I just recently started riding the train and then riding the train to work. I drive 11 miles to the train (I wish there was a side walk for a three mile stretch of road or I would ride this as well) then ride 3.77 miles(I can do it in 15 min flat so far) to work. I save 30 miles a day on my commute to work and get some good exercise at the same time! It costs 5 buck for train fair with gas going up I figure this will be a big savings in the long run! I started this thread to see if anyone else has changed up there work commute and talk about gear that they use like bike set up or any other gear:
I have a 2007 stump jumper the only thing I changed so far is some new grips and went from a 2� wide tire to a 1.5� width (Bontrager Comfort 26x1.5) which has made a huge difference compared to the fat knobby tires. Oh plus I got a pump and having air in the tires makes a big difference as well! I would like some advice if anyone has any experience with riser bars I was looking at some Easton-EA50-Monkeybar-Handlebar ( they are cheap) But don�t know weather to get the low medium or high rise any one have a preference?

I just recently started riding the train and then riding the train to work. I drive 11 miles to the train (I wish there was a side walk for a three mile stretch of road or I would ride this as well) then ride 3.77 miles(I can do it in 15 min flat so far) to work. I save 30 miles a day on my commute to work and get some good exercise at the same time! It costs 5 buck for train fair with gas going up I figure this will be a big savings in the long run! I started this thread to see if anyone else has changed up there work commute and talk about gear that they use like bike set up or any other gear:
I have a 2007 stump jumper the only thing I changed so far is some new grips and went from a 2� wide tire to a 1.5� width (Bontrager Comfort 26x1.5) which has made a huge difference compared to the fat knobby tires. Oh plus I got a pump and having air in the tires makes a big difference as well! I would like some advice if anyone has any experience with riser bars I was looking at some Easton-EA50-Monkeybar-Handlebar ( they are cheap) But don�t know weather to get the low medium or high rise any one have a preference?



Low bars are for racing. High bars are for cruising and commuting. I have a Stumpjumper myself and use the high rise bars with ergo grips. Much more comfortable than a flat bar with the plain grips. I ride road and dirt with this set up.

A while ago I started commuting from my home to work all via the PortAuthority. That is the public transportation here in Pittsburgh. I go about 20 miles each way and my ride, including bus transfer, is $6.20 round trip. I figure I'd use about a gallon and a half to 2 gallons of gas (@ 3.60ish a gallon) each day. Basically, I am saving all the wear and tear on my car and the environment at this point. With gas steadily climbing I will start saving money there as well making it an even smarter idea.

I know for a fact bus riders here are on the rise. Im going to research stats later, however, on my route alone I can estimate a 25% growth in the last two months.

I just recently started riding the train and then riding the train to work. I drive 11 miles to the train (I wish there was a side walk for a three mile stretch of road or I would ride this as well) then ride 3.77 miles(I can do it in 15 min flat so far) to work. I save 30 miles a day on my commute to work and get some good exercise at the same time! It costs 5 buck for train fair with gas going up I figure this will be a big savings in the long run! I started this thread to see if anyone else has changed up there work commute and talk about gear that they use like bike set up or any other gear:
I have a 2007 stump jumper the only thing I changed so far is some new grips and went from a 2� wide tire to a 1.5� width (Bontrager Comfort 26x1.5) which has made a huge difference compared to the fat knobby tires. Oh plus I got a pump and having air in the tires makes a big difference as well! I would like some advice if anyone has any experience with riser bars I was looking at some Easton-EA50-Monkeybar-Handlebar ( they are cheap) But don�t know weather to get the low medium or high rise any one have a preference?



Low bars are for racing. High bars are for cruising and commuting. I have a Stumpjumper myself and use the high rise bars with ergo grips. Much more comfortable than a flat bar with the plain grips. I ride road and dirt with this set up.



I love the stumpjumper set up with the lock out frot shock that allows me to not waste all pedaling effort :DI also use the same bike for commute and dirt just.... would you say that most of the bikes that come with risers in the bike shop are low mid or high? maybe I should get the mid rise and get best of both worlds... They are the cheapest ones: EA50-Monkeybar (http://www.blueskycycling.com/product3020_41_-2007-Easton-EA50-Monkeybar-Handlebar.htm)

Plus they make you look hot :DHOTT (http://commutebybike.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/kathy-ireland-bicycle.JPG)

So you drive 11 mi. to Centreport, hop on the TRE then get off where? Then you bike 4 mi. from there? Where's your bike while on the TRE?

They have designated places for them or you can just sit right by the door where some cars have 3 seats which is what i do! But I have heard they have cars with seats on one side and a place to stap down the bike wheels on the other side I have only done this about 4 times so far and have yet to see these cars But I have never had a problem getting on with my bike.... only ride the train about 20 minutes I could just stand with the bike if need be.

I take the TRE to the AA Center when a <font color="green"> STARS</font> game or concert is going on. It's great. I'm sitting on my couch at home by the time all of the cars get out of the grid locked parking lot. Of course living only 1.5 miles from Centreport helps. :D

I just recently started riding the train and then riding the train to work. I drive 11 miles to the train (I wish there was a side walk for a three mile stretch of road or I would ride this as well) then ride 3.77 miles(I can do it in 15 min flat so far) to work. I save 30 miles a day on my commute to work and get some good exercise at the same time! It costs 5 buck for train fair with gas going up I figure this will be a big savings in the long run! I started this thread to see if anyone else has changed up there work commute and talk about gear that they use like bike set up or any other gear:
I have a 2007 stump jumper the only thing I changed so far is some new grips and went from a 2� wide tire to a 1.5� width (Bontrager Comfort 26x1.5) which has made a huge difference compared to the fat knobby tires. Oh plus I got a pump and having air in the tires makes a big difference as well! I would like some advice if anyone has any experience with riser bars I was looking at some Easton-EA50-Monkeybar-Handlebar ( they are cheap) But don�t know weather to get the low medium or high rise any one have a preference?



Low bars are for racing. High bars are for cruising and commuting. I have a Stumpjumper myself and use the high rise bars with ergo grips. Much more comfortable than a flat bar with the plain grips. I ride road and dirt with this set up.



I love the stumpjumper set up with the lock out frot shock that allows me to not waste all pedaling effort :DI also use the same bike for commute and dirt just.... would you say that most of the bikes that come with risers in the bike shop are low mid or high? maybe I should get the mid rise and get best of both worlds... They are the cheapest ones: EA50-Monkeybar (http://www.blueskycycling.com/product3020_41_-2007-Easton-EA50-Monkeybar-Handlebar.htm)



Unless it is a downhill bike, (heavy duty with large throw 6+" dual suspension), high end bikes come with flat bars or possibly a 1 to 1 1/2" rise. Most of the lower end bikes come with a rise. That being said, you can set your bike up the way you want. Nothing wrong with that Monkeybar. You can also adjust the front end with a different stem. Long, short, and riser stems. This can make a bigger difference than a small rise Monkeybar. Also, your seat can be adjusted forward, back, and up and down. Relatively high and forward seat for racing. Relatively low and back for cruising or downhill.

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I just recently started riding the train and then riding the train to work. I drive 11 miles to the train (I wish there was a side walk for a three mile stretch of road or I would ride this as well) then ride 3.77 miles(I can do it in 15 min flat so far) to work. I save 30 miles a day on my commute to work and get some good exercise at the same time! It costs 5 buck for train fair with gas going up I figure this will be a big savings in the long run! I started this thread to see if anyone else has changed up there work commute and talk about gear that they use like bike set up or any other gear:
I have a 2007 stump jumper the only thing I changed so far is some new grips and went from a 2� wide tire to a 1.5� width (Bontrager Comfort 26x1.5) which has made a huge difference compared to the fat knobby tires. Oh plus I got a pump and having air in the tires makes a big difference as well! I would like some advice if anyone has any experience with riser bars I was looking at some Easton-EA50-Monkeybar-Handlebar ( they are cheap) But don�t know weather to get the low medium or high rise any one have a preference?



Low bars are for racing. High bars are for cruising and commuting. I have a Stumpjumper myself and use the high rise bars with ergo grips. Much more comfortable than a flat bar with the plain grips. I ride road and dirt with this set up.



I love the stumpjumper set up with the lock out frot shock that allows me to not waste all pedaling effort :DI also use the same bike for commute and dirt just.... would you say that most of the bikes that come with risers in the bike shop are low mid or high? maybe I should get the mid rise and get best of both worlds... They are the cheapest ones: EA50-Monkeybar (http://www.blueskycycling.com/product3020_41_-2007-Easton-EA50-Monkeybar-Handlebar.htm)



Unless it is a downhill bike, (heavy duty with large throw 6+" dual suspension), high end bikes come with flat bars or possibly a 1 to 1 1/2" rise. Most of the lower end bikes come with a rise. That being said, you can set your bike up the way you want. Nothing wrong with that Monkeybar. You can also adjust the front end with a different stem. Long, short, and riser stems. This can make a bigger difference than a small rise Monkeybar. Also, your seat can be adjusted forward, back, and up and down. Relatively high and forward seat for racing. Relatively low and back for cruising or downhill.



Thanks for the info Dave :D

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:D:D :D:D

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today is National Dump the Dump Day. Did anyone choose public transit this morning?

... I ride everyday...

thanks Josh... was wondering why the train was so packed this morning!

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^^HAHA... thats great Stack.

Do you actually ride a train for your commute? If so, do you find it to be an inconvenience in any way?

I find that I save money and do my part. I do however lose about 30-45 minutes a day because of it. I'd most likely waste that time doing something completely pointless so I consider taking transit a win/win for myself.

no train for me to ride to work but we do have one I can ride to uptown for events/etc. My wife and I ride that and its been working well... dont have to pay parking or gas and total time traveled when you count parking/walking time in is about the same... and for only $1.30

nice on the uptown.
yeah, my commute costs me 6.20 round trip if paid full fare (I buy a monthly pass that rounds to 4.50 a day)...
a gallon of gas here in Pittsburgh right now is ~$4.02.
My round trip is about 30-35 miles or two gallons of gas in my awesome '91 V6 hoopty.
So not only do I save loot on gas alone, but wear and tear on my car as well.
Plus I sleep in the morning on the bus. Dont have to worry about getting frustrated with other commuters while driving.
I sit back, rock the IPod, and worry very little.
ITS GREAT!