Bike Commute Design Essay
 

Hello,
I am currently writing an essay for my IB (International Baccalaureate) diploma. I am looking into designing a better commuter bicycle, but I need data in order to establish what that means. Would the CD Community be willing to answer this survey so that I may begin work on the design process? I will post the rest of the design work as my project continues.

Survey Here

Thank you all for your time

Re: Bike Commute Design Essay
 

Done! wish you luck on your IB essay, i have mine comming up next year :ahh:

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Done as well, good luck to you.

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I "bike commute" to robotics meetings so I did it as well.

Good luck!

Re: Bike Commute Design Essay
 

Good luck! I assume this is for your EE? Hope it all goes well. :)

(I also completed the survey. For those wondering, its very short and would take no longer than a minute to complete)

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done. Team 2134 and myself wishes you the best of luck.

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Can't stress this part heavily enough. If you can help a person in less then a minute, at no cost to yourself, and not even giving out your personal info...What are you waiting for? Let's give him our full support CD.

Jason

A note to nnfuller: I expect an update at some point. Afterall, I did invest a minute and I only have so many of those in life.:p Just kidding, hope it helped a little and good luck with the essay.

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Done. Good luck!

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As I stated in the survey, the biggest negative factor for me has been the availability of quality commuting bikes, bike components, and clothing. I bike to work everyday even in bad weather, but have needed to address the problems myself. Hobbyist bicycling is so big here that the serious biking community does not get much attention. It would be great to see Stronger, heavier bike frames and racks. Heavier and more reliable tires. Bike clothing that really keeps you dry in the rain and is made with lots of pockets. Good quality lights that do not cost so much because someone thought they should look cool and be light weight. And how about a panier that does not cost $100, is waterproof, and easy to open and close. The whole bike market seems to be centered around addressing the bike hobbyist, and serious bikers are too small a market to address.

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Done, Good luck!

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Done. It's great that you're getting started on your EE this early, and it sure helps reduce the stress when the deadlines are approaching.

Re: Bike Commute Design Essay
 

done. The survey reminded me how much I hate traffic while biking :D