October 3rd, 2014

Hello! Life rolls on...

The bikes keep coming, and few are going! Had to expand me storage over the weekend to accommodate all of them. Hopefully I can get rid of a few more soon, because buying bike locks has become a regular routine it seems.
 Anyways, here's my latest bike build. It's a 1997 Trek 520 touring bike. I previously had a 520 and loved it, but alas, it was slightly too big for me. I sold that one probably about 2 years ago, and have been looking for another Trek 520 ever since. As luck would have it, this one came in among a lot of 3 bikes in an auction and more my size! I didn't pay too much for the lot, and sold the other 2 bikes to break even, so this frame was basically free. Score! Yes, it was just a frame and fork, but I can't complain too much. Bought new wheels, shifters, cassette, chain, and some new bar tape. Already had a Brooks saddle sitting around so I got to finally put it on something. And all the other parts, I had sitting around.

Finally got to ride it today, and feels pretty smooth. Still have to get use to the downtube shifters a bit though.
 The weather has been pretty nice still here in Vancouver, so if you're looking to go for a ride, let me know!

August 2014

And another few months have gone by. Time flies! Is summer coming to an end already?? Say it ain't so...
Who wants to go for a few more bike rides??? Let me know!
 Well, between that last post and this one, I managed to tear my ACL in my right knee, right in the beginning of summer. That cleared out my calendar of events. No softball, no running, no biking, etc...just physiotherapy. Did a couple months of that, and now I'm back riding my bike, and running a little bit. I should start training a bit harder as the Vancouver Rock N Roll Half Marathon is coming up, and I'm registered for that.
 On the softball side of things, I managed to play 2 games in the beginning of the season before my injury, and was good enough to play in the year-end tournaments, which was really fun. Both my teams came in 2nd place in the tournaments this year. Not bad!
 Onto the bikes...a few more came and went, nothing really worth mentioning though. I've been trying to commute to work more often by bike, and when I do, I usually pick out my Rocky Mountain Fusion. I've plenty of other bikes to choose from, but this one just feels right, and is easy to ride, even with the Ritchey ZED mountain bike tires on it.

2002 Rocky Mountain Fusion

Alright, that's all for now, but if you're in the Vancouver BC area and want to go for a ride, let me know!

February 2014!

New Year...well, I'm behind, but here I am now!
Already gathered a few more bikes! Added to my collection is a Klein Pulse Comp, another Rocky Mountain Cardiac, and another Rocky Mountain Fusion! Will have to find some time to take photos and post them.
 What else what else... oh, I sold my 'beater' car a few weeks ago! I already miss it, but it's in good hands.

November 2013

Hello! Been a while since I've been here! What's new? Not too much. A couple more old mountain bikes came my way, but looking to unload them soon. Just been busy walking the new dog!

She's a Chippet (Chihuahua Whippet), named Toffee.

and yep, she loves to destroy balls! 

August 2013!

1st of August already! Time flies!
Been riding quite a bit, out on my Kona Zing or Giant TCR. Sold the retro GT, and still have the Rocky Mountain Hammer, which I use to commute to work or short trips to the post office. It might be a tad large for me, but I still love riding it! It's a steel bike, but doesn't feel heavy when climbing hills!
 As for the Giant TCR, I used it last weekend at the Pt. Grey Triathlon and it worked nicely. For being a light bike though, I feel as though I can't ride it faster as compared to the Zing.
 The Kona Zing Supreme has been my go-to training bike nowadays. Unfortunately on one of my previous rides, I got a sidewall flat on the rear tire and thus, had to discard the rear orange tire. Now it's mismatched, and I've been too lazy to switch the front to a black matching tire. I have switched to a shorter (80mm) stem, and I've got a Shimano Ultegra 11-28t cassette on the way. That should really help me with the climbs on the Gran Fondo Whistler ride coming up!
 As for new bikes? I did pick up an old Giant Rincon SE, but that's for a friend who intends to use it around the seawall. It was cheaper than renting a bike.
 And I leave you for now, with a photo...I'm sure you cyclists can relate!

May 2013

May 2013 already! Been running, swimming and riding, but not getting much faster. BMO Vancouer Half-Marathon was good though, I finally got a new PB after chasing my previous PB for 7 years. SEVEN YEARS! There was quite a bit of running in between there, but probably not like the focused training regimen I put in before this race.
 On the bike side of things, a few more (new to me) bikes in the collection. 2006 Giant TCR C1, 2005 Kona Zing Supreme, 90's GT Tequesta, and 2002 Rocky Mountain Hammer.

Nothing new to report on the swimming side of things..hahaha.. til next time!

March (ing) on!

Hello out there! What's new? Hope everyone's out enjoying the weather, whether it be sunshine or liquid sunshine!  I've been busy running, biking and swimming. Just completed the UBC Triathlon yesterday! (Sprint distance).  On the subject of bikes, the bike I was going to use to race with, decided to give up a week before my race. Dang Murphy, why! Luckily, I had another bike I could use, but it wasn't set up properly nor have I ever ridden it. Oh well, I got through the race as best as I could.

 Yes, I promised to post some photos of items I have for sale, since I have LOTS of random parts to get ride of.  Email me at dcee@gmail.com if you're interested in any of these items. I have many other items too, so you never know! Willing to trade for other bike related items!

 Shimano Deore XT brake pad set, NEW: $20

 Race Face Deus Stem, NEW: $25

 Limar WORLD'S LIGHTEST HELMET! Size S-M. New in box, never used: $85

Serfas Ergonomic grips, new $10

 TIME MXE Mountain bike shoes, NEW, size 7.0: $75. Regular price on these are $225.

Topeak Pocket Shock, shock pump, new in package, $15.