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Old 12-30-2008, 09:34 AM   #5 (permalink)
rykoala
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Hmmm.... didn't realize I was going to have to brace for impact on this one!

Unfortunately I cannot bike to work, as I am a mobile computer tech. I did used to commute for 3+ years 12mi/day on a fixed gear, later 20mi/day on a recumbent that I built for myself.

I realize that this thing is a brick. I drive very conservatively, don't mash the gas, etc. My main worry was that wing on the back. I'll recheck the tire pressure but IIRC I already aired those up to sidewall maximum. Its worth rechecking though.

As for the driving tips, I've looked through them and I do as much as possible. I coast down hills (putting it in neutral) when they are steep and long, I don't drive insanely fast, and I don't load it down with tons of junk.

Thanks for the responses. I *am* looking at getting something more FE for a work vehicle (thread here: http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...long-6528.html) but for now I have to make lemons out of lemonade. When I bought this truck I didn't have to drive it so much, I had a different job and bike commuted...
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