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Forum: Winter Cycling
12-07-21, 03:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,693
Posted By canuckjgc

I've run tubeless for years with stans in the...

I've run tubeless for years with stans in the winter, never an issue. Don't worry about it.
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-07-21, 03:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,037
Posted By canuckjgc

Ha! The winter traffic is a nightmare and with...

Ha! The winter traffic is a nightmare and with the right clothing, it's not any warmer to drive.
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-07-21, 03:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 756
Posted By canuckjgc

This is the ultimate winter commuter setup

For those who commute long distances (20+ miles) in the cold and snow over varied terrain, I've found what I consider the best commuting setup having tried countless different options, clothing and...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-07-21, 03:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 755
Posted By canuckjgc

With so much clothing and such slow speeds, why...

With so much clothing and such slow speeds, why would you need anything? Best protection from injury: lights, reflective vest, goggles, studded tires.
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-07-21, 03:16 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,694
Posted By canuckjgc

Pogies. That's it. I ride in the extreme cold...

Pogies. That's it. I ride in the extreme cold of Canada eh.
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-07-21, 03:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,037
Posted By canuckjgc

Half the battle is figuring out clothing. ...

Half the battle is figuring out clothing. Handlebar pogies are now a must have for me (you can put the hand warmers in them too), along with proper winter cycling boots. I am truly less cold biking...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-07-21, 03:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 623
Posted By canuckjgc

Definitely and it helps a lot if you can find...

Definitely and it helps a lot if you can find some big enough to get over your boots. Best option I found were just the peel and stick toe warmers.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-21, 08:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,684
Posted By canuckjgc

I was thinking the same thing but I do wonder if...

I was thinking the same thing but I do wonder if the big bike companies now have the resources, engineering, manufacturing etc to just build better bikes than the De Rosa's of the world...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-21, 05:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,684
Posted By canuckjgc

Anyone ride a De Rosa Protos?

I can get a De Rosa Protos (made in Italy if that matters) direct mount rim brake with campy eps for the same price as an S-Works Tarmac disc. Anyone ride a Protos? Very few reviews out there, and I...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-21, 05:07 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 14,523
Posted By canuckjgc

I noticed that the wheels are not tubeless...

I noticed that the wheels are not tubeless compatible - what a bummer. Why would they do that? Optimize the bike for watt savings everywhere and lose a few watts with no tubeless option?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-21, 08:35 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 14,523
Posted By canuckjgc

Any reason not to get the S-Works Tarmac SL7?

I found a new Tarmac S-Works SL7 in my size and in green. Any reason not to get it? I don't know much about Specialized or their manufacturing processes. I was considering a Cervelo S5 but steerer...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-30-20, 07:58 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,813
Posted By canuckjgc

New wheels: top alum or mid carbon?

I'm looking for a new set of rim brake wheels for my Cervelo R2. At first, convinced I wanted carbon aero but after too much net surfing and Hambini videos I've concluded that mid tier carbon...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-19, 11:19 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,464
Posted By canuckjgc

Aerodynamic wheels - compared to what exactly?

I haven't shopped for new wheels in few years. Looking for a new set of hoops for a new Cervelo R2. Training and group rides and the odd event. Rolling terrain in a generally windy area. It's...
Forum: Commuting
09-27-18, 01:19 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 23,500
Posted By canuckjgc

Wow you must have a lot of natural protection of...

Wow you must have a lot of natural protection of all your internal organs and femoral arteries if your skull is the most vulnerable part of your body. When a lifted pickup hits you, it doesn't aim...
Forum: Commuting
09-25-18, 02:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,444
Posted By canuckjgc

I commuted for years in Vancouver. Key is your...

I commuted for years in Vancouver. Key is your attitude and mental approach and accepting you will be wet (and often cold because it's impossible to stay dry) but deciding to do it anyway and enjoy...
Forum: Commuting
09-25-18, 10:54 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,562
Posted By canuckjgc

If so might be time to start advocating for speed...

If so might be time to start advocating for speed limits on MUPs (we don't have speed limits here). A group going 40 kph or more on a relatively narrow MUP is dangerous.
Forum: Commuting
09-25-18, 10:27 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,562
Posted By canuckjgc

Many of us commute on MUPs to avoid traffic. Now...

Many of us commute on MUPs to avoid traffic. Now early morning road sessions are on the MUPs in my neck of the woods. Curious if this is a growing thing.
Forum: Commuting
09-25-18, 09:47 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,562
Posted By canuckjgc

Are you seeing road cycling clubs on paved paths?

I'm seeing more road cycling clubs on paved MUPs (not bike lanes, but dedicated paved paths). It annoys me - they are too fast and they take up too much room. I think if you are training for road...
Forum: Commuting
09-25-18, 08:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,233
Posted By canuckjgc

Touring bike is the way to go. Lots of room for...

Touring bike is the way to go. Lots of room for panniers racks and fenders. Comfortable position and long stable wheelbase. A speedy bike is not necessary on a commute - your commute times are...
Forum: Commuting
09-24-18, 07:40 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 23,500
Posted By canuckjgc

If you get hit by a lifted pickup a styrofoam cap...

If you get hit by a lifted pickup a styrofoam cap won't help you. At all.

There is a great pleasure in riding without a styrofoam cap. I ride MUP's to work on a rigid bike with 2.5 tires. I...
Forum: Commuting
09-24-18, 07:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,548
Posted By canuckjgc

I bought the Roscoe and ordered the 27X3...

I bought the Roscoe and ordered the 27X3 Wratchchild Plus tires. Hoping this is a better winter commute. The Rockshox Judy has a coil fork so with some lightweight oil it should perform ok in the...
Forum: Commuting
09-20-18, 03:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,548
Posted By canuckjgc

Round trip.

Round trip.
Forum: Commuting
09-20-18, 02:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,346
Posted By canuckjgc

I used to commute that distance. I used a...

I used to commute that distance. I used a touring bike with wider tires and it was quick and comfortable. Suggest looking for a used Trek 520 - can often be found near new if purchased for the big...
Forum: Commuting
09-20-18, 02:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,548
Posted By canuckjgc

Trek Roscoe for winter commuting?

In Alberta here - last winter I was on a rigid bike with 29 X 2.25 Ice Spiker Pros. Good for many days, but those tires are not great for mashed potatoes and rutted snow/ice on MUP's after people...
Forum: Winter Cycling
07-23-18, 12:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,050
Posted By canuckjgc

Problem here is that there is no road to cut down...

Problem here is that there is no road to cut down to. Just brown sugar, frozen ruts, slop, and sheer ice - all in one ride. Skinny tires can't make any progress. Fat tires would be useful in some...
Forum: Winter Cycling
07-23-18, 08:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,050
Posted By canuckjgc

When Ice Spiker Pros are not enough...

I found last winter that 29X2.25 Ice Spikers were not great in the brown sugar, which unfortunately is predominantly at intersections and entrances to bike lanes. I've ordered 29X2.5 Maxxis Minions...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-18, 02:43 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,798
Posted By canuckjgc

Certainly did not buy it as an investment - even...

Certainly did not buy it as an investment - even in its pristine condition I would likely get $1000 tops.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-18, 04:24 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,798
Posted By canuckjgc

The ride is just so much better on the Miyata,...

The ride is just so much better on the Miyata, but I haven't tried really supple tires on the Fargo (e.g., Soma Supple Vitesse 50mm or something like that). Maybe I'll try that first and see.

To...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-18, 05:24 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,798
Posted By canuckjgc

It's a 2017 GX and the frame and fork are way too...

It's a 2017 GX and the frame and fork are way too stiff, just drains me riding that bike. Miyata frame is much more responsive to power inputs and doesn't beat me up.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-18, 04:19 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,798
Posted By canuckjgc

Gravel racing a Miyata touring bike?

I'm entered in 2 gravel races this year, first ones for me. I've got a Fargo which is a meh ride, and an 86 Miyata 1000 I used for rando rides, though it's never seen gravel. It's pristine...
Forum: Commuting
01-26-18, 10:01 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,884
Posted By canuckjgc

One problem is that she sees it as a hobby. It's...

One problem is that she sees it as a hobby. It's literally life and death: Commuting by bike can cut cancer risk by half - BikeRadar...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-10-18, 11:29 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,075
Posted By canuckjgc

My thoughts on 3" tires

So I've recently installed 29X3 Maxxis Minions on my Fargo. I've never ridden a fat bike so can't compare. I use the bike for commuting mainly, few trails here and there.

At about 15-18psi they...
Forum: Commuting
01-10-18, 11:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 828
Posted By canuckjgc

Yes, wasn't quite as bad as I imagined. Just...

Yes, wasn't quite as bad as I imagined. Just took it slow trying not to sweat too badly. The 3" tires at 15 psi in a few inches of snow are much better than 2.1 MTB tires, and the Minions have a...
Forum: Commuting
01-09-18, 01:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 828
Posted By canuckjgc

Send me warm thoughts today

Commute into work wasn't bad. Temperature this afternoon has dropped precipitously to -2F and wind at 22mph with blowing snow. I'm on a Fargo with 3" Minions - will be a long 10 mile ride.
Forum: Commuting
01-04-18, 03:00 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 8,760
Posted By canuckjgc

He's an oil industry shill and just writes fear...

He's an oil industry shill and just writes fear mongering articles against cycling of any kind for transportation. I've read his articles and they seem to be aimed that the newbie cyclist...
Forum: Commuting
01-04-18, 02:51 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 13,871
Posted By canuckjgc

Relax, sounds like a bad attempt at humor to me.

Relax, sounds like a bad attempt at humor to me.
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-11-17, 11:55 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 938
Posted By canuckjgc

That's a long winter commute and I think life is...

That's a long winter commute and I think life is too short to ride a POS bike if you don't need to. I ride my best bikes in winter and love it. Wash them when you can, replace chains, enjoy and...
Forum: Winter Cycling
08-24-17, 09:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,420
Posted By canuckjgc

Suggest a 29er tire to stud with gripstuds

I'm not keen on the ice spiker pro or other winter tires. Looking to stud a 29er tire that rolls fairly fast but has some traction for packed snow. In Edmonton here, not a ton of snow, but snow...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-17, 10:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,214
Posted By canuckjgc

Anyone ride the orange Salsa Vaya GX with carbon fork?

I'm looking at building up the Vaya GX frame with carbon fork, but I have no opportunity to ride it first. Does anyone have this bike? I'm looking for a lively ride for brevets and commuting, and I...
Forum: Commuting
10-03-14, 09:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 900
Posted By canuckjgc

Really? So where does it say you can take the...

Really? So where does it say you can take the lane if safety warrants it? I read HTA 147 - it's not there at all. So there is editorial commentary.

Goes to show that the rules don't always...
Forum: Commuting
10-03-14, 09:40 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,098
Posted By canuckjgc

Yes it is. I do a 30 mile return commute in Van....

Yes it is. I do a 30 mile return commute in Van. I'm going to give you an alternate persective. If cash is tight, don't buy all that stuff. You just need fenders, good lights, and some mail-order...
Forum: Commuting
10-03-14, 09:16 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,781
Posted By canuckjgc

I have two of those situations on my commute. In...

I have two of those situations on my commute. In my part of the world, cars have to yield to bikes in bike lanes when they must cross bike lanes. It's always a tense experience, especially when...
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