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Forum: Commuting
06-09-06, 02:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 656
Posted By eplbrooklyn

It sounds like you head in to work a little...

It sounds like you head in to work a little earlier than me.
My home-bound trip usually happens about the same time as yours.
Since the weather has held, I am leaving a little early and head into...
Forum: Commuting
06-09-06, 09:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 656
Posted By eplbrooklyn

I totally agree - the ferry is the way to go! ...

I totally agree - the ferry is the way to go!
Thanks to all for your input.
Forum: Commuting
06-09-06, 08:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 656
Posted By eplbrooklyn

We live in Ditmas Park so my commute starts with...

We live in Ditmas Park so my commute starts with P.P. half-loop up to G.A.P.
From where do you start?

We have a newborn at home so my commute timing is somewhat flexible.
What times do you do...
Forum: Commuting
06-09-06, 08:05 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,251
Posted By eplbrooklyn

1hr 10min+ = Subway ($4.00 round trip) 50min+ =...

1hr 10min+ = Subway ($4.00 round trip)
50min+ = Drive (traffic; GAS - yikes!)
40-45min - Bike

My wife gave birth to our first child this Spring.

Part of it for me is the exercise time without...
Forum: Commuting
06-06-06, 10:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 656
Posted By eplbrooklyn

(nyc) Long Island City to Hoboken by bike

[Live in Brooklyn - commute to LIC 3-4 days a week]

I know the only way over the Hudson River by bike is the GWB.
While I have ridden over the GWB before, I have always turned North.
I am...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-19-06, 12:24 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,422
Posted By eplbrooklyn

Another east-coast school would be Penn State.

Another east-coast school would be Penn State.
Forum: Commuting
05-17-06, 01:48 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,795
Posted By eplbrooklyn

I have found that sometimes it is best in general...

I have found that sometimes it is best in general - if I cen get around cleanly - not to yell anything as it is impossible to guess how a startled ped will react.
Having said that, many times on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-06, 10:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 657
Posted By eplbrooklyn

This one will give lots of information about...

This one will give lots of information about upcoming events around the country.

www.bikereg.com
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-06, 10:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 657
Posted By eplbrooklyn

Check out these websites which provide details...

Check out these websites which provide details surrounding the NYC racing scene:

www.nyvelocity.com
www.kissena.info/index.html

There are likely others, but these give some information...
Forum: Commuting
01-10-06, 01:39 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,281,885
Posted By eplbrooklyn

Today was my first day bike commuting - and first...

Today was my first day bike commuting - and first time on my bike after a 6-month layoff.
As already noted on another thread, the weather in NYC is beautiful!
I probably had one too many layers on...
Forum: Commuting
01-10-06, 11:43 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 15,123
Posted By eplbrooklyn

I do follow a general rule not to place anything...

I do follow a general rule not to place anything dripping wet on electrical appliances.
Anyways, my gloves and headband were only slightly damp from sweat this morning.
Forum: Commuting
01-10-06, 09:15 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 15,123
Posted By eplbrooklyn

BEAUTIFUL morning here in NYC. Had a great...

BEAUTIFUL morning here in NYC.
Had a great first commute - 10.0 miles in 53:00.
Pleased, but need to refine my route a bit.

While I have a flat-screen monitor, my neighbor has not yet been...
Forum: Commuting
01-09-06, 12:00 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 15,123
Posted By eplbrooklyn

Drying your cycling clothes while at work?

Tomorrow will be my first day bike commuting. :D
I am able to drive in one day per week with clothes for work.
We have a shower, but limited "locker room" space.

Thank you in advance for any...
Forum: Commuting
01-06-06, 09:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 702
Posted By eplbrooklyn

Oh, and I like my Vetta V100 Wireless. However,...

Oh, and I like my Vetta V100 Wireless. However, it is set up for front-wheel use.
I scanned the user manual, but did not see any notation for (or against) back-wheel use.
Forum: Commuting
01-06-06, 09:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 702
Posted By eplbrooklyn

Here is a website I found last year which may be...

Here is a website I found last year which may be helpful.

http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Vista/6434/CalCalcApplet.html
Forum: Commuting
01-06-06, 04:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 649
Posted By eplbrooklyn

NJ has lower sales tax so the longer trip might...

NJ has lower sales tax so the longer trip might be worth it if you can locate a dealer.
Forum: Commuting
01-04-06, 01:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 807
Posted By eplbrooklyn

Does anyone have experience with the Performance...

Does anyone have experience with the Performance Commuter Jacket?
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=19310&subcategory_ID=1130
It is listed as water and windproof - with zip pits...
Forum: Commuting
01-04-06, 12:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,027
Posted By eplbrooklyn

Thanks to all for your feedback. My LBS was...

Thanks to all for your feedback.
My LBS was great - we determined that the 700x25 was tight, but the Specialized All Condition Armadillo 700x23s fit just fine.
My LBS also recommended running at...
Forum: Commuting
12-29-05, 02:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,027
Posted By eplbrooklyn

Thanks. My LBS carries these tires. They offer...

Thanks. My LBS carries these tires.
They offer 700x28 and 700x38 sizes.
Given the clearance of my road bike, the 700x28 size is required, correct?
I imagine the 700x38 is for cross bikes?

Do...
Forum: Commuting
12-29-05, 12:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,027
Posted By eplbrooklyn

Tire Selection

I will begin bike commuting as soon as I have sufficiently outfitted my road bike for the rigors of commuting.
I am a heavier rider - at least I am right now, hoping to change that - and have had...
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