New Commuter

stu-bim
stu-bim Posts: 384
edited February 2013 in Commuting chat
Just saying hello as a new member before I start asking stupid questions over the next few weeks. Got a 2nd hand bike and started cycling a few weeks ago. First time cycling as an adult on a regular basis. Used to cycle a lot a a teenager, road and mountain bike. Enjoying commuting a couple of days a week and hoping to build up to a lot more over the next few months. 15 mile round trip on a Diamondback Outlook. Mostly to get healthier and more active. Thinking about getting something a bit better in a few months if I can keep up the commute.
Raleigh RX 2.0
Diamondback Outlook
Planet X Pro Carbon

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  • vermin
    vermin Posts: 1,739
    Hello stu-bim, welcome. Where are you doing it?
  • stu-bim
    stu-bim Posts: 384
    Live in Barbados so no need for winter clothes
    Raleigh RX 2.0
    Diamondback Outlook
    Planet X Pro Carbon
  • rubertoe
    rubertoe Posts: 3,994
    Hmmmmmmm.

    Welcome

    (dubious face).
    "If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always got."

    PX Kaffenback 2 = Work Horse
    B-Twin Alur 700 = Sundays and Hills
  • cyclingprop
    cyclingprop Posts: 2,426
    stu-bim wrote:
    Live in Barbados so no need for winter clothes

    I curse your eternal summer.

    (Welcome btw)
    What do you mean you think 64cm is a big frame?
  • stu-bim
    stu-bim Posts: 384
    Thanks
    Raleigh RX 2.0
    Diamondback Outlook
    Planet X Pro Carbon
  • team47b
    team47b Posts: 6,425
    Do you have a beard?
    my isetta is a 300cc bike
  • PBo
    PBo Posts: 2,493
    Welcome!

    So what are the car drivers like in Barbados? Do they live up to the chilled, easy going west indian stereotype?

    Pbo
  • stu-bim
    stu-bim Posts: 384
    Sorry no beard, they're on the trees.

    I'm lucky traffic wise as I have a country side commute. Traffic going into town is a nightmare and would make even more sense on a bike time wise but could be some tight squeeses. Car drivers usually very good to cyclist. Maybe cause there are relatively high number on the roads.
    Raleigh RX 2.0
    Diamondback Outlook
    Planet X Pro Carbon

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