For someone who lives in NYC and likes to travel with a bike in two, do you have a folding bike?
If you're not in a hurry, they can be the perfect thing.
There's a brand called Priority that is based in NYC that makes nothing but belt-driven bikes, and they make a folder too. I know I enjoy not doing chain maintenance on my Apollo 11, and I would enjoy not getting greased when I move the bike in and out of the car too. My next folder may be a Priority.
Welcome, from SE Wisconsin and enjoy your stay.
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-Jeremy