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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-13-15, 12:52 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 9,740
Posted By tigerteeuwen

surly is pretty cool, i think i would like a Long...

surly is pretty cool, i think i would like a Long Haul trucker if i ever got into that type of touring. I like the Idea of the ogre that they make as well. The Classic purple pugsly will never be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-12-15, 10:58 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 5,619
Posted By tigerteeuwen

thats pretty cool actually, I could see the...

thats pretty cool actually, I could see the potentional target market.

As as far as e-bikes go, I'll get one when I am so old and grey and my legs are what limits me from getting where I want to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-12-15, 10:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 965
Posted By tigerteeuwen

I remember in the early 90's my opa gave me the...

I remember in the early 90's my opa gave me the option to choose a bmx.

my two options were a diamondback or a huffy....

i took the diamondback
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-11-15, 07:16 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 7,542
Posted By tigerteeuwen

About three times in relation to bike commuting, ...

About three times in relation to bike commuting,

once learning to use clips

another taking a corner at speed that had black ice

and the third catching my shorts on my shift lever while...
Forum: Commuting
09-16-15, 04:34 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,223
Posted By tigerteeuwen

The guy sounded nice, but his job description...

The guy sounded nice, but his job description made me think of someone who recruits.... for multi-level marketing schemes. So be careful of that, but what your saying about keeping your mind open is...
Forum: Commuting
06-11-15, 04:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,706
Posted By tigerteeuwen

These look good, i will have to check it out for...

These look good, i will have to check it out for my cross bike.
Forum: Commuting
06-11-15, 03:36 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 30,121
Posted By tigerteeuwen

let me clarify actually, a drop bar is better on...

let me clarify actually, a drop bar is better on a bike with geometery that takes advantage of it. i would never ride a dutch bike or a flat bar commuter because of the limited body positions...
Forum: Commuting
06-11-15, 12:44 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 30,121
Posted By tigerteeuwen

Drop bars are way better for the variety of hand...

Drop bars are way better for the variety of hand positions, also for fighting headwinds on rides home if need be. Flip your stem if you need to be more upright. perhaps get a 35 degree stem.
Forum: Commuting
06-04-15, 12:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,041
Posted By tigerteeuwen

Good Cyclo-cross commuting tire, not too expensive.

I have a Norco Threshold, I am running continetal cyclo-x-king tires, I love them for the offroad aspect and they do roll fast, though my only problem is i wear out the center knobbies quite fast,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-06-15, 10:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,221
Posted By tigerteeuwen

sorry what i meant was the axle length on the...

sorry what i meant was the axle length on the bottom bracket, one of the reasons i am so concerned about the square taper and chain line was i have been reading that Raleigh used a different standard...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-05-15, 10:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,221
Posted By tigerteeuwen

question about chainline and bottom bracket BCD on first fixed gear project.

Hey,

So I have started a fixed gear project, after my friend picked me up an old Raleigh road bike, as well as my dad buying me a set of fixed gear wheels for helping him sell his old bike, and...
Forum: Commuting
06-04-14, 05:45 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 18,241
Posted By tigerteeuwen

This, any of the floor drive pumps from Lezyne...

This, any of the floor drive pumps from Lezyne are amazing! +10000000
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-14, 10:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,292
Posted By tigerteeuwen

I think where i am confused is with shimano part...

I think where i am confused is with shimano part numbers,

for instance on the tech doc they list the fc-m430 and the fc-m430-8,

does the 8 in fc-m430-8 stand for the 8 splines on a octalink...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-14, 09:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,292
Posted By tigerteeuwen

help with bottom bracket, want to make sure on purchase.

Hello All,

I need your help. I am helping a friend out with a new crankset, I need a one compatible with a 9 speed so i decide on the Shimano FC-M430 his bottom bracket shell is 68mm and i just...
Forum: Commuting
04-08-14, 11:53 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 185,856
Posted By tigerteeuwen

Pumped the tires up to 80 psi, rolled out nice...

Pumped the tires up to 80 psi, rolled out nice weather! super stoked ride.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-14, 09:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,322
Posted By tigerteeuwen

maybe his phone has cataracts?

maybe his phone has cataracts?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-14, 09:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,322
Posted By tigerteeuwen

like the first poster said, for your last bottom...

like the first poster said, for your last bottom bracket you will need....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y22/BryanSeven/IMG_20140330_091918_zpsf130e0cb.jpg
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-14, 11:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 814
Posted By tigerteeuwen

Okay, so before i was just trying it on the back,...

Okay, so before i was just trying it on the back, but i went ahead and gave it another go with the front using that video, removed the caliper, compressed the pistons, bled the system, and it worked....
Forum: Commuting
03-28-14, 09:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 32,223
Posted By tigerteeuwen

well, i had a look at this today and i decided it...

well, i had a look at this today and i decided it was too tall, and didn't look nice.

so i modified it! much happier with it now!
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-14, 09:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 814
Posted By tigerteeuwen

Trouble getting bleed, pressure on brakes, thinking they are shot.

Hello, everyone.

need some advice, recently got a used kona with hayes brakes. after waiting a while i finally ordered a bleed kit for my brakes and attempted to do that tonight, i followed it...
Forum: Commuting
03-26-14, 06:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 994
Posted By tigerteeuwen

I think shinamo makes a few sandals that are spd...

I think shinamo makes a few sandals that are spd compatible.
Forum: Commuting
03-26-14, 05:54 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,553
Posted By tigerteeuwen

I like this comic too, pretty much sums up...

I like this comic too, pretty much sums up commuting last year for me..... lol

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y22/BryanSeven/yehuda-709408_zpseccf9f3f.jpg
Forum: Commuting
03-26-14, 05:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 32,223
Posted By tigerteeuwen

a simple pallet bike rack that i made at work.

Lunch time at work, no where to go. I walk past a pallet and suddenly get a bright idea. I was tired of having my bikes leaning against each other, and leaning against the wall....
Forum: Commuting
03-25-14, 10:08 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 185,856
Posted By tigerteeuwen

Too cold still, my downfall is that i bought a...

Too cold still, my downfall is that i bought a vented clip shoe... can see my feet just freezing over on my way to work. Wish I did ride to work today, annoying tailgaters on the way to work! ah i...
Forum: Commuting
03-25-14, 09:27 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,236
Posted By tigerteeuwen

Not sure what your planning on doing for packing,...

Not sure what your planning on doing for packing, aka a backpack or panniers.

panniers really help though keep cool, keeps the pack off your back, or if you want to stay with a backpack there is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-21-14, 04:02 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,578
Posted By tigerteeuwen

I look around me like a crazed pigeon! but...

I look around me like a crazed pigeon! but seriously, i try to make myself very aware of my surroundings, and for a large part i rely on my hearing as well, i fairly assured hear traffic approaching...
Forum: Commuting
03-21-14, 03:41 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,611
Posted By tigerteeuwen

which one is that pictured?

which one is that pictured?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-21-14, 01:26 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,472
Posted By tigerteeuwen

very cute! how did the cats tail fare in picture...

very cute! how did the cats tail fare in picture 3? :roflmao2:
Forum: Commuting
03-21-14, 10:47 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,611
Posted By tigerteeuwen

The clamp looks like a standard split ring hanger...

The clamp looks like a standard split ring hanger for plumbing. the box it comes in looks like its worth more then the actual product itself...:injured:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-21-14, 09:37 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,484
Posted By tigerteeuwen

HANG THE THEIF! :troll: KIDDING OF COURSE!

HANG THE THEIF! :troll:

KIDDING OF COURSE!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-21-14, 09:29 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,484
Posted By tigerteeuwen

My sister had a bike stolen once, She saw the...

My sister had a bike stolen once, She saw the perp riding it one day while driving her car... i am glad it was her because if it was me i probably would have used said car to get the bike back for...
Forum: Commuting
03-21-14, 07:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,311
Posted By tigerteeuwen

I have had only one close call but the guy who...

I have had only one close call but the guy who was half at fault (half at fault because i should have been more careful as well) was really nice and got out of his vehical to make sure i was okay,...
Forum: Commuting
03-20-14, 08:10 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,553
Posted By tigerteeuwen

Is that a legal downloading sight? Just curious,...

Is that a legal downloading sight? Just curious, show looks interesting and I would love to watch it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-14, 05:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,396
Posted By tigerteeuwen

Anymore information on how it was recovered?

Anymore information on how it was recovered?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-14, 03:56 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,298
Posted By tigerteeuwen

3 bikes that i want to count, but technically 4. ...

3 bikes that i want to count, but technically 4.

2014 Norco threshold A2 for commuting, general adventuring, and maybe a race or two this year.

2014 Fit Bf 2 Bmx, because the bug has never...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-14, 03:13 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,068
Posted By tigerteeuwen

I think you did the right thing, every situation...

I think you did the right thing, every situation has if's and but's.

If the car that went threw a red light caused an accident.... It didn't though. Thing is everything has something that can...
Forum: Commuting
03-20-14, 10:37 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 185,856
Posted By tigerteeuwen

I finally started commuting to work again! I was...

I finally started commuting to work again! I was rewarded with a cold headwin and after I arrived at work I was rewarded with snow, not sure if I will ride home or not... might need the wife to pick...
Forum: Commuting
03-20-14, 09:08 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,611
Posted By tigerteeuwen

i think i am eyeing this one. 369974 i...

i think i am eyeing this one. 369974

i really should have a bell though, as noglider said.
Forum: Commuting
03-19-14, 07:43 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 7,103
Posted By tigerteeuwen

I keep mine in our second room, soon to be a...

I keep mine in our second room, soon to be a little more crowded since I ordered a bike for my wife today.


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Forum: Commuting
03-19-14, 04:06 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,611
Posted By tigerteeuwen

This would go perfect with my ketchup and mustard...

This would go perfect with my ketchup and mustard themed bike! :crash: lol
Forum: Commuting
03-19-14, 01:27 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,611
Posted By tigerteeuwen

sweet! those pontoons are sort of what i had in...

sweet! those pontoons are sort of what i had in mind, not sure if they will work with my shoes though!

i do like the idea of mounting the bell on the underside of the stem, i think that would look...
Forum: Commuting
03-19-14, 11:54 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,611
Posted By tigerteeuwen

two unrelated questions. spd's and bells.

Hey guys, so i have been wondering about a few things.

first question, i bought a pair or spd pedals and shoes... and i should have bought a pair that was semi recessed mounting for the clip,...
Forum: Commuting
03-19-14, 09:41 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,187
Posted By tigerteeuwen

Other then the usual 20Km commute, Bmx...

Other then the usual 20Km commute,

Bmx mostly ride park, Also just got a downhill bike again (after my old one was stolen a long time ago), as well i do some slack lining and the occasional set...
Forum: Commuting
03-17-14, 02:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,816
Posted By tigerteeuwen

That's cool that your moving to Red Deer, I live...

That's cool that your moving to Red Deer, I live in Red Deer myself!

I used a road bike last year, but wanted to be able to do a bit more with my commute this year and not have to use a different...
Forum: Commuting
03-17-14, 12:07 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,435
Posted By tigerteeuwen

I love .... thinking your extra fast and...

I love

.... thinking your extra fast and that your ride was no big deal (and then realising the wind has been at your back the entire time)

.... getting up that big hill that seems impossible...
Forum: Commuting
03-12-14, 09:00 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,250
Posted By tigerteeuwen

I like this story, very endearing.

I like this story, very endearing.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-12-14, 08:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,862
Posted By tigerteeuwen

Thanks for the answers guys. I will keep an eye...

Thanks for the answers guys. I will keep an eye on it and if it ends up being a problem this year I will be grudgingly bring it to Edmonton.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-12-14, 07:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,862
Posted By tigerteeuwen

Warranty is out of Edmonton, I live in red deer...

Warranty is out of Edmonton, I live in red deer so its a bit of a headache to get this fixed. Would this actually be under warranty since the first initial small bit of cross threading was done by...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-12-14, 07:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,862
Posted By tigerteeuwen

Water bottle mount on frame spin freely on my Norco.

My 2014 Norco threshold a2 water bottle mount holes are spinning, I have been reading up and it could possibly be a riv-nut?

Basically what happened is it initially cross thread a small amount I...
Forum: Commuting
03-04-14, 08:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,390
Posted By tigerteeuwen

I liked the poem.

I liked the poem.
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