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03-14-24, 02:18 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,589
Posted By b88

My Specialized 20lb gravel ebike handles like a...

My Specialized 20lb gravel ebike handles like a tank. When powered off and riding, it is a tank. :lol:
03-14-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 9,859
Posted By b88

Yes I agree with most of what you said. But the...

Yes I agree with most of what you said. But the problem here is a collision with my bike and a 4 yr old, all fingers point in my direction with extreme prejudice. So like it or not, I give way to the...
03-14-24, 01:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 807
Posted By b88

For flat pedals I use the New Balance 626...

For flat pedals I use the New Balance 626 industrial sneaker.

Description
For men who spend all day on their feet, the 626v2 delivers a hard-working industrial sneaker hidden inside a sporty...
03-11-24, 09:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 744
Posted By b88

In all honesty I could have pulled back into the...

In all honesty I could have pulled back into the bike lane before I reached the lights. At the lights after his barrage I yelled back that driving with a dog on your lap is illegal and he can be...
03-10-24, 01:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 744
Posted By b88

Blasted for legally riding on the road even though there’s a bike lane

Too many kids clogging the bike lane so I took the street. Among comes trouble maker, rolls his window down and starts yelling, why am I riding on the street being an idiot. So I shouted back, why...
03-07-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 190
Posted By b88

Hmm I just read a review of the specialized tube....

Hmm I just read a review of the specialized tube. Someone was complaining the same thing about pumping air in.
03-07-24, 10:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 190
Posted By b88

Anyone tried out Specialized Airlock Presta Valve Tubes

Frustrated to hell with messy tubeless setups. Even more frustrating locating mysterious leaks.

Did anyone give these a go, airlock presta self sealing tubes. Supposedly contains sealant.

...
04-23-23, 06:47 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,255
Posted By b88

More like turned to cement. I still have a...

More like turned to cement.
I still have a sealed bottle and the fresher. I was going to give it away but not happy with this product, so...
04-17-23, 03:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 947
Posted By b88

Had one 10 yrs ago when reflux was mild. He said...

Had one 10 yrs ago when reflux was mild. He said will def book me in for one but only way they do it now if they can gas you.
04-17-23, 01:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 947
Posted By b88

Yes I had gerd on and off for decades. But never...

Yes I had gerd on and off for decades. But never as bad as this. Never rode since Oct. Caught covid in Sept. Doc said do not ride for 2 months. On day 12, out of quarantine, I rode a hilly bike...
04-16-23, 06:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 431
Posted By b88

I installed new rim tape and sealant last year...

I installed new rim tape and sealant last year just prior to stopping my rides.

So today I just deflated the tires, pop one side and topped it up. I have a bad habit of overuse of sealant so it's...
04-16-23, 05:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 947
Posted By b88

If you have Barrett's that's gotta affect you...

If you have Barrett's that's gotta affect you when riding briskly. The esophagus area is usually more constricted making it more difficult to breathe.
04-16-23, 05:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 947
Posted By b88

Not doing anything is extremely bad. My acid...

Not doing anything is extremely bad. My acid issues is so bad hard to eat and breathe from swollen throat. Specialist appt months away. I stopped biking in Oct due to serious gerd. Now I pulled out...
04-16-23, 09:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 431
Posted By b88

Funny.

Funny.
04-16-23, 09:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 431
Posted By b88

I was hoping someone would recommend that....

I was hoping someone would recommend that. Thanks. 😅
04-16-23, 09:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 431
Posted By b88

Bike out of storage. Take out old sealant or just top up.

Just took my bikes out of Storage. I never bothered to drain the sealant out prior. I guess that old sealant is not as effective now. Do you ppl change it out completely or just top it back up.
04-16-23, 06:51 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 947
Posted By b88

Acid reflux sufferers and high intensity workouts

It is stated that any high intensity exercises will make your acid reflux issues worse. Cycling is listed as one of the exercises to avoid, including running and weight lifting. However if you are...
04-11-23, 05:41 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,255
Posted By b88

Oh geez am I being too harsh. Maybe I better...

Oh geez am I being too harsh. Maybe I better delete the giving away part and ....
04-11-23, 05:29 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,255
Posted By b88

You mean Silca Ultimate sealant and the Silca...

You mean Silca Ultimate sealant and the Silca refresher.

I have. It works ok. However the stuff is like super glue if it sprays on your clothing. Chances are you will not get it off. More sticky...
04-11-23, 05:16 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,255
Posted By b88

Thats one I never tried. I just bought another...

Thats one I never tried. I just bought another quart of Stan's regular yesterday.
04-09-23, 07:27 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 7,508
Posted By b88

Ya buying more new tires so that you can...

Ya buying more new tires so that you can purposely puncture the current ones to see how big of a hole the sealant can plug. Then of course Cos of the supply shortage before, hoarding more new tires...
04-09-23, 07:22 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 6,147
Posted By b88

I should had made it more clear cleaning out the...

I should had made it more clear cleaning out the tires, I meant pulling the dried up crap off the beads. I'm even too lazy for that lol. Apologies.
04-09-23, 06:59 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 6,147
Posted By b88

No, I just changed the rim tape before I stopped...

No, I just changed the rim tape before I stopped riding. Don't ride winter. Shook the crap out of the wheel. Air is holding for now. Well know when I ride and out some weight on it.
04-09-23, 06:50 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 6,147
Posted By b88

Won't the water dilute the sealant. Will it still...

Won't the water dilute the sealant. Will it still seal the punctures.
04-09-23, 09:30 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 6,147
Posted By b88

Resigned to just using tubes this year instead of going tubeless

What a pain in the butt. Cleaning out the old sealant then getting the tire to stay inflated. Seating the tires is no issue with the fillmore tubeless valves. I stick the tires in a tub of water,...
10-31-22, 10:22 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 937
Posted By b88

It might have been building up from daily cycling...

It might have been building up from daily cycling but my ankle became quite swollen around the bone area after one ride breaking in new shoes. I use flat pedals and my feet can shift around. It's...
10-24-22, 08:17 PM
Replies: 228
Views: 8,999
Posted By b88

Never seen this scenario before.

Never seen this scenario before.
10-20-22, 11:47 AM
Replies: 228
Views: 8,999
Posted By b88

I think some motorists are selective which...

I think some motorists are selective which cyclists they confront, depending on physical size, age, gender. I find it a waste of time exchanging words with such motorists. But how much aggravation...
Forum: Commuting
10-19-22, 12:45 PM
Replies: 1,683
Views: 339,810
Posted By b88

I never found anything worthwhile while riding....

I never found anything worthwhile while riding. But a couple times I did leave a ziploc bag/box of cycling accessories at the park washroom station, marked Free. I believe one item was a portable...
Forum: Commuting
10-18-22, 09:09 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,502
Posted By b88

I cycle at the gym when they are no classes...

I cycle at the gym when they are no classes scheduled. Have the entire room to myself most of the time.
10-18-22, 01:41 PM
Replies: 228
Views: 8,999
Posted By b88

That's one sorry excuse for a sidewalk, if it is...

That's one sorry excuse for a sidewalk, if it is indeed one.
10-18-22, 12:24 PM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 53,179
Posted By b88

Interesting. DUI while biking is not an...

Interesting. DUI while biking is not an enforceable charge in Ontario or anywhere in Canada. Most ppl don't know this. According to torontodui.com. Unless u are riding an ebike with pedal assisted...
10-18-22, 12:22 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,117
Posted By b88

I been checking for a long time. Strange that...

I been checking for a long time. Strange that Gorewear still don't ship to Canada.

"Currently we ship to Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Portugal, Spain, The...
Forum: Commuting
10-18-22, 12:15 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,502
Posted By b88

Ya and most people don't give those guys a second...

Ya and most people don't give those guys a second glance. Their forearms are the size of my thighs.
10-18-22, 12:12 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,886
Posted By b88

Bottom pair appears to be REI hiking gaiter....

Bottom pair appears to be REI hiking gaiter. Quite a few negative reviews.
10-18-22, 12:10 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,886
Posted By b88

I just saw this stainless steel thermal bottle...

I just saw this stainless steel thermal bottle that keeps liquids hot for 12 hrs and liquids cold for 24 hrs. Always an exaggeration. Made by Eline. Called Deboyo Race. Then they have the plastic...
10-18-22, 12:03 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,886
Posted By b88

They look good enough for attacking dogs while...

They look good enough for attacking dogs while trying to outrun them. Do they wrap around completely.
10-17-22, 11:00 PM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 53,179
Posted By b88

Shopping the site in CAD dollars. 2 technical...

Shopping the site in CAD dollars. 2 technical trail t-shirts cost me $248. Didn't realize posting needed to be exact dollar USD.
10-17-22, 09:27 AM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 53,179
Posted By b88

I can wear a $20. cotton t from the dept store or...

I can wear a $20. cotton t from the dept store or a $110 t from rapha. The rapha t is much more comfortable plus has reflective logos and stripes for safety. It was worth it for me. The times I felt...
10-16-22, 04:14 PM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 53,179
Posted By b88

Ya I should have made it more clear. I was...

Ya I should have made it more clear. I was confessing to my own. Apologies for the confusion. I did click on Like for a couple posts in this thread when members stated people are free to spend on...
10-16-22, 11:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 927
Posted By b88

Have you ever rode back home on a flat with these...

Have you ever rode back home on a flat with these liners installed.
10-16-22, 10:08 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,793
Posted By b88

I encounter this type of behavior on a weekly...

I encounter this type of behavior on a weekly basis when I was riding the trails. Arrogant cyclists chatting away riding side by side taking up the entire path. No yelling out, ringing the bell, will...
10-15-22, 05:14 PM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 53,179
Posted By b88

That is funny! I was the one that complained...

That is funny! I was the one that complained about my waist. And behold, I weighed myself at the gym. I'm 3 lbs lighter but my waist grew. So that means you doing better than me.
10-15-22, 05:09 PM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 53,179
Posted By b88

You are dead wrong on this one. I don’t care how...

You are dead wrong on this one. I don’t care how ppl spend their money. If I'm spending money on all these tires and you are spending money on all your tires and wheels, what's the difference between...
10-15-22, 03:55 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,886
Posted By b88

Last time I rode in the rain only about 30km...

Last time I rode in the rain only about 30km wearing a gortex shell and waterproof cap, I was sweaty. It was about 20C. But given the choice in very cold wet weather, maybe I might choose the gortex...
10-15-22, 03:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 927
Posted By b88

If you ever had to remove the liner (mine was...

If you ever had to remove the liner (mine was Vittoria air liner) to put a tube in on the trail, geeez C…. lol. What a damn pain. And they all say you can ride it flat. I don’t know about that. Was...
10-14-22, 09:17 PM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 53,179
Posted By b88

One of the biggest waste of money, having a tire...

One of the biggest waste of money, having a tire fetish. Purchasing a set of tires, changing out the current ones which were only used a couple months. Then spending a ton of money on sealant cos it...
10-14-22, 05:58 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,886
Posted By b88

I wore a Gortex anorak jacket with under helmet...

I wore a Gortex anorak jacket with under helmet hood on top of a gore waterproof cap. With the helmet tightened down, feels constricted. More difficult to turn your head side to side. I wonder if...
10-14-22, 04:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,492
Posted By b88

I keep a Ryobi battery operated pump in the SUV....

I keep a Ryobi battery operated pump in the SUV. Good for vehicle tires also. But then you have to worry bout charging the battery. However pumping up the tires is a quick process.
10-14-22, 03:37 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,949
Posted By b88

I seen a young girl cycling last week with such a...

I seen a young girl cycling last week with such a tan line. Didn't bother her at all. I see runners on the paths the same, on arms and legs. But I think it would bother me if my legs were like that....
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