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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 04:47 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,323
Posted By speyfitter

Sorry I didn’t mean to offend the boomers in here.

Sorry I didn’t mean to offend the boomers in here.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-06-24, 12:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 540
Posted By speyfitter

The one thing I have noticed is vehicles have: ...

The one thing I have noticed is vehicles have:

- become more and more isolated from the road as each new generation/model comes out

- have more distractions built in to them such as more...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 12:26 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,323
Posted By speyfitter

Your answer sounds like a reluctant revisionist...

Your answer sounds like a reluctant revisionist RG who has lost faith in the rim brake, acknowledges the superiority of disc brakes, yet is stubbornly clinging to not want to admit it “on paper” by...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 07:57 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,323
Posted By speyfitter

Technical questions for the retro grouches on here

I hope we can use this thread to query the retro grouch community on border issues pertaining to equipment, cycling performance, expectations, etc.

So here is my question/point of discussion:
...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-06-24, 07:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 540
Posted By speyfitter

I think focusing on changing behaviour of...

I think focusing on changing behaviour of mototists has to come primarily from changes to infrastructure design with a focus on passive designs. Relying on enforcement and changes to laws will help a...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-06-24, 06:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 540
Posted By speyfitter

I don’t have an answer for you. Sorry.

I don’t have an answer for you. Sorry.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-05-24, 09:35 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 540
Posted By speyfitter

City of Vancouver studies on collisions of vehicles and vulnerable road users

https://vancouver.ca/files/cov/pedestrian-safety-study-2012-final-report.pdf

https://vancouver.ca/files/cov/cycling-safety-study-summary-report.pdf

In collisions with vehicles, over 90% of...
Forum: Commuting
03-30-24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 469
Posted By speyfitter

This video just came out earlier today, what a...

This video just came out earlier today, what a coincidence lol:

https://youtu.be/MV2O3XBSwZ4?si=RkgwMcvUwfyQdcuH
Forum: Commuting
03-29-24, 10:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 469
Posted By speyfitter

Just did a search online for cable actuation and...

Just did a search online for cable actuation and found a few things that suggested that the cable pull for SRAM 11 speed mountain Exact/X actuation is about 3.5 mm. Has anyone tried this?
Forum: Commuting
03-29-24, 10:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 469
Posted By speyfitter

Shimano Cues (Drop bar) Road/Bar End Shifters, Any options?

I'm looking to build a solid, durable, commuter bike with drop bars with a Surly Preamble frame set. I've always leaned towards Shimano components and would like to build a 1x11 drivetrain using...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-02-23, 11:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,578
Posted By speyfitter

ALL Bontrager flare lights can mount to the light...

ALL Bontrager flare lights can mount to the light bar of a rear rack.

I recommend the Bontrager Flare RT. If you buy this light it comes with a seat post mount. The 2 part seat post mount has the...
Forum: Touring
03-28-23, 07:57 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,549
Posted By speyfitter

It’s harder to bend a shorter piece of metal.

It’s harder to bend a shorter piece of metal.
Forum: Touring
03-27-23, 01:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,549
Posted By speyfitter

The way to fix this is to go with the Tubus duo

The way to fix this is to go with the Tubus duo
Forum: Touring
03-25-23, 04:00 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,794
Posted By speyfitter

tough to be a popular bike when no shops stock...

tough to be a popular bike when no shops stock them or hardly stock them
Forum: Touring
03-23-23, 09:55 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,794
Posted By speyfitter

Maybe Trek would have sold more 520s if they...

Maybe Trek would have sold more 520s if they didn’t go to the aluminum fork. Not speculating if this would have made a difference in the current outcome, other then the fact that they did lose some...
Forum: Touring
03-18-23, 03:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,794
Posted By speyfitter

2019-23 Trek 520 “archived”

https://www.trekbikes.com/ca/en_CA/bikes/adventure-touring-bikes/520/520-disc/p/569323/

So is it discontinued or not ?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-15-23, 12:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 304
Posted By speyfitter

Shimano Hydraulic Brake questions

If you have the exact same rotor, say the SM-RT 66, same diameter, etc. and use appropriate metallic pads - what is the difference in brake performance going to be between base 2 piston Shimano...
Forum: Touring
03-10-23, 02:01 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 7,756
Posted By speyfitter

Rebel!!!!!

Rebel!!!!!
Forum: Touring
03-10-23, 08:47 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 7,756
Posted By speyfitter

Is this also the forum for “bike packing” ?

Just wondering if the touring sub forum on this site is the place for “bike packing” discussion/questions ?

Sorry admittedly I’m one right now who “blurs” the divide between “bike packing” and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-01-23, 10:48 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 15,960
Posted By speyfitter

Any idea when we will realistically see CUES...

Any idea when we will realistically see CUES components on sale ?
Forum: Touring
02-21-23, 03:03 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,017
Posted By speyfitter

Go triple. I have an 8 speed 42-32-22 with an...

Go triple. I have an 8 speed 42-32-22 with an 11-34 cassette I installed on my 99 trek 520 and it’s a great set up. When the triple front crankset wears out im gonna swap in a 40-30-22 for what I...
Forum: Touring
02-20-23, 12:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 879
Posted By speyfitter

Sounds neat

Sounds neat
Forum: Touring
02-20-23, 09:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 879
Posted By speyfitter

Yup - Tires are all about trade offs. You can’t...

Yup - Tires are all about trade offs. You can’t have your cake and eat it too.
Forum: Touring
02-19-23, 11:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 879
Posted By speyfitter

Thanks for the info. I was actually revisting...

Thanks for the info. I was actually revisting this the other day and think I might end up going with the 27.5" x 2.35" Schwalbe Marathon Plus Tours as they sound a bit more road friendly (already...
Forum: Touring
02-17-23, 01:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 692
Posted By speyfitter

Yeah I’m good with 34-36 x 11 - can do just sub...

Yeah I’m good with 34-36 x 11 - can do just sub 40 km/h if needed which is more than enough for a loaded all road touring bike in my view.
Forum: Touring
02-17-23, 10:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 692
Posted By speyfitter

110 bcd triple/double bashguard question

So I’m in the middle of creating a build spec for a Surly Bridge Club. Thank you to those who answered my earlier question from a couple days ago about rims. Now I’m looking at drive train.

I have...
Forum: Touring
02-16-23, 08:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 879
Posted By speyfitter

2”+ tire touring/ all-road rims ?

Looking at building a Surly Bridge Club frame set into an “all-road” touring bike. Leaning towards the Schwalbe Marathon Plus MTB 27.5” x 2.25” tires. Wondering what would be a good durable rim to...
Forum: Commuting
11-28-22, 11:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,050
Posted By speyfitter

Tyre grip spray? Anyone tried it?

According to the faq, their product, which is a spray you can apply to tires to improve winter traction, can also be used on bicycle tires. Anyone ever tried it ? Not pushing this, no connection to...
Forum: Touring
11-02-22, 03:11 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,221
Posted By speyfitter

I think it did an admirable job of responding to...

I think it did an admirable job of responding to the individual I quoted in my previous response. If you have some points relevant to the topic at hand, which I think is crystal clear, I am all ears.
Forum: Touring
11-02-22, 09:53 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,221
Posted By speyfitter

Aluminum only started being entertained as a bike...

Aluminum only started being entertained as a bike frame/fork material in the 1970s and 1980s. To suggest that a person or group of people is more “pragmatic” for using an aluminum framed bike for...
Forum: Touring
10-31-22, 07:46 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,221
Posted By speyfitter

So aluminum over steel in Europe is a selling...

So aluminum over steel in Europe is a selling point ?
Forum: Touring
10-30-22, 07:09 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,221
Posted By speyfitter

I admit the current Trek 520 bike as is, is a...

I admit the current Trek 520 bike as is, is a decent value. It comes with decent front and rear racks that are well designed that other bikes don’t come with for the same or similar price. Yes they...
Forum: Touring
10-15-22, 06:28 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,221
Posted By speyfitter

The ride isn’t the issue.

The ride isn’t the issue.
Forum: Touring
10-15-22, 05:53 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,221
Posted By speyfitter

Does anyone in here think a big reason why others...

Does anyone in here think a big reason why others are eating the trek 520s lunch is because of the aluminum fork ? I’ve been a trek fan since I got back into biking several years back and the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-14-21, 12:44 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,772
Posted By speyfitter

Unconventional, Unorthodox, Irregular, and just plain insane? What have you seen?

There tends to be common themes you see amongst certain categories of bikes. For example touring bikes will have construction, components, and accessories that tend to lend themselves to comfortable...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-13-20, 09:57 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,536
Posted By speyfitter

It’s the principal. They are no longer a co-op ...

It’s the principal. They are no longer a co-op

Also many people myself included think the co-op was run into the ground so it could be sold off instead of managing it more conservatively.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-12-20, 11:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,536
Posted By speyfitter

Are they going to take the C off of their name...

Are they going to take the C off of their name since they aren’t a CO-OP anymore and give me my $5 share back factoring inflation that I paid for 20 years ago?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-12-20, 01:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,312
Posted By speyfitter

Bike Parts Shortage - any light at the end of the tunnel?

Does anyone have any insight into the bike parts shortage? I know bikes have been selling like hot cakes but many local shops seem to be sorta catching up on getting some new bike inventory. But the...
Forum: Touring
10-18-20, 06:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,950
Posted By speyfitter

I’m so happy to hear you took the gearing advice...

I’m so happy to hear you took the gearing advice I offered and it worked out well for you. I have the exact 42-32-22 Shimano triple crank with bashguard on my 520 build that you picked up and I...
Forum: Touring
08-20-20, 11:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,950
Posted By speyfitter

Is this an 8 speed drivetrain? If so your...

Is this an 8 speed drivetrain? If so your quickest bang for your buck would be to swap out the front crankset, assuming it's a front triple (and bottom bracket if it's not a square taper currently)...
Forum: Touring
06-24-20, 12:39 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 11,015
Posted By speyfitter

At least Trek includes front and rear racks in...

At least Trek includes front and rear racks in their price for the 520 and the price is still $300+ less Canadian then the disc trucker.
Forum: Touring
06-24-20, 12:20 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 11,015
Posted By speyfitter

It’s not a downgrade in drivetrain - today’s 9...

It’s not a downgrade in drivetrain - today’s 9 speed alivio is yesterday’s 9 speed Deore.
Forum: Touring
06-05-20, 12:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 855
Posted By speyfitter

Hello RidetoInspire, Just wondering if you...

Hello RidetoInspire,

Just wondering if you have heard of the Ridedonthide movement? A Vancouver Teacher named Michael Schratter with Bipolar disorder cycled around the world to raise awareness for...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-20-20, 03:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,808
Posted By speyfitter

Bosch Active Line

Wife is looking at getting an ebike. Leaning towards a Bosch mid drive system on a trek verve+ 2 (active line - 40 nm max torque) or 3 (active line plus - 50 nm torque). My wife is around 140 pounds,...
Forum: Commuting
04-13-20, 03:13 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,930
Posted By speyfitter

I agree with you on a case by case basis but the...

I agree with you on a case by case basis but the reality is most people aren't aware after they lay cash down on a bike and some accessories and take it out the door that this is even an option, hell...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-11-20, 07:24 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 15,336
Posted By speyfitter

I can only speculate but maybe spinning a hub in...

I can only speculate but maybe spinning a hub in an area near a dog and then stopping it?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-11-20, 08:44 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 15,336
Posted By speyfitter

To be honest I've ridden lots of MUP's and I...

To be honest I've ridden lots of MUP's and I consider myself a very courteous and law abiding person that cycles who gives everyone the benefit of the doubt and doesn't assume anything and even I've...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-07-20, 04:17 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 15,336
Posted By speyfitter

The take rate of cycling as a mode share for...

The take rate of cycling as a mode share for transportation has been done a significant disservice by the concept of vehicular cycling. I don’t need to develop this statement any further as the proof...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-06-20, 11:34 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 15,336
Posted By speyfitter

So I appreciate everyone's input and value any...

So I appreciate everyone's input and value any further input on this topic as well.

I'm curious if any of you (or someone you know) has been involved in a collision on a multi use path with a...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-06-20, 11:31 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 15,336
Posted By speyfitter

Thanks for posting this video, this is a very...

Thanks for posting this video, this is a very real and very valuable video and highlights the problems with different user groups sharing the same path where one is often governed by specific road...
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