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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-23, 12:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 686
Posted By BrenZan

I was actually considering using aluminum bars...

I was actually considering using aluminum bars when I was at Home Depot, but I realized that I don't have the means to work it reliably at my disposal (all I could effectively do was maybe drill a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-23, 04:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 686
Posted By BrenZan

Sadly as I reside up north these aren't available...

Sadly as I reside up north these aren't available to me, but I'll check out something like Fastenal next time.



Unfortunately, on a student budget there is not enough long-term viability for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-23, 12:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 686
Posted By BrenZan

Where to find mounting brackets/hardware for baskets and racks?

Hi all, does anyone know where to get the mounting hardware/stays for racks and baskets? Most bike stores I go to don't seem to carry them independent of their racks/baskets, so I figure hardware...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-23, 12:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 727
Posted By BrenZan

Eaton Gliders and Road Kings, yeah - I'm...

Eaton Gliders and Road Kings, yeah - I'm comparing it to modern mtbs and hybrids. I guess I should probably get the opinion of a mechanic, though, so thank you!





Oh damn, that's a lot to go...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-13-23, 12:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,889
Posted By BrenZan

That's true, I usually take Leslie's MUP if I'm...

That's true, I usually take Leslie's MUP if I'm heading southeast to end up on 7, much nicer.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-23, 11:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 727
Posted By BrenZan

Is "flexing/swaying" normal?

(I'd like to preface this by saying I'm very technically uninformed on a lot of bike stuff, much less vintage bike stuff)

I've had the oppurtunity to ride a few vintage bikes, all Eaton-made...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-12-23, 11:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,889
Posted By BrenZan

Oh yeah, that underpass part's a bit jank and...

Oh yeah, that underpass part's a bit jank and dark eh

I only recently found out about that bypass over, definitely gonna try it next time and see how it compares

On a side note, do you ever see...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-29-23, 03:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,889
Posted By BrenZan

I've always felt much more at ease on Hwy 7 with...

I've always felt much more at ease on Hwy 7 with the lanes (only issue being the Hwy 404 on/offramp crossing because I always feel like I have to speed up to get out of motorists' way), haven't had...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-22, 11:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 993
Posted By BrenZan

Thanks all for the replies! Seriously, this means...

Thanks all for the replies! Seriously, this means a lot to me, being a college student with no bike group experience at all, so I really appreciate all the advice, even if I don't reply to it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-14-22, 09:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 993
Posted By BrenZan

Starting and maintaining a casual cycling group?

Hi all! I've recently started up a casual cycling group for my town (to promote fitness and community) and have been trying to find people to join it, including local Councillors.

I'm worried...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-14-22, 08:04 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,637
Posted By BrenZan

Weird, most of her diet is vegetables.. though I...

Weird, most of her diet is vegetables.. though I guess not all vegetables have high amounts of soluble fibre

Will definitely try out another saddle for sure, thanks!



Appreciate your...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-08-22, 07:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,637
Posted By BrenZan

Thanks all for the replies, will definitely bug...

Thanks all for the replies, will definitely bug her to talk to a professional about it/make the necessary adjustments! If only it were so easy as a seat change LOL



Any words of comfort from...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-08-22, 02:40 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,637
Posted By BrenZan

Oh huh, I'm pretty ignorant on this matter -...

Oh huh, I'm pretty ignorant on this matter - first I'm hearing about it. What's wrong with them?

At any rate yeah there's probably more she could be doing on her end, could bug her about it -...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-08-22, 02:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,637
Posted By BrenZan

Riding with hemorrhoids?

Didn't know which subforum was most appropriate for this question, but here goes

My mom likes to bike and would bike every day to work if she could - however, she has a pretty bad hemorrhoid...
Forum: Commuting
08-05-22, 09:56 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,291
Posted By BrenZan

20km/hr if conditions are good - don't want to...

20km/hr if conditions are good - don't want to work up a sweat if I don't have to
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-05-22, 09:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,164
Posted By BrenZan

Got the Rema patches and applied them - 1 week in...

Got the Rema patches and applied them - 1 week in and they're holding well! Thanks all
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-26-22, 11:40 AM
Replies: 312
Views: 161,073
Posted By BrenZan

mainly short-range (for work, longer-range for...

mainly short-range (for work, longer-range for visits to friends or stores) commuter, though my bike might be a bit too expensive for that (at least until I get an appropriate lock)



wishing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-22-22, 10:46 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,164
Posted By BrenZan

Thanks all, will order some REMA as suggested! ...

Thanks all, will order some REMA as suggested!

also, I've heard of some anecdotes regarding a patched tube losing integrity over time when left unused - I'm assuming this also holds no water?...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-22-22, 12:38 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,164
Posted By BrenZan

Gorilla glue for inner tube punctures?

complete noob to bike repair here...I've been looking online regarding glues for inner tube punctures (with patches) - I've only got Gorilla Glue at home currently, and it seems the concensus is to...
Forum: Introductions
05-12-22, 08:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 531
Posted By BrenZan

Thank you both!

Thank you both!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-22, 09:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 635
Posted By BrenZan

Sorry for the late reply, but thank you all! I...

Sorry for the late reply, but thank you all! I will definitely ask about it the next time I take it to the shop - I'll check out Toronto Bike Repair if my local shop doesn't have the expertise needed
Forum: Introductions
05-05-22, 09:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 484
Posted By BrenZan

How is biking like on Rhodes?

How is biking like on Rhodes?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-22, 09:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 635
Posted By BrenZan

woah, thanks! I realized in retrospect that I...

woah, thanks! I realized in retrospect that I couldn't post images yet, but I didn't know the image I tried to post remained somewhere
Forum: Introductions
05-05-22, 09:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 531
Posted By BrenZan

Bren from the Toronto area here

been riding since ever since I got one as a kid - only started seriously riding for commuting purposes a few years ago in high school. I try to bike to wherever I need to be so long as it's feasible...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-22, 09:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 635
Posted By BrenZan

Eaton Glider rough maximum weight?

Hi all,

I recently bought a vintage Eaton Glider bike for my partner - he weighs around 180 pounds - and I'm worried about him exceeding the designed weight limit? It's a 19' frame 26' wheeled...
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