sheik rock
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Got up for one last day at Whistler before they close the park next weekend. Great day; sunny and not too hot. I'm finally getting to the point where I can clear the top and land on the other side of some of the jumps.
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For the Cyclists in Tribeland.
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sianspherica
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Brad,
re: winter cycling
three n00b questions if I may
1. what kind of lube would you recommend for a commuter bike?
2. when you lube your derailleurs do you use any tools to apply it?
3. what winter tires would you recommend (that won't break the bank)?
1. I like triflow, but any bike oil will do it's pretty much a matter of preference. Some last longer, some don't pick up dirt as much etc. Put one drop on the inside of each link, work it in by pedaling backwards a few times and then wipe off the excess.
2. No tools, just put a drop of oil on each of the pivot points and on the adjustment screw threads to keep it from rusting solid
3. Studded tires are great if you can afford them, the cheapest ones are at MEC, the best ones are Schwalbe marathon winters or nokias. If you don't want to spend as much, skinnier is better than wider as it cuts through the snow... you have to go pretty skinny though, probably skinnier than you can safely put on your rims so just avoid going over ice or snow covered sections that you're not sure what's underneath!
2. No tools, just put a drop of oil on each of the pivot points and on the adjustment screw threads to keep it from rusting solid
3. Studded tires are great if you can afford them, the cheapest ones are at MEC, the best ones are Schwalbe marathon winters or nokias. If you don't want to spend as much, skinnier is better than wider as it cuts through the snow... you have to go pretty skinny though, probably skinnier than you can safely put on your rims so just avoid going over ice or snow covered sections that you're not sure what's underneath!
And I didn't know Shimano was also sponsoring them!
Wow. New clipless shoes for women, WITH HEALS! Amazing, my wife is all over this.
Phat Trick
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Great. From those pics, I predict a wave of douch bag frat boys getting into cycling. Specifically road riding.
So who's on the team? Is it an actual pro team, or just some sort of marketing team.
between this and the Genius you'll be balling next season!
for you roadies in the crowd who know whats up, i just slapped a deposit down on a Parlee Z4. will be a mix of Campy Record/Chorus. ETA - 3 weeks.
photos to follow!
As for the fellow looking at that used Soma, that frame will be too big for you wife. I would still buy that bike though, because Soma make some KILLER bikes. Frame quality, finish + welds are top notch.
I was up in Whistler a couple of weeks back to rail down the A-line downhill a few times, best downhill course on the planet!
photos to follow!
As for the fellow looking at that used Soma, that frame will be too big for you wife. I would still buy that bike though, because Soma make some KILLER bikes. Frame quality, finish + welds are top notch.
I was up in Whistler a couple of weeks back to rail down the A-line downhill a few times, best downhill course on the planet!
sheik rock
TRIBE Member
Went for my first night ride tonight. The 20 lumen lights on my handle bars started to die about half way down and I had to rely on the LED maglite I had taped to my helmet. Brightest flashlight I have ever used.
Lost track of the trail a few times and ended up going into the forest, but overall night riding seems to be a great way to add some excitement to trails you are overly familiar with.
Lost track of the trail a few times and ended up going into the forest, but overall night riding seems to be a great way to add some excitement to trails you are overly familiar with.
Shot some helmet cam video I shot in the Don last weekend...
YouTube - Riding the Don Valley Trails - Oct '09
The beginning is really choppy, gets a little better as it moves along...
YouTube - Riding the Don Valley Trails - Oct '09
The beginning is really choppy, gets a little better as it moves along...
i am in Vancouver, and was down in Cali not too long ago and had a chance to test drive the Z4 and a custom Z2 they had built up. After a long, hard think about it and follow-up demos of a couple of other rides i had been thinking over (Cervelo RS and Eddy Merckx EXM-5) I decided to pull the trigger on it, though the day after posting this, I had a chance to try the new Z5 - update is that I swapped my order from a Z4 to the new Z5! Getting the bike from the shop I was at in the San Fran area.
It will take a little longer to get, but man the road feel of that bike is second to none. It put the ride of the Z4 to shame (and I persist in saying that the Z4 is STILL the bees knees!).
I had the dosh kicking around so decided to go for it. Mix of Campy Super (shifters, derailleurs and cranks), Record (brakes) and Chorus (cog sets, all steel so they won't wear out as fast as the almost disposable titanium Super Record cog sets, i'll save those for special events only)
2 wheelsets, one set of Hed Ardennes and a set of Zipp 303's. I work part-time at a bike shop, so lest anyone think I am made of money I get some pretty good pro deals on stuff, hence all the nice toys (other than the bike, which I am paying full pop).
I can't wait to get it!!!
nice vid, enjoyed it.
sheik rock
TRIBE Member
Specialized Bicycle Components : Enduro SL Comp
Looking at a new one of these 2009 Enduro Comp for $2700. It's a lot of cash but if I buy before the HST it's like I save 7% right?
Specialized Bicycle Components : Enduro SL Comp
Looking at a new one of these 2009 Enduro Comp for $2700. It's a lot of cash but if I buy before the HST it's like I save 7% right?
Not really 'cause no GST only applies on new bikes <1000
It is a good time to buy though as long as you don't mind not getting the 010 models and find something you like that the shop wants to move
Phat Trick
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Here is my new/old ride.
I bought it used on pinkbike
2007 Specialized Epic Comp
I bought it used on pinkbike
2007 Specialized Epic Comp
sheik rock
TRIBE Member
I'm in BC, I don't think they have an upper limit. I think part of my problem is I can't ride as much right now so I spend a lot of time reading about bikes on the internets. It's like porn, but I could actually afford the ride.
Flashy_McFlash
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I know a few of you guys work in local bike shops - what do you think about MEC now getting into selling bikes? This article makes it sound like there's quite a bit of backlash against them.
Mountain Equipment Co-op raises ire of bicycle industry - The Globe and Mail
Apparently the bikes are of decent quality, but I probably wouldn't know.
Mountain Equipment Co-op raises ire of bicycle industry - The Globe and Mail
Apparently the bikes are of decent quality, but I probably wouldn't know.