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04-12-13, 12:56 AM
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Bike fittings in Vancouver?
No replies since December 2012? Everyone must be out on their bike.
I just picked up a Marinoni Special on craigslist out of Victoria. The frame is maybe a cm bigger than ideal (58 instead of 57), and it was set up for someone 3 inches taller than me, so I figure I should invest in a fitting. At the very least, I expect I'll need to replace the 115 mm stem with an 80 or 90.
Anyone have any experiences or recommendations with bike fitters in Vancouver? The three I'm considering right now are Mighty Riders at ~$70, the advanced MEC fitting at $120, and La Bicicletta at $185. As far as my riding style, I'd like to get into weekend group rides, and maybe work my way up to a Fondo. (Group ride recommendations also welcome.)
No replies since December 2012? Everyone must be out on their bike.
I just picked up a Marinoni Special on craigslist out of Victoria. The frame is maybe a cm bigger than ideal (58 instead of 57), and it was set up for someone 3 inches taller than me, so I figure I should invest in a fitting. At the very least, I expect I'll need to replace the 115 mm stem with an 80 or 90.
Anyone have any experiences or recommendations with bike fitters in Vancouver? The three I'm considering right now are Mighty Riders at ~$70, the advanced MEC fitting at $120, and La Bicicletta at $185. As far as my riding style, I'd like to get into weekend group rides, and maybe work my way up to a Fondo. (Group ride recommendations also welcome.)
04-17-13, 04:32 PM
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Bike fittings in Vancouver?
No replies since December 2012? Everyone must be out on their bike.
I just picked up a Marinoni Special on craigslist out of Victoria. The frame is maybe a cm bigger than ideal (58 instead of 57), and it was set up for someone 3 inches taller than me, so I figure I should invest in a fitting. At the very least, I expect I'll need to replace the 115 mm stem with an 80 or 90.
Anyone have any experiences or recommendations with bike fitters in Vancouver? The three I'm considering right now are Mighty Riders at ~$70, the advanced MEC fitting at $120, and La Bicicletta at $185. As far as my riding style, I'd like to get into weekend group rides, and maybe work my way up to a Fondo. (Group ride recommendations also welcome.)
No replies since December 2012? Everyone must be out on their bike.
I just picked up a Marinoni Special on craigslist out of Victoria. The frame is maybe a cm bigger than ideal (58 instead of 57), and it was set up for someone 3 inches taller than me, so I figure I should invest in a fitting. At the very least, I expect I'll need to replace the 115 mm stem with an 80 or 90.
Anyone have any experiences or recommendations with bike fitters in Vancouver? The three I'm considering right now are Mighty Riders at ~$70, the advanced MEC fitting at $120, and La Bicicletta at $185. As far as my riding style, I'd like to get into weekend group rides, and maybe work my way up to a Fondo. (Group ride recommendations also welcome.)
I have a Marinoni Special that I bought almost 30 years ago. I keep it for special events like weddings, funerals, royal visits. Very pleasant bike to ride.
04-20-13, 12:16 PM
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I have gone to Tyler Dumont at Physiomoves( a physiotherapy clinic) at 56 ave and 152 St
My friend who is an avid long distance cyclist goes to Wentings in Mission for his fittings
My friend who is an avid long distance cyclist goes to Wentings in Mission for his fittings
04-26-13, 09:29 AM
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Ironworkers Bridge Sidewalks to be widened! about time.
Work is going to happen THIS SUMMER! (in theory)
I hope that they do them one at a time.
https://www.vancouversun.com/news/Iro...088/story.html
Work is going to happen THIS SUMMER! (in theory)
I hope that they do them one at a time.
https://www.vancouversun.com/news/Iro...088/story.html
04-28-13, 08:57 AM
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Ironworkers Bridge Sidewalks to be widened! about time.
Work is going to happen THIS SUMMER! (in theory)
I hope that they do them one at a time.
https://www.vancouversun.com/news/Iro...088/story.html
Work is going to happen THIS SUMMER! (in theory)
I hope that they do them one at a time.
https://www.vancouversun.com/news/Iro...088/story.html
05-25-13, 05:42 PM
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Hello everyone,
I am brand new in the city, coming from France! It's amazing how many bikers are riding in Vancouver. And the city is pretty cool makes me want to have my bike. Does anyone know a good plan for affordable, second hand, racing machine here around ?
Also I used to ride a lot in Paris, and as long as I am here looking for a job I was wondering if it is hard to become bike messenger in Vancouver? I have heard about this bike courier licence test, does anyone know how hard is that ? How is the job market at the moment ?
Thankx
I am brand new in the city, coming from France! It's amazing how many bikers are riding in Vancouver. And the city is pretty cool makes me want to have my bike. Does anyone know a good plan for affordable, second hand, racing machine here around ?
Also I used to ride a lot in Paris, and as long as I am here looking for a job I was wondering if it is hard to become bike messenger in Vancouver? I have heard about this bike courier licence test, does anyone know how hard is that ? How is the job market at the moment ?
Thankx
06-01-13, 05:51 PM
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Hello everyone,
I am brand new in the city, coming from France! It's amazing how many bikers are riding in Vancouver. And the city is pretty cool makes me want to have my bike. Does anyone know a good plan for affordable, second hand, racing machine here around ?
Also I used to ride a lot in Paris, and as long as I am here looking for a job I was wondering if it is hard to become bike messenger in Vancouver? I have heard about this bike courier licence test, does anyone know how hard is that ? How is the job market at the moment ?
Thankx
I am brand new in the city, coming from France! It's amazing how many bikers are riding in Vancouver. And the city is pretty cool makes me want to have my bike. Does anyone know a good plan for affordable, second hand, racing machine here around ?
Also I used to ride a lot in Paris, and as long as I am here looking for a job I was wondering if it is hard to become bike messenger in Vancouver? I have heard about this bike courier licence test, does anyone know how hard is that ? How is the job market at the moment ?
Thankx
06-03-13, 09:09 AM
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Yo, I'm in kits... 09 Kona Jake with a carbon fork...
keep an eye out for me til I buy a helmet ok?
keep an eye out for me til I buy a helmet ok?
07-24-13, 12:41 AM
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Thought I'd check back in over here. Haven't had the fitting done yet, though some friends of mine had fittings at West 4th physio and seem pretty happy with the service. The downside is stem changes are referred to a shop rather than effected right away.
On the group ride front, I've done a few of La Bicicletta's Tuesday nighters in Stanley Park, and a couple of their Saturday rides (the ones I joined went out towards Horseshoe Bay along Marine, then up Cypress via the Upper Levels). Nice friendly rides. The Tuesday one in particular is good to get comfortable with group riding. Info here: https://labiciclettaproshop.com/artic...rides-pg72.htm
Sorry if that sounds like a sales pitch (for a free event). I'm in no way associated with the shop.
On the group ride front, I've done a few of La Bicicletta's Tuesday nighters in Stanley Park, and a couple of their Saturday rides (the ones I joined went out towards Horseshoe Bay along Marine, then up Cypress via the Upper Levels). Nice friendly rides. The Tuesday one in particular is good to get comfortable with group riding. Info here: https://labiciclettaproshop.com/artic...rides-pg72.htm
Sorry if that sounds like a sales pitch (for a free event). I'm in no way associated with the shop.
07-29-13, 12:51 PM
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I'm in New West. Been cycling to work in Kits since first week of June. Started at 2x return trips a week, now pushing into 3, 4, and hopefully 5 return trips a week 
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08-19-13, 12:07 AM
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I'm down to ~58 min consistently from New West to Kits, and about 1h02 to 1h05 coming back (partially due to a net elevation gain, partially due to being tired after riding in in the morning).
I'm on the BC Parkway following the Skytrain most of the way. Various side streets/greenways through New West depending on lights/traffic, and generally along 13th/10th Avenue between Trout Lake and Kits.
You ride much in the area?
08-19-13, 10:16 PM
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LOL that is random that I've replied to both your posts!
my husband and I started mountain biking last year. We enjoy it and purchased cx bikes this year.
I have been doing casual , leisurely rides so far but do plan riding to work soon.
I think I, going to swap tires pretty soon. I have 32s on my bike now and I'm hoping if I swap to skinnier like a 28 ill find a difference.
my husband and I started mountain biking last year. We enjoy it and purchased cx bikes this year.
I have been doing casual , leisurely rides so far but do plan riding to work soon.
I think I, going to swap tires pretty soon. I have 32s on my bike now and I'm hoping if I swap to skinnier like a 28 ill find a difference.
08-24-13, 06:14 PM
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Bike fittings in Vancouver?
No replies since December 2012? Everyone must be out on their bike.
I just picked up a Marinoni Special on craigslist out of Victoria. The frame is maybe a cm bigger than ideal (58 instead of 57), and it was set up for someone 3 inches taller than me, so I figure I should invest in a fitting. At the very least, I expect I'll need to replace the 115 mm stem with an 80 or 90.
Anyone have any experiences or recommendations with bike fitters in Vancouver? The three I'm considering right now are Mighty Riders at ~$70, the advanced MEC fitting at $120, and La Bicicletta at $185. As far as my riding style, I'd like to get into weekend group rides, and maybe work my way up to a Fondo. (Group ride recommendations also welcome.)
No replies since December 2012? Everyone must be out on their bike.
I just picked up a Marinoni Special on craigslist out of Victoria. The frame is maybe a cm bigger than ideal (58 instead of 57), and it was set up for someone 3 inches taller than me, so I figure I should invest in a fitting. At the very least, I expect I'll need to replace the 115 mm stem with an 80 or 90.
Anyone have any experiences or recommendations with bike fitters in Vancouver? The three I'm considering right now are Mighty Riders at ~$70, the advanced MEC fitting at $120, and La Bicicletta at $185. As far as my riding style, I'd like to get into weekend group rides, and maybe work my way up to a Fondo. (Group ride recommendations also welcome.)
08-27-13, 12:18 AM
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LOL that is random that I've replied to both your posts!
my husband and I started mountain biking last year. We enjoy it and purchased cx bikes this year.
I have been doing casual , leisurely rides so far but do plan riding to work soon.
I think I, going to swap tires pretty soon. I have 32s on my bike now and I'm hoping if I swap to skinnier like a 28 ill find a difference.
my husband and I started mountain biking last year. We enjoy it and purchased cx bikes this year.
I have been doing casual , leisurely rides so far but do plan riding to work soon.
I think I, going to swap tires pretty soon. I have 32s on my bike now and I'm hoping if I swap to skinnier like a 28 ill find a difference.
im riding 23s; big difference from the 35s on the hybrid I was riding to start the season! May switch back to beefier tires for the fall though. Still trying to figure out what I will need in the rain.
If you guys want to explore some rides around town, my wife and I are looking to do some more recreational riding too. She doesn't have the option of riding to work as I do - daycare dropoffs and she has no showers at work either :-) PM me if you want to set up a ride or something. Been meaning to try the Central Valley Greenway or possibly do some country riding out in Ladner.
08-27-13, 12:20 AM
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Thought I'd check back in over here. Haven't had the fitting done yet, though some friends of mine had fittings at West 4th physio and seem pretty happy with the service. The downside is stem changes are referred to a shop rather than effected right away.
On the group ride front, I've done a few of La Bicicletta's Tuesday nighters in Stanley Park, and a couple of their Saturday rides (the ones I joined went out towards Horseshoe Bay along Marine, then up Cypress via the Upper Levels). Nice friendly rides. The Tuesday one in particular is good to get comfortable with group riding. Info here: https://labiciclettaproshop.com/artic...rides-pg72.htm
Sorry if that sounds like a sales pitch (for a free event). I'm in no way associated with the shop.
On the group ride front, I've done a few of La Bicicletta's Tuesday nighters in Stanley Park, and a couple of their Saturday rides (the ones I joined went out towards Horseshoe Bay along Marine, then up Cypress via the Upper Levels). Nice friendly rides. The Tuesday one in particular is good to get comfortable with group riding. Info here: https://labiciclettaproshop.com/artic...rides-pg72.htm
Sorry if that sounds like a sales pitch (for a free event). I'm in no way associated with the shop.
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...hysiotherapist
08-30-13, 12:30 AM
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Early morning Saturday rides
I ride Saturday mornings, starting at ~7:30am from kits. I have been looking for a group to ride with, but they all start later, 9-10am, and that is too late for me, as I try to be back home at 11-11:30 tops.
Does anyone know of an early group ride around? I consider myself a beginner, and I usually ride 50-70Km.
Thanks in advance for any tips.
Does anyone know of an early group ride around? I consider myself a beginner, and I usually ride 50-70Km.
Thanks in advance for any tips.
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I ride Saturday mornings, starting at ~7:30am from kits. I have been looking for a group to ride with, but they all start later, 9-10am, and that is too late for me, as I try to be back home at 11-11:30 tops.
Does anyone know of an early group ride around? I consider myself a beginner, and I usually ride 50-70Km.
Thanks in advance for any tips.
Does anyone know of an early group ride around? I consider myself a beginner, and I usually ride 50-70Km.
Thanks in advance for any tips.
09-13-13, 11:44 AM
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Try a few laps of stanley park and you will find others. Or hit up Musette Cafe on Hornby near Drake as you leave the house. There will be others.
09-22-13, 07:25 PM
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anyone herd anything about the upgrades?
I took the time to email the honourable Naomi Yamamoto (naomi.yamamoto.mla@leg.bc.ca) a few weeks ago and got zero response.
I took the time to email the honourable Naomi Yamamoto (naomi.yamamoto.mla@leg.bc.ca) a few weeks ago and got zero response.
Ironworkers Bridge Sidewalks to be widened! about time.
Work is going to happen THIS SUMMER! (in theory)
I hope that they do them one at a time.
https://www.vancouversun.com/news/Iro...088/story.html
Work is going to happen THIS SUMMER! (in theory)
I hope that they do them one at a time.
https://www.vancouversun.com/news/Iro...088/story.html
10-13-13, 05:59 PM
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Help!
I'm (possibly, probably) going to be looking for a place to stay in Vancouver (or at least BC) for the duration of winter next year...
I'm not sure how to go about it in terms of finding a temporary residence... Can anyone help?
I'll be cycling from New Brunswick, hopefully arriving by kinda September-ish... Anyone got any ideas? Or does anyone know the best way (aside from flying - way, way too expensive for me), that I can get back to NB by Christmas?
Cheers,
Jack.
I'm (possibly, probably) going to be looking for a place to stay in Vancouver (or at least BC) for the duration of winter next year...
I'm not sure how to go about it in terms of finding a temporary residence... Can anyone help?
I'll be cycling from New Brunswick, hopefully arriving by kinda September-ish... Anyone got any ideas? Or does anyone know the best way (aside from flying - way, way too expensive for me), that I can get back to NB by Christmas?
Cheers,
Jack.
02-13-14, 09:59 AM
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Help!
I'm (possibly, probably) going to be looking for a place to stay in Vancouver (or at least BC) for the duration of winter next year...
I'm not sure how to go about it in terms of finding a temporary residence... Can anyone help?
I'll be cycling from New Brunswick, hopefully arriving by kinda September-ish... Anyone got any ideas? Or does anyone know the best way (aside from flying - way, way too expensive for me), that I can get back to NB by Christmas?
Cheers,
Jack.
I'm (possibly, probably) going to be looking for a place to stay in Vancouver (or at least BC) for the duration of winter next year...
I'm not sure how to go about it in terms of finding a temporary residence... Can anyone help?
I'll be cycling from New Brunswick, hopefully arriving by kinda September-ish... Anyone got any ideas? Or does anyone know the best way (aside from flying - way, way too expensive for me), that I can get back to NB by Christmas?
Cheers,
Jack.
02-13-14, 10:34 AM
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Hi, CW.
Thanks for your reply.
I've decided to put off my Cross-Canada tour till 2015. And plans may change about coming home - I may decide to head off from Vancouver and go South to either Rio or Ushaia, Argentina.
I had the idea to start a RTW Tour after my Cross-Canada, not sure if that plan will come to fruition!
Thanks for your reply.
I've decided to put off my Cross-Canada tour till 2015. And plans may change about coming home - I may decide to head off from Vancouver and go South to either Rio or Ushaia, Argentina.
I had the idea to start a RTW Tour after my Cross-Canada, not sure if that plan will come to fruition!