Top products from r/NYCbike
We found 35 product mentions on r/NYCbike. We ranked the 149 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
1. Delta Michelangelo Two-Bike Gravity Stand
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 3
Original Design: Leans against wall & holds bike using gravityVersatile: Elegant design looks good in any room or garageConstruction: Industrial-grade powdercoated steel & custom molded arm coversDimensions: 86" x 23.5" x 13.75" / 2184 x 597 x 350 mmFully Adjustable: Independent arms accommodate any...
2. REMA TT 02 Tour Patch Kit, Large
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
Includes 6 Round, 1 oval PatchCFC free cement
3. Pinhead Bicycle Locking Skewer Set, 4 Piece
Sentiment score: -1
Number of reviews: 2
The ideal solution to bicycle wheel theftIncludes a front and rear wheel locking skewer, with each lock operated using a unique multi combination keyEnsure the security of your wheels at a fraction of their replacement cost
4. Tackform Solutions Action Cam Mount Aluminum Conversion Adapter GoPro Mounts (1/4-Inch 20) Adapter Action Camera - Works All Devices That Have 1/4-20 - Aircraft Grade Aluminum TACKFORM
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 2
VERSATILE - Features tripod screw (1/4-20) to connect to a variety of cameras, including mirrorless, micro 4/3, point and shoot, action cameras and many more. Compatible with GoPro.SECURE - Ergonomic thumb screw and rubber base, guarantees a snug fit to your camera or other device.COMPATIBLE - This ...
5. Gub Bike Camera Mount,Aluminium Bicycle Stem Front Camera Holder Mount Universal for GoPro Garmin Xiaomi SJCAM Action Camera (BLACK09)
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 2
Made of AL 7075 Aluminum Alloy CNC-machined,Smooth surface,Rust-proof and durable.solid,firm,stable and durable to use.High-strength and lightweight.Split-body design,easy to install.Can be installed above and below the stem as you like.The slot allowing wide range use at various stems.compatible wi...
6. Portland Design Works Radbot 1000 1W LED Tail Light
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
Three-mode, 1.0-watt red LED taillight made for biker safety30-hour runtime in flashing mode; 15-hour runtime in steady modePrecision Euro reflector; weather resistant build; 1.5-second hold switchComes with batteries, backpack clip, and New Stayputnik seatpost mount attaches without toolszZz, zZzPO...
7. Lehigh FSR13 Flip-Up Bike Storage Hanger, Grey
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 2
No mar vinyl cushions cover the sturdy 3/8" diameter arms to protect valuable equipment.Mounting Hardware Included.Designed to mount to a single wall stud.Easy installation.
8. Delta Cycle Airzound Very Loud Bike Horn Air Hooter | Rechargeable Bell Siren Alarm Super dB
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 2
No batteries or cartridges requiredVolume control switchClamp for mounting on 22 - 26mm handlebarRefills with any bike pumpRefills with any bike pump--no batteries or cartridges requiredSuper loud--up to 115 dBVolume controlLifetime warranty on manufacturing defectsAir horn clamps to your bike's han...
9. Kryptonite KryptoLok Series 2 Standard Heavy Duty Bicycle U Lock with 4ft Flex Bike Cable
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
Replaced with new and improved design in 2017 - check out our New U lock, it will send any bike thief running!13mm hardened MAX-PERFORMANCE STEEL SHACKLE resists cutting and leverage attacksIncludes 4’ KRYPTOFLEX DOUBLE LOOP CABLE for securing front wheel or accessoriesReinforced HARDENED CR...
10. Kryptonite Kryptolok Series 2 LS Heavy Duty Bicycle U Lock with Transit FlexFrame Bracket (4-Inch x 11.5-Inch)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
11. Ripple Junction Sriracha Water Bottle
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 2
Ripple Junction ExclusiveNew and Improved DesignDishwasher Safe100% PlasticVolume 11 oz
12. Sametop Backpack Strap Mount Quick Clip Mount Compatible with Gopro Hero 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, Session, 3+, 3, 2, 1, Hero (2018), Fusion, DJI Osmo, Xiaomi Yi Action Cameras
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 2
【High Quality】Upgraded structure design and high quality plastics, more sturdy and tighter.【Rotation & Adjustable】360 degree rotation the direction and stand angle adjustable to your needs.【Wide Application】Perfect for clipping on backpack strap to capture images directly in front.【Mul...
13. Kryptonite New York Standard Bicycle U-Lock with Bracket (4-Inch x 8-Inch)
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
4-Inch x 8-Inch
14. Swagman HANG IT Adjustable 2 Bike Storage System
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
EASY TO ASSEMBLE: The HANG IT storage system only takes a few minutes to install following the instructions. The floor and ceiling protective pads can pivot to adapt to uneven surfacesDURABLE: This simple, sturdy indoor bike storage system is made with solid construction so you can take comfort know...
15. Topeak Alien II 31-Function Bicycle Tool
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Used by both professional and amateur riders alikeMade using high quality materials and componentsTested to ensure quality and durability31 Tools Total2 Piece Body270g / 0.60 lbHardened Steel (Tools), Engineering Grade Plastic (Body)Includes HD Nylon Bag With Clip
16. SUNLITE Display Stand
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Down tube / under BB mountHolds rear wheel off ground for easy gear adjustment
17. Safety Works 10021259 Straight Temple Safety Glasses, Clear
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Features Rubber-Tipped, Ratcheting Temples For A Comfortable FitAnti-Fog, Scratch-Resistant Lens For Improved VisionMeets Anzi/Isea Z87.1.2010Package Dimension : 7.0 " L X 3.0 " W X 8.0 " H
18. No-Rinse Bathing Wipes by Cleanlife Products, Premoistened and Aloe Vera Enriched for Maximum Cleansing and Deodorizing - Microwaveable, Hypoallergenic and Latex-Free (8 Wipes)
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
CONVENIENT AS CAN BE: No-Rinse Bathing Wipes are soft, pre-moistened and provide a convenient bathing alternativeEASY TO USE: Each pack contains (8) high quality 7.5" x 7.5" wipes that leave skin moisturized, refreshed and odor-free without any sticky residue. Simply use as directed on each of the i...
Few things. I think that most of the people here pointed out the biggies - rules, regulations, legal necessity stuff, maps, etc. I'm still newish to the city and just got a bike a few months ago. What really really helped me was joining some cycling groups. People are typically very friendly and they know their bike stuff and can help you if you have a flat, etc.
I first joined bicycling groups on www.meetup.com. The only one I've ever rode with was Social Cycling NYC though, really great folks. I also joined the 5 Borough Bike Club (5BBC); I've only been on one ride so far but, again, great people.
There are lots of rides to participate in too. The first Friday of every month, Time's up does a Moonlight Central Park ride. Really cool, I did the last one. There is also one of these for Prospect Park and I hear that one is nice too. Time's up also does a ride called Critical Mass, but I haven't personally went, just heard about it. These are free rides. Some (all? I don't know) of the 5BBC rides are free but there is a yearly membership ($20 and if you join in October, I think, you essentially are buying the 2013 membership and have the rest of 2012 free). However, I'm not sure how much free time you'll have to gallivant around!
Joining an organization like 5BBC or Transportation Alternatives also gets you discounts at bike shops as an FYI. Each organization has a list of participating shops.
Anytime I've ridden in Brooklyn, I've really enjoyed it. There are many more bike lanes than up my way in Queens. Take advantage of that and explore! A ride to Rockaway beach is nice too.
Some gear you might be interested in that I thought was helpful:
26 in one multi tool
On frame pump
Also, I don't know what sort of pedals you have or prefer. However IF you decide to get clips or clipless pedals, some of the bike folks I've met told me a few things. (I have clipless pedals btw) If you've never had clips/clipless pedals, get a pedal that has the the cleat thing on one side and a pedal platform on the other. This way, you don't have to be clipped in if you don't want to be.
I got these.
Also, for the shoes that go with said pedal: I was told for predominantly city riding that you can wear out the cleat on the bottom of the shoe faster if you have the treadless road bike shoe. Also, if you do any walking on hard surfaces with this shoe I guess it wears out quicker. If you buy a mountain bike shoe it has a perimeter of tread that goes around the sole. Keeps the cleat more protected from grinding on the pavement. It will still grind on certain types of ground or flooring though.
Since I already have Amazon open:
This Versus this
I have Pearl Izumi shoes and I really like them.
EDIT: The first thing you want to do, as in do this right now, is find the serial numbers of your bikes and record that information. This will be critical in the event that your bike is stolen.
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So for starters, you'll probably want two locks. A big, heavy U-bolt, as well as a cable/chain lock that you can put through the wheels. Ideally the cable/chain would have its own lock. Avoid those integrated rotary locks; they are shit. Here's an interesting guide testing the safety of a few popular models.
The theme of locking your bike is to make it too much of a bother to deal with. You can't make it impossible for your bike to be stolen, but you can make it hard enough that nobody will care. This framework also means it's a good idea to never leave a super-expensive bike unoccupied, ever. Your bikes look fine for general commuting/locking, though.
I feel your pain. If I were in your shoes I’d sure as hell want to bring my bike into my apartment too.
I’ve got two bikes I switch between regularly, and recently got this from Amazon. It’s right against the wall just inside my apartment, so I can hang them up and take them down easily just as I’m coming and going.
Don’t worry about hanging your bike by the rim of a wheel. Unless your frame is made out of ultra dense material from a collapsed star and weighs a ton you’ll be fine. I wouldn’t discount a pulley system with the ceiling, even if it’s tall either. Installation would certainly be a pain, but worth it once you got it done. I’ve seen some innovative setups on YouTube, you can look there for some inspiration and brainstorming. It’s also possible you could make something just to fit your needs in a DIY project. Before I bought my rack I was contemplating following some instructions online to make one myself out of $50 or so of PVC pipe or wood from a hardware store. Good luck with whatever you choose.
Buy this book - Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance. it's under $20 on Amazon. Couple of points:
Good luck!
Can't believe no one mentioned the airzound. $30 bucks. Basically a metal container that you fill with air (using a bike pump) and you have a air horn attached to the other end. Its the size of a water bottle and comes with mounts so its easy to install on a bike.Saved my ass many times and I've had it for years. On the horn itself, there's a pressure modulator so you can adjust how loud you want it to be. It's much louder than a car horn so if you're using it around people I suggest lowering it a bit, but it's perfect for places like the Brooklyn Bridge where people get in the path and biking up 8th Ave.
Edit: it's actually on sale so I would jump on this offer if I didn't have one already.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000ACAMJC/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1483767526&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=airzound&dpPl=1&dpID=4142OBsQHPL&ref=plSrch
I can post pics of my setup if anyone's interested.
Thanks! Any tips for where to sit/how to hold the bike on mass transit? I was successfully able to hold it out a little bit so that 2 people could sit on either side of me and nobody licked the flood trying to walk around the bike.
I read how to correctly lock up a bike, and bought this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005YPK8G2/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 It has good reviews so hopefully it'll work out.
> 80db at 50cm. That's loud!!!
I don't think that the person writing that sentence has any idea how loudness is measured... because that's not loud. Usually dB is measured at 1m for a start, so that horn is only 74dB at 1m. A bit louder than a vacuum cleaner, but not necessarily as loud as normal traffic, if you believe this scale.
For comparison, this one is 115dB-
https://www.amazon.com/Delta-Cycle-Airzound-Hooter-Rechargeable/dp/B000ACAMJC
That's loud!!! But the sounds are not as cheeky, I'll admit. :)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CWR1ZML/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077RWP3CC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
If you're riding a road bike maybe these two things will interest you. I'm sure it'll work on any bike though with that kind of stem. It really does hold the light secure and also low enough to not blind anyone coming towards you. I, myself, was also getting very annoyed with the mounting systems. This setup works perfectly for me.
One of the biggest issues I've had with cameras was with mounting. GoPro system was always a nightmare that is at best really inconvenient. Contour products mounted much better, but it's a crappy camera that rightfully went bankrupt for the third time.
I finally figured out a system that works really well for me. It snaps in and out in a second. Works for the back mounting as well.
Components:
Anyways. I am a big proponent of everyone getting a camera. This setup made everything so much easier.
Bonus: If you have multiple bikes, you can switch cameras between them in a second.
I've got one of these, it's a piece of shit but it gets the job done. You can move it around fairly easily but it needs a solid ceiling to push against as part of it's support.
Most people are going to recommend USB rechargeable lights - however, if you're like me and want to stick to AA/AAA lights, I personally love the Radbot 1000 (it has a reflector built in as a backup), and the Superflash Turbo (different company, but mount compatible with the Radbot).
https://www.amazon.com/Portland-Design-Works-Radbot-Light/dp/B0030BS30K/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1474587656&sr=1-1&keywords=radbot+1000
https://www.amazon.com/Planet-Bike-Blinky-Superflash-Turbo/dp/B004U5PV5A/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1474587685&sr=1-1&keywords=superflash+turbo
Here's what I wear in sub-30 weather starting from the bottom:
Wool socks, sandwich bag over each sock (put it on under the shoe and then tie the top of the bag so it doesn't hit your chain), thermal bottoms, pants, tshirt or thermal top, light sweater or flannel, shell jacket (ie something to keep moisture off of you, heat contained, and serve as a wind brake - don't bother with anything heavy unless it's around 0f), shell mittens and nothing else on my hands, buff around my neck, buff over my head covering ears and skull, bike helmet.
I biked to work this morning at 7am with that outfit and felt fine the whole ride. Even showed up slightly sweaty.
When the temperature dips under 20f I'll add liner gloves under the mittens, a scarf, and a hat with ear protection.
it was this lock
they took the main part of the lock, but left the snipped part. it also had a holster on the frame under the seat. thanks!
I run a go pro front and back.
If you have a go pro and a rear rack mounting hole - this little mount works a treat:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XFQFG1V/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and this:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GWBXL16/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
like this:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/QgBynff86yxkAT1Q8
Good call. I typically carry some of these...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000IZGFCE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I also carry a patch kit...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0016HSA4O/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I suggest getting some kind of bike rack for the apartment in the future. My wife and I live in a small 1 bedroom apartment and manage to store 2 full size bikes on one. I hope you find it. Anything left outside will be stolen/vandalized given enough time.
$10 basic safety glasses
Keep the cold wind, rain and snow out of your eyes and unlike sunglasses you can wear them the 60% of the time that it's dark.
This thing is amazing.
I just stand mine up on a moving blanket when it's dirty. Makes it easier to clean too. I have to wash the blanket periodically.
You can get them on Amazon - many types.
Amazon, my man. Here it is... http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000DH4NL/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Seriously. You can get a perfectly good u-lock on amazon for a lot cheaper than a new bicycle. If you use a cable lock to secure your bike for any length of time, it's going to get stolen, period.
http://www.amazon.com/Kryptonite-Kryptolok-Bicycle-FlexFrame-11-5-Inch/dp/B005YPK8NU/ref=sr_1_14?s=cycling&ie=UTF8&qid=1420678823&sr=1-14
In case you couldn't find it, this is the comment and (more importantly) this is the wall mount/rack.
It is, sort of.
GoPro HERO5 Session (personally I wouldn't do the session again. I thought access through the phone would be quick but it ain't. This clip for my backpack strap
If you usually wear a backpack, I find that a Clip Mount is the least encumbering way to record your commute. I clip it to my backpack strap near my shoulder.
Just buy this bright-ass 1 watt light with built in reflector.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0030BS30K/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/Pinhead-Bicycle-Locking-Skewer-Pack/dp/B001Y9X328/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1478254988&sr=8-2&keywords=pinhead+lock
Or, for half the price, carry one of these tiny kits and fix many flats yourself, in five minutes:
http://www.amazon.com/Rema-Touring-Patch-Kit-Large/dp/B0016HSA4O/ref=zg_bs_2368131011_2
I have wipes if things get really out of hand, otherwise, I bring a backpack with deodorant and some clothing changes. I'm still working it out - but the benefits of a bike commute outweigh any assholes at work having an issue.
http://www.amazon.com/Sriracha-Hot-Sauce-Rooster-Bottle/dp/B00FAV19GS
All the rage amongst Brooklyn hipsters who ride fixies. :)
oh sorry. it's a locking skewer set. it's not 100% fool proof, but it would make removing quick release tires, your seat and/or handle bars take a lot more time and effort. i got them so that i wouldn't have to use one of the big chain locks. i don't know much at all about working on bikes and i was able to install them myself no problem.