[Bent] size restrictions

[Robert Matson]

Generally the length restriction is 80" for the Greater NY regional rail.
Also rules about how many bikes are allowed on a car/train.
Be sure to check the regs. supplied w/ your bike permit.

Also at:
http://www.mta.info/mnr/html/getaways/bikerule.htm

- Rob

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Robert Matson
New York City Recumbent Supply(tm)
The Innovation Works, Inc.
Brooklyn, New York City
Tel: (646) 233-1219
Hours: M-F, 10am-6pm; Sat-Sun. by appointment.


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> From: "Duennebier, David" <David.Duennebier at espn.com>
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> I'm offering my Reynolds T-Bone to MARS first in the hope that I won't
> have to ship it. I'm in central Connecticut so I might be able to meet the
> buyer halfway or drop it off...
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> The T-Bone is in excellent shape, set up as 700/20 with USS, Avid disk
> brakes, foam seat pad.
> -- Truvativ Touro Crank -- 53/42/30
> -- 700C Rear Wheel (New)  -- Mavic rim, XT hub, 11-36 cassette, black
> spokes
> -- 406 Front Wheel -- Alex rim, Shimano hub, black spokes
> -- Ultegra Front Derailleur
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> -- Shimano bar-end shifters
> -- Homemade headrest (with titanium armature!)
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> I'm including a 26" Aerospoke rear wheel (with disk rotor and 11-32
> cassette), Fastback underseat pouch with bottle holders, and George's OSS
> mustache handlebars.
> $2300 -- reply to funnyland at snet.net
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> David Duennebier
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> From: "patrick mullen" <slipstream1 at verizon.net>
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> Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2010 04:03:16 +0100
> From: Joao de Souza <cyclinglemur at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Bent] Ride *TO* Manhattan?
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> Met those who showed-up for the ride today over in Central Park.  While
> talking to Andy afterwards decided to see how much interest there is for a
> ride over the full length of the Putnan/North Westchester/South
> Westchester/Hudson Greenway paths?  It is about 65~70 miles, mostly flat
> (slightly downhill overall), a few short uphills, and car free except for
> about 2~3 miles or so.   The start would be Grand Central station in
> midtown
> Manhattan.  Take the train to Brewster NY, ride a couple of miles, then
> take
> the paths back to NYC.
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> I might do it next weekend.  Anyone else interested?
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> Joao,
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> Is there a length restriction for bikes on Metro North trains?
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> I recall there is a maximum length allowed.
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> I have a Gold Rush LWB which might exceed their limits.
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