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Originally posted by goldenchimpy View Post
I was the same way until I read the trauma scan on a guy who works in my department. He had a horrible looking head ct with multiple bleeds. If I can lower my chance of that happening to myself by wearing a helmet then sign me up.
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Originally posted by fatlittlepig View PostMy kids wear, I don’t. I prob would if I were commuting.
Most drivers do not like sharing the road with bicycle riders.
By wearing one, you would also set a good example for your kids.
Ok, off my soapbox now.
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Originally posted by burritos View Post
Mountain biking for 20 years now. Have had 3 concussions from falls(none in the last 14 years since kids and being more careful). Generally, the falls happen when you don't expect it.
When I first started cycling, I recall an experienced cyclists decided to ride her bike to a local store. For some reason, she decided to ride without her helmet "since I'm only going around the block". She ended up being involved in a slow speed crash and hit her head very hard on the sidewalk. She suffered very bad brain trauma and was in rehab for a year. Not sure what is going on with her now.
Its the slow speed crashes that are usually more dangerous. At a higher speed, you may get a broken clavicle but its usually a lot of road rash....but I'm talking racing here, mostly
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Originally posted by burritos View PostDoes anyone here use a full carbon fiber road bike for commuting? Is that overkill?
When I do commute to work by bike, I use my full carbon gravel bike. The wheels are 700x38 tubeless. Not as fast of a ride but I feel more secure if I have to cut thru grass/dirt.
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Originally posted by burritos View PostDoes anyone here use a full carbon fiber road bike for commuting? Is that overkill?
I love the road bike for my long, fast weekend rides in the country, but it is definitely not a good bike in the city. The riding position is too low on the road bike - in the city I prefer to be more upright to see traffic and pedestrians. I use flat pedals in the city to be able to put my foot down quickly at stop signs and for obstacles vs having tight cleats on the road bike. A good carbon road bike does not carry panniers, but my commuter bike can haul a load. I have a bell to warn pedestrians on my commuter bike, but I wouldn't be caught dead riding a road bike with a bell.Last edited by Neuro-doc; 05-31-2020, 08:42 AM.
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Originally posted by burritos View PostDoes anyone here use a full carbon fiber road bike for commuting? Is that overkill?
As has been previously stated on this forum, the correct number of bikes to own is n+1 where n is the number of bikes currently owned. Road bikes are things of beauty and speed, and should not be wasted on a commute to work. Have a different bike for your daily ride to the clinic.
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Originally posted by Neuro-doc View Post
It is definitely not overkill to have a full carbon road bike.
As has been previously stated on this forum, the correct number of bikes to own is n+1 where n is the number of bikes currently owned. Road bikes are things of beauty and speed, and should not be wasted on a commute to work. Have a different bike for your daily ride to the clinic.
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It's been a year. As a physician to any other physician(or others with high achieving personality traits) who have or are considering bike commuting, I recommend it. Best low cost convenient life hack decision I've made in a long time. On par with IF. I would say complimentary.
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I have always thought about biking to work, not having a shower is a negative , at least for the first few patients of the day. But most important I thought it might actually be a negative on good health due to the roads traveled and cars on the way to work, maybe I will look for an electric bike that can go faster.
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Originally posted by Random1 View PostI have always thought about biking to work, not having a shower is a negative , at least for the first few patients of the day. But most important I thought it might actually be a negative on good health due to the roads traveled and cars on the way to work, maybe I will look for an electric bike that can go faster.
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