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My rear wheel sounds like it's makin' popcorn.
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On my way home last night, my rear wheel abruptly started clicking. Within a mile it sounded as though I was having a full-on popcorn-making fiesta. My first thought was a couple loose spokes, but…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Tom Dworzanski Aug 8, 2013.

Moving Sale - Bike Parts, Accessories, crap etc.
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Moving to SF, but unfortunately have several projects that I never started that I can't take with me. All items SOLD. -Hyalite CO-OP Bike Pannier (Grocery Pannier) used once. $25 -Wheelset $40.…Continue

Tags: sakae, sks, bluemels, bontrager, wheelset

Started this discussion. Last reply by spencewine Aug 5, 2013.

cycling defense tactics: tis' the season for highwaymen laying in wait

Self-protection awheel is an art full of possibilities. The cyclist who is a skilful rider, who possesses pluck and dash, who has mastered the elementary rules of defence on a bicycle, and who is…Continue

Started May 1, 2013

Chicagoland Bicycle Trail Conditions
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I'm wondering we can have a consolidated and dedicated thread for conditions on the various trails in the Chicagoland Region (e.g. IPP, Fox River, Green Bay, North Channel, North Branch,…Continue

Tags: chicagoland, chicago, conditions, trail

Started this discussion. Last reply by Andy J Mar 9, 2015.

 

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Chicagoland Bike Trails - News & Conditions

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Oct 23, 2023
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Feb 22, 2023
Elwood Gruschow replied to spencewine's discussion Desplaines River Trail in the group Chicagoland Bike Trails - News & Conditions
"Des Plaines River Trail Questions What is the history of the Des Plaines River Trails in Cook county? I used plural because there are two trails; South section that crosses Golf road and North section that crosses Central Avenue. A rider cannot…"
Oct 2, 2021
Greg Valent commented on spencewine's group Chicagoland Bike Trails - News & Conditions
"Don't know about near Busse Woods, but, here's an article about an air pump station at the Southern End of Salt Creek Trail near 26th St. https://www.gofundme.com/f/8tt3n-alexs-eagle-scout-project"
Sep 28, 2021
Chupacabra Chalupa commented on spencewine's group Chicagoland Bike Trails - News & Conditions
"Free Air on the Busse Salt Creek Trail There is a sign that looks very official on the Salt Creek Trail indicating free air for your bike. I tried to follow it last Sunday and got nowhere. Anyone know where the actual pump is?"
Sep 28, 2021
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Oct 26, 2020
Mike Schwab replied to spencewine's discussion how to pull a bicycle with a bicycle - need advice
"If you have a rack on the back of your bicycle, use a bungie cord to attach the front wheel to the side of the rack.  Just the frame won't give you enough clearance or support behind the axle."
Jul 28, 2020
Alan Xiao replied to spencewine's discussion Desplaines River Trail in the group Chicagoland Bike Trails - News & Conditions
"The DPRT is in beautiful shape. George Garner Cycles donated a repair station on the DPRT between 176 and 137."
Jul 26, 2020
mschaus replied to spencewine's discussion how to pull a bicycle with a bicycle - need advice
"Old thread here but years ago I had this same problem and was inspired by these posts. I've since made a DIY towing solution that looks a lot like Bikefreeek's post, except there is no need to disassemble any parts of the bike. Check it…"
Jul 19, 2020
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Apr 8, 2020
Skip Montanaro 0mi commented on spencewine's group Chicagoland Bike Trails - News & Conditions
"Possible bike trail in Central Lake County (abandoned Rte 53 extension) https://activetrans.org/blog/support-bill-to-re-envision-route-53-extension   This seems like a good thing. Note the opportunity to fill out a witness slip in the middle of…"
Feb 2, 2020
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Feb 2, 2020

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What I ride:
Road, Hybrid, Cyclocross, Fixed Gear
The kind of riding I do:
Recreational, Commuting, Around Town
About me:
Just another car-less commuter.
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At 8:17am on June 20, 2013, dan brown said…

hey spence - I thought we were already 'friends' but now it is official. what a great time at tour de shore 2013   ;-)

At 2:12pm on March 20, 2013, Deet 4.5mi said…

Thanks,

 

I will try, but i will likely go on Sat. 

 

I am Joe btw

 

312-316-3810

 

see ya

 
 
 

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