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Forum: Northeast
10-14-10, 04:34 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,834
Posted By soundtweakers

a tiny stretch of bike lane in front of the South...

a tiny stretch of bike lane in front of the South Ferry terminal is finished, unfortunately it's bike sign is not as noticeable as the statue of liberty resulted in pedestrians taking full advantage...
Forum: Northeast
10-12-10, 07:00 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,505
Posted By soundtweakers

well, I think it's a good post from Papa Tom. ...

well, I think it's a good post from Papa Tom. Sometimes when you're in a forum surround by cycling advocates and you've had a bit of cycling experience yourslef, you forget or ignore about other...
Forum: Northeast
10-12-10, 05:07 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,834
Posted By soundtweakers

Right on!! the investments we put into our bikes...

Right on!! the investments we put into our bikes are going to be paid off even faster now thanks to the new MTA fare hike.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-01-10, 10:08 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,599
Posted By soundtweakers

If there's a NYC based poll like this, it should...

If there's a NYC based poll like this, it should be named
POLL: How many salmon riders do you see in one day?
Forum: Commuting
09-30-10, 06:01 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,557
Posted By soundtweakers

my best bang for the buck head lights are two...

my best bang for the buck head lights are two small $5 LED flashlight gaffers taped to the handle bar. One angle slightly downward for the road ahead, one straight on for salmon deterring. I...
Forum: Northeast
09-29-10, 06:04 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,834
Posted By soundtweakers

I"m in the same boat with vol, my commute on the...

I"m in the same boat with vol, my commute on the Hudson Greenway does not go above 46th St. To explore the "northern" section of the Greenway would be a casual ride just for the sake of riding my...
Forum: Northeast
09-28-10, 06:13 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,834
Posted By soundtweakers

totally agree with you, although the ride quality...

totally agree with you, although the ride quality on the Hudson Greenway is superb and the lanes markings are fresh and clear and the specialty bike signal light works like a charm and saves lifes,...
Forum: Northeast
09-28-10, 05:15 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,834
Posted By soundtweakers

Stacy beat me to it. :)

Stacy beat me to it. :)
Forum: Northeast
09-26-10, 06:22 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,834
Posted By soundtweakers

Great turn out today for this ride, short but...

Great turn out today for this ride, short but definitely to the point. Learn about the potentials and the difficulties on making the Greenway better. those of you who showed up, thank you.
Forum: Northeast
09-26-10, 06:14 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,793
Posted By soundtweakers

I get on the Hudson Greenway at 46th St. and from...

I get on the Hudson Greenway at 46th St. and from there to Battery Park to East River Bikeway up to 34th is about 10 1/2 miles.
Forum: Northeast
09-25-10, 07:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 612
Posted By soundtweakers

I totally agree, there are no margin for error...

I totally agree, there are no margin for error for riding on the street of NYC, if there are bumper to bumper traffic you'll be fine because you'll be faster than the cars. But if the traffic is...
Forum: Northeast
09-24-10, 06:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 19,373
Posted By soundtweakers

thanks to Schwalbe tubes, I stopped my daily...

thanks to Schwalbe tubes, I stopped my daily pressure check after two weeks with no drop in tire pressure.

thanks to your thread, I'm going to check right now.
Forum: Northeast
09-24-10, 06:12 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,793
Posted By soundtweakers

I didn't feel threatened at all since they were...

I didn't feel threatened at all since they were little kids, what's alarming was their indifferent parents watching their little 12 yr old cursing at stranger using the F word.

I think if you...
Forum: Northeast
09-24-10, 05:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 612
Posted By soundtweakers

sorry dude, never rode all the way up there yet, ...

sorry dude, never rode all the way up there yet,
they did repave a small stretch of 1st Ave. between 34th St. and UN, two bus lanes(the red "bus only" and a "shoulder" for it to pull over) and no...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-24-10, 09:26 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,164
Posted By soundtweakers

thank you very much

thank you very much
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-24-10, 06:36 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,164
Posted By soundtweakers

It's only my 3rd day commuting with the new...

It's only my 3rd day commuting with the new standard Marathons, and they're much more stiff and responsive to my stock Kendas that came with my Downtube full suspension.

since you own both tires,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-23-10, 07:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,164
Posted By soundtweakers

thanks folks!!

thanks folks!!
Forum: Northeast
09-23-10, 08:16 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,793
Posted By soundtweakers

pretty close to the Con Ed distribution plant by...

pretty close to the Con Ed distribution plant by the playground, was near midnight on a Friday so there were quite some local people hanging around the park. Those kids were kids(at most 14 yr...
Forum: Northeast
09-22-10, 08:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,331
Posted By soundtweakers

does brand new tires slip a bit before they're...

does brand new tires slip a bit before they're wear in?
my new Marathons rolls really well, loving the 100psi and appreciate the full suspension on the bike. my bike is significantly faster,...
Forum: Northeast
09-22-10, 07:56 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,793
Posted By soundtweakers

And I was chased down by a couple of teenagers on...

And I was chased down by a couple of teenagers on electric scooters shouting "give me your bike, mother******"
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-22-10, 07:57 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,164
Posted By soundtweakers

just installed a brand new pair of Schwalbe...

just installed a brand new pair of Schwalbe Marathon(regulars) on my Downtube 8FS, pumped up to the max at 100psi, significant improvement on rolling resistance over the Kendas. I had to take the...
Forum: Northeast
09-22-10, 07:37 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,834
Posted By soundtweakers

thanks for the info and the link, always love a...

thanks for the info and the link, always love a bit of history.
Forum: Northeast
09-22-10, 07:36 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,834
Posted By soundtweakers

great, see you there!!

great, see you there!!
Forum: Northeast
09-20-10, 02:46 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,834
Posted By soundtweakers

the Feds was involved, and the ones who made the...

the Feds was involved, and the ones who made the call decided to spend it for the West side. There're going to be local elected official invited for this ride, sort of working from the bottom up.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-20-10, 02:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,097
Posted By soundtweakers

Sram X.7 Rear Derailleur Sram X.4 8 spd....

Sram X.7 Rear Derailleur
Sram X.4 8 spd. trigger shifter

conclusion.....shift like a dream!!

also got new Ergon Carbon grip, Schwalbe Marathons arriving tomorrow.....looks like I'll be...
Forum: Northeast
09-20-10, 09:55 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,834
Posted By soundtweakers

The westside is done, I'd say 95% of it from the...

The westside is done, I'd say 95% of it from the northern tip to southern tip, in almost spanking new condition, not to mention the Hudson River Park and Riverside Park, and very recently reveiled...
Forum: Northeast
09-20-10, 08:54 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,834
Posted By soundtweakers

took my daughter to this path over the weekend,...

took my daughter to this path over the weekend, there're plenty of users (juggers, cyclist...etc) utilize this Greenway.

contacted the event organizer and there're still plenty of spot to fill,...
Forum: Northeast
09-19-10, 02:04 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,834
Posted By soundtweakers

lots of people uses the bike path, and it...

lots of people uses the bike path, and it definitely needs improvement.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-18-10, 07:56 PM
Replies: 2,383
Views: 511,728
Posted By soundtweakers

LOL, Starbucks and iPhones, you definitely hit...

LOL, Starbucks and iPhones, you definitely hit bulls eye on that one!! I live on the east side as well and the "gray(sometimes brownish)way", I ride the south ferry to 34th St. section. Having...
Forum: Northeast
09-18-10, 01:01 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,834
Posted By soundtweakers

anybody cares? or do we love dearly traveling on...

anybody cares? or do we love dearly traveling on 1st and 2nd Ave.
Forum: Northeast
09-17-10, 08:16 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 418
Posted By soundtweakers

interesting read for urban riders

http://blogs.reuters.com/felix-salmon/2010/09/03/a-unified-theory-of-new-york-biking/
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-17-10, 08:11 PM
Replies: 2,383
Views: 511,728
Posted By soundtweakers

I'm still a new commuter myself, and I too have...

I'm still a new commuter myself, and I too have been trying to spot a DT in the city, so far I've ran into one single DT Nova I think once, that' it. It's NYC(more specifically Manhattan) and the...
Forum: Northeast
09-17-10, 07:17 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,834
Posted By soundtweakers

anybody going?

anybody going?
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-17-10, 06:56 AM
Replies: 2,383
Views: 511,728
Posted By soundtweakers

I have an 8FS and I ride the NYC Manhattan street...

I have an 8FS and I ride the NYC Manhattan street daily, I find myself standing up on the pedal (using my knee as the suspension) often on the bumpiest ride, and I also find myself bouncing up and...
Forum: Northeast
09-16-10, 02:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 796
Posted By soundtweakers

did the route again from Hudson Greenway to...

did the route again from Hudson Greenway to Battery Pk. to East River Bikeway, this time stayed on the Greenway and followed the signed detour by ground zero. Let me say it wasn't bad at all,...
Forum: Northeast
09-16-10, 02:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 796
Posted By soundtweakers

I pass by these two spots almost daily so I know...

I pass by these two spots almost daily so I know exactly what you're talking about. The narrow spot next to Con Ed is barely a path, it's funny they even drew a two way arrow when one person can...
Forum: Northeast
09-16-10, 02:28 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,834
Posted By soundtweakers

Ride to Support the East River Greenway

http://eastrivergreenway.org/2010/08/12/ride-to-support-the-east-river-greenway/

The East River Greenway is poised to become the backbone of an incredible sustainable transportation network on the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-16-10, 09:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,097
Posted By soundtweakers

thanks for the link

thanks for the link
Forum: Northeast
09-16-10, 08:44 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,331
Posted By soundtweakers

slight change of topic here... was...

slight change of topic here...

was wondering what's the skinniest road/racing tire that can be fitted on a 20 inch wheel of a folder that generally fitted with 1.5~1.75 wide tires.
Forum: Northeast
09-16-10, 05:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 796
Posted By soundtweakers

That explains a lot, thanks. I always thought...

That explains a lot, thanks. I always thought the city has much less of a budget crisis compare to the state.
I've got a work asignment at 2 WFC to morrow, I'll check out the Greenway there...
Forum: Northeast
09-15-10, 05:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 796
Posted By soundtweakers

Hi, Stacy. I was planning on taking the Greenway...

Hi, Stacy. I was planning on taking the Greenway all the way down to Battery park not knowing about the detour by Ground Zero. Then out of curiosity I followed some bike tour group out of the...
Forum: Northeast
09-15-10, 05:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 796
Posted By soundtweakers

Question regarding the promenade by the water...

Question regarding the promenade by the water inside battery park? do you mean riding through the area where tourist board the ferry to Liberty Island? As soon as I crossed Battery Pl. into the...
Forum: Northeast
09-15-10, 05:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 796
Posted By soundtweakers

First of all, my long way home has now become my...

First of all, my long way home has now become my favorite way home!! No more dealing with Time Square pedestrians, no more dealing with 1st Ave! I might add about 8 miles to my commute but I...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-15-10, 04:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,097
Posted By soundtweakers

here is my RD/shifter combo finally. Sram...

here is my RD/shifter combo finally.

Sram X.7 Rear Derailleur
Sram X.4 8 spd. trigger shifter

now, I'm good with tools and I have more than enough time to search online for tutorial, but I'm...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-15-10, 04:34 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,730
Posted By soundtweakers

Congratulations! mulleady That's one...

Congratulations! mulleady

That's one serious looking bike, black frame with red rim. It's BAD(in an extremely awesome way)!
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-15-10, 11:29 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,164
Posted By soundtweakers

ordered a pair of regular Marathons, decision...

ordered a pair of regular Marathons, decision based on it's 100 psi.
Forum: Northeast
09-15-10, 11:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 796
Posted By soundtweakers

taking the long way home, Hudson Greenway to East Bike path.

After a month and a half of my meager 2.5 mile commute through street of Manhattan, I developed a desire to ride some more, I get off work in the very early pm hours at 2:30pm.

It's sunny 69F in...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-14-10, 03:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,097
Posted By soundtweakers

On my bike, the Sunrace and the grip shifter does...

On my bike, the Sunrace and the grip shifter does work fine about 75% of the time right after a tune up/lube. I just can't have a slip gear in the middle of a uphill climb on 1st Ave during rush...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-14-10, 09:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,097
Posted By soundtweakers

just got a SRAM X.7 rear derailleur(medium cage)...

just got a SRAM X.7 rear derailleur(medium cage) off of Ebay, looking for an 8 speed shifter to match it now.

what do you guys think of this one?...
Forum: Northeast
09-14-10, 04:58 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,331
Posted By soundtweakers

Looks like I dont' have much choices other than...

Looks like I dont' have much choices other than Schwalbe since I ride a folder with 20 inch wheels.

thanks for all the suggestions, think I'm going to try the regular Marathon.
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