theoptimist
- Member since May 2, 2005
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Vancouver , British Columbia - 2 Followers
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theoptimist jamessmurthwaite's article
Oct 20, 2021 at 11:21
Oct 20, 2021
Industry Digest: Trek's Direct to Consumer Box, Low Salaries, Sea Otter & More
Wrenched on bikes for 13 years in top bike shops on two continents: in short - it gets you f*ck all. Insanely stressful, non-liveable pay and you're threated like sh*t. My advice to young mechanics: it's a dead end job, don't waste your time on it, go do a trade school and get a proper degree: it's free. Yes, you've heard me correct, free: pay about 950$ for a year of training up front; get it back in full after passing each year exam, plus completion grants and tax write-offs on top of that. Finishing last year of a Cabinet Maker program: couldn't be happier. Pay is good, benefits, much less stressful, no grease in sight. Last thing: if you're ok as a bike mechanic - you will pass this program with ease. But, this is just my experience...
theoptimist edspratt's article
Oct 18, 2021 at 11:10
Oct 18, 2021
WTB Launches Range of TCS Tire Sealant
For those looking for a tubeless rim tape of any width that's available now and anywhere you live: 3M White Duct Tape. Perfect thickness, fibre reinforced, clean-looking, laid mine in 2 layers. 6.75$ CAD @ Home Depot. Had it on my wheels for 1.5 years now, minimal pressure loss of 5-6psi / month (which is twice as good as tube setup).
theoptimist CaneCreekCyclingComponents's article
Oct 7, 2021 at 9:10
Oct 7, 2021
Cane Creek Announces Helm Fender
Great choice of colour for those mounting screws! LOL
theoptimist jamessmurthwaite's article
Aug 12, 2021 at 9:03
Aug 12, 2021
Jamie Edmondson Pulls Out of Maribor World Cup Due to Brexit Related Visa Issues
Hey, young generation, is this the world you want to live in? Because you're the only ones who can change that.
theoptimist Chromagbikes's photo
Aug 12, 2021 at 8:37
Aug 12, 2021
WOW. This is beautiful! I bet you guys can make this into a vinyl wall poster and it'll sell like hot pies.
theoptimist nsbillet's article
Jun 30, 2021 at 17:05
Jun 30, 2021
North Shore Billet Announces New Canadian Made Flat Pedal, The Daemon
Some things cost more than money. You can have all the money you want, but what good are they, if what you want doesn't exist?
The older you get, the more you realize: if you like something or want something, grab it as soon as you see it - that extra money you pay for it will pay off later, in a form of knowing that you got EXACTLY what you wanted.
In this case (and in case of Devinci that's also made in Canada) - I think it's worth it.
I also think it's baller as F to even be able to buy components made in MTB Mecca!
theoptimist mikekazimer's article
Jun 23, 2021 at 10:06
Jun 23, 2021
Review: Cannondale's All New 2022 Jekyll 1
2005 Orange Chase was a well polished machine.
theoptimist Pit-Viper's article
Jun 17, 2021 at 12:14
Jun 17, 2021
Video: Pit Viper Announces New MTB Apparel Line
I clearly don't do enough drugs to appreciate this : )
theoptimist DaveRome's article
May 14, 2021 at 12:12
May 14, 2021
First Look: Devlin Cycles' Long Reach Trail Bike Prototype
Oh wow: conversion rate from AU to US is INSANE!
