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Bike Share - ETA?
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Anyone (CDOT are you reading?) know when the bike share stations are going to start appearing? Was wishing for it at least 3 times last week.Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Anne Alt Apr 8.
SRAM Automatix 2-speed - Anyone riding one?
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Any Chainlinkers out there riding a SRAM Automatix? What's your experience and what type of brakes are you using? I'm of the less-is-more school, but am hesitant to go single speed - thoughts /…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Comrade Cycles Feb 26.
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Grace Van Moer 8.25 mi replied to SlowCoachOnTheRoad's discussion 'Favorite Loop to Northside routes?'"Will - in your opinion, is Clark better than Lincoln? I live in the same area, just started commuting and have already determined that Lincoln is not for me. Suggestions on alternates welcome.
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Grace Van Moer 8.25 mi replied to Julie Hochstadter's discussion 'Looking for a Front Seat for a 27 lb child'"+1 on the iBert, but length of kid's legs can be in issue. Our tot was average height/weight and we were able to use our ibert seat until he was 3.5 yrs. Troll craigslist - that's how we sold ours when he outgrew it last fall."
Anne Alt replied to Grace Van Moer 8.25 mi's discussion 'Bike Share - ETA?'"The sooner, the better. I plan on using it at least 1 or 2 days per week."
Michelle Stenzel replied to Grace Van Moer 8.25 mi's discussion 'Bike Share - ETA?'"I think the hoped-for roll out is June-ish. I also cannot wait until bike share is in place. Today would have been another great day for it, as it was pouring rain this morning but will probably be sunny and warm as I ride the El home…"
Grace Van Moer 8.25 mi posted a discussionBike Share - ETA?
Anyone (CDOT are you reading?) know when the bike share stations are going to start appearing? Was wishing for it at least 3 times last week.See More
Comrade Cycles replied to Grace Van Moer 8.25 mi's discussion 'SRAM Automatix 2-speed - Anyone riding one?'"We got to test some early prototype models and they worked great, but we didn't use them for any extended periods. We also recently built a wheel with this hub for a fella who really loves it."
Lee Roy Carrier replied to Grace Van Moer 8.25 mi's discussion 'SRAM Automatix 2-speed - Anyone riding one?'"Awesome information!!! Thank you!
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Will G - 10mi replied to Grace Van Moer 8.25 mi's discussion 'SRAM Automatix 2-speed - Anyone riding one?'"Also, this:
http://forum.ctc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=62320"
Will G - 10mi replied to Grace Van Moer 8.25 mi's discussion 'SRAM Automatix 2-speed - Anyone riding one?'"I commute on a single free wheel. I will admit that there are times when the wind is really blowing (either against me or with me) that I wish I had another gear (because I am either struggling to push the pedals or because I am spinning out).
This…"
Casey Carnes replied to Grace Van Moer 8.25 mi's discussion 'SRAM Automatix 2-speed - Anyone riding one?'"Good Point, I did end up making a tool out of an old socket to make the bendix easier to dissassemble, I can be done without it, but its not easy.
The red band and yellow band are both underdrive hubs 1:0.67 with a direct drive second…"
Lee Roy Carrier replied to Grace Van Moer 8.25 mi's discussion 'SRAM Automatix 2-speed - Anyone riding one?'"Right on, the old 2-Speed Bendix hubs on vintage Schwinns!!!
They are indeed heavy, work well, and are inexpensive. Be aware, for ideal tuning of braking and shifting, you will need to find a shop with the old Bendix 2-Speed tools. We can do that at…"
Casey Carnes replied to Grace Van Moer 8.25 mi's discussion 'SRAM Automatix 2-speed - Anyone riding one?'"I am using a bendix red band 2 speed automatic (kick-back)on a cruiser. It is a lot of fun and has been bomproof, although it weighs about a ton and doesn't have a great sealing system, so I rebuild it once a year.
You can…"
Tony Adams 7 mi (dirtbag hipstr) replied to Grace Van Moer 8.25 mi's discussion 'SRAM Automatix 2-speed - Anyone riding one?'"Wow! I've been (very slowly) working on a two speed project - haven't gotten around to building the wheel yet. I was gonna use the SA kickback, but after a wretched experience with an SA three speed, I've been kind of leery. This…"
Grace Van Moer 8.25 mi posted a discussionSRAM Automatix 2-speed - Anyone riding one?
Any Chainlinkers out there riding a SRAM Automatix? What's your experience and what type of brakes are you using? I'm of the less-is-more school, but am hesitant to go single speed - thoughts / opinions / experience on single speed commuting in Chicago are welcome as well. See More
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