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02-29-24, 07:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 409
Posted By gecho

I was just about to switch to the touring bike,...

I was just about to switch to the touring bike, then it snowed again. A quick temp swing today to make a complete mess of the roads, then colder tomorrow. Possibly getting the biggest snow dump of...
02-13-24, 01:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 388
Posted By gecho

I find I'm better on the narrow paths if I keep...

I find I'm better on the narrow paths if I keep the bike in a higher gear with a low cadence. Of course that leaves me at risk of immediately bogging down should I encounter a soft spot. A lot of...
02-11-24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,081
Posted By gecho

Two of my 26" studded tires are toast so I'll...

Two of my 26" studded tires are toast so I'll probably use my touring bike for a while. Manufacturing defect in my Marathon Winter. One of the wire bead ends was knocked out of place before the...
02-04-24, 03:02 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,430
Posted By gecho

I use my Trek touring bike a lot, when I switch...

I use my Trek touring bike a lot, when I switch to my road bike I'll instinctively reach for bar end shifters even though that bike has STIs. It can happen on my flat bar bikes too as I have a mix of...
01-28-24, 06:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,081
Posted By gecho

A bit of maintenance work today. The rear wheel...

A bit of maintenance work today. The rear wheel was vibrating like crazy on my mountain bike when I'd hit 25 km/h. Turns out the sidewall on my Ice Spiker was separating at the bead in one spot, so I...
01-27-24, 06:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,081
Posted By gecho

We're going to be melting all week. I should be...

We're going to be melting all week. I should be able to get another fat bike ride in tomorrow morning before its a complete mess. The city laid down a ton of rock salt, so the road spray will be...
01-21-24, 09:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,081
Posted By gecho

An extended arctic blast has finally ended. 16...

An extended arctic blast has finally ended. 16 days in a row with no riding and temperatures as low as -30C with a -50C wind chill, yesterday was warmer but the 60 km/h wind kept me inside. Today was...
12-31-23, 05:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,081
Posted By gecho

Towards the end of next week we are supposed to...

Towards the end of next week we are supposed to start getting normal winter temperatures. Still no snow in the forecast. I find -15C less tolerable when there isn't any snow.
12-13-23, 07:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 853
Posted By gecho

We didn't get that last snow. Its looking like a...

We didn't get that last snow. Its looking like a high chance of a brown Christmas here. Mostly bare pavement but plenty of ice on side streets, anything in all day shade isn't melting. Unusually warm...
12-08-23, 06:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 803
Posted By gecho

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Pricey but given the price of studded fat bike tires it has probably saved me...
12-08-23, 12:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 803
Posted By gecho

Carbide is pretty tuff if the aluminum base it is...

Carbide is pretty tuff if the aluminum base it is mounted into doesn't fail. The screw in Grip Studs in my fat bike tires are on their third set of tires, counting the first year they were on my...
12-07-23, 08:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 803
Posted By gecho

The rubber wears much faster than the studs. With...

The rubber wears much faster than the studs. With my Ice Spiker Pros when the rubber is too worn the studs will snap off, and if you replace them those will snap off too. The center row of studs on...
12-07-23, 02:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 853
Posted By gecho

Our 4th significant snow fall of the season has...

Our 4th significant snow fall of the season has just about finished melting. Rain later today, then maybe a decent dump of snow tonight. Hoping we get snow that sticks at some point as the seasonal...
11-29-23, 05:48 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,116
Posted By gecho

I opted for a different kind of chemical toe...

I opted for a different kind of chemical toe warmer. I ditched the individual 7.4V battery packs for each boot and run both off a single higher voltage battery now. The controller with the "In Out"...
11-21-23, 10:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,282
Posted By gecho

It has been staying very mild lately. Combined...

It has been staying very mild lately. Combined with 2 large snowfalls earlier in the month the ground is wet, and won't dry out. So early morning cold means firm dirt, and afternoon warmth means mud....
11-04-23, 02:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 853
Posted By gecho

I looked at my front studded tire and its in...

I looked at my front studded tire and its in pretty rough shape. Once the rubber wears down the studs start snapping off. The center row of studs on my Ice Spiker are all gone, the two inners rows...
11-02-23, 04:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 853
Posted By gecho

We are currently stuck in a wet every day pattern...

We are currently stuck in a wet every day pattern as it gets warm enough to melt a little bit of the snow every day but not warm enough to clear the roads. +7C and rain on Sunday so that might at...
10-29-23, 12:31 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,207
Posted By gecho

My hands are really bad in the cold. The DIY...

My hands are really bad in the cold. The DIY heated gloves that I've been using the past 2 seasons have made riding so much more enjoyable. They keep my hands warm enough I skipped pogies last year....
10-28-23, 05:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 853
Posted By gecho

We got 10 cm in Regina back on Monday. It was wet...

We got 10 cm in Regina back on Monday. It was wet stuff that resulted in a lot of ice when it got cold that night. I finally got over the winter denial and put my studded tires on today. It is rare...
10-25-23, 12:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,207
Posted By gecho

Whew, 4 inches of snow we got yesterday, the wet...

Whew, 4 inches of snow we got yesterday, the wet stuff. Then it dropped to -10C overnight so it is icy everywhere. I'm still getting my winter stuff ready so I might not go for a ride until tomorrow....
10-19-23, 05:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,207
Posted By gecho

The forecast has some below freezing daytime...

The forecast has some below freezing daytime highs next week. One forecast even shows snow. Time to dig out my warmer gloves.
10-16-23, 08:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,207
Posted By gecho

I've been wearing some of my winter gear for the...

I've been wearing some of my winter gear for the past week, with temperatures below 10C. Without the extra exertion from snow I need to dress warmer than I would normally in the winter. Warmer this...
09-28-23, 08:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,056
Posted By gecho

I'd put it on the front since loss of traction in...

I'd put it on the front since loss of traction in the front much more dangerous than in the rear. In practice both tires probably perform very similarly. Even with studs I try not to lean much when...
09-20-23, 06:27 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 7,078
Posted By gecho

In my case no. I'm in my middle ring 99% of the...

In my case no. I'm in my middle ring 99% of the time whether I'm on a 2x or 3x bike. The other rings are for less common situations, a very steep climb for the granny, or a steep decent / epic...
06-26-23, 04:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,268
Posted By gecho

My B&M Toplight Line taillight has a capacitor...

My B&M Toplight Line taillight has a capacitor discharge button to turn it off immediately. For the edelux you'd have to wait until the stand light capacitor discharges on its own.

The edelux II...
06-08-23, 09:50 AM
Replies: 480
Views: 19,431
Posted By gecho

Friction probably worked better back when...

Friction probably worked better back when freewheels only had 5 cogs and the spacing was wider. I had to friction shift with 9 speed once when my index ring broke and found it more difficult to land...
05-17-23, 09:24 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 4,978
Posted By gecho

Consistent foot position is a big benefit for me....

Consistent foot position is a big benefit for me. With flat pedals after putting my foot on the pedal it frequently doesn't feel right, so I end up having to make small adjustments until my foot is...
05-05-23, 06:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 458
Posted By gecho

Nitinol is what Flexon memory metal eyeglass...

Nitinol is what Flexon memory metal eyeglass frames have been made from for decades. I did break a pair of flexon glasses after 4-5 years just from the slight bending at the bridge from daily...
05-05-23, 06:32 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 6,456
Posted By gecho

I'll respond to any wave I see, even pedestrians....

I'll respond to any wave I see, even pedestrians. I don't initiate a wave unless it's someone I know.
04-26-23, 07:46 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 8,235
Posted By gecho

Removed a few pounds of rotational mass ... from...

Removed a few pounds of rotational mass ... from my feet. Switching from boots back to my summer shoes tomorrow. Going to start planting the cold tolerant stuff in the vegetable garden next week, so...
04-23-23, 04:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,255
Posted By gecho

We had a really quick melt even though the...

We had a really quick melt even though the temperatures barely crept above freezing. I could have gone without studs yesterday. Today the roads were mostly dry and it was nice to enjoy the silence...
04-21-23, 03:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,146
Posted By gecho

I've found Continental cores are installed very...

I've found Continental cores are installed very loosely from the factory. My screw on pump usually ends up unscrewing them if I don't tighten the core on new tubes. A core tool is something I always...
04-21-23, 01:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,494
Posted By gecho

Had to push a few times today. It's melting...

Had to push a few times today. It's melting quickly on the roads now. Maybe 2 days before I can switch back to the mountain bike.
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04-19-23, 10:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,255
Posted By gecho

It was definitely studded tire conditions this...

It was definitely studded tire conditions this evening when the snow stopped. As the temperature dropped the slush quickly became a soft ice. I was going to ride in the park to avoid the slush, but...
04-18-23, 10:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,494
Posted By gecho

Storm coming in tonight that could drop as much...

Storm coming in tonight that could drop as much as 8 - 10" of snow by Thursday. But we have a weather shield so there is an off chance the system will split in two and go around the city which...
04-16-23, 10:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,255
Posted By gecho

Snow forecast for Wednesday has been bumped up to...

Snow forecast for Wednesday has been bumped up to 4"+ . I may have to schedule that as a rest day, though my fat bike is still in the garage ready to go, but I did clean the drivetrain in...
04-15-23, 12:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,255
Posted By gecho

I'm going to take my studded tires off today....

I'm going to take my studded tires off today. There is snow forecast for Wednesday but with the temperatures I wouldn't expect anything more than slush on the paths and probably nothing on the roads.
04-11-23, 05:53 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 8,235
Posted By gecho

I went for a walk this afternoon and got a...

I went for a walk this afternoon and got a sunburn, I guess it's spring.
04-09-23, 11:12 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 8,235
Posted By gecho

It was windy all day yesterday so I went for an...

It was windy all day yesterday so I went for an evening ride. Which reminded me of why I prefer morning rides this time of year. Big puddles everywhere, what packed snow that remains softened up...
04-06-23, 10:42 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 8,235
Posted By gecho

Not too often, mostly in March for me. We get...

Not too often, mostly in March for me. We get crystal clear skies and well below freezing temperatures so the bike can get wet even when it's quite cold. Then the garage is warmer than the outside,...
04-05-23, 07:28 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 8,235
Posted By gecho

Saw this on local red it, worse things than an...

Saw this on local red it, worse things than an iced up bike from road spray: https://i.redd.it/x4nwmnpbf6sa1.jpg
04-05-23, 09:40 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,096
Posted By gecho

One of my favorite thin ice videos. ...

One of my favorite thin ice videos. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3O9vNi-dkA

Lucas might have a few tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Fb34bkXRG8 ...
04-04-23, 04:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,096
Posted By gecho

I went through here yesterday. The ice started...

I went through here yesterday. The ice started breaking on the far side so I decided to get off and walk. The ice was much thinner on this side, but I hugged the wall and make it through dragging my...
04-03-23, 05:29 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 8,235
Posted By gecho

Really wet and sloppy the past 2 days. We got...

Really wet and sloppy the past 2 days. We got just enough fresh snow to make a mess, so I had to spray down my bike after the last 2 rides. It was colder when I was cleaning today so when I switched...
04-01-23, 02:00 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 8,235
Posted By gecho

My outdoor thermometer is reading +8C this...

My outdoor thermometer is reading +8C this afternoon. Lots of water flowing while I was out for a walk. Cooler again and maybe some snow tomorrow, but starting next Friday proper early spring...
03-27-23, 05:12 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 8,235
Posted By gecho

Colder today than Saturday but the roads were...

Colder today than Saturday but the roads were even wetter (go figure). Huge ice buildup on the bike. Icicle on the tail light was down to the tire, seat tube ice reached the tire, icicle from fork...
03-25-23, 03:47 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 8,235
Posted By gecho

A rolling bike gathers much ice. Sub-freezing...

A rolling bike gathers much ice. Sub-freezing temperatures and wet roads from solar heating causes the spray to freeze when it hits the bike. RD cage encased in ice and several big icicles. FD cable...
03-24-23, 04:13 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 8,235
Posted By gecho

One nice thing about the cold time of year is...

One nice thing about the cold time of year is being able to go for a 3 hour ride without sweating or needing to drink water. Nearly every ride lately I'll not even touch my water. I usually leave the...
03-19-23, 01:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,494
Posted By gecho

It hasn't snowed much here since Christmas but we...

It hasn't snowed much here since Christmas but we still have tons of snow because that's the way winter works on the prairie. Its been staying well below freezing but at least its been nice and...
03-14-23, 03:38 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 8,235
Posted By gecho

Winter just doesn't want to let go here. Well...

Winter just doesn't want to let go here. Well below freezing and strong winds the past few days. Yesterday most of the front of my balaclava went stiff from icing up. I got out early today before the...
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