Recent content by BiketoBasics

I guess I'll convert the Nishiki Cresta to 700c. I've been running an advert for that bike as trade for a hybrid of similar calibre and size with no luck. Could be a long while. Offers to buy it outright yes, but no trades. The Cresta is a fine bike but the stock 27" wheelsize limits tire...

If another cyclist comes up from behind, passes and proceeds to go through a red light (which I always stop at) and cars are at the intersection waiting too, I will usually sarcastically clap my hands then give a big thumbs down to notify to the car drivers that at least this cyclist disapproves...

I heard about those guys. The "vrooming gangs" from south east asia!

I recently saw a video of a cyclist (Paul Powlesland) complaining to an official about a ticket she was attempting to issue him for riding his bike in the City of London "no-handed" even though apparently this is not against the law. Does this type of odd stuff usually take place with cyclists...

Wowsers! That is a good catch. I wonder if it is on the rear or front. I also wonder if that is a rim failure or just scratching. I'm indifferent about buying the thing. It's just for parts and they aren't anything special, just decent midrange stuff it seems

Man, it looks like that thing dredged the river looking to snag catfish. I wonder what the inside of the frame tubes look like

I might ride over to see this bike just for parts purposes, mainly for the wheels for winter use. However, if the rims aren't double walled I'll probably pass. Input welcome

For rides and workouts at the gym, I have been adding a pinch of unrefined salt to the water bottles. Usually it is a mix of sea and redmond salt, which contains a full spectrum of minerals. We sweat out toxins (great) but also minerals. If we don't replace them we're lacking.

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-cruiser-commuter-hybrid/winnipeg/1993-gt-arette/1719878001 Very nice shape.

Ah ok... As you might have gathered, there is a bike of interest in (near Barrie) in McCleod. Yes, unlike Europe, nothing is really "closeby" in Canada. Closeby is a relative term. Mars is closeby Earth, relative to Pluto. The bike is one of the ones I tried to buy new but couldn't find in my...

Currently, I'm investigating supplementing with Iodine/ iodide. Apparently most of the population is deficient in that element. Iodine plays a crucial role in every cell of the body.

Hello, are you near Barrie, Ont?

I think it important to take command of one's own health. This most often requires efforts outside of established allopathic medical systems. I think a thread dedicated to those who want to discuss their own self-directed health care might be worthwhile. Shared experiences which have proven...

Yes indeed - Winnipeg! That word can send the hairs on the back of one's neck up. If a set of 700c wheels can be located locally for cheap, I'll probably convert the bike over. 35mm tires are already "in stock" and they should probably fit - but a pre-fit test would be prudent. 27's would be...

Hello, the bike measures 25" ST / 23" TT and 5/8" between the inside of the fork blade and rim (didn't measure chainstay clearance). There was a fellow who had refurbed this exact bike and he had a difficult time finding a brake caliper which would fit after he'd converted wheelsize. His ordeal...