"Talk with Phil Wood machinist, they have made parts for these for years and have great input on issues"
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Christopher Wallace
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commute by bicycle
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Hand Built Bicycle Frame…
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Blue City Cycles
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Christopher Wallace is attending Active Transportation Alliance's event
Chicago Bike Swap 2013 at UIC Physical Education Building
March 9, 2013 from 10am to 5pm
We're expecting thousands of people at the Chicago Bike Swap on Saturday, March 9, 2013.The new space at UIC’s Physical Education Building in the West Loop is even bigger than last year’s, and will feature vendors, presentations and entertainment.Leave a bike you want to sell and your cell phone number at the bike corral. We’ll call you when someone’s ready to buy, while you check out the rest of the event.There will be bike safety activities for kids, presentations on bike advocacy and chances…See More
Christopher Wallace replied to Renee Patten's discussion 'How bad is it to leave a bicycle outside in freezing temperatures?'"Salt is more reactive with metal when temperature rises. When I would bring my bike inside I would place it in the shower and remove all salt immediately. Seal all the holes in your bike and use fenders. Keep salt from entering your frame at…"
Michael B is attending Christopher Wallace's eventProfessional Wheel Building Clinic at Creative Changes/ Holistic Cycles
February 11, 2012 from 10am to 5pm
This class is designed to enhance/ advance the knowledge of professional mechanics and to introduce wheel building to the home mechanic. You will build a better wheel than you can buy and it will last for years without needing a true, (unless you damage the rim)Professionals will learn Quality and Efficiency Methods, advanced: chemistry, tools and tool setup. Home mechanics will learn how to: calculate spoke length, build a perfect wheel from a pile of spokes a hub and a rim. I am looking…See More
Christopher Wallace replied to Julie Hochstadter's discussion 'You Know You Are A Cyclist When.....'"You use a Campagnolo peanut butter wrench as a spoon for yogurt, kimchi, rice, etc, or as a spreading knife for all sorts of soft foods, as a stirring tool, and to occasionally loosen a crank arm bolt. "
Christopher Wallace posted an eventProfessional Wheel Building Clinic at Creative Changes/ Holistic Cycles
February 11, 2012 from 10am to 5pm
This class is designed to enhance/ advance the knowledge of professional mechanics and to introduce wheel building to the home mechanic. You will build a better wheel than you can buy and it will last for years without needing a true, (unless you damage the rim)Professionals will learn Quality and Efficiency Methods, advanced: chemistry, tools and tool setup. Home mechanics will learn how to: calculate spoke length, build a perfect wheel from a pile of spokes a hub and a rim. I am looking…See More
Profile Information
- What I ride:
- Recumbent
- The kind of riding I do:
- Recreational, Exercise, Commuting, Distance, My business involves biking, Other
- About me:
- I bike, there for I am alive
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Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 11:39am on November 12, 2010,
Niki E said… - FYI, thought you might like to see the message I sent today to Sally Jewell and Matt Hyde:
I have an REI “brand moment” story as a “gift” to give back to you for your volunteer support of Y-USA's efforts.
When my husband and I moved to Chicago, we gave up so many of our outdoor activities – mountain skiing, saltwater boating, hiking in the foothills. It has been hard to adjust to urban life that includes the outdoor pursuits that give us balance. Our one major compensation has been getting back into bicycling in a big way, which means we have spent a lot of time at the REI in Lincoln Park this past year.
I bought a new Raleigh road bike in July on REI.com when and had it shipped to the store. Because I have a titanium plate in my neck (over three fused vertebrae), I needed special adjustments. After initially being told that I was probably not going to be able to make my chosen tri-bike work for me (by the person at the register and also my skeptical husband), I was lucky to connect with Christopher Wallace, an amazing bike technician at your Lincoln Park store. He was so encouraging and attentive when I asked him to “get creative with me” to keep biking despite my physical limitations.
Christopher spent all the time I needed working out my adjustments. He really listened to how I feel most comfortable when riding. He changed out my handlebars so I can ride more upright, made multiple tweaks to the seat and offered great advice about how to get the most energy from each rotation while riding upright. The bike has been a dream, and I rode my first metric century in September (the Apple Cider in Michigan). I’m looking forward to moving onto a “real” century next summer, thanks to Christopher’s help.
- At 1:34am on October 14, 2009,
Phil Latz said… - Hi Christopher, You responded to our advertisement for an author. Please email me direct at phil@bicyclingaustralia.com so that I can email you more information.
Thanks very much
Phil Latz
- At 2:45pm on October 17, 2008,
Suzi said… - OMG you are so sexy. Come visit me soon. XOXOXOO Lily
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