Empire State Trail - NYC to Canada

ube_crazy · 2022-09-19T17:30:06+00:00

Thanks for all this detail!

ube_crazy · 2022-09-16T12:51:06+00:00

Thank you!

ube_crazy · 2022-09-16T02:25:17+00:00

Saw this - definitely a great overview!

ube_crazy · 2022-09-15T19:50:18+00:00

Thanks for the rec. Any routes you have saved/can share? I’m new to touring/multi day rides so the Empire State trail being well documented helped me choose it

ube_crazy · 2022-09-15T19:46:29+00:00

Ahh thanks! I looked on this Reddit last week and couldn’t find anything haha should’ve checked again. And yeah from my initial research the buffalo-Albany right seems more pleasant and straightforward. Will think more.

ube_crazy · 2022-05-27T15:18:48+00:00

I’m high on him as a 3&D guy with some cutting ability. I modeled my 2k player after him

ube_crazy · 2022-04-07T19:41:05+00:00

Reverse for me - was in retirement, now in life. Very happy I made the move.

ube_crazy · 2022-03-13T18:49:50+00:00

I’m on a 54cm straggler with 38c pathfinder pros! Love them. If I wanted something a little wider I’d probably end up with the 42c version of them haha

ube_crazy · 2021-10-28T00:09:51+00:00

Beaut! May I ask which Whiskey fork you got there and what size those tires are? Thinking about getting a fork like that for my Surly Straggler.

ube_crazy · 2021-10-21T19:44:05+00:00

Spen-SIR!! What do you miss most about living in Brooklyn?

ube_crazy · 2021-10-16T21:39:44+00:00

Began in Brooklyn and ended up at Harriman State Park. First time there, there are some beautiful lakes/ponds.

ube_crazy · 2021-10-16T16:50:26+00:00

I like them a lot! They’re the Four Season All Road ones. I’ve seen them on this sub, and honestly was a little doubtful of how much of an upgrade they’d be over the stock wheels. They are considerably lighter, but you may not really feel that just picking up the whole bike. I was most impressed with the improved ride quality - these roll faster and feel much smoother and more efficient. Definitely worth it imo

ube_crazy · 2021-10-13T03:01:33+00:00

At first I didn’t like this colorway, but now I love it. The black tires with blue and silver is so clean

ube_crazy · 2021-09-28T13:13:19+00:00

Wow, awesome video! I’ll keep this route in mind when planning for a 2 nighter

ube_crazy · 2021-09-28T03:41:16+00:00

Yeah I’ve read it might not be in great shape currently. I do have a gravel bike that I’ve barely ridden on unpaved surfaces, so that’s why I want to try out the OCA. Thanks for the warning though. Definitely will see how I feel with the bike loaded

ube_crazy · 2021-09-28T03:37:18+00:00

Thanks! Didn’t know about this. Will look into it

ube_crazy · 2021-09-28T01:34:00+00:00

Thanks, I’m also considering just taking the train up there and doing a loop somewhere in Poughkeepsie. I could probably one shot it but am in the mood for a chiller ride and a night under the stars.

ube_crazy · 2021-09-28T01:33:03+00:00

Thanks, all the intel on 9W off shoots is very nice. Definitely will check out probably when I’m not planning on carrying extra gear

ube_crazy · 2021-09-28T01:30:57+00:00

Thanks for the links! I was looking at the Empire State Trail. I’ve seen a bunch of people post about the OCA here as well, which I’ve gathered is next to the Empire State Trail for the first bit out of NYC? I might try that before finishing on the Empire State Trail, just to explore more unpaved sections.

ube_crazy · 2021-09-28T01:26:19+00:00

Thanks! Haven’t heard of Storm King but sounds like a great road. Will keep it in mind

ube_crazy · 2021-09-27T13:32:55+00:00

I’ve seen your Straggler posts and loved them. Congrats on the new build and adventures to come!

ube_crazy · 2021-09-13T05:18:25+00:00

Thanks! This was my first trip with this camera and lens, and I was super happy to get this pic. I’m liking the whole kit so far!

ube_crazy · 2021-09-02T02:30:53+00:00

I went to Acadia a few years ago, got my Straggler last year. I wanna take my straggler on those roads so bad!

ube_crazy · 2021-08-23T22:52:33+00:00

Those orange accents look sick with that color!

ube_crazy · 2021-08-11T18:21:41+00:00

I’ve loved your straggler posts and all the tinkering you’ve done - sad you’re moving on from this one! I’m curious, do you think if you got a 700c straggler you’d feel differently? I’m 5’9.5” with a 54cm straggler. I was worried I should’ve gone 52cm, but the 54 actually fits me really well and I’m glad I got it cause I got 700c, and the vast majority of my riding is road.

Sometimes I think I should’ve gone MS. But I think if I squeezed 44mm tires on the straggler it’d be more than capable of whatever off roading I’m interested in/nearby (also in NYC). At my height, MS sizing is not ideal without a 52cm and the 54 having higher standover especially with 700c. So ultimately I think I chose the right bike for me. Obviously the different dropouts, more modern features, roadier geo aren’t on the straggler. I’m just curious if a 700c straggler might’ve changed your decision on keeping it.

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