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Forum: Commuting
05-11-11, 03:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 841
Posted By fishonabike

None of the intersections which have this...

None of the intersections which have this configuration are uncontrolled, and the point that he mentions wasn't an intersection. The pedestrian was jay-walking. If it was an uncontrolled...
Forum: Commuting
05-10-11, 05:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 841
Posted By fishonabike

I ride the new bike lanes every day (also to show...

I ride the new bike lanes every day (also to show solidarity, and get my another tick on the traffic counters they've got there), and still occasionally have a false start. You get so conditioned to...
Forum: Commuting
03-31-11, 03:24 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 80,447
Posted By fishonabike

I do this, but use a rubber band (cut from an...

I do this, but use a rubber band (cut from an inner tube) instead of the velcro. just weave it through the lock to hold it tight to the rack.

however, i'd much rather if i could move the weight to...
Forum: Commuting
09-15-10, 03:22 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,235
Posted By fishonabike

I also ride in downtown Vancouver every day, all...

I also ride in downtown Vancouver every day, all year round, and am also in the disc brake camp. The biggest factor, imo, is predictability. Riding in Vancouver, you're often in mist / light rain,...
Forum: Commuting
05-31-10, 11:03 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 378
Posted By fishonabike

Semi-waterproof (mixed fabric) jackets

Hi all,

I live in Vancouver. Its wet. Its warm. Any fully waterproof jacket is going to be a sauna, no matter how advanced the fabric.

I currently ride in a light, water resistant, windproof...
Forum: Commuting
03-09-10, 03:16 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,529
Posted By fishonabike

I cross rails all the time, and never have any...

I cross rails all the time, and never have any issue when they are at 90. Just get light as you cross... its almost like you are shooting the bike forward under you to get over.

Howeverl there's...
Forum: Commuting
01-05-10, 07:15 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,739
Posted By fishonabike

you don't need shocks to drop curbs. I ride...

you don't need shocks to drop curbs.

I ride a Rocky Mountain RC series bike (the steel model that they don't make anymore), and its great. fast and tough.
Forum: Commuting
11-12-09, 03:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,906
Posted By fishonabike

i stick it in my rack as mentioned above, and use...

i stick it in my rack as mentioned above, and use a rubber band made of an old inner tube to secure it so it doesn't rattle about.

you could also pick up a frame bag. in canada, MEC has one that...
Forum: Commuting
10-27-09, 05:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 370
Posted By fishonabike

I just picked up the descente axiom. . . great...

I just picked up the descente axiom. . . great little jacket so far. removable arms and hood, back venting, reflective details, and great dwr. i ran it under a water-fountain for about a minute...
Forum: Commuting
10-22-09, 02:46 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,613
Posted By fishonabike

I ride like that in traffic. But its higher risk....

I ride like that in traffic. But its higher risk. So I try to avoid traffic. I know that when in traffic, with adrenaline going, I will take the risks to keep my speed up, but if I do it every day...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-29-09, 02:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 684
Posted By fishonabike

I use a mini U-lock with Pitlocks. My wheels,...

I use a mini U-lock with Pitlocks. My wheels, seat, and fork can't be removed from the frame without the proper key or power tools, and I can easily lock the frame to pretty much anything. The mini-U...
Forum: Commuting
06-23-09, 04:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 565
Posted By fishonabike

awesome. thanks!

awesome. thanks!
Forum: Commuting
06-09-09, 11:46 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,253
Posted By fishonabike

haven't got any of the full bike, but here are...

haven't got any of the full bike, but here are some components ;)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3560/3603234632_4c8c25d3dc.jpg...
Forum: Commuting
06-05-09, 04:31 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,253
Posted By fishonabike

Sorry to bump and old thread, but I have to chime...

Sorry to bump and old thread, but I have to chime in....

Picked up my current ride, a Rocky Mountain RC-ST for 650 - including a rack, fenders, computer, two water bottle holders, nice flats, and...
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