Location: toronto, ontario
Winter season temperature range estimate for 06/07: mild> okay> chilly> cold> windy> blustery> bloody cold> take the streetcar
Snow estimate: there's been a few dumps over the past few weeks; enough to make trails/side-streets/bike lanes difficult for awhile.
One-way mileage: depends where i'm going. usually just under 10 kms for commute. leisure rides have been shortened or just avoided.
Bike: single-speed 80s conversion, 700x23s
Conditions: yes!! and watch out for the streetcar tracks!
Frame: steel
Tires: "michelin pro race" (or so i've been told)
Part Replacements: lately: new rear sprocket and chain. new brake pads. new rear full fender (yay, planet bike!)
needs a good spring tune up: frame damage touch-up, brake cable/housing, bar tape, brake tlc, etc...
Preventative daily: lots of love?
Preventative weekly: pump tires a couple times, some lube if it's starting to chafe.
Preventative season: chain maintenance, wipe down and brakes. general over haul every year or so to check for other problems/worn parts.
Lubricants and cleaners: usually white lightening for the commuter