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Free The New York City Millions!

January 15, 2011

I received this email yesterday, apparently sent from the depths of New York City’s Subway system some time around 5:30pm. Sounds like whoever it is could use a folding bike. Thought you might enjoy it: To whoever you are, I only hope this record of our struggles might fall into friendly hands and see itself [...]

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Christmas Gift Ideas From NYCeWheels

December 17, 2010

’tis the season to be jolly! I figure there are a few people out there who are still searching for Christmas gifts. I got all my shopping done early enough this year and am very happy to be done with the frustration of trying to figure out what to get everyone. Finding the perfect gift [...]

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How To Keep Biking When NYC Gets Cold

October 15, 2010

Have you had that thought yet? That feeling that maybe you should have packed a sweater? That urge to stop in the next little coffee shop for a quick warm up? Yep, it’s getting a little colder in our big city but that doesn’t mean you have to retire your folding bike to the closet [...]

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Can A2B electric bike tame NYC streets?

October 4, 2010

Many people do not feel safe riding bikes, regardless of electricity, on New York City streets. But if there was one bike that had to come through and muscle out all the cabbies, delivery guys, and construction crews it would have to be the Ultra Motors A2B electric bike. This beefy electric bike boasts one [...]

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Brotherhood of the Brompton

September 27, 2010

A guest blog by Joshua Cook A Brompton folding bike is something you have to experience to appreciate. At first glance, few would immediately imagine how much joy they would get from riding it every day. And even though the Brompton’s ultra-compact frame, 16” wheels (small even for many folding bikes) and unique English design [...]

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Brommie Rider Loves Rain

August 23, 2010

What’s that? It’s raining out…. YES!!! I’m an every day Brompton folding bike commuter in New York City. I haven’t bought a subway pass in over 4 months now. That means I’ve saved nearly $350 in metro cards! But what’s even cooler is that I get to experience the daily weather patterns in the city [...]

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Commuting in New York City

August 20, 2010

Riding a bicycle in a city like New York is rough, and there are many times during my commute when I’ve had to pound my fist on the sides of cabs, yell at pedestrians, and make questionable maneuvers to save myself from a massive wipeout. I don’t know where this picture is from, but it’s [...]

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Peter’s Nicely Used Brooks Saddle, Mile 400+

August 18, 2010

Well folks, it’s official. My Brooks B17 Special has reached the point where I can ride it without padded bike shorts. I’ve been zipping around the city on my Brompton folding bike in jean shorts and a T-shirt, the smooth leather saddle keeping my butt cool and comfy. I can’t say that my Brooks is [...]

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Share Your Folding Bike Commute Stories!

June 16, 2010

Folding bike commuters are an enthusiastic bunch. That’s why they get up everyday or every few days and hop on a folding bike instead of a car seat. But for some people commuting can seem a bit intimidating, even though they really would like to start. Many times these would-be folding bike commuters just need [...]

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Brompton Folding Bike at the T.A. Stop

May 21, 2010

Remember what I said a few days ago about commuting to work on a folding bike? Well as Bike To Work Day kicked off this morning, I saw many more folding bikes on the road than I expected. On the Williamsburg bridge, our friends at Transportation Alternatives even had a Brompton folding bike parked behind [...]

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