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Place for steel frame repair? Or advice.
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I was in a collision recently & my normal bike shop's mechanic is telling me my eighties Bass Frame & front fork are not repairable or fixable because of damage to my frame at the head set…Continue

Tags: repair

Started this discussion. Last reply by Renee Patten May 1.

To the rider who got hit on California yesterday... (Sunday)
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My co-worker just told me your story in the office kitchen.She called 911 for you from out front her place smoking & they transferred her to the fire department (??) which definitely doesn't seem…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by David Barish May 2.

DePaul's new FixIt stand
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After about a year of planning, presenting our case to the university, coordinating with facilities & operations, Cycle Collective got our FixIt stands. This is a great achievement for student…Continue

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Started this discussion. Last reply by Tricolor Sep 13, 2012.

Cars in the Bike Lane tumblr
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122782 started a new tumblr, http://carsinthebikelane.tumblr.com/.Pictures of cars in Chicago's bike lanes…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by James BlackHeron Jun 5, 2012.

 

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David Barish replied to Renee Patten's discussion 'To the rider who got hit on California yesterday... (Sunday)'
"I agree.  I accept that there is risk. I do not accept that riders have to be hit, especially by drivers who do not signal or do not look.  When I go in knowing there is risk I find that my senses are heightened and I am better able to…"
May 2
Renee Patten replied to Renee Patten's discussion 'To the rider who got hit on California yesterday... (Sunday)'
"I do the same, only thing to do to help everyone & provide reinforcement. It is hard to accept that riders just have to accept it after being hit. "
May 2
David Barish replied to Renee Patten's discussion 'To the rider who got hit on California yesterday... (Sunday)'
"I find Behavioral Theory is the only option.  I reward those who signal.  If I am stopped and you are behind me with a blinker I will be sure to modify my position so you can turn.  If you are behind me and your wheels are turned and…"
May 2
Lanterne Rouge replied to Renee Patten's discussion 'To the rider who got hit on California yesterday... (Sunday)'
"Ah yes; I know exactly what you're talking about. You're right that the problem is people never using turn signals or giving any advance notice. Most drivers tend to quickly scan back and forth for a spot and dart in immediately without…"
May 2
Renee Patten replied to Renee Patten's discussion 'To the rider who got hit on California yesterday... (Sunday)'
"I was hit outside of George's Ice Cream, Clark & Berwyn, headed home southbound from Edgewater Produce.  Driver pulled forward into a Clark parking spot & didn't look before doing so or use his turn signal. Had the same thing…"
May 2
Lanterne Rouge replied to Renee Patten's discussion 'To the rider who got hit on California yesterday... (Sunday)'
"In which part of the neighborhood were you hit, if you don't mind my asking. I live here in Andersonville and wanted to see if your experience is similar to ones I've had. "
May 2
Renee Patten replied to Renee Patten's discussion 'To the rider who got hit on California yesterday... (Sunday)'
"That is awesome that that person is helping, wish someone would have done the same for me after I was hit. In retrospect, really wish I would have gone through insurance.  "
May 2
Renee Patten replied to Renee Patten's discussion 'Place for steel frame repair? Or advice.'
"Thanks! "
May 1
Cameron 7.5 mi replied to Renee Patten's discussion 'Place for steel frame repair? Or advice.'
"Frame repair questions come up here periodically. The consensus seems to be that the go to people are Humble Frame Works, Owen at Blue City, or Jesse at Comrade. This thread has their contact info."
May 1
Renee Patten posted a discussion

Place for steel frame repair? Or advice.

I was in a collision recently & my normal bike shop's mechanic is telling me my eighties Bass Frame & front fork are not repairable or fixable because of damage to my frame at the head set from the hit.They told me this when I went in to get a new front fork, which has been bent for a while, and they are saying due to separation on the frame (I can't see it) the fork cannot be replaced. The bike has sentimental meaning & I want some other opinions on the damage & my options…See More
May 1
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Jason W replied to Renee Patten's discussion 'To the rider who got hit on California yesterday... (Sunday)'
"So does anyone know who this was? Someone else is looking for her http://www.reddit.com/r/chicago/comments/1d41fd/does_anyone_know_a_young_lady_bicyclist_who_was/ "
Apr 25
David P. replied to Renee Patten's discussion 'To the rider who got hit on California yesterday... (Sunday)'
"I'm sorry you got hit, Renee! My girlfriend lives in A'ville so I'm familiar with the neighborhood, and I know it can be a bit dodgy sometimes. I'm glad that you sound like you're relatively OK."
Apr 15
Renee Patten replied to Renee Patten's discussion 'To the rider who got hit on California yesterday... (Sunday)'
"Makes sense, thanks for the answer.  Figures that after posting this, I get hit on the Andersonville strip after work. I called 911, they transfer you to fire & ask if you need an ambulance  then once you say no, fire department…"
Apr 15
David crZven 10.6 replied to Renee Patten's discussion 'To the rider who got hit on California yesterday... (Sunday)'
"SInce it was an injury, the normal protocol should have been to have the Police take the report.  But the FD are the ones who send out the Ambulance and the like and they are more important in the initial response. "
Apr 15
Cameron 7.5 mi replied to Renee Patten's discussion 'To the rider who got hit on California yesterday... (Sunday)'
"Your co-worker was probably transferred to fire department in case a medical response was needed. In this case a report should have been filed at the scene (anytime there is a medical transport or an inoperable vehicle the police can not refuse to…"
Apr 15
GabeW (not the other Gabe) replied to Renee Patten's discussion 'To the rider who got hit on California yesterday... (Sunday)'
"Yep, I was in a hit and run in my car a year or two ago, the car was still drivable, and I was commended by the officer at the station the next day for not wasting their time calling from the scene.  They said unless they're needed for an…"
Apr 15

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What I ride:
Road
The kind of riding I do:
Recreational, Commuting, Around Town
About me:
DePaul grad in environmental public policy working for a small company in Ravenswood. I occasionally blog for the Huffington Post on Chicago transportation policy [huffingtonpost.com/renee-patten].

I also run the Cycle Collective Chainlink profile.
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