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Forum: Eastern Canada
02-02-11, 04:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 940
Posted By velomont

Cote de liesse

I may be moving to Montreal in the near future and possibly working near Cote de Liesse. Is it legal to ride a bike on Cote de Liesse or, as an autoroute, is it in the same category as the 40 in...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-09-10, 04:11 AM
Replies: 1,914
Views: 514,264
Posted By velomont

I know it's been a while since this thread was...

I know it's been a while since this thread was last posted to but I just saw it and it looks interesting

Please tell us your age.

51

1. What type of bikes do 50+ folks ride?

1. An old...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-09-10, 03:39 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 991
Posted By velomont

Graber trunk rack/vehicle compatibility problem

For the last 15 years or so I've had a Graber rack for the rear of our car. It has fit easily on a Saturn wagon, a Nissan Axxess minivan, and a Chevy Venture minivan. Two years ago we bought a 2008...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-02-08, 07:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 437
Posted By velomont

2007/08 Bianchi Pista

This may seem like a strange question but, does anyone know what LBSs in Canada are charging for 2007/8 Bianchi Pistas right now?

Thank you very much
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-05-08, 03:25 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 10,920
Posted By velomont

My sincere condolences to Sheldon's family and...

My sincere condolences to Sheldon's family and friends. He has been a wealth of information and has kindly responded to two questions I've emailed him.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-31-08, 03:38 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,464
Posted By velomont

Once I realized that I was genetically incapable...

Once I realized that I was genetically incapable of patching tubes on the road (about 30 yrs ago) I started carrying two spare tubes. For about 3 years I lived in Montreal and was riding Continental...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-29-08, 03:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 826
Posted By velomont

Building a bike

I built one of my own back in '92. I had crashed a Cannondale and bent the right chain-stay during the crash. Once my collarbone had healed, I bought a new Cannondale frame and forks, and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-29-08, 11:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,576
Posted By velomont

Thank you for replying, Dan and K6-III. In first...

Thank you for replying, Dan and K6-III. In first and second gears, it will frequently fail to engage for perhaps half or 3/4 of a pedal stroke (possible more) and then engage intermittently. In...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-28-08, 01:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,576
Posted By velomont

Sachs/SRAM Super 7 maintenance

I have a winter bike which has been running with a Sachs Super 7 since 1996. It has worked beautifully and maintenance-free until about three years ago. My bike shop admits that they have rarely...
Forum: Recumbent
01-09-08, 11:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,095
Posted By velomont

I am 48 and I bought my first recumbent last...

I am 48 and I bought my first recumbent last June. Prior to that I have been riding DF bikes since '66 and I had never before ridden a recumbent. When I bought mine, I took three or four for test...
Forum: Eastern Canada
11-04-07, 08:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 781
Posted By velomont

Any recumbents in Halifax area?

I have been a recumbent rider for about three months now and currently live in Ottawa but am expecting a move to Halifax in summer '08. Are there any/many recumbent riders there? I lived in Halifax...
Forum: Eastern Canada
10-30-07, 08:17 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,315
Posted By velomont

Though I have to admit to being an Upper...

Though I have to admit to being an Upper Canadian, I lived in Halifax from '85-89 and again in 93, 94 and loved living there. The second time I lived there I used to ride two loops that I really...
Forum: Eastern Canada
10-30-07, 07:50 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 714
Posted By velomont

Manic the mechanic in Montreal

I lived in Montreal between '89 and '92 and between '90 - '92 I used to go to this mechanic who had his own shop (a very small business) in the back of one of those old limestone walk-ups in the...
Forum: Utility Cycling
10-19-07, 11:28 AM
Replies: 1,032
Views: 126,368
Posted By velomont

There's a store in Ottawa, Canada, that makes...

There's a store in Ottawa, Canada, that makes their own version of the European city-bike. The Cyclery has been building "Krikes" since 2002 and I bought one in the first year of production (I think...
Forum: Recumbent
10-05-07, 03:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 779
Posted By velomont

Agree

I certainly understand what you're talking about, though in my case I am a very experienced DF rider who has commuted daily since '90 and year 'round as well. I bought my recumbent on a Saturday...
Forum: Recumbent
10-05-07, 05:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 779
Posted By velomont

A question about training

I've been riding a recumbent for about a month after 30 years on various DF bikes. Last night, as I was riding to an appointment on my DF city-bike and thinking about the differences between DF and...
Forum: Recumbent
10-04-07, 05:30 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,129
Posted By velomont

How about "velo-voiture" (French for bike car). ...

How about "velo-voiture" (French for bike car). It could be abbreviated to Vee squared.
Forum: Recumbent
10-01-07, 05:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,218
Posted By velomont

I fully agree with Rogerinchrist. I've been...

I fully agree with Rogerinchrist. I've been commuting by DF bike, as a vehicular cyclist, since 1990 and I am convinced that over time you are surrounded by the same motorists every day who learn to...
Forum: Recumbent
09-07-07, 03:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,791
Posted By velomont

Kick-stands

I need some advice from the recumbent collective as the recumbent thing is about two weeks old for me and I don't have any knowledge based on experience yet. My bike came with a kick-stand and...
Forum: Recumbent
09-06-07, 10:47 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,901
Posted By velomont

Cycling shorts on recumbent

I do, but only on fitness/training rides, because I've got an accumulation of shorts (and jerseys and 2 caps) from my recently ended DF days. The chamois in the shorts and the jersey pockets are...
Forum: Introductions
08-31-07, 03:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 214
Posted By velomont

Hello from Ottawa

I've been cycling since '66, I'm 48 years old and have been commuting year 'round for 18 years in Halifax, Montreal and Ottawa. I passionately love winter riding as well as any other time on a bike...
Forum: Winter Cycling
08-31-07, 03:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,648
Posted By velomont

Recumbents in winter?

I've been riding DF bikes in winter (often a couple of inches of very hard packed, potentially slippery, snowy crust on sidestreets) for the last 18 years, but am switching over to a recumbent...
Forum: Recumbent
08-31-07, 03:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,122
Posted By velomont

Winter recumbent

I've been riding DF bikes in winter (often a couple of inches of very hard packed, potentially slippery, snowy crust on sidestreets) for the last 18 years, but am switching over to a recumbent...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-29-07, 10:14 AM
Replies: 312
Views: 161,270
Posted By velomont

I have, for the last 18 years, lived in various...

I have, for the last 18 years, lived in various Canadian cities (Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa) and have commuted from medium to high density residential areas through or into the respective downtowns. ...
Forum: Recumbent
08-28-07, 06:42 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 962
Posted By velomont

Request Django accessories advice

I'm a total rookie recumbent rider who, after 40 yrs on DF bikes and currently owns 5, bought a Burley Django two days ago because of lower back problems etc. Totally love the new ride but I have...
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