Any Starbuck's(coffee) Addicts?

[SheFly]

Hey SheFly,

We are both coffee addicts! I grind my own coffee and we have an expresso machine (her name is Sylvia, no joke, she came with a name) that is so complicated to use that I can't even begin to approach it. My husband is an amateur barista and my older son actually was a barista at Continental Cafe for 3 years.
I often say that coffee is my only vice. The worst thing about commuting to work is that I have to drink the school coffee unless the day before I ride in, I remember to tell my colleague to bring me some when he stops. Seriously, we should ride to a coffee place one day. (It can be a recovery day for you).

Robyn

Sadly, coffe is not my only addiction - I'm also addicted to cycling . Now combining the two - THAT'S a great idea! We'll definitely have to plan this for this summer...

On another [similar] note, does anyone know of a thermos that will fit in a water bottle cage?

SheFly

[Pax]

...On another [similar] note, does anyone know of a thermos that will fit in a water bottle cage?...

Yup, Trek's new "Soho" urban bike comes with a thermos/commuter coffee cup designed for a water bottle cage, they sell the thermos separately (I asked ).

[surgtech1956]

Queen - are LBS going to sell these thermos or are they available online from Trek??? Have to get me one.

[SheFly]

Queen - are LBS going to sell these thermos or are they available online from Trek??? Have to get me one.

I just looked these up online (thanks, Queen!). You can buy direct from Trek for $14.99...

SheFly

[Pax]

Queen - are LBS going to sell these thermos or are they available online from Trek??? Have to get me one.

My LBS has one on the shelf. It looks like a commuter coffee cup (stainless) but is supposed to not leak when bounced around on the bike...I almost bought the Soho ($1150) instead of the 7.5 ($750) cuz I like the cup so much.

[madscot13]

On another [similar] note, does anyone know of a thermos that will fit in a water bottle cage?

SheFly

To my roommates' dismay, I have several coffee containters that fit in my water bottle cage.

1. Aletta grand canister is what I currently use on a day to day basis (it has a little storage spot I use for a ten spot and my keys. I can't drink and ride with this one but I use it anyways.

2. standard .5 liter canister- more expensive and you can't sip from it but it keeps it nice and warm
http://www.rei.com/online/Search.do?...hermos&x=0&y=0

3. Nissan leakproof backpack bottle (JMW-500)- What I will probably buy at the midwest Mountaineering sale this weekend! This one you can definitely drink and ride with at the same time


cheers and happy drinking

[Crankin]

I seriously thought of buying the coffee thermos for the bottle cage, for my commutes, but I really do like to bring 2 bottles filled with my water from home, so I can drink one during the day and have one for the ride home. On the days I drive, I have a Starbucks thermos.
I guess I have 2 addictions, too, SheFly. OK, now I have to arrange for my colleague to bring my coffee in on Thursday AND Friday, because I am going to try and commute both days. I need to make my goal of 1,000 miles by June1st. And tomorrow I am taking a personal day, to go on a group ride. Is that not addiction??????