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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-31-10, 01:50 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 484
Posted By Steve_Guelph

Recall Notice CXR

I received a call a week ago telling me the fork on my 2009 Rocky Mountain Solo CXR is defective and not to ride it till it is fixed. The bike shop said the new fork will be in mid January. Just a...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-06-10, 12:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 484
Posted By Steve_Guelph

It is possible to have everything correct and...

It is possible to have everything correct and still get rubbing under load or when there is flex. I have a friend that is a little heavy and he gets a slight drag or rub when turning. Not enough to...
Forum: Commuting
03-19-10, 01:16 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,922
Posted By Steve_Guelph

I agree but that is far from the norm. The...

I agree but that is far from the norm. The original post said he wanted something for commuting and MTBing. Depends what his definition of MTB'ing is. Rail trails or compacted flat trails ride what...
Forum: Commuting
03-19-10, 12:12 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,922
Posted By Steve_Guelph

Your kidding right? MTB with a Cross Check with...

Your kidding right? MTB with a Cross Check with drop bars or the Karate Monkey single speed that can also be used for MTB?
Forum: Commuting
03-19-10, 11:00 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,922
Posted By Steve_Guelph

A mountain bike is your best option if you want...

A mountain bike is your best option if you want something for commuting and MTB. 5 miles is nothing on any bike. You say the roads are rough....suspension will eat that up and not beat the crap out...
Forum: Commuting
03-18-10, 08:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 524
Posted By Steve_Guelph

How do I size them so they will fit? I have tons...

How do I size them so they will fit? I have tons of pics.
Forum: Commuting
03-18-10, 06:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,592
Posted By Steve_Guelph

http://www.conti-online.com/generator/www/de/en/co...

http://www.conti-online.com/generator/www/de/en/continental/bicycle/themes/city/atb/traffic/traffic_en.html

They come in 2.1 and have an aggressive look but made for the road. Not a slick but...
Forum: Commuting
03-18-10, 06:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 524
Posted By Steve_Guelph

Two bikes many thoughts

Hi I am the lurker :rolleyes:. I come here and read through the threads everyday. Not sure why I don't reply to threads more although the questions people ask are usually answered before I get a...
Forum: Eastern Canada
03-02-10, 09:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 771
Posted By Steve_Guelph

I am going. I found the clothing to be a real...

I am going. I found the clothing to be a real deal. I picked up jerseys for $10 and padded shorts $15 on the last day.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-01-10, 09:30 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,909
Posted By Steve_Guelph

With that said your bike is okay on light trails...

With that said your bike is okay on light trails or gravel paths but would get destroyed if I were to ride it on the trails around here. That doesn't mean it is not a hybrid does it?

This is a...
Forum: Commuting
02-28-10, 06:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,057
Posted By Steve_Guelph

No good carrying one if you don't know how to use...

No good carrying one if you don't know how to use it. Practice on an old chain or go to your local bike store and ask them to do a demo so you can fix your bike when the time comes. I am surprised...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-26-10, 09:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,208
Posted By Steve_Guelph

A good time to charge is when you do your laundry.

A good time to charge is when you do your laundry.
Forum: Commuting
02-23-10, 04:38 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,357
Posted By Steve_Guelph

A do all bike. I have a CX bike and a mountain...

A do all bike. I have a CX bike and a mountain bike. I love my CX and the ease of adding racks and just the pure simplicity, strong build, good components and so on. But I must say as a do all bike I...
Forum: Commuting
02-23-10, 04:26 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,657
Posted By Steve_Guelph

<$20 I can't say. I know the 28c Ultra Gators I...

<$20 I can't say. I know the 28c Ultra Gators I just put on measure closer to a 25c. Size this might help...price sorry.
Forum: Eastern Canada
01-31-10, 05:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,483
Posted By Steve_Guelph

Hi Alf. You can hit 5 or more in a day and be...

Hi Alf. You can hit 5 or more in a day and be well below 40 km. Take your time and stop for lunch at one of the wineries.
Forum: Commuting
01-20-10, 06:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,738
Posted By Steve_Guelph

The swivel ones we use on motorcycles are from...

The swivel ones we use on motorcycles are from the marine stores. They are used on boats.
Forum: Commuting
01-20-10, 01:45 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,332
Posted By Steve_Guelph

Very close to my schedule in the morning but not...

Very close to my schedule in the morning but not as long at night. Just curious how far your commute is? Mine is 32 km or 19 miles each way. I take it easy going to work so I don't walk in dripping....
Forum: Eastern Canada
11-20-09, 10:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 908
Posted By Steve_Guelph

I would look on Kijiji, Ebay, and local ads for...

I would look on Kijiji, Ebay, and local ads for the next little while. This happened to one of our members and he got to meet face to face with the same person that tried to sell him his own bike...
Forum: Eastern Canada
11-17-09, 02:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,483
Posted By Steve_Guelph

That’s to bad this didn't catch on. When I ride...

That’s to bad this didn't catch on. When I ride alone I like to book it and challenge myself. When my wife and I go out together it is more of an easy pace stopping and enjoying the sites. We are...
Forum: Commuting
04-16-09, 10:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 991
Posted By Steve_Guelph

Heart attack related but not help related. A long...

Heart attack related but not help related. A long time ago we lived on a farm way way out. It was about a 30 minute ride to the edge of town. Anyway...I had an old 10 speed with no lights (I know...
Forum: Commuting
04-15-09, 06:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 810
Posted By Steve_Guelph

I do it the same way. Mine is screwed to a 2x4...

I do it the same way. Mine is screwed to a 2x4 that fits into the bed liner of the truck. Simple and cheap.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-07-09, 07:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 973
Posted By Steve_Guelph

$2000 will buy you a good cross well specked out....

$2000 will buy you a good cross well specked out. I was looking for a long time and looked the bikes you mentioned. I ended up with the Rocky Mountain Solo CXR.
Forum: Commuting
04-06-09, 05:12 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,928
Posted By Steve_Guelph

Why are you doing it? Lots of opinions on here...

Why are you doing it? Lots of opinions on here and some may agree or disagree with each other. For me: I ride because it is good for my health, I enjoy the social part of clubs, my wife and I can do...
Forum: Commuting
04-06-09, 08:44 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,628
Posted By Steve_Guelph

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=527251...

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=527251

This is the pedal I went with.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-05-09, 08:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,749
Posted By Steve_Guelph

I think I will leave it stock for now go from...

I think I will leave it stock for now go from there.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-04-09, 09:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,749
Posted By Steve_Guelph

Thanks for the replies. I can't see myself...

Thanks for the replies. I can't see myself spinning out if 110 rpm is 33 mph. If the hill is that steep I will take advantage of it and coast :innocent:.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-04-09, 05:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,749
Posted By Steve_Guelph

Spinning out

My new Rocky Solo CXR comes standard with 12-25 rear and a 36/46 front. I was told by some road riders that when I ride road with them I would easily "spin out" or run out of gears when riding rode....
Forum: Commuting
04-03-09, 01:27 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,442
Posted By Steve_Guelph

I also have the Topeak and love it. It is easy to...

I also have the Topeak and love it. It is easy to access things or just slide off and take it with you. Another thing to consider is this type of rack that clamps to the seat post should not be used...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-03-09, 01:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,409
Posted By Steve_Guelph

Hey I like that pedal to. Is that type of cleat...

Hey I like that pedal to. Is that type of cleat as comfortable as the SPD? I am thinking for when the I use the bike for longer rode rides.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-03-09, 12:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,409
Posted By Steve_Guelph

I believe that pedal has a clip on the one side...

I believe that pedal has a clip on the one side only.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-03-09, 11:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,409
Posted By Steve_Guelph

I was not sure about the spring loaded clip in...

I was not sure about the spring loaded clip in regards jamming or wearing fast. I want the ability to ride with both MTB shoes and street shoes. It is also nice knowing that if the something happens...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-03-09, 11:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,409
Posted By Steve_Guelph

Your input on this pedal?

Anyone care to share your thoughts on this type of pedal for the cyclocross bike. ...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-30-09, 06:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 765
Posted By Steve_Guelph

Thanks for the info. I think that the stiff sole...

Thanks for the info. I think that the stiff sole MTB shoe is the way to go.

Steve
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-29-09, 08:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 765
Posted By Steve_Guelph

Rocky Solo CXR

I just ordered an 09 Rocky Mountain Solo CXR. I have a XC background but not much road and no cross saddle time. I wanted something to use for commuting (35 km one way), can handle the rougher...
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