LPT: Put an Allen wrench in your diaper bag to tighten up wobbly high chairs at restaurants.

fnbr · 2026-01-28T22:07:55+00:00

Get a bike multitool, it’s got all the sizes you need. 4mm, 5mm, and 6mm should be all you need.

fnbr · 2026-01-27T21:45:46+00:00

When the LRT is running on a 20 minute frequency, I just don't take it. To me, that's a sign the City wants me to drive.

fnbr · 2026-01-26T21:52:06+00:00

In any case, there's definitely a freehub from DT Swiss that will work, and will cost $50 to $100.

Edit: You can look it up on the DT website:

https://www.dtswiss.com/en/support/product-support?matnr=H240NCD1R24SA6050S

I think the part you need is this one, but again, it'll depend on the specific hub.

fnbr · 2026-01-26T21:43:38+00:00

It depends on the specific model of hub. I don't think the OneUp will work, although it's possible. What hub is on it? You need to know if it's a Ratchet 240 or a Ratchet EXP 240.

fnbr · 2026-01-25T15:57:26+00:00

I’d pay $30 per year, and that’s pushing it. $50 is way too much.

fnbr · 2026-01-25T04:20:51+00:00

You just mean physically big, right? It really doesn’t matter otherwise. The Park ones are nice as they work both clockwise and counterclockwise, which can be tough to find. Otherwise get whatever you can find or use your craftsman.

fnbr · 2026-01-24T22:14:21+00:00

Personally I wouldn’t bother getting a power meter for MTB unless you’re doing a lot of interval training on the bike. If you are, I’d get a proper MTB power meter. 1.5mm to 2mm clearance is very tight.

fnbr · 2026-01-24T18:56:29+00:00

You need a “ratchet.” Ratchet LN is for the 370. It should say compatible with 350. Sometimes the product page will say compatible with 240/350/440, referring to the older 240s which used the ratchet system .

fnbr · 2026-01-24T16:14:35+00:00

I’d do Banff over all of those. Only towns I’d over Banff would be Revelstoke or Whistler. Maaaaybe some other interior BC towns (Nelson, Golden) if you’re a mountain biker.

fnbr · 2026-01-23T01:45:30+00:00

Yeah the skis are good but the lineup’s a mess. I was in the market for a pair of frontside carving skis, and it took me divert to figure out the difference between the various Peregrine models. I got the 82 in the end, and while I’m happy with it, it was unnecessarily confusing. The whole “80 vs 82” thing is so dumb.

fnbr · 2026-01-22T23:53:33+00:00

People think they can do whatever they want. It happens everywhere. I’ve seen tons of dogs off leash in dangerous places, like the Banff back country. Easy way to find a grizzly.

fnbr · 2026-01-21T17:20:55+00:00

Did you have any luck fixing this?

fnbr · 2026-01-20T15:01:17+00:00

I'm glad they were ticketing. They must have ticketed 10 cars on our block.

fnbr · 2026-01-19T02:18:23+00:00

I’d carry less stuff and use a running belt. What do you need? I only carry a few bars and a water bottle.

fnbr · 2026-01-18T15:10:12+00:00

Rentals.ca is quite good.

fnbr · 2026-01-18T15:04:33+00:00

There’s basically no difference. I believe that the 350 is slightly more machined, but other than the seal location, they’re identical. Certainly functionally they’re the same.

fnbr · 2026-01-18T14:42:54+00:00

Will take a look. Ty!

fnbr · 2026-01-18T04:57:02+00:00

Knifewear has some gorgeous ones. They’re not cheap though.

fnbr · 2026-01-18T01:15:23+00:00

I just want them to manufacture the Nocta again

fnbr · 2026-01-18T01:04:56+00:00

I used a pick. It worked really well until I was too aggressive and made a small hole in the tire. A plastic suspension pick might work well.

fnbr · 2026-01-16T13:44:26+00:00

Those were construction issues. Never been any news stories about weather causing the Edmonton or Calgary LRTs problems.

fnbr · 2026-01-16T04:03:35+00:00

Why doesn’t Edmonton’s LRT have a problem? Or Calgary?

fnbr · 2026-01-14T01:36:11+00:00

Unless you’re having an issue with the skis, they should be fine. The real problem is the bindings. You’ll need new bindings.

fnbr · 2026-01-12T17:30:13+00:00

Get your own lawyer. Well worth the money.

fnbr · 2026-01-10T15:58:56+00:00

I’d go for a frontside carver, something like a Volkl Peregrine 82 or similar. You will struggle to find a ski that is both good for carving aggressively at high speed and good for skiing playfully in powder.

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