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Hybrid Cars are Scary Quiet
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The downside of hybrid cars is the operate in near stealth mode, usually you can hear a car coming up behind you.  This time not even the smallest sound, I didn't even know the car was there until it…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Haddon 16 hours ago.

Pilsen -Most Courteous Drivers
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I have to say that the best biking experience is when I have to go through Pilsen.  Twice today (TWICE) at a stop sign intersection the driver waited me out, I think one of the guys put his car in…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by h' 1.0 on Thursday.

Patchable or Not?
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Hey, 6 patches on this tire, this one pretty long, patchable or not? It's blown out a couple times. Do I just need to use a bigger patch? I one tire that had 20-something patches on it before I gave…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Tricolor May 15.

Weather Porn
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I mean just look at this, seriously just look : 11 out of 14 days, pretty much ideal biking weather. I'm giddy already. H…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Manny FU...Really!? May 17.

 

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Haddon replied to h' 1.0's discussion '(-: (-: The Happy Thread :-) :-)'
"Double thermals on the LFP this AM, ouch.  Searched for this on the 'link and did not find. "
2 hours ago
Haddon replied to Haddon's discussion 'Hybrid Cars are Scary Quiet'
"Very valid point "
16 hours ago
Jeff Markus replied to Haddon's discussion 'Hybrid Cars are Scary Quiet'
"OK OK OK so now we bikers get a feel for how a pedestrian (or skater or runner, etc) feels when they are startled by a bike closing on them from just out of their periphrial vision...after a couple of oooops moments ya might just start carrying a…"
16 hours ago
Haddon replied to Dan Nichols's discussion 'Injured my arm today in a fall...not quite sure what to do...'
"It was in Philly years ago, Jesse Brown is where you want to go.  They might just ship you over to Cook county considering the time of day. But of our own Chainlink version of Dr House is right you should go the the doc, tonight. H/"
16 hours ago
Mike Zumwalt replied to Haddon's discussion 'Hybrid Cars are Scary Quiet'
"I don't ride with earbuds or headphones, first the wind noise bugs me and it's I like all my senses going when riding. Just being able to see isn't enough when riding in the streets. I test drove a hybrid and it's cool but it…"
17 hours ago
Haddon replied to Dan Nichols's discussion 'Injured my arm today in a fall...not quite sure what to do...'
"If your a Vet go to the VA hospital.  I was in the AF and when I picked up a lung infection the cost was nil.  Friday night though on a 3 day weekend isn't the best. Don't be shy post a pic. H/ "
17 hours ago
Mike F replied to Haddon's discussion 'Hybrid Cars are Scary Quiet'
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17 hours ago
Mike F replied to Haddon's discussion 'Hybrid Cars are Scary Quiet'
"They need a noise similar to the flying cars on the old Jetsons cartoon show. "
17 hours ago
Haddon posted a discussion

Hybrid Cars are Scary Quiet

The downside of hybrid cars is the operate in near stealth mode, usually you can hear a car coming up behind you.  This time not even the smallest sound, I didn't even know the car was there until it was passing me and it startled me since, cars appearing out of nowhere are usually not good for you.  That happens a couple more times and I'm going to have to get a mirror. If I ever own a hybrid I'm going to install some sort of ambient car noise and when I get near pedestrians or bikers will…See More
18 hours ago
Haddon replied to Julie Hochstadter's discussion 'We Made "The Atlantic"... Some Interesting Press'
"I am leaving this thread 'ever for greener fields and the LFP.  In the aim of raising civility could we please start with not 'dissing the ladies if we could. It's going to be a nice day so hit the pedals. Take Care! H/ "
yesterday
Haddon replied to Bill Nedza's discussion 'Anyone Know Where to find/rent/borrow Bike Racks for Bike Valet???'
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Haddon replied to Julie Hochstadter's discussion 'We Made "The Atlantic"... Some Interesting Press'
">>>>David Barish 42 minutes ago I had a chance to re read the article and watch the video. I think they jive. Thank you.  David Barish 42 minutes ago I had a chance to re read the article and watch the video. I think they jive."
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Haddon replied to Julie Hochstadter's discussion 'We Made "The Atlantic"... Some Interesting Press'
"Plenty of meat on 'dem bones.  I will defend the link between the article and the 'somewhat relevant'-ness of the article and the video against all takers. H/"
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Haddon replied to Julie Hochstadter's discussion 'We Made "The Atlantic"... Some Interesting Press'
"'Somewhat relevant'.  When I write a PHd on the topic I'll be sure to over Dutch vs American land use, automotive industry development and marketing, philosophical appreciation of nature, patriotism of warfare and differing…"
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Haddon replied to h' 1.0's discussion '(-: (-: The Happy Thread :-) :-)'
"The louder you play this song the better it is: "
yesterday

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At 7:14pm on May 18, 2013, Paul Fitz, Scrabblor said…

I tried to send a pm, but the chainlink doesn't allow it.  Your wallet is in the register at wb.

 
 
 

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