Apr 02, 2024 at 09:01 PM
(But yes Bromptons are way off budget)
Bike Commuting
Apr 02, 2024 at 10:04 PM
4 and 5mm security bolts are good for bars, headset, seatpost, bottle cages. 
Apr 03, 2024 at 12:11 PM
Great tip, John.
There is “secure” pick parking at my office building, and I can store the commuter in the hallway in our apt building (also mostly secure). There’s a local shop near my apt (B’s Bikes) which I think mostly sells Scott and some other random brands but essentially exists for repairs. They do refurbs on older bikes, sell for $200-400 cash only. I’m gonna scope that and see if I can’t find something workable that I’ll enjoy riding every day.
will post a pic when I find something that works.
will post a pic when I find something that works.
To Eloy’s point, I’ll probably take said commuter to Ride Brooklyn to pick up accessories and stuff I know I’ll buy anyway (rack, basic tools, tires)
Apr 11, 2024 at 07:55 PM
I second Nathaniel's solution. I've been riding in the city since the 1980's and survived to tell the tale. I've had a couple of bikes and wheels stolen and it SUCKS. I converted my old steel Bianchi Trofeo road bike to a single speed with flat bar/brakes and it's the best bike for city riding I've ever had (simple and fun for sprinting). My advice to avoid theft is to lock in well-trafficked areas and NEVER leave the bike locked outside over night. Here's my trusty steed (looks a lot more beat up now, which is good):
Apr 11, 2024 at 08:00 PM
So much hotness @AdamYaffe
Apr 11, 2024 at 10:21 PM
Beautiful!
Apr 16, 2024 at 01:05 AM
Came across a commuting heat map of sorts.
"Close includes travel time information for cities across the United States. To view a different location, select the searchicon on the top left of the screen and enter a city or county name."
https://close.city/about/index.html
I looked in my neighborhood, it seems somewhat accurate. Wondering how it is for others. I'm also checking out places I've visited in the recent past, to see if I can tell how it lines up in those places.
"Close includes travel time information for cities across the United States. To view a different location, select the searchicon on the top left of the screen and enter a city or county name."
https://close.city/about/index.html
I looked in my neighborhood, it seems somewhat accurate. Wondering how it is for others. I'm also checking out places I've visited in the recent past, to see if I can tell how it lines up in those places.
Apr 22, 2024 at 04:40 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3SOLGbR-gc