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Hybrid conversion to road(ish) bike

First time poster, please be gentle! Background:  I've always loved cycling, once I discovered the freedom of bike travel (and drastically…

Started by Greg Berry

6 Jul 21, 2014
Reply by Bill Baumgartner

Lacking iron fists, I can't seem to be able to put the tube and tire back on

Hi Everyone!  Since I started biking around Chicago 2 years ago, I have loved this happy mode of transportation. My introduction has been e…

Started by Agnieszka Z.

36 Jan 31, 2013
Reply by Gene Tenner

$50 when you get the Chicago Card Plus I-GO card before 2/29

Between now and February 29th, you can receive a $50 transit fare credit and heavily discounted I-GO membership when you sign up for a Chic…

Started by Emily R.

6 Jan 11, 2012
Reply by Emily R.

Anybody get a flat from a small, nail-like tack (called cross tacks) recently?

Took my bike in to fix a flat just now, pulled out a small metal tack from the tire, called a cross tack (see pic), repairman mentioned he…

Started by Zach Straw

24 Aug 15, 2011
Reply by Davo

Where is a good place in Chicago to practice flat land tricks?

Hey,I just moved here from San Francisco and I am looking a place out here where I can get my fix. I'm looking for a place were I can pract…

Started by Nathaniel Costa

2 Jan 21, 2010
Reply by Nathaniel Costa

Tire Liners - thumbs up/thumbs down

alright dudes, I need some assistance. I have popped 3 flats in the last 2 months and I am damn tired of the inconvenience this creates...…

Started by Abby

33 Oct 10, 2008
Reply by Chucko

That Halsted Hill just North of Lake

Whenever biking Halsted, I am often annoyed by the hill that bridges the RR tracks. The other day I found a quick, flat side-route that avo…

Started by Andrew

2 Aug 4, 2008
Reply by Rachel

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