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Forum: Road Cycling
01-03-24, 10:34 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,621
Posted By canamdad

You Tube video of BikeInn warehouse visit

Path Less Pedalled just did an in person visit to the warehouse in Spain.. They were placing an in person order. Looks like a big operation. Have ordered a couple of times for delivery to Canada in...
10-29-23, 08:41 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,531
Posted By canamdad

Maybe these would work?

https://www.groundeffect.co.nz/collections/all-products/products/helter-skelters-waterproof-rain-pants
Forum: Touring
06-04-22, 02:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,639
Posted By canamdad

Check out Rideau Lakes Cycling Tour put on by...

Check out Rideau Lakes Cycling Tour put on by Ottawa Bicycle Club for possible routes Kingston-Ottawa
12-13-21, 05:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,463
Posted By canamdad

My Norco Search came equipped with Tiagra levers...

My Norco Search came equipped with Tiagra levers and TRP Spyres so that combination certainly works.
Forum: Touring
09-20-21, 05:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 901
Posted By canamdad

Well, I did this ride around the lake last week...

Well, I did this ride around the lake last week and it was great! I left my car in one of the Véloroutes des Bleuets authorized parking places that are scattered around the lake (mine at...
Forum: Touring
09-07-21, 04:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 901
Posted By canamdad

Thanks! I never would have thought about that as...

Thanks! I never would have thought about that as our airport parking rates are $5.00 for 30 minutes!
Forum: Touring
08-28-21, 02:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 901
Posted By canamdad

Multi day parking for tour around Lac St Jean, QC

I'm doing a 4 or 5 day tour on the Véloroute des Bleuets around Lac Saint Jean in QC and need to leave a car somewhere while I'm gone. According to the official guide book from the V des B, there are...
08-22-21, 12:19 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,717
Posted By canamdad

If you're using a cardboard box,I found it...

If you're using a cardboard box,I found it advantageous to Gorilla tape the entire outside bottom of the box and a few inches up along the sides and ends as well. This reinforces a critical area of...
03-13-21, 02:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 876
Posted By canamdad

Do a search for Wellgo WPD 95B. I think that's...

Do a search for Wellgo WPD 95B. I think that's what you're looking for. Cheers
02-10-21, 02:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,171
Posted By canamdad

Not sure whether you are referring to brake lever...

Not sure whether you are referring to brake lever hoods or handlebar tape. Handlebar tape is non-specific to the make/model of your handlebars. Brake lever hoods are specific to the make/model of...
Forum: Touring
02-01-21, 05:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,628
Posted By canamdad

crazyguyonabike.com might be helpful. You can...

crazyguyonabike.com might be helpful. You can search for tours in Portugal
Forum: Road Cycling
11-12-20, 04:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,477
Posted By canamdad

I'm a cycling instructor with the City of Ottawa,...

I'm a cycling instructor with the City of Ottawa, just letting you know that the city has private lessons available in its Learn to Ride (LTR) program. You can use this link to find out a little more...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-26-20, 06:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,278
Posted By canamdad

Michelin Latex tubes come in a 60mm valve size....

Michelin Latex tubes come in a 60mm valve size. Chain Reaction has them but probably available through US distributor as well. They are marked as 22 to 23 mm but I've used them for years in 28mm...
09-16-20, 06:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 24,552
Posted By canamdad

Had a persistent clicking on my Giant Defy when I...

Had a persistent clicking on my Giant Defy when I was out of the saddle. Did all the usual things but it was still there. Put a drop of dry lube on the spoke crosses and voila, no more clicking....
Forum: Touring
09-16-20, 06:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,422
Posted By canamdad

crazyguyonabike.com might be helpful

crazyguyonabike.com might be helpful
08-14-20, 06:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 828
Posted By canamdad

TBH, the best place to order parts in Canada is...

TBH, the best place to order parts in Canada is from the UK! I use Merlin Cycles and Chain Reaction Cycles but there are others depending on what you're looking for. Parts IME are not subject to duty...
07-23-20, 03:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 744
Posted By canamdad

Contact trirudy.com - I'm sure members have had...

Contact trirudy.com - I'm sure members have had bike fits done in Ottawa
07-05-20, 05:36 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 10,470
Posted By canamdad

$67.75 CAD by my calculator but chances are your...

$67.75 CAD by my calculator but chances are your bank would charge you more.
Forum: Touring
11-11-19, 03:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,403
Posted By canamdad

Take a look at this link:...

Take a look at this link: https://gatineautremblant.ca This is an organized ride from Gatineau (just over the bridge from Ottawa) to Tremblant that takes place in early June. There's a link there...
09-17-19, 11:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,512
Posted By canamdad

I don't live in NS but was out there visiting...

I don't live in NS but was out there visiting this summer and had a great ride with the Centennial Cycling Club in Kentville/Wolfville area. Really nice folks- just google them and see if it's...
08-22-19, 07:01 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 12,094
Posted By canamdad

Interloc Racing Design makes Campagnolo...

Interloc Racing Design makes Campagnolo compatible 10 Speed cassettes. I have 46/34 front on one of my bikes and a 12-32 back. Should be able to use one of these cassettes with 50/34 chainrings. If...
Forum: Touring
04-18-19, 07:01 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,368
Posted By canamdad

You could give this forum a post-...

You could give this forum a post- https://forum.cyclinguk.org- it's in the UK and people on it are cycling on the continent all the time.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-26-18, 06:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,850
Posted By canamdad

I used to buy a fair amount from Ribble but they...

I used to buy a fair amount from Ribble but they were bought by new owners not so long ago and their selection seems to have suffered. Also, they are now charging shipping which can still work out if...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-26-18, 06:08 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,565
Posted By canamdad

If you are up for a trip to the French Pyrenees,...

If you are up for a trip to the French Pyrenees, I can heartily recommend this place: Cycle lodge Les Deux Vélos - Hotel in the French Pyrenees (http://www.lesdeuxvelos.com/en/) I've been there a...
07-14-18, 05:33 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,297
Posted By canamdad

The overtaking cyclist was negligent in not...

The overtaking cyclist was negligent in not alerting you that he was passing (verbal or bell) but you always have to shoulder check first before making a left hand turn and then signal.
Forum: Touring
07-12-18, 03:36 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,916
Posted By canamdad

If you are bringing it back yourself and out of...

If you are bringing it back yourself and out of Canada for 48 hours, you have a $800 CAD allowance on goods being brought back from US. I have friends in the US to whom I ship goods purchased on...
Forum: Touring
06-13-18, 11:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,153
Posted By canamdad

This would be a good start:...

This would be a good start: https://www.crazyguyonabike.com Lots of journals of actual cycle tours in that area and perhaps even at that time of year.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-18, 03:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,100
Posted By canamdad

Forgot to mention the road up to Maroon Bells-...

Forgot to mention the road up to Maroon Bells- lovely- check to see if it's open.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-18, 03:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,100
Posted By canamdad

If you ride beyond Aspen, you can see how far up...

If you ride beyond Aspen, you can see how far up Independence Pass you can get before it's closed to snow (check at Aspen LBS). Going from Carbondale towards Redstone on CO 133 you can climb McClure...
04-15-18, 02:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 647
Posted By canamdad

SJS Cycles has quite a few Kool Stop cantilever...

SJS Cycles has quite a few Kool Stop cantilever pads. Might be worth a look even if you buy them from your LBS
Forum: Touring
03-28-18, 06:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,060
Posted By canamdad

If you live in Canada (or close to it in the US)...

If you live in Canada (or close to it in the US) Air Transat has lots of flights to Europe at good prices and will take bikes in boxes (or their own plastic bags) for $30. CAD each way and a 32 KG...
Forum: Touring
03-14-18, 03:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,095
Posted By canamdad

Used Airtransat twice - MTL to Venice, MTL to...

Used Airtransat twice - MTL to Venice, MTL to Toulouse. I travel with a coupled bike so bike box is within max dimensions and weight as the allowance for free first bag. They always want to know...
03-04-18, 08:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 19,256
Posted By canamdad

I have both UT & PT cranksets on different bikes....

I have both UT & PT cranksets on different bikes. UT is easier to pull out but need a bearing puller with thin feet if you want to replace bearings. I haven't needed to do that - mine are fine and...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-18, 08:24 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 13,299
Posted By canamdad

The box my Potenza brakes came in was labelled as...

The box my Potenza brakes came in was labelled as made in Taiwan. I also bought some bearings for a Chorus Ultra Torque crankset and the box was labelled made in China but the bearings inside in a...
02-07-18, 08:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,436
Posted By canamdad

I have one of these. You just twist the black...

I have one of these. You just twist the black shaft and you can zero out the scale. So, looking down at the scale from the top, twist the shaft in a clockwise direction and watch the indicator as it...
Forum: Touring
01-07-18, 07:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,911
Posted By canamdad

Here's the link to Cycling UK Forum (formerly...

Here's the link to Cycling UK Forum (formerly known as CTC): https://forum.cyclinguk.org
Forum: Road Cycling
11-07-17, 04:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,729
Posted By canamdad

Sugoi ownership

Still Canadian (but of course manufactured off-shore). Owned by Dorel Industries (Cannondale & others)
09-10-17, 06:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,248
Posted By canamdad

I don't know what your present Veloce set up is...

I don't know what your present Veloce set up is but you might want to look at IRD Campagnolo compatible cassettes (10-Speed Elite Road Cassette (Campy-Compatible) ? Interloc Racing Design / IRD...
08-23-17, 03:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 509
Posted By canamdad

We used to live in Hurley and rode regularly...

We used to live in Hurley and rode regularly along Thames to Marlow and occasionally west to Henley.
I would say best done on hybrid or something that takes wider than typical road tyres- rough and...
Forum: Touring
08-16-17, 04:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,907
Posted By canamdad

If you haven't already posted on these, Cycling...

If you haven't already posted on these, Cycling UK and Bike Radar forums are UK based and you might find additional info there.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-17, 01:27 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,178
Posted By canamdad

Yes, those do look good but expensive...

Yes, those do look good but expensive particularly for 2 sets! Think I'll be just using cages for a while longer at least.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-17, 05:56 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,178
Posted By canamdad

I have a couple of travel bikes (S&S and Ritchey...

I have a couple of travel bikes (S&S and Ritchey Breakaway) so I've long been thinking that a cageless bottle setup would be nice for packing up and assembling my bike. After a 7 hour flight through...
08-01-17, 07:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,697
Posted By canamdad

Ah, yes- knackered I've heard often and...

Ah, yes- knackered I've heard often and experienced it as well! Thanks!
07-30-17, 03:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,697
Posted By canamdad

a bit 'cream crackered', as we say in Blighty .. ...

a bit 'cream crackered', as we say in Blighty ..
Lived in UK for 5 years but never heard this before but I'm curious to know what it means- could you be so kind to give me a translation?!
07-06-17, 02:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,847
Posted By canamdad

Blimey, you're on a North American forum...

Blimey, you're on a North American forum (primarily) Try here BikeRadar Forum - Index page (http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/) or google UK Cycling forums and you'll be on the right side of the pond.
06-29-17, 04:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 431
Posted By canamdad

If your Xenon shifters are 9 speed, they will...

If your Xenon shifters are 9 speed, they will work with Veloce 9 speed cassette.
Forum: Touring
06-12-17, 05:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,119
Posted By canamdad

I sure wouldn't drive to Ohio from Boston with VT...

I sure wouldn't drive to Ohio from Boston with VT & NH a short ways away. Each to his/her own obviously, but much better cycling IMHO in New England. In VT, for instance, base out of Middlebury, VT...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-17, 05:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,337
Posted By canamdad

355 km for the weekend- Ottawa, ON to Kingston,...

355 km for the weekend- Ottawa, ON to Kingston, ON on Saturday and back on Sunday along with 2000 others on Rideau Lakes Cycle Tour. Nice weather for both days although Sunday hit 32 C with heat...
Forum: Touring
05-22-17, 10:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,545
Posted By canamdad

You can check out this site for lots on info on...

You can check out this site for lots on info on cycle touring in general and Norway in particular.
crazyguyonabike.com: Bicycle Touring: A place for bicycle tourists and their journals...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-17, 07:04 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 12,509
Posted By canamdad

Oakley for me. After 15 years, my RX M frame...

Oakley for me. After 15 years, my RX M frame lenses (not the RX lens but the surrounding part that they are set into) had been super glued maybe ten times and finally disintegrated after climbing the...
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