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#279 From: "johnfcoppinger" <johnkaty@...>
Date: Sun Mar 5, 2006 7:04 pm
Subject: ET Cycles in Croton johnfcoppinger
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Does anyone know what's going on with ET Cycles in Croton? In late
Janaury, I went to drop my bike off for a tuneup and Tony told me that
he was not accepting any new work, because he was going to re-arrange
the store and rent out some of the space to another tenant, and he had
to empty it first so he could renovate. He said that he was planning
to re-open in mid to late February.

I went last weekend to drop my bike off, and the place was empty.
Yesterday, I called the number in Plain Spoke'n (271 6661), and a
phone company recording said that the number had been disconnected,
and that no further information was available about that number.
I drove by today and the place is totally empty.

It would be very disappointing if ET is no longer in business. It was
a great shop and Tony was very supportive of our club activities.

John Coppinger

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#278 From: "Colleen" <McG00fy@...>
Date: Tue Feb 28, 2006 4:07 pm
Subject: Save the date McG00fy
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July 15th through July 19th there will be a ride from Hartsdale to DC
for Stem Cell REsearch awareness in honor of Lorraine.  The ride will
require sponsorship monies, but it's for a friend.

There will be more to come, but I wanted to be sure and let everyone
know about this ride now so that they can hopefully plan on joining.

More to come!

Colleen

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#277 From: bike2me@...
Date: Mon Feb 27, 2006 10:00 pm
Subject: Re: Caffeine impairs cardiac function - no more Starbucks at Mt Kis... eyeisagem
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Tom you're such a party pooper, I'm not changing my routes!!!! First of all it may be "Mount" Kisco, but the altitude isn't anywhere 15,000 feet, secondly get a decaf carmel machiatto!

I'm sure to be leading my Starbuck's rides again this year, I hope this doesn't deter anyone from coming.

Rachel

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#276 From: "Thomas Nee" <nee.t@...>
Date: Tue Feb 28, 2006 2:53 am
Subject: Caffeine impairs cardiac function - no more Starbucks at Mt Kisco? tyn531
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Caffeine limits blood flow to heart muscle during exercise

January 16, 2006

Results suggest that coffee may impair peak heart function
In healthy volunteers, the equivalent of two cups of coffee reduced the body’s ability to boost blood flow to the heart muscle in response to exercise, and the effect was stronger when the participants were in a chamber simulating high altitude, according to a new study in the Jan. 17, 2006, issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

“Whenever we do a physical exercise, myocardial blood flow has to increase in order to match the increased need of oxygen. We found that caffeine may adversely affect this mechanism. It partly blunts the needed increase in flow,” said Philipp A. Kaufmann, M.D., F.A.C.C., from the University Hospital Zurich and Center for Integrative Human Physiology CIHP in Zurich,.

The researchers, including lead author Mehdi Namdar, M.D., F.A.C.C., studied 18 young, healthy people who were regular coffee drinkers. The participants did not drink any coffee for 36 hours prior to the study testing. In one part of the study, PET scans that showed blood flow in the hearts of 10 participants were performed before and immediately after they rode a stationary exercise bicycle. In the second part of the study, the same type of myocardial blood-flow measurements were done in 8 participants who were in a chamber simulating the thin air at about 15,000 feet (4,500 meters) altitude. The high-altitude test was designed to mimic the way coronary artery disease deprives the heart muscle of sufficient oxygen. In both groups, the testing procedure was repeated 50 minutes after each participant swallowed a tablet containing 200 milligrams of caffeine, the equivalent of two cups of coffee.

The caffeine dose did not affect blood flow within the heart muscle while the participants were at rest. However, the blood flow measurements taken immediately after exercise were significantly lower after the participants had taken caffeine tablets. The effect was pronounced in the group in the high-altitude chamber.

Blood flow normally increases in response to exercise, and the results indicate that caffeine reduces the body’s ability to boost blood flow to the muscle of the heart on demand. The ratio of exercise blood flow to resting blood flow, called the myocardial flow reserve, was 22 percent lower in the group at normal air pressure after ingesting caffeine and 39 percent lower in the group in the high-altitude chamber. Dr. Kaufmann said that caffeine may block certain receptors in the walls of blood vessels, interfering with the normal process by which adenosine signals blood vessels to dilate in response to the demands of physical activity.

“Although these findings seem not to have a clinical importance in healthy volunteers, they may raise safety questions in patients with reduced coronary flow reserve, as seen in coronary artery disease, particularly before physical exercise and at high-altitude exposure,” the researchers wrote.

Although caffeine is a stimulant, these results also indicate that coffee may not necessarily boost athletic performance.

“We now have good evidence that, at the level of myocardial blood flow, caffeine is not a useful stimulant. It may be a stimulant at the cerebral level in terms of being more awake and alert, which may subjectively give the feeling of having better physical performance. But I now would not recommend that any athlete drink caffeine before sports. It may not be a physical stimulant, and may even adversely affect physical performance,” Dr. Kaufmann said. “It may not be as harmless as we thought before, particularly if you suffer from coronary artery disease or if you are in the mountains.”

Dr. Kaufmann noted that this study was not designed to measure athletic performance.

Although the participants were all healthy, Dr. Kaufmann said that the results raise concerns about possible effects of caffeine in people with heart disease.

“Any advice would be based on results of healthy volunteers and would be a bit speculative; nevertheless, my advice would be: do not drink coffee before doing physical activities. We hope to be able to provide data soon on the situation of patients with coronary artery disease,” he said.

The researchers noted that other studies of coffee and heart disease have produced mixed results.

Although this study included only 18 participants, the researchers said that the differences they saw were large enough for them to be confident that the effect of caffeine on heart muscle blood flow is real. They pointed out that longer studies of people with heart disease will be needed in order to understand whether the blood flow effects have important health consequences.

Thomas H. Schindler, M.D. from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA in Los Angeles, California, who was not connected with this study, said that if the results are confirmed, they could have important implications.

“In particular, this may play an important role in patients with obstructive coronary artery disease in the intermediate range between 50 percent and 85 percent narrowing of the epicardial luminal diameter. In this range of coronary artery disease-induced epicardial narrowing, the myocardial flow reserve (MFR) has been widely assumed to compensate for the epicardial narrowing and, thereby, to preserve the myocardial blood flow to the heart. A further reduction of the MFR, for example owing to caffeine intake, therefore could precipitate stress-induced myocardial ischemia, angina pectoris (reflecting an imbalance between myocardial oxygen supply and demand) or could also contribute to the manifestation of acute coronary syndromes. Consequently, as stated by Namdar et al., the current findings indeed raise safety questions in patients with already reduced MFR as seen in coronary artery disease, particularly before physical exercise and at high-altitude exposure,” Dr. Schindler said.

Dr. Schindler said that further studies will be needed to answer the important questions raised by this study.

American College of Cardiology

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#275 From: "john milano" <bronzepeacock1@...>
Date: Mon Feb 27, 2006 1:40 pm
Subject: Nice Ride Leader Party bronzepeacock1
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Many thanks to Adrienne Pincus for a swell evening! I expect that the
club will have a gem of a season based upon the turnout and enthusiasm
of the ride leaders. All we need now is a little heat...

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#274 From: davidmckaywilson@...
Date: Wed Feb 22, 2006 9:12 pm
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Just got another email about an interesting charity ride in upstate NY.

- Dave

6^th Annual Pedal for Medals 300-Mile Adirondacks to Finger Lakes Ride

Pedal for Medals is a four-day, fully supported, 300-mile ride to raise funds for Special Olympics in Central New York. Starting on June 22 at Saranac Lake in the Adirondacks and ending on June 25 at Dwyer Park just north of Cortland in the Finger Lakes, the ride traverses some of the most beautiful scenery in the northeast and provides a variety of terrain types. All meals and rest stop snacks are provided by the ride as well as double occupancy motel accommodations for four nights.

Riders must register for the ride and raise a minimum of $600 from individuals and businesses to participate. Each rider will get a Pedal for Medals T-shirt and an insulated water bottle. Riders who raise $1000 or more also receive a ride jersey. Additional prizes will be given for the three highest amounts raised.

Members of cycling clubs throughout New York State and surrounding states are encouraged to become a part of this great ride experience. Sign up early. Participation is limited to the first 100 registrants due to the limited hotel spaces available. This is a great ride to make new friendships, see some great scenery and help the Special Olympics.

In addition to the four-day, 300-mile ride from the Adirondacks to Finger Lakes, there will also be a one-day event on June 10 at Delta Lake just north of Rome, NY with a $100 minimum fund raising that will include a one-mile family fun ride in the park, a 12 mile ride, and 38 mile ride. At Delta Lake, Special Olympics athletes at different skill levels will be joining Pedal for Medals for the first time.

Learn more about both rides and what Special Olympics are all about by checking out the Pedal for Medals website at www.pedal4medals.org or by contacting Glenn Ivers at 315-473-3177 or givers@....

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#273 From: "William Oconnell" <seehuntny@...>
Date: Wed Feb 22, 2006 2:47 am
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Try the training group at Altheus in Rye.  They aren't cheap, but I hear
that they have been getting good results.  I think their rates are listed on
their site.

http://www.altheus.net

Bill O'Connell





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A friend wants to hire a cycling trainer to improve his
performance on the road. Anybody know of someone in that
business? What do they charge?

- Dave

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#272 From: "davidmckaywilson" <davidmckaywilson@...>
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A friend wants to hire a cycling trainer to improve his
performance on the road. Anybody know of someone in that
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- Dave

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#271 From: "nyestreet" <streetrider@...>
Date: Tue Feb 21, 2006 2:19 pm
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Check www.tristatetrek.com.

Boston to White Plains, late July.      John

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#270 From: "brian walsh" <brikimw@...>
Date: Tue Feb 21, 2006 12:30 pm
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In October their is a Cystic Fibrosis ride in CT. Usually the first Sunday of the Month. It starts at Sherwood Island and has rides beginning at 1 mile up to 62 miles. The 38 and 62 are very hilly but a great ride. I have been doing it for 4 years to raise money for my nephew who has CF. This is a great way to end the riding season.

I can send you info if you are interested.

Brian

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Hi All:

I've set as my riding goal for 2006 completing a 2- or 3-day charity ride relatively nearby (i.e., in the northeast), with a reasonable pledge amount, and preferably later in the season. I'm aware of a few such rides, but am hoping you all might have some recommendations for me. I'd rate myself a B- or C+ rider, having completed a relatively flat century (actually 108 mi.) at 13.5 mph.

I'd greatly appreciate any recommendations or advice you may have. I look forward to hearing from you.

Regards,

Rich

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#269 From: davidmckaywilson@...
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rich,

Here are the links:

Bresnan bike tour - tour de wagner http://www.bresnanbiketour.com/

Pan Mass Challenge http://www.pmc.org/

Angel Ride http://www.angelcharitabletrust.org/ride/

Best Buddies http://www.angelcharitabletrust.org/ride/

- Dave

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#268 From: "David McKay Wilson" <davidmckaywilson@...>
Date: Tue Feb 21, 2006 11:16 am
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Rich,
A great ride to do goes from Putnam to Lenox mass in early june. It's the Tour
de Wagner,  and proceeds go to Westchester Assoc for Retarded Citizens. Many WCC
riders participate. Lodging is tops in Lenox. About 100 people do it. Sure you
could find it through Google.
There's another one in CT called the Angel Ride that goes for a couple of days.
Not sure the dates.
Just got a mailing for a ride in SE Mass called Bike Buddies that raises money
for services for the retarded. There's a big whoopDeDo at the Kennedy compound
in hyannisport.
Then of course there's the grand Daddy of them all, the Pan Mass Challenge,
which raises millions each year for cancer research through the Jimmy Fund.
- Dave
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Hi All:

I've set as my riding goal for 2006 completing a 2- or 3-day charity ride
relatively nearby (i.e., in the northeast), with a reasonable pledge amount, and
preferably later in the season.  I'm aware of a few such rides, but am hoping
you all might have some recommendations for me.  I'd rate myself a B- or C+
rider, having completed a relatively flat century (actually 108 mi.) at 13.5
mph.

I'd greatly appreciate any recommendations or advice you may have.  I look
forward to hearing from you.

Regards,

Rich


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#267 From: Rich Califano <recal83@...>
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Hi All:

I've set as my riding goal for 2006 completing a 2- or 3-day charity ride relatively nearby (i.e., in the northeast), with a reasonable pledge amount, and preferably later in the season. I'm aware of a few such rides, but am hoping you all might have some recommendations for me. I'd rate myself a B- or C+ rider, having completed a relatively flat century (actually 108 mi.) at 13.5 mph.

I'd greatly appreciate any recommendations or advice you may have. I look forward to hearing from you.

Regards,

Rich

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#266 From: "nyestreet" <streetrider@...>
Date: Sat Feb 18, 2006 12:24 pm
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John, I'll be hiking 6 or 8 miles  today in Wonder Lake State Park,
departing from the Ludingtonville Rd. CPL off I84 in Patterson at 10
AM if you'd like to join me. 1/2 woods roads, 1/2 bushwacking.

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#265 From: bike2me@...
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Would love to, but can't Saturday...maybe Sunday or Monday.

Rachel

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#264 From: "john milano" <bronzepeacock1@...>
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anyone interested in doing a hike on saturday. a couple of hours at
garrison or pound ridge and then some lunch/coffee?

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#263 From: "andrew" <a_kelly@...>
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Hey Robin:
Andrew Kelly here...

So, what do you think about the women's night seminar thing?

andrew

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#262 From: "Robin Winter" <robinwinter@...>
Date: Sun Feb 12, 2006 5:52 pm
Subject: Ride Leader Party Postponed niborretniw
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The Ride Leader Party Scheduled for Today at 5pm has
been postponed due to severe weather, and the
restaurant has confirmed they will be closed. The
party is rescheduled for Sunday February 26th at 5pm
at the same location.

Please notify your cycle friends who plan to attend
but do not subscribe to our club e-mails.

Leaders, if you have any rides for March, please post
by February 15th 11:59pm.

Adrienne Pincus
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#261 From: "Robin Winter" <robinwinter@...>
Date: Sun Feb 12, 2006 5:52 pm
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The Ride Leader Party Scheduled for Today at 5pm has
been postponed due to severe weather, and the
restaurant has confirmed they will be closed. The
party is rescheduled for Sunday February 26th at 5pm
at the same location.

Please notify your cycle friends who plan to attend
but do not subscribe to our club e-mails.

Leaders, if you have any rides for March, please post
by February 15th 11:59pm.

Adrienne Pincus
Rides Chair
914-997-1690

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#260 From: "Tom Safford" <tsafford@...>
Date: Wed Feb 1, 2006 4:51 am
Subject: RE: Montreal "Tour de L'isle" - Looking for information tsafford@...
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I have done this Guinness Record ride (over 45,000 riders) at least
three times in the past years.

It is run differently than the NYC Five Boro tour, and as a result many
of the NYC problems do not occur in Montreal ride.

While (as to be expected) there is the usual annoying delay getting
started (but not nearly as long as NYC), but once you go there are no
stops thereafter.  This is because at the start, the riders are narrowed
down to go off at no more than eight across (so there never is a mass
plug of riders).

Also, riders are assigned different starting times (not strictly adhered
to), so all the riders are not all massed together at the same time for
a single mass "start".

One can cut into the tour down the line, but you miss out on some of the
ambience (mimes, clowns, etc.).

Finally, the riders are generally much more laid back and more family
oriented.

Apart from the ride itself, be sure to enjoy an evening in the "old
city" district, and at least a quick daytime tour of the extended park
on top of "Mount Royal" (looking out over the city).  There is a cut off
date for signing up, but generally applications from the U.S. are
accepted after that time (at least that was true in the past).  It is a
good idea to get overnight reservations asap in order to be near the
starting line.

Hope this helps.  Be sure to go with someone else, it is much more
enjoyable.

Tom Safford

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I am planning to ride this huge event in Montreal this June - had a
great time riding the
canals last summer.  I'm looking for any "inside tips" from cyclists who
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#259 From: "fsrkawi" <seehuntny@...>
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I am planning to ride this huge event in Montreal this June - had a great time
riding the
canals last summer.  I'm looking for any "inside tips" from cyclists who have
ridden it
before.  ie: Ways to avoid the stop and go throngs of humanity at the start of
the event.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Bill O'Connell

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#258 From: brucereisdorf@...
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Adrienne, thanks for the info.I plan on training for it this year, longer rides like the Tappan Zee tour, etc.. and doing the ride in 2007, and make it a charity ride as well. Bruce----- Original Message -----

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> My neighbor did it 2 years ago. I rained for 6 days. She did it
> many years ago too, without rain, and found it a great tour. You
> are on streets and dirt paths. Your bike can get a work out. I've
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#257 From: Adrienne <adriennedsp@...>
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My neighbor did it 2 years ago. I rained for 6 days. She did it many years ago too, without rain, and found it a great tour. You are on streets and dirt paths. Your bike can get a work out. I've been told that wider tires may be better.

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I am interrested in doing the 8 day Erie Canal Ride. Possibly next year. Has anyone else done it?

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#256 From: "Bruce Reisdorf" <brucereisdorf@...>
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I am interrested in doing the 8 day Erie Canal Ride. Possibly next
year. Has anyone else done it?

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#255 From: "Seth Pullen" <travel_seth@...>
Date: Thu Jan 26, 2006 4:44 pm
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Thanks to everyone for all the great feedback! :)

My wife purchased a Specialized Sequoia Elite XS frame because she's new to cycling and wasn't comfortable with some of the "steeper" angled race frames.

We'll definitely gear up with all your opinions in mind!

Thanks again.

SETH

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My wife is 4'10" and we spent alot of time this past summer trying to find a bike with the right fit. Cycle World gave us great service (I have bought 5 bikes from them over the years) but the Trek and Giant bikes just didn't fit her well. The distance between the seat and the handlebars was too long even on their smallest model. She realized that this distance was as important as the frame height. We finally chose the Specialized Sirrus Elite XS from Yorktown Cycles. She has been extremely happy with the bike.

I hope this helps you,

Jack

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Subject: [WCCChat] Westchester shop with good prices and service?

Hello all, I'm buying my wife an entry level road bike and trainer to get her started....I'd like the entire budget to be 1300.00 or less....what shops in Westchester provide good service and decent prices? My wife is 5'1" tall with about a 27" standover, maybe a little less so that would require approximately a 44cm frame....I think this narrows down the choices a bit and I'm quite sure she won't want to ride very steep.... I was considering the Specialized Sequoia... Any thoughts on the frame? I am not so concerned with the grupo because I think that she'll mostly do exercise rides and trainer riding, probably not much racing at all.... Anyway, I very much appreciate any and all feedback steering us to a good shop with good prices. Best Regards, Seth Pullen (fairly new member of WCC)

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#254 From: Jack Catanese <ajr93@...>
Date: Thu Jan 26, 2006 2:43 am
Subject: Re: Westchester shop with good prices and service? AJR93
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My wife is 4'10" and we spent alot of time this past summer trying to find a bike with the right fit. Cycle World gave us great service (I have bought 5 bikes from them over the years) but the Trek and Giant bikes just didn't fit her well. The distance between the seat and the handlebars was too long even on their smallest model. She realized that this distance was as important as the frame height. We finally chose the Specialized Sirrus Elite XS from Yorktown Cycles. She has been extremely happy with the bike.

I hope this helps you,

Jack

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From: levelhead1974

To: WCCChat@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 11:17 AM

Subject: [WCCChat] Westchester shop with good prices and service?

Hello all, I'm buying my wife an entry level road bike and trainer to get her started....I'd like the entire budget to be 1300.00 or less....what shops in Westchester provide good service and decent prices? My wife is 5'1" tall with about a 27" standover, maybe a little less so that would require approximately a 44cm frame....I think this narrows down the choices a bit and I'm quite sure she won't want to ride very steep.... I was considering the Specialized Sequoia... Any thoughts on the frame? I am not so concerned with the grupo because I think that she'll mostly do exercise rides and trainer riding, probably not much racing at all.... Anyway, I very much appreciate any and all feedback steering us to a good shop with good prices. Best Regards, Seth Pullen (fairly new member of WCC)

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#253 From: "Mark Lubin" <lubinmark@...>
Date: Thu Jan 26, 2006 1:26 am
Subject: Re: Westchester shop with good prices and service? lubinmark
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Count me as another Bicycle World devotee.  Consistently excellent advice
and service.


>From: davidmckaywilson@...
>Reply-To: WCCChat@yahoogroups.com
>To: WCCChat@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: Re: [WCCChat] Westchester shop with good prices and service?
>Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2006 20:39:36 EST
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>Seth,
>
>I've had very good luck at Bicycle World in Mount Kisco. Eric really took
>care to fit me, and I've been very happy with the service when something
>needed
>to be fixed.
>
>- DAvid

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#252 From: rmwolff@...
Date: Wed Jan 25, 2006 8:00 pm
Subject: Cycling Shop in Westchester yose
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Although the request has been for a Westchester based shop, I have been using
Cyclesport located in Park Ridge, NJ (Just across the TZ Bridge)  (201)
391-5269. I would ask for Mike or Dean - tell them Bob Wolff sent you.

They built my Colnago C-50HP - did a fantastic job of it; as well as building
numerous wheel sets for me that have lasted for years. Keep in mind that I am
not the type who uses a shop for general tunes ups but only for when those
complex problems require a skilled cycling mechanic's expertise.

They have always been busy as well.

BobW

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#251 From: "nyestreet" <streetrider@...>
Date: Wed Jan 25, 2006 1:28 pm
Subject: Re: Westchester shop with good prices and service? nyestreet
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I'll add a recomendation for Bicycle World, I've bought 2 bikes here
and feel like I get special treatment. John Nye

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#250 From: "Harvey" <h.loeb@...>
Date: Wed Jan 25, 2006 4:11 am
Subject: Re: Re: Westchester shop with good prices and service? harfloco
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I have bought a number of bikes at Bicycle World in Mt. Kisco and highly recommend this store.

Harvey

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