tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24834568.post4518167072212907530..comments2023-09-10T04:12:19.670-05:00Comments on 3-Speed Blog and Occasional Keyboard Shortcut Trading Post: What Makes a Good Commuter Bike?rigtenzinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07753944603301426002noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24834568.post-70059580858888934312007-04-06T14:22:00.000-05:002007-04-06T14:22:00.000-05:00Fenders are a must, as well as the other items men...Fenders are a must, as well as the other items mentioned, but one thing I would like to have is some sort of portable trebuchet that would launch missiles at offensive cars that crowd me into the curve,turn into me, ignore my hand signals,etc. Something that would launch up and over my head, maybe fireballs...?Jeffersonian Democrathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04288774281633992639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24834568.post-85404025478628631502007-03-21T19:49:00.000-05:002007-03-21T19:49:00.000-05:00Thanks for the responses. I am interested in what ...Thanks for the responses. I am interested in what you are riding, because I feel that I'm carrying too much sometimes and I'd like some other ideas. I have a few throughts about carrying too much or not enough. Maybe it's worth a post sometime.<BR/><BR/>Val: I'll have to check out Batavus. My only experience with that brand is racing bikes from the '80s.rigtenzinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07753944603301426002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24834568.post-30026029464166226642007-03-21T19:03:00.000-05:002007-03-21T19:03:00.000-05:00I always prefer a rack with panniers over a messen...I always prefer a rack with panniers over a messenger bag. The seat post pannier rack is a compromise if you don't want something fully mounted. Tires. Safe-and-secure tires are important when the workday beckons. Who wants to patch a tube when it's dark and 7.00a.m. Sturdy wheels for those who eat too much ice cream but still like to ride. Lights as mentioned. I convert to a SON and lumotec setup and it's great. I hear Shimano makes a cheaper but very functional generator hub. IMHOLvilleTexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16733840950451530910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24834568.post-5927902559602938352007-03-21T15:18:00.000-05:002007-03-21T15:18:00.000-05:00Must-have list:Messenger bagClip-on diode lightsMi...Must-have list:<BR/>Messenger bag<BR/>Clip-on diode lights<BR/>Minimum of 3 speeds<BR/>Fenders<BR/>Rain pants<BR/>Narrow puncture-free tires<BR/>Good seatMatt_Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00139378448055540977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24834568.post-23126543103169887942007-03-20T18:31:00.000-05:002007-03-20T18:31:00.000-05:00Wait...you can ride a bike without fenders, rack, ...Wait...you can ride a bike without fenders, rack, and lights? I don't even have one of those in my garage, and if I did and I wanted to ride it, I'd have to install them. The folks at Batavus are my heroes: "We only sell complete bikes. They must have fenders, lights, rack, and kickstand." Integral computer and lock are optional. ValAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24834568.post-74874029391612113872007-03-20T12:32:00.000-05:002007-03-20T12:32:00.000-05:00I like fenders, a rear rack (I like to use pannier...I like fenders, a rear rack (I like to use panniers to carry my work clothes and lunch), and a front and rear blinkie. I have two bikes ready to roll most of the time. I don't have a car.Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09090802854306112252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24834568.post-24708917956146628712007-03-20T08:01:00.000-05:002007-03-20T08:01:00.000-05:00i keep a blinky on my messenger bag so i only have...i keep a blinky on my messenger bag so i only have to switch my front light over when i change bikes. i also got some of those SKS fenders with the little rubber strappy things. it takes < 2 minutes to swap them on or off. i like 'em.T3https://www.blogger.com/profile/05128704148237009292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24834568.post-78118654873119206142007-03-19T21:27:00.000-05:002007-03-19T21:27:00.000-05:00front light, rear blinkie and a waterbottle. Lase...front light, rear blinkie and a waterbottle. Laser beam optionalKMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06966611121246745152noreply@blogger.com