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Forum: Living Car Free
07-28-08, 09:14 AM
Replies: 1,820
Views: 457,628
Posted By BanffBikeGirl

I'm not living as simply as I was, mainly because...

I'm not living as simply as I was, mainly because I have moved across a large portion of Canada from Banff Alberta to Guelph Ontario. I left behind a tiny apartment and a good 25% of my stuff, bought...
Forum: Living Car Free
10-07-07, 12:09 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,716
Posted By BanffBikeGirl

How about we get everyone on this thread to add...

How about we get everyone on this thread to add up their car-free milage, pool them together, sell the carbon offset credits, and donate the proceeds to a pro-bike charity?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-07, 03:12 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,323
Posted By BanffBikeGirl

I'm a 26 year old girl. I had decided that I...

I'm a 26 year old girl. I had decided that I wanted to learn how to fix bikes, and found it convenient to start with old ones I found for free. Any time I asked for info or contributed to an ongoing...
Forum: Living Car Free
09-28-07, 10:00 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,080
Posted By BanffBikeGirl

Congratulations! Calgary is just getting worse...

Congratulations! Calgary is just getting worse for traffic, and I can't say that public transit is keeping up with the population growth, either. Hopefully with the new city council, there'll be more...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-26-07, 03:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,058
Posted By BanffBikeGirl

Thank you this has been very helpful.

Thank you this has been very helpful.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-24-07, 03:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,058
Posted By BanffBikeGirl

Quality home bike stand

Hi. I'm looking around at all the neat bike stands available to people who work on their own bikes at home. Can anyone suggest something suitable for someone who is just starting out? I live in a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-07, 11:39 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,333
Posted By BanffBikeGirl

Here in Banff, we have huge bear-proof dumpsters...

Here in Banff, we have huge bear-proof dumpsters on every block for household trash. Everyone puts stuff too big or reusable for the dumpsters beside them, including furniture, clothing, and other...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-07, 03:09 PM
Replies: 4,669
Views: 527,638
Posted By BanffBikeGirl

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa152/BanffBike...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa152/BanffBikeGirl/S6300197.jpg
I found this Apollo MK-11 beside a dumpster. It looks like it's been stored in the garage for a long time, it's in very good...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-07, 09:17 AM
Replies: 586
Views: 208,165
Posted By BanffBikeGirl

http://www.bikeforums.net/%5BIMG%5Dhttp://i201.pho...

http://www.bikeforums.net/%5BIMG%5Dhttp://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa152/BanffBikeGirl/S6300024.jpg%5B/IMG%5D Here's the Sekine ladie's utility bike I found recently. It's seen a lot of use and...
Forum: Living Car Free
08-11-07, 09:44 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,519
Posted By BanffBikeGirl

Almost cold turkey. I wasn't using it much, and...

Almost cold turkey. I wasn't using it much, and it broke down during a blizzard in January whena friend was borrowing it, so it was sent away. It's been over a year, and I don't miss it.
Forum: Living Car Free
08-11-07, 08:53 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 7,088
Posted By BanffBikeGirl

I probably should wear my helmet more, Banff is...

I probably should wear my helmet more, Banff is very small, but full of drivers on vacation in the summer. If I'm just going downtown, I end up parking it in a central location and walking from there...
Forum: Living Car Free
08-11-07, 08:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,117
Posted By BanffBikeGirl

I used to have a room-mate, so my rent was...

I used to have a room-mate, so my rent was $250/month, and other expenses were about $100 per month, with the rest (~$300) going to insurance and upkeep for the SUV I had at the time. Now, the SUV is...
Forum: Utility Cycling
08-11-07, 08:18 PM
Replies: 941
Views: 561,337
Posted By BanffBikeGirl

Me & Mine

Hey, I love the chicken graphics on the skateboard/rack. Nice bike. Here's my own daily ride, a 90's Kona Fire Mountain. Apparently, it was once a race bike, though that rumor is unsubstantiated....
Forum: Living Car Free
08-11-07, 10:52 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,089
Posted By BanffBikeGirl

After moving to Banff, I found that for the use...

After moving to Banff, I found that for the use that I got very little use out of my little SUV for the amount I was paying in insurance and fuel. Usually, I ended up helping people move or lending...
Forum: Western Canada
08-10-07, 09:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,044
Posted By BanffBikeGirl

Sekine town bike info?

Hi I just found a neat Sekine bike of the townie style. I know it was made in Manitoba, because there is a faded sticker that says 'Made In Canada' near the bottom of the seat tube, and there was...
Forum: Introductions
08-10-07, 09:35 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 186
Posted By BanffBikeGirl

Hello from Banff, Canada - Does anyone know about Sekine Cruisers?

Hi there!
I found this forum through my researching of my Sekine bike that I just got. It's of the cruiser/utility style, built in Manitoba, Canada. I haven't found any info on this style, because...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-07, 11:31 PM
Replies: 4,669
Views: 527,638
Posted By BanffBikeGirl

I found a neat old cruiser-style Sekine from the...

I found a neat old cruiser-style Sekine from the late 70's beside a dumpster the other day. It's probably not worth much but it' kinda cool looking, it rides smoothly, and It just needs a new seat...
Forum: Living Car Free
08-09-07, 11:17 PM
Replies: 1,820
Views: 457,628
Posted By BanffBikeGirl

I live in a tiny apartment (less than 250 square...

I live in a tiny apartment (less than 250 square feet). Aside from a mattress, a TV (no cable), a table, chairs and several milk crates drafted into service, I think I live pretty simply. Most of the...
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