New to Chicago! Well not exactly... but somewhat! - The Chainlink2024-03-28T08:27:59Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/new-to-chicago-well-not-exactly-but-somewhat?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A747335&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI would love that!tag:thechainlink.org,2013-08-25:2211490:Comment:7473352013-08-25T20:41:42.673ZLloyd Anthony D Petershttps://thechainlink.org/profile/LloydAnthonyDPeters
I would love that!
I would love that! If you want, Lloyd, you can t…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-08-25:2211490:Comment:7473262013-08-25T17:32:13.212ZSteven Vancehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/stevevance
If you want, Lloyd, you can test ride two of my 62cm bikes to see if it is something that is better fitting for you. I am 6 foot 4. I live in Logan Square.
If you want, Lloyd, you can test ride two of my 62cm bikes to see if it is something that is better fitting for you. I am 6 foot 4. I live in Logan Square. To fit you well, you'd probab…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-08-25:2211490:Comment:7473232013-08-25T17:27:50.514ZAlexhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Alex278
<p>To fit you well, you'd probably be looking at a 66cm+ frame. Something more like this: <a href="http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/bik/4007717821.html">http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/bik/4007717821.html</a></p>
<p>Hard to find frames that big, but when you do I think you can sometimes get a good deal - not much of a market there. </p>
<p>Logan Square and Wicker Park aren't a contiguous area. Smart Bike Parts on Armitage, Bike Lane on Milwaukee, Boulevard Bikes on Kedzie, all good choices…</p>
<p>To fit you well, you'd probably be looking at a 66cm+ frame. Something more like this: <a href="http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/bik/4007717821.html">http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/bik/4007717821.html</a></p>
<p>Hard to find frames that big, but when you do I think you can sometimes get a good deal - not much of a market there. </p>
<p>Logan Square and Wicker Park aren't a contiguous area. Smart Bike Parts on Armitage, Bike Lane on Milwaukee, Boulevard Bikes on Kedzie, all good choices in Logan.</p> you're almost a foot taller t…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-08-25:2211490:Comment:7473132013-08-25T15:42:08.427Zwilliamhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/spocknopants
<p>you're almost a foot taller than me (5'11" and inseam of 86cm) and yet we're riding the same size. unless you have an odd inseam/body dimensions, I'd guess your bike fit is off. there's only so much adjustment to be made with a stem, seatpost, and saddle setback. you say you're comfortable now, but I'd wager you'd be even more comfortable in the 62cm+ range. maybe try the competitive cyclist fit calc to get a rough idea, but bike fit isnt an online thing. head to a good shop instead. </p>
<p>you're almost a foot taller than me (5'11" and inseam of 86cm) and yet we're riding the same size. unless you have an odd inseam/body dimensions, I'd guess your bike fit is off. there's only so much adjustment to be made with a stem, seatpost, and saddle setback. you say you're comfortable now, but I'd wager you'd be even more comfortable in the 62cm+ range. maybe try the competitive cyclist fit calc to get a rough idea, but bike fit isnt an online thing. head to a good shop instead. </p> Welcome back! I really like R…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-08-25:2211490:Comment:7472312013-08-25T14:50:31.134ZAdam Hersteinhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/AdamHerstein
<p>Welcome back! I really like Roscoe Village Bikes. Not in Logan Square, but not terribly far either (Damen/Roscoe).</p>
<p>Welcome back! I really like Roscoe Village Bikes. Not in Logan Square, but not terribly far either (Damen/Roscoe).</p> Well I dont know if I need a…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-08-24:2211490:Comment:7469912013-08-24T21:22:11.237ZLloyd Anthony D Petershttps://thechainlink.org/profile/LloydAnthonyDPeters
Well I dont know if I need a bigger bike. Some dude told me I should look into one. My origin8 is comfortable to me. Ride it every day to merch mart and back from irving park. I think I do need some adjustments though.
Well I dont know if I need a bigger bike. Some dude told me I should look into one. My origin8 is comfortable to me. Ride it every day to merch mart and back from irving park. I think I do need some adjustments though. Welcome back! I have no perso…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-08-24:2211490:Comment:7466542013-08-24T16:28:42.575ZJulie Aberman (Hochstadter)https://thechainlink.org/profile/JulieHochstadter
<p>Welcome back! I have no personal advice on buying a big bike since I have quite opposite your problem (4 foot 10).</p>
<p>But...If you want to be custom fit or at least get some advice there, <a href="http://www.thechainlink.org/profile/Anne59" target="_blank">Anne</a> has helped fit cyclists on both ends of the spectrum. She is at Running Away Multisport on Clybourn.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.thechainlink.org/profile/PaulNickerson?xg_source=activity" target="_blank">AKA Paul</a> is…</p>
<p>Welcome back! I have no personal advice on buying a big bike since I have quite opposite your problem (4 foot 10).</p>
<p>But...If you want to be custom fit or at least get some advice there, <a href="http://www.thechainlink.org/profile/Anne59" target="_blank">Anne</a> has helped fit cyclists on both ends of the spectrum. She is at Running Away Multisport on Clybourn.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.thechainlink.org/profile/PaulNickerson?xg_source=activity" target="_blank">AKA Paul</a> is way over 6 foot and he has a few bikes. (and if you need a dog walker in the lakeview - edgewater area he does it all by bike!)</p> Welcome back Lloyd.
Not sure…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-08-24:2211490:Comment:7467432013-08-24T15:05:17.320ZTank-Ridin' Ryanhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Tank
<p>Welcome back Lloyd.</p>
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<p>Not sure how close it is to you, but <a href="http://www.rapidtransitcycles.com/" target="_blank">Rapid Transit Cycle Shop</a> at 1900 W. North Ave. does good work and could recommend a bigger steed for you.</p>
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<p>Also, the <a href="http://www.chicagobikeshops.info/" target="_blank">Chicago Bike Shop Database</a> will help you find more bike shops close by.</p>
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<p>Welcome back Lloyd.</p>
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<p>Not sure how close it is to you, but <a href="http://www.rapidtransitcycles.com/" target="_blank">Rapid Transit Cycle Shop</a> at 1900 W. North Ave. does good work and could recommend a bigger steed for you.</p>
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<p>Also, the <a href="http://www.chicagobikeshops.info/" target="_blank">Chicago Bike Shop Database</a> will help you find more bike shops close by.</p>
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