Moving to NYC
08-27-17, 07:55 AM
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Moving to NYC
Hi all,
Long time lurker and inactive member as I mainly use a UK forums and bikeforums.net seemed to be mainly stateside. Got a lot of useful info from here when I first started building my own bikes.
As I'm moving state-side I thought it would be a good idea to get active on here.
I'm a recreational cyclist and hobby tinkerer. Predominately ride road and commute. My stable has been cut down over the years but currently includes;
* Giant TCR (6800)
* Condor Pista
* 531 English track frame built as a city beater
* early '90s Dawes CX of unknown providence (WIP)
* Custom Talbot randonneur (WIP) ...an incredible bike I've just not quite managed to finish and won't be coming with me ;(
Sadly I won't have indoor space for a bike so the only one coming is the Dawes CX beater. The logic being it is looks ropey as, but is the most versatile. Rough plan is for a parts-bin-build with a solid touring wheelset with 32mm tyres for general use, then in time pick up cheepish lighter set of wide rimmed road wheels + nice 25-28mm tyres for leisure / amateur club rides.
Once I get out I'll start getting more active on the NE board, but thought I'd say a quick hello now.
Cheers!
Long time lurker and inactive member as I mainly use a UK forums and bikeforums.net seemed to be mainly stateside. Got a lot of useful info from here when I first started building my own bikes.
As I'm moving state-side I thought it would be a good idea to get active on here.
I'm a recreational cyclist and hobby tinkerer. Predominately ride road and commute. My stable has been cut down over the years but currently includes;
* Giant TCR (6800)
* Condor Pista
* 531 English track frame built as a city beater
* early '90s Dawes CX of unknown providence (WIP)
* Custom Talbot randonneur (WIP) ...an incredible bike I've just not quite managed to finish and won't be coming with me ;(
Sadly I won't have indoor space for a bike so the only one coming is the Dawes CX beater. The logic being it is looks ropey as, but is the most versatile. Rough plan is for a parts-bin-build with a solid touring wheelset with 32mm tyres for general use, then in time pick up cheepish lighter set of wide rimmed road wheels + nice 25-28mm tyres for leisure / amateur club rides.
Once I get out I'll start getting more active on the NE board, but thought I'd say a quick hello now.
Cheers!
08-27-17, 09:21 AM
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Welcome to the US hugo7!
08-27-17, 09:50 AM
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You 're gonna love riding in NYC.
A little advice....... Cops will ail you in a second for running red lights, not riding in bike lanes or on the sidewalks.
These tix are not cheap.
Good luck and welcome to the USA
A little advice....... Cops will ail you in a second for running red lights, not riding in bike lanes or on the sidewalks.
These tix are not cheap.
Good luck and welcome to the USA
08-29-17, 06:50 AM
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Cheers.
@JIMBETHYNAME - that's good to know. RLJ and riding on the sidewalk (if >16yo) are prohibited in the uk too, but bike lanes are optional, so that is good to know. I assume you only need to use a bike lane if there is one present?
@JIMBETHYNAME - that's good to know. RLJ and riding on the sidewalk (if >16yo) are prohibited in the uk too, but bike lanes are optional, so that is good to know. I assume you only need to use a bike lane if there is one present?
08-30-17, 06:05 AM
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Yes. If there is a bike lane present you must be in it.
Even if the cops are using it as a parking spot and blocking it (which happens alot).
Also, when someone gets hit on a bicycle, the area it happened in gets BOMBARDED with NYPD giving out tickets to cyclists.
Even if the cops are using it as a parking spot and blocking it (which happens alot).
Also, when someone gets hit on a bicycle, the area it happened in gets BOMBARDED with NYPD giving out tickets to cyclists.
