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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-22, 03:57 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 10,246
Posted By Vern1

You win

You win
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-08-22, 03:54 PM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 57,857
Posted By Vern1

Ya think :lol: Although you guys have spent...

Ya think :lol:

Although you guys have spent almost 20 pages saying the same thing over and over again :foo:



Dude you have far more patience than I do :fred:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-07-22, 06:08 PM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 57,857
Posted By Vern1

And see, now you arent even talking about silly...

And see, now you arent even talking about silly bike shirts anymore. My work here is done!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-07-22, 05:36 PM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 57,857
Posted By Vern1

I have those shoes for my Lambo And if you...

I have those shoes for my Lambo

And if you havent used $1000 driving shoes than you cant say they wouldnt make my car go faster, amiright??
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-07-22, 05:30 PM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 57,857
Posted By Vern1

Not sure about that. Have used Turtle wax and...

Not sure about that. Have used Turtle wax and more expensive wax but neither made my nipples hurt
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-07-22, 04:13 PM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 57,857
Posted By Vern1

Haha ya probably a few Maybe thats why my...

Haha ya probably a few

Maybe thats why my Ferrari goes faster when I have my $1000 driving shoes on ;)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-07-22, 01:42 PM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 57,857
Posted By Vern1

Lordy lordy and I thought car guys were bad but I...

Lordy lordy and I thought car guys were bad but I see bike guys can also take a relatively innocuous thread and turn it in to 14 pages of arguing, snobbishness and insults :lol:

It does make me...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-06-22, 03:42 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,279
Posted By Vern1

Just going to close this out as I have ordered...

Just going to close this out as I have ordered the Vittorias

It really came down to the Vittorias and the Gravel King which were available for about Cdn$40. The RS was $125!!! I did not look at...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-05-22, 07:47 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,279
Posted By Vern1

Ah ok you are saying the RS are a class above the...

Ah ok you are saying the RS are a class above the others. I am more concerned with speed and dry traction as I usually don't go out here in Toronto when it's raining and it will be bone dry for my 3...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-05-22, 06:54 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,279
Posted By Vern1

What do you mean by same class? All 3 seem to be...

What do you mean by same class? All 3 seem to be fast running gravel tires with decent traction for off road (not for wet muddy conditions)
The RS are quite a bit more expensive as well
Thanks
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-04-22, 05:05 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,279
Posted By Vern1

Thanks. Had no idea that there were so so many...

Thanks. Had no idea that there were so so many tire options available, mind boggling!

Think i have narrowed it down to

1. Vittoria Terreno Dry
2. Panaracer Gravel King SK
3. Schwalbe G One RS
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-20-22, 06:18 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,279
Posted By Vern1

So youde replace at 1500 miles regardless of wear?

So youde replace at 1500 miles regardless of wear?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-20-22, 06:16 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,279
Posted By Vern1

Thanks, good advice as well.When I went back and...

Thanks, good advice as well.When I went back and really checked my tires the rear was significantly more worn than the front and the centre nubs are worn right down so new tires will be ordered
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-19-22, 07:42 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,279
Posted By Vern1

Thanks for all the good advice! The tires do...

Thanks for all the good advice!

The tires do not look too worn and continue to provide good traction, handling and stopping so technically no need to replace them at this point. However as several...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-22, 07:31 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,279
Posted By Vern1

Dont think the Ramblers have wear bars but maybe...

Dont think the Ramblers have wear bars but maybe will check again

Thanks for the input all but seeing a trend here that its really personal preference vs any particular mileage marker (although...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-22, 05:56 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,279
Posted By Vern1

When should tires be replaced?

I have read a number of articles saying that tires should be replaced either 1. you start to get a lot of flats or 2. after 2-3000 miles

I have a Canyon Pathlite with Maxxis Rambler 700x40 tires...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-23-20, 04:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,346
Posted By Vern1

A little late but yes it has the spacers

A little late but yes it has the spacers
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-12-20, 10:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,346
Posted By Vern1

Impossible to give you accurate advice...

Impossible to give you accurate advice unfortunately. As I mentioned above, I am 6' and went with a large although I was on the M/L cusp according to their measurements. I like the fit but it wouldnt...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-06-20, 06:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,346
Posted By Vern1

Thats pretty much what I use mine for and it is...

Thats pretty much what I use mine for and it is excellent for that. So yes, it would be awesome for that intended use! I ride mine 3-4 times a week doing 25-40kms a ride and its super responsive,...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-23-20, 04:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,346
Posted By Vern1

Lucky (at least as far as ordering one of these...

Lucky (at least as far as ordering one of these bikes goes). Enjoy, right choice i think
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-23-20, 02:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,346
Posted By Vern1

I love this bike! Light (enough), nimble and...

I love this bike! Light (enough), nimble and handles very well. Gears/brakes like a dream to me although thats somewhat to be expected given the last time I bought a bike.

I have been riding on...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-01-20, 08:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,346
Posted By Vern1

Thank you both as well for the info; looks like i...

Thank you both as well for the info; looks like i need to do some more research. But of course, I will give the Maxxis tires a spin to see how I like them. Maybe they will be fine cause you can put...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-29-20, 07:14 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,346
Posted By Vern1

Thanks, yes even though I have been out of the...

Thanks, yes even though I have been out of the market for a while, the components etc seem to be pretty top notch for a bike at this price level

The only big drag with Canyon is they dont ship to...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-28-20, 05:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,346
Posted By Vern1

Canyon Pathlite 7 - tire and pedal recommendations?

I just purchased this bike online for a good price and looking for some suggestions (1st post here)

Some background: 1st new bike in about 25 yrs. I currently ride a Thin Blue Line (Canadian bike...
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