tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30335515.comments2023-05-17T05:41:55.326-04:00New York Bike CommuterCatZoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16896392332367746885noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30335515.post-24513562514206716172015-09-10T02:38:00.535-04:002015-09-10T02:38:00.535-04:00Thanks for taking the time to discuss this, I feel...Thanks for taking the time to discuss this, I feel strongly about it and love learning more on this topic. If possible, as you gain expertise, would you mind updating your blog with more information? It is extremely helpful for me.<br /><a href="http://www.carbonspeedcycle.com/" rel="nofollow">carbon fiber bike wheels</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17767875851115220506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30335515.post-39904890603354731362014-03-13T05:50:34.246-04:002014-03-13T05:50:34.246-04:00I have an Ortleib pannier. It survived being run o...I have an Ortleib pannier. It survived being run over by an SUV due to me not knowing how to attach it the first day I had it. I am a fan of Ortleib now. Just saying. As far as heel clearance is concerned, the nicer pannier bags can be attached anywhere on the rack including further back. Just a thought. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13337784405832159334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30335515.post-89185104800164921742014-03-13T05:32:31.633-04:002014-03-13T05:32:31.633-04:00I currently have a Specialized Sirrus for my commu...I currently have a Specialized Sirrus for my commuting. I am contemplating going cyclocross with my next bike. Part of my rational is that the "lower end" cyclocross bikes are really becoming super commuters. Another part of my rational is that when I road the century last year I kept passing road bikes that had flats and broken spokes. My short list now includes the Kona Jake, the Bianchi Volpe and a few others. My issue is that I have to lock up outside during the day and the early evening so I will have to carry 2 New York Kryptonite locks. What do you lock up with? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13337784405832159334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30335515.post-35111008354885357822014-03-11T11:35:43.806-04:002014-03-11T11:35:43.806-04:00If I didn't commute by bike, I would never get...If I didn't commute by bike, I would never get any riding in. Having young kids does that. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13337784405832159334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30335515.post-38545294173572024042014-03-11T05:26:35.569-04:002014-03-11T05:26:35.569-04:00My most recent two bicycles have had racks bought ...My most recent two bicycles have had racks bought by me. On my current commuter I have a rack with an ortleib pannier on one side and basket on the other. The pannier handles 99% of My stuff. The basket carry locks sometimes and at other times, groceries. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13337784405832159334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30335515.post-2641096580081655732014-03-11T05:19:30.599-04:002014-03-11T05:19:30.599-04:00Dale, that is brilliant. Thank you for such a grea...Dale, that is brilliant. Thank you for such a great idea. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13337784405832159334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30335515.post-84330450185854537552014-03-11T05:13:40.798-04:002014-03-11T05:13:40.798-04:00Hello, I just started reading your blog and I saw ...Hello, I just started reading your blog and I saw a picture of my bike commute to work and I had to speak up. I love my commute by bike which is 30-35 minutes unless there is serious wind. By train AT BEST it is a 47 minute commute. The Eastern Parkway bike path is a big part of it. I ride from Buffalo to Classon on my way in. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13337784405832159334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30335515.post-85396006013113449122013-06-30T09:45:03.213-04:002013-06-30T09:45:03.213-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Bemopti123https://www.blogger.com/profile/09118862830476153274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30335515.post-1958234440543995532013-06-30T09:45:03.050-04:002013-06-30T09:45:03.050-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Bemopti123https://www.blogger.com/profile/09118862830476153274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30335515.post-6093509985387130642013-06-30T09:44:53.112-04:002013-06-30T09:44:53.112-04:00I live in the outerboroughs. Meaning Queens. I h...I live in the outerboroughs. Meaning Queens. I have space to put my collection of bicycles that date back to my graduate school days back in Kansas (2 of them) and several others I acquire as of late. I bought an Allez, which was in the middle range of the models. It is an excellent road bicycle and after you have been riding your Kona, you will be for a treat. The Specialized Allez Apex Compact which I have is smoother than my 2 other steel rides. Amazing. Bemopti123https://www.blogger.com/profile/09118862830476153274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30335515.post-42117662189190275062013-01-12T23:05:56.114-05:002013-01-12T23:05:56.114-05:00... in fact, possibly more sane than anyone else! ...... in fact, possibly more sane than anyone else! Matteohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07339424635893623978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30335515.post-12081075651507718682012-07-31T08:18:47.841-04:002012-07-31T08:18:47.841-04:00Boy seeing your bicycling wardrobe makes me glad I...Boy seeing your bicycling wardrobe makes me glad I live in Florida. Cold weather and all the clothes? I'm not a fan. Nice blog here. All the best.Charles Rineharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12335702549067569712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30335515.post-80675534492624981032011-04-25T04:32:24.805-04:002011-04-25T04:32:24.805-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Maneesh Kalrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09810315992385608010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30335515.post-12738674304692094812010-10-12T12:56:24.574-04:002010-10-12T12:56:24.574-04:00Thanks for the tip, just checked it out online and...Thanks for the tip, just checked it out online and it looks great for commuting. Question: I've found that some panniers get in the way of pedaling (my heel hits the bag). This one looks very square - any problems with ankle clearance?CatZoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16896392332367746885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30335515.post-33108493624823208292010-10-06T10:15:02.101-04:002010-10-06T10:15:02.101-04:00I am using the Delta Metro Elite pannier. It has ...I am using the Delta Metro Elite pannier. It has padded inner pockets to keep stuff organized (a laptop fits nicely), a built-in rain cover and it expands to double its capacity.KChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13841406217904159489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30335515.post-49095211405940263312010-09-16T11:58:00.023-04:002010-09-16T11:58:00.023-04:00Dale,
that's a good idea for the washcloths, e...Dale,<br />that's a good idea for the washcloths, eco-friendly too, thanks. Do the packing cubes help keep clothes from wrinkling?CatZoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16896392332367746885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30335515.post-39112833159506078942010-08-11T20:22:40.026-04:002010-08-11T20:22:40.026-04:00I ride in the heat so I can comment from real expe...I ride in the heat so I can comment from real experience. I carry a fresh ironed shirt folded in a packing cube (like this:http://www.ebags.com/product/ebags/packing-cubes-3 pc-set/13032). I also carry an old-fashioned wash cloth. When I arrive at work drenched in sweat I go to the rest room, get the wash cloth thoroughly wet, remove my t-shirt, wash with the washcloth, then put the fresh shirt on. The washcloth travels home in a plastic bag where it goes in the wash. <br /><br />Forget the baby wipes. Go to Century 21 (or some other cheap source for bath linens) and get 2 or 3 washcloths. You should be able to find them for under two bucks each.Dale Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06063259150433948780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30335515.post-92110320473784609602010-02-12T19:45:46.017-05:002010-02-12T19:45:46.017-05:00Hey Andy and fellow bike commuters. Thought you...Hey Andy and fellow bike commuters. Thought you'd be interested in this petition to tell the Department of Transportation to make safe cycling a priority. Check it out: <br />http://environment.change.org/actions/view/tell_the_dept_of_transportation_to_make_protecting_cyclists_and_pedestrians_a_priorityMarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17719120487152830769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30335515.post-23009852657125080172010-02-11T21:00:37.985-05:002010-02-11T21:00:37.985-05:00Really lovin' this site. The pics are great a...Really lovin' this site. The pics are great and the info both interesting and useful. I'm thinking Manhattan Bridge for a work out when Spring arrives.<br /><br />Fellow Gotham student,<br />DebAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30335515.post-28298944787088582542010-02-03T00:35:02.469-05:002010-02-03T00:35:02.469-05:00I enjoyed how specific your blog is, and how well ...I enjoyed how specific your blog is, and how well the text goes with the pix. I live in CA, used to live near Manhatten tho and it's nice to read about and get a picture into a very diff world than where I now find myself.Anasuyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02692623084749809335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30335515.post-65472252957920250622010-02-02T20:00:30.280-05:002010-02-02T20:00:30.280-05:00Wow, I love your site! As a New Yorker who is afra...Wow, I love your site! As a New Yorker who is afraid to lock my bike for fear of it being stolen, this is great inspiration. Your posts have some personal vignettes woven with factual info. Very readable. Love it. (fellow Gotham student)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10709081436190163172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30335515.post-45892646614397897922010-02-02T12:49:04.678-05:002010-02-02T12:49:04.678-05:00Hey Andy,
Fellow student in your Gotham course and...Hey Andy,<br />Fellow student in your Gotham course and just wanted to say I really dig your site. Your photos are fantastic, and I like how specific they are to what you are describing. I like how you weave in story into general directions, and I look forward to hearing about more of your inside knowledge of biking through the Big Apple. <br />In general, I found the maps a little hard to follow, but like the idea of maps on your site.<br />I will be passing your blog onto the fellow cyclists I know in and around the 5 boros!Marahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17719120487152830769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30335515.post-19776137526929361162010-01-25T22:08:30.846-05:002010-01-25T22:08:30.846-05:00Hi Deb,
I agree, 7th ave can be pretty relaxed. I ...Hi Deb,<br />I agree, 7th ave can be pretty relaxed. I tend to get out of the house too late at times, too close to 8, and by that time 7th can start to be pretty busy with busses and cars, especially in front of Methodist hospital. That's when I like 6th, which never gets quite so busy.CatZoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16896392332367746885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30335515.post-64764963537531216552010-01-23T09:20:26.208-05:002010-01-23T09:20:26.208-05:00Stay off any street where a driver has a reasonab...Stay off any street where a driver has a reasonable expectation of speed. They're not out for safety- they're out to beat lights and they are not looking for bicycles. <br /><br />I like 7th Ave. It's a commercial strip and is relatively empty early in the morning. In the evening, crazy pedestrians are a bigger problem than cars, but ride slowly and no one will get killed.<br /><br />6th Avenue is just too narrow and cars waiting to make left turns set up dangerous situations.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13869375040895237398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30335515.post-1151709906467597012006-06-30T19:25:00.000-04:002006-06-30T19:25:00.000-04:00Good advice! I'd forgotten all about that rule, g...Good advice! I'd forgotten all about that rule, gonna give it a try....CatZoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16896392332367746885noreply@blogger.com