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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-23-23, 07:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,139
Posted By Cyclerock

Hi. I am curious, what size is your frame?

Hi. I am curious, what size is your frame?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-19-23, 11:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,139
Posted By Cyclerock

Tire clearance

I am very late to the party, but am posting in case anyone is researching this Fuji Ace. This is an 'fyi'. I have one of these too and got 700x35 to fit, I have a non-stock fork on it and rim width...
Forum: Northeast
01-18-16, 11:19 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,486
Posted By Cyclerock

Before the Bayonne Bridge was getting worked on,...

Before the Bayonne Bridge was getting worked on, I biked over it a few times on route to going over the GWB and onto NYC. I did a few routes, depending on where I started.
Forum: Northeast
10-12-15, 11:14 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,614
Posted By Cyclerock

Worth It

I agree. This is a fun ride. A 'serious', racer type, might think it is too leisurely, but I enjoy it. It is a great way to see the borough without having to make your own route.
Forum: Northeast
07-02-15, 11:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,084
Posted By Cyclerock

Return It

I am getting to this post late. That bike was an absolute horrible choice. I would return it immediately. You are probably still able to do so. It is the worst bike for the type of riding you said...
Forum: Northeast
04-06-15, 10:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,095
Posted By Cyclerock

Thanks for posting this. I've done this ride a...

Thanks for posting this. I've done this ride a few times. On years where I did not have time for many stops, I made it to at least one or two. It is important for people to know they can go to as...
Forum: Northeast
02-20-15, 02:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,519
Posted By Cyclerock

My suggestions: Follow along using Google Maps...

My suggestions: Follow along using Google Maps bicycling feature:

Brooklyn: Bike 1/2 the Prospect Park loop counter clockwise. Look for a sign on the right and exit at Park Circle. (Use Google...
Forum: Northeast
01-29-15, 01:10 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 14,326
Posted By Cyclerock

I've done both the 5 Boro & full Century numerous...

I've done both the 5 Boro & full Century numerous times. The Century is on roads you can ride any day. The 5 Boro allows you to ride on highways that you only get to be on that day. The 5 Boro entry...
Forum: Northeast
01-20-15, 03:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,312
Posted By Cyclerock

There was cyclocross practice at Randall's...

There was cyclocross practice at Randall's Island, easily accessible from Manhattan. See this link: http://www.nycvelo.com/wed-night-cross-practice-on-randalls-island/
Forum: Northeast
01-20-15, 03:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 876
Posted By Cyclerock

There is a bus, with a front bike rack, that...

There is a bus, with a front bike rack, that takes cyclists over the bridge. Riders use it on days when the paths are not open.
Forum: Northeast
12-29-14, 03:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,066
Posted By Cyclerock

Eastbound Plowing

I have seen the path plowed from Flatbush Ave eastward so that the person that raises the drawbridge can drive to the parking spot along the route.
Forum: Northeast
10-31-14, 10:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,325
Posted By Cyclerock

Not bad. You have a good majority of traffic-free...

Not bad. You have a good majority of traffic-free miles, combined with on-street painted lanes, scenic views, a historic spot or two.
Forum: Northeast
07-24-14, 01:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,666
Posted By Cyclerock

I'd like to say that when I did this path years...

I'd like to say that when I did this path years ago it 'stopped' on Main St / Rt 119, while heading north, but I knew it continued.

I do not know if signage was added since then, but it was tough...
Forum: Northeast
02-11-14, 12:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 824
Posted By Cyclerock

If you email the DOT website,...

If you email the DOT website, http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/home/home.shtml, or call '311' in NYC, they will most definitely mail you a paper copy, unless they have no more. In that case, you...
Forum: Northeast
01-30-14, 10:35 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,131
Posted By Cyclerock

I hear what you are saying. The ride is a PITA,...

I hear what you are saying. The ride is a PITA, and I have done it a bunch of times, but it is still fun for me. Like you, I was intrigued by that 2nd email from Bike New York, because the ride...
Forum: Northeast
01-23-14, 11:59 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,796
Posted By Cyclerock

"The Hub" is not totally gone. See my separate...

"The Hub" is not totally gone. See my separate post. They may have limited hours in the winter, and / or, surface with a restructuring come spring.
Forum: Northeast
01-23-14, 11:54 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,796
Posted By Cyclerock

I spoke to George from the "Hub". As of last...

I spoke to George from the "Hub". As of last week, he said they are going to stay open, but may divide the space. If that idea doesn't work out, he has other ideas.. (relocate, etc). He did put some...
Forum: Northeast
01-06-14, 11:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,089
Posted By Cyclerock

Tradition of respondiong to old posts.

Times-Up, in Brooklyn, has a truing stand, and dishing tool. They may not have a spoke tensionometer. It is a comfortable atmosphere there.

The T.U. rides are super fun, but not so much of a work...
Forum: Northeast
12-10-13, 09:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,602
Posted By Cyclerock

You are looking for, "particularly New Yorkish".....

You are looking for, "particularly New Yorkish".. I don't really understand why you are so particular about this.
Forum: Northeast
10-28-13, 01:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 945
Posted By Cyclerock

I agree. This is a very fun ride. Even for the...

I agree. This is a very fun ride. Even for the most 'hardcore' of riders, there are some hills towards the end.
Forum: Northeast
10-15-13, 04:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,269
Posted By Cyclerock

Ft. Lee, NJ

Ft. Lee Rd, (In Ft. Lee, NJ), has a serious, 1 mile hill. It is a mile from the GWB.

To get there from Manhattan via bike: Go left once off the GWB bike path. Make the first right, then quick...
Forum: Northeast
09-04-13, 09:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,279
Posted By Cyclerock

I know of the bridge work and have been reading...

I know of the bridge work and have been reading about it for a while, but not everyone uses the walkway for, "recreational reason", as stated. When living on Staten Island, I biked over the Bayonne...
Forum: Northeast
08-29-13, 10:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,238
Posted By Cyclerock

[QUOTE=Dahon.Steve;15871860]This is a foot path...

[QUOTE=Dahon.Steve;15871860]This is a foot path on the current Goethals bridge. You can see it on Google maps and I've known quite a few people that used it at one time. Lets face the facts, they...
Forum: Northeast
08-14-13, 11:19 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 775
Posted By Cyclerock

[QUOTE=Ferdinand NYC;15953680]The tunnel is just...

[QUOTE=Ferdinand NYC;15953680]The tunnel is just south of Grand Central, in the 30s. There is apparantly some kind of sound exhibit in there. But, when I found that you couldn't ride through, I lost...
Forum: Northeast
08-01-13, 01:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 775
Posted By Cyclerock

In Manhattan Aug 3, 10, 17th,"Summer Streets". Fun Event!

Awesome biking opportunity and fun for everyone! From 7:00 am to 1:00 pm, nearly seven miles of NYC’s streets are opened for people to play, walk, bike; extending from the Brooklyn Bridge to Central...
Forum: Northeast
06-18-13, 12:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,238
Posted By Cyclerock

I rode from Staten Island over the Bayonne Bridge...

I rode from Staten Island over the Bayonne Bridge a few times, and continued north to the GW Bridge and over into Manhattan. When taking the Ferry back to S.I., you make a loop. There is also the...
Forum: Northeast
06-18-13, 12:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,238
Posted By Cyclerock

There is no bike bath on the Geothals. That is...

There is no bike bath on the Geothals. That is common knowledge. However, the plan for a replacement bridge for the Goethals includes a bike path.
Forum: Northeast
06-14-13, 09:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,238
Posted By Cyclerock

My route

I have circled Staten Island a few times. Although, it is hard to truly encircle it, but we did it the best we could.

Starting near the ferry, and going counter-clockwise, a friend and I took...
Forum: Northeast
05-20-13, 10:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 738
Posted By Cyclerock

I biked in, but I am not in Long Island, either....

I biked in, but I am not in Long Island, either. I also attended the, Bike-To-Work-Day after-party / small bike show, under the Manhattan Bridge. Also, Queens, is not Long Island. There are different...
Forum: Northeast
04-16-13, 10:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 756
Posted By Cyclerock

I saw this movie at Times Up!'s, (times-up.org),...

I saw this movie at Times Up!'s, (times-up.org), movie night, for free, the week before it played on Long Island. I wouldn't call it a 'must see', but it was cool. It came off as a video journal of a...
Forum: Northeast
03-25-13, 11:09 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,799
Posted By Cyclerock

I am not knocking Brands, but if you want a...

I am not knocking Brands, but if you want a serious commuting shop, take a trip into Manhattan, or Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Some of those shops are soley about the traveling cyclist.
Forum: Northeast
03-18-13, 09:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,231
Posted By Cyclerock

A NYC based environmental group, Times Up!, has...

A NYC based environmental group, Times Up!, has an annual folding bike festival and ride. T.U. puts on a ton of fun rides!
http://times-up.org/index.php?page=folds-up-ride
Forum: Northeast
03-18-13, 09:15 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 28,976
Posted By Cyclerock

NYC Bicycle Map

I wholeheartedly suggest getting a NYC Bicycle Map. See the link:

http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/bicyclists/bikemaps.shtml

Updated editions are printed every spring. They are very easy to...
Forum: Northeast
03-04-13, 11:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,531
Posted By Cyclerock

Local, but not close

Since you are in Brooklyn, if you want to stay on the 'mainland', you can check out Long Island camping sites. Some can be really far east. Call the associated phone numbers on the sites because at...
Forum: Northeast
02-28-13, 01:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,531
Posted By Cyclerock

Great Idea!

I don't know of any local bike camping groups, but I plan on trying it once it gets warm. I have never bike camped either. Where were you planning on trekking to?
Forum: Northeast
01-28-13, 11:50 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,410
Posted By Cyclerock

Dahon Steve, Don't forget about the Tour de...

Dahon Steve, Don't forget about the Tour de Staten Island or the Tour de Queens!
Forum: Northeast
01-28-13, 11:45 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,410
Posted By Cyclerock

Stacy, The ride always went up a ton of money...

Stacy, The ride always went up a ton of money every year. If what you said about the NYPD charging the city, that would only explain the recent increase. I may be wrong here, but I believe it was $72...
Forum: Northeast
01-28-13, 11:37 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,410
Posted By Cyclerock

Zac, The NYC Cent. used to be as you said. A long...

Zac, The NYC Cent. used to be as you said. A long time ago, the Bronx was the first borough you rode in when you left Manhattan. (The Bronx Zoo was the first rest stop). However, since most everyone...
Forum: Northeast
01-23-13, 12:16 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,410
Posted By Cyclerock

From what I know, 2012 registration was a...

From what I know, 2012 registration was a 'lottery' thing, where you paid $5, non refundable, for a CHANCE to actually register. The official website makes a point to say that 2013 sign-ups will be...
Forum: Northeast
01-16-13, 09:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,791
Posted By Cyclerock

For a change of pace, try......

For a change of pace, try... http://times-up.org/calendar/calendar.php.

You won't get a workout. The rides are social, hangouts, but a lot of them are fun. Try the Central Park Moonlight ride....
Forum: Northeast
11-14-12, 11:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,053
Posted By Cyclerock

Some of those tools are obsolete, no longer made...

Some of those tools are obsolete, no longer made to remove older freewheels. It is quite possible that a decent bike shop may not even have the tools. Bike shops, that have been around for a while,...
Forum: Northeast
10-22-12, 10:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,014
Posted By Cyclerock

If you hung around a little longer you would have...

If you hung around a little longer you would have seen an abundance of pizza arrive. By that time, many people left and you can have as much pizza as you want. This was at the end, when things were...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-12, 08:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,613
Posted By Cyclerock

Don't Ride It

I just came across this old post and wanted to share some info.

We had 2 Peugeot Galaxies in the family. They were recalled when I got them, and were supposed to be destroyed, but for years were...
Forum: Northeast
10-08-12, 03:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,309
Posted By Cyclerock

http://gothamist.com/2011/09/04/east_side_greenway...

http://gothamist.com/2011/09/04/east_side_greenway_deal_would_creat.php

This is an older article stating that there, one day, could be major improvements for the east side.
Forum: Northeast
10-08-12, 02:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,014
Posted By Cyclerock

I agree with 1nterceptor.

I agree with 1nterceptor.
Forum: Northeast
08-29-12, 03:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 902
Posted By Cyclerock

I agree with you. Recently I was heading downtown...

I agree with you. Recently I was heading downtown on the east side and chose the greenway over the streets, due to the lack of lights. Even with the tile-like ground, the congestion, and lack of...
Forum: Northeast
08-29-12, 03:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,547
Posted By Cyclerock

Great reviews and photos! I just may have to do...

Great reviews and photos! I just may have to do this ride next time.

I recently biked on the Walkway over the Hudson, and some of the west side of the connecting path, but would like to see more...
Forum: Northeast
05-30-12, 02:11 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,810
Posted By Cyclerock

I have ridden in several US States, (for on road...

I have ridden in several US States, (for on road and off road), and have seen lots of paths. If you find it the path boring, don't ride it, Crybaby.
Forum: Northeast
05-23-12, 12:26 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,810
Posted By Cyclerock

I agree. That was a real sour-puss complaint. It...

I agree. That was a real sour-puss complaint. It is a very interesting path.
Forum: Northeast
05-08-12, 02:18 PM
Replies: 495
Views: 28,999
Posted By Cyclerock

Get well, soon.

Get well, soon.
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