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Forum: Eastern Canada
01-03-13, 09:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,209
Posted By lilcog

I was in PEI last July mostly out of Summerside...

I was in PEI last July mostly out of Summerside and the roads were very quiet.Major highway from Tignish to Charlottetown has wide paved shoulders.If you're taking the bridge route you will have to...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-03-13, 08:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,027
Posted By lilcog

Well I did a 360 and realized I'm not ready for a...

Well I did a 360 and realized I'm not ready for a relaxed geometry bike. I purchased a 2012 Giant TCR Advanced 2. Thanks to all for their input.I now have a five Giants in the house including my...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-23-12, 03:59 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 5,971
Posted By lilcog

91 kph Foymount descent into Cormac outside of...

91 kph Foymount descent into Cormac outside of Eganville,Ontario. Once passed two motorcycles down Smugglers Notch into Stowe. The look on their faces was priceless.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-12, 07:21 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,027
Posted By lilcog

Thanks. I don't mind the white/black scheme and...

Thanks. I don't mind the white/black scheme and the price here is $2,600. It will be my first compact and I'm a grinder so we'll see how that goes.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-12, 07:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,027
Posted By lilcog

I'm in Ottawa, Ontario. The shop has other Focus...

I'm in Ottawa, Ontario. The shop has other Focus Izalcos on sale but they're all too small. Dang!
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-12, 06:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,027
Posted By lilcog

It's in my price range and I like the style of it...

It's in my price range and I like the style of it say, over a Defy. My other choice was a Domane but they are out of my price range with full Ultegra. I don't care for Cannondale or Specialized and...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-12, 04:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,027
Posted By lilcog

The shop I would get it from deals Cervelo, Felt...

The shop I would get it from deals Cervelo, Felt and Focus. I already have three Giants and think the Focus would be a great addition. You're right about not much info on them, and anything on...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-12, 06:31 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,027
Posted By lilcog

I am buying local and test rides are not possible...

I am buying local and test rides are not possible due to snow and ice. It's a heck of a deal and they have one left in my size. I am going from a Trek 5200 to the Focus.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-16-12, 05:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,027
Posted By lilcog

Who has a Focus Izalco Ergoride

Does anyone here have this bike and if so, do you like it? I'm looking at a 4.0. Thanks for any input.
Forum: Eastern Canada
07-29-11, 04:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 981
Posted By lilcog

I like Jensen U.S.A.. I think they're reasonable...

I like Jensen U.S.A.. I think they're reasonable and the taxes and shipping are all rolled on your bill so there are no surprises when the goods are delivered.
Forum: Eastern Canada
04-17-11, 06:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 915
Posted By lilcog

There's lot's of backroads to get from Pembroke...

There's lot's of backroads to get from Pembroke back to Chenaux. Look at a local map and find Zion Line. It runs in behind Muskrat Lake. From there, there's a road that brings you to Haley Mines.From...
Forum: Eastern Canada
04-16-11, 05:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 915
Posted By lilcog

I've done it from Quyon a couple of times. Once...

I've done it from Quyon a couple of times. Once in October to Fort Colounge and back (90kms) and then in early summer to Shawville to turn off for Otter Lake. The worst we had was the trail was a...
Forum: Triathlon
10-20-10, 05:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,590
Posted By lilcog

Yup, they'll rattle. Drives you bonkers on rough...

Yup, they'll rattle. Drives you bonkers on rough roads. And they're not good if you like to tuck on a downhill. Look for a pair of smaller extensions that mount closer to the stem.
Forum: Eastern Canada
10-08-10, 08:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,037
Posted By lilcog

[QUOTE=marmot;11373945]I'm hoping to take up...

[QUOTE=marmot;11373945]I'm hoping to take up touring, I think, and I thought an overnight from home to my cottage near Almonte might be a good introduction. So can anyone suggest a nice, quiet and...
Forum: Triathlon
07-05-10, 03:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,006
Posted By lilcog

You're recommending riding aerobars on a bike...

You're recommending riding aerobars on a bike path? Around here they're populated by Kamikaze Kommuters with little or no respect for their fellow cyclists or the pedestrians that share the paths....
Forum: Eastern Canada
07-05-10, 03:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,409
Posted By lilcog

How about Operation Repo? Reality T.V....

How about Operation Repo? Reality T.V. re-enacted. Yup,there's a healthy outdoor lifestyle. I just don't get that they call themselves The Outdoor Life Network when such a small % of their...
Forum: Eastern Canada
07-04-10, 07:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,409
Posted By lilcog

OLN sucks

Only a.m. coverage of the Tour, no p.m. highlights.
Forum: Eastern Canada
01-25-10, 11:59 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 491
Posted By lilcog

If you can,do the Cruise Route.Less traffic(bikes...

If you can,do the Cruise Route.Less traffic(bikes and cars) and fantastic rollers between Elgin and Battersea.I've done the Classic and there's just too many no minds without a clue how to share the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-09, 05:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,044
Posted By lilcog

Do Planet Placids "Hilly Hundred". Did it IM...

Do Planet Placids "Hilly Hundred". Did it IM weekend and there was little to no traffic.From Bloomingdale towards Ausable Forks there is lots of new pavement.There are only a few tough hills (imo...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-09, 03:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,044
Posted By lilcog

Placid Planet

I highly recommend trying the Planets routes. We're only 2 1/2 hrs away and all we ever rode was the IM loop and then branched into the Elizabethtown loop when we go down. Then we discovered the...
Forum: Eastern Canada
02-29-08, 08:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 810
Posted By lilcog

It's not the mounties you have to go through,...

It's not the mounties you have to go through, it's the U.S. Border Patrol.Therefore it would be wise to do your homework and find out exactly what you need to enter the states and then get back into...
Forum: Eastern Canada
02-29-08, 08:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,820
Posted By lilcog

I like a shop where they all ride.If they ask you...

I like a shop where they all ride.If they ask you to join in on a ride you can learn alot about the highs and lows of owning or working in a shop.Lots of laughs usually too.Of course if they have...
Forum: Eastern Canada
12-24-07, 07:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 750
Posted By lilcog

Give the London Centennial Wheelers a go.There...

Give the London Centennial Wheelers a go.There are accomplished tri and tt members there.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-11-05, 11:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,156
Posted By lilcog

Just love my Xo.I've geeked it out with fenders...

Just love my Xo.I've geeked it out with fenders (black naturally)and black cages.With a simple swap of wheels I can do rail trails,some mtn bike trails in the Gatineaus and with road wheels it...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-22-05, 11:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,413
Posted By lilcog

The 2005's came with the Cane Creek chicken...

The 2005's came with the Cane Creek chicken levers and the pedals.I put fenders on mine and a road cassette along with 23's for the road and it's a blast.The anodized black looks even better when...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-05, 11:32 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,453
Posted By lilcog

91.3kmph Foymount,Ontario Canada.Not a very long...

91.3kmph Foymount,Ontario Canada.Not a very long hill but has a bit with 16% grade.It was a blast.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-05, 12:26 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 6,135
Posted By lilcog

Thank goodness for this topic.I felt people...

Thank goodness for this topic.I felt people avoided me because I smell.Now I know it's because I ride three different models of Treks. :eek:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-05-05, 11:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 29,438
Posted By lilcog

It does'nt seem to be one of Peccos bikes.Good...

It does'nt seem to be one of Peccos bikes.Good luck with your search.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-03-05, 08:10 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 29,438
Posted By lilcog

The Eclipse script looks familiar but I've never...

The Eclipse script looks familiar but I've never seen one like that.I'll ask around and try to get back to you in a reasonable time.I've only been in the bike scene for 5yrs so I have not seen...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-02-05, 09:36 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 29,438
Posted By lilcog

There is a shop here in Ottawa,Ontario called...

There is a shop here in Ottawa,Ontario called Pecco's and their house brand is Eclipse.I think at one time their alu. frames were made by Devinci in Quebec and their ti frames were made in Russia?I...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-04, 04:30 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,425
Posted By lilcog

12,400 kilometres.In Canada eh,everything is...

12,400 kilometres.In Canada eh,everything is metric.No commuting and it was split between 4 bikes.Top downhill speed 91.3kmph.Best 15k tt 22.20 min at 40.30kmph.Congrats to all the high milers and...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-27-04, 04:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,050
Posted By lilcog

It looks to me to be a 2005 XO-1.As for being...

It looks to me to be a 2005 XO-1.As for being overrated how many of us would have a chance to ride with or against him in the T.D.F.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-23-04, 10:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 845
Posted By lilcog

Just curious but why not use the box?I drive an...

Just curious but why not use the box?I drive an 89 Chev 1/2 ton that holds lots of bikes and gear.I don't give a hoot about mileage because the monthly payments are affordable.Zero. :rolleyes:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-16-04, 11:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,548
Posted By lilcog

Yes I'm in the obc.I've been riding for 5yrs and...

Yes I'm in the obc.I've been riding for 5yrs and the first was solo. Joining the club and riding with the older guys taught me alot of things that I would never have known.Also I don't think that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-16-04, 08:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,548
Posted By lilcog

I live in the suburbs of Carp.No bike paths,no...

I live in the suburbs of Carp.No bike paths,no traffic lights just go.My last ride was Dec 1.Still dreaming of a plus 0 day before Christmas for one more ride.Are you an obc'er?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-15-04, 09:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,548
Posted By lilcog

Yes there is at least one from the Valley.I do...

Yes there is at least one from the Valley.I do all my solo rides west of Ottawa with the odd foray up and around Eganville.16% grade at Foymount well worth the ride.Saw 91kmph on the...
Forum: Touring
12-10-04, 11:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,560
Posted By lilcog

Cycle Bertrand is on Wellington Street in Hull.Go...

Cycle Bertrand is on Wellington Street in Hull.Go to the Ottawa Bicycle Club site and check for other shops in the area.Good luck with your hunt.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-25-04, 12:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,159
Posted By lilcog

Odd,mine came with Matrix Auroras for wheels.So...

Odd,mine came with Matrix Auroras for wheels.So far I've put on 170k on it and am loving it.I've done mtb trails and gravel roads,things I avoid with my road bikes.Looking to put fenders on it for...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-11-04, 12:37 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 8,544
Posted By lilcog

This all started here in Ottawa when an employee...

This all started here in Ottawa when an employee / friend of a member of parliament died after hitting his head rollerblading.The unpleasantness of this person dying got him to thinking about passing...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-09-04, 12:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,159
Posted By lilcog

I am awaiting the arrival of a 2005 XO-1.I hope...

I am awaiting the arrival of a 2005 XO-1.I hope to get on it before it gets too cold to try it out on the trail.
I've been told it does not come with the wheels pictured on the Trek site.
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