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Letter to Louise - a car driver - and a story of making lemonade...
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This is an email that I sent to Louise. She had passed me in her car and unnecessarily honked at me while I rode home alone, in my legal part of the roadway, after a bike ride with some friends. To…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by James BlackHeron Mar 20, 2012.

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Steve Courtright replied to Morgan 6 mi's discussion 'I am going to regret asking this but if I am wondering...'

"If the tire is new I would take it/send it back to the point of purchase. I have not found any way to fix tires that were not round (I'm talking about cheap tubulars here). OTOH are you sure that your rim is round?"

Jun 11

Steve Courtright replied to dan brown's discussion 'calling all flat-tire forensic detectives ...'

"Agree with David. I suspect the tire."

Jun 5

Steve Courtright replied to Michael A's discussion 'WSJ does not seem to like the new bike share program in NY'

"I like the part about the bike lobby or whatever being "all powerful." Mmmmm hmmmm."

Jun 3

Steve Courtright replied to Philip Bird's discussion 'Bobby Cann killed on Clybourn last night. Critical Mass Tribute?'

"Terrible, terrible. Very sorry for you (and our) loss."

May 30

Steve Courtright replied to h' 1.0's discussion 'Headset play-- dangerous?'

"Headsets are simple assemblies. Any good mechanic will be able to get it right."

May 29

Steve Courtright replied to Maria Boustead's discussion 'Do you pack a suit for your commute? Need expert tips'

"Seconded. "

May 9

Steve Courtright replied to Lindsey Faloona's discussion 'STOLEN BIKE'

"Nice!"

May 7

Steve Courtright replied to Brendan Kevenides's discussion 'Help needed tracking down hit and run driver'

"Good luck, BK. Thoughts go out to the rider."

Apr 26

Steve Courtright replied to leftoverbacon's discussion 'Suburban Developer brings more Auto-Centric "growth" to City'

"I worked there in the 80s, what a magnificent place it was. Sorry to see it turned over to "developers" who will just spread their special form of thoughtless/ugly/sprawling/cancerous/mediocrity. They will probably make a crapload of…"

Apr 25

Skip Montanaro 12mi and Steve Courtright are now friends

Apr 22

Steve Courtright replied to Tim Heckman's discussion 'Submerged Bicycle?'

"I would inspect and probably replace the wheel and bottom bracket bearings. While the bike is apart, make sure that the frame is clean inside and free of water. Sooner rather than later. Rust acts quickly on those older frames and…"

Apr 19

Steve Courtright replied to James BlackHeron's discussion 'Throw in ALL the cars!'

"Not always..."

Apr 18

Steve Courtright replied to Tony Adams 7 mi (dirtbag hipstr)'s discussion 'Motobecane Fantom CX 54cm Commuter *NEW* - $525'

"Cyclocross bikes are perfect for city, trails, racing CX, commuting, rides in the country. You name it. The gentler geometry, clearance for bigger tires and general robustmess makes them the perfect all rounder. I ride one (a…"

Mar 29

Steve Courtright replied to cynthiac's discussion 'Bike shop near Andersonville'

"If you don't mind trundling up to Evanston, the Pony Shop, on Chicago just south of Dempster, comes highly recommended."

Mar 29

Steve Courtright replied to Jody's discussion 'suspicious looking CL posts that clearly push stolen bikes - what to do?'

"There are certainly some quirky folks in the bike-selling arena. There is this one guy in Skokie I called about a very large frame. A visit to his house revealed that every room was packed, nearly to the ceiling in some places, with…"

Mar 28

Steve Courtright and Will G - 10mi are now friends