Bikes On Campus

Colleges and Universities A-Z Stanford University
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<p>So the primary mode of transportation at Stanford is the bicycle. I'm going to have one there, but i have a few questions.</p>

<p>I'm from the east coast. If i wanted to take the bike i have now, i'd have to ship it there, which could be more hassle than its worth. Do people (especially those who have to fly) ship their own bikes, or do they usually buy them there?</p>

<p>If the new frosh do buy bikes when they get there, where do they get them? What do seniors do with their bikes? Is there any kind of exchange with the departing senior class, to buy a used bike?</p>

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<p>there’s a huge bike shop on campus.
in the student union…you can either rent a bike there for the year (which isn’t too terribly expensive) or just buy one or whatever.</p>

<p>as for buying a used one from an upperclassman, i dunno…
i assume they sell their bikes back to the bike shop.</p>

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<p>[Campus</a> Bike Shop - On Campus Serving Stanford and the Bay Area](<a href=“http://campusbikeshop.com/]Campus”>http://campusbikeshop.com/)</p>

<p>This website says it all about bikes at Stanford. You can purchase a bike online over the summer and it will be all ready for you when you arrive on campus in the fall. There are different packages depending on what extra equipment you may want. You can pay for storage over the summer. Find out about this by clicking on “New Student Bike Purchase Program.”</p>

<p>We are from the midwest, so my S got his bike this way and is very happy with it and the services the shop provides.</p>

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<p>thanks guys! this is pretty muck exactly what i was looking/hoping for.</p>

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<p>what % of the student body uses bikes, would you say?</p>

<p>say im not that much of a bike-rider… would i be the odd one out?</p>

<p>plus i kind of think bike riding is lame.
no offense or anything, just a personal opinion. also, it has no reasoning</p>

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<p>Pretty much everyone rides bikes. 90% at least, probably more like 95%, maybe even higher.</p>

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<p>As I said in a previous post, my S has a bike on the Stanford campus. He has found that he doesn’t need to use it much, though. Sometimes he has classes that are fairly far apart and doesn’t have much time to get there, so in that case he will ride. He also occasionally uses his bike when going off campus, so he is glad that he has one.</p>

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<p>longboard ftw</p>

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<p>longboards are just for the kids who want to look cool.</p>

<p>haha jk. but i do think that longboards are less efficient than bikes for getting around, especially a half decent road bike.</p>

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<p>psh. long boards are the way to go.</p>

<p>I agree though, some kids use them just to “look cool” when they can’t really skate. I’ve been skating for years though and it’s the easiest thing for me.</p>

<ol>
<li><p>Dont have to lock it up, look for a place to park, remember a lock/combo, worry about getting it stolen etc. just bring it with you anywhere you go.</p></li>
<li><p>with soft, large wheels and good bearings, the ride can be as effortless as a bike</p></li>
<li><p>can weave through people easier and less bulky</p></li>
<li><p>dont have to blend in to the mass of kids who ride bikes! fhlkjfhlskaf bike armyyy</p></li>
<li><p>cheaper</p></li>
</ol>

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<p>Get a road bike (w/ dropdown handlebars and thin tires). It costs more but saves your so much energy. Plus, it feels cool to pass people pedaling hard on their regular mountain/comfort bikes lol :)</p>

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<p>Hey Colbs, where can you buy a longboard in Palo Alto/Stanford campus area?</p>

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<p>@1230wc
i decided i’m gonna take my fuji road bike. i’m gonna work on fixing it up this summer - its almost too nice to take to campus, i’m gonna need a good lock :P</p>