Recent content by hyt

I'm sorry I don't have any specific rental recommendations as I've never rented, but a quick search shows a pile of places concentrated in the downtown area near Stanley Park. I guess that isn't surprising as cycling around the Park and along the water is very popular not just for tourists but...

OK np. Do PM me if you change your mind. I'm in Canada, practically a stone's throw from Cove bikes, so if you're willing to ship you'd be sending the bike "home," as it were.

Have you tried contacting the manufacturer? https://www.orangebikes.com/

It's not the paint hardening that's the issue but getting it to stick to metal. 90% of it is in the prep work. You need to roughen the surface with sanding, thoroughly clean and degrease, then apply primer. Then you apply paint in thin even coats. 2K paint is what you want. Then clearcoat. No...

I don't use one only because all the bikes in the family have fully wrapped chainstays (old innertube). Might pick one up though for when I service other people's bikes.

Assuming you mean Vancouver, Canada, there are tons of places to rent both conventional and e-bikes. Had a relative visit from out of town recently and the hotel they stayed at had courtesy loaners. As for traveling around Vancouver, as long as you keep your expectations in check, yes it's worth...

My wife has poor circulation in her hands and feet. Got the lowers sorted with some Columbia "omni-heat" boots that have a heat reflecting lining. Top is going to be omni-heat gloves and pogies. Plastic pedals and carbon bars also reduce heat transfer out of the extremities.

So far, I've used 3D printing at my local library for small parts like valve dust caps, bleeder blocks and cable clips. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3478660 https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:25077 https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2944622 The bleeder blocks in particular are excellent for...

PMing you once I have 5 forum posts to attain conversation privileges.