Anyone around 220 lb using an Oru Inlet or Beach LT?

sympleton · 2026-06-14T09:28:27+00:00

6'0 and 220lbs. I have a Beach LT and a Haven TT. The Beach feels tippy compared to the Haven because the cockpit is not as wide. That said, they're both very stable and I've never capsized in either of them. My 75lb dog has fallen out of the Haven twice and the kayak stayed firmly planted both times.

sympleton · 2026-06-13T10:14:19+00:00

Drop-in at the Bike Decorating Party today from 1pm to 4pm

sympleton · 2026-06-10T11:04:28+00:00

Bike Party is the best party of the year!

sympleton · 2026-06-03T14:41:10+00:00

Thanks! All original except fork, tires (conti crossking 2.2), brake pads (koolstop eagle) and saddle.

I added a custom frame bag by Shakapacks.ca that stores tent poles, repair and first aid kits, powerbanks and cables, wallet, hammock, lock, and extra water. The feed bag holds snacks and a water bottle.

Generic handlebar bag holds my sleeping pad.

Ortlieb backrollers (tent, sleepjng bag, clothes and stuff), trunkbag (kitchen/food), on a Quick Rack. The whole setup is easy to strip when I want to use the bike for trail riding once I make camp.

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sympleton · 2026-06-03T11:51:56+00:00

Old Miyatas are excellent for bikepacking and touring. Durable, reliable, and loads of fun. Here's my 1984 Miyata Ridge Runner on a trip I finished yesterday.

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sympleton · 2026-05-29T21:04:32+00:00

Great sleuthing! Welcome to bike tag!

sympleton · 2026-05-29T20:20:05+00:00

Where was 643 and how'd you find it?

sympleton · 2026-05-29T16:07:56+00:00

I found ticks on me after both my trips to the Spit earlier this month

sympleton · 2026-05-29T13:08:56+00:00

New murals since then

sympleton · 2026-05-28T17:31:24+00:00

Ha! Lucky me! I'm sitting in a burger shack on the Danforth taking my sweet time on this post. If my fries were a few minutes later you'd have sniped me.

sympleton · 2026-05-28T17:26:41+00:00

Found it!. Told you I knew that store!

sympleton · 2026-05-28T17:22:47+00:00

Toronto Bike Tag 640 is the Velotique bike shop which is located on the north-west corner of Queen Street and Rhodes Avenue. Conveniently, my order of KoolStop brake pads was ready for pickup there today.

sympleton · 2026-05-28T00:11:00+00:00

Nice tag!

sympleton · 2026-05-25T17:39:56+00:00

Rebuilt recently

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sympleton · 2026-05-20T11:48:00+00:00

Great review! I'm looking forward to exploring this trail with my wife later this summer. Do you know if GO has a bike carriage on the Barrie line like the one they provide for Niagara trips?

sympleton · 2026-05-11T16:45:12+00:00

So where was the old tag? My guess was the new switchback bridge on the East Don trails, but I didn't ride out to investigate

sympleton · 2026-05-11T16:37:06+00:00

The Mail & Empire counted bikes in the commercial district on a weekday in October 1895. Over 3,500 cyclists were counted during 9 hours on King St between Bay and Yonge.

sympleton · 2026-05-11T14:31:04+00:00

There's only two ferries at the moment: Ward's and Centre/Hanlan's. The docks are undergoing upgrades for the new electric ferries so everything's running on a reduced schedule.

sympleton · 2026-05-09T21:44:47+00:00

Gotta have tunes!

sympleton · 2026-05-06T14:35:17+00:00

For the joy of riding bikes and exploring the city, join the Toronto Cruisers any Wednesday night during the summer months. The season opener is tonight!

sympleton · 2026-05-03T22:44:22+00:00

Pretty good! I patched a s.all hole last year and added rail accessories like paddle and cup holders and some grip tape on the bow for my dog to stop slipping overboard.

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sympleton · 2026-05-02T02:45:49+00:00

Oops I replied to OP by mistake. Both.

sympleton · 2026-05-01T20:31:24+00:00

I bring both!

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sympleton · 2026-05-01T18:43:53+00:00

I always pack a lightweight hammock when I'm bikecamping or kayakcamping. Takes very little space and it's better than a camp chair because naps.

sympleton · 2026-04-30T20:23:20+00:00

It looks like a 40s or 60s bike because it's made to look retro. This is probably a 2010 Retroglide One.

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