Comments on: Commuter Profile: Elizabeth Adamczyk

By: Dottie

Dottie — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 05:12:09 +0000

Hey, weird. I think I might have talked to Elizabeth on the ride home tonight. What are the chances?? Maybe it was another woman who looked like her with a scarf under her helmet and a screaming yellow jacket. Those pics look like my commute path, too, though. If Elizabeth sees this, any chance you were the woman I rode behind from the loop up Lincoln Ave and you complimented my heavy bike?

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 23:13:17 +0000

HI… I went to AZ last week. While I’m bummed that I didn’t get a chance to ride during my visit, I definitely can’t wait to go back and get in some riding on those bicycle friendly roads. Both Tucson and Scottsdale had bike lanes along the major roads and I could just imagine myself biking around town. Now all I have to do is acquire a bike that I keep there and make my visits to AZ much more frequent.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 23:13:43 +0000

I’m still riding — yesterday’s commute home was scary with the cyclonic wind gusts nearly blowing me over. Yikes! Plus the snowfall didn’t help. Hopefully I’ll be up on a new commuter soon — one that offers more clearance between the wheels and the fenders and will still keep me rollin’ the rest of the winter.

By: Aaron

Aaron — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 22:38:12 +0000

Great to have one more badassed winter commuter out there. Based upon my experience touring and commuting in Chicago it is my opinion that an expensive new bicycle is not as important as your will to ride on cold wet days and your diligence in maintaining whatever bicycle you choose to ride. In the spirit of full disclosure I am friends with the two “guys in blue smocks” selling the Fuji single speed. As their friend of two years I can attest to both their mechanical expertise and dedication to the Chicago bike community. Buy the bike that best fits your budget and needs as a cyclist, but more importantly, just keep riding.

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 02:31:32 +0000

I think I know that guy who tours around the world, a former messenger. He and his mechanic friend work in the coolest blue smocks! I bought a SS from those guys a year ago for my girl friend and she loves it. I had it checked out by a bike shop and they were impressed by the dishing and chain line and everything else on the bike. The price I paid for it was a steal. You’re lucky to have discovered those guys. They know and love bikes and aren’t in it for the money.

By: Ghost Rider

Ghost Rider — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 04:36:52 +0000

In that case, it would depend on what parts they’re using to do the rebuild and whether you trust their knowledge and technical savvy to build up a decent ride.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 01:12:39 +0000

The rebuild is by some mechanics who fix up bikes in their home. One of the guys tours all over the world and does this on the side. No warranty, though I think I could take it back to them if something should go wrong… Seems like a solid 80s frame. Not new, though — but not necessarily a bad thing for a winter bike getting salted and being parked outside, right?

By: Ghost Rider

Ghost Rider — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:51:47 +0000

Fuji frames are generally good (at least the Japanese-made ones from the early 80s), but who’s actually doing the SS rebuild? What kind of parts are going on the Fuji? Does it come with a warranty and all the other good stuff a new Redline or Bianchi includes? All food for thought…

By: Moe

Moe — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:35:34 +0000

Go for the Redline 9-2-5, unless the Fuji frame is solid.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:28:50 +0000

OK… fellow commuters>… a while ago I asked for your opinion regarding the ’06 Bianchi San Jose vs. the ’08 Redline 925. Now I’ll go one step further and ask if I should just get a rebuilt SS from an old Fuji step-through frame?

What’s the best value and use of funds for my next Chicago commuter?