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03-27-24, 10:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 282
Posted By bOsscO

Not specific to the brands mentioned above, the...

Not specific to the brands mentioned above, the Radavist has a recent article comparing two TPU brands; one cheap and one expensive....
03-27-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 5,445
Views: 3,872,864
Posted By bOsscO

Yes! Welcome to the pink bike club. Steel is real.

Yes! Welcome to the pink bike club. Steel is real.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 05:12 PM
Replies: 2,317
Views: 346,140
Posted By bOsscO

Looks like hot-pink bikes are making a comeback....

Looks like hot-pink bikes are making a comeback. I just got a new Crux and would love to hear if it's hot or not....
03-18-24, 03:49 PM
Replies: 5,445
Views: 3,872,864
Posted By bOsscO

Good for you! New bikes can definitely help up...

Good for you! New bikes can definitely help up ones motivation to ride.
I didn't know State have their own derailleurs? How's the shifting?
03-12-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 5,445
Views: 3,872,864
Posted By bOsscO

Considering my last two bikes were both primarily...

Considering my last two bikes were both primarily black with red/white accents, I figured I was due a bit of colour.
03-08-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 5,445
Views: 3,872,864
Posted By bOsscO

After waiting for a year I finally purchased a...

After waiting for a year I finally purchased a new bike. This will be both my main gravel bike and main road bike (have a set of separate wheels that will sport 30-32mm file-treads for road duty)....
03-08-24, 12:43 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,420
Posted By bOsscO

New pedals arrived. Now to install them and...

New pedals arrived. Now to install them and replace my old cleats.
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1613x1210/pedals_1__9ffc337d5282476d921c715ca7b1725743484efd.jpg...
02-26-24, 01:44 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 63,865
Posted By bOsscO

I've posted this in a few places so you may have...

I've posted this in a few places so you may have seen my 1993 Mongoose IBOC Comp.
I did an almost-full resto-mod in 2020 during the pandemic. It's been a great urban cruiser/commuter. ...
02-20-24, 11:46 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,420
Posted By bOsscO

Thanks all, new XT SPD's on order for the new...

Thanks all, new XT SPD's on order for the new bike.
Good question from ScottCommutes my original plan was to replace two bikes (2012 Cervelo R5 that bit the dust last year, and a 2015 Norco Search)...
02-14-24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,420
Posted By bOsscO

Thanks for everyone's input! No specific reason...

Thanks for everyone's input! No specific reason to change, just an opportunity. I'm not opposed to change when the opportunity arises, and a new bike w/o pedals seemed like the perfect opportunity.
02-13-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,420
Posted By bOsscO

New Clipless Pedals

Finally pulled the trigger on a new bike and now need to put pedals on it. For a number of reasons I'll use clipless pedals. I'm currently on Shimano XT SPDs (PD-M8100 XC race) and have been happy...
01-05-24, 05:46 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,374
Posted By bOsscO

Wow can't believe i've been a member since 2006!

Wow can't believe i've been a member since 2006!
01-03-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 196
Views: 10,363
Posted By bOsscO

And to piggy-back off both of you, Naked Bikes...

And to piggy-back off both of you, Naked Bikes are producing gorgeous Ti road bikes on an island in the PNW; https://www.nakedbicycles.com/road
Sam Wittingham is the frame builder. You may recognize...
Forum: Commuting
12-20-23, 11:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 579
Posted By bOsscO

I got a Crane 'Suzu' on my townie/cruiser bike....

I got a Crane 'Suzu' on my townie/cruiser bike. https://www.cranebellco.com/suzu-bell
It's the loudest bell I own and is noticeably louder than other bells I've heard. Plus it's beautifully made.
12-13-23, 05:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,539
Posted By bOsscO

Was thinking it better be some sort of baby-blue,...

Was thinking it better be some sort of baby-blue, teal, celeste colour...
12-01-23, 03:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,848
Posted By bOsscO

Wow a year later and this frame still hasn't sold?

Wow a year later and this frame still hasn't sold?
12-01-23, 01:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,463
Posted By bOsscO

If Ti is your thing you could consider Litespeed...

If Ti is your thing you could consider Litespeed too; https://litespeed.com/collections/closeout/products/watia-frame-externally-routed?_pos=4&_fid=a1920996f&_ss=c
Frames currently on for $1K less...
12-01-23, 12:40 PM
Replies: 2,804
Views: 1,120,017
Posted By bOsscO

How small? Looks like a 59

How small? Looks like a 59
12-01-23, 10:49 AM
Replies: 1,068
Views: 228,196
Posted By bOsscO

Your friend in Vancouver is correct; they're...

Your friend in Vancouver is correct; they're called bait bikes. https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2019/06/22/bait-bikes-program-summer/
12-01-23, 10:21 AM
Replies: 9,028
Views: 3,099,355
Posted By bOsscO

I'm a big fan of the 'run what ya brung' concept....

I'm a big fan of the 'run what ya brung' concept. Go for it; ride the bike you have.
11-28-23, 12:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 988
Posted By bOsscO

Or a third choice (which seems to be Randy's...

Or a third choice (which seems to be Randy's plan) to just keep riding it as is and replace whatever is absolutely necessary to keep it safe/rideable.
11-23-23, 12:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 567
Posted By bOsscO

Of course, that makes sense.

Of course, that makes sense.
11-22-23, 05:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 567
Posted By bOsscO

The write up says the stock rims will accept...

The write up says the stock rims will accept "much wider tires" than the stock 28c but who knows how wide.
11-16-23, 11:05 AM
Replies: 9,028
Views: 3,099,355
Posted By bOsscO

Looks rad; I think we need more photos of this...

Looks rad; I think we need more photos of this bike.
Is that the original green paint colour?
Are your stem/bars gold anodized?
So many questions...
11-02-23, 02:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 693
Posted By bOsscO

That's so funny since one popped up locally on CL...

That's so funny since one popped up locally on CL this week; https://vancouver.craigslist.org/rds/bik/d/delta-central-eddy-merckx-team-eleven/7681211146.html
I posted it in the C&V forum.
10-31-23, 12:28 PM
Replies: 83,040
Views: 14,034,492
Posted By bOsscO

Orig. Merckx 7-Eleven Team bike for $2,500 CAD. ...

Orig. Merckx 7-Eleven Team bike for $2,500 CAD.
https://vancouver.craigslist.org/rds/bik/d/delta-central-eddy-merckx-team-eleven/7681211146.html
...
10-18-23, 03:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 634
Posted By bOsscO

Keeping an eye on this thread, looks cool.

Keeping an eye on this thread, looks cool.
10-17-23, 12:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,249
Posted By bOsscO

Lucky enough to 'inherit' a Park stand last year...

Lucky enough to 'inherit' a Park stand last year from a friend who moved to Wales.
He inherited it from his father; i think it's probably 20-25 years old and still works great.
10-11-23, 03:09 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,625
Posted By bOsscO

If the OP does decide to sell them separately I'd...

If the OP does decide to sell them separately I'd be interested in the larger of the two.
10-03-23, 08:57 AM
Replies: 1,967
Views: 428,551
Posted By bOsscO

Looks smooth like buttah

Looks smooth like buttah
09-29-23, 10:16 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 779
Posted By bOsscO

I'd expect either Norco or Rocky Mountain. Chris...

I'd expect either Norco or Rocky Mountain. Chris Dekerf started welding at RM. Would be sweet to find a Dekerf MTB.
09-26-23, 09:53 AM
Replies: 3,005
Views: 867,934
Posted By bOsscO

Holy cow that is some transformation; fantastic...

Holy cow that is some transformation; fantastic outcome.
09-25-23, 01:20 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,863
Posted By bOsscO

I was also going to ask about frame size. If you...

I was also going to ask about frame size. If you do think about selling it as is I'd be interested.
09-22-23, 04:17 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,222
Posted By bOsscO

Born and raised in the Metro Vancouver area I...

Born and raised in the Metro Vancouver area I grew up mountain biking starting in the Delta watershed (primarily tame single/double track) then in my teens/20's riding SFU/Burnaby Mountain (good mix...
09-21-23, 10:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,548
Posted By bOsscO

This one's threaded;...

This one's threaded; https://chrisking.com/collections/gripnut/products/headset-gripnut
09-21-23, 10:11 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,548
Posted By bOsscO

Chris King makes a 1"...

Chris King makes a 1" https://chrisking.com/collections/chris-king-headsets/products/headset-nothreadset?variant=8356250877997
Forum: Commuting
09-19-23, 09:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,310
Posted By bOsscO

Was gonna say the "best" fenders are the ones you...

Was gonna say the "best" fenders are the ones you already own, but your example trumps that.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-23, 04:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 801
Posted By bOsscO

For a 2018 bike that thing looks brand new....

For a 2018 bike that thing looks brand new. Congrats
Forum: Commuting
09-13-23, 04:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 945
Posted By bOsscO

Ahhh missed that detail; good luck.

Ahhh missed that detail; good luck.
09-13-23, 03:05 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,613
Posted By bOsscO

I would guess both the blue and red bottles in...

I would guess both the blue and red bottles in your pics are 26oz. I'd try a smaller 22oz bottle to see if it fits/works.
Forum: Commuting
09-13-23, 02:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 945
Posted By bOsscO

Yes they should be easy to find. Photo of my bike...

Yes they should be easy to find. Photo of my bike as example.
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1210x907/step3_4_sm_17a45e045f3586e33f41d6ffc0615978f2d58e1b.jpg
09-13-23, 02:42 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,450
Posted By bOsscO

I've used red electricians tape with good...

I've used red electricians tape with good success. Not sure if it's stronger than standard black electricians tape...
09-13-23, 02:19 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,667
Posted By bOsscO

Anyone riding gravel bikes today has seen (or...

Anyone riding gravel bikes today has seen (or heard, or discussed, or defended) that "gravel bikes are just 1990s mountain bikes" and likely ad nauseum.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-23, 02:03 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,778
Posted By bOsscO

Don't let the haters get you down noquarter1...

Don't let the haters get you down noquarter1 ride on; two wheels good.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-23, 05:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 611
Posted By bOsscO

Do you trust the Decathalon seat post? I live in...

Do you trust the Decathalon seat post? I live in Canada and Decathalon is new to me, but it looks like the cheapest of the cheap.
If you're ok with used you could likely find a much better/lighter...
09-12-23, 05:05 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 7,595
Posted By bOsscO

I live in a city of 75K which is often called a...

I live in a city of 75K which is often called a 'suburb' of a larger city with a population almost 10X as large. I'm all for 15-minute cities.
Forum: Framebuilders
09-12-23, 04:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,758
Posted By bOsscO

I'm not a pro like Doug but can concur; the one...

I'm not a pro like Doug but can concur; the one bike I stripped down and repainted, I spent ages preparing before applying the first primer coat.
Forum: Commuting
09-12-23, 03:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 766
Posted By bOsscO

There's a few, from the utilitarian; ...

There's a few, from the utilitarian;
https://www.champ-sys.ca/products/musette-bag

to the posh:
https://www.rapha.cc/Ca/en/shop/logo-musette/product/LGM02XXBLW ...
09-12-23, 12:12 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,503
Posted By bOsscO

It looks great and bonus points for getting it to...

It looks great and bonus points for getting it to where you want it fit wise.
Hard to tell in post 26 but do the different housings rub the headtube? Would some frame protector be in order?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-23, 10:54 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,778
Posted By bOsscO

Well done and yes as others have said, sounds...

Well done and yes as others have said, sounds like you learned the most valuable lessons for the next one.
One thing different I'll recommend is around stopping during the ride to take breaks. For a...
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