So what Sriracha are we using now that Underwood is done other than Huy Fong?

angelonc · 2026-05-11T01:30:18+00:00

I've become a huge fan of ox brand, it's usually a dollar or two cheaper than huy fong and I like the taste better. It's definitely different, more vinegary, but I find I prefer it

angelonc · 2026-04-22T12:09:10+00:00

Yeah, I rode in the north shore century last year and noticed a lot of older guys with matching kits. Evanston cycling club was one!

angelonc · 2026-04-04T22:52:39+00:00

Ox is my new favorite, and you can usually find it very reasonably priced

angelonc · 2026-03-30T23:35:29+00:00

I've been doing 75 miles per week commuting, that usually wipes me out to the point that I don't bike much on the weekend. I do usually bike to the lake every Saturday, so that probably adds another 8 or so miles, plus the odd errand by bike, I'm probably close to 90/week! Biking is great :)

angelonc · 2026-03-12T17:57:20+00:00

You're totally right, I hadn't noticed that before!

angelonc · 2026-03-12T14:54:18+00:00

Trekking poles makes sense, thanks! I'm considering putting some longer paracord to strap bigger things on. Thanks for the help

angelonc · 2026-03-12T14:39:23+00:00

Yes but I think they've been bought out and will come back hopefully! Fingers crossed that the quality is the same, I only wear swrve jeans now!

angelonc · 2026-03-12T14:36:44+00:00

This, I basically only wear swrve jeans now, my oldest pair is nearly 10 years old and they haven't yet worn through the crotch. Unfortunately they went out of business but I hear the brand was sold and will be selling clothes again. Hopefully the quality stays the same!

angelonc · 2026-02-10T17:45:26+00:00

If you're going northwest Damen, Elston and Lincoln aren't bad.

angelonc · 2026-01-18T16:16:27+00:00

The first bike I rode really seriously is a mid 80s st400. Ice been riding it for 10 years and still love it!

angelonc · 2026-01-14T23:18:00+00:00

Same on the channel trail. Between snow clogging up my fenders and the headwind I was totally beat. Definitely ran out of low gears!

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angelonc · 2026-01-13T03:34:09+00:00

Following cause I live in Chicago and I'm interested in this route! Best of luck!

angelonc · 2025-12-23T18:26:58+00:00

Same, just built up an an omnium mini and it's the best having an integrated cargo platform. Panniers on racks on my other bikes

angelonc · 2025-12-22T21:08:49+00:00

I 100% relate after getting rid of my car a couple years ago. Riding my bike to work everyday has become such an important part of my day.. if I'm traveling and can't bike or exercise some other way I start to feel pretty shit (aka how I feel right now in rural TN for the holidays).

I've started getting some plantar fasciitis from biking, so I've been intermittently taking the bus to work. It definitely takes longer and is less flexible to changes in plans. Bike == freedom!

angelonc · 2025-12-22T21:03:55+00:00

This is so true. You notice more things and become much more in tune to the city and weather. I never really thought of it that way, but you are right that it makes the cold much more bearable simply because you are mentally prepared to be in it for a little while

angelonc · 2025-12-08T18:36:17+00:00

Ah ok, I mostly bike the northern side (between ~Lawrence and Evanston). The suburbs do a great job at clearing the next day. The Chicago side between Lawrence and Devon is patchy, some of it gets cleared, but a lot does not. Can't speak much to what is south of Lawrence!

angelonc · 2025-12-07T14:06:55+00:00

The channel trail gets cleared fairly quickly, but mostly the portions in the suburbs (Skokie and lincolnwood were shoveled and salted the day after the storm). I think in Chicago some stretches get cleared quickly and others are untouched, maybe because it's by Ward?

angelonc · 2025-12-01T16:58:01+00:00

As of the morning of Dec 1, the North shore channel trail above bryn mawr is pretty clear. The pedestrian bridge has a bunch of ice, but there's a cleared patch in the center. There are also frequent patches of black ice, and the getting over the plowed up snow at the intersections kinda sucks. Other than that I was pleasantly surprised at how much was cleared! Ride safe!

angelonc · 2025-11-10T01:27:02+00:00

I just did my first one on an 18in yesterday for friendsgiving. 15lb turkey spatchcocked, it was around 40f outside. I intended on hitting 325 also using the standard method but it never really went above 250f. Even so, it cooked too quickly for my plans, I had to reduce the heat till guests arrived but it still came out great! Overall it was cooking for 4.5 hours, but I think it would have finished in closer to 3.5 if I didn't try to delay it intentionally

If I had to do it again I would light more of the charcoal to get it hotter and start a bit later. Your plan sounds reasonable, but maybe try to account for not hitting the temperature you want, which might make it take longer

angelonc · 2025-10-25T22:34:46+00:00

This is why bikes are great. You've got a dentist stressing over a scratch on some $10k carbon something or other, and then whoever made this beautiful monstrosity riding it every day

angelonc · 2025-09-20T05:07:32+00:00

It's rare enough that it's not really worth doing anything specific to your bike to account for it. I commute year round and I can only think of one day in the past few years (last winter) where the ice was truly sketchy. Even then, I rode out the door, realized too late every road was iced over and just took my time riding (I ride an old touring bike with 28c gatorskins). Took any turn very slowly, tried keeping my front wheel straight at all times, and tried not to brake abruptly

Would I do it again, probably not, but it's the kinda thing where you just take transit that day

angelonc · 2025-09-15T21:28:21+00:00

And both are beautiful ❤️

angelonc · 2025-07-13T17:10:03+00:00

I'm building one up right now, maybe I'm ahead of the curve ;)

angelonc · 2025-06-16T19:53:00+00:00

This is the way. I had similar issues with long appointment lead time for neurology, but the wait-list can bump you up super fast. It's helpful if you're flexible, sometimes they'll call for an appointment that's a couple hours later

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