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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-20-06, 11:48 AM
Replies: 531
Views: 18,444
Posted By chrisSouthside

since chicago will experience some snow tonight...

since chicago will experience some snow tonight and tomorrow will be above freezing, what are the odds of a clear lakefront path sunday morning? or, what good samaritan will take it upon himself to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-18-06, 03:46 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,365
Posted By chrisSouthside

yeah, once in a blue moon a question comes up...

yeah, once in a blue moon a question comes up that i can answer perfectly -- in the case because its pretty much my family's collective stomping grounds

in terms of that far west (racine), you're...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-18-06, 03:23 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,365
Posted By chrisSouthside

i grew up near marquette park and to do the loop...

i grew up near marquette park and to do the loop you'll need to cross kedzie twice with no light so its not as nice as you'd like to think.

sherman park's inner loop on 55th is literally built for...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-12-06, 03:12 PM
Replies: 531
Views: 18,444
Posted By chrisSouthside

i just hope there isn't any snow/ice remaining at...

i just hope there isn't any snow/ice remaining at that time. the lakefront path will then be of no help.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-04-06, 03:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,570
Posted By chrisSouthside

here's what i did, and it worked, but make sure...

here's what i did, and it worked, but make sure you have a steel frame and you use a seat binder bolt and not a clamp:

take off the seat bolt.
put the end of a crowbar between the mounts bolt...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-04-06, 03:04 PM
Replies: 531
Views: 18,444
Posted By chrisSouthside

i'm coming down from madison and i'll be riding...

i'm coming down from madison and i'll be riding slow. i haven't been on my bike in a few weeks due to my smashed up wrist (couldn't apply pressure on it -- ie. i couldn't have it on my handlebars) so...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-03-06, 03:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,570
Posted By chrisSouthside

specialized, pyramid, and schwinn all last me 6...

specialized, pyramid, and schwinn all last me 6 months and longer. performance always breaks within a month. maybe the ones at the store on halsted were always dry rotted.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-03-06, 03:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,570
Posted By chrisSouthside

i've found that anything is more durable than the...

i've found that anything is more durable than the valves on performance tubes -- they break on me everytime, but i keep coming back because they are on sale. i never learn

specialized at kozy's...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-30-05, 08:30 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,367
Posted By chrisSouthside

once you get used to gloves, its tough to ever...

once you get used to gloves, its tough to ever ride without them. just like clipless pedals.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-27-05, 08:17 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 6,797
Posted By chrisSouthside

just hit the 3-0

just hit the 3-0
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-22-05, 09:52 AM
Replies: 531
Views: 18,444
Posted By chrisSouthside

I hope one of the stages is a full blown...

I hope one of the stages is a full blown scavenger hunt, in the tradition of the Lucky Bridgeport stages.

Also, what happened to breakfast? 2 years ago it was a given, now not so much. is it gone...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-21-05, 05:48 PM
Replies: 531
Views: 18,444
Posted By chrisSouthside

the bahai time trial was excellent. for whatever...

the bahai time trial was excellent. for whatever reason, i had a really good run that day. in general time trials are good to throw in -- at least one, though i know the math for results is a pain.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-21-05, 09:49 AM
Replies: 531
Views: 18,444
Posted By chrisSouthside

i'll be leaving Mad City and crossing the cheddar...

i'll be leaving Mad City and crossing the cheddar curtain for this one -- hopefully all stages for that matter
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-21-05, 08:07 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 377
Posted By chrisSouthside

How track led to pro road racing in America

nice article

http://www.velonews.com/news/fea/9296.0.html
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-19-05, 03:14 PM
Replies: 531
Views: 18,444
Posted By chrisSouthside

thanks a lot. now that i live in madison i...

thanks a lot.

now that i live in madison i need to budget in a little more travel time
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-19-05, 02:20 PM
Replies: 531
Views: 18,444
Posted By chrisSouthside

any recent info to share? i'd imagine a prelude...

any recent info to share? i'd imagine a prelude (if one exists) would be fairly soon
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-16-05, 06:12 PM
Replies: 9,750
Views: 493,400
Posted By chrisSouthside

this past weekend i picked up the best of Dio and...

this past weekend i picked up the best of Dio and the best of Journey, and not in an ironic way.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-16-05, 04:15 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,748
Posted By chrisSouthside

Glad to hear you're ok. I have a sore wrist...

Glad to hear you're ok.

I have a sore wrist and elbow from going down yesterday on the bike path in front of Monona Terrace here in Madison. The city may plow the path but they don't salt it --...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-02-05, 09:50 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 270
Posted By chrisSouthside

Madison, WI bike polo this Sunday?

i know its cold but i'd be up for it. 12:30 on sunday i'm still assuming? anybody else interested?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-01-05, 08:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 811
Posted By chrisSouthside

hey, i just moved here 2 months ago and ride a...

hey, i just moved here 2 months ago and ride a black mercier with yellow wrapped bullhorns. i'm definitely up for bike polo.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-23-05, 02:25 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,871
Posted By chrisSouthside

i'm pretty sure i'm dead last, but considering i...

i'm pretty sure i'm dead last, but considering i changed a flat and came in pretty close behind the people in front of me i have something to be proud of. great course and cool to meet some new...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-27-05, 03:21 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,797
Posted By chrisSouthside

lucky

lucky
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-26-05, 08:36 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,275
Posted By chrisSouthside

7 works for me

7 works for me
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-25-05, 06:35 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,275
Posted By chrisSouthside

i'd be down as well

i'd be down as well
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-10-05, 10:53 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 6,818
Posted By chrisSouthside

i'd be all about this

i'd be all about this
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-06-05, 03:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 653
Posted By chrisSouthside

yeah, i saw that but nobody i know has any info...

yeah, i saw that but nobody i know has any info on it at all. and its coming up right away so i suspect that date is incorrect
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-06-05, 03:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 653
Posted By chrisSouthside

cuttin crew classic 2005?

any word on it happening?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-06-05, 08:28 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,922
Posted By chrisSouthside

word is that raleigh will be making a...

word is that raleigh will be making a singlespeed/fixie with brakes for $599. shoudl be out in a few months
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-25-05, 01:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,031
Posted By chrisSouthside

it is fun to ride in around 5 am and only see...

it is fun to ride in around 5 am and only see bikes on the road. the only cars you see have bikes hanging off their trunks. then when you get downtown there are bikes everywhere. its very cool, even...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-25-05, 10:35 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,031
Posted By chrisSouthside

yeah, they do enforce it

yeah, they do enforce it
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-25-05, 10:06 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,031
Posted By chrisSouthside

its actually pretty tough to sneak on. they check...

its actually pretty tough to sneak on. they check a lot at balbo and columbus. your best bet would be to sneak on around 47th or some other place in between balbo/57th or balbo/hollywood. if you...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-25-05, 08:40 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,031
Posted By chrisSouthside

i'm set to be a safety marshal at 18th at 8:50 so...

i'm set to be a safety marshal at 18th at 8:50 so i'm hoping to get 1.5 laps in before then. anyone else riding up archer around 4:45am?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-07-05, 11:57 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,665
Posted By chrisSouthside

after 3 months i just had to replace the rear...

after 3 months i just had to replace the rear wheel on mine. the lockring spun off and after closer inspection the hub was stripped. i don't feel brave enough to epoxy the whole setup back on so i...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-05-05, 02:24 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 365
Posted By chrisSouthside

stairmaster training ride

anyone going to rossi's tonight for the training ride? the weather is so nice i'm definitely in
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-17-05, 11:09 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,995
Posted By chrisSouthside

here's some specific info, as well as how to help...

here's some specific info, as well as how to help if you'd like.

http://www.gapersblock.com/news/archives/2005/03/#007640
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-14-05, 08:36 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,995
Posted By chrisSouthside

yeah, i (black mercier track bike) was right...

yeah, i (black mercier track bike) was right behind naz when he went down. it was pretty ugly at the time but i'm glad to hear that he will be ok. i think a helmet would have saved some gashes from...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-11-05, 11:30 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 337
Posted By chrisSouthside

tdc article

http://www.timeoutchicago.com/article.jsp?xy=features/2.ft.pedal.opener
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-10-05, 01:46 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,270
Posted By chrisSouthside

from what i know, short-short bars make bike polo...

from what i know, short-short bars make bike polo easier.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-11-05, 04:01 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,587
Posted By chrisSouthside

word is that the des plaines river road part is...

word is that the des plaines river road part is very hairy -- no shoulder and its a pseudo highway. the weather is going to be great for this ride. i just wish there were pancakes. what happened to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-04-05, 09:33 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,587
Posted By chrisSouthside

tour da chicago - stage 2

the info for the stage is up. it sure looks like a ball buster



Logan, Elston, Milwaukee, Ogden, Grand, Harlem, Fullerton, Des Plaines River, Belmont, Forest Preserve, Montrose, Milwaukee.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-24-05, 11:04 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 949
Posted By chrisSouthside

any word and which paper/mag the reporter and...

any word and which paper/mag the reporter and photographer worked for?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-24-05, 09:21 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,282
Posted By chrisSouthside

i bought the same mercier on ebay about 2 weeks...

i bought the same mercier on ebay about 2 weeks ago and really love it . it is much nicer than i expected and the components ride a lot nicer than you'd expect. aside from the lock ring spinning off...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-24-05, 09:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 338
Posted By chrisSouthside

tour da chicago - stage 1

did anybody get the info on where the reporters/photographers were from yesterday? i heard something about a chicago magazine offshoot but can't say that i have any strong info
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-10-05, 10:10 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,462
Posted By chrisSouthside

i have pics on film but i probably won't finish...

i have pics on film but i probably won't finish the roll for another week or so. i know brent had a digital camera there
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-10-05, 09:43 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,462
Posted By chrisSouthside

it really was an excellent race. i missed the...

it really was an excellent race. i missed the first cut by 2 people which was disheartening but considering i was fighting a sore throat its cool -- and i rode faster than i did last year so i'm...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-03-05, 02:11 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,971
Posted By chrisSouthside

i'll be at the tour da chicago this sunday with a...

i'll be at the tour da chicago this sunday with a white raleigh road bike. send me an email if you want to meet up

chris
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-03-05, 01:32 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,971
Posted By chrisSouthside

ryan, do you live near 93/cicero? i'm always...

ryan,

do you live near 93/cicero? i'm always on teh lookout for more southside riders. i'm just a few blocks from midway

chris
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