Just so you know any bike will do. If you want to be better, RIDE you bike. Whether it’s steel aluminum or carbon get out there and push. It is really strange to be on what most people consider a slow bike ( steel, loaded down with rear panniers and basket in front) just to have an individual in full kit with a aero carbon bike with a squeaky chain, gas themselves sprinting by me. I caught up to them not even a block later. Spend your money on whatever you want. I just hope your ability to afford expensive cycling gear doesn’t hold you back from doing some rad stuff.
by Gendersea
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You need all that for your commute?
Hell yeah I just got a surley preamble and this is inspiring me to deck it out!! Looks great. What are those handle bars?
Lol I don’t have that much stuff when I’m bikepacking, good for you!
Holy basket! You got some serious cargo space I love it
That’s a serious cage stack going on there, bravo!
Jesus did he spit on you as you passed him or something?
What is the front rack brand? Awesome set up!
I started doing a lot of leg presses at the gym. I find that helps for continuing at pace up inclines and for head wind conditions. Bikes are the same. But I needed that extra strength.
I cycle commute partly for the cardiovascular workout benefits so why would I spend thousands to make it easier ?
My kind of bike
Sometimes, one must bring everything, including the kitchen drawer, on a bike commute.