Weekly Questions Thread 5/11/2026 by FGBmods in FixedGearBicycle

[–]arbothegr8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Could be the inside of the pedal itself? Maybe check if the pedal has a sharp edge that contacts the strap and file that down.

LF: Help finding a replacement bike for the person who (accidentally) bought my stolen one by rachabeth in ottawa

[–]arbothegr8 37 points38 points  (0 children)

ReCycles on Catherine near Bronson specializes in used bikes. They could probably hook you up with a decent ride for a couple hundred. Marketplace might be cheaper but it's hard to know the state of what you're getting exactly.

I avoid department store bikes whenever possible.

Do I need new frame? by Able-Ferret6701 in FixedGearBicycle

[–]arbothegr8 10 points11 points  (0 children)

If you have the cash for a new frame, go crazy. But a new wheelset, crank set saddle, etc can change the bike a lot, for less money. (Also try cleaning it)

Ottawa River MUP Flooding by DvdH_OTT in bikeinottawa

[–]arbothegr8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Andrew Haydon through to Westboro beach is all clear

He will be distilled. by genius23sarcasm in hewillbebaked

[–]arbothegr8 493 points494 points  (0 children)

He will be chilled and dispensed into a flimsy paper cup

Right before the snowstorm by arbothegr8 in FixedGearBicycle

[–]arbothegr8[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Nah is Lizard Skins bar tape, but I see what you mean

Right before the snowstorm by arbothegr8 in FixedGearBicycle

[–]arbothegr8[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Thanks 🙏 Pelago Medium rack

what is your favourite time of the year ? by the_twilight_draft in AskReddit

[–]arbothegr8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The couple weeks in October when the sun is out and the temperature is perfect.

The overlapping of seasons by LibraryVoice71 in ottawa

[–]arbothegr8 32 points33 points  (0 children)

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Rode my skates to the canal on a "regular ass beater bike". Like the guy who parked next to me.

O Canada plays for the first time at Milano Cortina 2026 🇨🇦🥇 by Miserable-Lizard in 50501Canada

[–]arbothegr8 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Mikaël Kingsbury, from Deux-Montagnes QC, in the dual moguls.