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Forum: Touring
04-30-10, 09:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,541
Posted By icebike

Oh good, I'm not the only one who noticed. But...

Oh good, I'm not the only one who noticed. But not just Surly products, pretty much every darn thing that isn't made in Canada. Considering we pretty much only make aerospace products, nuclear...
Forum: Touring
04-27-10, 09:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,572
Posted By icebike

I haven't seen anything posted online about...

I haven't seen anything posted online about people doing such after 2008. I've only been able to talk with cyclists (both nationals and locals) in China who have done so (post 2008 protests)....
Forum: Touring
04-26-10, 01:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,572
Posted By icebike

Yan, though that is the easiest way it is by far...

Yan, though that is the easiest way it is by far not the only way. Foreign nationals can enter Lhasa without a travel guide or support vehicle, they only need to be on a tour. It can be an...
Forum: Touring
04-24-10, 06:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,572
Posted By icebike

Hey HowieInChina, what city are you in? I found...

Hey HowieInChina,
what city are you in? I found a lot of high end bicycle shops in China. I even found a Specialized dealer in Jinan, who also carried all the best group sets from Japan. Everything...
Forum: Commuting
04-21-10, 07:41 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,453
Posted By icebike

Wow, you're thinking of China a decade ago, and...

Wow, you're thinking of China a decade ago, and then projecting evil intent on the new middle class. For shame, Mike, for shame.
Forum: Western Canada
12-29-09, 12:28 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 7,489
Posted By icebike

You must breath really loudly while cycling....

You must breath really loudly while cycling....
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-11-09, 10:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 665
Posted By icebike

That is an extremely important fact many people...

That is an extremely important fact many people don't do. The municipality is not the enemy, you are a stakeholder so let them know what you want. I'm not even in a very bike friendly city and my...
Forum: Western Canada
12-09-09, 08:26 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 7,489
Posted By icebike

I saw two new cyclists today on my commute in and...

I saw two new cyclists today on my commute in and out. Both wearing ski goggles. Both running without front lights, and only one with a rear blinky. I really worry about those bike ninjas, one day...
Forum: Western Canada
12-08-09, 11:35 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 7,489
Posted By icebike

Sweet! It would be nice to have it more on the...

Sweet! It would be nice to have it more on the radar for people. Hopefully it'll coax some of the fairer weather cyclists out with us.
Forum: Western Canada
12-07-09, 10:25 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 7,489
Posted By icebike

Exactly... and it was a nice ride today. A...

Exactly... and it was a nice ride today. A support group for us adventurous winter cyclist is a good plan. Last year I really did start to question my sanity riding when it was colder than -25C.
Forum: Commuting
11-09-09, 02:23 PM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 302,309
Posted By icebike

I broke 3 spokes on my rear wheel (at the hub)....

I broke 3 spokes on my rear wheel (at the hub). What's wrong with me? haha
Forum: Western Canada
10-24-09, 06:32 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 7,489
Posted By icebike

I ride all winter in Edmonton, only been here for...

I ride all winter in Edmonton, only been here for the two previous winters though. Most of the commuters I would see in the morning on my way into downtown from Old Strathcona are gone. I agree 65er,...
Forum: Commuting
03-21-09, 04:01 PM
Replies: 555
Views: 38,630
Posted By icebike

A) Project Coordinator, National Advisory...

A) Project Coordinator, National Advisory Committee (Canadian Gov't)

B) 3.6km each way

C) When at work I - towel dry and throw on a suit.

D) Where bike is parked - bike locker.

E) Number...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-21-09, 03:54 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,277
Posted By icebike

Well "plenty raised" isn't enough. Disease...

Well "plenty raised" isn't enough. Disease pathways aren't like a broken bike, we can't replace parts until it works.
It is true that the people at some foundations spend a lot of money on flying...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-26-08, 11:51 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 4,450
Posted By icebike

When I was out in -40C last year the plastic...

When I was out in -40C last year the plastic clamp for my planet bike blinky light cracked. Not the part that wraps around the handle bars but the platform that the light slides onto. I ended up just...
Forum: Commuting
12-26-08, 12:03 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,480
Posted By icebike

You don't need studded tires to bike in that. :)

You don't need studded tires to bike in that. :)
Forum: Living Car Free
10-19-08, 08:53 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,406
Posted By icebike

I'm not car free, but my wife and I went car...

I'm not car free, but my wife and I went car light a year and a half ago. I got tired of driving in mindless stop-go traffic then parking 6 minutes from my office. THERE WAS ALREADY good bicycle...
Forum: Commuting
10-11-08, 05:04 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 16,859
Posted By icebike

Oh, good. I'm glad I'm not the only one.:lol:

Oh, good. I'm glad I'm not the only one.:lol:
Forum: Commuting
08-09-08, 09:01 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 6,471
Posted By icebike

I direct the operations of a medical research...

I direct the operations of a medical research facility. The ride is beyond useful in melting away the stress before I get home and see my wife. There is nothing like sitting down for dinner and not...
Forum: Commuting
08-04-08, 09:25 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,470
Posted By icebike

For most of the year I don't do any planning for...

For most of the year I don't do any planning for my 3.3km commute. Once it gets below -20C I start to put on layers of clothing over my work clothes, but normally not much thought goes into that......
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-08, 08:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 773
Posted By icebike

8500 students isn't a lot, but I would think they...

8500 students isn't a lot, but I would think they have a decent SUB. At every institution I've attended or worked, their bike coop or student run bike shop has been in the SUB. Space there is...
Forum: Commuting
04-25-08, 09:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 385
Posted By icebike

It was 18C about almost two weeks ago in...

It was 18C about almost two weeks ago in Edmonton... then it snowed and my commute was in -10C recently. I have decided that I hate this place. Note: I will like it again when it is sunny and warm,...
Forum: Commuting
04-22-08, 09:12 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,493
Posted By icebike

The young ladies on campus whistle at my sculpted...

The young ladies on campus whistle at my sculpted cyclist legs when I'm wearing shorts... that's more than worth it.
In our lab more than half of the people commute by bike, including all senior...
Forum: Commuting
04-15-08, 10:23 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,622
Posted By icebike

I use an STM small cargo bag...

I use an STM small cargo bag (http://www.stmbags.com.au/small-cargo-specifications.php) and carry mine everyday. Back and forth to work, to coffee, to meetings downtown, whatever. It looks nice, is...
Forum: Commuting
04-02-08, 08:29 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,281,776
Posted By icebike

I was riding at 5:30am to the gym for a morning...

I was riding at 5:30am to the gym for a morning workout/meeting (yep, at the same time). I was behind a car at a stop sign, and the driver put it in reverse (I guess she wanted to pull a u-turn) and...
Forum: Commuting
03-30-08, 12:39 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,816
Posted By icebike

Exactly. Every campus I attended or worked on had...

Exactly. Every campus I attended or worked on had good or great bike facilities. There was always covered lock-ups and even caged ones (though you may have to walk a little extra). I wouldn't allow...
Forum: Commuting
03-28-08, 10:59 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,303
Posted By icebike

Panniers are a great way to go. My largest haul...

Panniers are a great way to go. My largest haul was 2kg oranges, 2kg apples, 2L milk, bread, 12 eggs, pasta, a pineapple, nutella (yum!), 2 bottles of wine and a fish! I remember it quite well, it...
Forum: Commuting
03-25-08, 09:30 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 7,193
Posted By icebike

I still use a MTB, knobbies for winter, slicks...

I still use a MTB, knobbies for winter, slicks for summer. I don't hall hardly anything (laptop + lunch to work, sandwiches and bottle of wine for picnics). I have a decent road bike, and though it...
Forum: Commuting
03-25-08, 08:40 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,281,776
Posted By icebike

I had a pretty down day at work, but after my...

I had a pretty down day at work, but after my ride home I feel much better, as always. I never got that feeling by driving home before I started biking.
Forum: Commuting
03-18-08, 10:08 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,378,798
Posted By icebike

This is the bike I ride pretty much 95% of the...

This is the bike I ride pretty much 95% of the time, though I find the gearing is too low... I want to go much faster....
Forum: Commuting
03-12-08, 10:02 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,281,776
Posted By icebike

The snow finally melted from the roads! Now I can...

The snow finally melted from the roads! Now I can go fast(er) again! Plus I don't have to wear boots, back to shoes and normal cycling gloves instead of snowboarding gloves... ahhhh, I hope this...
Forum: Commuting
02-11-08, 11:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,265
Posted By icebike

I don't seem to have a problem using V-brakes in...

I don't seem to have a problem using V-brakes in any temperature (I'm riding in -20C to -40C [-4F to -40F]). I just shot some lubricant in the cable housings in November and that was it. Also I...
Forum: Living Car Free
10-29-07, 09:25 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,973
Posted By icebike

Stickers are now gone

Okay, now I am out of the stickers :) Thanks to everyone who is going to make use of them.
Forum: Living Car Free
10-27-07, 12:43 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,973
Posted By icebike

Free One Less car stickers

Hello, I made up a bunch of "one less car" stickers and have about 50 left over. I would like people to make use of them, so I will mail them out in packs of 5. They are small, but just right to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-26-07, 08:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,318
Posted By icebike

Thanks people, that really helps. Just from...

Thanks people, that really helps. Just from looking online he likes the Hardrock the best. However, we'll go and test ride several of your suggestions, and find the one that works best for him.
Forum: Commuting
10-26-07, 08:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 547
Posted By icebike

Snow on Morning Commute

So today was the first day this season of snow for my morning commute. There wasn't much at all, but still kind of cool. (Note, my "commute" is short 3.5km ~2miles each way, so snow is FUN for me)....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-22-07, 01:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 598
Posted By icebike

Umm are you sure you don't mean 1,500 miles? ...

Umm are you sure you don't mean 1,500 miles?
Anyway, all of those calcs are approximate, since an increase in mass will cause an increase in Calories burned per mile. Nonetheless interesting calc....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-22-07, 09:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,318
Posted By icebike

You guys are all awesome. Thanks for the help. I...

You guys are all awesome. Thanks for the help. I think he is probably anxious about walking into an LBS and people making fun of him, but after showing him your experience I think he will be much...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-21-07, 10:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,318
Posted By icebike

Something for road (but not commuting) and light...

Something for road (but not commuting) and light park trails. He's not too picky, just really afraid of it collapsing or constant tire deflation.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-21-07, 09:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,318
Posted By icebike

Bike recommendations for 350lbs Clyde

Hello, I used to be a Clyde (240, now 170), I only wish I had known about this forum when I started. Anyway, my brother, who is in the mid 300lbs range would love to get into riding but is afraid...
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