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Forum: Commuting
01-18-05, 07:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 774
Posted By samg

let us not forget the other events as part of the...

let us not forget the other events as part of the iCICLE bike fest this week and all winter long posted on www.bikewinter.org

see you all around on thursday
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-15-05, 05:00 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,094
Posted By samg

Rachel dropped her very expensive, but INSURED...

Rachel dropped her very expensive, but INSURED violin under a METRA train and went to go pick it up. The conductors failed to properly look and see that nobody was still getting off or under the...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-05, 01:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 763
Posted By samg

A large rubber mallet to fix up that dent can...

A large rubber mallet to fix up that dent can help a little, and then try to true from there. Which shop did you stop by?

Hah two related stories from yesterday and today:

Riding southbound...
Forum: Commuting
01-12-05, 02:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 669
Posted By samg

canal st bike lane- A joke? (chicago)

So I'm working today. Over in back of the buildings around madison/riverside on the canal st. bike lane. I'm just wondering who's joke it was to set up a bike lane (im talking about the one from like...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-04, 07:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 530
Posted By samg

great. Im like 5'10-5'11.. Right in between.. the...

great. Im like 5'10-5'11.. Right in between.. the 58 would probably have been too big. Its set up well.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-04, 06:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 530
Posted By samg

quick update went to a bike shop they had...

quick update

went to a bike shop
they had one allez elite in 56 ('04) for like $810 or something

got it.

very happy

thanks to all.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-04, 02:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 530
Posted By samg

went into a bike shop- they have a no down no int...

went into a bike shop- they have a no down no int for 6 months financing plan. Im looking at the allez and the giant. Guy over there told me the specialized bike would probably hold up better in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-04, 01:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 530
Posted By samg

I dont want to put any more money into the...

I dont want to put any more money into the panasonic. The frame is a little small for me, and it isnt all THAT comfortable. Its heavier than my mountain bike. It's just not that comfortable.

eh I...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-04, 09:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 530
Posted By samg

So I draw no conclusions from the under 700-...

So I draw no conclusions from the under 700- thread

Ive been a life long hybrid/mountain bike rider

I have an old panasonic sport steel frame i picked up for fun and faster riding (27" vs 26",...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-19-04, 07:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 936
Posted By samg

ehh the producers look at ad revenues based on...

ehh the producers look at ad revenues based on ratings and political agenda.... It'd have to be a slow news week.
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-19-04, 12:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,969
Posted By samg

gotta say anything gusting to 35+. But then again...

gotta say anything gusting to 35+. But then again I work with a giant pack on my back which acts as a sail.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-19-04, 02:31 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,640
Posted By samg

so true. The worst is if you're going the wrong...

so true. The worst is if you're going the wrong way down a one way street.. gotta be careful because they're not looking in your direction. they jump out of nowhere.

but in this case she was...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-16-04, 08:14 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,640
Posted By samg

best solution ever.

best solution ever.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-15-04, 08:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,004
Posted By samg

so... you're analyzing the vehicle code. wow. We...

so... you're analyzing the vehicle code. wow. We all know (or should know) that cycles must follow the same rules as cars, as long as they reasonably and logically apply. Theres not much more to it...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-14-04, 03:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,640
Posted By samg

oh and if you're refering to my right turn as...

oh and if you're refering to my right turn as running the light: you can make a right on red in chicago, unlike NYC.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-14-04, 03:28 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,009
Posted By samg

I signal with the classic L shaped left arm out...

I signal with the classic L shaped left arm out of habit.. nobody seems to have a clue what it means. maybe they think i'm waving or something. Pointing is the best way to go now days.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-14-04, 03:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,640
Posted By samg

Apparently I need to clarify: I was saying how I...

Apparently I need to clarify: I was saying how I went through the green light, as pedestrians crossed against it without regard to bike traffic. If carriages are PARKED in the right lane, then...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-14-04, 12:27 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,640
Posted By samg

horse drawn carriages - chicago

I've never had a problem with horse-drawn carriages before. I was working Saturday afternoon just made a delivery up at the aon building, getting ready to go home, coming down the hill from Randolph...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-12-04, 06:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,354
Posted By samg

you're right. still i'd say ive worked for a lot...

you're right. still i'd say ive worked for a lot worse.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-12-04, 12:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,354
Posted By samg

good luck- downtown is nice and easy compared to...

good luck- downtown is nice and easy compared to bucktown. bucktown is a pain.. too many one way and dead ending streets. unless you know the area, bring a map. The coordinate book wont help out that...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-12-04, 11:59 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,354
Posted By samg

well if you decide to be an idiot and go off on a...

well if you decide to be an idiot and go off on a client for not tipping, you're going to get fired. the fact is there are a lot of people who dont tip. The dude who contracts with potbelly to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-11-04, 11:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,354
Posted By samg

yeah that dude is insane. potbelly delivery...

yeah that dude is insane.

potbelly delivery is pretty decent. No fees to deal with. sandwich for every shift. go home with cash every day. not much pressure. I enjoy it a lot. and the bags arent...
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