"I just avoid quick release on pretty much everything. My front rim on one bike is QR, but everything else isn't...rear rims on all bikes, seatpost collars. QR is pretty convenient, yeah, but in a place like Chicago, IMO it's better to…"
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Waterproof / Rain...shorts?
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Yeah, read the title, then look outside, then read the title again.I'm not a huge fan of rainpants, or waterproof/breathable pants. Perhaps its my giant ass or something, but they never fit right, I…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Adam Sterling Jan 17, 2012.
Bikes Direct
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Does anyone have experience w this site? Bikes Direct I've never ordered anything from them. It looks too good to be true. I've read plenty of…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dave Grossman Nov 29, 2011.
Shimano Nexus/Alfine internal hubs??
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I have a Nexus 8 speed. At this point it's an older model, the Alfine line is newer and better, but man, I love it. No damage to gears from shitty weather, no mess if it gets thrown in a pile of…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mike Bullis 5.5-6.5 miles Nov 5, 2011.
Jeff Jones Handlebars?
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Does anyone in Chicago area have a bike that currently has one? Loop and Cut Versions I am looking for either the Loop or Cut…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Adam Sterling Dec 7, 2011.
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Adam Sterling replied to Adam Sterling's discussion 'Waterproof / Rain...shorts?'"Rainmates and Rainlegs...OMFG that's it right there. Someone has already designed and marketed the rain chap. Looks like my niche bike industry dreams are dashed.
Those Chrome items are nice, but they are pricey, and there's no way I…"
J.A.W. 15.08 km replied to Adam Sterling's discussion 'Waterproof / Rain...shorts?'"I have the Showers Pass Club Convertible pants. Keeps me warm for my winter commutes with just a pair of thermals underneath on coldest days.
My favorite except for two things:
1. They're too baggy on the waist, so makes it hard for me to…"
Tony Adams 6.6 mi replied to Adam Sterling's discussion 'Waterproof / Rain...shorts?'"Awesome thread! Thanks Adam! Most of the time in a gentle rain, the tops of my thighs are the only thing that gets very wet and as the Rainmates copy notes, regular rain-gear can be brutally hot. What's the point of wearing something to keep…"
Serge Lubomudrov replied to Adam Sterling's discussion 'Waterproof / Rain...shorts?'"I've used similar thing, called Rainlegs. Unfortunately, not very good quality. Hopefully, Rainmates are better.
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Serge Lubomudrov replied to Adam Sterling's discussion 'Waterproof / Rain...shorts?'"I've been using this and this, both by Chrome. Kinda pricy, but I got one on the s.c. Black Friday, and another in discontinued color, which is now on final sale. These knickers are water resistant (so if you're out in the rain for…"
Adam Sterling replied to Adam Sterling's discussion 'Waterproof / Rain...shorts?'"I see that Showers Pass makes a pair of convertible rain pants...anyone?"
Adam Sterling posted a discussionWaterproof / Rain...shorts?
Yeah, read the title, then look outside, then read the title again.I'm not a huge fan of rainpants, or waterproof/breathable pants. Perhaps its my giant ass or something, but they never fit right, I get really hot, and they never fit right. I usually use military surplus pants in the winter, and long undies if it gets really cold.Then I got to thinking...while riding, if my legs below the knees get wet, I don't notice it much. But I sure do notice when my thighs get wet, esp from snow in the…See More
Adam Sterling replied to notoriousDUG's discussion 'Hey Chainlink, know what I think is lame?'"You can totally control raw materials/sourcing/purchasing. That's a cop out on your end. You only buy goods made in the US, and made of US material. The problem isn't sourcing, it's that if you restrict your purchasing to only items…"
Adam Sterling replied to notoriousDUG's discussion 'Hey Chainlink, know what I think is lame?'"Yeah.
I have been into almost every bike shop I see on the sidebar ads, and have purchased things from most of them. Doug, your blunt object of an opinion is simply ridiculous, esp. when you post so often on the site, use it to promote your shop…"
Adam Sterling replied to Bernard Joseph Hannigan's discussion 'Cold toes Rose? - NSFW'"I'd assume after 18 miles your feet would be cold no matter what.
Everyone is different. I've used a single pair of wool socks with hiking boots, and it has yet to fail me. The boots keep the wind n winter felch off my feet, and the wool…"
Adam Sterling replied to John Greenfield's discussion 'Why doesn't Chicago have a nationally distributed messenger bag company?'"This is an annoying problem.
I'd like to support local businesses, but the economy of scale thing is just too much for me. I have timbuk2 and baileyworks bags (both made in the USA, the timbuk2 is 5+ years old), but I got them both used.…"
Adam Sterling replied to Adam Sterling's discussion 'Jeff Jones Handlebars?'"So now I see an entire menu of posting options. Here come the pics. Smokey wanted to take it for a ride, but the frame is a little too big for him.
Thanks also Kevin and Dug for your suggestions. I'd really like to get it all locally if…"
notoriousDUG replied to Adam Sterling's discussion 'Jeff Jones Handlebars?'"Rapid often has cork grips.
I actually like the fake cork looking rubber ones better than real cork ones."
Kelvin Mulcky replied to Adam Sterling's discussion 'Jeff Jones Handlebars?'"I have purchased cork grips at Boulevard in the last six months."
Adam Sterling replied to Adam Sterling's discussion 'Jeff Jones Handlebars?'"Apparently I'm also too stupid to figure out how to add images to a thread already in progress. It's also annoying that when I click on "edit thread" I get bumped back to the top of the page, rather than actually being able to…"
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