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Forum: Northeast
07-06-12, 12:07 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,468
Posted By M.Alex

I think the separation is probably to make people...

I think the separation is probably to make people more comfortable with the idea of riding on the streets when the new rent a bike things are put out. I'm usually more worried about parked cars...
Forum: Northeast
07-14-11, 08:48 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,830
Posted By M.Alex

Having a bus chase you down in first ave is...

Having a bus chase you down in first ave is always fun though!
Forum: Northeast
07-14-11, 08:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,406
Posted By M.Alex

People get pissy if a person gets in their way...

People get pissy if a person gets in their way during peak hours; has more to do with their ****ty lives than it does your bicycle.

Is it safe at 1am? Yeah for the most part. Not a lot of crime...
Forum: Northeast
07-14-11, 08:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 804
Posted By M.Alex

Times Square after hours isn't a pretty site. At...

Times Square after hours isn't a pretty site. At least not in the way New York will want tourist to see it.

Tell your kids the architecture in New York isn't as pretty as the variety of bicycles...
Forum: Northeast
05-15-11, 12:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 624
Posted By M.Alex

I started from Manhattan the other day and almost...

I started from Manhattan the other day and almost hit it after staring and wondering wtf I was looking at. Giant waste of space and I don't think it's going to do any good in preventing accidents.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-12-11, 11:56 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,195
Posted By M.Alex

How about a ride-by keying ?

How about a ride-by keying ?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-11, 11:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,391
Posted By M.Alex

Haha, I was looking at that too but I wasn't sure...

Haha, I was looking at that too but I wasn't sure if 56 would be too big.

My measurements say i'll be running a french fit at 56 so, I'll have to see.
Appreciate the sharing though broseph.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-11, 10:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,391
Posted By M.Alex

Lost the Bid War by 2 Dollars and some change;...

Lost the Bid War by 2 Dollars and some change; couldn't be around for the end.
It ultimately went for something like $202.00 with shipping.

Nobody has really given me any ideas about it's worth...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-11, 10:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,391
Posted By M.Alex

Well, I don't want to get into a whole argument...

Well, I don't want to get into a whole argument but I think any lurkers would find it easier to type in Trek in ebay and find it =x.
I don't know if I'm missing some magic to finding stuff on ebay...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-11, 09:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,391
Posted By M.Alex

Haha, well thanks for reminding me but it's okay...

Haha, well thanks for reminding me but it's okay by me. Sharing with the community is fine.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-11, 11:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,391
Posted By M.Alex

531 phile - I shot a message to the seller. ...

531 phile - I shot a message to the seller.

Randyjawa - Thanks for the links, I really needed it for all the other frames I was considering.

Bianchigirll - Yes it fits and I only plan on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-11, 03:40 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,391
Posted By M.Alex

Trek 660 - Ebay listing; help

I posted an earlier post awhile back about purchasing a frame but I unforgettably and regrettably missed out on it.

Anyway, I've found this Trek 660 bike on ebay and wondered if anyone can sure...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-11, 01:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,106
Posted By M.Alex

Need help with Gazelle Champion Mondial

I've been talking to someone for about two weeks now about purchasing his Gazelle Champion Mondial frame and was wondering if anyone here could help me look through the images to see if they can find...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-28-11, 02:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,132
Posted By M.Alex

LOL. You have to be breaking into a sweat...

LOL.

You have to be breaking into a sweat after using that. Doesn't look like fun =[
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-28-11, 02:24 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,587
Posted By M.Alex

I swallow. (insert Michael Scott's line) I...

I swallow. (insert Michael Scott's line)

I remember riding up a bikers ass before and he spat twice before speeding up and away.
LOL'd my ass off.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-28-11, 02:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,071
Posted By M.Alex

http://velocouture.wordpress.com/ Chicks on...

http://velocouture.wordpress.com/

Chicks on bicycles!!!!!!!
Forum: Northeast
01-28-11, 02:03 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,105
Posted By M.Alex

Hmmm.. I didn't know that SbinNYC, thanks. Good...

Hmmm.. I didn't know that SbinNYC, thanks. Good to keep in mind if I ever come across a situation like that.
Forum: Northeast
01-28-11, 02:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 470
Posted By M.Alex

I agree on the mountain bike; something sturdy...

I agree on the mountain bike; something sturdy for the beating.

I would definitely go with the U-Lock and extension if you don't want to deal with the uncomfortableness of the chain.
Just...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-28-11, 01:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 757
Posted By M.Alex

So what's up with the idea about only using the...

So what's up with the idea about only using the front brakes that Sheldon Brown had?
Or was he simply stating that the front brake is the most powerful ?
Forum: Northeast
01-28-11, 12:30 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,146
Posted By M.Alex

I don't have the tires for snow but I did bike...

I don't have the tires for snow but I did bike when the snow was half melted and floor decently dry.
Got a bit wet from the back wheel though. Also found a rock in my hair at work.

Still, I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-23-11, 04:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 521
Posted By M.Alex

Is it because it's difficult in any way to...

Is it because it's difficult in any way to convert an old road frame ? Or for durability reasons?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-23-11, 03:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 521
Posted By M.Alex

Haha. Well I have neither big toes or long...

Haha. Well I have neither big toes or long eyebrows ;]

I was looking at frames on Craigslist and found this http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/bik/2168673833.html

Anyone have any thoughts on it?
Forum: Northeast
01-19-11, 01:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,227
Posted By M.Alex

I hear they're sitting heavy around Williamsburg...

I hear they're sitting heavy around Williamsburg too.

I got a funny feeling these crackdowns are going to get out of hand when the cold breaks.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-16-11, 12:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 521
Posted By M.Alex

Need Helping Picking a Bike for SS Riding.

My last bike was a SE Draft before crackheads stole it's crappiness.

I basically ride my Bicycle anywhere that I need to travel to unless the conditions are
miserable like heavy rain, snow,...
Forum: Northeast
12-22-10, 10:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 663
Posted By M.Alex

Is he the guy with rims chained up all over the...

Is he the guy with rims chained up all over the corner?

I biked by a couple times in summer and he wasn't there.
Forum: Northeast
12-15-10, 08:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 756
Posted By M.Alex

The idea of a bike path at chambers is...

The idea of a bike path at chambers is ridiculous. It's like riding on rocks on chambers and on top of all that, it's always packed with cars and people. People jay walk on chambers so much because...
Forum: Northeast
12-07-10, 08:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,199
Posted By M.Alex

You guys are right about that protective curb on...

You guys are right about that protective curb on 9th,I see people blow by the red lights like nothing and they aren't even messengers. I see old folks ignore it like its no big deal.

9th also...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-01-10, 11:34 PM
Replies: 402
Views: 32,293
Posted By M.Alex

There are some compositions in these photos here...

There are some compositions in these photos here that are really strong.

I think this is he last time I shot my bike before Land Pirates stole her....
Forum: Northeast
12-01-10, 10:19 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,955
Posted By M.Alex

Brooklyn Bridge is terrible with all the tourist....

Brooklyn Bridge is terrible with all the tourist. Even at night they linger!
Canal is such a pain to ride on because of the heavy traffic with cars and people.
Forum: Northeast
12-01-10, 10:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 971
Posted By M.Alex

Don't use Bike Habitat unless you really have to....

Don't use Bike Habitat unless you really have to. The customer service is enough to warrant not visiting.

Mostly because of locale, I use Frank's Bike Shop ( 2 blocks from my home) and Waterfront...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-01-10, 09:37 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,715
Posted By M.Alex

I shoot with a Canon 5D Mark II. Walk around lens...

I shoot with a Canon 5D Mark II. Walk around lens is a 24-70mmL. I use to have a 70-300mmL.
Tripod is a Manfratto 055xpr0b with a Ballhead. forgot what model.
The bag I use while biking is a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-01-10, 09:20 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 46,892
Posted By M.Alex

I live about two blocks from Frank's Bike Shop in...

I live about two blocks from Frank's Bike Shop in Manhattan, New York and my experiences have always been pretty good.
I replaced some stock tires in summer there and it went really well. One of the...
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