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Forum: Mountain Biking
10-12-18, 10:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,562
Posted By canuckcicle

I don't think you're gong to have much luck...

I don't think you're gong to have much luck finding help here. I did a little research and that bike is from china by a furniture company https://www.primointernational.com/ with knockoff sunrace...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-12-18, 07:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,844
Posted By canuckcicle

I have the same problem with my Kona. I've...

I have the same problem with my Kona. I've ordered one of these PF ISCG ADAPTOR ? FIFTY-FIFTY (http://www.fiftycycles.com/products-2/accessories/pf-iscg-adaptor) from aliexpress should be here by...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-13-18, 02:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,102
Posted By canuckcicle

I finally received the new bars, but won't have a...

I finally received the new bars, but won't have a chance to install them until the weekend.

interesting the race face install manual suggested torque for mid bar clamp is 2.3-3.3 Nm
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-07-18, 06:27 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,102
Posted By canuckcicle

I'm okay with the scratches, dings and marks that...

I'm okay with the scratches, dings and marks that I put on my bike while riding, they all tell a story. I can't accept marks that like that on my bike before I've have a chance to hit the trails. ...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-06-18, 07:02 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,102
Posted By canuckcicle

You're doing it wrong.

You're doing it wrong.
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-04-18, 02:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,102
Posted By canuckcicle

I was having a problem with the chain skipping in...

I was having a problem with the chain skipping in the fourth largest cog and read that sram includes a b tension adjustment tool to set your gap. I didn't get one with the bike. 30 minutes on the 3d...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-04-18, 12:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 534
Posted By canuckcicle

You're going to be faster on a hardtail, but you...

You're going to be faster on a hardtail, but you can take almost any bike on a pump track and have a blast.
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-04-18, 12:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,102
Posted By canuckcicle

When I received the bike from Jenson, it included...

When I received the bike from Jenson, it included a checklist that was filled out by the mechanic that built the bike as well as the person who carried out the QA inspection. I also doubt that Kona...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-31-18, 09:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,102
Posted By canuckcicle

Just my opinion, but 5nm for your levers is much...

Just my opinion, but 5nm for your levers is much too high. In the event of a crash the levers will not rotate when torqued that high. I would use 3-4nm max. Just enough so they don't move under...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-31-18, 05:16 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,102
Posted By canuckcicle

I went over everything yesterday put on a...

I went over everything yesterday put on a temporary set of alloy bars. The stock bars were also crushed at the stem clamp, though not a deep as the brake levers and no carbon assembly compound was...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-30-18, 05:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,102
Posted By canuckcicle

Gotta say I’m not terribly impressed with Jenson...

Gotta say I’m not terribly impressed with Jenson right now. I went to setup the levers and discovered the bars are crushed on both ends. They obviously didn’t use a torque wrench. They’re sending me...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-30-18, 10:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 608
Posted By canuckcicle

I'd avoid walmart like the plague. Have you...

I'd avoid walmart like the plague. Have you checked out kijiji and craigslist for older model bikes?
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-30-18, 10:44 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,102
Posted By canuckcicle

New bike day! I've taken tomorrow off work so I...

New bike day! I've taken tomorrow off work so I can go hit the trails.

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/image1_9a078c7fe94648038c1a504a471dd013880b6597.jpeg
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-29-18, 06:24 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,102
Posted By canuckcicle

Jenson is really fast! Looks like I should be...

Jenson is really fast! Looks like I should be receiving it today.
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/940x306/jenson_6038d6b21f6b3de9dfc3332fc3af96f81033be87.png
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-28-18, 05:26 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,102
Posted By canuckcicle

Thanks! my guaranteed delivery date is Wednesday...

Thanks! my guaranteed delivery date is Wednesday Sept. 5th. I'll be sure to put up some photos
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-27-18, 02:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,102
Posted By canuckcicle

Just pulled the trigger on my dream bike!

2017 Kona hei hei Trail Supreme. It's being built up now... can't wait! :D
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-24-18, 01:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,155
Posted By canuckcicle

with that budget and the season coming to a...

with that budget and the season coming to a close, you should be able to get a decent hard tail new or a killer hard tail used. I wouldn't settle for something that old for over 1K
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-24-18, 01:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,155
Posted By canuckcicle

that's a lot of money for old 26" hard tails.

that's a lot of money for old 26" hard tails.
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-13-18, 11:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,352
Posted By canuckcicle

the fork on the expert is air sprung and has...

the fork on the expert is air sprung and has larger diameter stanchions. the XCM retails for $136 and XCR goes for $190 ymmv
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-02-18, 08:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 479
Posted By canuckcicle

no experience here. I'd rent a full sus trail...

no experience here. I'd rent a full sus trail bike if it's available. It's going to be a lot more comfortable over the long haul and they're a lot easier to control than an xc bike.
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-30-18, 08:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 801
Posted By canuckcicle

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/giant2_0b809d0c832810a420a053f186ebb391142bf9ed.jpg
I use the wolf tooth ReMote with that same dropper. It puts the lever in a much...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-20-18, 10:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,025
Posted By canuckcicle

2008 HT Comp

2008 HT Comp
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-17-18, 02:26 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 462
Posted By canuckcicle

XT crank

my bike currently has a slx m7000-1 crankset everything else is xt m8000. The crank arms are 175mm which is too long and I have a lot of strikes. I want to replace it with a M8000 crankset with 165mm...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-25-18, 12:22 PM
Replies: 3,233
Views: 1,584,685
Posted By canuckcicle

Nothing special but I love riding this bike. I...

Nothing special but I love riding this bike. I haven't touched my road bike in over a year.

...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-20-16, 05:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,990
Posted By canuckcicle

Thanks, but I wanted to go new not being well...

Thanks, but I wanted to go new not being well versed in mountain bikes
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-20-16, 05:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,990
Posted By canuckcicle

I ended up going with the cannondale FSi 2 ...

I ended up going with the cannondale FSi 2

The bike felt great and had better forks and wheels. Managed to get it just under my budget. I haven't settled on pedals yet, but I'll order those...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-19-16, 11:56 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,990
Posted By canuckcicle

MTB Shopping this weekend.

Been riding road bikes for the better part of 20 years. I've borrowed a mountain bike a few times recently and had a blast. I'm a complete mountain newb so I want to make sure I'm heading in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-16, 07:42 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 9,364
Posted By canuckcicle

I've been using them all season and I'm a fan. ...

I've been using them all season and I'm a fan. It's a really hard rubber compound and you don't slip at all. Even on wet painted surfaces. You don't have to worry about torquing the plate too...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-16, 03:43 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,790
Posted By canuckcicle

You learn something new every day. Wish I had a...

You learn something new every day. Wish I had a wheel with a threaded axle to try this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T45tsSjyjDA

I've blocked out the largest cog and will wait for the new...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-16, 08:11 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,790
Posted By canuckcicle

I'd imagine the hanger is slightly weakened by...

I'd imagine the hanger is slightly weakened by your fall and tapping it with a hammer may weaken it further and increase the likelihood that it'll snap off mid-ride, though I know my mechanic has...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-16, 06:48 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,790
Posted By canuckcicle

hack method for straightening a bent derailleur hanger

Had a minor dust up on yesterdays ride. Guy in front of me touched wheels and went down. I couldn't avoid him and managed to stay upright but my bike took a tumble landing on the derailleur and...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-16, 01:44 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 47,992
Posted By canuckcicle

terrible advice.

terrible advice.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-16, 06:41 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,592,134
Posted By canuckcicle

Are big bikes allowed to play? ...

Are big bikes allowed to play?

https://s32.postimg.org/kywl35rad/image.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-16, 07:30 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,592,134
Posted By canuckcicle

You can buy replica kits on dhgate and alibaba...

You can buy replica kits on dhgate and alibaba for less than $30
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-16, 07:11 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,592,134
Posted By canuckcicle

I wish I owned a Schwinning bike like that! ...

I wish I owned a Schwinning bike like that!

it's one of my twitter followers bike. https://twitter.com/megahertz53/media
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-16, 06:33 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,592,134
Posted By canuckcicle

It's a Schwinn Phocus. ...

It's a Schwinn Phocus.

https://www.amazon.com/Schwinn-Mens-Phocus-Bicycle-Black/dp/B004TJDGHC/ref=sr_1_8?s=outdoor-recreation&ie=UTF8&qid=1469104344&sr=1-8&keywords=Schwinn+Phocus
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-16, 02:28 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,522
Posted By canuckcicle

It's not that ugly. I've been using one for a...

It's not that ugly. I've been using one for a few months. I ride in a small group of 5 twice a week in rural areas with two lanes and no shoulders. I like being able to know when it's safe to peel...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-16, 10:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,245
Posted By canuckcicle

I installed the bbright version earlier this...

I installed the bbright version earlier this spring. I've put a little over 3,000km and so far everything been silent. It's an expensive solution when compared to other press fit bottom brackets,...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-16, 10:45 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,449
Posted By canuckcicle

I'd do what shimano recommends.

I'd do what shimano recommends.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-16, 01:35 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,592,134
Posted By canuckcicle

here's a pic before the paint job upgrade on the...

here's a pic before the paint job upgrade on the crank.
https://s31.postimg.org/4sm67lv2j/Capture2.png

Seven soul crushing gears. Who needs brifters?...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-16, 07:55 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,592,134
Posted By canuckcicle

my favorite feature of this bike is the womens...

my favorite feature of this bike is the womens saddle with slots cut in he side and :k lovingly stenciled at the back... okay second favorite. the painted kickstand is my favorite. Kickstands are...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-16, 06:45 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,592,134
Posted By canuckcicle

New Cervelo :D ...

New Cervelo :D

https://s31.postimg.org/63bgmcl3v/Capture.png

https://s31.postimg.org/vndqss6hn/test.png
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-16, 12:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,159
Posted By canuckcicle

not trying to be negative... but I raced a...

not trying to be negative... but I raced a gallium pro 2010 - 2012 and it was easily the worst race bike I've ever ridden.

Carbon layup was done by a masochist with a road vibration fetish. It...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-16, 10:30 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,762
Posted By canuckcicle

in Ontario the police won't come if there are no...

in Ontario the police won't come if there are no injuries and the damage is less than $1,000. I live in the GTA and ride int the Milton area a lot.

As Corbin said, go to the hospital and get a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-16, 08:30 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,012
Posted By canuckcicle

integrated bar/stem combo is really a non-issue. ...

integrated bar/stem combo is really a non-issue. I doubt many newbs who don't understand their fit are buying 10K halo bikes.

You guys seem to forget these are purpose built race machines. The...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-16, 07:36 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,656
Posted By canuckcicle

I don't have and have no plans on buying one. ...

I don't have and have no plans on buying one.

I don't get the craze over this bracelet. I can't see it being any more effective than the drivers license in my jersey pocket and frankly that's...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-16, 06:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,573
Posted By canuckcicle

I have a 510 and am a premium member. On short...

I have a 510 and am a premium member. On short climbs when you can go full gas live segments are kind of neat. On longer climbs where you need to pace yourself, it's a problem not being able to see...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-16, 03:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,550
Posted By canuckcicle

On a 2015 25mm is no problem on a wide rim. 28mm...

On a 2015 25mm is no problem on a wide rim. 28mm would be pushing it.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-16, 01:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,550
Posted By canuckcicle

Another happy R3 owner here. I'm not sure about...

Another happy R3 owner here. I'm not sure about the Fuji, but the R3 comes standard with a mid compact and better finishing kit than the oval components found on most fuji bikes.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-16, 04:11 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 10,974
Posted By canuckcicle

huh? You need a chain tool to size the chain...

huh? You need a chain tool to size the chain regardless of the fastening method... and you need a different tool to remove the missing link.

I've never had a need to remove a chain unless it was...
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