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Questions tagged [commuter]

Riding to and from work. Other cycling primarily for transportation. Carrying stuff. Picking a bike. Related issues.

Commonly asked questions by commuters include:

  • How to carry stuff
  • What kind of bike to use
  • How to clean up and store clothing at work
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How to commute to work on your bike and dress up

I have a question regarding commuting to work on a bike. I recently moved to a new location because of a new job. The drive to work is roughly 15-20 minutes depending on the traffic (no freeway or highways). About a month ago I got a new bike the…
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Skateboard, roller blades or?

So this isn't precisely about bicycles but it's pretty close, right? Please point me to a more relevant Stack Exchange forum if there is one. I am trying to optimize my daily commute. I usually walk slightly over a kilometer (slightly under a mile)…
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How do I avoid becoming complacent during my commute after riding the same route for a couple of weeks?

I've found that when I'm used to a certain route while on foot or on the bike, I tend to have my thoughts drifting away and becoming less attentive, usually leading to dangerous situations and sometimes even accidents involving other road users.…
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Commuting between car lanes

In my commutes I often see cyclists ride quite fast between car lanes (for example when stopped at traffic lights, they get to the front to the lights before it gets green so they don't have to wait till all the cars start moving). When there is…
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Can a beginner cyclist commute ~40km (round trip) to school/work by bike?

I know this kind of question has been asked several times here (I've read those already), but I'm still uncertain and I have a few other questions. I hardly ride bicycles. I've gone night cycling for 5+ hours before (not sure what distance that…
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Options to move the school rucksack during the trip

If to commute to school by bike, how is the school rucksack usually transported? I can see the following options: Keep it on the back. It is quite heavy, gravity center will be high and in case of falling over head it may add to the injury. Put…
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Making a left hand turn as a commuter

I am thinking about commuting to school on my bike and wanted some advice on it. I do live in a very bike friendly neighborhood, but the thought of turning left on a 40mph road (no stop lights nearby and people speed) does scare me a bit. What are…
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First time commuter needs advice

I'm an out of shape 60 year old and have just purchased a bike for the first time in almost 30 years. It's a Giant Seek 3 hybrid and my intention is to commute to work on it at least 3 times per week. It's about 7 miles one way and the route is…
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Is conserving energy something to do on a day-to-day basis, or over the week?

I'm about a month into using my bicycle to commute to work, and one thing I've definitely gotten better at is pacing myself to conserve energy, both for the rest of the commute to work, and for the commute back. What I'm still unsure of, however,…
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What makes a durable and dependable commuter bicycle?

I ride between 150 - 180 Km per week (depending on route) and all of it is on bike path or road. I have been riding a Norco Alloy Threshold Sora. It has not been a fun experience, because within a year I have had both wheels replaced (lost too many…
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"Climbing" small steps in 23mm tires

Sometimes at a crossing, when one wants to turn right for example, the "new" street has a different surface and there is a small step (2-4 cm) to get there. These kind of steps are already unconfortable to apprehend when getting the from the front…
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How has biking changed in the past 15 years?

I am going to try commuting to work via bike and am really excited about it. The problem is, I haven't really ridden a bike in the past 15 years, when I was in high school. I used to love biking but it just was never really possible to bike to work…
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5 vs 10 vs 15 speed

I'm looking for a road bike that's primarily for commuting around town and pulling a trailer with two kids. It's been a few years since I rode so I'm a bit of a noob. Please give me reasons why one is better over the other, I'd prefer having easier…
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Commuting 36 kms, 5 days a week

My workplace is 18 kms ( 11 miles ) away from home. I am planning to commute to and from every workday, 5 days a week. My stats - 6'1" (185 cms ) 82 kgs (180 lb ) I generally average around 22 km/h while going and coming (13 mi/hr). The commute…
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Does Nirve make a good bike?

I'm interested in small women's city bike and a 3-speed 2010 Nirve Wilshire just came up for sale, used. I've never heard of this company and the interwebs are producing little info. I searched for reviews, including on the sites recommended in…
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