 Hello interwebs. I'm Amanda and welcome to Purefix TV. This week, we're gonna learn how to set up your bike as the ultimate commuting machine. I'm here in the workshop with George again. How's it going George? How's it going Amanda? If someone just bought a bike and they plan on using it mostly for commuting, what's the best way to set it up for them? I can show you a few things that I've done to this bike that makes it a perfect commuter. Great. All right, so the first thing I did was I put bullhorn handlebars on there. These are really good because you have three hand positions. So if you're wanting to go fast, you can be aerodynamic and you can also use the leverage of the handlebars to climb hills. The second thing I did was made sure that I had two brakes. I have a front brake and I have a rear brake where you're at. The reason why I did this is because out in the street in the early morning when you're going to work, there's a lot of cars that are trying to get to work and they don't really care about you necessarily. So you have to be able to stop quickly. So aside from trying to look cool, it's a lot smarter and, you know, it actually keeps the ride fun. Third thing I did was I got some tires that are a little bigger than typical. I got some thick slicks that were 28C. They may not be as small and have as high as a pressure to go fast, but they definitely take the potholes better. They feel good and you get a good ride out of it. I put this fender on there so when it is raining, the water doesn't kick up on your back and leave a skunk trail because it can look pretty funny and it's also uncomfortable. Another thing that could be considered one of the most important things is a light. What I put on here was an LED light that's easily detached. They're very bright. They last a long time. And also when you lock up your bike, you can take them off, put them in your pocket. You don't have to worry about somebody coming and taking them for their own. It's easy as pushing a button. You have a white for the front and you have a red for the rear. If you press the button again, you get flashing. It catches more attention to the driver's eye. So another thing that you could bypass, but I think it's a smart move, is to get a deep wheel set. These are 50 millimeters. What these do is they cause more stiffness in the wheel. Therefore, it doesn't flex as much and you're going to be able to keep the wheel strong, tight and straight as you go through the city streets. And lastly, Amanda, you definitely want to protect your ride, your investment and what you have fun on. So what I suggest is you get a lock. Sometimes you can get two. But what I have here is I have a U-lock made by Kryptonite. It works really well. You could put it up against posts and you can carry it easily. There's a bracket. Also, people like to slide them in between their belt. And another idea is to use the Kryptonite chain lock. Pretty heavy duty, which means it's going to save you. It's a lot to carry, but it's worth it in the end. Because when you go outside, you want to go back to your bike and ride home with a smile on your face. The last thing I suggest is that you get a helmet. You're definitely going to need this on a daily commute because you want to stay safe. All right. Thanks, George. So I'm going to take this to work now. Aren't you already at work? Yeah, I guess you're right. If you have any questions, hit us up on our Twitter at purefixTV or leave a comment below. I'll catch you guys next time.