Hello from Canada!
02-21-26 | 08:23 AM
#1
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Newbie
Joined: Feb 2026
Posts: 6
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Bikes: 1987 Kuwahara Mesa, 1987 Trek 8000xt, 1985 Miyata 310, 2013 Devinci Dixon
Hello from Canada!
Hello Bikeforumers!
I'm a bicycle hobbyist from Canada and mostly ride for utility or recreational reasons. Nearly daily year round rider since 2023 after a heart event, ditched my car last summer and havent looked back (we are now a 1 car household - so car light). I love working on bikes and the idea of building a bike as a form of expression/ art, a means of getting around and a from of self sufficient transportation that gets us away from relying so heavily on car culture. The health benefits dont hurt either. I'm also looking forward to sharing my builds, daily drivers, biking anecdotes and learning from you guys and sharing my mechanical knowledge from fellow enthusiasts in this community.
I'm a bicycle hobbyist from Canada and mostly ride for utility or recreational reasons. Nearly daily year round rider since 2023 after a heart event, ditched my car last summer and havent looked back (we are now a 1 car household - so car light). I love working on bikes and the idea of building a bike as a form of expression/ art, a means of getting around and a from of self sufficient transportation that gets us away from relying so heavily on car culture. The health benefits dont hurt either. I'm also looking forward to sharing my builds, daily drivers, biking anecdotes and learning from you guys and sharing my mechanical knowledge from fellow enthusiasts in this community.
02-25-26 | 12:42 AM
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Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 5,862
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From: City of Angels
Bikes: A few too many
Hello rillposer,
Welcome to Bikeforums glad to hear that you are joining us and excited to have you post some of your builds. There are many folks on the forum that reside in the "Great White North".
Best, Ben
Welcome to Bikeforums glad to hear that you are joining us and excited to have you post some of your builds. There are many folks on the forum that reside in the "Great White North".
Best, Ben
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02-25-26 | 09:04 AM
#3
Commuter, roadie
Joined: Jun 2022
Posts: 2,721
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From: SE Wisconsin, USA
Bikes: Trek: Domane AL3, Checkpoint SL7; Priority Apollo 11, ZiZZO Forte + eBikes
Welcome, from SE Wisconsin!
You might consider filling in at least your general location in your profile, so it shows up next to your posts and gives other members context.
I look forward to the day when I can go car light. A cargo or urban utility eBike is a big help in this regard.
Like you, we have tough winters. I've started to address that by getting an eFatty and fitting studded tires. Now, I'm dealing with the rear brake locking up from salt spray.
You might consider filling in at least your general location in your profile, so it shows up next to your posts and gives other members context.
I look forward to the day when I can go car light. A cargo or urban utility eBike is a big help in this regard.
Like you, we have tough winters. I've started to address that by getting an eFatty and fitting studded tires. Now, I'm dealing with the rear brake locking up from salt spray.
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02-28-26 | 07:28 PM
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Silver Comet Fred
Joined: Jan 2017
Posts: 14,810
Likes: 5,026
From: NW Metro Atl.
Bikes: 1
Hello Bikeforumers!
I'm a bicycle hobbyist from Canada and mostly ride for utility or recreational reasons. Nearly daily year round rider since 2023 after a heart event, ditched my car last summer and havent looked back (we are now a 1 car household - so car light). I love working on bikes and the idea of building a bike as a form of expression/ art, a means of getting around and a from of self sufficient transportation that gets us away from relying so heavily on car culture. The health benefits dont hurt either. I'm also looking forward to sharing my builds, daily drivers, biking anecdotes and learning from you guys and sharing my mechanical knowledge from fellow enthusiasts in this community.
I'm a bicycle hobbyist from Canada and mostly ride for utility or recreational reasons. Nearly daily year round rider since 2023 after a heart event, ditched my car last summer and havent looked back (we are now a 1 car household - so car light). I love working on bikes and the idea of building a bike as a form of expression/ art, a means of getting around and a from of self sufficient transportation that gets us away from relying so heavily on car culture. The health benefits dont hurt either. I'm also looking forward to sharing my builds, daily drivers, biking anecdotes and learning from you guys and sharing my mechanical knowledge from fellow enthusiasts in this community.
03-08-26 | 03:54 PM
#5
Newbie
Joined: Nov 2025
Posts: 37
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Always great to see riders joining from different regions, especially with such varied terrain to explore. Cycling up there must be pretty amazing depending on the season. Getting into a new forum can feel a bit like reading amazon reviews, where you’re just trying to get a sense of what to expect. What kind of riding are you into most? Road, trails, or a mix of both? You’ll find plenty of helpful discussions here.
Last edited by williscreg; 03-20-26 at 01:56 PM.
