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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-10, 11:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,809
Posted By Alox

BC Rider, Just one more question: did you...

BC Rider,

Just one more question: did you swap out the Tektro pads for salmon Kool Stops? If so, can you point me in the direction of the correct model of pads? If not, it's no biggie, I'll...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-03-10, 10:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,809
Posted By Alox

Thanks everyone for your helpful replies. I had...

Thanks everyone for your helpful replies. I had already bought a pair of adjustable reach brake levers, and the 3-speed (not flat) handlebar, adjusted to keep her hands in as straight a line from the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-02-10, 04:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,809
Posted By Alox

Thanks for the suggestions BCRider (and others)....

Thanks for the suggestions BCRider (and others). I'd already swapped out the flat bar for a 3-speed style bar that places the Mrs' hands in a more favourable neutral position. You're right in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-01-10, 11:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,809
Posted By Alox

Road bike rim brake caliper suggestions

Hi,

I've got a re-purposed road-bike with 80's vintage Shimano 600 calipers, paired with flat-bar brake levers. I'd like for my wife to use it, but she complains that it takes too much grip...
Forum: Commuting
12-27-09, 07:27 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,497
Posted By Alox

No money yet, but I have found some great tools -...

No money yet, but I have found some great tools - including a set of Craftsman SAE wrenches,,, 4 of them, one after the other along my route. Also a hammer, and some allen keys.
Forum: Commuting
12-27-09, 07:19 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,410
Posted By Alox

+1 on these, under cycling tights. Can be...

+1 on these, under cycling tights. Can be augmented by tucking in a fleece neck-warmer on really cold days. Though the Mrs. likes Dauphin's solution (post #6)
Forum: Touring
12-27-09, 12:16 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 23,866
Posted By Alox

Interesting... instead of all the hocus-pocus...

Interesting... instead of all the hocus-pocus lotions and potions, the simplest choice maight be none at all?

How has your saddle held up over time?
Forum: Touring
12-26-09, 09:29 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 23,866
Posted By Alox

I found this thread looking for ideas on how to...

I found this thread looking for ideas on how to waterproof my new Brooks saddle.

Suddenly it came to me: The underside has to be supple and flexible, but the top has to be sealed against the...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-30-09, 10:33 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,627
Posted By Alox

It would be nice if the difference between...

It would be nice if the difference between 'tactical' and MIL-Spec were made more clear.

Just because something is described as 'tactical' does not mean that it has been designed or built to meet...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-21-09, 01:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 739
Posted By Alox

Troutie is a very well-regarded authority when it...

Troutie is a very well-regarded authority when it comes to bike lights on some of the other lighting forums, like candlepower and MTBR.

It looks like he's expanded his capacity considerably since...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-02-09, 11:11 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,179
Posted By Alox

I find it a bit odious that Bryant's first call...

I find it a bit odious that Bryant's first call was to a lawyer, his second to a PR firm.
...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-01-09, 10:02 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,179
Posted By Alox

Not good. It appears that the driver will be...

Not good. It appears that the driver will be (initially) charged with criminal negligence causign death, and careless operation of a motor vehicle, causing death. Those charges will keep the file in...
Forum: Commuting
08-20-09, 03:01 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 3,745
Posted By Alox

I always ask, regardless of who it is. Mostly...

I always ask, regardless of who it is. Mostly people say thanks, and that they have all they need, but on a few occasions I've stopped to:

- Fix a loose headset

- remove / install / tighten a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-24-09, 02:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 333
Posted By Alox

Hollowtech BB for a Clyde Commuter?

My Tiagra Hollowtech BB is giving up the ghost after some 600 kms of heavy, all weather commuting.

I have to replace it, but I'd prefer to replace it with something that will hold up under my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-24-09, 12:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 474
Posted By Alox

Hollowtech II - best model for wet weather?

I've got a Shimano HollowtechII crank on my commuter - Tiagra, I think. After 6500km, I'm getting some creaking from the BB, and it might be time to replace the bearings. I'm wondering if there is a...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-17-09, 02:07 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,615
Posted By Alox

Actually the VPD did that back in May: ...

Actually the VPD did that back in May:

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=546639
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-17-09, 09:14 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,615
Posted By Alox

Vancouver Police Ticketing Helmetless Cyclists

VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) - Vancouver Police are getting tough on cyclists without helmets. On Wednesday, they handed out 30 tickets to riders crossing the Burrard Street Bridge.

At the beginning of a...
Forum: Commuting
07-16-09, 10:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 775
Posted By Alox

+1 calisse!

+1 calisse!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-15-09, 10:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 529
Posted By Alox

Sprung saddle = core workout?

I'm looking for a way to get more of a core workout from my daily cycling commute. I ride about 10 miles, twice a day right now, and while it has been great for my legs, I could use some core...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-10-09, 02:08 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,772
Posted By Alox

Easy: governments post numerical speed limits,...

Easy: governments post numerical speed limits, and drivers believe them, thinking that so long as they are driving at the limit, they'll be safe - in all conditions, and in spite of any variabilities...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-07-09, 11:46 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,772
Posted By Alox

I saw a red runner on my ride in today. I rode up...

I saw a red runner on my ride in today. I rode up to the light, and activated the button to cross a four-lane (major arterial) road. A driver (the only driver) approaching the intersection was about...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-06-09, 02:17 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,772
Posted By Alox

These should be standard equipment at any...

These should be standard equipment at any intersection with push-button signals for cyclists and pedestrians. I see a lot more drivers running reds when I am biking, than I do when I am driving. I...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-30-09, 06:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 420
Posted By Alox

Distracted Driving Law: BC Gov't Consultation

This just came across my desk. The Government of British Columbia is thinking of bringing in laws against the use of distracting devices while driving and is looking for public consultation. On their...
Forum: Commuting
06-23-09, 11:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 567
Posted By Alox

Vancouver BC Bike Route Planner (now w/ slope selector)

A colleague of mine put me on to this: http://www.cyclevancouver.ubc.ca/

I don't know who authored it, nor do I take any credit, but I will point out:

The map can be set to select bike routes...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-17-09, 02:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,995
Posted By Alox

Visibility is nice, but some strobes can have...

Visibility is nice, but some strobes can have another bike-friendly purpose:

Some traffic lights have optical sensors that can detect a specific strobe pattern on an approaching emergency vehicle,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-17-09, 10:39 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,773
Posted By Alox

Some forums are mere forums. Others become...

Some forums are mere forums. Others become communites.
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
06-10-09, 04:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,405
Posted By Alox

Sometimes pages load and the text does not appear...

Sometimes pages load and the text does not appear (or blends in with the background, so as to be illegible). The links are accessible and clickable, but I don't know what I am clicking on.

I'm...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-10-09, 01:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 791
Posted By Alox

I think that establishing pre-selected choices...

I think that establishing pre-selected choices would keep the reporting fact-based. Some samples might include:

- Excessive Speed / Racing
- Careless driving (driving while distracted / chatting...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-10-09, 12:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 791
Posted By Alox

Intersting model from the UK, but the incident...

Intersting model from the UK, but the incident reports are a bit wordy. On one incident report that I saw, the reporter listed the license plate number in a text field. This limits searchability and...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-10-09, 11:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 791
Posted By Alox

I've toyed with this idea myself, in the form of...

I've toyed with this idea myself, in the form of a web page where people could fill in HTML forms to populate a database of observations of bad driver behaviour. Basically to give people the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-29-09, 05:48 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,007
Posted By Alox

Vancouver Police Cracking Down on Cyclists

FYI for any Vancouver BC riders:

VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) - Dozens of cyclists, one after the other, ignoring the stop sign and just pedalling on their merry way. Not an uncommon site in Vancouver...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-04-09, 05:22 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,252
Posted By Alox

+1 6'4", 230lbs (seasonal) I ride 10 miles...

+1 6'4", 230lbs (seasonal)

I ride 10 miles each way, 3-5 times a week, rain or shine. Uphill both ways.

I started when I moved to my present location on a short term contract. I picked up a...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-23-09, 01:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,851
Posted By Alox

Maybe if you lived in the MATRIX

Maybe if you lived in the MATRIX
Forum: Commuting
01-21-09, 11:20 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,292,641
Posted By Alox

Got a dose of Karma this morning. Vancouver...

Got a dose of Karma this morning.

Vancouver has been wrapped in fog for the last two weeks, but last night's sub-freezing temperatures left a thick coating of black ice on everything.

I was...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-10-08, 02:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,360
Posted By Alox

I'm thinking that if the criteria is "driving...

I'm thinking that if the criteria is "driving impaired" then that means that drivers 'test positive' in a roadside sobriety test.

It should not matter how long a substance remains in your system,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-10-08, 12:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,360
Posted By Alox

Beware of Druggy Drivers

Interesting article for all us cyclists who've ever shouted at a motorist "Are you HIGH?"
...
Forum: Commuting
12-05-08, 04:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,710
Posted By Alox

Spray paint that on a wall, and you just might!

Spray paint that on a wall, and you just might!
Forum: Commuting
12-02-08, 11:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,588
Posted By Alox

A funny thing happened on my commute this AM

I live in a part of town where it is not uncommon to see hookers standing on the street corners during my morning commute. Not every morning, but often enough. At first, I didn't see anyone standign...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-06-08, 12:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,945
Posted By Alox

A nifty, if ridiculously over-engineered...

A nifty, if ridiculously over-engineered solution. It seems expensive, and looks like it uses a lot of batteries. I've engineered my own solution to this problem by sticking blinky lights onto my...
Forum: Commuting
10-27-08, 03:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,861
Posted By Alox

I'm not in Portland, but Vancouver gets at least...

I'm not in Portland, but Vancouver gets at least as much rain, if not more.

I've currently got the BR505's on my drop-bar commuter, and I'm looking to 'upgrade' to the Avid BB7 Roads. Why?
...
Forum: Commuting
08-29-08, 12:45 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,155
Posted By Alox

Hi everyone, Yes, thankfully I'm OK - happy...

Hi everyone,

Yes, thankfully I'm OK - happy to be able to tell the tale!

My bike was locked, but the lock wasn't looped over the front wheel. If someone had wanted it, they could have taken...
Forum: Commuting
08-29-08, 10:17 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,155
Posted By Alox

Front QR undone while parked!

Well I got the shock of my life this morning! I started out on my ride, and I noticed that the bike felt a little shaky while turning. I could not think of a good reason why that would be, since I do...
Forum: Commuting
08-21-08, 10:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 497
Posted By Alox

Soma Double-Cross Disc Compatible

FYI, I Just saw this today:

http://www.somafab.com/dcdc.html

Too bad I already bought a steel framed disc-equipped tourer / commuter last year!
Forum: Commuting
08-20-08, 09:27 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,076
Posted By Alox

According to Brooks' lore, the 'professional' was...

According to Brooks' lore, the 'professional' was created for those who rode all day every day, as a part of their regular work. A mail carrier on a rural route (too far to walk between the houses)...
Forum: Commuting
08-19-08, 09:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 682
Posted By Alox

+1 on the Kool Stop salmons. Best brake...

+1 on the Kool Stop salmons.

Best brake pads in the wet this side of discs.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-18-08, 11:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 521
Posted By Alox

Don't use CARB cleaner! most Carb Cleaner has...

Don't use CARB cleaner! most Carb Cleaner has lubricant component to lube the moving parts of the carburetor.

You may be able to use BRAKE cleaner, which does not have a lubricant component, and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-17-08, 05:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 738
Posted By Alox

+1 Also, I use some as a zipper pull on my...

+1

Also, I use some as a zipper pull on my briefcase (so +2, then)
Forum: Commuting
07-17-08, 02:03 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,904
Posted By Alox

I had a wasp fly into my helmet once. He rattled...

I had a wasp fly into my helmet once. He rattled around in there for quite a bit while I tried to remove my helmet. Unfortunately I didn't feel compelled to stop while doing this, so I looked like...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-17-08, 01:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 517
Posted By Alox

Kludge recommendations for hydro discs and drop bar?

Bicycle technology has come a long way since I was a mechanic in the early '90s!

This may be a problem in the 'nice to have' category, but here goes:

I commute year-round in Vancouver, Canada....
Forum: Commuting
07-16-08, 05:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,346
Posted By Alox

Welcome Supercycle62, I left Ontario 5...

Welcome Supercycle62,

I left Ontario 5 years ago, and took up bike commuting here in Vancouver, year round. When I first arrived, I was working on a contract, so all I had was a bike. I actually...
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