Hi all,

I am looking to buy a new bike in advance of this summer's B SIG, as my current road bike does not meet SIG standards.

Which material do you recommend: aluminum, steel, or carbon? Should I be looking for an all-aluminum or all-steel bike? I am concerned about the durability of carbon while riding in and around NYC.

Also, I see some bikes use aluminum frames but carbon forks. Does having any carbon part on a bike automatically make it more fragile? Or are there specific parts where carbon is / is not recommended? For instance, I have heard that carbon tires would have poor durability for city riding? Also, if you have a steel or aluminum frame, does a carbon fork negate some of that durability?

Thanks in advance for your thoughts!

Please help.

Camille Davis

Hi! I have a membership, but having some trouble registering? Don't see the signup button at button of the page. Hopefully not too late to the game here?

Pedal to Empower

Do you believe girls can change the world? Grab your bike and unite with riders in celebration of World Bicycle Day this June as we Pedal to Empower women and girls in need with life-changing bicycles!  Whether you’re 9 or 99, on training wheels or a carbon frame, you can help make a world of difference.

There will be an informational presentation on the B SIG as part of the club meeting tonight (Tuesday, May 11). This is not a prerequisite to enrolling for the program, but if you are curious about how it all works, have questions or just want to know more, this is a great opportunity for you.  To attend, you need to register to get the webinar invite. Register by clicking on the carousel banner for either "Event: NYCC Webinar" or "Back to the SIG" and follow the link. 

And registration for the program itself will open up Wednesday, May 12.  

The B SIG Team

If you haven’t made your reservation for the Memorial Day Weekend in the Berkshires, we’ve arranged a rate of $139 + tax per night for a three-night stay at the Day’s Inn in Great Barrington. There are still a few rooms available until they release them to the general public at a higher rate on May 15. You also have the option of sharing a room at half the cost. If you've already made a reservation there at a higher rate, you can call them and ask for the reduced rate.

Most C Rides start there and it’s only 2 short blocks into the center of Great Barrington. Just call them before 3 PM at 413 528 3150 and ask for Brian. Tell him you’re with the New York Cycle Club and ask for the reduced rate.

I gave my Dad a brand-new Trek 7000 hybrid 13 years ago that I bought at "The Bicycle Doctor" in Middletown NY.  He rode it a few times back in 2008, and it's sat in his dry garage and collected dust ever since.  I'm going to clean it up and pass it on to a friend.  Should I replace the tubes, even though they look OK and still hold air?  The bike has slightly knobby 700x35 tires, with 700x35/43 tubes.  Whoever gets the bike is not going to know how to change a tube.

I have a friend with a cargo van who can tranport riders' bikes and luggage to and from the Berskshires. He has helped out on the Ride to Montauk and other rides transporting items in trucks. The fee is $30 each way for bags and $50 per bike. This service is independent of NYCC and will require a minimum level of interest for it to happen. The cut off date for commitments is May 25. Drop offs will be in Manhattan and Brooklyn on May 27 and the items would be brought up to the Berkshires on May 28. The items would be picked up and brought back to the city on May 31. Feel free to email me at [email protected] with any questions. 
 

Myles

With scattered showers forecast throughout the day in our riding area, we're postponing the C Coaching Rides to tomorrow, Sunday May 9.

Promenade - Spring Fling - days.

In prior years, I've walked my bike if I needed to get through any of the closed streets.