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Tandem 2nd-seat Conversion Ideas
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So, since I gave my kid my Specialized, I am down to a Schwinn tandem I purchased a long time ago. I repainted it and had J&R Cycle & Ski rebuild it in 2010, and was thinking of trying to…Continue
Tags: Tandem
Started this discussion. Last reply by John Farris Apr 22.
Bike Service near 17th and Ashland?
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So my son's moved there, and I guess I'll try to find him a good tech - anyone got a good 'guy' or 'gal' in the vicinity that can overhaul a Specialized Hard Rock?JohnContinue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Manny FU...Really!? Mar 26.
Entropy and The Delivery Bike
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So, my son got his bike stolen from school and I gave him my Hard Rock. Then he got work delivering food downtown and uses it every day. Result: he's destroying the bike, and wants to use some…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by John Farris Mar 18.
Bike Messengering - Good Job?
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My son (the one in Pilsen) is looking to sign on with a bike messenger firm. Do I advise against this, or what? He's running an older Giant hybrid model, and this is his first time.Continue
Tags: concerns, father's, messenger, Bike
Started this discussion. Last reply by John Farris Nov 22, 2012.
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John Farris posted a discussionTandem 2nd-seat Conversion Ideas
So, since I gave my kid my Specialized, I am down to a Schwinn tandem I purchased a long time ago. I repainted it and had J&R Cycle & Ski rebuild it in 2010, and was thinking of trying to trade it for a tall-framed hybrid or comfort bike.But now I am thinking about keeping it, and replacing the second seatpost with some sort of storage assembly/kick stand contraption. This could be my daily driver with a little work. I have a universal-gear-styled adapter with seat-post dimensions, I…See More
Manny FU...Really!? replied to John Farris's discussion 'Bike Service near 17th and Ashland?'"They go to "Winter Hours", h.
And it really sucks to try to get there on only one pedal (while on your way home in the snow, divert from a plowed route with a bike lane, and such) thinking that they are open, just to roll up…"
Manny FU...Really!? replied to John Farris's discussion 'Bike Service near 17th and Ashland?'"Have him go to Irv's. It's a good LBS. Fair prices for good stuff. Good conversation as well. He just has to figure out the hours that they are open.
Rapid Transit - South is also a very good place. I have been extremely pleased with the…"
Lisa Curcio 4.0 mi replied to John Farris's discussion 'Bike Service near 17th and Ashland?'"If we are going to talk about food, Simone's at 18th and Morgan! And they are very bike friendly folks!"
grayn8 (5.3 - 36) replied to John Farris's discussion 'Bike Service near 17th and Ashland?'"Have to plug the Q at honkey tonks at 18th and Racine. Some of my favorite BBQ in the chi."
Juan Primo replied to John Farris's discussion 'Bike Service near 17th and Ashland?'"Looks like the closest is Wheel of Time at about 18th and Ashland. http://thewheeloftime.co/"
yai danche replied to John Farris's discussion 'Bike Service near 17th and Ashland?'"if his bike isn't rideable and he's not able to get transportation from someone, he can roll it to irv's bike shop at 18th and racine. super close! there's also a shop that sells choppers on 18th and laflin, but i…"
grayn8 (5.3 - 36) replied to John Farris's discussion 'Bike Service near 17th and Ashland?'"Blue city is further south, but good folks. Also on halsted and 31st. Working bikes is 24th and western. He could volunteer there and learn how to do an overhaul and such."
David P. replied to John Farris's discussion 'Bike Service near 17th and Ashland?'"Two off the top of my head; Rapid Transit's south-side location is on Halsted ca. 1400 south, which isn't too far away. Pedal to the People could, I'm sure, ride down there."
John Farris posted a discussionBike Service near 17th and Ashland?
So my son's moved there, and I guess I'll try to find him a good tech - anyone got a good 'guy' or 'gal' in the vicinity that can overhaul a Specialized Hard Rock?JohnSee More
John Farris replied to John Farris's discussion 'Entropy and The Delivery Bike'"I think he named that rider the "Triple-Bypass"!
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John Farris replied to John Farris's discussion 'Entropy and The Delivery Bike'"Where is a decent bike servicer near 17th and Ashland? "
T.K. 6.5 mi replied to John Farris's discussion 'Entropy and The Delivery Bike'"I recommend a fixed gear/single speed (just built my own and am infatuated with it). It takes less maintenance and Chicago is an easy city to get around in one. They can be built out of those old 80s frames if you find one for…"
Mike Zumwalt replied to John Farris's discussion 'Entropy and The Delivery Bike'"I Googled Dick Cheney (Chainy) riding a bike and got this."
"If it were me..I would buy and older bike (but not too old) that has been completely overhauled the right way (ask for receipts and ask a lot of questions), have a trusted mechanic evaluate and advise before purchasing. Riding a bike downtown…"
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- Biking musician, sidelined from my 2-wheeler until September 6.
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