Originally Posted by
iain.dalton
Buying a cheap bike sounds more convenient than bringing heavy locks just for my destination, but I don't see any for under $20 on craigslist, so maybe public transportation would be cheaper for a short stay. Thanks for the advice.
From Whitestone you can get in some really nice rides around LI, where a super lock might not be as important as in NYC proper. I think a weekly unlimited metro card is now $27. Its good on all regular city buses and subways. from Whitestone you'll need to get a bus to the subway. Closest is the 7 train in Flushing. You'll find public transit from there sluggish (especially on weekends) but do able. And with a weekly unlimited card pretty cheap.