Streetsblog Tries out Bike Share

Streetblog Editor in Chief Ben Fried took the bike share program for a little test drive at the Navy Yard, where a small network of stations has been in place for a few months. He borrowed someone’s key fob and found the bikes “sturdy” and easy to adjust. “The riding position is upright, with a slight forward lean,” he said. “A twist of the right handlebar will shift gears. Second gear was fine for the mild rises and downhills in the Navy Yard. I tried out a few bikes and they all pedaled smoothly and braked crisply.” Docking the bike at the finish takes a bit of “a rolling start.”
Taking Citi Bike for a Test Ride [Streetsblog]
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