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Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-24, 04:08 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,099
Posted By mercator

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/20210411_162338_fe00dbe2b6edf2632af38139e267300b57e3d9c3.jpg1985 Miyata 1000 with slightly more modern parts.
Forum: Commuting
01-09-24, 05:03 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,746
Posted By mercator

Here in the great white north, our bike paths are...

Here in the great white north, our bike paths are cleared on a priority 2 basis - which means after the main highways and freeways but before most other roads. Not bad, although as the network has...
12-24-23, 05:26 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 7,305
Posted By mercator

At 65 I'm still fast, but don't have the...

At 65 I'm still fast, but don't have the ability/desire to do the long distance rides any more. My biggest problem is joint pain that I get after a few hours on the bike, although I suppose I've...
11-25-23, 08:39 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,553
Posted By mercator

My first Miyata 1000 (1987 I think?) had to be...

My first Miyata 1000 (1987 I think?) had to be retired due to a cracked chainstay. It was a great bike and had served me well, but I think my decision to ride it through the winter was the cause of...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-23, 02:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,104
Posted By mercator

I bought a bunch of these a while ago when they...

I bought a bunch of these a while ago when they were on sale. I like 'em!
My main comparisons are Conti gp4000 and Michelin pro4 service course, and I feel like they are about as good.
10-28-23, 08:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 853
Posted By mercator

Yup. Same here in 'berta. I haven't hung up the...

Yup. Same here in 'berta. I haven't hung up the skinny tires yet, but the studs are on the winter bike and I've had to dig out the winter clothes.
10-10-23, 06:07 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,796
Posted By mercator

Bow Cycle here in Calgary started out selling...

Bow Cycle here in Calgary started out selling both pedal and motor bikes. I used to get parts for my honda 750 there. They split the stores up on either side of Bowness road for a while and started...
07-28-23, 09:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 430
Posted By mercator

Never crashed. Looks to be in perfect condition....

Never crashed. Looks to be in perfect condition.
I think you answered your own question.
07-05-23, 06:42 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,093
Posted By mercator

I've got a 1985 Miyata 1000 that I have upgraded...

I've got a 1985 Miyata 1000 that I have upgraded to 9 speed. It's a fantastic light touring machine.
Some details on the bike that might be useful:

Shifting is 9 speed with dura-ace bar end...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-23, 09:30 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,884
Posted By mercator

All my worst injuries have been sustained in bike...

All my worst injuries have been sustained in bike crashes.
05-18-23, 02:44 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,038
Posted By mercator

Huh. A friend of mine just bought a Giant e-bike...

Huh. A friend of mine just bought a Giant e-bike and brought it over so I could show him how to get the wheels off. (he is too old to use utube I guess).
It has a lever on the rear wheel with a...
11-26-22, 05:37 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,989
Posted By mercator

I can't believe this thread was started in 2022

I can't believe this thread was started in 2022
11-08-22, 06:11 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,134
Posted By mercator

I used to ride them pretty regularly every...

I used to ride them pretty regularly every winter.
Last year I got everything set up, rode on them once.
So far I haven't pulled them out yet this year, but it only started snowing last week.
08-26-22, 03:52 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,583
Posted By mercator

For extra credit, please start a thread on chain...

For extra credit, please start a thread on chain lube.
01-07-22, 02:27 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 11,068
Posted By mercator

I think I might live in the worst spot in North...

I think I might live in the worst spot in North America for ice. It gets pretty cold, but every couple of weeks we get a chinook wind that brings the daytime temperatures up as much as 20 degrees. ...
12-21-21, 10:50 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,392
Posted By mercator

July, Canmore to Lake Louise and back (roughly a...

July, Canmore to Lake Louise and back (roughly a century). Parks Canada had closed part of the Bow Valley Parkway to cars so we had the road to ourselves.
We had planned to turn left at the...
12-11-21, 01:05 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,477
Posted By mercator

A good bike is one I feel confident riding down...

A good bike is one I feel confident riding down the mountain without touching the brakes.
If I was able to pedal it to the top, that's good too.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-05-21, 03:30 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,922
Posted By mercator

I bought a pair of white shoes for the same...

I bought a pair of white shoes for the same reasons, and had the same misgivings.
Don't worry, no one except you will notice if they get dirty.
11-05-21, 03:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,959
Posted By mercator

Yes to all of this. At one point I had it down...

Yes to all of this.
At one point I had it down to 5 degree(Celsius) zones.
Although I find as I get older it takes longer for me to acclimatise to the changing conditions.
10-28-21, 07:23 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 9,058
Posted By mercator

I think the OP should maybe just stay on the...

I think the OP should maybe just stay on the sidewalk - safer for everyone that way. :)
10-15-21, 11:18 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,056
Posted By mercator

Van Nicholas is a pretty well established Dutch...

Van Nicholas is a pretty well established Dutch manufacturer, I've seen a couple up close and they are very nice. Given the pricing and range of models, they compare closely with Lynskey.
As for...
09-14-21, 04:45 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,448
Posted By mercator

I had the same problem this spring. Climbing a...

I had the same problem this spring. Climbing a hill I have ridden up for decades, I realized I was climbing like a fat old man.
So, I rode a lot this summer, lost 10 pounds and attacked the hill...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-21, 12:06 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,684
Posted By mercator

Back in the before times, my lbs used to have a...

Back in the before times, my lbs used to have a factory demo day when a few of the big brands would show up with a trailer full of test bikes. Doing a quick test ride on several similar bikes in one...
Forum: Touring
05-14-21, 03:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,713
Posted By mercator

I think tires are the main issue when considering...

I think tires are the main issue when considering gravel, but if you start talking about roots and rock gardens, then issues like bottom bracket drop and wheel base become important too.
Honestly...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-21, 11:29 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,472
Posted By mercator

End caps are more of a safety item than a luxury.

End caps are more of a safety item than a luxury.
04-13-21, 12:16 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 11,139
Posted By mercator

My memory isn't what it used to be, but I think...

My memory isn't what it used to be, but I think my car:bike ratio is about 12:21
One difference is that I've only ever owned 3 vehicles at one time, but I hang on to the bikes for a lot longer. ...
04-11-21, 05:15 PM
Replies: 2,804
Views: 1,118,419
Posted By mercator

1985 Miyata 1000 ...

1985 Miyata 1000
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/20210411_162338_8952e98cc22476cbf124778e4d78ff5f580a2f8c.jpg...
04-11-21, 09:17 AM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,656
Posted By mercator

Finally got everything together for a test ride. ...

Finally got everything together for a test ride.
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/20210410_173808_f3e7c212f7de147965f207f0d7b955478919cded.jpg
Miyata 1000

So glad...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-21, 12:58 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,289
Posted By mercator

I think the idea of water displacement works in...

I think the idea of water displacement works in tight spaces where the WD-40 will penetrate and replace any moisture. Spraying it on a puddle of water won't do much, obviously.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-21, 12:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,476
Posted By mercator

I think Shimano has been doing it for quite a...

I think Shimano has been doing it for quite a while. I've got some old 7800 and R560 models that are 21 spoke 2:1 lacing on the rear.
03-25-21, 02:05 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,763
Posted By mercator

Please show an example of a road sign indicating...

Please show an example of a road sign indicating slope in degrees.
03-22-21, 07:45 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,977
Posted By mercator

Last year I built up an old miyata with new 9...

Last year I built up an old miyata with new 9 speed microshift brifters and older 8 speed shimano 105 derailleurs.
It worked very well.
03-16-21, 01:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,169
Posted By mercator

The pro is the higher end model, but a 712 is a...

The pro is the higher end model, but a 712 is a very nice frame as well. For me, fit and condition would be the deciding factors.
03-15-21, 12:28 PM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,656
Posted By mercator

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/20210314_161059_9b572961a974d10d4c08a6a966f1029fbfe6f175.jpg
Ready to build. Was planning to use v-brakes (and even bought new...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-21, 05:55 PM
Replies: 2,898
Views: 443,146
Posted By mercator

I dunno, how about: BASE jumping? Russian...

I dunno, how about:
BASE jumping?
Russian roulette?
Urophagia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urophagia)?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-21, 01:24 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,789
Posted By mercator

I've got one new tire left on the shelf, but five...

I've got one new tire left on the shelf, but five wheelsets with good rubber on them.
I think I can hold out till the fall sales to stock up again, but someone will probably post a great deal on...
03-05-21, 09:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,095
Posted By mercator

It's threads like this that keep me compulsively...

It's threads like this that keep me compulsively checking CL and Kijiji.
I'm a bit conflicted with that guilty feeling I have when I finally score a deal I would gladly pay multiples of the asking...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-21, 01:15 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,867
Posted By mercator

I ride the backup bike. Or take the wheels off...

I ride the backup bike.
Or take the wheels off the backup bike if that is the issue.
Or ride the touring bike.
Or the winter bike.
Failing that, I hear walking is nice.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-21, 07:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,622
Posted By mercator

I've seen people selling used tires, so maybe...

I've seen people selling used tires, so maybe someone will buy them, but I agree with the above - ride them and replace when worn.
As for the Ultra Sports, they do have a fairly low rr for a cheap...
02-18-21, 08:23 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,353
Posted By mercator

I tried to join the ocd club a few years ago. ...

I tried to join the ocd club a few years ago. Chain cleaning, cassette disassembly, q-tips, touch up paint, you name it.
The time and effort seemed to interfere with riding time, so I gave it up. ...
02-11-21, 01:06 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 19,312
Posted By mercator

As a fellow Calgarian, I've just converted to the...

As a fellow Calgarian, I've just converted to the chain waxing cult. When I ride my bike on the rollers, my wife complains about the occasional oil drop on the carpet - cleaning and waxing the chain...
02-05-21, 04:14 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 10,597
Posted By mercator

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1000x749/clockworkorange_03e6a7de97ed3c5dc9773d8a856e04ebe749c6b5.jpg
02-02-21, 12:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,327
Posted By mercator

At 62 I'm still riding rollers and watching tv. ...

At 62 I'm still riding rollers and watching tv. I trialed zwift a couple of years ago but it wasn't really my thing.
As I get older, I am getting decidedly wimpier, as I used to just ride outside...
01-02-21, 10:53 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 42,528
Posted By mercator

I was 50+ when I got this one. I think it still...

I was 50+ when I got this one. I think it still counts as modern.
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/costadelsol_ed88d89f37044b6509cbfe3dfbcb88b4bbbfb945.jpg
Costa del...
12-24-20, 08:48 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,687
Posted By mercator

Graduated in '76. I wasn't a jock, but made the...

Graduated in '76. I wasn't a jock, but made the track team as a distance runner. Took the bus to school.
Fleetwood Mac and the Eagles were on the radio, but my friends and I bought Led Zeppelin...
12-17-20, 08:32 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,207
Posted By mercator

I was able to sell a couple of bikes for a rather...

I was able to sell a couple of bikes for a rather tidy sum early in the year and bought a 1985 Miyata 1000 for a fair price with the earnings.
I now have a couple of projects to work on over the...
12-09-20, 09:54 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,772
Posted By mercator

I'm just remembering all the places in France...

I'm just remembering all the places in France that had la cave in the name, some of them were pretty nice.
https://goo.gl/maps/A3dnGGPqwtwPsEgq5
12-09-20, 06:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,772
Posted By mercator

I think the cave thing comes from the french...

I think the cave thing comes from the french tradition of storing fine wines and cheeses in them.
12-09-20, 11:03 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 13,761
Posted By mercator

My brother got a CCM mustang marauder for his...

My brother got a CCM mustang marauder for his birthday - I think it was in 1968.
On his first ride, he went down a big hill and had a gnarly wipeout that put him off riding that thing ever again....
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-20, 01:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,960
Posted By mercator

It's been so mild here I can't really believe it...

It's been so mild here I can't really believe it is actually December.
In celebration I've been getting a ride in on the road bike every day this month so far.
We are expecting snow tonight...
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