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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-13-23, 08:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 288
Posted By skookum

When I shift it into 7 or 8 position I can no...

When I shift it into 7 or 8 position I can no longer access the little socket that holds the head of the cable.
However. I advanced it as far as I could, threaded the cable end through, wiggled it a...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-17-22, 11:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,119
Posted By skookum

It is, at heart, a religious argument. I've had...

It is, at heart, a religious argument.
I've had both, like them both, it depends on what your intended use is, how you feel about reliability, how much you like replacing parts.
Johnny Nerdout...
Forum: Touring
06-18-22, 11:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,127
Posted By skookum

I dump mine in the bin in back of the nearest...

I dump mine in the bin in back of the nearest bike shop.
City of Calgary has no provision for recycling metal other than cans and alu pans and plates.
The dump will charge you a minimum fee. None...
Forum: Touring
03-25-22, 08:15 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,089
Posted By skookum

I am in general agreement with jama et. al. to...

I am in general agreement with jama et. al. to change your route and ride Going to the Sun. It is one of my favourite rides and is much more rewarding than following the GDMBR on the west side of the...
Forum: Touring
02-24-22, 12:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,396
Posted By skookum

I have them on my Tumbleweed Prospector. I like...

I have them on my Tumbleweed Prospector. I like them. No issues. Rohloff shifter.
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-15-21, 01:42 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,590
Posted By skookum

On some of the ebike forums there is some...

On some of the ebike forums there is some speculation that ebikes will replace cars for shorter distance errands and commuting. I think this is wrong for a number of reasons but one of the major ones...
Forum: Touring
11-11-21, 09:30 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 10,945
Posted By skookum

Derail here to talk about random camping in...

Derail here to talk about random camping in Canada.
There has been a lot of controversy the last couple of years about about random camping in the foothills of the Rockies, especially the Municipal...
Forum: Touring
11-10-21, 11:14 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 10,945
Posted By skookum

Probably not a great idea to suggest illegal...

Probably not a great idea to suggest illegal activities to somebody who will be a guest in the country.

In my experience the Dutch are friendly and accommodating. Maybe just ask if you want to...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-08-21, 08:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 537
Posted By skookum

I read somewhere ( endless sphere?) that...

I read somewhere ( endless sphere?) that Tongsheng is about to introduce a new model. I don't know if that is something that will affect your decision.
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-14-21, 07:53 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,817
Posted By skookum

I think that is a common tactic among electric...

I think that is a common tactic among electric car manufacturers. Over build the batteries in terms of capacity then charge only to 80% and make sure they can't discharge more than 30%. That greatly...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-12-21, 07:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,258
Posted By skookum

I have a Jones LWB (non-electric) and it is an...

I have a Jones LWB (non-electric) and it is an awesome bike, but I think in your situation I would look for a used hardtail and convert that.
Forum: Touring
09-29-21, 01:51 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 7,275
Posted By skookum

Crossing into the US from Canada at Roosville by...

Crossing into the US from Canada at Roosville by bicycle, border guard asks how much US cash we are carrying. I have about $200, Chris has $20.

"That's all?"

" I have two credit cards and my...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-01-21, 09:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,247
Posted By skookum

There is a religious divide between hub and mid...

There is a religious divide between hub and mid drive advocates, but if you are thinking of a hub motor, I would check out ebikes.ca. They have many options and there is plenty of info on their site,...
Forum: Touring
07-19-21, 12:30 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,553
Posted By skookum

Went on a hike with some friends on Sunday to...

Went on a hike with some friends on Sunday to Commonwealth lake in Kananaskis country, Alberta
Changed our departure point from the road as we could see a large black bear browsing in the meadows....
Forum: Touring
07-14-21, 12:57 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,553
Posted By skookum

Everywhere in the mountains where we recreate...

Everywhere in the mountains where we recreate here is grizzly country. I have seen them when cycling, hiking, backpacking, but most often from inside a car on the side of the road.
Always carry bear...
Forum: Touring
07-10-21, 05:31 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,553
Posted By skookum

I am going to be a pedantic Albertan and point...

I am going to be a pedantic Albertan and point out that Boulton Trading Post is in Alberta, not B.C.)
Forum: Touring
03-15-21, 09:24 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 11,223
Posted By skookum

If you saw how slowly thiings like digital health...

If you saw how slowly thiings like digital health records have been adopted here, you would think 10 years is optimistic.
I did read something tonight about how the EU is likely to move fairly...
Forum: Touring
03-12-21, 10:20 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 17,165
Posted By skookum

Those things are getting harder to find as time...

Those things are getting harder to find as time goes by. I have an 83 original stumpjumper, first generation mountain bike, that was used on the trails in the Canadian Rockies. I put dropped bars on...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-01-21, 12:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,308
Posted By skookum

I usually get about 100km per charge, city...

I usually get about 100km per charge, city riding, some short hills, stop and go.
Cycle Analyst is telling me about 10Wh/km, which is a bit high for me, I have an 828 Wh battery, but I try to charge...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-21-21, 10:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,514
Posted By skookum

You've posted that before, I love that bike, its...

You've posted that before, I love that bike, its a classic.
I especially like the chainguard. What a cool bike!
If I see a classy old bike like that, I will buy it and do a conversion.
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-21-21, 12:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,514
Posted By skookum

I converted an old 1983 Stumpjumper to an ebike....

I converted an old 1983 Stumpjumper to an ebike. I love it, but the massive battery pack gives away the game. Also all the wires everywhere.
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-21-21, 12:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,388
Posted By skookum

Yeah it is a bit of a weird approach. I have a...

Yeah it is a bit of a weird approach.
I have a Jones Plus LWB and it is a great bike. An electric version would be fantastic.
I'm not going to rush out and order one, although I suspect it would be...
Forum: Touring
02-16-21, 09:44 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,327
Posted By skookum

I personally cannot stand having a vehicle right...

I personally cannot stand having a vehicle right behind me at riding speed all day. It drives me nuts. That is just me.
Forum: Touring
02-12-21, 12:11 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,991
Posted By skookum

Last summer in the National Parks, some...

Last summer in the National Parks, some campgrounds were closed and others opened late and closed early, all because of covid. And there were more campers than usual, so you can imagine the...
Forum: Touring
02-03-21, 03:58 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,991
Posted By skookum

Wait until you get vaccinated. The risk from...

Wait until you get vaccinated. The risk from staying in hotels is low. Maybe stay away from trains if it bothers you.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-21-20, 10:16 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,407
Posted By skookum

As others have pointed out, its a well produced...

As others have pointed out, its a well produced video. He probably could have cut the time in half and made the same points.
He is over thinking the situation. We do tend to pigeon hole people,...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-10-20, 04:35 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,183
Posted By skookum

Nice looking bike. Any details?

Nice looking bike. Any details?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-05-20, 05:16 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,497
Posted By skookum

The number by itself is fairly useless, but as a...

The number by itself is fairly useless, but as a standard to compare bicycle gearing and wheel diameter combos between different set ups, it is useful.
If you can get everyone to agree on, and start...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-26-20, 08:02 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,435
Posted By skookum

The OP is trolling, just look at all the other...

The OP is trolling, just look at all the other stupid threads he started.

I agree adding a dynohub to an ebike is redundant, but there is a how-to video from Shutter Precision that shows exactly...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-26-20, 06:50 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,435
Posted By skookum

If you have an ebike you might have enough extra...

If you have an ebike you might have enough extra juice to heat your gloves.

Tons of discussion of the dynamo/battery topic in the touring forum.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-18-20, 09:21 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 6,194
Posted By skookum

I might get flack for this, but I'm going to link...

I might get flack for this, but I'm going to link to Jan Heine's Myths in Cycling (1): Wider Tires Are Slower (https://www.renehersecycles.com/12-myths-in-cycling-1-wider-tires-are-slower/)
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-13-20, 07:50 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,044
Posted By skookum

Good question. Definitely do not charge the...

Good question. Definitely do not charge the battery when the temperature is below about 5 C. Room temperature is better. From what I have read, Lithium batteries are less affected by cold than most...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-02-20, 12:37 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 12,740
Posted By skookum

Bennies have always worked well for me.

Bennies have always worked well for me.
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-02-20, 12:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,152
Posted By skookum

Good info, thanks.

Good info, thanks.
Forum: Touring
08-29-20, 04:43 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 9,993
Posted By skookum

I saw a couple of guys with "yuge" backpacks and...

I saw a couple of guys with "yuge" backpacks and mountain bikes at a trailhead a couple of days ago. It looked uncomfortable. The geezers say "load your bike, not your back", but whatever.

Get on...
Forum: Touring
08-27-20, 08:45 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 9,993
Posted By skookum

No. The hipsters who are into bike packing,...

No.

The hipsters who are into bike packing, don't have bikes that will take racks and panniers. Besides that gear is totally uncool.


The geezers who have bike toured all over the world and...
Forum: Touring
04-13-20, 03:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,426
Posted By skookum

Bike packing is for hipsters and bike touring is...

Bike packing is for hipsters and bike touring is for geezers.
Forum: Touring
03-31-20, 05:44 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,367
Posted By skookum

Or if you are just fascinated by the technology.

Or if you are just fascinated by the technology.
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