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I had a cute little scooter - but the petrol kind. Last May I graduated to a bicycle :) It's much easier to deal with harsh weather on a bicycle than a motorbike, especially chilly weather. (Tho' I've only used it once, I have a bus option if it's truly heinous and my commute's just 7 miles... and m...

and don't forget xtracycle options - www.xtracycle.com

I can promise you will wonder *why* you waited. Lots and lots of people get stuck in "someday." Make a plan to make it happen :D

I just got a Dahon that's serving me quite well. That's the brand the bike shop that does all my work sells (well, they started selling them when I ordered it... and have sold four more since). I've put 800 miles / 1290 km on it and I love the way it bounces over potholes and squirts up hills.

Dig! Dig! Dust it off and oil it up and report back :D :D

Oh, yea, seats

Never seems that a bike comes with the right one. My bike shop lets you test ride most of the models.

But ... great that you got it! Keep working on getting the fit that feels right - it's totally worth it.

I got a folding bike that really expands my options.

you can spend less and be less.

it generally costs less to go with the flow.

Do wht you can! If you can't... you can't. Find other ways to be and give :)

I was going to stick some things in the ground (totally new at this so don't expect much!) ... but it's supposed to dip below the freezing point tonight. I wondered if it would matter if the silly kernels were still below the ground.

Too cheap would be a blunder. The cheap things aren't really made to be ridden - more to be taken out a few times and then sat in the garage. Depending on where you are it can be a challenge to find a bike person who understands commuting needs - lots of times a bike nerd is into goin' fast ... or l...

GET THE BIKE :D :D :D Then find your route and practice it... Set a goal for getting it done... You'll wonder why you waited! even if you don't bike to work right away... consider teh "two mile challenge" per www.2milechallenge.com or http://www.friendsjournal.org/friends-dont-let-friends-...

Im in a similar spot. Lots of tomatoes and peppers in little pots getting light inside, and a packet of corn ... I have a quarter acre yard with lots of sun and alas, lots of creeping charlie, too. NOt sure hwen to stick the things outside ('cept I know they have to get bigger) and not sure what the...

DOn't know from the kid issues but tossing a vote in for paying extra for quality and people who know what they're doing. If you're going to use the thing and put miles on it...

I got an xtracycle myself and am inordinately fond of it for hauling just about everything.

It's totally do-able. The more you do it, the easier it will get. I have a 6 mile commute (one-way) through this college town. At first it was an event. I figured out my route (practiced it on a weekend), read a lot about how to ride in traffic and practiced that, too.. and then I was working part t...