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Oh my god, that looks like so much fun.
Still trying to get the suspension dialled in, which is a bit more time consuming than I'd like, as everything except the compression settings on the fork needs an allen key. I can't just stop and twiddle a dial :-/
I just need to sell the old downhill bike now, and possibly an organ or two to pay for it...
You also need to learn about changing facilities either at the station, on the train, or somewhere nearby. I've tried many options, and prefer the ones where I can get into dry clothes asap. But if I need to cycle at the other end I reluctantly stay in wet clothes until I get to the office.
I use a touring bike, which is sort of like a road bike, but it has 40mm tyres, a steel frame and flared drops.
All of this basically means heavier, slower and more comfy. Get some mudguards (which I finally fitted) and a rack and waterproof panniers and you're away.
My girlfriend has just bought this and, based on her reaction today, is thrilled - basically a slightly beefed road bike with hydraulic discs and points for (now fitted) mudguard and rack. The flat handles are a similar heigh to the flat part of my drops, so still fairly relaxed compared to a "proper" road bike.
https://www.giant-bicycles.com/gb/rapid-2-2018
I also have a *tiny* altura jacket. It's bright red and reflective, and packs into a tiny lightweight bag that can go anywhere. If it's raising, put it on didn't cost a lot in the same and this time of year you can often get waterproofs cheap!
Luckily there are sks raceblades and similar - if your bike is a Giant they have matching guards usually
I don't have waterproof shorts or trousers and it's a problem... Means I won't cycle tomorrow in thunderstorms because it's that bad. I'm ordering some when I find some in a sale!