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Forum: Recumbent
05-15-22, 03:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,366
Posted By chicagobent

The Leprechaun Rides Again

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So, last weekend I rode the Leprechaun from Chicago up to Illinois...
Forum: Recumbent
06-03-20, 10:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,366
Posted By chicagobent

For some reason I have always been partial to...

For some reason I have always been partial to underseat steering. I have ridden the Leprechaun through at least two mountain ranges and it does very well climbing (for a bent) and it handles very...
Forum: Recumbent
06-01-20, 12:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,366
Posted By chicagobent

Follow up Pics

Here are some pics
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Forum: Recumbent
05-30-20, 10:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,366
Posted By chicagobent

Haluzak Leprechaun

So today I decided to clean out and reorganize my basement storage locker and I came across my Haluzak Leprechaun which I have not ridden in several years. I needed the space it was taking up, so I...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-10-14, 07:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,341
Posted By chicagobent

Hey RaleighSport, please let the rest of us know...

Hey RaleighSport, please let the rest of us know which dynamo ser you got, which led replacement bulbs, and how it all works once you get it up and running.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-10-14, 07:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,828
Posted By chicagobent

Thanks for your input Noglider and Prathmann. I...

Thanks for your input Noglider and Prathmann. I will probably go with the union bottom bracket as getting a cheap new tail light is all that is needed. The union bottom bracket dynamo has a different...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-09-14, 03:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,828
Posted By chicagobent

reelight rl770 or union bottom bracket dynamo?

I am sick of recharging batteries and also sick of having to remove my lights when I lock up my 3 speed city bike which I use for transport in Chicago. I don't have the money for a dynamo hub wheel...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-05-11, 01:19 AM
Replies: 928
Views: 359,778
Posted By chicagobent

So today my light arrived, yeah! It seems to be...

So today my light arrived, yeah! It seems to be of decent quality for the price (the end cap threads on cleanly, the annodizing is good, and even the glow in the dark powder blue clicky doesn't...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-02-11, 01:28 PM
Replies: 928
Views: 359,778
Posted By chicagobent

Hey Lopek (and anyone else who is interested), ...

Hey Lopek (and anyone else who is interested),

Fortunately, i already knew that the bottom group of photos was not for this light and did not expect that level of brightness. However, assuming it...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-31-11, 08:04 PM
Replies: 928
Views: 359,778
Posted By chicagobent

Today, I ordered this: ...

Today, I ordered this:

www.ebay.com/itm/Cree-Q5-248-Lumen-Bicycle-Bike-LED-Head-Light-Headlight-/130531647994?pt=US_Flashlights&hash=item1e644ae1fa

I thought it was a great price for the...
Forum: Utility Cycling
10-25-11, 02:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 859
Posted By chicagobent

For ten bucks you can get a solid and legal milk...

For ten bucks you can get a solid and legal milk crate just like tbe dairies use from The Container Store.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-11, 12:45 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,906
Posted By chicagobent

Have you heard of www.thechainlink.org (a social...

Have you heard of www.thechainlink.org (a social networking site for chicago cyclists)? They have a calendar where this ride could be posted. You would likely get several riders from that site. It is...
Forum: Utility Cycling
09-13-11, 08:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,116
Posted By chicagobent

Wald Folding Baskets

Please provide comments and advice if you have used these. What's the best way to attach them? Would zip ties be strong enough? The clamps which came with them don't seem to hold them on very...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-10-11, 11:07 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 33,413
Posted By chicagobent

I got my new oxford this week and am so far very...

I got my new oxford this week and am so far very happy. The bike fits, rides and handles well and there is no rattling, squeaking or clanking. If only this new version of the classic three speed had...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-05-11, 12:08 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 33,413
Posted By chicagobent

I emailed BD a few months ago to find out a...

I emailed BD a few months ago to find out a stansover height for the 51cm oxford and they got back to me within two days. Not the fastest response time, but not bad.

Although I wish they had a...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-03-11, 08:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 985
Posted By chicagobent

Nebo Redline flashlight

Has anyone used the Nebo Redline flashlight as a headlight? Seems like a good deal...220 lumens, flood to spot, has strobe mode, long run tim, under $25 on amazon. I would use it with Sanyo eneloop...
Forum: Utility Cycling
03-12-11, 02:43 PM
Replies: 1,032
Views: 126,302
Posted By chicagobent

Ok, do I get a bikes direct oxford three speed...

Ok, do I get a bikes direct oxford three speed for $299 and add a rear rack or do I get a khs green from the LBS for $329 + tax? I think the green is heavier and high tensile versus lighter and...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-21-10, 02:01 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 574
Posted By chicagobent

rechargable LIR2032 batteries in mi ro lights?

Has anyone used rechagable LIR2032 batteries in either the knog beetle or sigma micro lights? Two rechargable batteries and a charger can be had for under $10.00. The issue is that standard CR2032...
Forum: Utility Cycling
11-12-10, 01:37 AM
Replies: 1,032
Views: 126,302
Posted By chicagobent

The giant via 1 costs about $525 from my lbs and...

The giant via 1 costs about $525 from my lbs and comes complete with matching fenders, a hockeystick style chainguard and a rear rack. I rode a torker t300 last year, but i didn't like the coaster...
Forum: Utility Cycling
11-10-10, 07:14 PM
Replies: 1,032
Views: 126,302
Posted By chicagobent

I'm thinking of buying the new Giant Via 1 (which...

I'm thinking of buying the new Giant Via 1 (which ironically is a 3 speed whereas the Via 3 is a single speed). I'm sure there will be comments....let's hear them.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-12-10, 11:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 836
Posted By chicagobent

Check out www.thechainlink.org (basically it is...

Check out www.thechainlink.org (basically it is facebook for the chicago cycling community) and in their forums section look for the chicago stolen bike registry to report it as stolen. It is at...
Forum: Touring
05-07-09, 12:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 399
Posted By chicagobent

Anyone going on CANDISC?

Hey, I registered for Candisc in North Dakota for this coming August. I did it in 2005. It was well organized (leapfrogging clean portapotties, great little towns, 500 or so riders, lots of beer and...
Forum: Living Car Free
04-01-09, 11:34 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,492
Posted By chicagobent

Traffic

Traffic is the reason why the train (which does not have to slow down for auto traffic in rush hour) is faster than driving when commuting to downtown Chicago from the far western suburbs.

Chicago...
Forum: Utility Cycling
03-26-09, 09:21 PM
Replies: 1,032
Views: 126,302
Posted By chicagobent

If anyone is in Chicago and is trying to find the...

If anyone is in Chicago and is trying to find the ever elusive KHS Green bicycle, I was in Uptown Bikes on Broadway recently having my front hub rebuilt and I noticed that they actually have several...
Forum: Living Car Free
03-12-09, 10:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 830
Posted By chicagobent

Locking Bike to Parking Meter

U locks conveniently do not fit over the top of the Chicago parking meters. It is really quite safe and it is what we all did before the city went crazy and installed bike racks all over the place...
Forum: Living Car Free
03-10-09, 11:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 830
Posted By chicagobent

Chicago Parking Meter Rate Increase

Recently, the City of Chicago leased to a private company its future parking meter revenues and meter maintenance obligations in exchange for an up front large one time payment (the city retains the...
Forum: Utility Cycling
03-08-09, 03:04 AM
Replies: 1,032
Views: 126,302
Posted By chicagobent

Smile New Three Speed

Hey, I found a new bike which retails for about $380. It is the Torker T300. This is a new version of the old three speed. Add a generator (dynamo for our friends across the pond) and you are ready...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-13-07, 01:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,669
Posted By chicagobent

I'm also with Pork Belly. They run a nice charter...

I'm also with Pork Belly. They run a nice charter and have a bicycle powered blender that they use to mix margaritas. I haven't done the ride in four years.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-11-07, 11:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,669
Posted By chicagobent

Ragbrai?

Hey, is anyone on this board planning on riding RAGBRAI this summer?
Forum: Living Car Free
04-11-07, 11:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 783
Posted By chicagobent

Sorry for the weather, it is not normal for this...

Sorry for the weather, it is not normal for this time of year. There is also a Fox & Obelle gourmet grocery store a few blocks south and east of you at North Pier (Illinois street and the lake)....
Forum: Living Car Free
04-10-07, 02:12 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,888
Posted By chicagobent

Hey, no one mentioned Chicago yet....I'm shocked!...

Hey, no one mentioned Chicago yet....I'm shocked!

We have a major bicycle plan, second generation because most of the first one was accomplished, (http://www.bike2015plan.org/) and a major...
Forum: Recumbent
04-10-07, 01:11 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,851
Posted By chicagobent

I rode a Haluzak Leprechaun on a tour in the...

I rode a Haluzak Leprechaun on a tour in the Adirondacks a few years ago with a friend who was on a Titanium DF. I had no problem keeping up with him while climbing a very long (more than 20 mile)...
Forum: Utility Cycling
03-23-07, 09:45 PM
Replies: 1,032
Views: 126,302
Posted By chicagobent

I have four bikes, including a Mikado (a Canadian...

I have four bikes, including a Mikado (a Canadian company, but the bike was made in Taiwan despite the Japanese name) 3 speed from the early 90s (all cromoly steel, purchased in 94 for $119 band...
Forum: Living Car Free
03-23-07, 09:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 719
Posted By chicagobent

OP, You should definitely not rent a car....

OP,

You should definitely not rent a car. Take the CTA blue line from O'hare to downtown for $2.00. If your hotel is on North Michigan, you can transfer for free to the red line at Washinton and...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-01-07, 10:16 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,335
Posted By chicagobent

I have a seatstay mounted Union brand generator...

I have a seatstay mounted Union brand generator on my "urban" bike (a 3 speed from the early '90s) which I frequently ride at night. The generator has never worn the tire out, nor has it ever slipped...
Forum: Recumbent
02-24-07, 08:22 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,602
Posted By chicagobent

Started with a linear Mach III CLWB. It was very...

Started with a linear Mach III CLWB. It was very stable and comfortable, but it rattled a lot and was slow. I sold it. Now I ride a Haluzak Leprechaun SWB USS (Horizon for short people with a 16"...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-24-07, 12:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 503
Posted By chicagobent

Uptown Bikes in Chicago is a great little shop....

Uptown Bikes in Chicago is a great little shop. They specialize in products for utility and commuter cycling. I have found they carry many accessories that are just not readily available in other...
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