Comments on: Loving the Commute: Edition #3

By: Brennan Frugé

Brennan Frugé — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 14:54:00 +0000

My Bern Brentwood helmet has been invaluable in the winter. It has a snap in winter liner that covers my ears and the back of my head and neck. Also, REI makes a pair of pants called the Endeavor that I wear for biking to work. They say they’re for hiking but they’re more business casual looking. They are stretchy, and have an articulated knee and a drawstring at the cuff so no need to roll you pants up or secure with a strap to avoid getting caught in the chain. It’s amazing how much more comfortable it is to pedal in a pair of pants that is just slightly stretchy.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:17:00 +0000

Great stuff. I just picked up a new headlamp to help with riding at night. When there are a few clouds I can see great, but under a clear sky I always feel like I’m going to run into a curb. Sometimes I do.

By: Aaronthestrong

Aaronthestrong — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:40:00 +0000

Chrome really is an awesome company. Hoping to do a write up all on them when it warms up enough for me to roll up to Chicago…a little more than 120 miles…thinking about riding my bike in! Thanks for reading brother!

By: Aaronthestrong

Aaronthestrong — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:39:00 +0000

Thanks, Darryl!

By: Aaronthestrong

Aaronthestrong — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:01:00 +0000

Thanks for reading, Jeremy! I am happy to have given you a bit of advice!

By: Aaronthestrong

Aaronthestrong — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:01:00 +0000

Such a required piece of gear for me I forgot to even mention it! Good call.

By: Aaronthestrong

Aaronthestrong — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:00:00 +0000

Thanks for reading and commenting! Sounds like you have a pretty slick set up for your commute! That jacket let me cut out an entire layer, it was so warm and wind resistant, I was pretty shocked. To be honest I find myself wearing it out more than even my Columbia winter jacket I bought at the begining of the seasons. Target is DEFINITELY an awesome place to get gear. It’s nice and affordable, good call there! I would totally recommend looking for a used pair of clips to try out on your bike sometime instead of the baskets. I loved the baskets when I started, but once you clip in, you never go back my friend…it’s awesome! Can definitely be tricky to find a good used pair of pedals and then the shoes with cleats, but the investment has been worth it for me, especially if it makes my commute easier which saves money in the long run!

Thanks again for reading! Keep me posted on things and if you want to just chat it up at all don’t hesitate to drop a line! aaronthestrong@gmail.com or @Aaronthestrong on twitter!

By: Abnerairedale

Abnerairedale — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:46:00 +0000

Nice artical Aaron. I appreciate your thoughts.

By: Dean

Dean — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:30:00 +0000

Nicely done. Waiting for #4.

By: PedalmanTO

PedalmanTO — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:03:00 +0000

Great setup Aaron. It looks like you’ve figured out a great combination of clothes and gear for your ride. I’m loving the Chrome shoes! If they are anything like the pants and/or shorts then they will last a long, long time and of course be really comfortable.
Continue to ‘Keep the Rubber Side Down’ my friend.