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02-04-09, 02:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 847
Posted By xSmurf

My bad, thanks for kindly pointing this out. I'll...

My bad, thanks for kindly pointing this out. I'll join the thread for now even though it doesn't appear to be the exact same issue.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-04-09, 01:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 528
Posted By xSmurf

This a bit different of an issue but it's in the...

This a bit different of an issue but it's in the same vain (this is a repost from another category, I hadn't seen this thread)

Hey all, this probably doesn't fit the category, but I couldn't find...
02-04-09, 01:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 847
Posted By xSmurf

Knee-ache... where did it come from? what to do?

Hey all, this probably doesn't fit the category, but I couldn't find one that was well suited. I've been biking quiet a bit less recently since I've been working at home and my winter rides have been...
09-17-08, 04:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 622
Posted By xSmurf

Yeah I've been lurking on craigslist for the past...

Yeah I've been lurking on craigslist for the past week or two and none of the beater are actually cheap. Frames are selling for over 60$... back to school will do that (there are four universities in...
09-16-08, 09:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 622
Posted By xSmurf

Venting out?

I sort of need to vent on on a mech level if you guys don't mind. I got a great deal on a pro powder coat job for my frame. Yesterday I stripped my frame to the exception of: the derailleur hanger I...
09-15-08, 04:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,879
Posted By xSmurf

And give one to me :p Really, I could really...

And give one to me :p
Really, I could really use one... I'm gonna have to be bike-less for almost a week now. I haven't taken the transit in like 17 months :cry: (but it's for a good cause, getting...
Forum: Commuting
09-14-08, 02:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,236
Posted By xSmurf

How about you convince (err advocate?) the...

How about you convince (err advocate?) the employes to ride bikes to work, thus putting real monetary pressure on the owner! Then you can go to him with a positive comment such as "it's really nice...
09-14-08, 11:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 718
Posted By xSmurf

Nice find. Although I cannot comment on the bike,...

Nice find. Although I cannot comment on the bike, here's what I can tell you for the repair. Craigslist is a nice place for a rear wheel. But your's doesn't seem that busted and could possibly be...
Forum: Commuting
09-13-08, 11:07 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,116
Posted By xSmurf

I've had a couple, none 0kmh, falls while clipped...

I've had a couple, none 0kmh, falls while clipped in and in most cases I've always found myself unclipped afterwards. Or at least with one foot unclipped. I can't say for look/road clips, but SPDs...
09-13-08, 10:52 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,389
Posted By xSmurf

4) 20% of the time, it works every time.

4) 20% of the time, it works every time.
09-13-08, 09:29 AM
Replies: 1,384
Views: 524,209
Posted By xSmurf

Snowboarding helmet, clear ski goggles and ski...

Snowboarding helmet, clear ski goggles and ski mask, DIY Luxeon led lamp and fat fenders FTW! (Taken at the November 2007 Critical Mass)
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09-13-08, 09:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,879
Posted By xSmurf

Just to pitch in my vote. We have plenty of snow...

Just to pitch in my vote. We have plenty of snow and ice here and I ride Schwalbe CX Pro in 700x28C in the winter and I just love 'em. They eat through road side icy slush like butter, don't slow me...
09-13-08, 09:16 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,383
Posted By xSmurf

I still haven't tried the whole FG/SS hip, but...

I still haven't tried the whole FG/SS hip, but I'm definitely thinking about it for this winter. What I can say is that if most of your commute is on paved road and that those roads are cleared in...
09-13-08, 08:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 872
Posted By xSmurf

One other quick trick is to put a plastic bag...

One other quick trick is to put a plastic bag over your wool socks. It won't breath as much (albeit not as much of a problem with wool) but it'll sure make it so you don't feel the wind factor. Going...
09-13-08, 08:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,283
Posted By xSmurf

Ok here's the deal. I was doing 45kmh on a busy...

Ok here's the deal. I was doing 45kmh on a busy three laner some times ago. Obviously at that speed I'm NOT hugging the curb. Moreover, traffic is going about the same speed and people have plenty of...
Forum: Touring
09-12-08, 01:02 PM
Replies: 4,817
Views: 2,611,240
Posted By xSmurf

Here's a quick picture of my bike loaded for my...

Here's a quick picture of my bike loaded for my last touring trip, 800km in 6~7 days to the North/West Quebec region of Abitibi. Sadly my fork doesn't have bosses for low-riders, that'll have to wait...
09-12-08, 09:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,167
Posted By xSmurf

I have to say that I also run front/right. I like...

I have to say that I also run front/right. I like it much, I just do it's hard to explain other than all the reasons given above. Down-shifting is a bit more tricky, but only slightly (with STI that...
Forum: Introductions
09-11-08, 06:17 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 227
Posted By xSmurf

Hi from Montreal, Qc

Hey all, I'm sort of new here (although I've already posted a couple times) and thought I should post an intro. So here it is. I've been a bike commuter for the past 4 years. Last year I also started...
09-08-08, 08:01 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 5,182
Posted By xSmurf

People driving bus size RV's towing their car and...

People driving bus size RV's towing their car and a boat. All this with no special permit, not mandatory inspection and driving it only once a year... those scare the **** out of me. Trucks... not so...
09-08-08, 07:56 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 6,240
Posted By xSmurf

iamjethro: As much as I agree with you, I think...

iamjethro: As much as I agree with you, I think that goes both ways. Sometimes you try and help someone which looks like they are doing something wrong (small-small anyone?) and you get turned off....
09-08-08, 07:28 PM
Replies: 757
Views: 444,508
Posted By xSmurf

Put some thick oil (ie: Phil Wood's) in your...

Put some thick oil (ie: Phil Wood's) in your lock's key hole to prevent it from freeze in the winter. I've learn that one the hard way. Lock de-icer (which I had to go to three gas stations to find...
09-08-08, 04:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,625
Posted By xSmurf

+1 vise... The mechanic had tried a long wrench...

+1 vise... The mechanic had tried a long wrench and the impact gun before deciding to use the vise. It took more time to take the wheels off than to take the BB out. Which is why I'm happy my small...
09-08-08, 01:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 695
Posted By xSmurf

I'll have to agree with the above posters. I'm an...

I'll have to agree with the above posters. I'm an aggressive urban rider and SPD's are very nice for the city. Walking with them is easy enough that I keep them on even when I'm going out and stuff....
08-31-08, 03:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,992
Posted By xSmurf

I started winter commuting last winter. It was a...

I started winter commuting last winter. It was a record snow fall year with over 5 METERS. Never crashed, never fell and yet still had decent riding times (when the winds permitted...) through out my...
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