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How does one know when rims are worn out

Submitted by GRoss on Wed, 07/03/2013 - 9:49pm

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I have about 9,000 miles on my bike and notice that the rear wheel rim is worn slightly concave where the brake pads contact the side of the rim. There is also a slight ridge where from the tire down the rim side about 2-3mm where the brake pad doesn't touch the rim. The front rim is flat. It makes sense that the rear rim is worn more than the front because I use the rear brake to modulate my speed goind downhill and normally use the front brake for coming to a dead stop. The rims are Alex 390. Does anyone know how to tell when they should be replaced?

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Orthopedic Help

Submitted by Sir Roger on Wed, 07/03/2013 - 5:20pm

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OK ok heres the story... riding along hot afternoon upstate NJ near my pals place... slowly freewheeling..hello sky hello clouds .. oh what a beautiful lake... what the f.... ass over tit.. sort of hope no one saw that little twirp twiddle of a fall.. Lay there on the gravel for a bit everything seems in place until I get up and realize tht the left arm is hanging a bit wonky. Sh,,,,,t. Get to the local emergency room for xrays and then back a couple o days late to NYC for more Xrays... Separated AC joint.. OW !!

Painful Leg Cramps at Night

Submitted by CBrown on Wed, 07/03/2013 - 2:08pm

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Any thoughts on how to avoid the painful leg cramps that one sometimes gets at night, after a long ride that day?

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Suggested routes near Berkley Heights NJ?

Submitted by iforst on Wed, 07/03/2013 - 1:42pm

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Looking for a few suggestions for 50-60 mile routes in or around Berkley Heights, Plainfield, or even Morristown NJ

A-Classic .TCX files?

Submitted by edeuser on Wed, 07/03/2013 - 12:42pm

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It seems I managed to save the cue sheets and .GPX files for the A-Classic routes, but misplaced the .TCX versions. I believe I would need the .TCX file type in order to get turn-by-turn directions on my Garmin 500. Would somebody be able to email me the .TCX versions? My address is ericdeuser AT gmail DOT com

Thanks in advance!

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Car-free north loop of Central Park from July 8 - Sept 3

Submitted by EJaffe on Wed, 07/03/2013 - 12:38pm

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Fantastic News....

The NYC Department of Transportation has just announced that beginning this Monday, July 8th, the northern loop of the Central Park Drive will be car-free (public use)until Sept. 3rd.

Get well soon Harry Woods

Submitted by CGuzzetta on Wed, 07/03/2013 - 8:41am

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Let's all wish Harry a speedy recovery from his big injury. Seems he couldn't lead his famous 6:00 AM Central Park Ride and Dash ride Wed morning after suffering a debilitating injury Tuesday evening. OMIGOSH, he cut his finger doing the dishes. He said he wouldn't normally take on such a risky dangerous activiy as washing the dishes exceppt for the fact he was told, "do the dishes". Next time, be careful Harry. And get well soon!

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GWB Alert - North walkway will be open on July 4th

Submitted by GYang on Wed, 07/03/2013 - 8:24am

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i.e. the South walkway will be closed...http://www.panynj.gov/alerts-advisories/advisories.html

Non West Pointers may join West Point rides

Submitted by BHafkin on Tue, 07/02/2013 - 9:16pm

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Hey NYCC. Even if you're not staying at West Point feel free to join the rides, especially on the 4th. You can ride up with us and take Metro-North home, or do a R/T for a century.

Rides leave from 72nd and Central Park West at 8:45am.

Happy 4th!