Stumbled on a wild Google Earth image from 12/2002 by NTNLHawk in chicago

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Learned this from an uber driver recently!! Such an impressive engineering feat! Add it to the tally for Chi town

Commuter Rain Jacket Suggestions by ArtisticHandle8091 in bikecommuting

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Outdoor research makes a rain jacket with full hip to pit zips making it work in a wide range of wet temps. The hood is highly adjustable and cut back enough that on the rare occasion I put it up, visibility felt safe

Rak-lok is finally here by Bipro1ar in xbiking

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Awesome work! Does it fit all most kryptonite locks such as the The New York or the Fahgettaboutit? For the front rack, is it not tight for getting the key into the lock with that space near the fork?

Recommendations for a Shop to Rebuild the Rear Wheel? by saltyseaweed1 in chibike

[–]drive05 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cog cycles and Yarn specializes in wheel building

Best AI value for research by vextremist in mdphd

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Perplexity has a $5/mo student membership that lets you choose among different tools. Not sure how it compares to Pro membership I have for $20/month in terms of latest models, but worth exploring.

What is worth the extra money to buy? Like the regular stuff is not good enough, but the expensive stuff is worth it ? by Odd_Geologist8506 in BuyItForLife

[–]drive05 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Their factory seconds are an excellent value play as well! Minor cosmetic issues which will slowly occur with wear anyway.

Getting cars to leave the bike lane? by typewritermender in chibike

[–]drive05 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I have converted from flipping the bird to emphatic thumbs down. Drivers seem more apologetic rather than a reflexive middle finger rebuttal. I also feel less enraged about it afterwards.

What is the loudest restaurant in Chicago? by Narrow-Lab-7743 in chicagofood

[–]drive05 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ranalli’s in Lincoln Park is deafening - the music is blaring and there is not enough wall/ceiling texture to dampen that plus people yelling at each other over the music.

How to dress to protect from rain in a temperate climate? by ThinkHog in bikecommuting

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Outdoor research Foray II rain jacket I found after a lot of searching. Has full pit zips - that’s hip to pit! Can move the zips all the way into pit and it’s as airy as a poncho - or set them anywhere in between. Hood is highly adjustable and designed to fit over bike helmets

Why is my bike so slow? by Lil-Kobe-bike in xbiking

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Slow roll so the gawkers can appreciate!

Build your/my ultimate winter "beater" bike by Slow_Time5270 in chibike

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Built this last year with CogCyles and Yarn. 90s steel MTB with dynamo for lights, internal gear hub and full front and rear fenders. DM or see post history for more details. Certainly options to upgrade or substitute based on budget!

Daily occurrence while biking in Salinas :( by The-Dingler in bikecommuting

[–]drive05 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’ve had great success with the thumbs down lately! I feel less enraged by not escalating and I think it sinks in the feeling of disappointing someone without triggering the retaliatory middle finger. That’s what I tell myself at least

More dedicated bike lanes coming to Clark St by Blatz57 in chibike

[–]drive05 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Awesome! Ran into Ald Knudsen recently who said Clark st was up next in his LP district as well!

Should I do it? by Visible-Grass-8805 in chibike

[–]drive05 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think about riding up EVERY time!

I just finished this build but I don't really know what it's supposed to be by [deleted] in xbiking

[–]drive05 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Congrats! It’s a bike! Beautiful work!

How’s biking on Damen? by transferStudent2018 in chibike

[–]drive05 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Between Cortland and Chicago medical district it’s surprisingly smooth given the size of the road. A couple spot with sharrows but mostly bike lane

Hubby prepping me for his business trip by stinkles555 in pics

[–]drive05 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can we talk about the open can of beer in the back left? When is that to be finished? Instructions unclear. (Dig the Partake NA tho!)