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Cake day: June 10th, 2023

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  • Rebuttals to a few of the cons:

    • don’t dress like an ‘annoying dork’- unless that’s your vibe, no need to change anything to ride a bike.
    • you don’t ‘have’ to wear a helmet. Though there are some less bulky, big, or wherever this cons comes from. Probably best to wear one.
    • no need to go fast and work up a sweat, or e-bike as other have mentioned. There may be financial rebates available. Other commuter tips include: bring extra clothes, and wet wipes to clean up once getting to.
    • until a matter transporter comes along, it takes time to go anywhere.
    • you get to find new routes. Find new shops, new neighborhoods, new parks. Feel like a part of you community. Not locked in a metal box or tube.
    • bone conduction headphones, or other non noise canceling headphones
    • there are bikes, racks and bags in any combination that can carry all sorts of groceries.
    • no bad weather, only bad gear. I’d say heat of summer is worse than winter.





  • I got a Kona Unit a few years ago (oh my, it’s been almost 10…). I ended up swapping in a 1x9 drive train. It’s a sturdy and basic bike , you can upgrade as you go. Its almost doubled in price since I got mine- try used?

    My Surly long haul trucker has lasted almost 20 years of off and on abuse, and various configurations. If you can find a used Surly that’s in good shape I’d recommend. Also Soma, choose your frame and go from there- spend what you want for the bits that you want/need.