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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-18-17, 05:29 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,629
Posted By saskskier

Not off to a great start this month. Road bike is...

Not off to a great start this month. Road bike is out of commission until my rear wheel is fixed. My lower back has also been killing me after riding which leads me to believe I need to put a lot...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-11-17, 10:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,471
Posted By saskskier

Thanks for the input folks. Looks like I'm...

Thanks for the input folks. Looks like I'm looking for a new fork. At least there are lots of options out there!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-10-17, 01:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,471
Posted By saskskier

Of course this is the obvious solution, but I'd...

Of course this is the obvious solution, but I'd rather not buy a new fork if I don't have to. That's why I asked if there were options outside replacing the fork.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-09-17, 08:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,471
Posted By saskskier

No front brake option on FG

I know the 'brakes on a FG' topic has been pretty beat to death on here, but I haven't found what I'm looking for.

I picked up a Volume Cutter build a few months ago and it's been awesome. The...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-31-17, 10:54 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,460
Posted By saskskier

So... I didn't quite make my goal of 350km. A...

So... I didn't quite make my goal of 350km. A wheel on my road bike has been in the shop for a few weeks. To be fair, I've been pretty busy and haven't been in a rush to get it back. Without a road...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-13-17, 11:36 PM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 807,960
Posted By saskskier

Just ordered a couple of Vittoria Corsa Elite...

Just ordered a couple of Vittoria Corsa Elite tubulars (25mm)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-09-17, 04:19 PM
Replies: 1,370
Views: 276,049
Posted By saskskier

I can't believe how much I've been riding this...

I can't believe how much I've been riding this since I picked it up! Such a blast to rip around on.

I'm also in the process of looking for bigger tires. Currently have 25mm Conti's, but thinking...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-04-17, 10:45 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 8,015
Posted By saskskier

I'm 6'4 and roughly 280 and I've found some...

I'm 6'4 and roughly 280 and I've found some Pearly Izumi and Sugoi (particularly the RPM jersey) fit pretty well in XXL. Nothing is particularly flattering at this size, but I've found those a bit...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-02-17, 11:31 PM
Replies: 24,593
Views: 2,827,206
Posted By saskskier

Had a day off (and another tomorrow!) Went...

Had a day off (and another tomorrow!)

Went on a 45km group ride in the evening. Lots of hills, so I'm hurting a bit. When I got home, I decided I needed coffee beans so went out on a quick...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-01-17, 05:41 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,460
Posted By saskskier

Managed 240km last month. Shooting for 350km in...

Managed 240km last month. Shooting for 350km in May. Considering I only rode 10 days in April, I don't think I'll have too much trouble.

May 2 - 44.6km (road) + 5.3km (fixie & walking. Went for a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-17, 06:58 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 11,723
Posted By saskskier

If it's ridiculous, I won't go out, but breezy...

If it's ridiculous, I won't go out, but breezy day won't keep me in. Today was the windiest I've ridden with my deep section wheels (88mm deep) and I was getting blown around a bit, but it wasn't...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-30-17, 04:25 PM
Replies: 5,734
Views: 1,689,100
Posted By saskskier

Even though I had to work last night, it was...

Even though I had to work last night, it was brutal to not have any kind of a livestream of the Brooklyn Redhook Crit. Roughly a thousand Instagram stories, but no stream. Hopefully they post the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-30-17, 04:17 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 7,756
Posted By saskskier

Last week of April was either cold and snowy or I...

Last week of April was either cold and snowy or I was too busy to get out, (except for today). Considering I only rode about 640km last year, I'm well on my way to a great 2017 on the bike!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-17, 03:48 PM
Replies: 27,438
Views: 18,726,938
Posted By saskskier

Eddy Merckx EMX-3 (road) ...

Eddy Merckx EMX-3 (road)
https://ep1.pinkbike.org/p3pb14502835/p3pb14502835.jpg

Volume Cutter (fixie)
https://ep1.pinkbike.org/p3pb14648001/p3pb14648001.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-23-17, 09:55 PM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 807,960
Posted By saskskier

New saddle for the fixie (Spec. Romin Pro), a...

New saddle for the fixie (Spec. Romin Pro), a cheap light and a spoke wrench.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-23-17, 09:38 PM
Replies: 24,593
Views: 2,827,206
Posted By saskskier

Went out for Vietnamese for lunch with friends...

Went out for Vietnamese for lunch with friends then went for a 26km fixie ride. Stopped for coffee in the middle and then got soaked when a thunderstorm hit about 10 minutes from home. Riding in hail...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-23-17, 08:06 PM
Replies: 738
Views: 109,456
Posted By saskskier

Off road: ...

Off road:
https://ep1.pinkbike.org/p5pb14503249/p5pb14503249.jpg

On road:
https://ep1.pinkbike.org/p5pb14502835/p5pb14502835.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-23-17, 07:36 PM
Replies: 1,370
Views: 276,049
Posted By saskskier

Too much green, but it's fun. I've ridden it more...

Too much green, but it's fun. I've ridden it more than my road or mtb since I got it a month ago.

https://ep1.pinkbike.org/p5pb14648001/p5pb14648001.jpg
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-05-17, 10:43 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 7,756
Posted By saskskier

April 1 - 6km (fixie) April 3 - 6.5km (fixie) ...

April 1 - 6km (fixie)
April 3 - 6.5km (fixie)
April 4 - 17.5km (road)
April 5 - 12km (fixie)
April 11 - 16km (mtb)
April 17 - 50.6km (fixie)
April 18 - 30.7km (road)
April 19 - 27.1km (fixie)...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-17, 07:19 PM
Replies: 6,972
Views: 719,525
Posted By saskskier

Leisurely 12km with three kids under ten year old...

Leisurely 12km with three kids under ten year old from work.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-26-17, 11:26 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 50,958
Posted By saskskier

Have a couple in the stable with one more on the...

Have a couple in the stable with one more on the way. Picking up a Volume Cutter fixed gear for beating around coffee shops and making grocery runs. Decided I wasn't entirely comfortable leaving...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-24-17, 05:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,400
Posted By saskskier

So... I ended up going with a Volume Cutter that...

So... I ended up going with a Volume Cutter that just came up on the used market. A touch cheaper than the Bianchi, but was loaded up with Thompson stem/post, Fizik saddle, Sugino cranks AND Velocity...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-14-17, 11:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,400
Posted By saskskier

For sure. Just looking at options out there. ...

For sure. Just looking at options out there.

The Pista is a 61cm frame, but I'm 6'4 so should be decent.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-13-17, 06:10 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 50,958
Posted By saskskier

Road bike (Eddy Merckx EMX-3) ...

Road bike (Eddy Merckx EMX-3)
https://ep1.pinkbike.org/p5pb14502835/p5pb14502835.jpg

Mountain bike (Santa Cruz Nomad)
https://ep1.pinkbike.org/p5pb14503249/p5pb14503249.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-17, 05:55 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,718,818
Posted By saskskier

It's still a work in progress and I know I'm not...

It's still a work in progress and I know I'm not going to get a lot of love for the wheels, but I love it and it's a touch more unique than the endless Giant's, Spec's and Trek's out there! Cranks...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-13-17, 05:53 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 14,871
Posted By saskskier

Flat is typically 26-27km/h? I forget exactly,...

Flat is typically 26-27km/h? I forget exactly, but it's somewhere around there.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-13-17, 04:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,400
Posted By saskskier

Yeah. Definitely more road/street riding than...

Yeah. Definitely more road/street riding than track. I just figured with a track so close, it would be fun to check it out. That said, I think they have demo bikes for 'try the track' days.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-13-17, 02:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,600
Posted By saskskier

I'm using a Chromag on my mtb and an Ergon on my...

I'm using a Chromag on my mtb and an Ergon on my road bike (just switched). If the Ergon ends up being awesome, I'll probably go that direction on my mtb.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-13-17, 01:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,400
Posted By saskskier

Looking at single/fixed options...

So I build up a fix back in university out of an old 10 speed and it was good times. I've since sold it and now have a mountain bike (older SC Nomad) and a carbon road bike (Eddy Merckx EMX-3), but...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-13-17, 01:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,275
Posted By saskskier

Agree completely

Agree completely
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-13-17, 12:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,387
Posted By saskskier

Concept2. The only workout that's ever made me...

Concept2. The only workout that's ever made me actually vomit was 5x500m max effort sprints on a C2 rower. If i had more space in my basement suite, I would own one to help get through the long,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-13-17, 12:55 PM
Replies: 3,558
Views: 2,526,374
Posted By saskskier

Hey there! Just got back into riding last...

Hey there!

Just got back into riding last summer after a number of years off. I used to dirt jump/bmx a ton back in high school and university and still think it's a blast, but moved away from...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-17, 12:47 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,100
Posted By saskskier

I moved here (Calgary) last summer and love the...

I moved here (Calgary) last summer and love the riding, both mountain and road. I live in the city, but about twenty minutes from Bragg Creek so great hilly road rides and great after-work mtg rides!...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-17, 12:27 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,529
Posted By saskskier

I picked up some 88mm carbon wheels over the...

I picked up some 88mm carbon wheels over the winter, but haven't had a chance to ride them yet. I'm a big dude, so I'm interested in seeing how much I get pushed around. If it's crazy, I'll probably...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-17, 12:21 PM
Replies: 21,609
Views: 5,549,794
Posted By saskskier

Made a bunch of changes on the bike over the...

Made a bunch of changes on the bike over the winter. Picked up a saddle, (Ergon SR3), stem (FSA Energy), bars (Zipp Service Course 80), tape (Cinelli), pedals (Shimano 105), and shoes (Giro Empire...
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