Entropy and The Delivery Bike - The Chainlink2024-03-29T07:22:26Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/entropy-and-the-delivery-bike?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A658162&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI think he named that rider t…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-03-19:2211490:Comment:6581622013-03-19T00:16:25.017ZJohn Farrishttps://thechainlink.org/profile/JohnFarris
<p>I think he named that rider the "Triple-Bypass"!<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Mike Zumwalt said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/entropy-and-the-delivery-bike#2211490Comment657868"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/35246836?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/35246836?profile=original" width="400"></img></a> I Googled Dick Cheney (Chainy) riding a bike and got…</p>
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<p>I think he named that rider the "Triple-Bypass"!<br/> <br/> <cite>Mike Zumwalt said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/entropy-and-the-delivery-bike#2211490Comment657868"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/35246836?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/35246836?profile=original" width="400"/></a>I Googled Dick Cheney (Chainy) riding a bike and got this.</p>
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</blockquote> Where is a decent bike servic…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-03-19:2211490:Comment:6582792013-03-19T00:14:09.137ZJohn Farrishttps://thechainlink.org/profile/JohnFarris
<p>Where is a decent bike servicer near 17th and Ashland? </p>
<p>Where is a decent bike servicer near 17th and Ashland? </p> I recommend a fixed gear/sing…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-03-18:2211490:Comment:6578712013-03-18T17:09:04.060ZT.K. 3.5 mihttps://thechainlink.org/profile/TK84
<p>I recommend a fixed gear/single speed (just built my own and am infatuated with it). It takes less maintenance and Chicago is an easy city to get around in one. They can be built out of those old 80s frames if you find one for cheap.</p>
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<p>Also, ditto to what others said here, there is no getting around maintenance. Learn your ABCs and buy a few basic tools. I have one hex wrench/screwdriver multitool that goes everywhere with me and can fix most of my road problems. </p>
<p>I recommend a fixed gear/single speed (just built my own and am infatuated with it). It takes less maintenance and Chicago is an easy city to get around in one. They can be built out of those old 80s frames if you find one for cheap.</p>
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<p>Also, ditto to what others said here, there is no getting around maintenance. Learn your ABCs and buy a few basic tools. I have one hex wrench/screwdriver multitool that goes everywhere with me and can fix most of my road problems. </p> I Googled Dick Cheney (Chainy…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-03-18:2211490:Comment:6578682013-03-18T16:53:37.429ZMike Zumwalthttps://thechainlink.org/profile/MikeZumwalt
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/35246836?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/35246836?profile=original" width="400" class="align-full"/></a>I Googled Dick Cheney (Chainy) riding a bike and got this.</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/35246836?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/35246836?profile=original" width="400" class="align-full"/></a>I Googled Dick Cheney (Chainy) riding a bike and got this.</p> If it were me..I would buy an…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-03-18:2211490:Comment:6581192013-03-18T14:37:30.512Zdan brownhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/danielbrown
<p>If it were me..I would buy and older bike (but not too old) that has been completely overhauled the right way (ask for receipts and ask a lot of questions), have a trusted mechanic evaluate and advise before purchasing. Riding a bike downtown everyday will beat it up a lot...and if it were me; I would not enjoy seeing a brand new bike that I spent 'christmas funds' on get beaten up little by little.</p>
<p>just my $.02</p>
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<p>If it were me..I would buy and older bike (but not too old) that has been completely overhauled the right way (ask for receipts and ask a lot of questions), have a trusted mechanic evaluate and advise before purchasing. Riding a bike downtown everyday will beat it up a lot...and if it were me; I would not enjoy seeing a brand new bike that I spent 'christmas funds' on get beaten up little by little.</p>
<p>just my $.02</p>
<p> </p> I would get a used bike from…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-03-18:2211490:Comment:6580952013-03-18T04:50:47.751Zwigwamhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/RyanMurphy
<p>I would get a used bike from craigslist (be sure it's not a stolen one though). Road bikes from the 80's tend to be cheap and awesome based on what I've experienced. I once had a Fuji Del Rey but it was stolen too :(</p>
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<p>I would get a used bike from craigslist (be sure it's not a stolen one though). Road bikes from the 80's tend to be cheap and awesome based on what I've experienced. I once had a Fuji Del Rey but it was stolen too :(</p>
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<p></p> Wouldn't maintaining your "be…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-03-16:2211490:Comment:6576772013-03-16T00:19:22.796ZChristopher C.https://thechainlink.org/profile/ChristopherC
Wouldn't maintaining your "beater" defeat the purpose of having a beater in the first place?
Wouldn't maintaining your "beater" defeat the purpose of having a beater in the first place? I like that you wrote "Chaine…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-03-15:2211490:Comment:6575932013-03-15T23:42:25.368ZJulie Aberman (Hochstadter)https://thechainlink.org/profile/JulieHochstadter
I like that you wrote "Chaineys"
I like that you wrote "Chaineys" He needs to maintain the bike…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-03-15:2211490:Comment:6574212013-03-15T22:47:36.370ZDoug Hayneshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/DougHaynes
<p>He needs to maintain the bike, period no matter what he has.</p>
<p>He needs to maintain the bike, period no matter what he has.</p> Maintaining your bike is a mu…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-03-15:2211490:Comment:6573702013-03-15T22:35:39.525ZMike Zumwalthttps://thechainlink.org/profile/MikeZumwalt
<p>Maintaining your bike is a must. Buying "a beater" will only speed it's demise and make it harder on him.</p>
<p>Now if he's worried about theft then a beater will give a deterrent factor as it's not all shiny, new and hip.</p>
<p>Parts are parts and need replacing, get a good used or new bike and maintain it...ie wash the salt off, oil it, adjust the chain etc. and if he doesn't maintain it take it to a bike shop in Feb. and get a winter discount on a tune up.</p>
<p>Maintaining your bike is a must. Buying "a beater" will only speed it's demise and make it harder on him.</p>
<p>Now if he's worried about theft then a beater will give a deterrent factor as it's not all shiny, new and hip.</p>
<p>Parts are parts and need replacing, get a good used or new bike and maintain it...ie wash the salt off, oil it, adjust the chain etc. and if he doesn't maintain it take it to a bike shop in Feb. and get a winter discount on a tune up.</p>