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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-05, 06:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 485
Posted By bugman

It depends on how you use your bike. The...

It depends on how you use your bike.

The only purpose to the double sided pedals is if you need to ride in regular shoes from time to time.

If you only use your bike for exercise then don't...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-05, 11:24 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,820
Posted By bugman

For your price range, you can get some pretty...

For your price range, you can get some pretty good deals right now on Ultegra 9 stuff. Chucks bikes had a grouppo for $550. I've just finished picking up stuff on ebay and other online stores for a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-05, 11:16 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,806
Posted By bugman

I bought one of the 105 equipped Scattante's last...

I bought one of the 105 equipped Scattante's last year for my wife. We've been very happy with it. It was a pretty sweet deal and haven't had any problems beyond the normal adjustments and a little...
Forum: Commuting
04-16-05, 03:19 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 14,937
Posted By bugman

A couple: I brake for hallucinations. I...

A couple:

I brake for hallucinations.

I don't brake for politicians.
Forum: Commuting
04-14-05, 07:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 419
Posted By bugman

I live in St. Catharines and we have similar...

I live in St. Catharines and we have similar situations here. I'm not sure what the 'official' principles are, and I strongly suspect that there are none, and that the dotted lines at intersections...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-13-05, 10:15 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,543
Posted By bugman

Beware of using UPS from the States to Canada....

Beware of using UPS from the States to Canada. They charge a $40 'brokerage fee' to clear customs, plus the taxes and any duty.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-04, 06:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 625
Posted By bugman

9 speed shifters are not compatible with 7 speed...

9 speed shifters are not compatible with 7 speed cassettes. Your best bet is to pick up 7 speed shifters on ebay. They're pretty cheap.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-04, 04:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 956
Posted By bugman

My wife was looking for helmets and the only...

My wife was looking for helmets and the only brand she found that fit her properly (Bell, Giro, Louis Garneau were all too 'wide') was Catlike. They're not cheap helmets but they do fit well.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-04, 07:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 610
Posted By bugman

That's odd. This usually only works if the...

That's odd. This usually only works if the buttons are labeled CTRL, ALT and DEL
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-19-04, 11:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 438
Posted By bugman

Hard to say, given the description. More...

Hard to say, given the description. More information would help. A few possibilities

Your shifter is broken. In this case the cable is not being pulled tight enough to change the gear.

Your...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-27-04, 12:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,157
Posted By bugman

If I understand correctly, you have a bike with...

If I understand correctly, you have a bike with 8-speed shifters and a wheel with a 7-speed cassette. This is a major cause of your troubles. They are not compatible. You either need to get some...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-26-04, 06:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,157
Posted By bugman

Assuming your derailleur isn't broken, you have...

Assuming your derailleur isn't broken, you have some adjustment issues.

Take a look at http://www.parktool.com/repair_help/FAQrindx.shtml. The Park Tool site contains detailed information on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-22-04, 01:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,188
Posted By bugman

I successfully upgraded my real wheel from 6 to 8...

I successfully upgraded my real wheel from 6 to 8 speed and the rear deraillieur was quite happy (I had to change the shifters of course).
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-04, 11:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,299
Posted By bugman

From FAQ on velomax web site: Q. Why doesn't...

From FAQ on velomax web site:

Q. Why doesn't Velomax use bladed spokes?

"We carefully considered using bladed spokes, but decided against it. In wind tunnel tests, bladed (and ovalized -...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-04, 11:17 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,637
Posted By bugman

Speed down a hill is a function of: - rider...

Speed down a hill is a function of:
- rider weight (heavier better)
- hill angle
- aerodynamics

Wind resistance is the dominant factor in determining how fast a given rider can go down a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-04, 02:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,830
Posted By bugman

Hi Neighbour (I live down the street in Thorold) ...

Hi Neighbour (I live down the street in Thorold)

I grew up in England in the 70's and had bikes with the type of valve you're referring to. I don't think you can buy them here, and it would...
Forum: Touring
01-13-04, 08:55 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,586
Posted By bugman

<Rant> I think the concept of using open...

<Rant>

I think the concept of using open speakers in an open vehicle is disturbing (literally).

I wish particularly nasty things on car drivers (with open windows) and motorbikers who wish to...
Forum: Touring
01-12-04, 12:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 851
Posted By bugman

The reason derailliers may be better for touring...

The reason derailliers may be better for touring are:

- greater gear range - not just number of gears
- more fixable - in the event of a problem, replacements are easy to find and can always be...
Forum: Touring
01-09-04, 11:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 702
Posted By bugman

I don't know about Yellowstone, but in northern...

I don't know about Yellowstone, but in northern Ontario, the standard method is to put all food in one pack (pannier?) and hang it from a tree branch using a rope so it is more than about 5ft from...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-02-04, 02:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,203
Posted By bugman

This is always a lively topic :) Just waiting...

This is always a lively topic :) Just waiting for the arrival of Underwear Nazi...

If you don't wear anything under, you'll be cooler and won't have those unsightly 'pantylines'. Some people...
Forum: Recreational & Family
12-31-03, 11:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 991
Posted By bugman

This year i went 2726 km, a modest improvement...

This year i went 2726 km, a modest improvement over 2002 (2150 km). Next year I'm aiming for another modest improvement to 3k
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-04-03, 09:15 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,657
Posted By bugman

The puncture-resistance of your tires is the...

The puncture-resistance of your tires is the single biggest factor in how frequently you flat.

On my commuter bike, I use 1.5" slicks. I had some terrible tires and would flat about every 2-300km....
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-11-03, 11:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 839
Posted By bugman

Good for you; go for it. You might be able...

Good for you; go for it.

You might be able to get some cheap marketing by providing edible support for local centuries or club rides.
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-06-03, 08:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,526
Posted By bugman

Skullcap (covers head and 1/2 the ear) for cool...

Skullcap (covers head and 1/2 the ear) for cool weather and full balaclava for cold weather.

I have a suspicion you'd look a little funny with the earmuffs. :p
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-06-03, 08:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,409
Posted By bugman

Never underestimate the value of loctite. Just...

Never underestimate the value of loctite. Just remember it comes in different flavors:

blue - make things stay where you put them
red - never ever to be removed again

(or was that the other...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-06-03, 08:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,538
Posted By bugman

In my personnal experience the wear life of most...

In my personnal experience the wear life of most parts is just not an issue (except maybe chains). One of my bikes is a low-priced mountain bike I bought in 1988. It has many 1000's of miles on it...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-05-03, 09:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,620
Posted By bugman

Practice, practice practice. I've found that over...

Practice, practice practice. I've found that over time I've gotten smoother at high speeds. Also, clipless pedals help with the smoothness.

If your hips don't rock at lower cadences, then it's...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-17-03, 10:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 503
Posted By bugman

What did you do? What is happening? More details...

What did you do? What is happening? More details might help.

It may be a matter of just adjusting the limit screw for the large ring. I assume you know about the limit screws which stop your chain...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-07-03, 08:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 822
Posted By bugman

I agree with the ideas in this article. The...

I agree with the ideas in this article.

The only way to overcome a negative habit (bad eating, smoking, anything) is to find a positive replacement for it.

Focusing on 'not doing something'...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-12-03, 08:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,380
Posted By bugman

Short answer: Get a hard-tail mountain bike and...

Short answer: Get a hard-tail mountain bike and slowly adapt it for the road.

Long answer: I've been riding a mountain bike (mainly for commuting) for about 10 years. Over that time, I've added a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-03-03, 09:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 462
Posted By bugman

Rolling resistance is proportional to the energy...

Rolling resistance is proportional to the energy that goes into deforming the tires. (i.e. rolling resistance is the energy lost when flattening and unflattening the tire in contact with the ground)...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-03, 10:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 710
Posted By bugman

No, I don't think Biopace will cause any...

No, I don't think Biopace will cause any lingering bad habits. I used to use Biopace and finally replaced them with round after they wore out.

I would agree that getting some clipless pedals would...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-03, 09:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,997
Posted By bugman

30km (19m) hills with my 12yr old son - avg...

30km (19m) hills with my 12yr old son - avg 18km/h (~11mph)

30-40km by myself with hills - avg 22km/h (~14mph)

steady speed on flat - around 25-28km/h (~15-18mph)


I'm about 20lbs too heavy...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-29-03, 09:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 632
Posted By bugman

If you've just got a few broken spokes, you...

If you've just got a few broken spokes, you should be able to fix the wheel without too many problems. Whenever you lose spokes, the wheel will always warp and go off-center.

A few new spokes and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-03, 09:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 445
Posted By bugman

Where on the Escarpment is it? I know of a...

Where on the Escarpment is it? I know of a Mountain Road on the Escarpment in Niagara Falls, but I suspect you're talking about somewhere else.
Forum: Recreational & Family
06-03-03, 12:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,742
Posted By bugman

I've been riding a cheap ($300) steel MTB with...

I've been riding a cheap ($300) steel MTB with 1.5 slicks for a long time (the bike probably has about 20,000 km) and I'm very happy with it's durability.

Another advantage to using an MTB is the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-03, 12:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 667
Posted By bugman

I wouldn't go with glue on the frame. A little...

I wouldn't go with glue on the frame. A little two-sided tape, or even some non-slip rubber between the sensor and the frame should be all that is needed to help the zip-ties hold it in place.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-03, 12:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,224
Posted By bugman

Make sure you set aside enough of your budget for...

Make sure you set aside enough of your budget for clothing/accessories/tools. No matter how great your bike is, getting stranded or being uncomfortable during a ride is a real turn-off.

At the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-03, 11:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 812
Posted By bugman

If they're really really stuck, you can also use...

If they're really really stuck, you can also use a blowtorch to heat the end of the crank arm.

Just heat it hot enough to boil a drop of water dropped on the crank arm. Any hotter and you might...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-03, 09:27 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 36,272
Posted By bugman

I'm still riding on a Sekine 80's mountain bike....

I'm still riding on a Sekine 80's mountain bike. The frame is Cr-Mo. The bike is mid-low level (payed $400 at the time), with alloy rims but no quick releases on the wheels.
I've been slowly...
Forum: Commuting
02-10-03, 01:00 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,612
Posted By bugman

I use an adapted mountain bike. I've put on slick...

I use an adapted mountain bike. I've put on slick tires, rack, pannier, and fenders with an extra mud-flap on the front. I find it works well for carrying stuff, it's comfortable, and I like it...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-06-03, 12:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 610
Posted By bugman

I find nylon windpants the best on the outside....

I find nylon windpants the best on the outside. Underneath that the choice is yours and depends greatly on the temperature. I don't find that I sweat enough on the bottom in the cold to cause...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-03-03, 08:17 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,728
Posted By bugman

Don't start calling people names just because you...

Don't start calling people names just because you don't approach things the way they do. If you're mechanically competent, taking apart just about anything on a bike should be pretty safe, especially...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-02-03, 09:44 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,728
Posted By bugman

Go for it. There's nothing to lose and everything...

Go for it. There's nothing to lose and everything to gain.

I started pulling apart bikes 25 years ago, and even though some of the technologies have changed, it has been invaluable in giving me...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-13-02, 02:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 678
Posted By bugman

Looks like another solution looking for a...

Looks like another solution looking for a problem. I used Biopace for a while and it worked mostly (didn't work well with high cadences). This looks like a complicated mechanical solution to the same...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-27-02, 10:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 763
Posted By bugman

Does anyone know of any Palm software for this? ...

Does anyone know of any Palm software for this?
I carry my Sony Clie religiously, so it would be really useful if I could enter data on it.
Forum: Commuting
11-27-02, 10:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 877
Posted By bugman

I carry mine on the left (traffic) side. I...

I carry mine on the left (traffic) side.
I figure it helps with visibility (since it has a reflective strip on it).
Forum: Commuting
11-11-02, 10:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,135
Posted By bugman

Suspension seatpost - any good?

I commute about 13km each way. Most of the road is pretty good, but in some stretches the surface is badly cracked, patched and potholed.

Does anyone have any thoughts/experience using a...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-11-02, 08:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,202
Posted By bugman

I just bought a pair, but I haven't had a chance...

I just bought a pair, but I haven't had a chance to properly try them out yet because the temperature hasn't really gone below 0C.

However, when I tried them on I was amazed at how much manual...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-05-02, 09:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 830
Posted By bugman

A number of studies suggest that mountain biking...

A number of studies suggest that mountain biking is no more harmful than hiking. Check out the links at:

http://got.net/~landauer/mtb/studies.html

I hate the attitude of environmentalists who...
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