Please support Daniel Ho in 2010 Ride to Conquer Cancer
17 12 2009
Please support me by making a donation by clicking through the link to my fundraising page here..
THANK YOU!
Categories : Bicycles, Community, Cycling, Making A Difference
Categories : Bicycles, Community, Cycling, Making A Difference
YikeBike…I’m undecided
23 11 2009Take a look at the video of this soon to be released electric bike. I saw it a while ago when it was still in its infancy, but a friend just sent me an email to check it out.
It is nerdy enough that I want one to ride around for sure, but I’m not sure if it has great utility as an urban car replacement or if it is just a cool new toy. If YikeBike wants to send me one to try, I’d be happy to test it out and report back. 
Categories : Bicycles, Consumerism, Cool.., Cycling, Geek, Toys, What is...
How to load bicycle on TTC buses
16 11 2009
There are 145 TTC routes now equipped with the bike racks on the front of the buses.
I have to admit that I’ve never done it partly due to the intimidation factor of trying to load a bike when I’ve never done it before…with a full bus of passengers waiting.
It looks pretty simple. I’ll give it a try one day and report back.
In case you were wondering how this is done, here’s the site with more information on the service as well as videos instructions.
Categories : Bicycles, Cycling, How To, Toronto, Video
Toronto 311 Service
20 10 2009
While reading the I Bike T.O. Blog I noticed the introduction of the Toronto 311 system. Supposedly, by simply pulling over and calling 311 in Toronto, the city will fix giant pothole that you nearly rolled into within 4 days of being reported. Really? Cool…
The service launched on September 24, 2009, the City of Toronto’s 311 service operates 24 hours a day and seven days a week.
According to the City of Toronto 311 website:
311 is the largest, most exciting customer service improvement undertaken by the City of Toronto since amalgamation. 311 improves accessibility to non-emergency City services and information, and will increase the City’s effectiveness in responding to public inquiries.
Not sure how to report a pothole? Need to request pick-up of an old appliance? Looking for a program at your local community centre? Simply call 311. Our customer service representatives are available to assist you 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
More than just a phone number, 311 Toronto provides access to a wide range of online services, and in the coming months will expand with online service requests and online tracking. Information counters are also available at City Hall and most Civic Centres during regular business hours, offering in-person assistance and free telephone access to 311. You can also contact 311 by e-mail or fax.
Check it out! We’re already paying for it… heh
Categories : Community, Cycling, Tips, Toronto, What is...
Trek Lime
27 07 2009
Image by BikePortland.org via Flickr
As you all know, I love bikes and spend a lot of effort tweeking various bikes’ components. Shifting and thinking about shifters, derailleurs etc. turns my crank, if you will. My wife on the other hand, would rather not bother with any of it at all. To her, a bike is a simple tool to get from A to B.
When looking for a bike, we saw a Trek Lime with automatic 3 speed shifting by Shimano.
It is a bit odd at first (to me anyway) that a bike would or could shift by itself. The technology, called “Coasting,” was built by Shimano, a heavy weight in bike components (and fishing, of all things).
A dynamo in the front hub generates electricity and sends information about the rpm of the wheel to a computer near the bottom bracket of the bike. The control box then shifts the planetary gears located on the back hub.
It isn’t made for racing, but rather to get the masses that haven’t ridden a bike since they were children to give it another go. I was skeptical at first, but it does work…and works well. Give it a go. If you’re in the group that doesn’t love shifting and working out gear ratio, this could be for you.
Oh, the bike is built generally of good quality components. I had to add a rear rack and am looking for a front fender to make it a more practical city bike, but I can’t really find fault in the bike based on the intended market and price point.
Categories : Bicycles, Cycling, Geek, Technology
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