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Forum: Northeast
02-27-22, 06:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,948
Posted By Dahon.Steve

Holy Cow! This event used to sell out in 5 days...

Holy Cow! This event used to sell out in 5 days or less! I'm able to log on and buy a vest today and it's the end of February! Covid scared away thousands of cyclist for this tour and I don't...
10-20-21, 11:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 745
Posted By Dahon.Steve

The bike mount for the Garmin 64 attaches itself...

The bike mount for the Garmin 64 attaches itself to the handlebar too loose to be of any use. I zip tied the mount to an armband purchased on Amazon and wear it on my wrist. A much better...
01-30-21, 06:22 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,415
Posted By Dahon.Steve

+1000000000000 I could not agree more. The...

+1000000000000

I could not agree more. The New York MTA is burning through hundreds of millions of dollars due to lack of passengers. We are going to see massive transit cuts if the vaccines...
10-30-20, 06:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,624
Posted By Dahon.Steve

I have the Reelight Nova and it's a light to been...

I have the Reelight Nova and it's a light to been seen and not to see. You'll still need a front light to see the road. However, it's always good to have a backup front light and you tend to use it...
Forum: Northeast
10-29-20, 10:50 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 9,724
Posted By Dahon.Steve

I biked over the Goethals bridge during the...

I biked over the Goethals bridge during the summer. What a beautiful ride and much easier than going over the Bayonne Bridge. It's fairly empty but looking over the bridge is truly something that...
10-29-20, 10:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,415
Posted By Dahon.Steve

I'm concerned it won't happen because the current...

I'm concerned it won't happen because the current vaccines offered are far from a 100% cure. Cities are looking at deep cuts into transit since ridership dropped anywhere from 50-70% where it was in...
10-24-20, 09:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,415
Posted By Dahon.Steve

I haven't posted in months but here goes. I used...

I haven't posted in months but here goes. I used to take buses, subways and light rail on a daily basis. Since March, I can count with one hand the number of times I've been on public transit. I...
Forum: Northeast
02-09-20, 09:42 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,162
Posted By Dahon.Steve

The One Boro Bike Tour is back! You get to tour...

The One Boro Bike Tour is back! You get to tour Manhattan and see Queens, Brooklyn and Staten Island on highways. Save yourself the money and visit this site for maps of all New York City bike...
01-18-20, 03:32 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,758
Posted By Dahon.Steve

+1 I would also like to include a product...

+1

I would also like to include a product that helps is Aspercream to help relieve inflammation. I would also go to Amazon and get superfeet insoles. If you are wearing hard cycling shoes,...
01-18-20, 12:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,412
Posted By Dahon.Steve

From the article: "Oslo leaders also sought to...

From the article:
"Oslo leaders also sought to tame aggressive drivers in other neighborhoods. They drastically lowered speed limits inside and outside downtown areas,"
__________________

Good...
Forum: Northeast
01-02-20, 09:59 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 9,724
Posted By Dahon.Steve

I created that thread and it's hard to believe...

I created that thread and it's hard to believe almost 10 years have passed! Without question, that thread is my proudest contribution to Bike Forms. I have crossed over from Jersey City to Newark...
04-23-19, 07:43 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 28,054
Posted By Dahon.Steve

I read the article that Uber and Lyft are hurting...

I read the article that Uber and Lyft are hurting public transit. However, ride sharing isn't cheap and costs almost 5 times or more than a city bus. But people are paying those rates because bus...
04-23-19, 07:39 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 28,054
Posted By Dahon.Steve

1. One price per year and all you can eat - I...

1. One price per year and all you can eat - I would love for there to be one price for lets say $2,000 per year and I can board ANY bus in the country.


2. An app that can show me where EXACTLY...
02-18-19, 11:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,515
Posted By Dahon.Steve

Good post. I created the original one...

Good post.

I created the original one about carfree in Oslo. I didn't realize they are continuing development on the dream.

I like the fact they are giving grants for those looking to...
Forum: Northeast
01-26-19, 10:44 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 23,252
Posted By Dahon.Steve

You have to fight them because the ticket will be...

You have to fight them because the ticket will be much higher next time around. I've been given a summons twice, once for riding on the sidewalk and breaking a red light.

The sidewalk ticket...
01-25-19, 10:42 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 26,848
Posted By Dahon.Steve

GM went bankrupt but Bionx was a closed system...

GM went bankrupt but Bionx was a closed system that made it very difficult to replace their batteries or controller. I see too many companies jumping into the e-bike band wagon to make an extra buck...
01-17-19, 09:31 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 26,848
Posted By Dahon.Steve

This is the route I'm going to take. ...

This is the route I'm going to take.

I'm going to buy the electric wheel an either install a DIY kit on the rear. There are too many companies making electric bikes at the moment and you're...
01-06-19, 05:43 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,644
Posted By Dahon.Steve

I wonder if you can still do this today? I...

I wonder if you can still do this today? I believe the Sram dual drive is no longer available. However, if you use an 11 speed hub in conjunction with a 3 speed internal, that's only 33 gears?
01-01-19, 10:20 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 26,848
Posted By Dahon.Steve

I want to return the topic back to the original...

I want to return the topic back to the original post because one of the main reasons I'm staying away from the electric bike movement is due to the fact there is no nationwide repair center for them....
01-01-19, 09:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,880
Posted By Dahon.Steve

This is interesting. How do you remove...

This is interesting.

How do you remove the tire liner from the rear tire once it's completely used up?
Forum: Northeast
12-30-18, 10:54 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 41,768
Posted By Dahon.Steve

If it doesn't rain, I'm riding over the rivers...

If it doesn't rain, I'm riding over the rivers tomorrow! Should be safe since it's New Year's Eve and I doubt trucks will be an issue. I rode over the rivers this summer and it was all clear! The...
12-29-18, 06:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,735
Posted By Dahon.Steve

Unfortunately, I prefer a large selection of...

Unfortunately, I prefer a large selection of bikes and I end up buying from Brands Bicycle in Long Island. I have purchased from New York City in the past but bike shops tend to have a limited...
12-27-18, 10:57 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 26,848
Posted By Dahon.Steve

Those who are already carfree today did so...

Those who are already carfree today did so without an ebike. In fact, most of the country who are carfree don't even use a bicycle and it's highly unlikely they will spend over 1K on a motorized...
12-25-18, 07:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,520
Posted By Dahon.Steve

There are a number of 3 speed bikes for sale on...

There are a number of 3 speed bikes for sale on Bikes Direct.

I will say this about the 3 speed hub (Shimano) in the winter. It tends to loose efficiency because the cold freezes the internals....
12-25-18, 06:49 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,221
Posted By Dahon.Steve

I have to say that I'm spending more on Amazon...

I have to say that I'm spending more on Amazon each year to avoid long lines. I remember waiting 2 or 3 hours at ToysRUs during the holiday season and wished there was an alternative. I can't even...
12-25-18, 06:34 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,562
Posted By Dahon.Steve

Good one. I'm approaching 20 years carfree...

Good one.

I'm approaching 20 years carfree myself and I often worry about having to buy one in the future. Getting fired from my last job of ten years made me realize I may have to do something...
12-17-18, 09:01 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 14,207
Posted By Dahon.Steve

The new suspension seat posts hitting the market...

The new suspension seat posts hitting the market are getting better each year. There was really only the Thudbuster and then everyone else. Now we have options! Traditionalist like me like the...
12-16-18, 08:32 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 24,385
Posted By Dahon.Steve

The scooter companies are using investor capital...

The scooter companies are using investor capital money to operate and like Uber, most are losing money. However, the challenge today is developing an electric scooter built heavy duty for commercial...
12-16-18, 08:10 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 51,725
Posted By Dahon.Steve

It depends on the bike shop who did the assembly....

It depends on the bike shop who did the assembly. If you're buying it online, take it to the best shop who will do a complete tuneup costing $100.00 or more. I believe the warranty on Raleigh bikes...
12-16-18, 07:59 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,029
Posted By Dahon.Steve

If you look at the video and others like it,...

If you look at the video and others like it, you'll see the bike stolen are ALL out in plain view! This is why I lock my bike away from foot traffic if possible. The crooks can't steal your bike if...
Forum: Touring
12-15-18, 10:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,752
Posted By Dahon.Steve

Here's the problem as I see it. Creating...

Here's the problem as I see it.

Creating a route is time consuming. It requires constantly zooming in at street level using Google maps to see if the road is safe for cycle touring. Then you...
12-03-18, 02:24 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 24,385
Posted By Dahon.Steve

You know what worries me about the electric kick...

You know what worries me about the electric kick scooter? The fact that you need more safety gear than a bicycle. Each year scores of people are injured and they are all over the internet. The...
12-02-18, 02:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,641
Posted By Dahon.Steve

Agreed. Those in this forum who are...

Agreed.

Those in this forum who are liberated from auto ownership with the help of a bicycle makeup a very small portion of the carfree population. Most of those who are carfree are exactly...
12-02-18, 02:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,641
Posted By Dahon.Steve

I guess since the car is so part of our culture,...

I guess since the car is so part of our culture, an adult male without one for 20 years is an anomaly. Maybe it was a slow day for the CBC but the article hit home personally because I will be...
12-02-18, 02:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,870
Posted By Dahon.Steve

+1 Very good points. I was thinking...

+1
Very good points.

I was thinking about this and you are not supposed to wear a helmet extremely tight, because once it presses very hard against your temples, it becomes painful and likely...
12-02-18, 01:54 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 9,957
Posted By Dahon.Steve

The bike lanes are not that bad! They are bad if...

The bike lanes are not that bad! They are bad if you intend to ride above 10 mph! I use them for kick scooting with my Xootr and very rarely have issues because I'm slow. The person in the YouTube...
12-02-18, 12:43 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 16,087
Posted By Dahon.Steve

I think what Grant sees is the end of the road...

I think what Grant sees is the end of the road for his business. Electric bikes are a niche at the moment but are about to go main stream. Overall, the electric bike purchaser tend to be the same...
12-02-18, 12:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,776
Posted By Dahon.Steve

I think this company might be on to something. ...

I think this company might be on to something. We've seen fabrics like fleece, wool, e-Vent, Gore-Tex and other but none really have an answer to the cyclist problem for winter clothing. I'm glad...
12-02-18, 09:57 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,641
Posted By Dahon.Steve

Man celebrates 20 years carfree

Here's another carfree hero whose celebrating 20 years without a vehicle! Michael Dougherty became carfree in 1998 and figures he saved $200,000 in that time. To make things even more interesting, he...
12-02-18, 09:01 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 24,385
Posted By Dahon.Steve

As someone who uses a regular non-electric kick...

As someone who uses a regular non-electric kick scooter, I can say for certain that your legs get stronger with each use! Although I only use my Xootr once a month, I actually go faster after the...
Forum: Northeast
11-23-18, 01:23 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 41,768
Posted By Dahon.Steve

Holy Cow! I almost forgot this thread was...

Holy Cow!

I almost forgot this thread was started in 2011!!! LOL!
I can't believe it's been that many years. People complain how terrible things are today don't remember what it was like 7 years...
Forum: Commuting
11-18-18, 10:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,274
Posted By Dahon.Steve

+100000000000000 I've been taking the Path...

+100000000000000

I've been taking the Path train for over 20 years and it's the reason I take an express bus into Manhattan each day going into the city. The situation has actually gotten worse...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-18-18, 08:15 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 19,659
Posted By Dahon.Steve

Years ago I purchased a "Backpack" bag to carry...

Years ago I purchased a "Backpack" bag to carry my 16 inch Dahon folder. The moment I put the that heavy backpack on, I knew right away this was not going to work. First, there's the weight of a 27...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-17-18, 11:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,848
Posted By Dahon.Steve

Interesting. So this is the bike that...

Interesting.

So this is the bike that bankrupted BionX. One of the issues was that Bionx entered into an agreement to build these bikes in Canada for 1K! Are you kidding me?? Since when did...
Forum: Commuting
11-17-18, 10:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,274
Posted By Dahon.Steve

I thought the OP was going to Penn station and...

I thought the OP was going to Penn station and take the LIRR. The cost would have been $8.75. I use this form of multi-mode travel all the time but only for enjoyment. I would take the F Train to...
11-17-18, 10:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,467
Posted By Dahon.Steve

That seems like a lot of work to get a full size...

That seems like a lot of work to get a full size bike into a bag. I would simply get a full size folding bike from Dahon or Montague.
11-10-18, 07:30 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,197
Posted By Dahon.Steve

Interesting. Programs like Carfreeme should...

Interesting.

Programs like Carfreeme should not be limited to those with disabilities or who suffered from dementia. I like the fact they offer workshops and coaching to become independent of...
11-10-18, 08:08 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 24,385
Posted By Dahon.Steve

To keep this good topic in line, I think the...

To keep this good topic in line, I think the electric kick scooter is certainly another tool the carfree can use to get around in cities. I'm getting ready to use my non-electric kick scooter for...
11-10-18, 08:02 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 24,385
Posted By Dahon.Steve

I also want to add that people don't want to use...

I also want to add that people don't want to use a non electric kick scooter also! I use a regular kick scooter but I'm in the minority since only teens and children are seen with them. Overall, it...
10-06-18, 04:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,544
Posted By Dahon.Steve

[/list] Well, I missed the day but I intend to...

[/list]
Well, I missed the day but I intend to get off the bus or train a few stops earlier. I used to do this at one time but discovered my body was in no shape for walking! If you haven't walked...
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