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Forum: Mountain Biking
07-11-22, 10:23 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 53,468
Posted By Sheik_Yerbouti

I found a somewhat functional BRC mountain bike...

I found a somewhat functional BRC mountain bike for free on Kijiji a couple years ago. I cleaned everything up, removed a bunch of rust, threw on some old parts I had lying around and now I use it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-12-15, 02:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 948
Posted By Sheik_Yerbouti

Good point, I've only used those types of gears...

Good point, I've only used those types of gears when I want to go recklessly fast downhill.


To everyone else, thanks for all the help. I think I'm going to pick up some cheap cassettes and see...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-12-15, 11:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 948
Posted By Sheik_Yerbouti

Replacing ultegra Cassette with Deore

Here's the deal. I was given a nice Reynolds 853 frame with an ultegra 6500 9-speed groupset on it; a nice old Schwinn Peloton from '99. The bike was owned by a very strong man who raced it, and...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-07-14, 10:23 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 81,768
Posted By Sheik_Yerbouti

When this thread started I still had hair on my...

When this thread started I still had hair on my head. I love V-Brakes, no annoying brake chatter on carbon forks.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-15-13, 11:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 33,359
Posted By Sheik_Yerbouti

If you're in Calgary you should check out...

If you're in Calgary you should check out bikebike on 17th ave. You'll get excellent service. In Calgary, the pathways get pretty bumpy from the winter so you'll want some fatter rubber and even...
Forum: Western Canada
08-16-12, 08:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 890
Posted By Sheik_Yerbouti

While I don't know of a straight touring club,...

While I don't know of a straight touring club, there are a few clubs which focus on recreational riding. I would check out the Elbow Valley Cycling Club at http://www.elbowvalleycc.org/ . And the...
Forum: Commuting
06-17-12, 07:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,643
Posted By Sheik_Yerbouti

Mavic Open Pro rims with Ultegra Hubs. I don't...

Mavic Open Pro rims with Ultegra Hubs. I don't have a cassette on the unused wheel, I found it quite easy to move cassettes between wheels.
Forum: Triathlon
10-09-11, 09:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 583
Posted By Sheik_Yerbouti

http://www.tri-talk.com/Top20.asp It's a bit...

http://www.tri-talk.com/Top20.asp

It's a bit old
Forum: Commuting
09-11-11, 09:39 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,235
Posted By Sheik_Yerbouti

Teach junior high science and social studies....

Teach junior high science and social studies. Discussed components with a grade 7 girl the other day, then how awesome her father's new Cervelo TT bike is.
Forum: Commuting
09-05-11, 09:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,632
Posted By Sheik_Yerbouti

Newer is always better. Go with the 11. Until...

Newer is always better. Go with the 11. Until something newer comes out which will be better.
Forum: Western Canada
07-29-11, 11:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,243
Posted By Sheik_Yerbouti

Order from England. Usually a better deal than...

Order from England. Usually a better deal than the US. I like http://www.chainreactioncycles.com . Sometimes your lbs will be able to get parts in on a better deal.
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-09-11, 10:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 527
Posted By Sheik_Yerbouti

Riding a bike isn't that paleo, I think you need...

Riding a bike isn't that paleo, I think you need to give it up and run barefoot instead. Eat berries and small animals you find along the way. Avoid large cats that might eat you.
Forum: Western Canada
11-28-10, 02:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 992
Posted By Sheik_Yerbouti

Did anyone do the one last year? Was it worth it?

Did anyone do the one last year? Was it worth it?
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-16-10, 02:31 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,509
Posted By Sheik_Yerbouti

Still using my Magicshine. Figure riding a bike...

Still using my Magicshine. Figure riding a bike is more dangerous than using the battery packs
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-31-10, 02:57 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,948
Posted By Sheik_Yerbouti

Not me, I love clipless 3 seasons, but on those...

Not me, I love clipless 3 seasons, but on those really cold days there is no way. On the plus side the pathways are usually pretty clear when it's below -20c (-4f)
Forum: Road Cycling
10-29-10, 11:22 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,210
Posted By Sheik_Yerbouti

For males, it depends on the distance only. The...

For males, it depends on the distance only. The more testosterone, the more power for shorter high speed races, however it is a trade off for endurance. Young guys have more of the hormone. I recall...
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-24-10, 10:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,102
Posted By Sheik_Yerbouti

Haha 50 F is a summer morning up here. and the...

Haha 50 F is a summer morning up here. and the daytime high for nice weather fall/spring riding.
Forum: Winter Cycling
08-31-10, 10:16 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 5,632
Posted By Sheik_Yerbouti

The mixed blessing about Calgary is the chinook....

The mixed blessing about Calgary is the chinook. It's wonderful when it melts the snow and drys out the roads, and you can ride your road bike in warm clothing and enjoy a sunny day. It sucks when...
Forum: Winter Cycling
08-24-10, 01:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 857
Posted By Sheik_Yerbouti

I don't think it's worth the money to buy winter...

I don't think it's worth the money to buy winter cycling shoes. I just wear my hiking boots. If something goes wrong, you want to be able to walk in the shoes, and you don't want your feet to get...
Forum: Winter Cycling
08-20-10, 09:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 857
Posted By Sheik_Yerbouti

I'm using an old Rigid MTB for winter commuting....

I'm using an old Rigid MTB for winter commuting. Over the years all the components have died so it is now a fixed gear ride. I've had everything go wrong in Calgary's winter climate except a fixed...
Forum: Western Canada
08-10-10, 07:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,638
Posted By Sheik_Yerbouti

Check out Bikebike bike shop. They organize rides...

Check out Bikebike bike shop. They organize rides with cruisers in mind. Oh, and http://www.veloplzen.org/ would be good too.
Forum: Western Canada
07-24-10, 10:14 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,615
Posted By Sheik_Yerbouti

Hear, hear!

Hear, hear!
Forum: Western Canada
07-23-10, 01:49 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,615
Posted By Sheik_Yerbouti

I own property in BC, and I get the OP full...

I own property in BC, and I get the OP full permission to ride without a helmet, smoke as much weed as he wants, and do whatever he wants just as long as he doesn't hurt anyone else. I'm not an...
Forum: Winter Cycling
06-12-10, 01:16 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,811
Posted By Sheik_Yerbouti

Didn't work My freehub: Froze on one of coldest...

Didn't work
My freehub: Froze on one of coldest days of the year -30 or so. Going downhill coasting caused the freeze-up - not fun, but I was near work so I pushed.
Ski Goggles - always fogged up...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-10, 03:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,055
Posted By Sheik_Yerbouti

Most trekking bars are designed to fit ATB and...

Most trekking bars are designed to fit ATB and Hybrid shifters, brakes, and grips. Most also have a 24.5mm stem clamp size, which is again in the ATB/Hybrid area. I found them comfortable with plenty...
Forum: Winter Cycling
06-05-10, 03:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,170
Posted By Sheik_Yerbouti

I find that they all suck in the winter here in...

I find that they all suck in the winter here in Calgary. I did switch my original cantis from the 20 yr old mtb I'm riding to the super-cheap v-brakes they sell at Canadian Tire, price is right, and...
Forum: Commuting
06-01-10, 12:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,431
Posted By Sheik_Yerbouti

Re-Thread it after you cut it. ;)

Re-Thread it after you cut it. ;)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-10, 01:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 857
Posted By Sheik_Yerbouti

It won't because even though the tire deforms on...

It won't because even though the tire deforms on the ground more with less pressure, you're still dealing with a similar amount of rubber going around. The thick tread on the bottoms of tires won't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-10, 02:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 857
Posted By Sheik_Yerbouti

no

no
Forum: Living Car Free
05-13-10, 03:57 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,727
Posted By Sheik_Yerbouti

1 word: Horses.

1 word: Horses.
Forum: Western Canada
03-13-10, 11:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 403
Posted By Sheik_Yerbouti

Winter is the best time to ride outdoors.

Winter is the best time to ride outdoors.
Forum: Western Canada
02-11-10, 11:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 667
Posted By Sheik_Yerbouti

Only part of the highway is closed. Something...

Only part of the highway is closed. Something about wildlife, but i believe it has more to do with crazy snowfall and no desire to spend the
money clearing it.
Forum: Western Canada
02-05-10, 09:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 667
Posted By Sheik_Yerbouti

There are so many road rides that will be worth...

There are so many road rides that will be worth your time, but I'm going to suggest that you ride Highway 40 (in Kananaskis) while it is closed to cars, which is usually until the middle of June.
Forum: Commuting
01-26-10, 04:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,356
Posted By Sheik_Yerbouti

I checked one out at my LBS. I like it. What you...

I checked one out at my LBS. I like it. What you see on the website is pretty much what you get. My only problem with it are the v brakes. I would prefer a coaster or drums.
Forum: Touring
01-24-10, 12:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 792
Posted By Sheik_Yerbouti

There are issues in going from the US to Canada...

There are issues in going from the US to Canada by rail. It was done on purpose as Canada feared American invasion for a good amount of time.

If you're planning to make your way to Canada, why...
Forum: Touring
01-23-10, 01:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,601
Posted By Sheik_Yerbouti

Here in Calgary half the commuters on the...

Here in Calgary half the commuters on the pathways seem to be using Kona Jakes. In terms of Bang for the Buck it's a pretty sweet bike. Kona pricing is pretty good in Canada. Throw some 32mm tires on...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-20-10, 02:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,104
Posted By Sheik_Yerbouti

The only way I can motivate myself to do anything...

The only way I can motivate myself to do anything over 50km is if there is a sweet place to eat halfway through. I love small town diners, especially the ones that laugh when you walk in your...
Forum: Western Canada
10-05-09, 05:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 763
Posted By Sheik_Yerbouti

That frame could take Internal Hub Goodness.

That frame could take Internal Hub Goodness.
Forum: Western Canada
09-25-09, 11:15 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 5,646
Posted By Sheik_Yerbouti

Don't worry all their bikes are store-brand. They...

Don't worry all their bikes are store-brand. They seems to be specifically aiming for commuting = internal hub gearing paradise.
Forum: Western Canada
09-14-09, 09:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 959
Posted By Sheik_Yerbouti

I would just hit the main highways, All the...

I would just hit the main highways, All the Calgarians that own the valley are pretty nice to highway cyclists, they're only dicks in-city.
Forum: Western Canada
09-08-09, 11:19 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 5,646
Posted By Sheik_Yerbouti

Canadian Tire, automotive section. I found it in...

Canadian Tire, automotive section. I found it in Red, Black, White, Orange, and Blue. It's a bit brittle and it comes off with a blow dryer which makes it rubbery.
Forum: Touring
09-02-09, 12:06 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,745
Posted By Sheik_Yerbouti

Yeah, northern climates are tough places to be...

Yeah, northern climates are tough places to be vegetarian. I had a vegan friend do an exchange up to Nunavut, and the family she was staying with took her to the hospital and told them she was...
Forum: Western Canada
08-29-09, 12:39 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 5,646
Posted By Sheik_Yerbouti

If you look at page 38 (or 36 I can't really...

If you look at page 38 (or 36 I can't really remember right now) There is a guy with a bike, if you look at the picture it has a MEC Badge on it.
Forum: Commuting
08-19-09, 12:15 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 3,725
Posted By Sheik_Yerbouti

I carry dog-spray for these situations. ;)

I carry dog-spray for these situations. ;)
Forum: Commuting
08-19-09, 12:14 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 3,725
Posted By Sheik_Yerbouti

I only stop for young women, because I'm a playa....

I only stop for young women, because I'm a playa. I figure that I have all the tools needed for the ride, so why don't you? I'm too busy to stop for some irresponsible bloke who doesn't know how to...
Forum: Western Canada
08-12-09, 12:25 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,382
Posted By Sheik_Yerbouti

Not talking about the cost of a helmet. 2 things...

Not talking about the cost of a helmet. 2 things cause fewer people to ride with helmet laws; people don't like to wear them and aren't willing to brake the law, and it portrays cycling as a more...
Forum: Western Canada
07-22-09, 01:09 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,382
Posted By Sheik_Yerbouti

Yeah, that epidemic of bicycle related head...

Yeah, that epidemic of bicycle related head injuries is really taxing our public health care system. They should really just ban cycling due to the risk. I mean we need to make room for people who...
Forum: Western Canada
07-17-09, 04:31 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,382
Posted By Sheik_Yerbouti

First they're handing out helmet tickets, next...

First they're handing out helmet tickets, next your tv will watch you!
Forum: Western Canada
07-08-09, 08:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 924
Posted By Sheik_Yerbouti

If you want to save yourself some time you might...

If you want to save yourself some time you might as well just order from their online store

https://waldsports.com/index.cfm/store.html
Forum: Western Canada
07-07-09, 12:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 924
Posted By Sheik_Yerbouti

If you're in Calgary B&P has them.

If you're in Calgary B&P has them.
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