Comments on: Seattle Weather Smackdown

By: Vintage-bicycle Mike

Vintage-bicycle Mike — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:07:22 +0000

Really impressed by your determination. In weather like that I prefer to take the bus, although I love to bicycle – in decent weather.

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By: Tim King

Tim King — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 08:48:18 +0000

Thanks all for the comments!

Smudgemo — I appreciate the saddle concern. I thought it was dry today, but I think it was just frozen. It’s definitely softer. It’s amazing what the kids can handle once they decide it’s normal. Our daughter is already there — the boy is just a little softer. He’ll get there!

Val — I actually debated about leaving the rain gear at home and decided “hey, it’s the xtracycle, it’s not like I’m going to notice the load!” I’m using the Montana Pitch Blend stuff the Wall Bike seems to like but I think I’m going to pick up some Obenauf’s LP

Patrick — Welcome and thanks for the nice words. I’ll have to tell my realtor cousin that it’s OK to park the SUV. He’s got a sweet vintage Paramount that he could be (should be) riding!

And Kathleen …Day 2 is right here. Don’t worry, I don’t plan to document _every_ day!

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By: Kathleen on Information

Kathleen on Information — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 02:47:48 +0000

Very nice! I’m impressed that you rode on your first day of work. How was the day 2 commute?

By: Patrick

Patrick — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:22:17 +0000

First, my wife and I love the website! Next, hailing from Chicago the only thing I can say about winter riding here is usually there is no hail….usually. Last, keep it up! I am working on my wife to incorporate a bigger biking lifestyle…but I was always a rider but slowly but surely. Anyway, I am a realtor and you should see some of the looks I get pulling up on a bike to show a property! I usually have to explain this is a choice and not due to some court imposed lack of a car…but more and more commuters here every week and we’re so darn flat hopefully there’ll be a bigger crew riding every year.
Have a great day!

By: Val

Val — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 19:14:28 +0000

Lots of folks are linking to this one, but it seems appropriate here, too: http://tinyurl.com/ysm9bs One nice thing about a cargo bike is that you can carry much more clothing than you need at your time of departure. Maybe an umbrella for the passenger? Hand warmers, anyone? The weather is a challenge, for sure, but with your hauling ability, the tools you use against it are limited only by your imagination. Ride warm!
Oh, yes, and as for the Brooks, just make sure it dries out completely, and condition with Proofide, or (even better) Obenauf’s LP ( http://www.obenaufs.com/ ). It’ll be fine, as long as you avoid stretching it too much when wet.