Location Calgary, Alberta
Winter season temperature range estimate for 06/07 Down to -18C + wind
Snow estimate Up to 8" at any one time
One Way Mileage6km commute, up to 15km at times
Bike Old school MTB, steel
Conditions Grit, dirt, salt more grit, in a chinook the most awful grinding slurry.
MaintenanceJust clean and lube as I feel it needs

I am trying to put together what I hope will be a low maintenance bike.
The most important is fenders and trying to get a fixed chainline (no dérailleurs ) so
i can fit as full a chainguard as possible. The plan is to save my pennies and fit a Rohloff
14 speed gear hub. The frame will eventually be a good thick powder coat job. Other
features include disc brakes to get the braking surface away from the rim.