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Forum: Winter Cycling
01-30-14, 07:04 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,761
Posted By andmalc

The roads here get plowed pretty quick so the...

The roads here get plowed pretty quick so the snow is not a major problem. Monday and Tuesday were windy but it wasn't cold (highs around -5C) otherwise that would have been a face-freezer.
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-30-14, 06:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,139
Posted By andmalc

I've had two cable locks in recent years. One...

I've had two cable locks in recent years. One would flex pretty well in cold weather. The one I have now stiffens right up. I don't remember the brand of the flexy one. Has anyone found a...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-15-13, 10:31 AM
Replies: 1,384
Views: 526,525
Posted By andmalc

It's seriously time to get the studded tires on. ...

It's seriously time to get the studded tires on. Wiped out once already this morning.

355174
Forum: Living Car Free
10-14-13, 06:59 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,899
Posted By andmalc

Other: Xootr push scooter

Other: Xootr push scooter
Forum: Eastern Canada
10-05-13, 05:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,224
Posted By andmalc

I would miss Bixi if it went down. I come into...

I would miss Bixi if it went down. I come into Toronto by train every month or two and I find Bixi perfect when I have a bunch of chores downtown. They do need more stations outside the downtown...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-12-13, 12:25 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 67,234
Posted By andmalc

I have a size 58 black, almost new FCU frame that...

I have a size 58 black, almost new FCU frame that is too big for me. Anyone interested in trading a 56 frame for mine?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-12-12, 08:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 577
Posted By andmalc

Massive 1,200 bike sculpture in Taipei

This has got to be the biggest bike-related art work in history. I can't imagine how much work this was:
...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-19-10, 03:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 776
Posted By andmalc

"Gutter Pan". Thanks noisebeam, now at least I...

"Gutter Pan". Thanks noisebeam, now at least I know what they're called. Still don't know what they're for.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-18-10, 02:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 776
Posted By andmalc

Thanks guys. How common are these in your...

Thanks guys.

How common are these in your areas? My city Belleville and Kingston are the only places I've seen these. What is the purpose of these strips anyway? I'm considering getting my...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-18-10, 04:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 776
Posted By andmalc

Concrete strip at edge of road

Major roads in my town Belleville, Ontario and in nearby Kingston have a 1' wide strip of concrete running along the edge of the roadway. AFAICT from what little I've found on the Internet, the...
Forum: Eastern Canada
05-01-10, 04:24 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,894
Posted By andmalc

I've been an MEC member since about 1985. I've...

I've been an MEC member since about 1985. I've never yet had anything but a pleasant experience with staff, including the Toronto store bike staff while shopping for bikes this winter.

I was...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-03-10, 06:08 AM
Replies: 228
Views: 30,557
Posted By andmalc

I doubt this is the real BSNYC. The BS doesn't...

I doubt this is the real BSNYC. The BS doesn't write 'gonna' or 'wanna' for 'going to' or 'want to'.
Forum: Touring
03-13-10, 07:20 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,397
Posted By andmalc

Can you buy the Kona Sutra as a frameset?

Can you buy the Kona Sutra as a frameset?
Forum: Eastern Canada
03-13-10, 07:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 765
Posted By andmalc

I agree that Urbane is a good store for commuting...

I agree that Urbane is a good store for commuting bikes, same for Curbside. MEC's new line of bikes includes commuters too.

What's the advantage of having your LBS order from suppliers such as...
Forum: Eastern Canada
03-09-10, 03:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,904
Posted By andmalc

Here's a web page describing surface conditions...

Here's a web page describing surface conditions on the trail:

http://www.rideau-info.com/cattrail/cycling.html

Haven't done it myself so can't collaborate.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-09-09, 02:48 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,547
Posted By andmalc

I ride 175's on my Steamroller because of my long...

I ride 175's on my Steamroller because of my long legs (in addition to a set back seatpost). No pedal strike so far but I don't ride as hard as some here would.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-04-09, 04:22 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 9,415
Posted By andmalc

Don't know anything about these guys: ...

Don't know anything about these guys:

http://www.capricornbicycles.com/index.php

Velo-Orange started selling this frameset just a few days ago:

http://www.velo-orange.com/vopomfr.html
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-30-09, 10:27 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,674
Posted By andmalc

Since you say you have long legs and ride with...

Since you say you have long legs and ride with the seat all the way back, you might want to avoid bikes with steep seat tube angles (not withstanding you wanting a more aggressive design). The...
Forum: Living Car Free
11-25-09, 05:39 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,899
Posted By andmalc

I read a study somewhere recently that found that...

I read a study somewhere recently that found that moderate exercise (such walking, easy jogging) helps prevent and relieve sickness such as colds. Strenuous exercise however can make you sicker. ...
Forum: Commuting
11-25-09, 05:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,601
Posted By andmalc

Sheldon-lock it with 2 locks (i.e. ulock plus...

Sheldon-lock it with 2 locks (i.e. ulock plus cable+pad lock) as BA Commuter said above. Your bike will then be better locked than any others locked nearby and so a relatively harder and less...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-22-09, 03:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,901
Posted By andmalc

I'm 5' 10" with a 34" cycling inseam (so long...

I'm 5' 10" with a 34" cycling inseam (so long legged) and bought the 58 frameset of the MB Phantom Cross Uno which I believe is built with the same frame as the Messenger. This was too small for me...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-17-09, 05:24 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,531
Posted By andmalc

The only reason for 2 1/2 wide" tires is to ride...

The only reason for 2 1/2 wide" tires is to ride in deep snow or sand like the Pugsley, and there's no way you can do this singlespeed and still ride on the road without spinning like crazy. Plus...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-16-09, 06:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,554
Posted By andmalc

Yeah, I've found the seat tube angle of my...

Yeah, I've found the seat tube angle of my Motobecane Fantom Cross Uno too steep for my long upper legs (probably about 74 on the 60 cm frame despite what the geometry chart says) so I've been...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-11-09, 06:04 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 4,672
Posted By andmalc

This was an awesome post. As a guy with long...

This was an awesome post. As a guy with long legs and arms, I can pretty much relate.

Skmetz: why the high handlebars? If we're talking about long armed riders, couldn't they be lower?

Would...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-09-09, 05:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,653
Posted By andmalc

Contradicting myself, Bike Fridays come in a...

Contradicting myself, Bike Fridays come in a Large size.
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-08-09, 06:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,653
Posted By andmalc

The studded tires part of this is easy: Schwalbe...

The studded tires part of this is easy: Schwalbe makes their Marathon Winter in a 20" size.

The big rider part is hard. I'm only 5' 11" and I find my Xootr Swift cramped (maybe due to long...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-25-09, 07:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,126
Posted By andmalc

Give your knee a rest and ride one of these for a...

Give your knee a rest and ride one of these for a while:

http://www.xootr.com/kick-scooter_mg.html

These work great along with public transit. Speed is about the same as fast jogging.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-23-09, 11:32 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 989
Posted By andmalc

Yes, though some people such as myself what the...

Yes, though some people such as myself what the knees a bit further back.

Every bike fit site says the same thing: Step 1 is to adjust the seat height, Step 2 is to adjust the saddle fore-aft...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-23-09, 08:03 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 989
Posted By andmalc

The OP needs to measure and post his cycling...

The OP needs to measure and post his cycling inseam as Brian above suggested. No stem change will give him a comfortable ride if he has relatively short femurs and can't get a good horizontal...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-27-09, 10:34 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,993
Posted By andmalc

Answering my own question from early August, I...

Answering my own question from early August, I ended up buying a Velo Orange Touring seat which has longer rails than the stock seat and can be pushed back enough to give me the setback I needed.
...
Forum: Commuting
09-24-09, 09:49 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,680
Posted By andmalc

Strangely, no. Trail on traditional randoneur...

Strangely, no. Trail on traditional randoneur bikes with the front racks was I believe 3.5-4.5cm. The Belleville's at 8.1 cm is greater than the road bike average of 5-6cm. I'm not an expert...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-21-09, 03:57 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 14,741
Posted By andmalc

Please post more on this as it comes together.

Please post more on this as it comes together.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-19-09, 01:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,378
Posted By andmalc

Since you're in Toronto, you might as well check...

Since you're in Toronto, you might as well check out Urbane Cyclist downtown which stocks Masi. I know they can order frames.
Forum: Living Car Free
09-17-09, 07:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,014
Posted By andmalc

Quoting my post in the Carfree Vacations thread:...

Quoting my post in the Carfree Vacations thread: " My car free vacation in two weeks: train to Toronto, flight (this part's no so eco) to Vancouver, train or bus to Whistler, rent a bike in Whistler...
Forum: Living Car Free
09-17-09, 07:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,085
Posted By andmalc

My car free vacation in two weeks: train to...

My car free vacation in two weeks: train to Toronto, flight (this part's no so eco) to Vancouver, train or bus to Whistler, rent a bike in Whistler and do some hiking too. I'll save some bucks there...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-09, 11:01 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,086
Posted By andmalc

DaveSSS is right on this. A long legged rider...

DaveSSS is right on this. A long legged rider needs a bike with a slack seat tube to reduce the proportion of the top tube forward of the bottom bracket to fit the rider's shorter torso and help get...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-12-09, 08:47 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,111
Posted By andmalc

Not a girl myself, but I gather these folks are...

Not a girl myself, but I gather these folks are longer in the legs than us guys. Therefore a suitable bike would be relatively short in the top tube and/or slack in the seat tube angle. The...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-12-09, 06:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,385
Posted By andmalc

Good luck finding one cheaper than the one I got....

Good luck finding one cheaper than the one I got. This is an unusual size.

BTW: even with the chainring on the inside, I did need a 103mm wide bb to get the chainline straight with my Sugrino...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-11-09, 04:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 849
Posted By andmalc

Once you've adjusted the saddle height...

Once you've adjusted the saddle height approximately, the recommended next step is to adjust the fore-aft position. The usual test of Knee over Pedal Spindle (KOPS) is a starting point. After that...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-10-09, 02:12 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,841
Posted By andmalc

The warrants for his arrest in Alberta were for...

The warrants for his arrest in Alberta were for petty stuff like passing bad cheques at the grocery store. Nothing violent. Toronto police are only entitled to act on out of Province warrants for...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-10-09, 01:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,385
Posted By andmalc

I believe I saw a recommended width for my cranks...

I believe I saw a recommended width for my cranks (RD2L - 103mm) somewhere on the Sugino web site. I then bought a Sugino CBB-103 for $37 at JensonUSA.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-10-09, 01:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,984
Posted By andmalc

I bought the frame, not the whole bike, from...

I bought the frame, not the whole bike, from bikeisland.com in the spring, so no I didn't return it.

I've just built up the 61cm frame I ordered and it is definitely the right size though as usual...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-08-09, 08:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,984
Posted By andmalc

I'm 5' 10" with a 88cm cycling inseam and got the...

I'm 5' 10" with a 88cm cycling inseam and got the 58 frame. I've been using it for a few months but have just ordered the 61cm since I've got long legs and couldn't get the seat back as far as I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-07-09, 07:02 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,193
Posted By andmalc

Any idea what the problem was?

Any idea what the problem was?
Forum: Touring
09-06-09, 06:53 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,197
Posted By andmalc

I canoed and camped in central Ontario for about...

I canoed and camped in central Ontario for about a month every fall for several years. Never had a problem. Maybe it helped that I'm vegetarian so my cooking wouldn't have smelled so enticing for...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-31-09, 07:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,032
Posted By andmalc

http://www.velo-orange.com/vofigewh.html

http://www.velo-orange.com/vofigewh.html
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-30-09, 10:11 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,193
Posted By andmalc

I have the size 58 (bought the frame, not the...

I have the size 58 (bought the frame, not the whole bike). The actual standover height with 28 wide tires is only 81 cm. So, the geometry chart is way wrong and this frame turned out to be a bit...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-28-09, 06:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 424
Posted By andmalc

Yes, according to Sheldon Brown: ...

Yes, according to Sheldon Brown:

http://www.sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html

Go down to 'Width Considerations'
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-26-09, 03:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,883
Posted By andmalc

Wouldn't a frame designed for women have a...

Wouldn't a frame designed for women have a slacker seat tube angle to fit women's relatively longer legs?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-26-09, 03:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,623
Posted By andmalc

Yes, that is what I was getting at: stem length...

Yes, that is what I was getting at: stem length adjusts for torso length, saddle position adjusts for upper leg length relative to bottom bracket.

Take a look at the Sheldon Brown page I linked...
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