I haven't timed my walk to work from the new place yet. I've only done it a couple times. It feels LONG. I suspect 25-30mins. Extending from 15-20mins to 25-30 somehow feels dramatic
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My favorite normal-people bike shop: Highland Bikes in Holyoke. Nice people, decent selection, won't ignore you if you're not dropping $3k. They sold transversely his Giant Suede, which is a "comfort bike" (very upright, high handlebars, feet forward of seat so it's slightly recumbent-like), but they also sell fancy road bikes and everything in between.
I've also heard very good things about the Hampshire Bike Exchange.
For such short rides, I wouldn't worry too much about the loss of pedaling power you get from adding shocks. Riding over potholes really sucks (especially North St potholes - ugh).
You should be able to upgrade to disc brakes at any competent bike shop.
Hopefully someone who knows more than me can give you advice on what type of bike to get. I'd recommend looking at hybrids or "city bikes." It sounds like you want a non-sport bike that's decent quality and can take a rack. (Most non-road bikes are built to take a rear rack, so that's not a big concern.)
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I've also heard very good things about the Hampshire Bike Exchange.
For such short rides, I wouldn't worry too much about the loss of pedaling power you get from adding shocks. Riding over potholes really sucks (especially North St potholes - ugh).
You should be able to upgrade to disc brakes at any competent bike shop.
Hopefully someone who knows more than me can give you advice on what type of bike to get. I'd recommend looking at hybrids or "city bikes." It sounds like you want a non-sport bike that's decent quality and can take a rack. (Most non-road bikes are built to take a rear rack, so that's not a big concern.)
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Good luck with the bike search. Sounds tough but then again you are pretty tough yourself.
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