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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-10-13, 04:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,199
Posted By ddez

I use friction shifters on my 8 spd. They are...

I use friction shifters on my 8 spd. They are pretty flexible. Had them on 7 spd before and 9 spd.
Forum: Commuting
08-09-12, 03:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 972
Posted By ddez

Yahoo! My BA's came in a week early. LBS ordered...

Yahoo! My BA's came in a week early. LBS ordered them right away instead of waiting till he had a bigger order to send. Plus he didnt charge extra for that. Gave me a discount for buying a bike from...
Forum: Commuting
08-03-12, 08:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 972
Posted By ddez

Thanks for all the replies,great responses,really...

Thanks for all the replies,great responses,really appreciated. I feel much better about my decision to purchase BA's. Now the 2-3 week wait while they get here. Thats the hard part.

Allan s i do...
Forum: Commuting
08-02-12, 11:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 972
Posted By ddez

I was reading on another forum about that. The...

I was reading on another forum about that. The 60's wont work with out changing the deraileur but the newer size 55's will on the Muirwoods. Even had pics. to show. But thanks for the heads up.
Im...
Forum: Commuting
08-02-12, 07:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 972
Posted By ddez

Question on Big Apples

My Muirwoods 29er will be a real 29er in about 2 weeks. I ordered 55-622 Big Apples. Thats how long it will take to get them up here. Cant wait. These things with tubes a taxes cost me about $160...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-31-12, 12:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 471
Posted By ddez

The usual way to install them is to move...

The usual way to install them is to move everything(brake levers,shifters and grips) in board the width of the clamp part on the bar ends. That way you have the full width of the grips still to use....
Forum: Touring
07-25-12, 06:23 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 17,934
Posted By ddez

Actually Canadiens have differing accents too...

Actually Canadiens have differing accents too depending where they come from. I can barely understand those from Newfoundland. They will ask you where ya too,instead of where you at. They call a...
Forum: Touring
07-22-12, 07:08 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 9,411
Posted By ddez

Good one!:lol:

Good one!:lol:
Forum: Touring
07-22-12, 06:55 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 9,411
Posted By ddez

Agreed. But thats what tents are for. There are...

Agreed. But thats what tents are for. There are all kinds of ways to get creative and live cheap. Im speaking from experience. Ive stayed in the bush weeks at a time,winter and summer,...
Forum: Touring
07-22-12, 05:57 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 9,411
Posted By ddez

I think you could live on close to a grand a...

I think you could live on close to a grand a month. Depends how well you want to get by i guess. All you really need is the basic's. A place to sleep,food and something to wear. All else is extra's,...
Forum: Commuting
07-20-12, 09:09 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,851
Posted By ddez

Not sure if anyone has noticed but its getting...

Not sure if anyone has noticed but its getting worse out there in traffic. They dont just do this to cyclists. Im recently retired, but as a long time truck driver o/op (over 40 years) and...
Forum: Commuting
07-10-12, 03:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,721
Posted By ddez

Im going to go out on a limb here and guess you...

Im going to go out on a limb here and guess you may have had a few more (almost) mishaps than usual to even be thinking that. If not, well its happened to me, im 65. What ive found is my reactions...
Forum: Commuting
07-10-12, 12:33 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,857
Posted By ddez

He wouldnt want to start spitin around a few...

He wouldnt want to start spitin around a few folks i know. He'd be spittin blood fairly quickly lol.
Forum: Commuting
07-05-12, 02:08 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,383,315
Posted By ddez

Great looking bikepacking setup on the Salsa. You...

Great looking bikepacking setup on the Salsa. You got the handle bar sling too?
Forum: Commuting
07-03-12, 04:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 871
Posted By ddez

It comes from the Cree and Blackfoot indians who...

It comes from the Cree and Blackfoot indians who lived on opposite sides of Battle River. They made Pemican from Buffalo meat and the Saskatoon berries that are in abundance around Dried Meat Lake...
Forum: Commuting
07-03-12, 12:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 871
Posted By ddez

Meeting Creek is one of my favourite places. I...

Meeting Creek is one of my favourite places. I have a friend with a ranch/farm close to there. Great history re old steam trains etc. One of the last places where you can see real wood grain...
Forum: Commuting
07-01-12, 04:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 871
Posted By ddez

Megalowmat. You should drive into Edmonton...

Megalowmat.
You should drive into Edmonton before the 11 pm fireworks. Anywhere along the city center area river valley would give you a good view,especially up top on the banks of it. But be...
Forum: Commuting
07-01-12, 02:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 871
Posted By ddez

We always have fireworks July 1 even if its a...

We always have fireworks July 1 even if its a Sunday. About another 8 hours here in Edmonton.
Forum: Commuting
07-01-12, 07:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 871
Posted By ddez

+1 :love:

+1 :love:
Forum: Commuting
06-30-12, 11:48 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 34,095
Posted By ddez

Out of all the bikes ive ever owned there is only...

Out of all the bikes ive ever owned there is only 2 ive regretted parting with. 1 was a old beater Giant and 2 was my LHT. Illness forced me to sell the Surly and cash stops me from buying another...
Forum: Commuting
06-30-12, 11:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 832
Posted By ddez

I enjoyed all the replies. Good stuff. I feel a...

I enjoyed all the replies. Good stuff. I feel a bit better now, im over it.:).
Forum: Commuting
06-30-12, 12:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 832
Posted By ddez

Stronger yet,he will get.

Stronger yet,he will get.
Forum: Commuting
06-29-12, 03:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 832
Posted By ddez

Old Guy Stems.

Had to ruin the look of my Marin Muirwoods recently.:( Had to put what i call a old guy stem on. Shortened up from 120 to a 100mm and from a 6 degree to a 30 degree. Really helped my neck and back...
Forum: Commuting
06-20-12, 06:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,621
Posted By ddez

I think it has alot to do with how fit you are to...

I think it has alot to do with how fit you are to start with. Probably 3-4 days maybe a week without riding if your really fit wont be noticed and is probably good for you. It worked for me when i...
Forum: Commuting
06-01-12, 09:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 637
Posted By ddez

I didnt have too much problem with installing...

I didnt have too much problem with installing fenders on mine (PB touring fenders) and did trial fit a rack not made for disc just for fun too. I just had to bow the stays out a bit by hand around...
Forum: Commuting
05-31-12, 04:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,602
Posted By ddez

Well in that case, the ones i got are called...

Well in that case, the ones i got are called "river pants". They fit a little long but that works with the draw cords well. As far as shorts go i just wear light weight stuff,nothing fancy so cant...
Forum: Commuting
05-27-12, 04:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,602
Posted By ddez

I just recently got lots of 2nd and one 3rd...

I just recently got lots of 2nd and one 3rd degree burn on my both legs from a alcohol stove. So cant have exposed legs in the sun for a few months.

What i found that look good off and on bike are...
Forum: Commuting
05-27-12, 04:09 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,383,315
Posted By ddez

Aha. You finally got a Surly. Nice!:thumb:

Aha. You finally got a Surly. Nice!:thumb:
Forum: Commuting
05-25-12, 04:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,097
Posted By ddez

I generally avoid riding at nite even on overnite...

I generally avoid riding at nite even on overnite camping trips. But i have a blinky back lite and a be seen 1 watt. front which i set on blinky most often on the front. I keep them in my saddle bag...
Forum: Commuting
05-18-12, 01:31 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 9,030
Posted By ddez

Maybe i just think differently but i purposely...

Maybe i just think differently but i purposely dont talk to cops about stupid stuff cop just did or doctor about medical stuff,or a cyclist about-----oh wait im a cyclist lol. Cause i know most...
Forum: Commuting
05-14-12, 06:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 475
Posted By ddez

Actually ive had air type pistols that used them...

Actually ive had air type pistols that used them for shooting bb's. I think there the same type from what i remember. Correct me if im wrong.
Maybe someone needed to get rid of evidence quickly...
Forum: Touring
05-10-12, 09:52 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 17,053
Posted By ddez

Im liking my Contact Ergos from Giant big time....

Im liking my Contact Ergos from Giant big time. Ive tried most bar ends including some i modded to no avail. Was about to switch to drops. Seen the aforementioned ends cheap at a LBS and put them on....
Forum: Commuting
05-09-12, 09:06 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,383,315
Posted By ddez

Well thanks guys. Just when ya think its about...

Well thanks guys. Just when ya think its about over things change. You never know. Tests show I still have the problem but its backed off for some reason and im feeling good.
I may have sold my...
Forum: Commuting
05-09-12, 06:31 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,383,315
Posted By ddez

249327A year and a half ago it looked like i...

249327A year and a half ago it looked like i would not be able to ride again due to illness. In fact it was looking like i might not have a lota time left. Sold all my bikes.
Well things have...
Forum: Commuting
05-06-12, 05:24 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,383,315
Posted By ddez

Every time i see sixty fiver around town he's...

Every time i see sixty fiver around town he's riding something different it seems. Every bike he has is first class. He's known to be about the best dang bike mechanic around these parts and he's...
Forum: Commuting
05-03-12, 09:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 896
Posted By ddez

Nice bike. So who cares if the seat is almost all...

Nice bike. So who cares if the seat is almost all the way down. If thats comfortable for you so be it. French/Lemond type fit doesnt have the seat out much anyhow. Something like a fist full actually...
Forum: Commuting
04-28-12, 10:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,721
Posted By ddez

I use Adidas. Leather and stiff soles. Think the...

I use Adidas. Leather and stiff soles. Think the ones i have are indoor soccer(football) type but they have tons of styles.
Black with typical Adidas white stripe on sides. Ive gotten many comments...
Forum: Commuting
04-21-12, 11:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,381
Posted By ddez

MEC has a great return policy. Doubt a LBS can...

MEC has a great return policy. Doubt a LBS can beat it.
Forum: Commuting
04-19-12, 07:59 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 26,187
Posted By ddez

Brand new Marin Muirwoods 29 er. Planet Bike...

Brand new Marin Muirwoods 29 er.
Planet Bike touring full coverage fenders.
Jandd Mountain Wedge 3 seat bag.
Bottle cages.
No name bar ends.
Silver Friction Shifters from Rivendel. My old...
Forum: Touring
04-19-12, 11:59 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,069
Posted By ddez

I dont want to come across as rude,im sure not...

I dont want to come across as rude,im sure not trying to be. What was discussed was interesting. But this thread really got derailed.

Frankly im really interested along with the OP. in pics and...
Forum: Commuting
04-14-12, 09:26 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,178
Posted By ddez

Forget about commando in a kilt.:twitchy:

Forget about commando in a kilt.:twitchy:
Forum: Commuting
04-13-12, 12:30 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,178
Posted By ddez

Nearly always shorts. But then i dont commute...

Nearly always shorts. But then i dont commute anymore so dont have to ride when i dont want too. That means mostly fair weather rider now. Im retired.
Forum: Commuting
04-09-12, 02:53 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 8,715
Posted By ddez

Ball cap.

Ball cap.
Forum: Commuting
04-09-12, 01:31 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 110,687
Posted By ddez

Simple way to not only have the water taste ok,...

Simple way to not only have the water taste ok, but to clean bottle. I squirt a little toothpaste in bottle about once every week(about as much as you use to brush teeth). Add water and put lid on...
Forum: Commuting
04-08-12, 12:38 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,155
Posted By ddez

I usually run 15 lbs less than tire side wall...

I usually run 15 lbs less than tire side wall recommendation on the front and 10 lbs less on back. If you ride light in the saddle it works very well and rides like a dream. Ive done that with many...
Forum: Commuting
04-08-12, 12:19 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 31,399
Posted By ddez

Jim Canuck. You are kidding right? I dont mean...

Jim Canuck.
You are kidding right? I dont mean to be rude, although you dont seem to hold back either with your "other plane of existence" comment. Experience trumps book knowledge every time. Many...
Forum: Commuting
04-04-12, 12:11 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 17,922
Posted By ddez

I double taped my my bar ends. Works just fine....

I double taped my my bar ends. Works just fine. Been on there a while and i ride the bar ends pretty much all the time except when i see a braking situation coming up.
Forum: Commuting
03-08-12, 03:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,051
Posted By ddez

That would make a awesome touring bike with a...

That would make a awesome touring bike with a tiny bit of work. Excellent bike with a good ride. Had one new, wished id kept it.
Forum: Commuting
03-04-12, 05:24 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,377
Posted By ddez

Ask yourself is this the "hill you want to die...

Ask yourself is this the "hill you want to die on". Or put another way, do you like it in the dog house. Walking a mile is good for you too.
PS. I wasnt trying to be smart ass either. Just saying!
Forum: Commuting
03-04-12, 05:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,173
Posted By ddez

If you have a bike co-op in town they usually...

If you have a bike co-op in town they usually have some bikes they have rebuilt for cheap. Join up with them and have them help you fix stuff when needed and for advice locally. A very good way to...
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