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So I finally made it down to Portland and grabbed a bike. Ended up with a Foundry Auger for $1300. So far I love it. Now just need to get my legs back into shape.

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very pretty. I was drooling over one of the preproduction overlands earlier.
 
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Damn, that's a nice looking bike. Maybe it's an optical illusion but what's the gearing? The big cog looks massive.
 
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ya, it is 50/34. Was a bit out of it last night. Picked up a nasty ass head cold and been drinking NyQuil like its candy
 
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What do you commuters use for bags? I'm looking at this:Large Commuter Backpack | Banjo Brothers

I really wanted one of the Swobo backpacks, and if they ever become available again I'll swoop in and buy two probably:Hobo | Swobo

I think I might move to some panniers and a rack on my commuter, because I've already got fenders, a saddle bag that's ridiculously large, and a front rack. Biggest problem is that I'll probably commute once or twice a week at most, and it's 60mi round trip.
 
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With a commute that long I'd opt for some panniers with a rack because any bag is going to start to get uncomfortable with any sort of load over those distances. Only issue I might have is leaving the bicycle with the rack and panniers outside for extended lengths if you can't bring it inside with you.
 
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fifey_sl said:
What all would you be carrying? Change of clothes/shoes and your lunch?
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Laptop, clothes, shoes, maybe lunch.

I've got the following:
small front rack (that I'd rather not use)
Viscacha seat bag (Revelate Designs LLC- Seems like it might be overkill, but I can fit a shitload in it)
Tangle frame bag equivalent (Revelate Designs LLC- Local guy makes the same bag in custom colors)

The frame bag keeps spare parts, tubes, phone(s), wallet, keys, etc; it has some open space. I was going to put shoes and a rainfly some other misc gear in the Viscacha. I'm ignoring the front rack because it's only for "6lbs or less" and I don't have straps or anything for it (yet).

Outside probably isn't a problem. While the campus isn't gated, it's out in the middle of the affluent suburbs and under 24x7 video surveillance. I lock the bike up and could bring the panniers inside. I've got spare space to keep them at my desk or in a locker inside (desk probably). I hang up the cycling clothes in the day lockers so they can air out/dry up.
 
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I'd probably just get a rear rack and some Ortlieb panniers, they have quick mounts on them so you can just unclip and carry with you. They also come in two(maybe 3?) different sizes.

I use a backpack for my commute but it's only ten miles RT.
 
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Gonna try to revive this guy, it was a gorgeous day out and I had to reglue some tubulars so I decided to do it outside. It was a good choice, enjoy my jorts.

 
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Got my new cranks/Praxis BB on today. Stoked to be under 20lbs, but man - that .04 pounds is going to cost a fucking mint. Thinking carbon bars might be my best/cheapest option just for the sub-19 placebo effect.
 
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Seventh_sl said:
Got my new cranks/Praxis BB on today. Stoked to be under 20lbs, but man - that .04 pounds is going to cost a fucking mint. Thinking carbon bars might be my best/cheapest option just for the sub-19 placebo effect.
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It's cheaper to cut 4oz of body mass...

also 4oz is 0.25 pounds.
 
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Ao-_sl said:
It's cheaper to cut 4oz of body mass...

also 4oz is 0.25 pounds.
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Of course it is, but there are no bragging rights there sir! This shit is important!

Riding season is here and I do 8-10 hours of cardio a week. I'm not worried about cutting body mass. Spring/summer is basically "Fuck yes, I ate right all winter, now I will crush Chipotle twice a week if I want to" season.
 
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Seventh_sl said:
Of course it is, but there are no bragging rights there sir! This shit is important!

Riding season is here and I do 8-10 hours of cardio a week. I'm not worried about cutting body mass. Spring/summer is basically "Fuck yes, I ate right all winter, now I will crush Chipotle twice a week if I want to" season.
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Yep. Doing my first commute to work so far. The planning is getting a little baffling but I finally got a backpack I like: shop.swobo.com/collections/accessories/products/hobo

It's a haul (~55mi round trip), but I'm hoping it won't be too bad.
 
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Ao-_sl said:
Yep. Doing my first commute to work so far. The planning is getting a little baffling but I finally got a backpack I like: shop.swobo.com/collections/accessories/products/hobo

It's a haul (~55mi round trip), but I'm hoping it won't be too bad.
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Jealous as hell. My commute is about 50 each way via the interstate.
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I'd LOVE to be able to ride to work.
 
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