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Forum: Commuting
05-12-14, 10:54 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,959
Posted By Guitarfool5931

66 Degrees in Chicago going to Skokie. A little...

66 Degrees in Chicago going to Skokie. A little windy in certain parts but not a bad commute. It might rain later on so I'm hoping it holds off until I get back home.
Forum: Commuting
03-28-14, 07:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,768
Posted By Guitarfool5931

3 Cyclocross Bikes as Commuters? Papers, Scissors, Rock won't cut it.

Im in the market for a new bike. I'm moving on from a 2011 Fuji Newest 3.0. I loved it but always felt like I would crack the frame going over a mid sized pothole. Anyway I've seen that a lot of...
Forum: Commuting
07-15-13, 12:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 527
Posted By Guitarfool5931

Here I was hoping that a stork would drop off the...

Here I was hoping that a stork would drop off the wheel at my front doorstep. :(
I will check with my LBS and see what comes of it. Thanks for the advice! :thumb:
Forum: Commuting
07-15-13, 12:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 527
Posted By Guitarfool5931

Do you know where I can find these being sold?...

Do you know where I can find these being sold? These are the only ones I can find online and I'm not sure as to the quality.

Handspun Ultegra 6700/Mavic Open Pro Rear Clincher Wheel
Forum: Commuting
07-15-13, 08:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 527
Posted By Guitarfool5931

Neuvation M28AW vs. Mavic Aksium S Clinchers

Good Morning (or afternoon depending on when you're reading this),

I'm in the market for my first set of replacement wheels a little over 2,000 miles. I don't think I got as much out of them as I...
Forum: Commuting
09-14-12, 10:17 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,300
Posted By Guitarfool5931

The salt on Chicago roads does worry me. I don't...

The salt on Chicago roads does worry me. I don't have much money to get a beater. Then I would have to buy that bike some studded tires. The tires would probably cost more than the bike. Haha
Forum: Commuting
09-14-12, 09:57 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,300
Posted By Guitarfool5931

I was thinking of getting some studded tires but...

I was thinking of getting some studded tires but do they make them for Road Bikes?
Forum: Commuting
09-14-12, 09:38 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,300
Posted By Guitarfool5931

Commute the cold or the trainer?

I would much rather commute off the trainer but it would be my first during the winter and I was already looking into getting a pair of tights to wear under my shorts and some gloves. My debate is...
Forum: Commuting
08-30-12, 03:44 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,381
Posted By Guitarfool5931

I've gotten a "Nice bike!", and a couple of "Can...

I've gotten a "Nice bike!", and a couple of "Can I get a ride?", and one "I'd look good on the back of your bike". Downtown Chicago for you.
Forum: Commuting
08-23-12, 10:47 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,059
Posted By Guitarfool5931

The fact that his words and interview are being...

The fact that his words and interview are being paid attention to by other people is what really makes me mad. Not him in particular.
Forum: Commuting
08-23-12, 10:31 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,059
Posted By Guitarfool5931

Chicago Commuter Tollways?

Sorry if this has been posted already but I came across this on my facebook page and it made me furious. Asking cyclists to pay a fee for all the pathways on the street is fine by me but his...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-12, 03:31 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,296
Posted By Guitarfool5931

I wear CANARI Men's Mountain Trail Baggy Shorts...

I wear CANARI Men's Mountain Trail Baggy Shorts with padding and a pair of Nashbar underliner shorts. Works good except for rides over 35 miles. Now I am starting to wonder if I could be more...
Forum: Commuting
08-21-12, 03:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,259
Posted By Guitarfool5931

Yes, I will have to see if I can find some rubber...

Yes, I will have to see if I can find some rubber feet to put between the floor and the plywood sandwiched with the foam mat.
Forum: Commuting
08-21-12, 02:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,259
Posted By Guitarfool5931

I was thinking of getting rollers but after...

I was thinking of getting rollers but after reading all the reviews on their noise levels I decided against it. The plywood with foam is a great idea. I will definitely give that a try. I ended up...
Forum: Commuting
08-17-12, 12:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,259
Posted By Guitarfool5931

Trainer-Budget and Noise Issues

Hi everyone. So I have started looking for a trainer to keep in shape for the winter here in Chicago. It's already started to get a little cold in the mornings and night. I do still plan to ride...
Forum: Commuting
08-16-12, 12:51 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,483
Posted By Guitarfool5931

I had something similar happen to me on a trail...

I had something similar happen to me on a trail except in my case there was someone walking on the trail in front of me on my side. As I was approaching him someone behind me is speeding in and...
Forum: Commuting
07-20-12, 03:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 842
Posted By Guitarfool5931

I'll have to try this with my camelbak bottles. ...

I'll have to try this with my camelbak bottles. Thanks!
Forum: Commuting
07-19-12, 04:16 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,787
Posted By Guitarfool5931

I wear some Nashbar Liner shorts that have the...

I wear some Nashbar Liner shorts that have the chamois on them and some mountain bike shorts with the liner and a thinner chamois. That seems to work pretty good but my commute is not far at all. ...
Forum: Touring
07-09-12, 03:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 637
Posted By Guitarfool5931

Curious about...

I'm curious about how everyone goes about picking their best route? (i.e. any special websites that list bike friendly roads, elevation charts, etc.) My trip is fairly short I'm sure in comparison...
Forum: Commuting
07-05-12, 04:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,232
Posted By Guitarfool5931

I'm actually very happy with my bike and am super...

I'm actually very happy with my bike and am super glad I ended up buying what I did. It's probably my fault for giving the impression that a. I wanted to replace my current bike and b. I was looking...
Forum: Commuting
06-25-12, 09:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,232
Posted By Guitarfool5931

I don't mind the ads. I just thought the price...

I don't mind the ads. I just thought the price for a carbon fiber bike sounded like a good deal.
Forum: Commuting
06-25-12, 04:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,232
Posted By Guitarfool5931

ANOTHER opinion thread. Upgrading a 2011 Fuji Newest 3.0

I bought my fuji about 4 months ago now and love it. It's the best investment I've made in a while. For the money I paid for it, it was a great value but I am already looking to upgrade to...
Forum: Commuting
05-15-12, 07:40 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,389
Posted By Guitarfool5931

My seat collar broke today on a trail after...

My seat collar broke today on a trail after trying to adjust it. This right before a storm was getting ready to come in. Had to call my gf to pick me up. For shame!!
Forum: Commuting
05-15-12, 07:34 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,250
Posted By Guitarfool5931

http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/Product_10052...

http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/Product_10052_10551_1097356_-1___400034
These have worked well for me with a set of Forte Campus Pedals. I commute to work and walk around in them all day. I...
Forum: Commuting
05-08-12, 10:08 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,580
Posted By Guitarfool5931

I keep track of these things with my app called...

I keep track of these things with my app called Endomondo. As a big excel nerd I find it interesting to look at all the data I've compiled over a month or two. It doesn't take out any of the fun out...
Forum: Commuting
05-02-12, 10:34 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 26,200
Posted By Guitarfool5931

248064 Got these tonight. The shoes by...

248064


Got these tonight. The shoes by themselves made a world of difference. I haven't tried clipping in yet. I just installed the pedals.
Forum: Commuting
05-02-12, 10:28 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 26,200
Posted By Guitarfool5931

Those blackburn lights have been giving me...

Those blackburn lights have been giving me problems. On one ride I turned the red light on and when I finished it was off. Also, it's become hard to turn it on/off. I'll have to invest in some...
Forum: Commuting
05-01-12, 03:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 808
Posted By Guitarfool5931

Lol. This happened to me on a small neighborhood...

Lol. This happened to me on a small neighborhood street the other day but it turned out to be my sister on her way to work. Haven't gotten honked at yet. Congrats on the 600 miles btw.
Forum: Commuting
04-30-12, 09:07 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,383,899
Posted By Guitarfool5931

If I had the money to do it I would steal your...

If I had the money to do it I would steal your whole build and color idea. :D
Forum: Commuting
04-25-12, 10:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,508
Posted By Guitarfool5931

I use one of these...

I use one of these http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/Product_10052_10551_1030853_-1___

along with one of these
...
Forum: Commuting
04-25-12, 03:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,891
Posted By Guitarfool5931

I would rather much have some weight on the back...

I would rather much have some weight on the back of my bike than on the front. For some reason it seems like it would throw me off more. Unless you carry a lot of weight in back it shouldn't throw...
Forum: Commuting
04-23-12, 03:29 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,717
Posted By Guitarfool5931

You want over the ears? Not in-ears right? Ones...

You want over the ears? Not in-ears right? Ones with the foam going over the whole ear or open?
Forum: Commuting
04-20-12, 11:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 935
Posted By Guitarfool5931

First Commuter Road Bike Tune-Up

Hi guys. I bought a 2011 Fuji Newest Road Bike just about 2 months ago and have put in roughly 150 miles on it. I took it to get tuned up yesterday and noticed a huge difference. Felt stiffer and...
Forum: Commuting
04-16-12, 12:35 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,528
Posted By Guitarfool5931

I've noticed that after a day or two of rest that...

I've noticed that after a day or two of rest that my rides seem a little bit easier. The higher/harder gears are seeming just a little bit less resistant and I can pedal for longer periods of time. ...
Forum: Commuting
04-16-12, 11:36 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,485
Posted By Guitarfool5931

Right now I use a Kryptonite New York 3000 U Lock...

Right now I use a Kryptonite New York 3000 U Lock and a KryptoFlex Cable lock to lock the rear wheel. I've made myself reasonably paranoid by watching a bunch of youtube videos of bikes getting...
Forum: Commuting
04-11-12, 04:32 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,688
Posted By Guitarfool5931

I've hit over 100 miles on my first road bike. I...

I've hit over 100 miles on my first road bike. I should probably take it in for it's first tune up. :D
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-12, 10:40 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 14,255
Posted By Guitarfool5931

http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii561/Drumfool...

http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii561/Drumfool5931/photo1.jpg

Here's mine. My first road bike and loving it.
Forum: Commuting
04-05-12, 09:39 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,383,899
Posted By Guitarfool5931

http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii561/Drumfool...

http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii561/Drumfool5931/photo1.jpg


Sorry about the last blank post. I tried deleting but for some reason it hasn't.

Anyway I've had this bike for almost a...
Forum: Commuting
04-04-12, 09:30 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,383,899
Posted By Guitarfool5931

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=3274322250...

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=3274322250129&set=a.1065764557567.2014364.1029618767&type=1&theater
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-12, 02:55 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,592,678
Posted By Guitarfool5931

Seeing all these beautiful pictures of road bikes...

Seeing all these beautiful pictures of road bikes makes me feel guilty I put a topeak rack on the back of mine. :( Oh well, hopefully I can get another bike in the future and make it my pretty one.
Forum: Commuting
04-03-12, 12:57 PM
Replies: 3,987
Views: 132,942
Posted By Guitarfool5931

About 55 degrees, not a lot of wind, and sunny. ...

About 55 degrees, not a lot of wind, and sunny. Beautiful. Here's hoping the rain doesn't catch me on the way back though. :-/
Forum: Commuting
04-02-12, 12:08 PM
Replies: 3,987
Views: 132,942
Posted By Guitarfool5931

Almost hit...

I almost got hit by a car that wizzed by about an inch away from me. Always nice driving in the city where people barely know how to drive.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-12, 07:38 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 12,910
Posted By Guitarfool5931

It was a little chilly on the ride home today and...

It was a little chilly on the ride home today and my eyes were tearing up a little bit and as a contact wearer I think some clear lenses would be convenient. Can anyone recommend a nice pair? Maybe...
Forum: Commuting
03-29-12, 02:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,817
Posted By Guitarfool5931

I'm interested to see the responses. I've been...

I'm interested to see the responses. I've been thinking about getting one as well since the potholes in Chicago are kind of hard to see at night.
Forum: Introductions
03-29-12, 02:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 206
Posted By Guitarfool5931

A fellow Chicagoan. Hi! I'm new here as well....

A fellow Chicagoan. Hi! I'm new here as well. Good luck!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-12, 02:02 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 12,910
Posted By Guitarfool5931

I don't really care too much about style so I...

I don't really care too much about style so I have some cheap sunglasses I bought at Target but they do hurt around the ears after a while. I tried out a nice pair of Ironman TriAthlete glasses and...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-12, 02:36 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 14,255
Posted By Guitarfool5931

I just bought a 2011 Fuji Newest 3.0 and love it....

I just bought a 2011 Fuji Newest 3.0 and love it. I've been riding it everyday to work to try and lose some weight. The only problem I've seen noticeably are the shifters. Not as smooth as I...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-12, 09:02 AM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,203,623
Posted By Guitarfool5931

You think so? I've been a little hesitant to get...

You think so? I've been a little hesitant to get them since I've never used clips before. Kind of scared I won't get down my foot in time if I have to brake fast or something. Also, money is a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-12, 07:49 PM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,203,623
Posted By Guitarfool5931

I bought this baby about 2 weeks ago as my first...

I bought this baby about 2 weeks ago as my first road bike and have been riding it to work everyday. Already I can tell that I have more energy when I get to work instead of taking the bus and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-12, 07:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,271
Posted By Guitarfool5931

Thanks for all the helpful input guys. Right now...

Thanks for all the helpful input guys. Right now when she's actually riding the bike it doesn't seem to be a problem but when she stands over it she is not fully clear. I'd rather be safe than...
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