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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-10-09, 12:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 808
Posted By abundantgandhi

It's not a mountain bike, just a regular road...

It's not a mountain bike, just a regular road bike. I did get them through with a bit of *ingenuity* involving a mallet. Anyway, thanks everybody.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-08-09, 11:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 808
Posted By abundantgandhi

That's probably the issue. I'm just really hoping...

That's probably the issue. I'm just really hoping not.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-08-09, 11:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 808
Posted By abundantgandhi

By the way, I've tried a tire lever and right now...

By the way, I've tried a tire lever and right now I'm using a fairly long cone wrench to open it up a bit.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-08-09, 11:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 808
Posted By abundantgandhi

Trouble With Mounting Handlebars

I recently bought a set of new handlebars for a project bike, but I'm having some trouble mounting them. The old ones came out fine, but I'm having trouble getting the curves through the mount. I'm...
Forum: Eastern Canada
09-19-09, 10:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 903
Posted By abundantgandhi

I used to go down Sherbrooke as well, but there...

I used to go down Sherbrooke as well, but there are just too many lights; and the drivers don't pay much attention. Like I said, someone opened their door into me. Maybe it's time I bite the bullet...
Forum: Eastern Canada
09-17-09, 09:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 903
Posted By abundantgandhi

Montreal - NDG Valley Of Death

So... municipal elections are heating up. I go to Concordia and ride down through NDG every day through the 'Valley of Death' bike path on Maisonneuve between Vendome and Benny. In the NDG area, the...
Forum: Commuting
09-07-09, 10:26 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 7,073
Posted By abundantgandhi

I live in Montreal, so I get cursed out regularly...

I live in Montreal, so I get cursed out regularly in French. When this happens, I like to throw on my best terrible French accent (so they know I'm anglo) and yell something completely out of context...
Forum: Introductions
09-07-09, 10:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 355
Posted By abundantgandhi

Newbie from Montreal

Hello everyone who might come upon this note. I started cycling a year and a half ago when I lived in Vancouver on my father's old Miyata SixTen (with all original parts). I loved how if felt to tool...
Forum: Commuting
09-06-09, 09:06 PM
Replies: 233
Views: 12,713
Posted By abundantgandhi

I've heard some things along the lines of fixed...

I've heard some things along the lines of fixed gear riding being good for cyclists with bad knees -- I can't remember where, it's worth a google though.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-06-09, 05:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 804
Posted By abundantgandhi

It's not a flip-flop hub. It looks like its just...

It's not a flip-flop hub. It looks like its just a regular free-wheel, so if you use it on a fixed gear make sure to use some kind of thread lock on the rear wheel so the gear won't come loose when...
Forum: Eastern Canada
09-06-09, 04:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,432
Posted By abundantgandhi

I've avoided customs fees buying from stores on...

I've avoided customs fees buying from stores on eBay.ca in the past. Sometimes the shipping cost can be a bit silly though.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-06-09, 04:01 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 164,533
Posted By abundantgandhi

I know there's not a whole lot of point to...

I know there's not a whole lot of point to posting this, but I'm just getting into bicycle mechanics and Sheldon Brown's website has been hugely informative. Much more importantly, however, it has...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-06-09, 02:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 57,522
Posted By abundantgandhi

SUCCESS! I tried the coat hanger idea before I...

SUCCESS! I tried the coat hanger idea before I took a trip to the hardware store to buy things for the other solutions, and the WD 40 allowed it to slide right out! Thanks again.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-06-09, 02:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 57,522
Posted By abundantgandhi

Thanks a lot, everyone. I feel a bit more...

Thanks a lot, everyone. I feel a bit more optimistic now. Those all seem like good ideas; I'll let you know if any work out. This is a really supportive forum!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-06-09, 10:52 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 57,522
Posted By abundantgandhi

Seatpost stuck INSIDE seattube

Please excuse my ignorance; I am new to bicycle mechanics but extremely enthusiastic. I recently bought an eighties Norco Monterey hybrid to take apart and rebuild as a project, but in my haste I...
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