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@Nvenn 5035 wrote:

Hey guys! My name is Nicole. I just moved from Arizona. If anyone wants to go on a ride with me I go everyday in the morning let me know

Welcome, Capitol Hill Bikes also has group rides Sunday morning.

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I would say that a 32oz bottle from 10 stories would possibly kill you if it hit you in the head. You going 8-10mph, though you weren’t going directly towards it, still adds more force. The bottle probably nearing top speed from the pull of gravity depending if the coward threw it, or just let it drop. Which would have to be around 50mph. I think the only reason it wouldn’t kill you would be due to where exactly it hit you and how flexible the bottle is. Imagine someone (who has played a few years of baseball) throwing it at the back of your head as hard as they could from 5 feet away. That’s about how hard it would hit you. You would certainly be knocked out, with a concussion and maybe bleeding around your brain.

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At first I thought, there’s no way my bike lock can harm a mature tree with a healthy amount of bark, but then I thought of how many people would use the same tree if it was in the right spot. Good post. I would have never thought about it if I didnt read it here.

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Cool post. Vimeo is great!

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@StopMeansStop 4912 wrote:

I suggest OP skip getting shoes and pedals and use sneakers and the plastic jobbers that came with the bike. Get used to your ride before you start messing around with locking in.

Good idea StopMeansStop. Itll be a great way to really feel the difference when I put on the clipless.

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@Dirt 4879 wrote:

This is an interesting thread! Thanks for contributing.

Thanks for all the responses, everyone! I’ve learned so much already and have barely been out on the street.

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@PotomacCyclist 4871 wrote:

I don’t remember if this was mentioned, but a bento box is a nice and inexpensive addition to any bike.QUOTE]

Thanks PotomacCyclist, I will check that out. Any thing that can take the backpack off me.

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I really should buy local. I go against my economic beliefs a little when I buy online. I wish it wasn’t so easy to do it! My local shop is pretty small and I am not sure about their customer service just yet but I think I will stop buy and test the waters. After all, Sidi does name them as a product carrier.

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I’m looking at Sidi now. There are some great prices on pricepoint.com, guess I will try some on somewhere first to get a size and then order online if its cheaper. I wish I lived closer to some shops. Suitland doesnt have much :p

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haha, yea no kidding.

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Without posting a new thread, can I ask about shoes? I have pedals, cleats and am waiting to pull the trigger on a pair of shoes. I was told not to buy online until I’ve gone into a shop and tried them on. Should I do this? It’s much easier to just buy them now. If I know they are good shoes and have a good idea what size to order. Is it worth the effort?

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@Dirt 4806 wrote:

I think there’s a 12-step program for that.

There must be haha. I think the largest hurdle will be commuting in an area where no one else owns a bike. I will keep in mind all of my friends in the forum. I might go on a group ride or over at Mt Vernon on the weekend to at least see others out. Thanks for all the informational posts, especially yours on saddle sores Dirt. I scan the forum for articles like that constantly, soaking up as much as possible, keeping myself “in the loop”.

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@Greenbelt 4795 wrote:

Nice. And to show you’re a true commuter, as soon as it arrives you must immediately start plastering it all over with bright reflective stickers!

Aww, do I have to? haha

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Here’s my next question. Is all this unnecessary if all I am doing is commuting and starting a new hobby? I have almost paid as much for my outfit then I have my bike. I dont want to be “that guy”, but I can see how it could happen often.

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@RESTONTODC 4776 wrote:

Yes, it’s acceptable but it might be too hot during summer. You also can try the MTB shorts if you’re not comfortable in spandex.

Thanks Rick,
I guess I just didnt like the selection on MTB shorts that REI had. They looked a lot like skateboarding shorts. The shorts and shirt I bought are made by Novara, both on clearance so the price was right.

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