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Forum: Rides and Races
06-17-11, 10:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 573
Posted By kostal

Don't know of any rides but the lakefront trail,...

Don't know of any rides but the lakefront trail, although busier in the summer, is a fun road for sure.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-01-11, 05:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,610
Posted By kostal

I might build up a bike from scratch one day......

I might build up a bike from scratch one day... thanks for the tip on the stock parts.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-24-11, 11:10 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,682
Posted By kostal

I have fix/free hub, but only rode it free when I...

I have fix/free hub, but only rode it free when I first went to check out the bike. Switched to fix for the ride home and haven't changed it back once. I like that the option is there but to the OP...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-21-11, 01:12 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,633
Posted By kostal

I just ordered some straps but have been riding...

I just ordered some straps but have been riding fixed for a few months now without any foot retention and have had no real problems.

I think it's an awesome way to ride and a great joy but if you...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-20-11, 09:13 AM
Replies: 11,686
Views: 5,108,820
Posted By kostal

Just got a new set of pasela tires, after...

Just got a new set of pasela tires, after flatting on the way to work. again. I had been thinking about new tires and when the bike shop suggested them I figured what the hell.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-11-11, 10:36 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,440
Posted By kostal

hoyc, that's cool! i think it'd be funny if you...

hoyc, that's cool! i think it'd be funny if you put the bell as far away from the handlebars as possible.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-27-11, 04:19 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,030
Posted By kostal

Yeah, I was thinking something similar, only it...

Yeah, I was thinking something similar, only it was "this music is bothering me."
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-27-11, 01:19 AM
Replies: 9,750
Views: 503,622
Posted By kostal

right now, 8bit pink floyd...

right now, 8bit pink floyd http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dU23IK34suQ&feature=autoplay&list=PL7E74E32198876508
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-26-11, 02:34 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,552
Posted By kostal

Yes, it's not that difficult. With geared bikes...

Yes, it's not that difficult. With geared bikes you also have a derailleur, which can be a pain and that definitely makes the bike more complex. Also, not all of those bikes have quick release.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-26-11, 12:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 936
Posted By kostal

The website in the first post is hilarious. All...

The website in the first post is hilarious. All rainbow navigation and background animation. Even if they had a good deal I wouldn't trust it, but I have an odd sort of love for ugly websites.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-26-11, 12:21 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,552
Posted By kostal

My thoughts exactly. It's cool if you're curious...

My thoughts exactly. It's cool if you're curious but why bother inquiring if you have no interest? Like everyone is saying, it's fun and a different riding experience, try it!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-20-11, 12:10 PM
Replies: 1,154
Views: 64,093
Posted By kostal

Totally got my jeans caught in the chain a couple...

Totally got my jeans caught in the chain a couple weeks ago. Surprisingly, I didn't crash. I was right by a parked car though and after I was finished rolling up my pant leg I heard from within "Yo...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-20-11, 12:03 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,415
Posted By kostal

At first I thought, as I'm sure many people...

At first I thought, as I'm sure many people outside of this forum still do, riding fixed was nuts. Many of my friends rode them but that didn't pique my interest. It wasn't until my Dad started...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-30-11, 11:17 AM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,405,986
Posted By kostal

looks like the entire chain is off.

looks like the entire chain is off.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-30-11, 09:26 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 6,350
Posted By kostal

haha, this is hilarious. best video in the...

haha, this is hilarious. best video in the thread.

the funny thing about hipsters is that no one that fits the bill will admit it, and likely be moderately offended you called them out on it....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-30-11, 09:13 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 7,508
Posted By kostal

but you can coast with manual... not sure if any...

but you can coast with manual... not sure if any car can be compared to a bike. oh, except manual is more fun than automatic ;)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-24-11, 04:05 PM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,405,986
Posted By kostal

nice photos! you should shoot with film more often

nice photos! you should shoot with film more often
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-23-11, 06:27 PM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,405,986
Posted By kostal

awesome! two fir two against. I see no problems...

awesome! two fir two against. I see no problems with the wheels, but appreciate any input. The wheels are new, and so are the components. I got it from a guy who basically rebuilds bikes as a hobby....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-23-11, 01:40 PM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,405,986
Posted By kostal

The brake works good, rides smooth... if the...

The brake works good, rides smooth... if the wheels give me problems I'll think about changing them. What's the argument here?

The bar tape is greengrips and shellac'd.

Might put clips or...
Forum: Living Car Free
03-23-11, 12:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,955
Posted By kostal

Love it. Not just a guitar but amplifier +...

Love it. Not just a guitar but amplifier + pedals. Still an upright bass... that's hard enough moving around with a car
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-23-11, 12:27 PM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,405,986
Posted By kostal

Just entered the world of fixed gear biking with...

Just entered the world of fixed gear biking with this recent craigslist acquisition

http://michaelkostal.com/sfg.jpg
Forum: Introductions
03-15-11, 07:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 508
Posted By kostal

It's a great bike! Plenty of 'em still out...

It's a great bike! Plenty of 'em still out there... but maybe that depends on where you are.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-11, 07:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,067
Posted By kostal

@sailorbenjamin – I don't mind the saddle too...

@sailorbenjamin – I don't mind the saddle too much, but I think it's missing a spring... it may also have gotten a little out of whack in a fall. I dig the color too. Though I probably would've put...
Forum: Living Car Free
03-13-11, 05:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,955
Posted By kostal

+1 for Free Publicity. I'll keep my eye on...

+1 for Free Publicity. I'll keep my eye on craigslist for bike trailers, maybe something perfect will come up.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-11, 04:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,067
Posted By kostal

@pastorbobnlnh –*Thanks for the advice. It was...

@pastorbobnlnh –*Thanks for the advice. It was fully serviced last summer, but like I said I've been riding all winter with it. I try to maintain it as best I can, but that's pretty much just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-11, 01:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,067
Posted By kostal

73 Schwinn Continental - A few questions

I know there's quite a few threads about these (part of what brought me to the forums in the first place) but I just had a few questions about my bike and thought it'd be easier to start a new thread...
Forum: Living Car Free
03-13-11, 01:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,955
Posted By kostal

@Scheherezade – yeah, I think not only a trailer...

@Scheherezade – yeah, I think not only a trailer but I also would have to trade in my current rig for a smaller/lighter amp. Right now I wouldn't feel very comfortable with an old fender tube amp...
Forum: Winter Cycling
03-12-11, 01:07 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,858
Posted By kostal

I was riding! I thought the winter would stop me...

I was riding! I thought the winter would stop me at some point but never really did. OK, I didn't leave my house for a few days after the blizzard but I think it'd be ridiculous to even go out...
Forum: Living Car Free
03-12-11, 12:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,955
Posted By kostal

Cycling Musicians?

I've been car free in Chicago since summer 2010. It wasn't really a conscious decision, but one out of necessity. My car died and since it wasn't something I could afford to replace and not something...
Forum: Introductions
03-12-11, 12:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 508
Posted By kostal

It starts BJ, so that's February 1973? Cool,...

It starts BJ, so that's February 1973? Cool, thanks!
Forum: Introductions
03-12-11, 12:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 508
Posted By kostal

Does anyone know where to look for the serial...

Does anyone know where to look for the serial number on these things? I'd like to figure out the exact year just for the heck of it.
Forum: Introductions
03-12-11, 11:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 508
Posted By kostal

Oh and here's a photo of my bike ...

Oh and here's a photo of my bike
http://michaelkostal.com/images/schwinn.jpg
Forum: Introductions
03-12-11, 11:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 389
Posted By kostal

Hi! I'm new to these forums too. A fellow...

Hi! I'm new to these forums too. A fellow Chicagoan. Been riding all weather. What's the difference with a Dutch bike? I think I remember them having larger tires, but not sure.
Forum: Introductions
03-12-11, 10:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 508
Posted By kostal

I do like this! Yup, that's my city alright. :) ...

I do like this! Yup, that's my city alright. :)



Nice. I would really like to add a rack to my bike and have a basket. My friend just has a milk crate jerryrigged to his rack and that seams to...
Forum: Introductions
03-11-11, 10:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 508
Posted By kostal

Oh, and in Chicago it seems pretty common to have...

Oh, and in Chicago it seems pretty common to have a Schwinn. Probably 'cause they used to have a factory here way back when. Regardless great old bike! It might be a little heavy carrying it up the...
Forum: Introductions
03-11-11, 10:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 508
Posted By kostal

Thanks guys! I definitely love my bike. I kind of...

Thanks guys! I definitely love my bike. I kind of want to replace the wheels, mostly because they have flat spots, so not always the smoothest riding, but it still works pretty good :)

Nice forum...
Forum: Introductions
03-11-11, 04:03 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 508
Posted By kostal

Chicago Schwinn

It makes sense to be riding a Schwinn living in Chicago. Summer 2010 my car went kaput and my Uncle had an old Continental (early 70s) in his basement collecting dust.

I immediately regretted...
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