You don't specify what area within NY you are in but
if you are in the city, or in Brooklyn, there are
several reputable bike dealers to choose from. A few
will let you try the bike out if you leave your Credit
Card # with them until you bring the bike back after
trying it out. Check out NY Metro Bikes (several
locations in Manhattan), Sid's Bicycle Shop on east
34th st.or Bay Ridge Bicycles (in Brooklyn)....
--- benjamingutman <bengutman@...> wrote:

>
> I'm a new member on this list and new to the area.
>
> I've been thinking of getting a bike friday (or
> something similar, like a Moulton
> or airnimal) to replace my current road bike, a
> cro-mo Specialized Allez Comp
> with ultegra components. I like to travel and tour
> and my bike is a pain for
> that. But I can't really afford to have two
> high-end bikes and I wouldn't have
> the space in my Manhattan apartment anyway (since I
> intend to keep my junky
> commuter bike for trips around town).
>
> So, I'm only ready to take the plunge if I can feel
> confident that a bike friday
> will be comfy/sporty enough to take care of all my
> roadbiking needs. And
> obviously, I won't know that 'til I've had a chance
> to try one out. Since there
> don't appear to be any dealers in the area, is there
> anyone out there who'd
> like to get together for a ride one of these days
> and let me try? I'm about
> 5'10", for what it's worth.
>
> Also, any advice you have would be very helpful.
> (BTW, I'm also thinking
> about S&S couplings for my existing bike, though it
> seems like it still would be
> a lot harder to pack -- thoughts?)
>
> Thanks!
>
> Ben
>
>
>
>




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