Living in a country (Denmark) where added bike lanes aren't an exception, but a rule, also in more rural areas, I'm amazed how you manage to get round in the traffic on a bike. According to a now former (Trump) Ambassador to Denmark: Carla Sands, we mostly use bikes because Danes can't afford to buy cars, and even our Royal Family are so poor that our Crown Prince has been seen riding with their children in a transport bike, with seats for them in front! We also have fast electric bikes to care about on our lanes, but only a few old bridges with added pillars as a hindrance for the traffic. I bought my Top-Brompton a few years ago, to able to bring it during vacations (Sadly my wife can't ride a bike anymore, being handicapped), and now the full titanium version has arrived, but only with 4 gears, so I'm not really tempted, but may add more titanium parts to mine, besides my new seat post and the original fork and back frame. Finn. Denmark
The next time you and your family are around the GW Bridge, please, I live around the corner and would love to make lunch for you guys! Stay awesome.... alllriiight. ♥
... like your relaxing video's about the Bromptons (will buy one sooner or later) and citytrips with your family (will visit NY sooner or later). Must say I'm shocked by the poor state of the roads in general and the lack of safe bicyclepaths. Greetings from the Netherlands!
I also visited Mitsuwa by bike recently. Unfortunately there was a sign stating that bike were not allowed inside. We also rode the Henry Hudson Dr at Palisades Interstate Park. Around 9 miles one way and some of the road are pretty steep.
Awesome vid guys. I live in MA so NY is a trip needing to be planned. Took my Brompton once from Port Imperial via ferry to Midtown and just biked along the Greenway to Brompton Junction and Battery Park. I’d like to do this ride with my son and try that revolving sushi place 😀 Is that segment from Fort Lee to Port Imperial that sketchy? Would it be better to turn around and head back to NY
I wanted to see you and Shoko go back up that massive hill on Old River Road right before you get to the GWB! But you took the Ferry! Haha...I tried that hill twice.. once with the Brompton and once with my carbon fiber road bike..I still couldn't make it up a certain part and had to walk it! Great video! Where did you put your bikes at Mitsuwa?
That sections is a big climb lol. We will go back to check out the new bike lane again. Shoko went inside Mitsuwa while I took a break outside and kept an eye on the bikes. I don't think you have to worry about bike theft there since most people ride cars there and bikes are rare. Most bike theives wouldn't be looking to steal a bike there.
@@BromptonFamilyTime I’m ashamed to say I haven’t been around Boston either with my Brompton. Maybe I should start at home! I live in Gloucester and it’s only around 20 mi. from Boston city limits.
@@BromptonFamilyTime From what I can tell from your videos , I think the cycling infer structure in New York is way better than in Boston and most of Massachusetts. Maybe that’s why I mentally gravitate towards New York.
@@garyphilip3382 I have been to Boston often when I was younger and I just remember the roads would have been nice to bike around. I have no idea about recently but it would be nice if they added bike lanes.
In the past, I used to announce "on your left" but there were quite a few times the cyclists in front ended up turning their heads around and turning their bike toward me (seems a fair number of cyclists can't maintain their line while looking back). Sometimes it seems safer to quickly pass when there's an opening.
The T-Line/P-Line 4 speed gear ratio is similar to the 2 speed. Perfect for the city. The 6 is nice if you need it, but the additional weight wasn't worth it for me. I couldn't get use to the two shifters either. I always paused before shifting.
I don't know if your aware that they do a seat post insert for the main frame which you cut to size and insert it in the frame so when pulling saddle up it's has a stopping point for the correct height for that person, it might help to stop your partner having all the problems with getting the correct height which she likes.
It depends on the bike. But in general, small wheel bikes require more time to get use to how the steering will feel and you will need to avoid potholes.
Yes I am still adjusting it but so far it is comfortable on most rides. I plan on trying padded shorts to see if that does anything. I can ride 15 miles no problem but it does start to hurt after. Luckily most of my rides are shorter lol.
Watched multiple times.
Fun to see places one has never been too!
Unknown place for me, I love it. Thanks for show us this part of the city and NJ.
Living in a country (Denmark) where added bike lanes aren't an exception, but a rule, also in more rural areas, I'm amazed how you manage to get round in the traffic on a bike. According to a now former (Trump) Ambassador to Denmark: Carla Sands, we mostly use bikes because Danes can't afford to buy cars, and even our Royal Family are so poor that our Crown Prince has been seen riding with their children in a transport bike, with seats for them in front! We also have fast electric bikes to care about on our lanes, but only a few old bridges with added pillars as a hindrance for the traffic. I bought my Top-Brompton a few years ago, to able to bring it during vacations (Sadly my wife can't ride a bike anymore, being handicapped), and now the full titanium version has arrived, but only with 4 gears, so I'm not really tempted, but may add more titanium parts to mine, besides my new seat post and the original fork and back frame. Finn. Denmark
Funny story about how "poor" the Danes are.
Great video thanks 😊
The next time you and your family are around the GW Bridge, please, I live around the corner and would love to make lunch for you guys! Stay awesome.... alllriiight. ♥
... like your relaxing video's about the Bromptons (will buy one sooner or later) and citytrips with your family (will visit NY sooner or later).
Must say I'm shocked by the poor state of the roads in general and the lack of safe bicyclepaths.
Greetings from the Netherlands!
Shoko is absolutely adorable! 😍😍😍
Nice Drive ✌️😃. Thank you👍
Fabulous ride. Thank you for sharing.
20年以上前に、Fort LeeとOradellに住んでいました。ミツワ（当時はヤオハン）やGWB辺りは生活圏でした。懐かしい風景をどうもありがとうございました。
👩🏻良い場所に住まわれてたんですね！懐かしい気分になってもらえて良かったです！😊
Lovely ride! Thank you for taking us with you :)
Oh man can’t wait to experience that too NY to NJ!!
Geez, that looked like the best sushi place. I'm from Montreal, maybe I'll try that place, someday.
It's great for kids but the quality is average. If you want really good sushi there are great places in the city (but much more expensive).
Really like your relaxing video's about
Glad you like them!
You guys hit all the great foodie spots in NJ! Awesome vlog!
Really Enjoyed the Vlog guys 👍👍👨👩👦. #madeforcities #madeforfamilies
KURA SUSHI!!🤤
やっぱりくら寿司ですよね。美味しくて安いので私も台湾でお世話になってます！
ってそちらでは1皿$3.35なんですか😳高級お寿司ですね🤣
Small Outdoorsさん、寄っていいただいてありがとうございます。そうなんですよ。日本を満喫するはずが、あまりにも高級すぎて。。。驚きました。😵日本に里帰りしたらまわるお寿司三昧したいです。笑
I also visited Mitsuwa by bike recently. Unfortunately there was a sign stating that bike were not allowed inside. We also rode the Henry Hudson Dr at Palisades Interstate Park. Around 9 miles one way and some of the road are pretty steep.
That's a nice ride. It does get crowded there so I guess a bike would cause problems inside.
Awesome video ... stay safe 🤙😎🍻
Thanks, you too!
Lived in fort lee for 6 years was great to see all the hang outs .. actually fort lee has a
Lot of Korean population compared to Japanese
That's true too. It seems like a decent area except for the traffic.
Awesome vid guys. I live in MA so NY is a trip needing to be planned. Took my Brompton once from Port Imperial via ferry to Midtown and just biked along the Greenway to Brompton Junction and Battery Park.
I’d like to do this ride with my son and try that revolving sushi place 😀 Is that segment from Fort Lee to Port Imperial that sketchy? Would it be better to turn around and head back to NY
That area has sketchy roads so you have to be extra careful depending on the time. I would turn around and head back to NYC.
I wanted to see you and Shoko go back up that massive hill on Old River Road right before you get to the GWB! But you took the Ferry! Haha...I tried that hill twice.. once with the Brompton and once with my carbon fiber road bike..I still couldn't make it up a certain part and had to walk it! Great video! Where did you put your bikes at Mitsuwa?
That sections is a big climb lol. We will go back to check out the new bike lane again. Shoko went inside Mitsuwa while I took a break outside and kept an eye on the bikes. I don't think you have to worry about bike theft there since most people ride cars there and bikes are rare. Most bike theives wouldn't be looking to steal a bike there.
As always, your riding videos make me want to train- hop down there with my Brompton from Massachusetts!
I want to round around Boston!
@@BromptonFamilyTime I’m ashamed to say I haven’t been around Boston either with my Brompton. Maybe I should start at home! I live in Gloucester and it’s only around 20 mi. from Boston city limits.
@@BromptonFamilyTime From what I can tell from your videos , I think the cycling infer structure in New York is way better than in Boston and most of Massachusetts. Maybe that’s why I mentally gravitate towards New York.
@@garyphilip3382 I have been to Boston often when I was younger and I just remember the roads would have been nice to bike around. I have no idea about recently but it would be nice if they added bike lanes.
私もよくミツワに買い物に行ってました。フォートリーにあるソコンドンという韓国レストランのスンドゥブが美味しいんですよねー。また行きたい！
ソコンドン。。。調べて今度行ってみます。そういえば思い返すと最近韓国料理屋さんに行けてないな。。。と。韓国料理も美味しいですね！
👍👍👍👍👍, by the way where did you get that carbon seatpost on your T-Line, buddy?
fantastic4toys.com has them.
In the past, I used to announce "on your left" but there were quite a few times the cyclists in front ended up turning their heads around and turning their bike toward me (seems a fair number of cyclists can't maintain their line while looking back). Sometimes it seems safer to quickly pass when there's an opening.
It would be nice if road bikes had bells.
i enjoyed that. Thanks. BTW, you both are Japanese yes?
👩🏻Yes we are! Shu was born and raised in NY, I was born and raised in Japan!
@@BromptonFamilyTime Thank you. I rally appreciate your replied. Happy and safe riding always.
How do you find the gear ratios on the T line compared to the six gears of your other Brompton?
The T-Line/P-Line 4 speed gear ratio is similar to the 2 speed. Perfect for the city. The 6 is nice if you need it, but the additional weight wasn't worth it for me. I couldn't get use to the two shifters either. I always paused before shifting.
that entry to the bridge is nonsensically narrow for 2 bikes hahaha
They redesigned the path and now it is on the other side of the bridge. I will go back soon!
タンタンママさん、こんにちは😊何処までも自転車で、凄い!! 今回はミツワ✨
見慣れた場所を動画で見るのもとっても楽しかったです✨
ジョージ・ワシントンブリッジに歩道あるの知ってましたが初めて見てびっくり(*_*;
狭いところちょっとヒヤヒヤですね😅ミツワの左側の建物レストランだと思っていたらボバやさんだったのですね。ウチの娘たちが明日行くので教えようと思います💕
お子さんたち、お土産喜んだかな？
ありボックスさん、お久しぶりです！コメントありがとうございます。わざわざこっちまで買い物に来るんですか？ボストンって車で近いんですかね。。。後でGoogleで調べよ。笑
はい、Umachaおすすめです。最近流行りのクリームキャップ(でしたっけ？クリームチーズのホイップのせ)はかなり塩味がきついのでオススメできませんが。😅 ここはほうじ茶とかもあって面白いですよ！お土産、喜んでくれてました。🥰
@@BromptonFamilyTime 年に2回ほど行きます✨ミツワもいいんですけど韓国スーパーのHマートがボストンより品物が良くてお気に入りの店舗があるのでそこに行くのが我が家のルーティーンです😆車で4'5時間かかるので1泊して観光気分で行っています😊💕私もUmachaチャレンジしたいな〜✨😘
I don't know if your aware that they do a seat post insert for the main frame which you cut to size and insert it in the frame so when pulling saddle up it's has a stopping point for the correct height for that person, it might help to stop your partner having all the problems with getting the correct height which she likes.
Yes I use to use them, but since we switch saddles with our bromptons I can't use them. We switch bikes often when we ride so it doesn't work for us.
Is there a big difference in how a folding bike feels compared to a normal sized bike?
It depends on the bike. But in general, small wheel bikes require more time to get use to how the steering will feel and you will need to avoid potholes.
What hip bag is that? It's perfect!
👩🏻 Mine? It is from the brand called Red Paw Pack! My favorite. Strongly recommended. 😊
So far so good on the carbon fibre seatpost sir?
Yes I am still adjusting it but so far it is comfortable on most rides. I plan on trying padded shorts to see if that does anything. I can ride 15 miles no problem but it does start to hurt after. Luckily most of my rides are shorter lol.