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Recently closed Chicago bike shops? RIP 😢
The Green Machine news got me thinking about other recently closed Chicago bike shops. Below is my quick list. Who’d I miss?
Let’s Roast
Quick Release
Earth Rider
Cycle Smithy
On the Route
Rapid Transit
Sportif
Ancien
Upgrade
Black Cat 1
Get a Grip
Easy Rider
Edit: add Element Multisport, Smart Bike
Related closures:
Chrome store, Rapha, Shinola (no longer sells bicycles)
(Obviously “recently” is relative)
Can your cargo bike prevent data centers?
I’ve seen folks showing off carrying all kinds of interesting things and critters and people, but never a guillotine!
I need this bike!
Crappy Tire living up to its name here in Canada.
I biked to every Costco in San Jose - The Tour de Frank, Costco Hotdog Half-Century
Seeking Biker Boys
Amazing poster spotted in Frelard, heed the hot sisters call.
“Skippy Krueger & me - England 1943” This photo was in the spokes of a bike I bought and I’ve kept it for years
How do I find out if these old newspaper ink plates have any value?
Do these have any value I found it in the home that I bought? Some are from The New York Times printing plate from January 11, 1975
Found newspaper from the 1920’s under my carpet
We’re renovating our house built in 1873 and found newspaper from the 20’s!!
*adding more videos
Sick custom cable housing
Nothing electrical tape and zip ties can't fix