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My First Lube (Or, What Else Should I be Doing That I'm Not?)
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After diving headfirst into the world of commuter cycling this spring, I've put a few hundred miles on my bike, and I finally got around to lubing up the chain this morning.Now, as far as bike…Continue

Tags: maintenance

Started this discussion. Last reply by Duppie 13.5185km May 15, 2010.

Stolen Lemond Reno

My friend/co-worker had his bike swiped yesterday (4.8.10) Cut through his U-lock right in front of our building.…Continue

Tags: bike, stolen

Started Apr 9, 2010

City Commuter Tips
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Woo, so today marked the first day I biked to work. I live up in Logan Square and work down in the loop, so it's a bit of a ride (5.5 miles to be exact).I'm an ex-scooter rider, so I've got some…Continue

Tags: Tips, Advice, Riding

Started this discussion. Last reply by Bryan D Mar 17, 2010.

 

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Tank-Ridin' Ryan replied to Bryan D's discussion 'Ticket for not riding in the bike lane? Well, I'll make sure to never leave the bike lane again.'
"Bryan,   See this thread: "
Jun 9, 2011
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Jun 9, 2011
Bryan D replied to Dr. Doom's discussion 'Tips on animal shelters?'
"Helping Paws (not related to the PAWS in Chicago) is an AMAZING shelter out in the near NW suburbs. http://www.helpingpaws.net/ My mother works there, my sister does too right now. I used to volunteer there in high school. Both my cats are from…"
Aug 2, 2010
Bryan D replied to John Greenfield's discussion 'Is it actually legal to bike on the Lakefront Trail after 11 pm? on VWYF'
"Too many httpsesses "
Jul 23, 2010
Bryan D replied to h' 1.0's discussion 'Home Depot Boycott'
"Nothing. That's what it's marked (not bike related). Also, Old Tom, what is a "new cookie"? "
Jul 22, 2010
Bryan D replied to h' 1.0's discussion 'Home Depot Boycott'
"Oh man, for a moment I was scared I was going to have to stop shopping there. I like the home depot. The smell of fresh cut wood and potting soil. And where else can you buy drain cleaner that can also remove your skin? Their support of the gay…"
Jul 22, 2010
Bryan D replied to Spencer "Thunderball" Thayer!'s discussion 'Did that guy die on the LATEride?'
"Yea, the LATE ride was not so much a ride this year as it was a a recreation of normal Chicago traffic. Bumper to bumper, stop and go. Lame. I'll stick to riding on my own, thank you much."
Jul 13, 2010
Bryan D replied to Julie Hochstadter's discussion 'Bike officer dragged after attempting to make traffic stop'
"Really has nothing to do with him being a bike cop. He wasn't on the bike when he was dragged. But still, hope this guy goes to jail."
Jun 20, 2010
Bryan D replied to dav's discussion 'Morning Rush Aggressive Motorists'
"Man tell me about it. I ride Milwaukee all the way into the Loop from Logan Square, and if I leave any time after 8, I usually one of 10 cyclists in a big pack at any time. If I get out the door around 7:15 (when I want to), it's a…"
Jun 11, 2010
Bryan D replied to Joel's discussion 'Advice on a path from Pilsen to Cary, IL'
"I think going in through Island lake is your best bet. I'm from Cary too and thinking about doing a ride out there later this summer, so maybe use Map My Ride or something to document what you end up doing. Good luck!"
May 19, 2010
Duppie 13.5185km replied to Bryan D's discussion 'My First Lube (Or, What Else Should I be Doing That I'm Not?)'
"Don't overdo the lubing. During the summer months when the weather is nice and the roads are clean, there is absolutely no need to lube every week. I easily go two months of near-daily riding during the summer without lubing my chain. In the…"
May 15, 2010
Mark Kenseth replied to Bryan D's discussion 'My First Lube (Or, What Else Should I be Doing That I'm Not?)'
"i like wiping my bike down after a rain or cleaning my wheels/rims after riding over wet pavement. cleaning the rims keep my brakes working, and keeping the bike clean makes me feel good and keeps my hands from getting grimey. i also check the…"
May 15, 2010
Matthew replied to Bryan D's discussion 'My First Lube (Or, What Else Should I be Doing That I'm Not?)'
"Check your spokes by lightly pinching two together at a time. Spokes can come loose over time and if you catch them early you can save a lot of money and frustration. Also, check if your wheels are staying true by flipping your bike over and…"
May 14, 2010
BalloonBiker replied to Bryan D's discussion 'My First Lube (Or, What Else Should I be Doing That I'm Not?)'
"If you use clipless pedals, check to make sure that the screws on the cleats are tight. It's possible for them to become loose and have one or two fall out, which can be somewhat dangerous. If only one screw in still in, the cleat will stay in…"
May 14, 2010

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What I ride:
Road
The kind of riding I do:
Recreational, Exercise, Commuting
My other websites (myspace, facebook, blogs, etc.):
http://www.urgack.com

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