# Multi-mode commuting in Metro Manila

**URL:** <https://www.stridaforum.com/t/multi-mode-commuting-in-metro-manila/1186>\
**Category:** General Strida Chat\
**Created:** [July 7, 2016, 1:48am UTC](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/multi-mode-commuting-in-metro-manila/1186 "2016-07-07T01:48:54Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![Blumentritt](https://www.stridaforum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/da6949/32.png) [@Blumentritt](https://www.stridaforum.com/u/Blumentritt)\
**Post date:** [July 7, 2016, 1:48am UTC](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/multi-mode-commuting-in-metro-manila/1186/1 "2016-07-07T01:48:54Z")

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Hello,

Is there anybody here who commutes daily in multi-mode in Metro Manila? I am considering a new job (more or less 8 am to 5 pm) in Makati. The plan is as follows:

1. 15 Minute Strida ride to LRT 2 Station Katipunan.
2. LRT 2 ride Katipunan to Cubao.
3. Change from LRT 2 to MRT 3 (15 minutes).
4. MRT 3 ride from Cubao to Buendia.
5. 15 Minute Strida ride to office in Salcedo Village.

Many years ago when I tried to catch the connection in Cubao, trains would come in, doors would open, nobody would leave, and nobody could enter as the trains where hopelessly full. I ended up taking a cab on EDSA.

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**Author:** ![Blumentritt](https://www.stridaforum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/da6949/32.png) [@Blumentritt](https://www.stridaforum.com/u/Blumentritt)\
**Post date:** [July 7, 2016, 2:05am UTC](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/multi-mode-commuting-in-metro-manila/1186/2 "2016-07-07T02:05:02Z")

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The above was posted by Blumentritt, not Guest. Anyway, some add on questions:

1. Are there any problems bringing the Strida on the train during rush hours?
2. Rather than using my Strida LT I am considering to get the EVO with 3 speed gearbox. Would that be an advisable investment? I guess the question is about the trade off of speed versus weight.
3. A completely different approach would be to put the Strida into the trunk and drive in a car with my wife to Fort Bonifacio (her workplace) and take the Strida from there. Are people doing that? I only see people using racing bikes but never have seen a Strida biker.

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**Author:** ![remPH](https://www.stridaforum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/4bbf92/32.png) [@remPH](https://www.stridaforum.com/u/remPH)\
**Post date:** [May 8, 2019, 9:19am UTC](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/multi-mode-commuting-in-metro-manila/1186/3 "2019-05-08T09:19:41Z")

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Hi Blumentritt!

I know it’s been 3 years since you posted here. I just got my Strida last week and is also planning a bi-modal way of transportation in Manila.

How was your Strida? You still have it? Were you able to use it as you planned? OTW to work.

Rem