(Part 2) Best products from r/chibike

ive had this for about a year and its pretty loud. dont know how it sounds to people riding near by since its on my bike, but for it only being $17 now its worth a shot. It was like $40 when i bought it

https://www.amazon.com/Boombotix-Ultraportable-Weatherproof-Bluetooth-Smartphones/dp/B00KZPY7X6/ref=cm_cd_al_qh_dp_t

You'd be surprised what take take your front wheel out from underneath you. Its best just to avoid anything that looks pretty brutal. You'll get the feeling after a week of riding and hitting rough patches. Watch out for construction, they normally rip the road up and fill wholes with gravel. Major pain if you don't see it in time. If you're riding in the dark, which will be hard now that its fall, get a decent head light so you can see potholes/obstructions from a distance. I recommend Light and Motion Urban 500. Its perfect for focusing a beam on the road and not blinding drivers.

I have one of these on all of my bikes! Best $20 I've spent. I don't use it unless I have to.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000ACAMJC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I run this on my rear and like the results. Only used last winter, worked well in the slush, can run at lower PSI as well (at least on my rim)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C4Z0JW8/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

And this one on my front:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0025U2NX0/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Weird circumstance on how I have two different ones, but seems to work out well since the "beefier" one is on my rear where my weight is mostly.

http://www.amazon.com/Delta-TD9130-Hublox-Security-Skewers/dp/B000MIVN3S is an example. They make them for seatposts as well. Basically skewers that can only be open with a special key.

I've got some toe covers (these) and I've honestly never had that problem. Sounds like your boots are messed up or something.

For a road bike I currently run the conti grand prix 4 seasons.

I finally bought a bike rack for my steel frame Scwhinn. Does anyone have any panniers / baskets / boxes they recommend? Or for sale? I'll be doing daily commutes and occasional 'touring' rides.

If you can scrape together $2, and don't mind waiting for like a month for it to arrive from China, you could get these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006DSKIQO/

Assuming you just want them for visibility (not to see the road ahead of you)

Chicago has so much cycling history. A local cyclist, Chris McAuliffe, who is on xXx Racing published a great book for anyone interested in more.

waterproof breathable shell +

waterproof hiking boots +

big platform pedals like these:

http://www.amazon.com/MKS-Lambda-Pedals-16-Silver/dp/B001GSQVEE

I wear something like >this< which can get me down to about 35 degrees. Below that I use ski gloves.

I got these a couple years back, they are amazingly warm.

https://www.amazon.com/Diadora-2016-Polarex-Winter-Biking/dp/B012G5AJ84

1. You shouldn't be on LSD. Ride the Lakefront Trail as sheatarco mentioned.
   
   
2. I ride south on the bike path all the time. No issues. I use cheep Sunlite Bike Tubes. Maybe it's your tires?
   
   Hope this helps.

I dig sportier helmets like this. I've had this exact helmet in 3 different accidents over the years, and it's never failed. My bf has a Bern helmet which he says doesn't breathe as well.

Personally, I don't know if there's a huge difference between $20 and $50, but I'm usually willing to spend a few extra $$ to get something that'll hold my brains in - just in case.

Take a look at this: http://www.amazon.com/Abus-523137-U-Mini-40/dp/B004HXJRA0/ref=sr_1_5?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1462161970&sr=1-5&keywords=abus+410

The weight of the kryptonite mini U but the shackle locks on each side so you have to cut through each side to open the lock, just like the $100 Kryptonite NY standard and fahgettaboutit.

Its a small shackle but I use the Sheldon method all over Chicago with this lock and never have to look for a place to lock up. Also don't just buy a lock based on the price of your bike, buy the lock based on how inconvenient/ badly you want the bike to be there when you get back. I have had to leave my bike out overnight way more times than is wise and it, and my bike have always been there when I get back.

I like to go a little crazy, at least I can be seen.

https://www.amazon.com/Activ-Life-Bicycle-Lights-Multicolor/dp/B075Y9GQR6/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=bike+LED+lights&qid=1566251590&s=gateway&sr=8-7

tubes