"For what it's worth, the wholesale price of a basic tube has nearly tripled in the last decade. The price most bike shops charge for tubes has (typically) less than doubled.
As for the comment about what bike shops charge for tube &…"
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Bailey Gene Newbrey
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Floyd Landis issued a national warrant in France
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Mike Schwab Feb 15, 2010.
Stolen Kona Major One
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Friday's party & Saturday's CycloCross race.
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Bailey Gene Newbrey replied to Tomas Delgado's discussion '1984 Schwinn Voyageur 700c Conversion HELP'"To extend my response, we at Comrade have tried most all types of brakes to remedy this situation with little permanent solution outside of new cantilever posts on an old frame. There just ain't much room for adjustment while retaining proper…"
Bailey Gene Newbrey replied to Tomas Delgado's discussion '1984 Schwinn Voyageur 700c Conversion HELP'"Jesse at Comrade Cycles has plenty of experience brazing new canti posts on old frames built around 27" wheels. It ain't the cheapest, but it's by far the most effective solution. Stop by or call us @773-292-2522."
Bailey Gene Newbrey replied to spencewine's discussion 'Chicagoland Bicycle Trail Conditions'"The I&M was smooth from Willow Springs to Joliet, bumpy Joliet until Morris or so, nice Morris through Marseilles, & muddy and nasty Marseilles to Ottawa as of Sunday-Wednesday 3/31-4/3. Everything was ride-able, though some sections were…"
Bailey Gene Newbrey replied to Dave Grossman's discussion 'Campy CX10 Crankset Compatibility'"It's made to work with any Campy 10 speed stuff. Campagnolo stuff is pretty darn proprietary. Also, you're gonna need a 73mm bottom bracket on the Ogre and this crank is made for a 68mm."
Bailey Gene Newbrey replied to Kevin K's discussion 'Winter Biking Apparel Hook-up, HIND'"I have an Endura branded Smartwool longsleeve base layer that I wear quite often without a wash, smell, or otherwise uncomfortable element. It was $85-90, but has been my sole winter commuting/training base layer for two seasons now. It is an…"
Bailey Gene Newbrey replied to Skip Montanaro 12mi's discussion 'Alex Moulton'"Not actually "folding" bikes, but beautiful & efficient bikes nonetheless. Some did come apart like a bike with couplers, but they weren't hinged. Quite attactive and great riding bicycles; Mr. Moulton will be missed and…"
Bailey Gene Newbrey replied to Tim Heckman's discussion 'Tire Advice-- Broken Glass and Commuting'"Stans is great. Never leave home on tubulars without it. Also awesome for standard clinchers. Pasela TGs & Marathons are without a doubt the way to go with 27" wheels. Another great upgrade would be to an alloy…"
Bailey Gene Newbrey replied to carnavas's discussion 'Wanted: Bike Parts/Tools'"Not necessarily Mr. Dug. Depends upon the model of SRAM. Only the 1:1 ratio shifter/derailleurs weren't compatible. The others were meant to work with Shimano. MRX stuff works for Shimano. Any SRAM #.0 stuff is 1:1 actuation and only works with…"
Bailey Gene Newbrey replied to David S. Kato's discussion 'Looking for an ace mechanic who'll rebuild my '99 Manitou SX Ti forks.'"The problem isn't finding the mechanic, but rather the parts. All this new and ever-changing technology simply isn't supported. If an overhaul is what you need it's certainly possible, however, if any parts are required I'd…"
Bailey Gene Newbrey replied to Daniel Freed's discussion 'Where can I get some Hold Fast style straps in Chicago?'"Got 'em at Comrade Cycles as well."
Bailey Gene Newbrey replied to Moc Artsy's discussion 'Fizik Microtex Tape'"I had it happen once. Shredded in no time. They said there was a bad run. No problems since. This was a few years back."
Bailey Gene Newbrey replied to h' 1.0's discussion 'Worst Possible Thread (was Fight with Gabe)'"You guys seen the mural on the liquor store on Kedzie, just South of Lake?
I think the bike lanes on Franklin and Lake are great. I love the community gardens in Garfield Park, the park, and the conservatory. Y'all know about the greenhouse on…"
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I may be in the back of this pack, but I got first place in the non-existent, "guys racing in jeans & a turtleneck" category.
Bailey Gene Newbrey replied to notoriousDUG's discussion 'Paczkis and Hot Apple Cider at Rapid Transit Friday 11/25!'"Will you have whiskey for the cider, or shall I bring my own?
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Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 11:38am on February 27, 2010,
Jim "Niterider" said… - Hello Bailey, all is good with me. Enjoying live as usual. You living in Chicago now? Getting ready for Spring and riding season to really start. Have been doing the normal cross-training: Walking, snowshoeing out at Pets, lifting, kickboxing, swimming out in Lake Michigan in the dry suit and riding my Pugsley on the Mcclory bike path when it is nice out. The Bike shop is the only other shop open besides Ski and Sport Chalet in Kenosha. Southport closed a year ago. ABR road racing starts in a few weeks out by the power plant, no more Parkside course. Still go on all night night rides to the North Shore and Chicago. Busy week getting new tires on most of my bikes along with new chains and grips. Am I ever ready for warm weather. Were you working at? You still are wrenching I would think. See ya around, Jim.
- At 3:10pm on October 23, 2009,
root said… - hey bailey! so many thanks again, man. the crank is feeling 1000x more solid after taking those spacers off. btw, i looked into the hop up kit but i only found one or two that looked right. which one do you use?
- At 11:25am on September 14, 2009,
dan brown said…
- hey what's up dude !
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