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Ryan L
  • 36, Male
  • Chicago, IL
  • United States
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UV Metal Arts still active?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Ryan L Mar 19.

'88 Panasonic DX-3000 53cm, near mint, 95% original, full 105
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Bikefreeek Sep 6, 2012.

Q: Determining the structural integrity of a carbon fiber frame. A: Pirate gold
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Ed Aug 21, 2012.

 

Sometimes I ride slow sometimes I ride quick.

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May 13
Ryan L is attending Judson Eakin's event
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Schubas Backyard BBQ & Bike Bash at Schubas Tavern

June 8, 2013 from 12pm to 4pm
Schubas' Bike Bash is presented in partnership with... The Chainlink //Active Trans // Working Bikes // Revolution Brewing // The Bike Lane // On The Route // …See More
May 13
Ryan L might attend skipton's event
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Heritage Bicycles, Bike show on the park. at Heritage General Store

May 11, 2013 from 2pm to 6pm
Heritage Bicycles and the Chicago TailDraggers are having a Bicycle Show on the Park (Heritage's outdoor space next to the shop)This will be a fun event! Come out and see cool Custom and "Rat Rod" bikesBring out your bike to show.Fun and Prizes Show Classes...* Best Rat Rod* Best of show * Best City-Touring bike  * Peoples ChoiceAnyone and every kind of bike welcome.Bring out whatever type of bike you have...Vintage, Custom, Rat Rod, City, Unicycle, Tall Bike,anything and everything…See More
May 9
Ryan L commented on DanaW's event 'Full Moon Fiasco'
"I will be bringing out the new tandem tonight. Woot!"
Apr 25
Ryan L replied to Myles Peña's discussion 'Has anyone gone with Heritage Bicycles for powder coating?'
"Whenever I get my rack from CETMA, which might be never apparently, I plan on taking it here and getting it powder coated a light grey to match my Surly Rear Rack. "
Apr 24
Ryan L might attend DanaW's event
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Full Moon Fiasco at Gannon's Pub

April 25, 2013 all day
Not to be confused with an athletic endeavor, we meet up at Gannon's Pub for a couple of drinks and ride to another dive somewhere.  Meet up at 8, ride at 9.  Destination is always TBA.  See you there. See More
Apr 24
Ryan L might attend DanaW's event
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Full Moon Fiasco at Gannon's Pub

March 27, 2013 all day
Not to be confused with an athletic endeavor, we meet up at Gannon's Pub for a couple of drinks and ride to another dive somewhere.  Meet up at 8, ride at 9.  Destination is always TBA.  See you there. See More
Mar 24
Ryan L replied to Ryan L's discussion 'UV Metal Arts still active?'
"Ah, I tried their website contact form first and it went to a Yuval Awazu which he sent me a reply he sold it to Jerod Walz alsowalz@gmail.com so I emailed him with no response yet. I will try Wondercoat then, thanks Doug."
Mar 19
notoriousDUG replied to Ryan L's discussion 'UV Metal Arts still active?'
"They now operate under the name Wondercoat now. wondercoatstudios@gmail.com"
Mar 19
notoriousDUG replied to Ryan L's discussion 'UV Metal Arts still active?'
"What e-mail are you using?"
Mar 19
Ryan L posted a discussion

UV Metal Arts still active?

I have been trying to contact them and it looks like the original owner sold the company to another guy who is not returning my emails.I'm looking to get a front Cetma HALFrack powder coated and would love them to do it but they aren't returning my messages.Anyone have an idea what's going on there?See More
Mar 19
Ryan L is attending Active Transportation Alliance's event
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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
Mar 1
Ryan L might attend DanaW's event
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Full Moon Fiasco at Gannon's Pub

February 25, 2013 all day
Not to be confused with an athletic endeavor, we meet up at Gannon's Pub for a couple of drinks and ride to another dive somewhere.  Meet up at 8, ride at 9.  Destination is always TBA.  See you there. See More
Feb 18
Ryan L is attending Melissa's event
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The Chainlink Bar Night at Wishbone - Northside

February 28, 2013 from 6pm to 10pm
Enjoy "Southern reconstruction" comfort food & bar plus a 15% discount on dinner for the working cyclist.  Our friends at Wishbone are offering The Chainlink some munchies and drink specials: $4-5 beers and $5 glasses of red and white wines.  Map Come pick up the swag you claimed in the campaign to Tune-up The Chainlink.  RSVP here and we will bring your…See More
Feb 6
Ryan L is attending Julie Hochstadter's event
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The Chainlink's Halloween 2.0 Party at Revolution's Tap Room at Revolution's Tap Room

November 30, 2012 from 7pm to 10pm
We are excited to announce the new date and venue for The Chainlink's Halloween 2.0 party! We will be celebrating at Revolution's Tap Room, the "Kedzie Avenue Brewery" at 3340 North Kedzie. FREE INDOOR BIKE PARKING! The raffle prizes will be flowing, along with many of Revolution's famous craft beers including their Iron Fist Pale Ale, Anti-Hero IPA, Bottom Up Wit and more! Once again, you can swing by after Critical Mass ride and continue the celebration indoors! This is a fundraiser for The…See More
Nov 19, 2012
Ryan L replied to notoriousDUG's discussion 'I want your busted or unwanted bike lock to tell for sure what works best.'
"Hey Dug, I've been pretty busy and haven't been near Wicker is a week or so. Maybe I can stop by this Sunday with the lock. My buddy might also need to drill out his front brake pinch bolt that is siexed up and get a replacement. I'll…"
Nov 8, 2012

Profile Information

What I ride:
Road, Mountain, Cruiser, Fixed Gear
The kind of riding I do:
Recreational, Exercise, Commuting, Around Town
About me:
I like to ride and repair bicycles. I am in a band called The Night Meeting. I am building a robot that fights crime and brews its own beer. I like to pet small animals. Sometimes I pull a smoke bomb out of my bag and light it even though people tell me not too.
My other websites (myspace, facebook, blogs, etc.):
http://www.youtube.com/butternut8000

My Band - the night meeting

I wrote played and recorded this soundtrack for a songwriting competition I ended up winning. Don't tell HBO :)

 

This Place is a Prison - Cover (improv #3)

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At 4:33pm on March 21, 2011, Vondo said…
cool beans thanks for the tip
At 1:52pm on March 19, 2011, Vondo said…
Hey dude, tell me again what those wheel locks were called. I made a mental note that night but I guess I misplaced it.
At 10:52am on September 19, 2010, Laura Blake said…
Looky looky what I found! You gave me one of your stickers about a year ago and it just now resurfaced. I finally took it out with me and gave it a home on the bike rack at the Sox stadium. I added some pics for you...hope you like!
At 4:29pm on August 30, 2010, David of the North (David606xx) said…
Marvelous--that's going to be my legacy here?
At 2:36pm on August 30, 2010, Duppie 13.5185km said…
Good luck with the tandem. It's not for everybody, but if you and your wife like it, it's a very enjoyable pastime, where inequalities are less visible

Can I suggest you read up on successful tandeming? A good place to start is Sheldon Brown (as usual): http://www.sheldonbrown.com/tandem.html

My biggest mistake? Not listening to the stoker's needs and wants.

Good luck!
At 8:24am on August 30, 2010, Duppie 13.5185km said…
Ryan, you were the one with beautiful Masi, right? My wife overheard you talking about building your own wheel set. Did you end up taking a class to build your wheels? If so where?
At 11:02pm on August 29, 2010, David of the North (David606xx) said…
What a ride, eh? Look for me in traffic!
At 2:28am on July 22, 2010, Paul Bracht said…
I have seen your stickers on two bike racks in Andersonville tonight. In front of Georges Ice Cream Shop and the Hopleaf.
At 11:03am on June 3, 2010, Craig S. said…
This morning I saw one of your stickers on the bike rack at the Jewel on Lincoln next to Gannon's. It's probably been there a while but I'd never noticed it before. It gave me a much needed chuckle on this Thursday morning.
At 7:07pm on May 28, 2010, Vondo said…
Hey dude, do you make your signature smoke bombs yourself? I meant to ask you about that at the porn ride...
 
 
 

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