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09-04-2009, 09:01 AM
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karlbonator
Join Date: Sep 2009
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what do you carry to work?
Hi my names karl and im an industrial design student at university
im designing a commuter bike like many more before me
but i need to find out what items people carry to work or study.
whats in your bags? ie computer, books, clothes, food.
the more info the merrier.
and also if you have any ideas for a commuter bike, what do you want to see in a commuter bike would be gladly taken on board
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09-04-2009, 12:22 PM
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Koolaid pusher
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 1,550
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Hey Karl,
Welcome to the site.
Unfortunately, I don't get to commute to work by bike much anymore for various reasons, but when I did I carried a spare set of clothes, a small tool kit including a multi tool, spare tube, and pump or CO2 inflator, and a water bottle. My commute was only around 12 miles each way, so I didn't need to carry food unless I decided to bring my lunch from home.
-Scott
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09-04-2009, 01:47 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 27
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Here is what you need to design: A way to carry a laptop, business casual work clothes, wallet, keys, cell phone, and a black berry.
My current set up is a Topeak Handlebar bag for the wallet, BB, etc... Garment bag pannier for the work clothes. Wish it had a little more room for toiletries and foul weather gear.
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09-04-2009, 03:42 PM
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Moderator
Join Date: Jul 2009
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Add shoes in along with clothes for those of us who want to use clipless pedals but don't want to clank around the office all day. If I was carrying clothes with me to change, I would also bring along a towel, because I have access to a shower here at work.
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09-04-2009, 03:43 PM
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Moderator
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I also think integrated lights (headlights and taillights) would be a good idea on a commuter bike.
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09-04-2009, 04:10 PM
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Koolaid pusher
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 1,550
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Xela
Add shoes in along with clothes for those of us who want to use clipless pedals but don't want to clank around the office all day.
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You need to get yourself a pair of these.....
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09-05-2009, 01:38 AM
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DX's Biggest Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
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Yo, HOP -- love the sandals, where'd you get 'em & what brand are they?
For the OP: I commute on a full-susp. mt. Bike, wear a backpack/hydration pack. I have a patch kit/spare tube/pump/multitool, work supplies (pen, sharpie, boxcutter), my necessary meds, a pouch for my cell/mp3, work clothes, with room left over for a six-pack if needed.
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09-05-2009, 12:56 PM
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Koolaid pusher
Join Date: Jun 2009
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CTD50
Yo, HOP -- love the sandals, where'd you get 'em & what brand are they?
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Those are Keen commuter sandles. I wear the Keen H2's just about every day. The H2's are wider and are secured with strechy bungi laces. The commuter sandles are more narrow, stiffer, and have nylon laces. I got my commuter sandles at Performance. They run around $115.00. I think REI also carries them.
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09-07-2009, 11:50 PM
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karlbonator
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 2
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thanks heaps for the help guys, keep it coming
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09-08-2009, 02:47 AM
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Cranking Old Guy
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 665
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hophead
You need to get yourself a pair of these.....
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Hell on carpet at work!!!!
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