The major news story yesterday was the shooting incident in Manhattan, where reports initially suggested that the suspect escaped on a Citi Bike, sparking amateur detective work:
I am fairly confident of where the United Healthcare assassin escaped to. He escaped on an electric Citibike, according to police.
I happen to continuously scrape Citibike data every minute, so I can see where individual bikes go.
The only northbound Citibike to leave within…
— Riley Walz (@rtwlz) December 4, 2024
At first glance, the bike in the photo didn’t seem to be a Citi Bike due to the missing skirt guard over the rear wheel:
These are images of the individual sought in connection to this investigation. If anyone has information as to the identity or location of this individual please contact @NYPDTips at 1(800)577-TIPS. pic.twitter.com/sm2GuEOYk1
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) December 4, 2024
However, later investigations confirmed that it wasn’t a Citi Bike after all:
Lesson learned about making hasty assumptions, but until proven otherwise, let’s assume it was a carbon fiber gravel bike.
Regarding the city subsidizing Citi Bike, opinions have shifted, with some suggesting free citywide service in exchange for allowing Lyft to flood the city with cars.
Despite the confusion, there’s always the trusty analog antique for avoiding tracking:
Regarding Campagnolo and the Cervino bike, it’s interesting to note the evolution of Super Record components:
In the end, keeping the Cervino classic is the preferred choice, maintaining its unique charm and gearing system.
It’s fascinating how different bikes serve different purposes, from bike share to wartime tools:
Whether in a Hyundai or a tank, cyclists always seem to jam up traffic for all vehicles.
