Urban snowmobile
12-17-11, 12:00 PM
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Urban snowmobile
Winter days in Chicago are moderate. Some snow, some cold, some ice, some sun, some wind.
Today was some snow, mild near-freezing temps, slight breeze.
Bike: Soma Double Cross
Tires: Schwalbe Marathon Cross 37x700
Fenders: Planet Bike 45mm
Lights: Planet bikes 1 watt flasher & Portland Design Works Radbot 1000 1W LED Tail Light
Today was some snow, mild near-freezing temps, slight breeze.
Bike: Soma Double Cross
Tires: Schwalbe Marathon Cross 37x700
Fenders: Planet Bike 45mm
Lights: Planet bikes 1 watt flasher & Portland Design Works Radbot 1000 1W LED Tail Light
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When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
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12-17-11, 12:27 PM
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I took one look at that and put my slippers on to go get another cup of hot coffee.
12-17-11, 01:29 PM
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How cruel. I have put your bike in the same class as those dogs that take their owners out in the foulest weather just to show how fit they are.
I just hope you gave enough exercise to the bike without causing yourself too much harm.
And mine was a Cognac.
I just hope you gave enough exercise to the bike without causing yourself too much harm.
And mine was a Cognac.
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12-17-11, 01:34 PM
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Most bikes, like most dogs and some people, can withstand a little damp chill. Practicality & moderation is my winter philosophy.
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When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
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12-17-11, 02:27 PM
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Wow, that looks cold!!! I got a chill just looking at it. Glad I live in the Arizona desert even though its been raining mostly for a week and more for this afternoon. The weather man must have been a transplant from Washington-:0)
12-17-11, 03:06 PM
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Thanks for sharing. I love that first shot looking towards Oak Street Beach ... It's a pretty view regardless of the weather.
12-17-11, 06:50 PM
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It dawned on me as I was looking at your first photo that I would really, really, really HATE to have a flat in those conditions.
12-17-11, 07:02 PM
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I bring an extra pair of gloves in case one pair become wet for any reason.
I had a quick release fail on a winter ride last year. I threw the bike on a city bus and was home in no time. I also had a rear shifter cable freeze, turning the bike into a two speed. No flats during winter so far, but good tires help.
I had a quick release fail on a winter ride last year. I threw the bike on a city bus and was home in no time. I also had a rear shifter cable freeze, turning the bike into a two speed. No flats during winter so far, but good tires help.
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When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
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12-17-11, 08:07 PM
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In the 6 years that I commuted year round I never had a flat in the winter. I think cold rubber is more resistent to punctures.
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