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Forum: Commuting
08-25-16, 12:40 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,497
Posted By bikinglife

My Tips after one winter season of occasional...

My Tips after one winter season of occasional commuting :

Turn the bike gradually, don't jerk the handlebar left or right quickly.
Never use your front brake; only back brake, and sparingly.
At...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-02-16, 10:50 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,273
Posted By bikinglife

Ha.

Ha.
Forum: Commuting
07-21-16, 12:38 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,607
Posted By bikinglife

Haha. "Minimize" is the worst I was looking...

Haha.

"Minimize" is the worst I was looking for.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-21-16, 12:36 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,613
Posted By bikinglife

Of course.

Of course.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-21-16, 08:46 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 10,076
Posted By bikinglife

Regardless of who's at fault, the cyclist bears...

Regardless of who's at fault, the cyclist bears the blame of simply riding through a seemingly busy intersection (there are dozens of cars in sight) without stopping at the corner to get an idea of...
Forum: Commuting
07-21-16, 08:41 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 9,282
Posted By bikinglife

I definitely whistle, sing, and holler at good...

I definitely whistle, sing, and holler at good looking women and or funny old-age commuters.

I have fun on the bike basically.
Forum: Commuting
07-21-16, 08:28 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 10,590
Posted By bikinglife

Wow. Where to start. Recently, some stupid...

Wow. Where to start.

Recently, some stupid cat decided to jump in front of my bike while I was commuting at 25km/hr. By some miracle, it realized its stupidity a split second before impact and...
Forum: Commuting
07-21-16, 08:20 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,607
Posted By bikinglife

I regularly do 20km commutes - they're really fun...

I regularly do 20km commutes - they're really fun and teach you a lot about your bike. If you can commute 20km on a hilly terrain (with as much uphill as downhill) then you will become accustomed to...
Forum: Commuting
02-21-16, 01:10 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,892
Posted By bikinglife

Thanks for the tips guys. All the messages are...

Thanks for the tips guys. All the messages are insightful. If anyone has any other tips, please feel free...
Forum: Commuting
02-21-16, 12:44 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,144
Posted By bikinglife

I think the best response is NO. No need to...

I think the best response is NO.
No need to give a piece of your mind to drivers.
Some drivers are just animals, and totally insensitive to cyclists. This is a reality of cycling.
Forum: Commuting
02-21-16, 12:41 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,892
Posted By bikinglife

29 year old man: How do I sweat less this spring/summer

Hello,

So I'm going on my second warm season of serious commuting.

I was wondering if anyone would have any tips for a relative newcomer to the cycling world as regards sweating less and/or...
Forum: Living Car Free
01-11-16, 05:56 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,550
Posted By bikinglife

Agreed!

Agreed!
Forum: Commuting
12-16-15, 08:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,016
Posted By bikinglife

lol

lol
Forum: Living Car Free
12-16-15, 08:37 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 5,395
Posted By bikinglife

True. I used to see being an everyday cyclist...

True.
I used to see being an everyday cyclist as counter-cultural.

I realized I might right into the culture just fine.
Forum: Commuting
12-07-15, 04:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,959
Posted By bikinglife

amen to that. i fell (speed of the fall was scary...

amen to that. i fell (speed of the fall was scary to be honest) and continued pedalling after getting up (the adrenaline threw me back on my bike in light speed) in a total of like 1.5 second. Weird,...
Forum: Commuting
12-07-15, 04:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,959
Posted By bikinglife

Thanks for the tips... it seems like studded...

Thanks for the tips... it seems like studded tires are the way to go

Would you guys recommend using just front tire?

Or is it a must to have both studded?

any good recommendations for 26...
Forum: Commuting
12-07-15, 01:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,959
Posted By bikinglife

Black ice: tips for beginner

Hi,

I just recently started cycling in the winter for the first time.
Low and behold I turned my bicycle and flopped right onto the ground after catching some black ice. Didn't really get hurt...
Forum: Commuting
12-06-15, 01:37 AM
Replies: 3,374
Views: 197,555
Posted By bikinglife

Just had a great night hanging with some friends....

Just had a great night hanging with some friends. Good times, good laughs; we watched Unfinished Business with Vince Vaughn. It was time to get back on the bike for the 5ish km commute home.

Road...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-25-15, 01:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,067
Posted By bikinglife

Great input by all

Great input by all
Forum: Vehicular Cycling (VC)
11-24-15, 03:05 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,221
Posted By bikinglife

Bottom line: in society as we live in it, driving...

Bottom line: in society as we live in it, driving without a license will give you legal problems and cost you a lot of money.
If you're down for that, then have fun!

I speak from personal...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-24-15, 02:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,067
Posted By bikinglife

Attention e-bikers/e-cyclists: I need your thoughts on something...

So allow me to present to you my routine: I do several commutes per week, each commute being approximately 10-20 km. I usually average about 20 km/hour.

My purpose behind cycling is strictly...
Forum: Commuting
11-22-15, 11:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,600
Posted By bikinglife

My Dad actually saw this the other day.

My Dad actually saw this the other day.
Forum: Commuting
11-12-15, 11:01 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,288
Posted By bikinglife

I already own this front strobing light (or...

I already own this front strobing light (or something quite similar). I think it is sufficient.

Trying to put on the much stronger headlights with a higher pricepoint, effectively competing with...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-12-15, 01:22 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,894
Posted By bikinglife

Well done. nice video That being said, the...

Well done. nice video

That being said, the sheer size of a bus is enough to freak me out. To me, they're more of a danger than cars.
Forum: Living Car Free
11-12-15, 01:18 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 8,754
Posted By bikinglife

It's been 18 months that I've been drivers...

It's been 18 months that I've been drivers license free.
I live in Montreal, which is a city with quite solid public transportation.
I'm also an avid bike commuter.

Long story short, using the...
Forum: Commuting
11-12-15, 01:04 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,318
Posted By bikinglife

I agree with you, and I would even extend that to...

I agree with you, and I would even extend that to car commuting.
It is proven that biking is faster than driving at rush hour in many large cities.
Forum: Introductions
11-12-15, 12:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 632
Posted By bikinglife

I was always under the impression that Schwinn is...

I was always under the impression that Schwinn is Canadian Tire-quality, in other words sub-par.

For the Americans on the forum, Canadian Tire is a mainstay hardware and automotive store which...
Forum: Introductions
11-12-15, 12:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 869
Posted By bikinglife

robbie_d, I am from Montreal and I respect you -...

robbie_d, I am from Montreal and I respect you - sometimes, respecting laws that are made for motorists is not becoming of a cyclist.

For example, why would I kill my single speed momentum for a...
Forum: Commuting
11-12-15, 12:35 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,288
Posted By bikinglife

I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say that...

I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say that "serious" headlights are a specialty item and not absolutely required for any commuter, including winter.


I'll be commuting this winter with my 15$...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-10-15, 02:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,780
Posted By bikinglife

Great input from everyone so far. I didn't know...

Great input from everyone so far.
I didn't know about the software issue - I guess I can kiss my 45kph dreams goodbye.
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-10-15, 10:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,780
Posted By bikinglife

getting a uncapped specialized turbo in Canada

Hello,

So as you know the Specialized Turbo X goes 45kph, and with a front suspension on the X model, it practically doubles as a scooter at such speeds.

I've really been craving to try it,...
Forum: Introductions
11-07-15, 04:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 375
Posted By bikinglife

Welcome to the forum, file. Kalos irthes

Welcome to the forum, file.

Kalos irthes
Forum: Introductions
11-07-15, 04:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 757
Posted By bikinglife

I can totally relate to drooling over every bike...

I can totally relate to drooling over every bike I see.
I live in Montreal which is pretty much a cycling haven (there are still thousands of people biking daily in November - and it continues...
Forum: Introductions
11-07-15, 04:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 598
Posted By bikinglife

Welcome. And remember: It's not the bike...

Welcome.

And remember: It's not the bike that makes the biker. It's the other way around.

Building a 150$ commuter was the best thing I could have ever done for learning about cycling.

If...
Forum: Commuting
11-07-15, 02:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,602
Posted By bikinglife

Lollllll I'm definitely a mix. The One-Time...

Lollllll
I'm definitely a mix.
The One-Time just make me laugh
Forum: Living Car Free
10-31-15, 11:22 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,550
Posted By bikinglife

This is essentially the main challenge I've...

This is essentially the main challenge I've faced.
I agree with the above post that says it is important to find someone who is open-minded about being car-free. In the end, you want to date a...
Forum: Living Car Free
10-31-15, 11:18 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,060
Posted By bikinglife

I've been voluntarily car free for one year and a...

I've been voluntarily car free for one year and a half right now.. Most of those are ridiculously wrong.
Not even that funny except for one or two of them.
Forum: Commuting
10-31-15, 10:43 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,204
Posted By bikinglife

I guess. When I'm tired, I just ride at like...

I guess. When I'm tired, I just ride at like 10-12 km/hr and coast my way home. It could take really long, but I guess there's an inherent joy that comes with being on a bike instead of in a car for...
Forum: Commuting
10-31-15, 08:54 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,204
Posted By bikinglife

Amen. The more you bike, the more your body...

Amen.

The more you bike, the more your body becomes a sophisticated pedalling machine.

I do 15 km commutes as if they're short strolls to the corner store
Forum: Commuting
10-21-15, 01:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 887
Posted By bikinglife

Not that this would help you considering your...

Not that this would help you considering your bike, but I hear that 26 inch, wide knobby tires rarely get flats, because of the knobbies. I have 26 x 1.95 and I haven't gotten a flat in 6 months...
Forum: Commuting
10-21-15, 01:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,491
Posted By bikinglife

I bought Icebreaker Merino Wool base layer pants....

I bought Icebreaker Merino Wool base layer pants.
I've probably jumped the gun as I've been wearing them in 5 degree celsius and I am expecting to be riding in -30 degrees celsius. (I live in...
Forum: Eastern Canada
10-18-15, 04:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,617
Posted By bikinglife

Amen. They're honest , and know what they're...

Amen. They're honest , and know what they're doing.

I brought in a cheap bike , asked them to fix it up. They reluctantly agreed after telling me I'm crazy for wanting to restore such an ugly...
Forum: Commuting
10-18-15, 10:54 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,704
Posted By bikinglife

It's better than a hard frame, but there...

It's better than a hard frame, but there definitely is a jolt.

To the others I have nothing against a hard frame but I feel like it's one of those "if you try it, you'll be sold on it" type...
Forum: Commuting
10-17-15, 04:09 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,704
Posted By bikinglife

When I ride on bumps and potholes I don't even...

When I ride on bumps and potholes I don't even feel it, and my legs and arms are just in the cycle. I'd be just curious to know what you dislike about front shocks
Forum: Commuting
10-17-15, 02:44 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,704
Posted By bikinglife

True! I definitely have commuted with older...

True!
I definitely have commuted with older road bikes and I really appreciated the simplicity and speed. But a nice light bike with shocks would be able to attain the same efficiency...
Forum: Commuting
10-17-15, 02:10 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,704
Posted By bikinglife

I'm sold on city bikes with front suspension... here is why

Ok, so I've been reading some of the commuting forum and I find front suspension bikes get no respect.
For the record, I am a 30km a day bike commuter. I also consider myself a cycling enthusiast,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-11-15, 01:29 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,675
Posted By bikinglife

Naming your bike?

I have a cheap Triumph frame with new crank, bottom bracket and tires,
It's 26 inch MTB... Rides loud and compact.

Pedalling is hard as it is a one speed.
The thing is so heavy.


BUT, I am...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-15, 01:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,059
Posted By bikinglife

thanks for the ideas!

thanks for the ideas!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-15, 08:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,059
Posted By bikinglife

Flat bar / horizontal top tube ideas?

Hi,

I am on the market for a new road bike, however I have two pre-requisites for this bike: 1) that it have flat handlebars (for a fairly comfortable commute) and 2) that it have a true...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-10-15, 08:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 14,356
Posted By bikinglife

Amen

Amen
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