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Forum: Northeast
08-11-14, 03:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,039
Posted By tumbler

You can take your bike on the Roosevelt Island...

You can take your bike on the Roosevelt Island tram, which is a beautiful ride and half the fun of visiting Roosevelt Island. I took mine over on Saturday a few weeks ago and rode around the island...
Forum: Northeast
08-11-14, 03:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,225
Posted By tumbler

I'm almost certain it would fit in most cabs,...

I'm almost certain it would fit in most cabs, assuming the driver will wait for you to remove one, maybe both, wheels. If you're going to do it, I would watch for one of the van cabs or the new...
Forum: Northeast
08-11-14, 03:32 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,805
Posted By tumbler

Welcome to NYC. I think you'll find it to be a...

Welcome to NYC. I think you'll find it to be a relatively safe and decent place to ride a bike. It's not the middle of nowhere with endless, flat, deserted roads, but as others have mentioned,...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-14, 02:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,177
Posted By tumbler

Since this is a cycling forum (and Google is...

Since this is a cycling forum (and Google is not), I will try to provide some actual info based on my experience.

I tried it out last week after hearing some good things at my LBS. I wasn't crazy...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-14, 01:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,225
Posted By tumbler

I put these on my road bike and agree that they...

I put these on my road bike and agree that they are on the smaller end of the 28c options. They are great tires and will almost certainly fit your frame. My only regret with them is wondering if I...
Forum: Commuting
07-25-14, 05:57 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,795
Posted By tumbler

Thanks buddy. The best part is when your...

Thanks buddy. The best part is when your coworkers suddenly notice it under the desk and are like "What the heck? How long has that been there?".
Forum: Commuting
07-24-14, 07:51 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,795
Posted By tumbler

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5Y3-X8qHgCA/U9G...

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5Y3-X8qHgCA/U9G3cK2HWkI/AAAAAAAADsE/Eyw20RKee3A/w778-h584-no/photo+%25281%2529.JPG
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-14, 07:20 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,687
Posted By tumbler

Craigslist: Pinarello Dogma Ego Magnesium...

Craigslist: Pinarello Dogma Ego Magnesium (http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/bik/4583437548.html)

http://images.craigslist.org/00G0G_37grQhVbSPs_600x450.jpg

"One of the priciest bikes on the...
Forum: Northeast
05-30-11, 12:32 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,261
Posted By tumbler

If you're relatively new to cycling, I think a...

If you're relatively new to cycling, I think a hybrid would serve you well. A friend of mine bought a Specialized Sirrus (http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=45860&menuItemId=0) ...
Forum: Northeast
12-22-10, 10:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,204
Posted By tumbler

I personally appreciate the protected bike lanes....

I personally appreciate the protected bike lanes. If you don't mind obeying the traffic lights (which you should be doing anyways), they seem to be a much safer alternative than cruising the avenues...
Forum: Northeast
11-15-10, 06:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 806
Posted By tumbler

There's always someone here who's willing to jump...

There's always someone here who's willing to jump in and provide an expert analysis, even for your jokes. Thanks for putting our fears of a growing antibike uprising of crazies to rest.
Forum: Northeast
11-13-10, 02:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 806
Posted By tumbler

As if we didn't have enough things to watch out...

As if we didn't have enough things to watch out for while riding in the city.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-10, 07:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,610
Posted By tumbler

Thanks for all the posts about the QR. It was...

Thanks for all the posts about the QR. It was left up from the install yesterday, but is now back in the down position.

I think you're right about stepping it up a size. That was my first...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-10, 05:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,610
Posted By tumbler

I wouldn't be surprised given the ease with which...

I wouldn't be surprised given the ease with which they slide past the brakes. I heard the Conti's ran small and figured a small 28 would be about right for the speed vs. comfort balance I was...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-10, 05:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,610
Posted By tumbler

I primarily ride around NYC and the NJ palisades....

I primarily ride around NYC and the NJ palisades. A lot of the roads here are pretty rough and construction goes on continuously so its difficult to choose a reliably smooth route. I wanted to go...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-10, 06:14 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 7,696
Posted By tumbler

I use a wired one and I'm pretty happy with it. ...

I use a wired one and I'm pretty happy with it. You can run the wire along the existing cables with very little mess. I recently upgraded to a computer with cadence and even those wires weren't too...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-10, 05:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,610
Posted By tumbler

700x28 on my Lemond (w/ pics)

I started a thread a while back asking if anyone thought 700x28 tires would fit on a new(er) road bike. I never got a definitive answer, but eventually decided to pull the trigger and find out. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-10, 10:30 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,057
Posted By tumbler

My wife tried carrying on a pedal wrench and it...

My wife tried carrying on a pedal wrench and it was also confiscated. At least I was only out $10. Don't risk it.
Forum: Northeast
08-18-10, 06:04 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,609
Posted By tumbler

I've wondered about this. How late can/do people...

I've wondered about this. How late can/do people ride in Central Park? If I went out at 9-10pm, are there generally other people riding?

I would love to get a set a lights and ride just after...
Forum: Northeast
08-15-10, 12:44 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,609
Posted By tumbler

No, I'm actually not interested in tracking down...

No, I'm actually not interested in tracking down all of the people who were injured in NYC yesterday.

I am interested in this individual since my wife and I rode up on the accident seconds after...
Forum: Northeast
08-15-10, 11:55 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,609
Posted By tumbler

Bad Accident in Central Park (behind the Met) yesterday afternoon

Wondering if anyone knew the guy that went down yesterday afternoon in Central Park. It was behind the Met and looked like he hit his head (no helmet) on the curb. He was bleeding pretty badly from...
Forum: Northeast
11-30-09, 12:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,040
Posted By tumbler

We visited Portland two years ago (November) and...

We visited Portland two years ago (November) and I was thinking the same thing... I could live here. It was relatively cold, but I was pleasantly surprised by the number of riders I saw and the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-09, 05:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 702
Posted By tumbler

Do you actually have those mounted on a Lemond? ...

Do you actually have those mounted on a Lemond? If so, can I ask what year/model your frame is?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-26-09, 08:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 702
Posted By tumbler

700 x 28 on newer Lemond... will it fit?

Hey guys,
I've been looking into getting new tires and am wondering if a 700 x 28 will fit on my 2006 Lemond Chambery. I'm currently running 23's, but am planning to go with 25's or 28's next (if...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-09, 06:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,938
Posted By tumbler

That's a beautiful bike! I love the gold...

That's a beautiful bike! I love the gold accents. Nice job.
Forum: Touring
09-02-09, 09:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,445
Posted By tumbler

I'm probably a few months late, but I highly...

I'm probably a few months late, but I highly recommend Bebop pedals. I had the exact same issue with my IT band and wanted something with tons of float, easy walking, easy clip in/out, and an...
Forum: Commuting
09-15-08, 05:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 766
Posted By tumbler

Sorry, could have been more clear. We have...

Sorry, could have been more clear.

We have to have signals in NYC because people are *****holes in a self-induced rush no matter where they go. Although red lights are often ignored and viewed as...
Forum: Commuting
09-13-08, 12:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 766
Posted By tumbler

Certainly would not work here in NYC. Traffic...

Certainly would not work here in NYC. Traffic lights are almost viewed as suggestions and drivers are somehow under the impression that a red light means "One More Car". We literally need physical...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-08, 08:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,476
Posted By tumbler

I prefer without because I combine them with...

I prefer without because I combine them with padded shorts (I have more pairs of these) and don't have to wash the tights after each ride.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-08, 06:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,486
Posted By tumbler

Nice rides, hope you enjoy them!

Nice rides, hope you enjoy them!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-08, 08:18 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 8,512
Posted By tumbler

I doubt anyone involved or witnessing the...

I doubt anyone involved or witnessing the situation would come away thinking "Man, road cyclists are a-holes." If I saw this, I'd think "Those kids were a-holes who got what was comin' to them."
...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-08, 08:16 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 7,990
Posted By tumbler

Probably because they want to feel good about the...

Probably because they want to feel good about the $5000 they just spent. It clearly didn't make them ride like Lance, so instead they praise the stiffness, tracking, aerodynamics, compliance,...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-08, 07:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 710
Posted By tumbler

I agree with everyone else.... I'd pass.

I agree with everyone else.... I'd pass.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-08, 07:19 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,552
Posted By tumbler

I had a pair of Optic Nerve sunglasses that I...

I had a pair of Optic Nerve sunglasses that I picked up from Performance. They fit well, had 3 lenses, and were about $25. I was happy.... until last week when I lost them.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-08, 07:12 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,524
Posted By tumbler

About 60 miles for me (my first time over 50 mi)....

About 60 miles for me (my first time over 50 mi). Did a little riding in Central Park, cut over to the Hudson River Greenway, across the George Washington Bridge, and up 9W to Piermont, NY. Met a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-08, 08:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,157
Posted By tumbler

Did you mean this the other way around? That the...

Did you mean this the other way around? That the SLK looks more padded and the SLC is minimalist? That's the impression I get from looking at them online, but wanted to here from people who own...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-08, 03:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,157
Posted By tumbler

Thanks everyone, I've heard enough good things...

Thanks everyone, I've heard enough good things about the SLK that I think I'll give it a try and hope it has a little more padding. Now the tough part.... try selling the SLC on eBay (it's $200+...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-08, 06:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,346
Posted By tumbler

Glad to hear he got something. Probably didn't...

Glad to hear he got something. Probably didn't expect to be out $750 + legal fees when he decided to be a *****hole. Way to go for taking him to court.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-08, 06:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,157
Posted By tumbler

Anybody?

Anybody?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-08, 04:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,157
Posted By tumbler

Selle Italia SLK vs. SLC

Hi Guys,

After reading a lot of positive reviews, I ordered the Selle Italia SLK saddle. It was backordered for about 2 weeks. When I finally got the package, they sent me an SLC Gel Flow by...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-08, 09:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 474
Posted By tumbler

I'm having the same exact problem and ordered the...

I'm having the same exact problem and ordered the exact same saddle you're considering - Selle Italia SLK. If you do a search it seems to be a popular saddle that has impressed others on this board....
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-08, 11:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 871
Posted By tumbler

I have Bebop pedals and love them...

I have Bebop pedals and love them (www.bebop.com). Similar to speedplay in many respects, but a little cheaper and more durable. They aren't as easy to find as speedplay, which could be an issue if...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-08, 10:25 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,305
Posted By tumbler

Good God! Your "ManHoles(tm)" are bigger than my...

Good God! Your "ManHoles(tm)" are bigger than my apartment. Count your blessings.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-08, 12:11 PM
Replies: 786
Views: 127,753
Posted By tumbler

Go Dawgs! I graduated in 2006 and moved up...

Go Dawgs! I graduated in 2006 and moved up north, but miss Athens dearly...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-08, 07:35 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,955
Posted By tumbler

Again.... the point here was that $5 and 30...

Again.... the point here was that $5 and 30 minutes could reasonably solve my dilemna and eliminate the need for new shoes.

I like my shoes and would rather throw $100 towards something else (for...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-08, 09:48 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,955
Posted By tumbler

The main reasons I did this were: 1.) I already...

The main reasons I did this were:
1.) I already had road shoes that fit and were comfortable so I didn't want to buy new shoes
2.) I started with SPDs on road shoes only because I used to ride...
Forum: Northeast
04-17-08, 01:44 PM
Replies: 268
Views: 26,367
Posted By tumbler

Hey guys, I'm in Manhattan, could you add me to...

Hey guys,
I'm in Manhattan, could you add me to the list?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-08, 06:19 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,230
Posted By tumbler

Looks useful.... no more dealing with the other...

Looks useful.... no more dealing with the other earbud bouncing around or poking me under the jersey. What's the sound quality like? Any noticeable issues?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-08, 06:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,955
Posted By tumbler

I hear you! The park was gorgeous yesterday. ...

I hear you! The park was gorgeous yesterday. Today wasn't quite as nice, but 1000x better than the 20 degree winter days with ice patches on the streets.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-08, 10:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,955
Posted By tumbler

Update: I've done a little more riding in the...

Update: I've done a little more riding in the shoes and so far the rubber sole is firmly attached and well worth the $8 + a little effort. I'm now able to securely plant the midsole on the pedal...
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