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Vancouver is one of the best places in the world to own a bicycle. Sharing my love for everything two wheeled here and things, people, stories that are inspiring this young entrepreneur in her quest to open a shop. //
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Mission building at 80s diner (Taken with instagram)

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Good looking on the corner of Yew and 5th (Taken with instagram)

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Best caramel macchiato from Starbucks ever! (Taken with instagram)

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Eleanor's NYC: 25 Pick Up Lines for Bicyclist

eleanorsnyc:

I’m no hipster, but I’d ride a fixie for you.

Baby I noticed you have a new drive train… wanna test it out tonight?

Is that your kickstand, or are you just happy to see me?

You make my rain pants sweaty.

I’ve never seen a sleeker frame.

I would love to true your wheels.

When are we going to…

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TIPS!

bikemech:

I cringe everytime I see or hear of this. From the many bicycles I’ve encountered with creaking parts, and water pools pouring from the bottom bracket I kindly ask you to not do this. All though it’s faster, easier, and seems to clean hard caked on dirt, it’s not best for your bike.
What happens is the pressure pushes all the grease from where it should be, replaces it with water, causes rust and damage to your beloved bicycle. The best way to clean your bike is good old fashioned bucket and brushes. I use a sponge, and an old toothbrush (for hard caked on areas). It does take more work, but it leaves grease where it should be, also it allows you to get up close and personal with your bike to see new scratches, if there are cracks, and inspect the general condition of components.
The slow old fashion way is honestly the best way. Not even a garden hose attached to your house is safe, it too is pressure enough to push grease. Think if it can push hard dried mud around, it can push loose gooshy grease right out from where it should be.
Thanks for reading this tech tip. Remember to love your bike, go ride it hard, and treat it too a nice cleanse afterwards. If you do it will reward you for years of valliant service and a smile on your face.

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Spotted on my front lawn. Someone little loves bikes too. (Taken with instagram)

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group rides “Cruises with Chris” coming back at you in May..stay tuned

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