To those of you that commute to work, are there any that enjoy it? I get that cramming onto the tube is not a pleasant experience etc, but I recently changed jobs. The commute is brilliant.
A near deserted road winding through a beautiful bleakness that brings out the joy of driving. Mountain range in the distance, then a wonderful descent into a stunning village surrounded by trees.
The route I travel takes in part of what is known as the Evo triangle. Plenty of reviews about it online for you driving enthusiasts (although the price of fuel might temper that enthusiasm somewhat).
An hour of no interruptions (radio and mobile phone signal doesn’t really work for most of the way), and just time to enjoy the drive. No inconsiderate drivers in your way here at this time of year. My job doesn’t require me to be working when the tourists come sightseeing.
So, anybody else enjoy their commute?
Daily commute
posted on 29/9/22
comment by Zach Robinson (U1734)
posted 1 hour, 22 minutes ago
comment by peks - 1974 (U6618)
posted 1 hour, 47 minutes ago
I have cycled on my electric bike a few times to work n back, along the path that runs at the side of the Dee and across to EP
Unfortunately last time I did this I got a flat tyre and had to walk the bike 7 miles home
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Get a spare tube for a fiver and take a toolkit and pump and you're sorted. No need to be put off just because you were a silly sausage and weren't prepared that time.
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it might be a bit difficult as it has fat tyres
difficult to take off and do a repair even at home tbh
posted on 29/9/22
comment by peks - 1974 (U6618)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by Zach Robinson (U1734)
posted 1 hour, 22 minutes ago
comment by peks - 1974 (U6618)
posted 1 hour, 47 minutes ago
I have cycled on my electric bike a few times to work n back, along the path that runs at the side of the Dee and across to EP
Unfortunately last time I did this I got a flat tyre and had to walk the bike 7 miles home
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Get a spare tube for a fiver and take a toolkit and pump and you're sorted. No need to be put off just because you were a silly sausage and weren't prepared that time.
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it might be a bit difficult as it has fat tyres
difficult to take off and do a repair even at home tbh
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i find the fatter tyres easier to work with ... the thin road tyres are the murder ones, they fit so tight and far less rubber to flex makes them so difficult to manoeuvre.
if your tool box or repair kit has the wee plastic bits that allow you to slide under the rubber and hold it invaluable .... makes getting them off far easier also.
posted on 29/9/22
comment by whodunnit (U22710)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by peks - 1974 (U6618)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by Zach Robinson (U1734)
posted 1 hour, 22 minutes ago
comment by peks - 1974 (U6618)
posted 1 hour, 47 minutes ago
I have cycled on my electric bike a few times to work n back, along the path that runs at the side of the Dee and across to EP
Unfortunately last time I did this I got a flat tyre and had to walk the bike 7 miles home
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Get a spare tube for a fiver and take a toolkit and pump and you're sorted. No need to be put off just because you were a silly sausage and weren't prepared that time.
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it might be a bit difficult as it has fat tyres
difficult to take off and do a repair even at home tbh
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i find the fatter tyres easier to work with ... the thin road tyres are the murder ones, they fit so tight and far less rubber to flex makes them so difficult to manoeuvre.
if your tool box or repair kit has the wee plastic bits that allow you to slide under the rubber and hold it invaluable .... makes getting them off far easier also.
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will look into that and get the right repair kit
i want to cycle into work a few times a week if possible
posted on 29/9/22
what if i put that slime stuff in the inner tubes ?
that should help stop getting flat tyres
posted on 29/9/22
comment by peks - 1974 (U6618)
posted 11 minutes ago
comment by whodunnit (U22710)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by peks - 1974 (U6618)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by Zach Robinson (U1734)
posted 1 hour, 22 minutes ago
comment by peks - 1974 (U6618)
posted 1 hour, 47 minutes ago
I have cycled on my electric bike a few times to work n back, along the path that runs at the side of the Dee and across to EP
Unfortunately last time I did this I got a flat tyre and had to walk the bike 7 miles home
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Get a spare tube for a fiver and take a toolkit and pump and you're sorted. No need to be put off just because you were a silly sausage and weren't prepared that time.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
it might be a bit difficult as it has fat tyres
difficult to take off and do a repair even at home tbh
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i find the fatter tyres easier to work with ... the thin road tyres are the murder ones, they fit so tight and far less rubber to flex makes them so difficult to manoeuvre.
if your tool box or repair kit has the wee plastic bits that allow you to slide under the rubber and hold it invaluable .... makes getting them off far easier also.
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will look into that and get the right repair kit
i want to cycle into work a few times a week if possible
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https://www.amazon.co.uk/Park-Tool-TL-1-2-Lever-Carded/dp/B00NU928OO/ref=asc_df_B00NU928OO/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=310164787656&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6242226173649496623&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046953&hvtargid=pla-473225483739&psc=1&th=1&psc=1
these wee things is what I was talking about they slide under the wall of the tyre then you slide them left to write to force the tyre out the wheel casing and the opposite to get them back on
posted on 29/9/22
comment by whodunnit (U22710)
posted 18 seconds ago
comment by peks - 1974 (U6618)
posted 11 minutes ago
comment by whodunnit (U22710)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by peks - 1974 (U6618)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by Zach Robinson (U1734)
posted 1 hour, 22 minutes ago
comment by peks - 1974 (U6618)
posted 1 hour, 47 minutes ago
I have cycled on my electric bike a few times to work n back, along the path that runs at the side of the Dee and across to EP
Unfortunately last time I did this I got a flat tyre and had to walk the bike 7 miles home
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Get a spare tube for a fiver and take a toolkit and pump and you're sorted. No need to be put off just because you were a silly sausage and weren't prepared that time.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
it might be a bit difficult as it has fat tyres
difficult to take off and do a repair even at home tbh
----------------------------------------------------------------------
i find the fatter tyres easier to work with ... the thin road tyres are the murder ones, they fit so tight and far less rubber to flex makes them so difficult to manoeuvre.
if your tool box or repair kit has the wee plastic bits that allow you to slide under the rubber and hold it invaluable .... makes getting them off far easier also.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
will look into that and get the right repair kit
i want to cycle into work a few times a week if possible
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https://www.amazon.co.uk/Park-Tool-TL-1-2-Lever-Carded/dp/B00NU928OO/ref=asc_df_B00NU928OO/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=310164787656&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6242226173649496623&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046953&hvtargid=pla-473225483739&psc=1&th=1&psc=1
these wee things is what I was talking about they slide under the wall of the tyre then you slide them left to write to force the tyre out the wheel casing and the opposite to get them back on
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thanks lad
posted on 29/9/22
ps a spare tyre is far quicker than a repair kit, might be better to use the spare tyre then fix the gubbed one when back home.
posted on 29/9/22
comment by whodunnit (U22710)
posted 1 hour, 45 minutes ago
ps a spare tyre is far quicker than a repair kit, might be better to use the spare tyre then fix the gubbed one when back home.
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will order a couple of new inner tubes from amazon later
posted on 29/9/22
comment by peks - 1974 (U6618)
posted 2 hours, 20 minutes ago
comment by whodunnit (U22710)
posted 1 hour, 45 minutes ago
ps a spare tyre is far quicker than a repair kit, might be better to use the spare tyre then fix the gubbed one when back home.
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will order a couple of new inner tubes from amazon later
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Only a few quid each but make sure the valves match your hand pump!! (Shrader or presser)
posted on 30/9/22
ordered a coupla spare inner tubes from amazon and a decent bike maintenance kit