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Forum: Western Canada
09-27-10, 10:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 517
Posted By coffeecake

There's a couple of guys who go to the Saskatoon...

There's a couple of guys who go to the Saskatoon Cycles meetings who are Critical Mass organizers, but it's not a main goal of Saskatoon Cycles - we're an advocacy group first. Next June we're...
Forum: Western Canada
09-23-10, 10:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 517
Posted By coffeecake

Attention, Saskatoon - new advocacy group going to City Council meeting

We've started a new cycling advocacy group - Saskatoon Cycles (http://www.saskatooncycles.org/) - and we're formally introducing ourselves to City Council next meeting, Monday the 27th at 7 pm....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-03-10, 01:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,358
Posted By coffeecake

Front brake for stopping; rear for speed...

Front brake for stopping; rear for speed modulation.
Forum: Commuting
09-03-10, 10:29 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,634
Posted By coffeecake

SO has an '09 Elite, and loves it. IMO it's well...

SO has an '09 Elite, and loves it. IMO it's well set-up for the price, and the colour scheme isn't flashy or overly logo-ified. (Although I do prefer the 09 Elite to the '10.) Can't speak to the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-03-10, 10:18 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,780
Posted By coffeecake

The company I work for isn't big enough to have...

The company I work for isn't big enough to have the sign contract for the dept. of highways here, so I can't say whether or not they have them ready to go. Legally speaking, I would imagine that they...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-02-10, 03:40 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,780
Posted By coffeecake

Hi. Sign shop employee here. I'm going to...

Hi. Sign shop employee here. I'm going to sidestep the debate about installing a sign in the first place for a moment and offer you some input.

If you want to get this made somewhere, you have a...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-27-10, 10:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 534
Posted By coffeecake

Ha! That's awesome. Although with all the flat...

Ha! That's awesome. Although with all the flat tires and stupid, preventable bang-ups I've had, biking has proven to be far more expensive this summer. :notamused:
Forum: Commuting
08-27-10, 10:20 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,973
Posted By coffeecake

All I can say is, if you can't tell the...

All I can say is, if you can't tell the difference between a woman and a bike, you may be in for some problems down the road.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-12-10, 12:05 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 9,166
Posted By coffeecake

If this is directed at me, sorry, I should have...

If this is directed at me, sorry, I should have worded that better. Personally, I don't care whether or not someone is a 'freeloader'. However, I live in an (ostensibly) socialist country, so YMMV.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-12-10, 11:55 AM
Replies: 294
Views: 9,166
Posted By coffeecake

I do realize this is not what you said. What you...

I do realize this is not what you said. What you said, is that cyclists shouldn't get infrastructure because they don't pay enough for it. It has been proven, though, that with more infrastructure...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-10, 11:16 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 5,090
Posted By coffeecake

However, do not kick children or mace them with...

However, do not kick children or mace them with bear spray if they try to bite you. It won't end well.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-12-10, 11:05 AM
Replies: 294
Views: 9,166
Posted By coffeecake

"Cyclists shouldn't get infrastructure because...

"Cyclists shouldn't get infrastructure because there's not enough cyclists to pay for it, but there would be more cyclists with better infrastructure." I've heard this vicious circle many, many times...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-11-10, 10:57 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 4,207
Posted By coffeecake

To me, that seems like a route I wouldn't want to...

To me, that seems like a route I wouldn't want to take - on and off-ramps with 50 mph traffic is no joke. What's the speed limit on the road you're on? Is there any alternative? (Where I live, bikes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-11-10, 10:43 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,306
Posted By coffeecake

Hi. Nice list. Can you put me in your will? :D ...

Hi. Nice list. Can you put me in your will? :D

Currently, I have a Rocky Mountain Sherpa 30, an Opus Mondano comfort hybrid, and I share an xtracycle with the SO.
Forum: Commuting
08-11-10, 10:31 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,556
Posted By coffeecake

I've seen the Minnehaha bags...

I've seen the Minnehaha bags (http://www.minnehahabags.com/) around, but I don't own any, so I can't speak to their quality. Classic looks, and cheaper than Brooks, though.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-10, 10:35 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,648
Posted By coffeecake

See, I have the opposite problem. I took my...

See, I have the opposite problem. I took my wicker basket off, and now everyone thinks I'm a guy. :D

The same people who care about wicker baskets are the same people who think step-thru bikes are...
Forum: Commuting
08-10-10, 02:40 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,505
Posted By coffeecake

Gravity stands, or if you are allowed, drilling...

Gravity stands, or if you are allowed, drilling holes and hanging hooks in the wall.

There are tons of threads on this topic already: Bike storage ...
Forum: Commuting
08-10-10, 02:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,193
Posted By coffeecake

Oatmeal or granola for breakfast, banana and...

Oatmeal or granola for breakfast, banana and sometimes trail mix around 10 am. Lunch is leftovers or a grilled cheese sandwich, with some sort of fruit/veg (usually an apple or salad.) I have glass...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-10, 01:48 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,019
Posted By coffeecake

I have the Adidas sunglasses with inserts...

I have the Adidas sunglasses with inserts (prescription is -5 in R eye, -3.75 in L.) I have a fair bit of astigmatism. The inserts were borderline the first couple of times I wore them - felt like I...
Forum: Commuting
08-10-10, 11:03 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 12,575
Posted By coffeecake

Not to nitpick, but there is a difference between...

Not to nitpick, but there is a difference between a beach cruiser, with a crank-forward design and low seat, and what is customarily ridden in Europe. While they do both have fenders and a chainguard...
Forum: Commuting
08-10-10, 10:52 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,646
Posted By coffeecake

No falls this year with SPDs. Two bad ones last...

No falls this year with SPDs. Two bad ones last year, on regular pedals no less, and at low speeds. Have yet to bite it with clipless. Actually, now that I think of it, I fall more often while on...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-09-10, 04:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 554
Posted By coffeecake

Thanks for the input, guys. I guess I should...

Thanks for the input, guys. I guess I should cross-post this to the regional forum and help build the base!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-10, 03:56 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,229
Posted By coffeecake

Speaking as a woman, and as someone who used to...

Speaking as a woman, and as someone who used to be afraid of going fast downhill (although this was with downhill skiing, not cycling), the only thing that will help is more time on the bike. Don't...
Forum: Commuting
08-09-10, 03:19 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,650
Posted By coffeecake

I like my touring bike (Sherpa 30); it's very...

I like my touring bike (Sherpa 30); it's very smooth, handles well under load, and has a road triple on the front so it's pretty quick when I need it to be. I picked it over a cross bike because I...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-08-10, 07:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,485
Posted By coffeecake

Har! Ya done got censored.

Har! Ya done got censored.
Forum: Commuting
08-08-10, 06:45 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,139
Posted By coffeecake

To quote the penguins from Madagascar -"Smile and...

To quote the penguins from Madagascar -"Smile and wave, boys...smile and wave."
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-08-10, 04:42 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,107
Posted By coffeecake

Upgrade, especially since you love the frame. My...

Upgrade, especially since you love the frame. My cousin made the mistake of selling her beloved hybrid once the original components crapped out, and she has regretted it ever since (but hopefully not...
Forum: Eastern Canada
08-08-10, 10:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,670
Posted By coffeecake

I ordered mine off Amazon.com ($12 USD) along...

I ordered mine off Amazon.com ($12 USD) along with some panniers. I've seen them in town here (Saskatoon) but they're around $22 each, so even with shipping mine were cheaper. I don't think I paid...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-07-10, 09:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 652
Posted By coffeecake

I like my KSOs but I wouldn't ride a bike in...

I like my KSOs but I wouldn't ride a bike in them, or walk long distances on concrete. Running is great. I like having stiff-soled shoes, or clipless shoes for cycling.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-07-10, 01:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,114
Posted By coffeecake

Could you post your height and approximately how...

Could you post your height and approximately how much exercise you are currently doing, in addition to what you normally eat, just for reference? Almost always, exercise alone is not going to help...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-07-10, 11:35 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,582
Posted By coffeecake

I don't own a car, so yes, it's worth more than...

I don't own a car, so yes, it's worth more than the car. Collectively, our bikes are worth more than the car my fiancé owns.

"Slow" is a relative term. As for the rest, :popcorn:.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-07-10, 11:32 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,095
Posted By coffeecake

Gary Fishers are nice, but they're being folded...

Gary Fishers are nice, but they're being folded back into Trek (I think all that will be left is a handful of "Gary Fisher Signature" models.)

Have you asked at your bike shop whether they can...
Forum: Commuting
08-07-10, 09:04 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,586
Posted By coffeecake

Every six months, someone asks this on BF. Let me...

Every six months, someone asks this on BF. Let me assign you some readings: "abandoned bikes"...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-10, 10:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,164
Posted By coffeecake

Yes. Do not yield when I do not have the...

Yes. Do not yield when I do not have the right-of-way. You're slowing yourself down unnecessarily, you're slowing me down, and you're pissing off the other motorists who already hate acknowledging...
Forum: Utility Cycling
08-06-10, 10:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,914
Posted By coffeecake

Nice! Our bags are getting a little worn out, but...

Nice! Our bags are getting a little worn out, but on the plus side, I don't have to worry about water pooling in the bottom :D. Will have to add the new ones to the (always-increasing) list.
Forum: Commuting
08-06-10, 10:29 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 12,575
Posted By coffeecake

7 km, roughly, one way. Takes 20 minutes on...

7 km, roughly, one way. Takes 20 minutes on touring bikes, 25-30 on comfort hybrid. I ride mainly on the road, but have to dismount several times in order to cross railway tracks and other obstacles....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-10, 10:25 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,464
Posted By coffeecake

5 in the dining area (1 is an Xtracycle.) Thank...

5 in the dining area (1 is an Xtracycle.) Thank god for wall racks.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-06-10, 10:12 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,182
Posted By coffeecake

My province recently passed a law, making it...

My province recently passed a law, making it illegal to operate a cell while driving a motor vehicle. Problem is, they included a clause excluding headsets. I believe it's been proven that it doesn't...
Forum: Commuting
08-06-10, 09:53 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,871
Posted By coffeecake

OK, now you have to tell us where you live. Also,...

OK, now you have to tell us where you live. Also, I really hope that you have health insurance.

Since obtaining a subscription, now when some individual puts my life at risk, I yell, "Your car is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-06-10, 09:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 728
Posted By coffeecake

Anything, really, that you can loop through your...

Anything, really, that you can loop through your front wheel and around your downtube. We use small bungie cords to keep the front wheels from swinging into the wall when we put the bikes on the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-10, 09:32 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,648
Posted By coffeecake

SO and I take turns pulling each other on our...

SO and I take turns pulling each other on our commute (well, I do most of the pulling, it seems.) We talk about the day, road conditions etc. at 35 km/h quite easily. If you're drafting, the person...
Forum: Utility Cycling
08-06-10, 01:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 20,128
Posted By coffeecake

SO and I wear mountain bike shorts during cooler...

SO and I wear mountain bike shorts during cooler weather or when we don't feel like walking into establishments in tight clothing. They have the lycra undershorts and padding, and look like cargo...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-10, 10:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,711
Posted By coffeecake

Closest match for 333 is C:56 M:0 Y:30 K:0, but...

Closest match for 333 is C:56 M:0 Y:30 K:0, but it's not close at all -more of a dirty gray-green. You could try C:89 M:0 Y:50 K:0, which is a darker green, and tweak it from there, but it's a colour...
Forum: Commuting
08-06-10, 07:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,157
Posted By coffeecake

Jamis makes good bikes. We have 3 owners at work...

Jamis makes good bikes. We have 3 owners at work - one is a Commuter 1, and her only complaint is that the rear derailleur is going (it's an Altus, so no surprise.) You should have no problems with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-10, 10:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,711
Posted By coffeecake

I'll check my Pantone colour bridge for you...

I'll check my Pantone colour bridge for you tomorrow at work. I've heard that PMS 333 seems to be the recommended Pantone match for Celeste, but unfortunately I don't have one here to check. Brace...
Forum: Touring
08-05-10, 10:08 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 13,813
Posted By coffeecake

Wave a hairdryer over it until it's warm (but not...

Wave a hairdryer over it until it's warm (but not too hot to touch) and then peel em off. Alternately, leave it outside on a hot day and then remove the stickers. You can use a knife or razor if you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-05-10, 07:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 857
Posted By coffeecake

It doesn't hurt to stretch after...and if it...

It doesn't hurt to stretch after...and if it does, then you're doing it wrong.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-05-10, 06:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 554
Posted By coffeecake

Starting an advocacy group - looking for advice & resources

So we're starting up a cycling advocacy group here in Saskatoon (saskatooncycles.org (http://www.saskatooncycles.org/)) and I'm looking for input from those of you who have started or are involved...
Forum: Commuting
07-21-10, 11:26 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 14,047
Posted By coffeecake

Unfortunately in my province, you can only use...

Unfortunately in my province, you can only use the credit union that your bank account is at. If you use another credit union or another bank, you are charged mad service fees (unless they've changed...
Forum: Commuting
07-21-10, 11:20 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,790
Posted By coffeecake

Over the top?? This is BF! You're over the top!...

Over the top?? This is BF! You're over the top! Waiter, fetch me my chainsaw! :lol: No, seriously, much as I love to froth at the mouth, you're right, we should all pull up our big-boy or big-girl...
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