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    Are you going to ride in snow?

    I find the Marathon GT 365 tires are good in 4 or 5” of fresh snow, and on packed snow. Snow that has settled and is heavy/slushy or rutted is more problematic. Directional stability really suffers. So I tend to avoid just about anything but fresh or smooth packed snow. And ice, must avoid ice...
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    New Chain & Cassette

    As I put just over 6000 km on my bike since acquiring it early July 2020, chain replacement every 2000 seems appropriate to me. I totally get the concept of using the two high gears sparingly if possible; they wear fastest without a doubt.
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    Are you going to ride in snow?

    Got a 35 km ride in today… complete with a hard crash on ice in my nearby provincial park. I’ll be taking it easy tonight! Glad I avoided any injuries, but there will be bruises I am sure.
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    Trek Verve + 2 chain is constantly slipping.

    I appreciate the dealer’s stance, but it can be pointed out that of the Trek brand ebike lineup, only the Verve models have a chain guard like this (and some Electras). All others have no guard at all or a ring guard such as on the Allants. Chains will come off occasionally, and the original...
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    Verve +2 Chain Guard Removal

    That definitely shouldn’t be happening. You should have your dealer take a look.
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    Are you going to ride in snow?

    Finally able to get out riding this week again after heavy snow and brutally cold conditions parked my bike for a few weeks here in Ontario, Canada. Snow is starting to melt away and I was able to get 10 km in yesterday, 28 today… I usually like to ride 30 to 40 km. On the positive side, I had...
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    Trek Verve + 2 chain is constantly slipping.

    https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07N76R2CK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07MQJ3C3R/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Bontrager makes a similar pedal for not much different cost in Canada… I would go with it if your dealer has...
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    Trek Verve + 2 chain is constantly slipping.

    It is easy as you describe. The guard is a pain, I changed mine (Verve 3, same guard) to a smaller ring that doesn’t get in the way.
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    E-Bike Positives and Negatives

    Lack of dealers/knowledgeable repair and service facilities/expertise compared to conventional bikes. This is particularly true of rural or small town users. Where there is typically someone in a small community who can service an “analogue” bike, you have to travel further to get an ebike...
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    I've had a crash :¬( go easy out there!!!

    That does sound truly daunting! Happy to stick to my mostly rural routine (and retired).
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    Redshift ShockStop seatpost and stem installed

    Yes, directly from them in the U.S. It was easy, and their service is great. I think it was Eric I spoke to, one of the owners. They are really committed.
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    New from London, Ontario, Canada - Specialized CREO SL Comp Carbon XXL

    Can’t name them offhand, but I know there are a few... Cambridge, Toronto...
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    New from London, Ontario, Canada - Specialized CREO SL Comp Carbon XXL

    Welcome to the forum, from nearby Grand Bend. Very impressive, what you are doing! Hope you have a long and continued successful cycling life!
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    What Do You Do During The Lockdown?

    Progress on my garden shed “pub sign”.
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    What Do You Do During The Lockdown?

    We put a new water garden in in 2016. It has been a great spot for relaxation and an oasis at home during Covid restrictions.
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    Are you going to ride in snow?

    It was -20C here last night and we have nearly 1 1/2 feet of snow on the ground. My bike hasn’t left the garage in a couple of weeks. Driving the Honda snowblower instead. I feel for my friends in Texas who are struggling with historical winter conditions and power outages, and are not used to...
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    Replica airguns

    Any air gun firing at more than 500 fps must be registered as a firearm in Canada. In addition our virtue-signalling federal government has just introduced legislation that could make any realistic replica pistol illegal/subject to seizure. It’s their attempt to appear to be dealing with handgun...
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    Hello from Cambridge Ontario Canada

    Jeff, a warm welcome from the frigid shore of Ontario’s west coast, Grand Bend. You’ll find this group very helpful I’m sure.
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    Are you going to ride in snow?

    I run all four wheels on my car on snow tires in the winter. The regular all-season tires, even with prominent tread, just spin and provide poor directional control. It’s largely down to the conventional rubber compound becoming even harder and slippery in very cold temperatures.
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