Recent content by Mike1970

Hi. Your right!! I guess the best of my knowlege isn't the "best".:) I still stand by the "try as many different bike's as you can". As well as Shimano and Campy parts. Mike

Hi, Most road bike have a "race geometry". Unless your buying a touring bike to the best of my knowlage. From what I can see most of the bikes I have seen are "race" bikes. I myself have a Cervelo and have gone out on it for hours on it. Once again if the bike is right for you you'll know...

Ever consider Cervelo?

Hi, When bought my bike the shop allowed me to take the bike(s). I tried 3 different brands all around 2-3 grand. I was gone up to 40 minutes. The bike I ended up buying I rode for about 10 minutes, altough I new five minutes into the ride that it was the bike I was going to buy. If...

Hi, I have a friend who lives between Grimbsby and Stoney Creek which is. There are not many places to stay as far as camping goes. But you could get away with a bivy or a Hennessy Hammock if you find a hiding place.No fire though. If you get caught you get kicked. I have done this trip...

Hi, I used a hybrid bike for touring. One option that is the most cost effective is changing your tires to somthing with a little less tread. And a little thinner. There are other options but I would rather save my money and put it towards a new or used bike. You could always deck the bike...

Hi, I have had weight issues in the past as well. To be honest its somthing you usually have to fight your whole life with. Im down to about 220 at 6'3. I would suggest you go see a doctor before you start out cycling. You might hurt yourself. I started walking on a tread mills...

Hi, I just saw this post. You responded to one I had made last year. It now makes sense. Here is a link to a US retailer of Argon Bikes. Hope this is helpfull. As I recall from my research 105 groupo is fairly standard. Mike Argon is a Canadian Company

Hi, Thanks for replying. I ended up getting the Cervelo Soloist Centaur. I have already gone through a set of tires. ( due to wear, and to to lack of rotation.) Please take a look at my photo Album of the bike with the upgrades. I have enjoyed ridding it. I try to get out 3-4 times a week...

ey guys, I'm a newb when it comes to bike quality, and while I have a mountain bike, I've been thinking of purchasing a road bike. I'm in university and can't afford much, but today I came across this bike at Canadian Tire. It's one of the few road bikes they carry, but aesthetically it's...

HI, Most of my finger go numb to a certain degree. Thanks for your opinions, I have found them helpfull. I will be taking the bike for a tune in the next week or so. At that time I will have a few things checked. I think the seat could go either forward or back about an inch as well as...

Hi Everyone, I have been having a Possible fit issue with my Road Bike. After about 30 minutes to an hour of riding my fingers go a little numb. Any ideas? I have asked around at a few bike shops and have had a variety of answers. I would like to hear a few opinions from this forum before I...

Hi, There is the option of a touring bike. A friend of mine road across Canada on one to raise money for cancer. He found the bike to be very comfortable. He had a Cannondale. I will give you a few links to a few sites. Trek, Cannondale, Rocky Mountain. A reputable LBS should have no...

Hi, Things should work out for you. Everthing you did should be reverseable. I would recommend purchasing a book I find very helpfull as a reference guide. It is called Zinn And The Art Of Road Bike Maintenance. Great book. Takes you through all makes of road gear and the tools needed to do...

Hi, Have you considered buying a pair of Smith sun glasses. I have bought my second pair. The other pair are still fine but I fugured after ten years time for a new pair. I wear them skiing, Road ridding, And Mountain Biking. I purchased the one I have from this store. Great store. Owned by...