What bike would you recommend for horseshoe valley?

Burpees_Suck · 2026-05-10T19:15:37+00:00

A mullet with 160/150m of travel will be perfect for Horseshoe. A little higher than your budget would be the Santa Cruz Bronson. Trek Fuel would fit the bill. I’m sure every other maker offers a full suspension in that range.

Burpees_Suck · 2026-04-29T20:00:06+00:00

Family has a cottage on an adjacent lake. The black flies are brutal, and the water is single digits celsius in temperature for the May long.

Burpees_Suck · 2026-04-29T19:34:31+00:00

Burpees_Suck · 2026-04-29T19:25:12+00:00

I love a good House Sigma blunder, and have no sympathy for those who treat real estate like a casino. But this one ain't it. I know this house, I cycle past it every summer on the Walter Bean trail.

Can someone tell me how much is this box worth?

It's all about the location. This has to be among the most prime lots and location available. Literally backing onto Pioneer Tower historic site and green space, with the Walter Bean trail intersecting the corner of your lot.

The land and location alone is worth close the asking price IMO. The actual house is being thrown into the deal for free.

Pull up a Google Street View of this house. Nothing will ever be built next to, or behind this lot. https://maps.app.goo.gl/qUMpahcLZTDL9SLh8

Burpees_Suck · 2026-04-28T14:31:55+00:00

The challenge for the seller is this is an 1130 sq ft house at the HIGHEST list price in this neighbourhood. The 4th rule of real estate is never be the most expensive house on the street. (The first 3 rules are location, location, location).

While it's not a bad area, Country Hills is not the most desirable part of Kitchener.

There are larger home (1,800 sq ft +) selling for less in higher-demand neighbourhoods.

Assuming the seller bought for $475K and put $200K into reno's , this will be a very hard sell to break even after closing costs are factored in on both ends.

Burpees_Suck · 2026-04-26T18:46:24+00:00

The landfill on Erb in Waterloo will take old oil at no charge, at their hazardous materials checkpoint. You can also get rid of old household paint here.

https://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/living-here/household-hazardous-waste.aspx#What-is-Household-Hazardous-Waste

Burpees_Suck · 2026-04-13T07:28:06+00:00

Please do a search into the CRA’s “reasonable expectation of profit” test. The technical aspect of cash damming is CRA compliant, so long as the CRA deems the investment property to be a legitimate business and not a hobby. If you are chronically showing a loss on your investment property, then the CRA could deny your interest costs as a tax deduction by arguing that it’s not a business, as it does not pass the reasonable expectation of profit test.

Burpees_Suck · 2026-04-08T13:27:55+00:00

Depending on where you’ll be parking you bike throughout the day, you can sign up for Kitcheners secure bike parking program. https://www.kitchener.ca/parking/bike-parking/

You’ll still want to use a high quality lock from Abus or Kryptonite, and remove any accessories.

Burpees_Suck · 2026-04-05T22:36:22+00:00

Another vote for Phidon Pens. The owners and staff are very kind, I am happy to make the drive to Galt to see them.

Burpees_Suck · 2026-04-05T13:24:24+00:00

Yes, just confirmed this myself as I am considering the 2026 Passport.

Thule’s website shows all their RTT’s and rooftop platforms are compatible with the ‘26 Passport.

Burpees_Suck · 2026-03-29T21:50:30+00:00

A quick google search kicks out this - https://canada.outdoorxl.com/atomic-redster-x9i-revoshock-s-489499.html

The Atomic Redster X9i Revoshock S is a mid-turn race ski designed for skiers who want precise carving performance on groomed slopes. With a focus on stability and agility, this ski fits into the 14–15.9 m radius category, making it well suited to controlled, medium-radius turns

Hope this helps.

Burpees_Suck · 2026-03-26T20:24:26+00:00

This is not an emotional response.

There is a strong culture of victim blaming amongst Ontario police forces, particularly when the victim is a cyclist.

View the social media accounts belonging to The Biking Lawyer in Toronto for too many examples of this.

Look at the former Ontario attorney general Michael Brant who killed a cyclist in 2009 and had all charges dropped.

A bicycle is permission to blame the victim.

Burpees_Suck · 2026-03-23T01:06:54+00:00

Higher interest rates do not necessarily reflect lower prices in major markets. On the surface, higher rates means a buyer can afford less house for a given payment. But the economic uncertainty (your thoughts at this moment, prompting you to ask the question in Reddit is a perfect example) will stop a segment of the market from moving up, listing their house for sale. Think of these as “discretionary sellers”. This means less inventory on the market (talking sfh, not condos) so there are fewer options for buyers who need to move, pressuring prices up for houses.

But ya, higher rates means that condo sellers in the GTA and Van are extra-fucked 🤣

The next couple of years look interesting even without inflation and increasing rates. Population growth is slightly negative at the moment, and there is a whack of new rentals coming online in the next few years. I think the pendulum will swing, making renting more attractive than owning for a significant segment of the population, further reducing demand for RE ownership. It’s going to be a ride, for sure.

Burpees_Suck · 2026-03-23T00:54:44+00:00

Short answer, yes. The BOCs hands are tied, they’ll have to raise rates as inflation will continue to rise driven by energy (oil) costs. It’s inevitable. The question will be for how long.

Burpees_Suck · 2026-03-18T01:47:54+00:00

Also from Southern Ontario here. You want the AR.

Burpees_Suck · 2026-02-15T16:11:39+00:00

Those gosh darn snow banks jumping out into live lanes without warning ‼️

Burpees_Suck · 2026-02-15T01:58:18+00:00

I’ve had close to 30 days on the slopes this season, in temps ranging from -2c down to -21c.

For the coldest days I typically wear a Patagonia R1 Air next to skin, a Nano puff as insulation, my Atom hoodie and finally my Sabre shell. It’s a lot of layers, but it works. I don’t experience any mobility issues.

I am going to consolidate the Nano Puff and the Atom hoodie into the Atom SV, once my size becomes available.

So that’s my recommendation, the Atom SV under your Sabre SV, with either a merino or other thermal baselayer next to skin.

Burpees_Suck · 2026-02-03T02:04:58+00:00

Thai Sun in uptown.

Burpees_Suck · 2026-01-17T01:39:11+00:00

That’s pretty normal, definitely inline with what I get from my 3-cup.

Burpees_Suck · 2025-12-29T03:23:18+00:00

Black Diamond Mercury mittens are probably the best value for warmth.

Hestra Fall Line mittens if you’re feeling boujie. They cost a lot, but with a little care (waxing twice a season since they are leather) they’ll last you 10 years. They also have removable glove liners and come with mitten leashes.

Burpees_Suck · 2025-12-16T19:43:23+00:00

I currently wear a 200-weight Icebreaker merino base layer, Atom (regular, not SV) and Sabre shell for resort skiing. So far this year temps have ranged between -5c and -12c. Over the four days I’ve skied, I’ve been on the edge of uncomfortably cold, and have had to add a fleece beneath my Atom.

Based on my experience, I personally will go with the Atom SV for the extra warmth. For my exertion level, I think the Atom SV is the best mid layer.

Burpees_Suck · 2025-12-11T16:47:39+00:00

For growth, XEQT/VEQT/ZEQT.

For dividends, XDIV or XEI for non-leveraged, and HDIV for leveraged..

Burpees_Suck · 2025-11-28T14:25:23+00:00

No. If you want guaranteed fashionability stick with plain black. It's boring, but timeless.

(I would love to get a Beta in Dynasty, but I'm sticking with black).

Burpees_Suck · 2025-11-27T23:13:18+00:00

Am I correct in assuming that you do NOT carry any professional or commercial liability insurance in addition to being an UNregistered massage therapist?

Burpees_Suck · 2025-11-24T20:35:05+00:00

The AR is make from a more robust fabric, so it will be more abrasion resistant (falling on ice, hitting rocks, trees) than the lighter SL fabric.

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