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Forum: Commuting
08-12-09, 09:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,016
Posted By kolossal

I use Tektro CR720s. You might want to check the...

I use Tektro CR720s. You might want to check the clearance for your panniers with those, you could have some interference. Other than that, there's plenty of braking power at a good price.
Forum: Touring
08-06-09, 11:16 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,011
Posted By kolossal

I ride year round in Quebec City. My winter bike...

I ride year round in Quebec City. My winter bike a basically an old mountain bike on which I fitted a coaster brake single speed hub. I use fairly skinny studded tires, Schwalbe I think. 100$ for the...
Forum: Commuting
07-14-09, 04:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 770
Posted By kolossal

Keep in mind that you probably won't be to...

Keep in mind that you probably won't be to interested in using a nice bike in the snow. Salt can eat through a transmission in no time. A single speed or a fixie would be a nice option for those...
Forum: Commuting
05-10-09, 06:11 AM
Replies: 527
Views: 37,875
Posted By kolossal

Awesome!!!!

Awesome!!!!
Forum: Commuting
04-29-09, 05:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,562
Posted By kolossal

Actually no, but you should write the shop owner,...

Actually no, but you should write the shop owner, I think he designs the frames himself and get them done in Taiwan. I've been riding this frame for a few weeks and I really like it.
Forum: Commuting
04-28-09, 06:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,562
Posted By kolossal

I have this frame. It now sells for CAN$200 with...

I have this frame. It now sells for CAN$200 with the fork: http://www.veloframe.com/tour_bike.html You could write the owner for sizing/shipping.
Forum: Commuting
04-19-09, 06:17 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 12,320
Posted By kolossal

I'd steer clear of disc brakes. I had them on a...

I'd steer clear of disc brakes. I had them on a cross bike I used as a commuter and hated them from the first ride. IMHO, cantis or v-brakes can give you enough stopping power without any of the...
Forum: Commuting
04-16-09, 05:03 PM
Replies: 527
Views: 37,875
Posted By kolossal

I miss it already. Will still be a sponsor if it...

I miss it already. Will still be a sponsor if it gets back.
Forum: Commuting
03-13-09, 09:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 910
Posted By kolossal

Real beauty. IMHO, a full rear fender and higher...

Real beauty. IMHO, a full rear fender and higher handlebars would be even better. Still, me likey!!!
Forum: Commuting
02-26-09, 04:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,465
Posted By kolossal

I've tried both a Jake (not a JTS) and a CC, both...

I've tried both a Jake (not a JTS) and a CC, both stock complete bikes. I'd go for the CC. Riding feeling is similar (i.e. the position on the bike), but way more comfy on the CC, as far as I'm...
Forum: Commuting
12-28-08, 08:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,028
Posted By kolossal

That is pretty funny. Just to make sure, why...

That is pretty funny. Just to make sure, why dismount in traffic?
Forum: Commuting
12-16-08, 07:58 PM
Replies: 527
Views: 37,875
Posted By kolossal

I read Yehuda for the first time this weekend....

I read Yehuda for the first time this weekend. Been hooked immediatly and became a patron the next minute. Awesome artwork Rick!

If you start selling headbadge from the Kickstand Cyclery, I will...
Forum: Commuting
12-16-08, 07:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,564
Posted By kolossal

My guess is that 40lbs+ tend to be bulky. The...

My guess is that 40lbs+ tend to be bulky. The more weight you carry, the bigger the panniers will be. On a Triton, that could indeed be a problem if you want to carry loads of stuff. So it's not the...
Forum: Commuting
12-15-08, 08:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,564
Posted By kolossal

Tried both frame. The CrossCheck is way better....

Tried both frame. The CrossCheck is way better. Heavier, sure, but comfy and durable. If you have the option of building a CC on the cheap, I wouldn't hesitate a second.
10-27-08, 05:38 PM
Replies: 1,384
Views: 524,225
Posted By kolossal

Ghetto bike, ghetto fenders... Rides grrrrreat. ...

Ghetto bike, ghetto fenders... Rides grrrrreat. :love:
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