Скачать или смотреть Brooklyn Bridge or Manhattan Bridge: Which is better for cycling? Side by side comparison

Many people suggest to completely avoid the Brooklyn Bridge altogether for cycling because of the overcrowding and pedestrians who don't respect the bike lane. In this video, I cycle from Whitehall Street & Water Street near the Staten Island Ferry Terminal and the Financial District to the same spot in Downtown Brooklyn near both bridges. Both bridges have their pros and cons for cycling, and depends on each individual situation.

Brooklyn Bridge only footage:    • Cycling from South Ferry, Manhattan via th...  
Manhattan Bridge only footage:    • Cycling from South Ferry, Manhattan via th...  

Improved from my video from last year:    • NYC Cycling - Brooklyn Bridge vs. Manhatta...   since I started the video from the Brooklyn Bridge entrance instead of a more comparable starting area.

Filmed Friday May 11, 2018 during the evening rush hour.

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Gear I Use or Have Used

Camera Equipment
Filmed with GoPro HERO5 Black: http://amzn.to/2xuLu8d
Samsung 128GB microSD Card: http://amzn.to/2nm5BFT
GoPro HERO5/HERO6 Battery with Dual Battery Charger: http://amzn.to/2DpqUun
GoPro Vented Helmet Strap: http://amzn.to/2gf5lFJ
Wealpe GoPro HERO5 Black Frame Mount with Lens Cap: http://amzn.to/2yz3R0q
Transcend USB 3.0 Card Reader: http://amzn.to/2xVtIuX
Anker PowerCore 10000 Power Bank: http://amzn.to/2gt7JW0

Bicycles
Single Speed Bike: Mercier Kilo WT
Belt Drive Bike: Priority Continuum Onyx
Gravel Bike: Marin Gestalt 1

Safety Accessories
Giro Savant Helmet: http://amzn.to/2yHXIyD
Giro Revel Helmet: http://amzn.to/2zwKjGV
Reflective Vest: http://amzn.to/2hGpyBc
Take A Look Cycling Eyeglass Mirror: http://amzn.to/2xVbZE6
Starrey Reflective Tape: http://amzn.to/2zEsvKL
Crane Suzu Brass Bell: http://amzn.to/2y8GBni
Crane Riten Brass Bell: http://amzn.to/2xumVs7
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Planet Bike Grateful Red: http://amzn.to/2xEz25K
Loud Bicycle Mini: https://www.loudbicycle.com/

Apparel
Gore Bike Wear Power GT AS (I use a discontinued model): http://amzn.to/2xV2Ew7
Gore Bike Wear Rain Paints (I use a discontinued model): http://amzn.to/2zsrrZg
Early Fall/Late Spring Gloves: http://amzn.to/2gVcsAq
Late Fall/Early Winter Gloves: http://amzn.to/2yFDh3c
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Balaclava: http://amzn.to/2zqcTJY
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Bicycle Accessories
Continental GatorSkin DuraSkin Tires 700 x 32c: http://amzn.to/2yEPZRB
Vibrelli Universal Bike Phone Mount: http://amzn.to/2xVnX5f
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Planet Bike Full Bike Fenders - Hybrid/Touring: http://amzn.to/2gt74nu
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Finish Line DRY Teflon Bicycle Chain Lube: http://amzn.to/2xVeNGh
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Bicycle Security
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