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Forum: Commuting
07-07-23, 05:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,939
Posted By smokeycanuck

Top Tube Protection

I figured this would be the best form to ask this question. So to all of you who commute regularly or just ride around town a great deal and have to lock your bike up against everything from benches...
Forum: Fatbikes
06-27-23, 05:47 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,876
Posted By smokeycanuck

Oh cheese and rice, the OP posts a picture of his...

Oh cheese and rice, the OP posts a picture of his new fat bike and how excited he is to get out for a rip and if he's not called a "teenager" for the purchase, everyone else spends their time in a...
Forum: Living Car Free
05-30-23, 08:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,149
Posted By smokeycanuck

Wow thanks to all. It seems a basic kid carrier...

Wow thanks to all. It seems a basic kid carrier can be used well enough for cargo and with some tweaks, made quite a capable cargo unit. Cheers to all and thanks for the pics, you’ve really inspired...
Forum: Living Car Free
05-25-23, 08:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,149
Posted By smokeycanuck

Bike Trailer

I can use my LHT for grocery getting as easy as touring between my Wald basket up front and panniers out back. However, trying to use the bike more and more these days instead of the car and thought...
Forum: Fatbikes
02-12-23, 07:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,786
Posted By smokeycanuck

Not much too offer other than I had Pugs back in...

Not much too offer other than I had Pugs back in the day but sold it and have regretted that ever since. I've been eyeing a Wednesday and this thread is just pushing me towards one LOL.
Forum: Utility Cycling
08-07-22, 11:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,100
Posted By smokeycanuck

Quiver Killer???

Hopefully I'm in the right forum for this question.

I currently own a Surly LHT and a Kona Dew Plus. I don't do heavy touring - the LHT is more for day outings and a few weekend hops but heavy...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-22, 10:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 828
Posted By smokeycanuck

Fenders - Size up or Down

Hello I recently picked up a Kona Dew and have been having some struggles trying to fit fenders. The tire size is 650 B by 47 mm. Currently I have a pair of fenders 700 C by 50 mm which seem to fit...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-28-22, 07:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,363
Posted By smokeycanuck

Just an update, I went with the Kona Dew Plus and...

Just an update, I went with the Kona Dew Plus and it's been great so far. Thanks to all.
...
Forum: Commuting
03-28-22, 07:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,007
Posted By smokeycanuck

Problem is the fork doesn't allow for something...

Problem is the fork doesn't allow for something as wide as 57mm - I tried the 60 mm and the sides of the fenders were being squished by the inside wall of the forks blades. That being said, I tried a...
Forum: Commuting
03-19-22, 10:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,007
Posted By smokeycanuck

Fenders for Kona Dew

Hoping the "commuting" forum is the right place to ask this. I've recently pickup up a new Kona Dew Plus and I'm looking at some fenders. However 650b 47mm tires seem not an easy size to find fenders...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-14-22, 04:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,532
Posted By smokeycanuck

Take a look at the Surly Moloko, Jones H bar or...

Take a look at the Surly Moloko, Jones H bar or Velo Orange Crazy bars. There are countless options for swept back bars. Keep in mind, you may have to adjust brake/shifter cables if the current...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-12-22, 02:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,363
Posted By smokeycanuck

Help Me Choose a Hybrid

So I have a LHT that I love and use for longer rides/tours but want something cheaper and lighter to bomb around town with e.g. grocery runs, pub-hopping, etc. Really want to live a more car-free (or...
Forum: Touring
01-16-22, 03:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,634
Posted By smokeycanuck

Thanks to all. At this point the P clips seemed...

Thanks to all. At this point the P clips seemed like the easiest and most cost effective method. If after putting some time in I need to make changes for whatever reason, I will keep this post in...
Forum: Touring
01-15-22, 08:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,634
Posted By smokeycanuck

It would be a little tight on the inside for my...

It would be a little tight on the inside for my liking, P clips look promising though.
Forum: Touring
01-15-22, 08:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,634
Posted By smokeycanuck

Rack and Fender - Same Eyelet

Good day, hope this is the right forum for the question but I would guess folks with touring bikes or commuters have come across this issue before.

So I finally picked up a Surly Nice Front and...
Forum: Touring
07-06-21, 04:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,070
Posted By smokeycanuck

That's a problem right now, at least in my corner...

That's a problem right now, at least in my corner of the world, bike shops are decimated for both bikes and parts.
Forum: Touring
07-02-21, 05:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,070
Posted By smokeycanuck

Surly LHT OEM Bars

My LHT came with what Surly lists on their site as "PMT 26.0 mm Silver" Other than the obvious colour and clamp diameter, does anybody know the specs or where I could find them e.g. reach/drop, flare...
Forum: Touring
06-18-21, 05:44 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,439
Posted By smokeycanuck

Thanks to all for the feedback. I've ordered some...

Thanks to all for the feedback. I've ordered some Paul thumbies and canti-levers but between production issues and shipping internationally these days it could be several weeks before they arrive....
Forum: Touring
06-16-21, 05:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,439
Posted By smokeycanuck

Thanks Elcruxio - I looked briefly at the...

Thanks Elcruxio - I looked briefly at the Cowchipper and it seems they have shorter ramps and shallower drops than the OEM bars on the LHT - both features will likely yield a more upright position....
Forum: Touring
06-15-21, 08:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,439
Posted By smokeycanuck

ALT Bars for Surly LHT

Greetings

Currently my life is such that long tours wont be happening. Generally my rides will be 3-4 hours out, with the odd over-nighter here and there and just lots of bombing around town and...
Forum: Touring
03-16-21, 04:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,275
Posted By smokeycanuck

Thanks for the all the great feedback.

Thanks for the all the great feedback.
Forum: Touring
03-15-21, 05:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,275
Posted By smokeycanuck

Touring Noob Pannier Question

So I picked up a new LHT last week with a Tubus Logo rear rack. This spring and summer I plan lots of day tripping and perhaps a few over-nighters/weekend trips around home (southern Ontario) just to...
Forum: Commuting
03-12-21, 03:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,613
Posted By smokeycanuck

Really like my Arkel Tailrider, well made and...

Really like my Arkel Tailrider, well made and well thought out, integrated rain cover is great. Pretty spacious too. Even with my wallet, phone, tools, a cable lock on board I can still fit 4 tall...
Forum: Touring
03-12-21, 07:55 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 17,055
Posted By smokeycanuck

I just picked up a LHT from Hoopdriver Bicycles...

I just picked up a LHT from Hoopdriver Bicycles in Toronto Canada. Last time I checked stock, they had a few 58 cm (26" wheel) LHTs (complete bikes though). His biggest LHT frame only was 54 cm...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-12-21, 07:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,388
Posted By smokeycanuck

I picked up that little Zefal mirror yesterday...

I picked up that little Zefal mirror yesterday from my LBS and will give it a try this weekend. Cheers.

Thanks MarcusT and biker128pedal.
Forum: Introductions
03-12-21, 06:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 271
Posted By smokeycanuck

Welcome!

Welcome!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-11-21, 08:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,388
Posted By smokeycanuck

Mirror with Bar End Shifters

Hello

Just picked up a Surly LHT and realized mirrors are an issue without having the drop bar ends available i.e. bar end shifters.

Has anybody found a good mirror option without having to...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-31-17, 06:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,910
Posted By smokeycanuck

Thanks to all for the advice.....I found...

Thanks to all for the advice.....I found Tim_Iowa's simple and "right to the point" comments really made good sense to me and has made me step back and once again ask myself what exactly will (and...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-29-17, 07:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,910
Posted By smokeycanuck

Yeah.........something like that seems like a...

Yeah.........something like that seems like a good fit, thanks for sharing. Honestly, I've never seen Orange Bikes in my area - maybe they're around and I've just never noticed.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-29-17, 07:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,910
Posted By smokeycanuck

Sorry in Advance but Which Bike is Best???

Hey guys/gals, new here 1st post. Was an avid MTBer back in the day, my fitness needs took a back seat somewhat while raising a young family. Now that I have teens who only need a full fridge and...
Forum: Introductions
03-29-17, 06:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 467
Posted By smokeycanuck

Greetings from Southern Ontario, Canada

Hey all. Was an avid MTber in my "ute". Marriage, kids, blah blah, gained weight, drank/ate more, exercised less, blah blah became a pretty out of shape now 47 year old.

Last winter joined my...
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