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Forum: Touring
02-07-14, 10:41 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,524
Posted By andrew.waye

+1 Borax If you mess up your natural...

+1 Borax

If you mess up your natural bacterial flora, be ready for a skin infection/sensitivities.
Forum: Touring
02-04-14, 11:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,562
Posted By andrew.waye

if i had a job, i'd go for the marinoni! but i...

if i had a job, i'd go for the marinoni! but i don't, so i think it's the rocky mountain who is in the lead at the moment. will be picking it up in a couple weeks. when i'm not touring, i have a 10sp...
Forum: Touring
02-04-14, 11:32 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,562
Posted By andrew.waye

the marinoni is custom built, so i presume you...

the marinoni is custom built, so i presume you could ask for longer chainstays without any issue...
Forum: Touring
02-03-14, 07:27 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,562
Posted By andrew.waye

Yeah, right now the shop has the Fuji and Sherpa...

Yeah, right now the shop has the Fuji and Sherpa 30 for the same price. Between the two, the Sherpa is the better bike for me (no problems with positioning on bike... I ride a pretty aggressive...
Forum: Touring
01-24-14, 12:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,562
Posted By andrew.waye

Touché! Maybe I used the term "gold standard"...

Touché! Maybe I used the term "gold standard" rather liberally there...

Yes, I would certainly rank anything built by Marinoni among the best, and have looked at the Turismo, but it is out of my...
Forum: Touring
01-17-14, 07:21 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,562
Posted By andrew.waye

I did think of that... I took a look at a few of...

I did think of that... I took a look at a few of the shops down there, but didn't see any good prices on a LHT.
Forum: Touring
01-16-14, 10:43 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,562
Posted By andrew.waye

How about the Kona Sutra...? More expensive, but...

How about the Kona Sutra...? More expensive, but disc brakes. Still cheaper than the LHT, and comes with racks and fenders. Short chainstays, but my feet aren't huge or anything. Geometry is less...
Forum: Touring
01-15-14, 03:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,562
Posted By andrew.waye

The trip myself and the bike would go on...

The trip myself and the bike would go on (hopefully!!). Fly down to San Fran in late April, back in Ottawa by August.

http://goo.gl/maps/MTb48 --- route very approximate
Forum: Touring
01-15-14, 12:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,562
Posted By andrew.waye

2012 Rocky Mountain Sherpa 30 vs 2013 MEC National

I hummed and hawed about buying a bike last year, but decided to put it off. Just checking again half a year later to see if anyone can provide any insight that will clinch the deal for me now that I...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-25-13, 06:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 924
Posted By andrew.waye

Good idea to cyclocross with this?

So...

If I owned one of these and threw on knobby tires, and wanted to have some fun, is there any reason not to cyclocross with it?
...
Forum: Touring
07-25-13, 09:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,887
Posted By andrew.waye

I'm going for the MEC National... can anyone talk...

I'm going for the MEC National... can anyone talk me out of it?
Forum: Touring
07-24-13, 03:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,887
Posted By andrew.waye

Why not the Cote? Alum frame, shorter chainstays....

Why not the Cote? Alum frame, shorter chainstays. Disc brakes and A319 rims are nice though.
Forum: Touring
07-24-13, 03:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,887
Posted By andrew.waye

I'd be happy being able to decisively decide on...

I'd be happy being able to decisively decide on one of these bikes, but I'd also be happy if people can provide reasons to eliminate one of these bikes from the list as well, just to make the choice...
Forum: Touring
07-24-13, 03:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,887
Posted By andrew.waye

I'm hoping this bike will never see slushy! Or...

I'm hoping this bike will never see slushy! Or even salt, if I can help it. I have a bomb-proof SS for around town in the winter months. But yes, the LHT does seem to be the gold standard at the...
Forum: Touring
07-24-13, 03:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,887
Posted By andrew.waye

I can test-ride them all, except the LHT. That...

I can test-ride them all, except the LHT. That being said, I have pretty normal measurements, and I can't imagine any of these frame geometries to be uncomfortable. I'm quite comfortable with working...
Forum: Touring
07-24-13, 02:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,887
Posted By andrew.waye

More details: I'm not a heavy guy, but I...

More details:

I'm not a heavy guy, but I plan to ride multi-day (multi-week? month? one can dream!) unsupported. Which means the disc brakes are maybe more attractive to me (stopping power when...
Forum: Touring
07-24-13, 02:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,887
Posted By andrew.waye

Pulled in four directions for a touring bike

Help! So much to consider when buying a bike I want to have for the rest of my life. I have it narrowed down to these 4 bikes thus far:

#1...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-10-13, 09:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 899
Posted By andrew.waye

Raleigh Lenton Sports 1970s?

Hey everyone.

I'm looking for a little help figuring out a fair price on this bike... the bit of information I could find on the Lenton line was that the Grand Prix was a decent bike, but that...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
03-31-13, 09:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,169
Posted By andrew.waye

just cracked the top 100!

just cracked the top 100!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-10, 07:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,529
Posted By andrew.waye

Yeah, the whole thing is aluminum. UK edition or...

Yeah, the whole thing is aluminum. UK edition or something from the looks of it. Still a 2003 with horizontal top tube.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-10, 06:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,529
Posted By andrew.waye

OH NO! The guy showed up at my door and it's an...

OH NO! The guy showed up at my door and it's an aluminum frame! Apparently the 2003 UK model was alum? When I look at the stickers, the frame is designed in the US, built in Taiwan. Horizontal top...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-10, 05:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,529
Posted By andrew.waye

Cool, picking it up tomorrow morning. Canadian...

Cool, picking it up tomorrow morning. Canadian dollars. And for the record, I think USD and CAD are about the same these days.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-10, 02:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,529
Posted By andrew.waye

I just brought the guy down to $400.

I just brought the guy down to $400.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-10, 02:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,529
Posted By andrew.waye

2003 LeMond Alpe D'Huez, worth $500?

Someone is offering this bike used for $500. Low-medium mileage I'd say. Is this a good price? Do I have any wiggle room for bargaining?

853 steel frame, 105 groupo (9-sp), carbon forks.

Specs...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-10, 09:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,706
Posted By andrew.waye

The lapping compound worked like a dream, thanks...

The lapping compound worked like a dream, thanks for all the info guys.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-10, 09:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,706
Posted By andrew.waye

Awesome, thanks.

Awesome, thanks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-10, 09:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,706
Posted By andrew.waye

Quill stem/Handlebars slippage... How dangerous? Is there a fix?

So, I've finished building up a vintage touring Peugeot and am really excited about putting lots of miles on it this summer.

BUT, there is a very small amount of slippage happening with my...
Forum: Touring
05-13-10, 11:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,132
Posted By andrew.waye

OK, I think I'll wait for the 319's.

OK, I think I'll wait for the 319's.
Forum: Touring
05-13-10, 09:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,132
Posted By andrew.waye

Touring rim comparison - should I compromise?

So, I wanted my LBS to build up some Mavic A319 36 hole rims. They are back ordered and the owner suggested I go with the Alex DH-22 36 hole rims he had in stock. I told him I'd do some research...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-10, 08:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,563
Posted By andrew.waye

Thanks for the feedback. A

Thanks for the feedback.

A
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-10, 03:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,563
Posted By andrew.waye

1988 Miyata 912. Buy it for girlfriend?

I am looking at getting this bike for my girlfriend. She's new to cycling, so I thought this might be a good starting bike for someone not ready to spend a load of cash on something they may or may...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-10, 08:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 522
Posted By andrew.waye

thanks davidad... this reconciles the conflicting...

thanks davidad... this reconciles the conflicting info i saw online.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-10, 07:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 522
Posted By andrew.waye

very quick cleat and pedal question

feel a bit dumb not being able to (with 100% confidence) find the answer to this on the internets, but...

can the 3 holed cleats that look pedals use be used in shimano road pedals (for example,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-10, 12:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 814
Posted By andrew.waye

the guy buying the wheel doesn't need the...

the guy buying the wheel doesn't need the freewheel... he is tossing the wheel on a bike that has a motor and will be hooking up some kind of cog on of his own. i think i'm going to sell him the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-10, 09:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 485
Posted By andrew.waye

The guy I'm selling it to does not want the...

The guy I'm selling it to does not want the freewheel and lockring... he just wants a wheel to throw on a bike he has a motor hooked up to.

So, my best bet might be to remove the freewheel and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-10, 09:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 485
Posted By andrew.waye

Need help pricing wheelset

Hi guys,

I need some help pricing a lightly-used wheelset I'm selling. They are from '86, Maillard hubs with helicomatic sprocket in the rear. 36 hole single-walled brushed alum rims with eyelets...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-10, 08:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 814
Posted By andrew.waye

Help with old wheelset value...

Hi guys,

I need some help pricing a lightly-used wheelset I'm selling. They are from '86, Maillard hubs with helicomatic sprocket in the rear. 36 hole single-walled brushed alum rims with eyelets...
Forum: Touring
04-13-10, 06:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 842
Posted By andrew.waye

I like this thread... I'm a newby tourer in...

I like this thread... I'm a newby tourer in Ottawa. Can't wait to do some of these, along with the route verte.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-28-10, 01:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 484
Posted By andrew.waye

i could add that another thing i learned the hard...

i could add that another thing i learned the hard way (and others should learn from me) is to not attempt a century with a hangover. at km 60 i bonked in a headwind and the last 40 home felt horrible.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-28-10, 01:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 484
Posted By andrew.waye

yes, the ol' recovery spin. not much else feels...

yes, the ol' recovery spin. not much else feels nicer than a laid back pace after a hard ride.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-28-10, 10:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 484
Posted By andrew.waye

Learn from the mistake of others.

Never make your first ride of the season a 10km time trial (last time I rode was early October, did zero spinning this winter).

*collapses*
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-10, 11:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,033
Posted By andrew.waye

Yep, it was here I got the info on which tubes...

Yep, it was here I got the info on which tubes were 501. I have sticker #20.

BTW, the bike is an 86 Peugeot touring bike (PXR80).
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-10, 11:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,033
Posted By andrew.waye

yeah, i'm familiar with chro-mo. the frame is 501...

yeah, i'm familiar with chro-mo. the frame is 501 tubing, but the decal on the bike doesn't guarantee the fork and seat stays are 501 as well.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-10, 10:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,033
Posted By andrew.waye

So chrome forks are just plating over some type...

So chrome forks are just plating over some type of steel? Was under the (not in any way informed) impression the whole fork was a homogeneous alloy, and not just plated.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-10, 10:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,033
Posted By andrew.waye

Chrome forks

I tried searching old posts and the internets, but without much luck...

I was wondering how chrome forks compare with other materials commonly used in the 80's (501, 531, gas-pipe). Are they...
Forum: Touring
03-10-10, 12:33 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,311
Posted By andrew.waye

Thanks Claire, Axolotle, and BobG.

Thanks Claire, Axolotle, and BobG.
Forum: Touring
03-09-10, 09:11 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,311
Posted By andrew.waye

Raybo: Thanks for posting your route. I think I...

Raybo: Thanks for posting your route. I think I will follow the last bit from Britanny back to the airport.
Forum: Touring
03-09-10, 09:08 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,311
Posted By andrew.waye

Good feedback, everyone. I think the best...

Good feedback, everyone.

I think the best course of action is to disassemble and pack the bike with the plastic bag Air Canada provides, take the RER to St Lazare, and then train from there to...
Forum: Touring
03-09-10, 11:36 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,311
Posted By andrew.waye

Thanks raybo, great advice. BobG, can you...

Thanks raybo, great advice.

BobG, can you let me know a little about the bags they provide? Are they a more durable plastic? Do they have bubble-wrap or something in them? Could I bring cardboard...
Forum: Touring
03-09-10, 10:33 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,311
Posted By andrew.waye

I'll have to look carefully into the trains. ...

I'll have to look carefully into the trains.

If the weather is lousy, if I'm too tired, if the bike is busted, or the plane is late, I'll see if I can do that. If everything goes smoothly (flight...
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