing something commuter-specific. Put a backscratcher rear fender on (clips to the seatpost) for wet days and get to it. When tires/parts wear down on your other bikes, put them on this one. I've got a old beater Kona trickledown bike that serves as the snow bike and the loaner when a friend wants to try mtb'ing. When the Alivio buys the farm, chuck the shifters and go SS. Now, if you want the Surly to try out something new and you've got the cash to burn, by all means. It's a lovely rig. But you certainly don't need it, and a good commuting bike is a worthless commuting bike -- even if it's coming upstairs during the day, you may want to meet people after work. A commuting bike that you like, works well, and nobody else wants is priceless.
If I pick the apartment I have at the top of my list, I'll be 2.8 miles from the office. Not a huge distance, but probably a little more if I need to stay off of Colorado Blvd. The crappiest bike I have is an old Trek 830. Question is do I put some semi-slicks on that puppy (original 20+ year old Alivio components) or spend some cash for a more urban commuter type rig that I can put fenders on. Maybe a Surly Cross-Check or something like that? Any ideas or just keep riding the old steel jobber until it falls apart. Theft is not an issue as it will be taken up to the office.
-- o-o-o-o Ride-A-Lot o-o-o-o www.schnauzers.ws
2.8 miles? Unless your new office is atop Mount Elbert, that's what, 20 minutes tops? I wouldn't go too crazy on fixing your bike up or purchasing something commuter-specific. Put a backscratcher rear fender on (clips to the seatpost) for wet days and get to it. When tires/parts wear down on your other bikes, put them on this one. I've got a old beater Kona trickledown bike that serves as the snow bike and the loaner when a friend wants to try mtb'ing. When the Alivio buys the farm, chuck the shifters and go SS. Now, if you want the Surly to try out something new and you've got the cash to burn, by all means. It's a lovely rig. But you certainly don't need it, and a good commuting bike is a worthless commuting bike -- even if it's coming upstairs during the day, you may want to meet people after work. A commuting bike that you like, works well, and nobody else wants is priceless.
If I pick the apartment I have at the top of my list, I'll be 2.8 miles from the office. Not a huge distance, but probably a little more if I need to stay off of Colorado Blvd. The crappiest bike I have is an old Trek 830. Question is do I put some semi-slicks on that puppy (original 20+ year old Alivio components) or spend some cash for a more urban commuter type rig that I can put fenders on. Maybe a Surly Cross-Check or something like that? Any ideas or just keep riding the old steel jobber until it falls apart. Theft is not an issue as it will be taken up to the office.
-- o-o-o-o Ride-A-Lot o-o-o-o www.schnauzers.ws
2.8 miles? Unless your new office is atop Mount Elbert, that's what, 20 minutes tops? I wouldn't go too crazy on fixing your bike up or purchasing something commuter-specific. Put a backscratcher rear fender on (clips to the seatpost) for wet days and get to it. When tires/parts wear down on your other bikes, put them on this one. I've got a old beater Kona trickledown bike that serves as the snow bike and the loaner when a friend wants to try mtb'ing. When the Alivio buys the farm, chuck the shifters and go SS. Now, if you want the Surly to try out something new and you've got the cash to burn, by all means. It's a lovely rig. But you certainly don't need it, and a good commuting bike is a worthless commuting bike -- even if it's coming upstairs during the day, you may want to meet people after work. A commuting bike that you like, works well, and nobody else wants is priceless.
Sweet! I think it might be a little slow to get going, but once you got there I bet you could haul some ass! As a commuter, a bash guard for curbs might be a good investment too.
Excellent! And it looks like it dices, slices, and makes julienne french fries. Not too mention mounds and mounds of coleslaw. Now if it custs cold cuts so thin my mother-in-law never comes over, I'm in!
If I pick the apartment I have at the top of my list, I'll be 2.8 miles from the office. Not a huge distance, but probably a little more if I need to stay off of Colorado Blvd. The crappiest bike I have is an old Trek 830. Question is do I put some semi-slicks on that puppy (original 20+ year old Alivio components) or spend some cash for a more urban commuter type rig that I can put fenders on. Maybe a Surly Cross-Check or something like that? Any ideas or just keep riding the old steel jobber until it falls apart. Theft is not an issue as it will be taken up to the office.
The Front Range has a bunch of great eBayers who sell old Schwinns and a Speedster with fenders and a rack would be perfect for such a short commute.
If I pick the apartment I have at the top of my list, I'll be 2.8 miles from the office. Not a huge distance, but probably a little more if I need to stay off of Colorado Blvd. The crappiest bike I have is an old Trek 830. Question is do I put some semi-slicks on that puppy (original 20+ year old Alivio components) or spend some cash for a more urban commuter type rig that I can put fenders on. Maybe a Surly Cross-Check or something like that? Any ideas or just keep riding the old steel jobber until it falls apart. Theft is not an issue as it will be taken up to the office.
The Front Range has a bunch of great eBayers who sell old Schwinns and a Speedster with fenders and a rack would be perfect for such a short commute.
JD
Excellent. I'll weigh all the options. The uhaul trailer is going to be 90% bike and gear at this rate.
I dunno, but if that baby got up to 90RPM, I'm pretty sure he'd be in the running for fastest human-powered locomotion. He might start growing younger!
If I pick the apartment I have at the top of my list, I'll be 2.8 miles from the office. Not a huge distance, but probably a little more if I need to stay off of Colorado Blvd. The crappiest bike I have is an old Trek 830. Question is do I put some semi-slicks on that puppy (original 20+ year old Alivio components) or spend some cash for a more urban commuter type rig that I can put fenders on. Maybe a Surly Cross-Check or something like that? Any ideas or just keep riding the old steel jobber until it falls apart. Theft is not an issue as it will be taken up to the office.
"If I need to stay off Colorado Blvd." is like saying "If I need to be breathing next week." Can't think of anywhere on Colorado that's a reasonable ride. I used to live four blocks east (Birch) and six blocks east (Cherry) between about Colfax and MLK. At 3 a.m. it may be viable, otherwise I wouldn't advise it.
If I pick the apartment I have at the top of my list, I'll be 2.8 miles from the office. Not a huge distance, but probably a little more if I need to stay off of Colorado Blvd. The crappiest bike I have is an old Trek 830. Question is do I put some semi-slicks on that puppy (original 20+ year old Alivio components) or spend some cash for a more urban commuter type rig that I can put fenders on. Maybe a Surly Cross-Check or something like that? Any ideas or just keep riding the old steel jobber until it falls apart. Theft is not an issue as it will be taken up to the office.
"If I need to stay off Colorado Blvd." is like saying "If I need to be breathing next week." Can't think of anywhere on Colorado that's a reasonable ride. I used to live four blocks east (Birch) and six blocks east (Cherry) between about Colfax and MLK. At 3 a.m. it may be viable, otherwise I wouldn't advise it.
Shawn
That's what I thought. Colfax is another story. I have been warned to stay far away from Colfax unless I am looking for trouble.
If I pick the apartment I have at the top of my list, I'll be 2.8 miles from the office. Not a huge distance, but probably a little more if I need to stay off of Colorado Blvd. The crappiest bike I have is an old Trek 830. Question is do I put some semi-slicks on that puppy (original 20+ year old Alivio components) or spend some cash for a more urban commuter type rig that I can put fenders on. Maybe a Surly Cross-Check or something like that? Any ideas or just keep riding the old steel jobber until it falls apart. Theft is not an issue as it will be taken up to the office.
"If I need to stay off Colorado Blvd." is like saying "If I need to be breathing next week." Can't think of anywhere on Colorado that's a reasonable ride. I used to live four blocks east (Birch) and six blocks east (Cherry) between about Colfax and MLK. At 3 a.m. it may be viable, otherwise I wouldn't advise it.
Shawn
That's what I thought. Colfax is another story. I have been warned to stay far away from Colfax unless I am looking for trouble.
E. Colfax for sure. The other end wasn't that bad last time I was there. I go to shows at the Fillmore on occasion and the trouble starts at about that point or slightly West of there. But if you're into crack and ho's (or even better crack ho's) then E. Colfax is the place to be!
If I pick the apartment I have at the top of my list, I'll be 2.8 miles from the office. Not a huge distance, but probably a little more if I need to stay off of Colorado Blvd. The crappiest bike I have is an old Trek 830. Question is do I put some semi-slicks on that puppy (original 20+ year old Alivio components) or spend some cash for a more urban commuter type rig that I can put fenders on. Maybe a Surly Cross-Check or something like that? Any ideas or just keep riding the old steel jobber until it falls apart. Theft is not an issue as it will be taken up to the office.
"If I need to stay off Colorado Blvd." is like saying "If I need to be breathing next week." Can't think of anywhere on Colorado that's a reasonable ride. I used to live four blocks east (Birch) and six blocks east (Cherry) between about Colfax and MLK. At 3 a.m. it may be viable, otherwise I wouldn't advise it.
Shawn
That's what I thought. Colfax is another story. I have been warned to stay far away from Colfax unless I am looking for trouble.
-- o-o-o-o Ride-A-Lot o-o-o-o www.schnauzers.ws
Aren't you from the Camden vicinity? Pardon my ignorance, and a rough nabe is a rough nabe, but I'm having trouble believing that riding around CO is going to measure up.
Ride-A-Lot wrote: > If I pick the apartment I have at the top of my list, I'll be 2.8 > miles from the office. Not a huge distance, but probably a little > more if I need to stay off of Colorado Blvd. The crappiest bike I > have is an old Trek 830. Question is do I put some semi-slicks on > that puppy (original 20+ year old Alivio components) or spend some > cash for a more urban commuter type rig that I can put fenders on. > Maybe a Surly Cross-Check or something like that? Any ideas or just > keep riding the old steel jobber until it falls apart. Theft is not > an issue as it will be taken up to the office. "If I need to stay off Colorado Blvd." is like saying "If I need to be breathing next week." Can't think of anywhere on Colorado that's a reasonable ride. I used to live four blocks east (Birch) and six blocks east (Cherry) between about Colfax and MLK. At 3 a.m. it may be viable, otherwise I wouldn't advise it.
Shawn
That's what I thought. Colfax is another story. I have been warned to stay far away from Colfax unless I am looking for trouble.
-- o-o-o-o Ride-A-Lot o-o-o-o www.schnauzers.ws
Aren't you from the Camden vicinity? Pardon my ignorance, and a rough nabe is a rough nabe, but I'm having trouble believing that riding around CO is going to measure up.
/s
Yes, Camden is two towns over. Colfax Avenue is the Admiral Wilson Boulevard of Denver (for you New Yawkers, 42nd street before Rudy G. did his clean up). It's not riding on Colfax that bothers me as much as the living on or within a few blocks of. Christy Todd Whittman spent 80 million of NJ's tax dollars cleaning up AWB. All the strip clubs, no-tell/motels, and most of the malt liquor stores are gone. Occasionally I see a prostitute, but the drug dealers and most of the "element" moved further into the city of Camden. Colfax is still in the process of cleanup, but it's not happening as fast as AWB. Then there is the factor of where the undesirables will go when Colfax is clean.
