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Im not sure the size of the cog, but the chain is from my other bike.
Is that the reason why? So what should I be looking here?
Phat Trick
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hey brad, what do you guys charge to replace rotors.
The bike that I picked up the other day has warped brake rotors. I believe they are 160mm
And where exactly do I hit the trails on the don? I know the paved path, but where are these mythical mtn bike trails?
The bike that I picked up the other day has warped brake rotors. I believe they are 160mm
And where exactly do I hit the trails on the don? I know the paved path, but where are these mythical mtn bike trails?
Ya, your chain is the wrong size for that cog. Did you just remove some links from an 8 or 9 speed chain?
See what brakes you're running as rotors are specific to the brakes ie. Hayes, Avid, Magura ect. A rotor shouldn't run ya more than 25-50 bucks.
Mystical Trails
See that parking lot in the middle? You can see the trails heading north and they go all the way up to Steeles
See what brakes you're running as rotors are specific to the brakes ie. Hayes, Avid, Magura ect. A rotor shouldn't run ya more than 25-50 bucks.
Mystical Trails
See that parking lot in the middle? You can see the trails heading north and they go all the way up to Steeles
Phat Trick
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awesome! Thanks. I'll check out those trails on the weekend.
My brakes are: avid juicy seven's.
So is that $50 a rotor? The back rotor is the worst, but I see a little wobble in the front as well.
Should I change the pads too?
Thanks for the help!
My brakes are: avid juicy seven's.
So is that $50 a rotor? The back rotor is the worst, but I see a little wobble in the front as well.
Should I change the pads too?
Thanks for the help!
Yah, I did it was from my other bike 7 speed gear bike and remove some links.
On my way now to go pick up a 1/8 type of chain for fixie.
Now I need a single gear cog & a long reach break caliper.
Ya, the Avids tend to be the pricier ones (our shop sells em for like $60 which is crazy). Take a look on Craigslist or Pinkbike to see if you can find a 160mm Avid. You can find em for like 20 bucks brand new usually. Keep in mind you can straighten out rotors which may be a cheaper solution if they're not too bad.
Pads.....Not always necessary when changing a rotor if they're in good shape. It's just new rotors need a few km's to get scuffed up a little, creating a better contact surface. You can give them a super light sand to fast track the process
Pads.....Not always necessary when changing a rotor if they're in good shape. It's just new rotors need a few km's to get scuffed up a little, creating a better contact surface. You can give them a super light sand to fast track the process
So I may be moving onto the Danforth in the new year and once spring hits I think I'm gonna be biking to get around.
Most of my hang out time is usually around Front and Spadina.
I was toying with getting a fixie, but I'm wondering if it'll be a bitch going from the core back up to Danforth as it's uphill.
Any suggestions?
I didn't want a geared bike because of maintenance issues I've had in the past (all be it they've been shitty bikes). A fixie seem simple and it seems they would have less issues maintenance wise.
Most of my hang out time is usually around Front and Spadina.
I was toying with getting a fixie, but I'm wondering if it'll be a bitch going from the core back up to Danforth as it's uphill.
Any suggestions?
I didn't want a geared bike because of maintenance issues I've had in the past (all be it they've been shitty bikes). A fixie seem simple and it seems they would have less issues maintenance wise.
Flashy_McFlash
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Not exactly ideal for me going up Dufferin to St Clair though 
JFC that hill is almost 90 degrees.
JFC that hill is almost 90 degrees.The ride up is easy. Up Yonge or Jarvis, across Bloor. Traffic-heavy but no massive hills.
daddyiwantchocolate
TRIBE Member
Can one of you guys who works in a bike store (I_BRad/spaboy) let me know which one you're in? I have to drop off my bike to get new handlebars.
Mine are welded at that main joint and I need them angled up, so will need complete replacment of the stem and bars.
Would like to drop it off this weekend if possible.
Thanks in advance.
Mine are welded at that main joint and I need them angled up, so will need complete replacment of the stem and bars.
Would like to drop it off this weekend if possible.
Thanks in advance.
i just got back from interbike in las vegas. I've got a whole bunch of photos that i'll post either tonight, or tuesday when i get back from a camping trip.
not too much that really blew my socks off, but the two things i will mention right now are:
Mission Workshop bags, formed by the founders of chrome. incredibly well designed and built messenger backpacks. I tried one on with a 30 pack of beer in it, and it was incredibly comfortable and well balanced.
Santa Cruz Tallboy. I rode 4 or 5 29ers at the dirt demo, and this bike dominated them all. the front end feels super light, and the bike pedaled and climbed beautifully. I think i might have to get one for myself (selling my nomad in the process)
thats all for now.
not too much that really blew my socks off, but the two things i will mention right now are:
Mission Workshop bags, formed by the founders of chrome. incredibly well designed and built messenger backpacks. I tried one on with a 30 pack of beer in it, and it was incredibly comfortable and well balanced.
Santa Cruz Tallboy. I rode 4 or 5 29ers at the dirt demo, and this bike dominated them all. the front end feels super light, and the bike pedaled and climbed beautifully. I think i might have to get one for myself (selling my nomad in the process)
thats all for now.
So the Don is really changing shape, at least from Pottery Road to Loblaws. Somebody's been busy with a bobcat, smoothing out all technical sections. I've heard one of the builders say something online about "don't judge us, we're not done yet" and "this is to keep the trails sustainable" blah blah. Well I'm all for sustainability, and in a way I'm not really concerned about the section of the trail I mentioned. But why'd they have to fuck up the whole switch back area near the water treatment plant. The IMBA helped build that and these new guys are just fucking around. Who are "they" anyway? argg. /end rant
Not necessarily. I see a lot of ppl that ride $1000 mountain bikes in tri's. I'd rather have a shitty $500 road bike cause it'll still be faster. Depending who's riding of course. Obviously the quality of your machine/components can be an advantage but it comes down to conditioning.
You bastard!
My bosses are their right now. Did you get to try Giants 29er? You know who has an impressive chromoly 29er? Raleigh USA. Go figure
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I noticed this as well. It seems like the whole section is transforming into a recreational trail. Very wide, very easy. Hopefully it's a transformation to an epic skinny paradise, but I think not
I think it's far from happening, but I'd be devastated if the Don was demo'd. It's what keeps me going in this city.