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"That's real Nitto." - Gizmodo posted video from the Nitto factory
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In the interest of not just using the Chainlink as my virtual garage sale (though that will continue), my favorite thing today:from …Continue

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Started this discussion. Last reply by Garth Liebhaber May 15.

FS:Weinmann DP18 silver front wheel, Velo-Orange randonneur front rack - spring cleaning - will add more stuff as we go.
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Weinmann DP18 "Deep V" 700C front wheel - $30 - used but has plenty of life left, spins reasonably true, Formula high-flange sealed bearing hub feels fine. Silver deep section rim, machined sidewalls…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Zoetrope May 14.

FS: Bridgestone 500 frame/fork - 70 bones.
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SALE PENDING - One last try. Don't make me sell this on eBay and have to find a box to ship it in, then pack it up. I am way too lazy for that. Please.1984-ish Bridgestone 500. 57 cm seat tube, 56 cm…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by kiltedcelt May 11.

For Sale! Touring bike, Chrome backpacks, Carradice saddlebags
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Hey all - I have some extra crap that I would like to leave my house and find a new home, maybe at your house, so I can make some more room to buy different crap that I don't need. Please feel free…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by James BlackHeron Oct 2, 2012.

 

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Alex replied to dan brown's discussion 'Fender recommendations'
"SKS Longboards. Done. Longer than any other plastic fender I've seen, with built in mudflaps front and back. If you want shiny and more difficult to install then Velo Orange of any variety - started to see a lot of these around town the last…"
7 hours ago
Alex replied to Adam Herstein (5.5 mi)'s discussion 'Ortlieb Panniers: Classic vs. Plus'
"Here is the info from Wayne at The Touring Store (http://www.thetouringstore.com/ORTLIEB/Ort%20101/ORT%20101%20PAGE.htm): All Classic panniers are made of the Classic PVC fabric that looks and feels like the slick and shiny fabric on a…"
Tuesday
Garth Liebhaber replied to Alex's discussion '"That's real Nitto." - Gizmodo posted video from the Nitto factory'
"nice. thanks for sharing. nitto is great. i love their work."
May 15
T.K. 6.5 mi replied to Alex's discussion '"That's real Nitto." - Gizmodo posted video from the Nitto factory'
"My favorite part was the president discussing why he thinks carbon is silly for bike parts.  The handlebar fatigue testing (im guessing thats what it was) was definitely cool. Thanks for the video. "
May 14
Alex posted a discussion

"That's real Nitto." - Gizmodo posted video from the Nitto factory

In the interest of not just using the Chainlink as my virtual garage sale (though that will continue), my favorite thing today:from http://gizmodo.com/inside-the-nitto-factory-where-the-worlds-best-bike-p-505728036My favorite part is obviously the handlebar flexing. Or the rack clamp assembly?-alexSee More
May 14
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Alex replied to Alex's discussion 'FS:Weinmann DP18 silver front wheel, spring cleaning - will add more stuff as we go.'
"Carradice panniers and saddlebag gone. Blaq messenger bag gone. Wheel is $30, come on, you need this wheel more than I do. And Dave, I stand by my description of the Selle Anatomica saddle. It's a good thing, hammocks are comfortable."
May 14
Dave Grossman replied to Alex's discussion 'FS:Weinmann DP18 silver front wheel, honkin big Blaq messenger bag, spring cleaning - will add more stuff as we go.'
"Thanks Alex.  I think I might give it a shot.  And I laughed for a while about your "hammock for your ass" description."
May 13
Alex replied to Alex's discussion 'FS:Weinmann DP18 silver front wheel, honkin big Blaq messenger bag, spring cleaning - will add more stuff as we go.'
"I have a Selle on my touring bike and love it - took a minute to get used to as I have Brooks or similar on most of my bikes. Not sure how to describe descriptively in a way that's helpful - a Brooks is like a comfortable, firm mattress, but…"
May 13
Alex replied to carfreecommuter's discussion 'Michigan Bike Trip - How do I get my bike there?'
"Indian Trails buses will get you to a bunch of places in Michigan - you may need to box your bike, which might be as easy as stopping by Amtrak or Greyhound (where the buses leave from) and seeing if they have bike boxes, or Kozy's is a couple…"
May 13
Dave Grossman replied to Alex's discussion 'FS:Weinmann DP18 silver front wheel, honkin big Blaq messenger bag, spring cleaning - will add more stuff as we go.'
"Just wondering what you thought of the Selle?  I am thinking of getting the Titanico for my Surly Ogre build as I have two B17's but would like something waterproof I can take on the trails.  How do they compare?"
May 12
Albany Park Al replied to Alex's discussion 'FS:Weinmann DP18 silver front wheel, honkin big Blaq messenger bag, spring cleaning - will add more stuff as we go.'
"If for some reason the Carradice saddlebag isn't taken, I'll take it! "
May 12
Alex replied to Alex's discussion 'FS:Weinmann DP18 silver front wheel, honkin big Blaq messenger bag, spring cleaning - will add more stuff as we go.'
"OK. Some stuff gone, Mike W. is taking the Carradices and OLB the Wrights - will delete once those transactions are done. For now there is a front wheel and a messenger bag, later there will probably be more stuff. Spring cleaning is fun!"
May 12
Alex is now friends with Ash L. and kiltedcelt
May 12
mike w. replied to Alex's discussion 'FS: Carradice panniers + saddlebag, leather saddles, rando bars, honkin big Blaq messenger bag'
"Alex, i'd like the Carradice bags (all 3 of them) if they're still available. PM me if they are? Thanks!"
May 12
Ash L. replied to Alex's discussion 'FS: Carradice panniers + saddlebag, leather saddles, rando bars, honkin big Blaq messenger bag'
"Not this time around, thanks. I was curious to try a cut out saddle. I've heard they're tops for long distance comfort."
May 11
OLB 0.1 replied to Alex's discussion 'FS: Carradice panniers + saddlebag, leather saddles, rando bars, honkin big Blaq messenger bag'
"Interested in one of the leather saddles."
May 11

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At 6:51pm on June 27, 2012, John said…

Hey, are we still on for tonight at 7:30ish? please let me know. 773-770-5590

At 2:44pm on July 1, 2010, JeffB (7+ miles) said…
Alex, do you have those Whiting bypass instructions you mentioned? I looked at the map at http://reallyboring.net/?p=49 that Jared posted, but its not all that clear. This is what I could work out on my own; let me know if I'm close:
- from Calumet Park, get on S. Ave G
- That turns into S. Access Rd
- before the end of that, veer right along the RR tracks (there is no street on the map)
- ride along the area in-between several sets of tracks to the east and a single set of tracks to the west
- eventually cross the tracks and ride alongside (on?) Casino Center Dr (past Lakefront Park)
- go to the end of Casino Ctr Dr and then ride between the lake and RR tracks
- eventually pick up Park Rd
- to Front St (Whiting Park)
- to 119th St
- then to ?

I'm a pierogi fan. Is it worth the detour? What spot do you recommend and where in Whiting is it located?

Thanks
 
 
 

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