Posts by swiftgull12

silenttrucker67 said:If you're certain they won't miss that, I'll take their word for it.

No, I don't own this specific model, so I can't speak for the manufacturer. You should ask the seller about this exact version if you want to be sure. I bought my own covers on eBay a few years back, and they aren't the same as the ones in the link. I only shared the link to show what I meant (the OP's point). I doubt any neoprene covers would fail to meet that standard—that's the whole reason they exist—but double-check before you buy. Otherwise, it's a great product!

ahaa, I get it now... Thanks!

Btw. your username fits this info perfectly... 😁

Just to expand on my previous point so nobody walks away with half the story: if you're dealing with rain, shoe covers are a total game changer. Something like this. It keeps your sneakers just as dry as everything else. Honestly, sometimes I’ll even toss some basic grocery store plastic bags over them before using the covers, just to be absolutely certain there isn't a single leak—not that they would likely fail anyway. There's actually a great feeling when it's pouring outside and you're so well-protected that the rain can't touch you. It feels like you're defying... 😬

Offtopic: Why can't I edit my own post? Am I going blind or did I just miss the button?

Sure, we all love a good rainstorm... 🙂. A few years back, I used this gear, and I remember it being solid. The company is called Termag, based over at prekratov 66 in New York City. I can't recall the exact price point, but the suit was definitely more expensive than those cheaper, lower-quality alternatives. I ended up losing it during a trip—it fell out of my trunk, damn it. I felt like an idiot, but that's what happens when you're careless... 😁. Now, I'm using some cheap alternative straight from China, and it isn't even close to being good. I had the chance to "test" it yesterday on my commute when it poured relentlessly for an hour. My backside was soaked—it's like the bottom of the suit leaks, which completely defeats the whole purpose. I have another one of these (from China), and if that one fails me during the next storms too, I'm tossing both straight into the trash and heading right back to prekratov! I'm not about to stop cycling just because of a little rain; I guess I'm just stubborn... 🙂. Snow and ice are a different story, and I haven't thought much about those yet (though I've certainly had my fair share of bad experiences)...

Congrats, Jamie Ramos48! 👍 People don't believe it's actually like this until they experience it themselves... 🙂.

Ronald Diaz said:I check these posts daily, and I have to admit, you all are genuinely motivating.😉
I'm spending the next few days training my core since I haven't sat on a bike properly in about four years, and I'm averaging maybe 8-7.5 miles. I'll likely start commuting by bike next week. Driving 45 to 50 minutes for 6.2 miles feels like a waste, especially when the weather is this nice.

Bravo! Trust me, you won't regret the decision. In fact, you'll love it. You know what the best part is? I pick my route to and from work on the fly... 😁. I have several different paths, and I switch it up every single time... 😁😁. How could I ever go back to that miserable, hellish bus ride? Not a chance. (I said that about three years ago, and my mind hasn't changed once)!

ruggedpuma9, feel free to share your experiences. This forum is open to everyone. That said, most cyclists (myself included) will flatly reject the idea of riding an e-bike... 🙂. If I don't want to struggle on climbs or break a sweat—if I want my commute to be effortless—I’ll just grab a motorcycle, a scooter, or whatever those motorized things are called... 😁. A bike is a bike; it implies turning the pedals however you see fit... 🙂. That’s where the essence and the true charm lie. Just my opinion.

For me, it all started like this: since I was about 12, I had an old, beat-up Pony, but it was still rideable. As a kid, I used it to explore every route the MTA buses run through out of San Jose: a small town in Pennsylvania, the Kupa River region, a small village, a small village, a small village, a small village, a rural region, and even out toward the Drought area. One time, I nearly made it all the way to Indianapolis. It was just pure childhood curiosity driving me to push further and see everything. Eventually, the Pony gave up on me, which led to a roughly 20-year break... 🙂. For the last two years, I’ve been back in the saddle, though I've traded the Pony for a Merida trekking bike. I ride it every day to work and back (about 21 miles). On weekends, I go for the occasional long ride. Last year, I rode to the coast. This year, who knows where... 🙂. So, that’s my brief history. What’s yours?