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Forum: Commuting
05-02-18, 08:03 AM
Replies: 2,320
Views: 131,844
Posted By scottsmith

Gorgeous day out this morning & my first bike...

Gorgeous day out this morning & my first bike commute since last September!
Was a great ride, warm & beautiful weather, courteous drivers & no close passes!
Forum: Fatbikes
01-02-18, 03:23 PM
Replies: 331
Views: 81,249
Posted By scottsmith

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Forum: Road Cycling
01-02-18, 03:09 PM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,203,020
Posted By scottsmith

My last purchase was a top-tube bag with a...

My last purchase was a top-tube bag with a transparent phone holder (Timbuk2 Goody Box https://www.mec.ca/en/product/5051-540/Goody-Box from MEC). So far the velcro seems to hold it closed just fine...
Forum: Fatbikes
11-20-17, 08:51 AM
Replies: 418
Views: 157,533
Posted By scottsmith

Had a short but sweet ride Saturday on the Fatty...

Had a short but sweet ride Saturday on the Fatty on some of the Simcoe County loop trail & some roads near my place. Should have done it again Sunday after the snow!
Forum: Commuting
09-27-17, 07:33 AM
Replies: 3,129
Views: 193,245
Posted By scottsmith

Good ride this morning! Great weather & pretty...

Good ride this morning! Great weather & pretty peaceful traffic with no close passes.

Won't get many more mornings this nice until spring!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-16, 12:16 PM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,203,020
Posted By scottsmith

a bike! Going to try out a Retrospec Amok-16 to...

a bike! Going to try out a Retrospec Amok-16 to replace my old Steve Bauer Sirocco Also bought a rear rack from MEC for some light touring.
Forum: Commuting
06-28-16, 07:12 AM
Replies: 3,369
Views: 169,199
Posted By scottsmith

Today was the first time I've had both the chance...

Today was the first time I've had both the chance & motivation to bike commute in 2016 and it was everything I knew it could be ;-)
Also my first commute to the new (slightly farther) office. 34km...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-16, 07:23 AM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,203,020
Posted By scottsmith

Just had a trailer hitch put on my car, to hold...

Just had a trailer hitch put on my car, to hold the Thule bike rack I already had.
Forum: Commuting
02-26-16, 09:25 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,829
Posted By scottsmith

My daughter is nearly the same age and while I...

My daughter is nearly the same age and while I encourage her to consider an MTB, she's got her heart set on a single-speed cruiser. Eventually maybe she'll have one of each but for now I'm going to...
Forum: Recreational & Family
05-05-15, 07:25 AM
Replies: 298
Views: 150,254
Posted By scottsmith

Got out for a 12km spin with my kids this...

Got out for a 12km spin with my kids this weekend, everyone pedaling their own steed. Stopped by the local dock & playground & generally enjoyed the beautiful day!

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Forum: Commuting
04-17-15, 09:32 AM
Replies: 3,374
Views: 192,337
Posted By scottsmith

So glad to be back on the road bike this morning!...

So glad to be back on the road bike this morning! Great ride! Warm enough for shorts & a warmish long sleeved jersey & a pretty beautiful spring morning.

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Forum: Commuting
03-27-15, 08:44 AM
Replies: 189
Views: 12,587
Posted By scottsmith

I've commuted on 700x23, 700x28, 26x1.4, 26x1.9,...

I've commuted on 700x23, 700x28, 26x1.4, 26x1.9, 26x1.95 & lately 26x4 and prefer 700x23 & 26x4 depending on the bike and if I want to ride more quickly on a given day.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-15, 07:19 AM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,203,020
Posted By scottsmith

Flashing rear lights for my kids bikes & a new...

Flashing rear lights for my kids bikes & a new pump.

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Cheers
Forum: Recreational & Family
03-26-15, 06:54 AM
Replies: 298
Views: 150,254
Posted By scottsmith

Got out for a 10km with my boy (7) on the...

Got out for a 10km with my boy (7) on the weekend. He was rocking his new mountain bike while I rode my fatty. It was sunny but chilly (around -10C). We stopped for some hot chocolate I'd brought in...
Forum: Fatbikes
02-24-15, 07:48 AM
Replies: 418
Views: 157,533
Posted By scottsmith

Not at all, it was about $780 after taxes &...

Not at all, it was about $780 after taxes & shipping. I signed up for a free trial of Amazon prime just to get free 2-day shipping on it.

Cheers
Forum: Commuting
12-17-14, 02:02 PM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,937
Posted By scottsmith

Rode the fatty to work today. It was snowy, dark...

Rode the fatty to work today. It was snowy, dark & cold (~2C) when I started then grey, rainy, filthy & cold when I arrived. Had a good ride though.

Side note: Man, I need fenders on that thing,...
Forum: Fatbikes
11-17-14, 12:59 PM
Replies: 418
Views: 157,533
Posted By scottsmith

I dabbled in fat biking with a single speed from...

I dabbled in fat biking with a single speed from July to October. That was enough to hook me but also convince me that I needed a geared fatty. For a mail-order bike this price, available in Canada...
Forum: Commuting
10-01-14, 08:35 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,937
Posted By scottsmith

Calm, overcast & 13C this morning, traffic was...

Calm, overcast & 13C this morning, traffic was reasonable. As of this morning I have exactly 600km on my single-speed fat bike, about half of that by commuting.

Cheers
Forum: Commuting
09-24-14, 07:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 701
Posted By scottsmith

yup! A couple of times, when I've ridden the...

yup! A couple of times, when I've ridden the single-speed a lot lately, I've even tried to back-pedal brake my road bike which was equally unsuccessful...
Forum: Commuting
09-24-14, 07:25 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,937
Posted By scottsmith

a bit chilly (7C) with foggy patches but still a...

a bit chilly (7C) with foggy patches but still a very nice ride! I had planned to ride the road bike but decided I had enough time to roll the single-speed fatty. It's such a fun bike it's...
Forum: Commuting
09-19-14, 01:03 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 16,980
Posted By scottsmith

I've been riding 28km to work once or twice a...

I've been riding 28km to work once or twice a week on my cheapo single-speed fatty (Canadian Tire version of the Mongoose Beast, the Schwinn Biggity). There are a couple of minor hills but nothing...
Forum: Commuting
08-26-14, 07:14 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,937
Posted By scottsmith

Had a beautiful ride on my fat bike but noticed a...

Had a beautiful ride on my fat bike but noticed a clicking/grinding from the bottom bracket area. Not a good sign on a month old bike with less than 400km on it (maybe I'm getting just what I paid...
Forum: Commuting
08-26-14, 07:02 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,937
Posted By scottsmith

What terrible news for you! Very sorry to hear...

What terrible news for you! Very sorry to hear that!
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-11-14, 11:50 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 19,978
Posted By scottsmith

a red & white 12-speed supercycle from the local,...

a red & white 12-speed supercycle from the local, small-town hardware store in 1989 or 1990. The tires were smooth & fully rigid frame because I'd never seen or heard of knobby tires & suspension at...
Forum: Commuting
08-06-14, 07:00 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,937
Posted By scottsmith

Beauty morning for a single-speed, fat bike...

Beauty morning for a single-speed, fat bike commute! 17C & sunny with a light breeze.
Forum: Fatbikes
07-21-14, 11:28 AM
Replies: 418
Views: 157,533
Posted By scottsmith

Grabbed a single-speed, coaster brake fatty last...

Grabbed a single-speed, coaster brake fatty last week. That thing is fun! I was initially concerned by the lack of gears but managed to keep up without too much extra effort. :thumb:
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Forum: Commuting
07-03-14, 06:59 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,937
Posted By scottsmith

Nice ride this morning. About 16C with light...

Nice ride this morning. About 16C with light winds, looked like rain but stayed dry. :thumb:
Forum: Commuting
06-05-14, 08:12 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,937
Posted By scottsmith

Had a nice ride this morning. A touch chilly at...

Had a nice ride this morning. A touch chilly at 10C with a slight headwind.

Got close-passed by a short-bus... otherwise everyone behaved.
Forum: Commuting
05-30-14, 07:02 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,937
Posted By scottsmith

12C & sunny. Very nice ride this morning! ...

12C & sunny. Very nice ride this morning!

Cheers
Forum: Commuting
05-09-14, 07:23 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,383
Posted By scottsmith

Not sure how many were commuting, maybe only a...

Not sure how many were commuting, maybe only a couple, but I saw 15 (or so) other cyclists out this morning.

8 of them were a group of roadies that I see near my house some Friday mornings but...
Forum: Commuting
05-09-14, 07:16 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,937
Posted By scottsmith

13C & sunny, just a light headwind & all passing...

13C & sunny, just a light headwind & all passing motorists gave lots of space today. Was a great ride!

Cheers!
Forum: Commuting
05-06-14, 07:35 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,937
Posted By scottsmith

bit chilly at 4C but at least it was sunny! ...

bit chilly at 4C but at least it was sunny!

My front shifter (friction type) seems to be slightly damaged as it no longer stops at the usual places & was really loose but I was able to tighten it...
Forum: Commuting
04-30-14, 07:07 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,937
Posted By scottsmith

chilly, wet & filthy but overall enjoyable & far...

chilly, wet & filthy but overall enjoyable & far better than if I'd just driven the car!
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Forum: Commuting
04-25-14, 06:42 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,937
Posted By scottsmith

At 3C it was chilly but still an excellent ride! ...

At 3C it was chilly but still an excellent ride!

Safe passing traffic & a little but of sunshine!
Forum: Commuting
04-02-14, 08:20 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,937
Posted By scottsmith

My first bike commute of this year, glad to get...

My first bike commute of this year, glad to get back to it!

Was overcast & -2C with a headwind but so happy I did it!

Cheers
Forum: Commuting
11-07-13, 08:11 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,149
Posted By scottsmith

3 degrees C & wet this morning with a windchill...

3 degrees C & wet this morning with a windchill of 0. It rained for most of the ride (28km) a couple of times the rain felt decidedly more solid... My rain gear & shoe covers earned their keep today...
Forum: Commuting
10-10-13, 07:15 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,149
Posted By scottsmith

It was foggy this morning but visibility was far...

It was foggy this morning but visibility was far enough to be comfortable with my existing lighting.

At 18km from home, I had the 3rd flat in as many rides (not always the same tire), got that...
Forum: Commuting
09-20-13, 07:03 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,149
Posted By scottsmith

light fog this morning but still decent...

light fog this morning but still decent visibility. The forecast called for rain but luckily the weather-dice were wrong again!

Cheers
Forum: Commuting
08-30-13, 07:28 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,149
Posted By scottsmith

loved the ride this morning. Temp was slightly...

loved the ride this morning. Temp was slightly chilly for my tastes (17C) but fine once I got going.

I've been riding without a speedometer this month and I'm surprised to have really enjoyed its...
Forum: Commuting
08-28-13, 11:13 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,354
Posted By scottsmith

Just out of curiosity, has anyone tried polishing...

Just out of curiosity, has anyone tried polishing a hydrophobic coating (Rain-X or similar) onto their bell for this problem if it's really that bad?

Cheers
Forum: Commuting
08-14-13, 12:46 PM
Replies: 891
Views: 97,491
Posted By scottsmith

I'll keep that in mind when I inevitably go...

I'll keep that in mind when I inevitably go shopping for a new bike, possibly in the spring. Thanks for the info.

I had guessed it was a little small but it was cheap, handles nicely & it's fun...
Forum: Commuting
08-14-13, 12:36 PM
Replies: 891
Views: 97,491
Posted By scottsmith

I don't know what you're telling your wife, but...

I don't know what you're telling your wife, but that's only 6 inches of seat post... ;) I just measured it.
Forum: Commuting
08-14-13, 11:40 AM
Replies: 891
Views: 97,491
Posted By scottsmith

Haha, noted :lol: The finish is an...

Haha, noted :lol:

The finish is an "anti-theft feature" which looks worse because of a silly silver-flame stripe sticker. I'm sure the chips are likely from misuse, though infants may have been...
Forum: Commuting
08-14-13, 11:29 AM
Replies: 891
Views: 97,491
Posted By scottsmith

Thanks, those were temporary pedals, now replaced...

Thanks, those were temporary pedals, now replaced with SPD/platform combo pedals (I don't always feel like wearing "special" shoes) but yes, the saddle is ugly... and comfortable... and cheap.
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Forum: Commuting
08-14-13, 06:58 AM
Replies: 891
Views: 97,491
Posted By scottsmith

I'm a terrible judge because I just like most...

I'm a terrible judge because I just like most bikes so I like most of the bikes posted.

This is my current main ride, a Steve Bauer Sirocco (from late 80's or early 90's I think)
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And...
Forum: Commuting
08-14-13, 06:37 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,149
Posted By scottsmith

10C with a light headwind but still a very nice...

10C with a light headwind but still a very nice ride this morning.

Cheers
Forum: Commuting
08-06-13, 07:24 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,149
Posted By scottsmith

The commute was good! Cool & quiet all the way...

The commute was good! Cool & quiet all the way in. Scared a couple of young rabbits that were munching the roadside weeds.

Oddly the township (Oro-Medonte) has now repaved 3 separate,...
Forum: Commuting
08-01-13, 11:28 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,455
Posted By scottsmith

In anything less than full sunshine, 1 white...

In anything less than full sunshine, 1 white light on the bars, 1 red on the seat-post or seat-tube (different on my different bikes).

If I'm riding in full dark I add a light on the helmet too.
Forum: Commuting
07-31-13, 08:00 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,149
Posted By scottsmith

Thanks bud! I feel for the dog & family for sure!...

Thanks bud! I feel for the dog & family for sure! I was thinking of my dog too! At least it was quick & she didn't seem to suffer. Small consolation but it's something. In my memory it's like it was...
Forum: Commuting
07-31-13, 07:42 AM
Replies: 456
Views: 66,082
Posted By scottsmith

My sweet steel Steve Bauer Sirocco parked at a...

My sweet steel Steve Bauer Sirocco parked at a spare desk beside mine. Safe from weather & downtown hooligans.
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