03-14-2016, 08:10 PM
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#2801
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Near Fish Creek
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After buying my Trek Farley 5 on Jan 21 the weather has gone full DeCaprio 
I have put over 80 k on it so far mostly in and around Fish Creek.
I have had one wipe out on sheer ice.
I am experimenting with tire pressures and enjoying riding the hell out of it.
I am also constantly going einy meanie minie moe between it and my cyclocross Jake the Snake.
Fridays are now 100% dedicated to the Fatty regardless of weather (Fat Bike Fridays)
Last Friday was a fun mud bath.
Sorry for the lousy picture.
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03-15-2016, 06:57 AM
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#2802
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Franchise Player
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^ I have the exact same fat bike and i was somewhat dissapointed to see the snow melt as i really enjoyed winter riding
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03-15-2016, 02:49 PM
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#2803
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Scoring Winger
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Originally Posted by cracher
Anyone want some 650b tires to bash around pathways? Have some 80% maxxis crossmarks, 60% Pacentis (1 neo and 1 quasi, I think), and 90% smart sams. No clue about widths, snakeskin, compound... Otherwise going in the trash on Tuesday. This is what happens when you buy stuff just because it's on sale online.
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User bicyclerepairhub: Ya gotta clear your inbox if you want me to reply. But I'll hold on the tires for a couple more days if you want them.
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03-18-2016, 06:27 PM
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#2804
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Franchise Player
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Timbo, how was fat bike Friday?
My. Wife and I took our mtn bike for a spin today after getting it back from the shop on Wednesday. Bike rode quite nicely. Tried out the new 42 tooth climbing gear, and it seemed comical how my legs were spinning like crazy and I was hardly moving.
Also, decided to give my fat bike a bath, and take the pedals off and turn the handlebars sideways, I'll move it down to the basement after it dries off tomorrow. I'd estimate I got about 250 km's on it - on a per Km basis it was an expensive purchase.
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03-19-2016, 09:26 AM
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#2805
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First Line Centre
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Northendzone
Tried out the new 42 tooth climbing gear, and it seemed comical how my legs were spinning like crazy and I was hardly moving.
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I'm thinking about doing the same with my roadie - especially since I plan on tackling the Highwood Pass. did you have to replace any other parts? The chain I assume?
Having tried it now - did you notice a big difference on a climb?
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03-19-2016, 06:49 PM
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#2806
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Draft Pick
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Calgary
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You might not need a chain at all depending how long it is now. Are you running multi rings up front? I put one on my fatbike and just had to dial in the b adjustment screw a little. It will make a big difference depending what you run now for your cassette range.
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03-19-2016, 09:05 PM
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#2807
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Franchise Player
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I had to swap out my rear derailleur for a long cage one. I also decided it was time for a new study cassette and then also replaced the chain with an xt version.
I have not tried for a climb yet, hopefully next weekend in Bragg or nose hill or something.
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03-20-2016, 06:34 PM
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#2808
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Calgary
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Anyone buy anything from Wiggle (online)?
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03-20-2016, 07:19 PM
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#2809
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Farm Team Player
Join Date: Oct 2014
Exp: 
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I bought some road tires there once. Shipping was free and I managed to avoid paying duties (got lucky). It took a few weeks to get over here. No real complaints!
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03-20-2016, 09:54 PM
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#2810
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Calgary
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Any GPS watches for cycling recommendations?
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03-26-2016, 12:08 AM
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#2811
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Near Fish Creek
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Good Fat Bike Friday
Having Fish Creek just out my back door is such a blessing.
Enjoy Easter
Cheers
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03-26-2016, 08:59 AM
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#2812
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Vancouver
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Looks like fun!!
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03-26-2016, 09:27 AM
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#2813
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Draft Pick
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Timbo
Good Fat Bike Friday
Having Fish Creek just out my back door is such a blessing.
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I've never actually been to Fish Creek in the summer! Only explored the park in the winter time. So amazing to have something like this in the city!
Great photos!
Andy
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03-26-2016, 05:36 PM
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#2814
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Franchise Player
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Today my wife decided to buy herself a city bike:
https://www.giant-bicycles.com/_gene...isc-2000px.jpg
We have real sickness in our house as we are a family of four and we have a total of 8 bikes
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03-26-2016, 05:57 PM
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#2815
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Calgary, Alberta
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Is anyone here on Strava?
I just did 29km this afternoon. Goal is to do 1700 this year.
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03-26-2016, 05:59 PM
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#2816
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Calgary, Alberta
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Quote:
Originally Posted by worth
I'm going to be doing some touring this summer (500km trip). I did a 2000km trip in Vietnam on a mountain bike and I don't really want to do that again, I want to make my life a little bit easier. I'd also use this bike as my main bike.
Budget is about $1500, any suggestions for shops or bikes themselves?
I haven't bought a bike since 2004 and it was a Trek 4500, so I think it's time to move on from that. Don't really want to take the Trek touring. Thanks.
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I got mine for about $1700 at Bowcycle. Made by Cannondale. Can't remember the model. No issues with it at all.
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03-26-2016, 06:04 PM
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#2817
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Calgary, Alberta
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03-26-2016, 06:20 PM
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#2818
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Near Fish Creek
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Quote:
Originally Posted by the_only_turek_fan
Is anyone here on Strava?
I just did 29km this afternoon. Goal is to do 1700 this year.
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Ya but mine is embarrassing being old and fat and pathetically out of shape
I'm on Strava free but if you want a laugh my name on Strava is Tim the Fat #######
The swear filter does not let me post my handle but it stars with B and ends with d
My KOM's include beer guzzling, hot dog and nacho eating, hill avoidance and extreme couch potatoing
Last edited by Timbo; 03-26-2016 at 06:23 PM.
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03-26-2016, 06:29 PM
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#2819
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Near Fish Creek
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Northendzone
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Never ever turn off the lights and leave stuff like bikes, fishing rods and guns unsupervised as they tend to reproduce. It is an amazing phenomenon.
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03-26-2016, 09:16 PM
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#2820
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: The Honkistani Underground
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