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Forum: Western Canada
03-08-10, 07:44 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 311
Posted By Godwin

Bicycle Shorts Day!

The Bike Root presents the 2nd annual Bicycle Shorts Day (BSD) this coming March 20th 2010 at the University of Calgary.

The big bash starts at 4pm, join us at the Bike Root for a free barbecue,...
Forum: Eastern Canada
05-19-09, 12:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 837
Posted By Godwin

Never eaced in Ottawa but it is probably the...

Never eaced in Ottawa but it is probably the nicest city and area I've ever cycled in, it's beautiful this time of year and the roads and drivers are generally pretty good.

You're pretty close to...
Forum: Western Canada
05-06-09, 07:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 739
Posted By Godwin

The Bike Dungeon...

The Bike Dungeon (http://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_Bike_Dungeon) is on campus, never been there, never even been to Manitoba, I just found it via google.

EDIT: That's UofM...
Forum: For Sale
05-01-09, 01:58 PM
Replies: 409
Views: 157,458
Posted By Godwin

Have: Black Thomson Elite X2 Road Stem 10deg 31.8...

Have: Black Thomson Elite X2 Road Stem 10deg 31.8 x 110mm

Want: Same thing but shorter.
Forum: Eastern Canada
04-27-09, 11:35 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,510
Posted By Godwin

Was this meant to be a joke? Calgary? I find...

Was this meant to be a joke? Calgary? I find everyone in Toronto has a "me first" attitude, cars, cyclist, and pedestrians, probably much the same as nyc. Calgary drivers seem to want to just squish...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-09, 10:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 751
Posted By Godwin

For what it's worth, this one...

For what it's worth, this one (http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.18014) is cheaper and has free shipping.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-09, 07:09 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 19,360
Posted By Godwin

If you've got a good bike co-op (I'd assume you...

If you've got a good bike co-op (I'd assume you would down there) pay them a visit, use their tools and expertise.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-09, 06:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 583
Posted By Godwin

Thanks! I just sent them an email.

Thanks! I just sent them an email.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-09, 06:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 385
Posted By Godwin

Crank Brothers Quattro problem

(Cross-posted from the road forum (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=530338))

Hey guys, I've got a problem with one of my quattro ti peddals. The peddal seems to have lost its tension...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-09, 04:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 583
Posted By Godwin

Yes, it's not the cleats, it's definetly the...

Yes, it's not the cleats, it's definetly the eggbeater, it's loose.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-09, 04:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 583
Posted By Godwin

I'm actually not sure but I don't think this is...

I'm actually not sure but I don't think this is the problem as the clips are the problem and don't really use bearings to keep you clipped in. If you're not familiar with them here's a closeup of one...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-09, 04:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,799
Posted By Godwin

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y208/somegodwin/P...

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y208/somegodwin/PDR_0090.jpg

I've had it there for two years now and nevver had a problem.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-09, 03:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 583
Posted By Godwin

Crank Brothers Quattro problem

Hey guys, I've got a problem with one of my quattro ti peddals. The peddal seems to have lost its tension over the past two years I've owned it (it's just one of the two) and comes loose every once...
Forum: Eastern Canada
04-12-09, 12:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 829
Posted By Godwin

Halifax Pop Explosion, it happens in October....

Halifax Pop Explosion, it happens in October. Lots of bands, big and small, over a few days, all over town.
Forum: Western Canada
01-22-09, 02:13 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 19,584
Posted By Godwin

Basically. Campus bike initiative was a campus...

Basically. Campus bike initiative was a campus club but we have a shop, bikes and parts now. The website is still campusbike.ca but we'll have bikeroot.ca up by our official grand opening in March.
Forum: Eastern Canada
01-21-09, 12:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 781
Posted By Godwin

If I still lived there I'd offer to put you up...

If I still lived there I'd offer to put you up for nothing. Unfortuanetly since I lived there I don't know many of the hotels very well but I've always heard good things about the King Edward Inn....
Forum: Western Canada
12-19-08, 07:45 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 19,584
Posted By Godwin

There's a second co-op in town now, the Bike Root...

There's a second co-op in town now, the Bike Root which is located at the university of calgary behind murray fraser hall. You can work on your bike, build a new one, or take one out of our bike...
Forum: Commuting
12-15-08, 11:48 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,640
Posted By Godwin

I did a 60km each way commute this past summer...

I did a 60km each way commute this past summer but I did find it draining by the end. I used a good road (race) bike. If don't want to buy from a shop and you have any mechanical know how and...
Forum: Commuting
12-15-08, 12:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 825
Posted By Godwin

I think studded tires in Wales might be a little...

I think studded tires in Wales might be a little overkill, usually a bit of practise handling the bike goes a long way. Like mstrpete says, lay off the front break as much as possible, also slow way...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-15-08, 12:15 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,126
Posted By Godwin

My Giordana wool tights...

My Giordana wool tights (http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/0,19063_Giordana-Wool-Cycling-Tights-For-Men.html) are my favorites, I mostly wear them when it gets colder than that though.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-15-08, 12:12 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,740
Posted By Godwin

I sure do.

I sure do.
Forum: Commuting
12-14-08, 01:06 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,556
Posted By Godwin

Yeah, I'll probably be putting a few extra f's in...

Yeah, I'll probably be putting a few extra f's in there as well.
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-14-08, 12:38 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,640
Posted By Godwin

Sounds like you're getting the same cold snap as...

Sounds like you're getting the same cold snap as us, only it's -30c here. I'm also from the east, I've never experienced this kind of cold before (I still prefer slicks in this though). Best of luck...
Forum: Commuting
12-14-08, 02:46 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,532
Posted By Godwin

Unfortunately saddles are pretty much the most...

Unfortunately saddles are pretty much the most individualistic part of a bike, the right one really depends on your particular shape. Get some shorts (you can wear something over them if you like)...
Forum: Commuting
12-14-08, 02:23 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,556
Posted By Godwin

+1, there's 'skinny tire' weekend only types and...

+1, there's 'skinny tire' weekend only types and then there's dedicated commuters (and then here's some that are both). I haven't had a flat in ages and I'm still planning on commuting on Monday...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-12-08, 12:48 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,424
Posted By Godwin

The only good ride I was able to get in before...

The only good ride I was able to get in before the weather turned cold was from Bragg Creek up through Kananaskis and back. Rough road but nice hills and scenery (and cows in the middle of the road).
Forum: Road Cycling
12-11-08, 11:42 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,424
Posted By Godwin

It is...

It is (http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y208/somegodwin/thomson10degree.jpg) (2006).
Forum: Road Cycling
12-11-08, 11:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,424
Posted By Godwin

This will be my first time experiencing -30...

This will be my first time experiencing -30 temperatures. I'm almost excited.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-08, 01:11 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,426
Posted By Godwin

I know, during the winter months I usually split...

I know, during the winter months I usually split my bf time between here and there.

Another winter 'technique' I like is what I think of as bike skiing. Sometimes when you get out on a snowy road...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-08, 01:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 801
Posted By Godwin

The only time I have ever ordered from them they...

The only time I have ever ordered from them they charged extra fees which were not explicitly shown (they were hidden in a strange spot in the terms and conditions). Basically they charge extra for...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-08, 12:54 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,426
Posted By Godwin

This probably belongs more in the winter cycling...

This probably belongs more in the winter cycling forum but you might get flamed for riding a road bike there. Personally I love riding on snow and ice even though I generally hate winter.

First...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-07-08, 08:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,925
Posted By Godwin

Fascinating that this five year old thread was...

Fascinating that this five year old thread was revived.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-06-08, 02:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 837
Posted By Godwin

The weather in AB is weird, you're only 150km...

The weather in AB is weird, you're only 150km away and here it's 4c, partly cloudy and max wind speeds of 15km/h.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-05-08, 01:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 837
Posted By Godwin

It's clear and 6C here. Are you still in...

It's clear and 6C here. Are you still in Edmonton? I wouldn't have excepted that much difference in the weather.
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-04-08, 08:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 891
Posted By Godwin

I do this when it gets really cold. I have PI...

I do this when it gets really cold. I have PI amfibs which are usually a pain to get on but I can easily put my nashbar booties on top. Really helped for some centuries last winter.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-03-08, 06:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,184
Posted By Godwin

Seriously not going to stir the pot, let's remain...

Seriously not going to stir the pot, let's remain friends (even neighbors). Living in Canada is just different than the states, (you wouldn't be able to pay own our way for starters). You'd probably...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-03-08, 06:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,184
Posted By Godwin

Because it violates your right to crush your...

Because it violates your right to crush your skull and have others pay for your medical bills?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-03-08, 05:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,184
Posted By Godwin

It was in Halifax. Every year the police would...

It was in Halifax. Every year the police would go through a period of issuing warnings (usually in September) then after a month or two tickets would be issued. The charge was (is) something like...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-03-08, 04:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,642
Posted By Godwin

I use these: ...

I use these:
http://www.pezcyclingnews.com/photos/tech/xmas05/vittoria-pave.jpg

But I don't recommend them for ice unless there's only the odd patch here and there, they work just fine in the...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-03-08, 09:33 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,642
Posted By Godwin

News to me. I (and many others I'm sure) have...

News to me. I (and many others I'm sure) have been doing well on a road bike throughout the winter for years.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-08, 10:53 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,010
Posted By Godwin

Cool, it brings back memories for me too, I'm...

Cool, it brings back memories for me too, I'm 3000mi from there now (I lived in Halifax at the time). Hope you got to see a humpback, there's supposed to be a few in the Fundy.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-08, 10:22 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,010
Posted By Godwin

Bay of Fundy: ...

Bay of Fundy:
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y208/somegodwin/Recovered_JPEGDigitalCamera_31.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y208/somegodwin/Recovered_JPEGDigitalCamera_51.jpg

Somewhere in...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-08, 06:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,184
Posted By Godwin

..

..
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-08, 06:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,184
Posted By Godwin

Some parts of Canada do, some don't. Halifax has...

Some parts of Canada do, some don't. Halifax has had a helmet law for over ten years, when I moved out to calgary a few months ago it took me a while to adjust to seeing people riding without them,...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-08, 04:17 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,316
Posted By Godwin

I got this today from a classmate (I just went...

I got this today from a classmate (I just went back to uni) but I usually don't mind people are usually impressed or at least they might learn something about how accessible cycling can be. The best...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-02-08, 02:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,642
Posted By Godwin

A fatter tire will help with cornering in...

A fatter tire will help with cornering in slippery conditions, any slim tire (especially those designed for wet conditions) are good in snow and slush. For ice the best is probably studded tires...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-08, 08:49 AM
Replies: 786
Views: 127,835
Posted By Godwin

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y208/somegodwin/l...

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y208/somegodwin/l_d5d1348f98824eddbe0bf1b738c2940c1.jpg

Any Feist fans?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-01-08, 09:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 456
Posted By Godwin

Everyone's bum is different. You can get yours...

Everyone's bum is different. You can get yours measured at a good bike shop or you can just try out different saddles until you find the right one, you've already got a head start on the latter. ...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-01-08, 09:41 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,894
Posted By Godwin

I'm a roadie, I haven't owned a bike with flat...

I'm a roadie, I haven't owned a bike with flat bars in years but every time I get on one I definitely feel less stable because the position is much more vertical. The leverage argument is a...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-01-08, 05:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 819
Posted By Godwin

I use cb as well but I have egg beaters so no...

I use cb as well but I have egg beaters so no platform. I had this issue a few times lat winter when we had freezing rain or a mix of rain and snow so that the slush would freeze around the cleats. ...
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