New York Cyclist has a large selection of Dahon folding bikes...the perfect bike for getting around
town. No more need for nuke-proof locks and chains...now just fold up your ride and carry it with you
wherever you need to go!
From ultra-compact 16" and 20" wheel bikes up to full size mountain bikes with 26" wheels, we can find the perfect
folding bike for your needs. Come in and see the ultimate New York bike today!
Fuji Bikes...Simply Better!
Turner Bikes: Made by hand in the U.S.A.
DISMISSED! Bogus Ticket Thrown Out!
June 16 2006--After waiting months to plead "not guilty" to the bogus ticket given out
during the NYPD quota-driven ticketing blitz, your intrepid New York Cyclist went to traffic court,
only to have the ticket thrown out after the P.O. refused to show up, as he
suggested would happen.
Back in November of last year, the arresting officer, an avid cyclist
and "conscientious objector" to the arbitrary NYPD policy to try to raise money
by ticketing every cycling infraction they could find, said that he hoped that I would plead not guilty,
and that he wouldn't remember me or the violation if
he was at the hearing.
Read the article that appeared in the NY Post over the weekend: What the Post wrote
Transportation Alternatives is providing support and advice to victims of this ticketing campaign. Click here:
Transportation Alternatives for help and
more information!
According to advocacy group Transportation Alternatives (www.transalt.org),
bike riders are required to follow all of the same traffic laws as drivers.
Additionally, the law requires cyclists to ride in bike lanes unless preparing for
a turn, passing or to avoid dangerous conditions like double-parked cars, potholes,
debris or substandard bike lanes. Bikers must also have a bell and front and rear
lights from dusk until dawn and yield to pedestrians, and adults are prohibited from
riding on the sidewalk.
If you get a ticket, you can get it voided by appearing in traffic court and providing a receipt that
shows you purchased the missing equipment.
Get Your Bike Legal!
• Come in to New York Cyclist for a free assessment of your bike's safety gear.
• We have a large selection of inexpensive reflectors, horns, bells and other safety devices.
New York Cyclist also stocks a comprehensive assortment of front and rear lights, including bright
LED and halogen lamps to illuminate the road hazards we know and love so well!
Get Ready For Summer!
• Have our expert mechanics tune up your bike for the spring and summer.
We will clean your gears and chain, replace worn or broken cables and housing,
inspect brakes and replace worn pads, and adjust all bearings and make sure pedals and all other components are
securely fastened.
• We can weatherproof you and your bike with fenders and
lightweight rainproof layers, and keep you riding safely at night with reflectors, high-visibility
clothing, and lights, horns and bells for any bicycle.
• Ride comfortably all day long with our large selection of perspiration-wicking,
breathable cycling jerseys, as well as padded pants in many styles.
Rent a Bike and See the Town in Style!
Come in to New York Cyclist today! We're conveniently located at the corner of 110th St. and Central Park
West, just across from Central Park. We're open 6 days (closed Mon.) and have rental bikes ready to roll.
The beautiful, crisp fall weather is ideal for a circuit of Central Park, or a tour of magnificent Manhattan!
Call us at 212-864-4449 for rental availability
Shop Update
Same Shop...New Look! We've been doing some Spring Cleaning of our own!
Come in today and see our new sales and service areas, and ask us about our daily special!
New York Cyclist is part of the Urban Youth Bike Project, a joint project
between Harlem Hospital and Columbia University in New York City.
The store is a full-service
facility, providing employment opportunities for youth in the
community, as well as a comprehensive internship program designed
around developing business management and customer service skills, in
addition to bike mechanics training. Motivated youth are invited to work
at the store to earn new or used bikes, or bike accessories. Click on any link below
for information on programs related to New York Cyclist.
