Manhattan Bike Shops?

**PamNY** · 10-19-2010, 06:58 AM

Originally Posted by pinkbikes

And yes badgercat - we LOVE the cold. In the past we regularly did house exchanges with Canadians for a couple of months over Christmas. We love to ski and they loved to get away to somewhere warm for the winter! So we will love wandering around in the cold of NY winter.

You might consider renting bikes if the weather is not too severe (and it usually isn't). I'll ask around about winter rentals if you are interested.

The greenway along the Hudson River is level, easy and beautiful. You can see the Statue of Liberty, the piers where cruise ships come in, Riverside Park, and the George Washington Bridge among other things.

**maillotpois** · 10-19-2010, 07:21 AM

Pink - I am so sorry for your family's loss. Big hugs to both of you.

I cannot imagine a more magical place to spend Christmas than NYC. You and your daughter are going to have a wonderful time. Be sure to have some hot roasted chestnuts out on the street and plan to spend plenty of time wandering through Macy's and Bloomingdales and all the decorated shops. FAO Schwartz would also be wonderful at Christmastime.

Oh - and ice skate at Rockefeller Center!

Have a marvelous time planning!

**nikkoblu2** · 10-20-2010, 03:52 AM

Pink...I'm so sorry to hear of the loss you and your daughter are experiencing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Even though I'm only across the river I don't do any cycling in the Big Apple. But, I just wanted to remind you to swing by Rockefeller Center and see the gorgeous Christmas tree and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Maybe a little hot chocolate...mmm.

Have a wonderful Christmas

**ccnyc** · 10-20-2010, 04:36 AM

I'm so sorry for your loss. And happy to hear that you and DD are doing okay.

Another bike shop to check out is http://signaturecycles.com/document/111633
Lots of bling. Lots of fancy clothing including women's.
It's literally right around the corner from Toga Bikes.

**pinkbikes** · 10-21-2010, 01:12 PM

Oh - I am in so much trouble!

I just started looking a the websites for all these lovely bike shops you've told me about. And the bargains to be had (compared to prices out here) are wonderful! I am starting to wonder how I can fit a bike into my suitcase.

Or even two?

Please tell me that the prices quoted are exclusive of taxes and that the taxes are HUGE! Maybe then I will blink first.

**crazycanuck** · 10-21-2010, 03:05 PM

Hey PB, how much tax will you be charged when you fly back into Australia with say..a couple of new bikes? Or is that tax only charged when you have said item sent to you..???

Just a thought

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**pinkbikes** · 10-22-2010, 02:45 AM

My mind has gone there already CC!

Well there would be duties, but I would be able to use my duty free threshold (and DD's) which you only get access to for goods carried through customs (not for stuff mailed) and then I'd only have to pay duty on the remainder! Be still my heart!

Actually the website says if you exceed the threshold you have to pay duty on the lot, but I've never seen that happen if you are honest and tell them everything you have.

**Catrin** · 10-22-2010, 03:22 AM

Originally Posted by pinkbikes

My mind has gone there already CC!

Well there would be duties, but I would be able to use my duty free threshold (and DD's) which you only get access to for goods carried through customs (not for stuff mailed) and then I'd only have to pay duty on the remainder! Be still my heart!

Actually the website says if you exceed the threshold you have to pay duty on the lot, but I've never seen that happen if you are honest and tell them everything you have.

Sweet! You will have fun shopping

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