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kleinbl00  ·  1881 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Pubski: January 30, 2019

Dude if you haven't been looking at the hybrid bikes you owe yourself. They ain't cheap but the line between bicycle, moped and motorcycle is blending like crazy; one of these is a Specialized but the other is a Harley.





steve  ·  1870 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I have looked very seriously at e-bikes. But honestly - I like (and could use) the exercise. My challenge during these months are more about the iced over paths, and the fact that it's dark during the commute hours. Only a few more weeks and I should be back in business at least a few days per week.

kleinbl00  ·  1870 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Darkness you can solve. Taillights and brake lights are now available at such a brightness that you're much more visible at night than during the day. I'm seeing these more and more, too.

Ice... is not something you wanna deal with on a bicycle. Period. I would go as far as saying rain isn't worth dealing with either unless it's a part of your regular. Dealing with rain means fenders and wet gear and washing the bike every day.

steve  ·  1870 days ago  ·  link  ·  

yah... I''ll ride in the rain - I don't mind it at all. But I haven't done ice/snow since I was a kid and learned that hard way that bikes and ice don't mix. And honestly - my last commute was better at night - more trails, very little on surface streets. My current commute is just a few too many miles on not-so-bike-friendly streets to begin with, in broad daylight. I don't need to ride... so I only ride when I feel safe. Even as a conscientious driver - during the winter when it's dark, it's just really damn difficult to see a bicyclist - even when they're lit up like they're at burning man.