Just chatting about the weather.

Warmer weather is here. I like it. But I also like skiing and this marks the tailing of the remotely-local cross-country ski season...and the tailing of my slow season.


A manufacturer in Finland, Mirage Bikes (www.miragebikes.com/en), wrote me that their x-c ski season is coming to an end as well, but he (the writer) hopes to complete 1000 km (!) of skiing -- apx. 620 miles -- before then. I'm envious.

Mirage Bikes' Nomad.

I'm settling for one more weekend of skiing in the Adirondacks and then we're in the backpack and pannier season. Today was the first day in ages to ride withOUT studded winter tires and WITH the sunshine, both. How nice.

Bike trips planned? There's the 10-day 2014 Prince Edward Island bike trip I'm co-leading for the Appalachian Mountain Club, but that's ages away. Sooner than that, if I can get away for a week, I may schedule an AMC trip in the Daks, VT, or Catskills. What's with the idle chatter? I'm supposed to use the world's most pervasive media outlet -- FB -- for marketing right? Or improving the world?

Okay, how's this: HP Velotechnik's new Scorpion fs 26 came in the other week. Unbelievably nice trike. Get your demos here.

HP Velotechnik's Scorpion fs 26

Have fun, stay healthy, and go like "New York City Recumbent Supply" on Facebook,
Robert
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Robert Matson
New York City Recumbent Supply
The Innovation Works, Inc.
copyright 2013 Robert Matson

Casey Neistat Videos: Stealing bikes and bike lane tickets

Casey Neistat has created some great bike videos.

Stealing bikes in NYC.
Funny video and he makes his point, but I'd like to see all the same scenarios with a "real" lock, like an Abus Granite or Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit.  Does anyone who rides beyond the month of May really use such a flimsy lock and chain?  I don't think so.



Getting ticketed for not riding in the bike lane. (What?)
Well done. (Fight the ticket).



Join Transportation Alternatives and advocate for better bicycling,
Robert
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Robert Matson
New York City Recumbent Supply
The Innovation Works, Inc.
copyright 2013 Robert Matson

Panniers for the Gekko fx

HP Velotechnik's Moonbiker panniers are not designed for the Gekko fx.  Instead, use the nearly identical "Side Panniers Large" for mesh seats made by Radical Design ("RD") (Netherlands). You can buy them from New York City Recumbent Supply. Note that the Radical Design panniers are made in three formats: for hardshell seats (like the HPV BodyLink seat), for mesh seats (like the Ergo Mesh seat) and "banana" (universal fit, for hardshell or mesh seats). Be sure to order the correct one!

The RD panniers are made from cordura nylon that is coated for water resistance, are very durable, and are lighter weight than most other options for panniers.  They also come in five saturated colors and with reflective tape for nighttime visibility.  I've used them on several multi-day rides and like them quite a bit.


Have fun and stay healthy,
Robert
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Robert Matson
New York City Recumbent Supply
The Innovation Works, Inc.
copyright 2013 Robert Matson