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Seeking commuter bike model advise

Submitted by Joao on Mon, 04/28/2014 - 5:05pm

I'm recovering from a broken knee, and just now I'm starting to be able to spin my pedals once again.  Now I'm looking for a "dream' commuter bike that's easier to pedal over bridges than my fixed-gear, and easier to get in subways and narrow office entrances than my recumbents.

My dream commuter consists of:

 - Disk brakes
 - Belt drive
 - Internal hub gearing with enough range to cruise along at a decent pace and climb the Manhattan Bridge with a weakened knee
 - Fenders
 - Hub-dynamo lighting up front
 - Rear rack or at least the mounts to add one
 - Doesn't cost as much as a mortgage payment

What is the best bike route from Jersey City NJ to GWB?

Submitted by Suzy on Mon, 04/28/2014 - 4:57pm

Hi,

Does anyone know the best bike route from Jersey City NJ to GWB?? Thank you!!!

Suzy

Dammit, I owe Neile lunch

Submitted by BVan Nieuwenhoven on Mon, 04/28/2014 - 2:37pm

(context is yours to guess)

Volunteers & Marshals needed for Tour de Cure

Submitted by JNegrin on Mon, 04/28/2014 - 1:17pm

 The American Diabetes Association has a cycling event each year called "The Tour de Cure" in many major cities.  The one in New York City will take place on Saturday, May 10th, 2014 on the West Side on Pier 84 (at West 43th st.)

The routes are:

 

GWB Advisory Week of 4/28-5/4 - North path on weekdays, South path on weekend

Submitted by BVan Nieuwenhoven on Mon, 04/28/2014 - 8:14am

(Same as last week)

Information retrieved from http://www.panynj.gov/alerts-advisories/advisories.html#sidewalk

Follow that link for instructions on how to subscribe to these advisories and receive alerts.

advice wanted - is a repaired rim safe?

Submitted by GYang on Sun, 04/27/2014 - 11:29am

My front Ksyrium SL rim got dented on the STS yesterday when I hit a deep trench at 30+ mph.

A shop was able to hammer it back into place and smooth it out so its reasonably rideable now.

Questions -

Can I keep using it like nothing happened,

should I toss it now,

or ride it while I shop for a new wheel?

 

GETTING DOORED 126 motorists convicted in NY State in 2013

Submitted by JJacobson on Sun, 04/27/2014 - 7:01am

NY Post medium size piece  April 27 p. 14

cycling trips