Paige, as someone who lived in Montreal but moved to the states a few years ago I cannot tell you how much I love your content! Your videos about transit and housing are fantastic and I always forward them to my friends. This vlog is a bit of a departure from your typical stuff but I really enjoyed watching it.
When you see the mechanic say about your winter bike "someone took time to make it a great city bike", that is the same reaction you'll get from any bike nerd who knows/ rides a lot of bikes.
It's a cool bike, but it's okay if it's not for you, someone would love the project to build it up. Still, I love that you actually followed through on the video idea and your humble little winter bike is fixed up. Ride what makes you happy!
Paige, that bike is cool. It is amazing what a cheap set of flat pedals and a nice saddle will do to change the feel of things. As for that hub brake, there must be a way to set it up that has more modulation, probably just fine tuning the cable and whatever it connects to. I love that you love the simplicity of your winter bike too. I was excited to see a new video pop-up. I always enjoy your content. Hope you are keeping well.
I did get new pedals for it and installed them. I've been riding the island and filming over the last two weeks. One day I took the river bike and only made it a few blocks before turning around and swapping the gear back over to Mr Freeze. Everywhere I go I take a bunch of camera gear and stop every 20 minutes to film. Mr Freeze is fitted with a motorbike style stand so I can just rock it up and it sits there in a field like a bicycle newsvan. The coaster brakes are great for being able to control speed while using one hand to film POV or just look around for a broken water fountain while slowing down. If I was bike touring I'd want the gears for sure, but I think Mr Freeze is the ultimate Montreal bike for someone who rides for work. I'm going to see if Shifter will officially declare a beaten up coaster brake bike a "Montrealer".
@@PaigeMTL well you seem to have it figured out then. I'll look for you on Mr. Freeze filming when I am visiting MTL and taking bixis this weekend. Heading down to see my son (1st year student) and get his bike ready for winter riding! Yes, he was raise by Spartans and wolves! Happy Riding!
I was surprised to learn recently that people have dedicated "winter" bikes. I've always used the same bike no matter what time of year, I just change the tires to have more stability on ice and snow. My bike is also more of a hybrid, pretty sturdy and relatively thick wheels, I know it makes it a bit slower, but who cares when you get stuck at red lights every few minutes anyways ;)
I visited Montreal for the first time last weekend, and I happened to walk right by that bike shop! It looks like an amazing place, I’ll keep it in mind if I ever end up moving to Montreal!
I have to say this video, and the others about magnet fishing fascinated me. I didn't know it was even a thing or that people threw stuff like bikes in a canal. Great story.
Mikados are great! I think yours is a bit older than mine. I believe the pedals you have are like the ones I had. If so, you're supposed to have the Christophe metal toe clips. I didn't like them because they scratched my boots. Switched them for the mks touring pedals which are way better. C&L has great components that are very reasonably priced if you need
As a person who just rides the bikeshare I have access to, I honestly only like riding the fancy bikes occasionally . . . it's an easier life riding bikes that suit my urban needs and are a good price for the mileage.
My bike has those horrible flipping pedals. I kinda love/hate them because it makes them very low profile and I really like that they're one solide piece of metal. But it's true that every time I take my foot of the pedal they'll flip to the wrong side and I'll have to do a little dance with my foot to get them back on the right side. I also suspect it makes them somewhat dangerous because it takes my eyes away from looking in front whenever I need to get positioned properly.
The back wheel is likely from a 1980s Raleigh Technium Citylite Hybrid. They came with very similar tires too. The brake is probably a Mallard. Very nice!
Cool video and cool bike. What will you do if the bike was stolen and the original owner claims it? I used to live in Montreal and bike everywhere, but since I had on average 1 bike stolen every year, I learned to only buy cheap second-hand bikes. then 23 years ago I became very busy at work, 22 years ago I got a car and stopped biking all over, 18 years ago I bought a house in the suburbs and after 22 years of being a sedentary workaholic I gained 150 pounds and became morbidly obese. This year I decided to start riding my bike again. I still have the last bike I bought before moving away from the Plateau, but I've come to realize it's inadequate and will be getting a new one. I did manage to go on about 7 or 8 bike rides this summer and fall, averaging around 25 kilometers each time, which I know is not much, but it's all this old fat out-of-shape guy can do. I've lost 25 pounds and hope to lose more. From my teens to my early 30s I used to go on 100-km bike rides, and I hope to be able to do that again.
Why are you using your rear brake to slow down going around corners?? The rear brake is for backup and situational places where you might want to skid. It isn't for stopping. I know that sounds weird, but it's true. The front brake alone applies exactly as much stopping force as both brakes together because of the shift of mass to the front axle when you brake. The harder you stop, the less effective the rear brake becomes. At maximum braking force, the rear wheel is not even touching the ground!
This bicycle mechanic is a dreamboat.
Esti d'criss de tabarnak, esti d'calice de viarge!
That moment killed me XD
Paige, as someone who lived in Montreal but moved to the states a few years ago I cannot tell you how much I love your content! Your videos about transit and housing are fantastic and I always forward them to my friends. This vlog is a bit of a departure from your typical stuff but I really enjoyed watching it.
When you see the mechanic say about your winter bike "someone took time to make it a great city bike", that is the same reaction you'll get from any bike nerd who knows/ rides a lot of bikes.
It's a cool bike, but it's okay if it's not for you, someone would love the project to build it up. Still, I love that you actually followed through on the video idea and your humble little winter bike is fixed up. Ride what makes you happy!
Paige, that bike is cool. It is amazing what a cheap set of flat pedals and a nice saddle will do to change the feel of things. As for that hub brake, there must be a way to set it up that has more modulation, probably just fine tuning the cable and whatever it connects to. I love that you love the simplicity of your winter bike too. I was excited to see a new video pop-up. I always enjoy your content. Hope you are keeping well.
I did get new pedals for it and installed them. I've been riding the island and filming over the last two weeks. One day I took the river bike and only made it a few blocks before turning around and swapping the gear back over to Mr Freeze. Everywhere I go I take a bunch of camera gear and stop every 20 minutes to film. Mr Freeze is fitted with a motorbike style stand so I can just rock it up and it sits there in a field like a bicycle newsvan. The coaster brakes are great for being able to control speed while using one hand to film POV or just look around for a broken water fountain while slowing down. If I was bike touring I'd want the gears for sure, but I think Mr Freeze is the ultimate Montreal bike for someone who rides for work. I'm going to see if Shifter will officially declare a beaten up coaster brake bike a "Montrealer".
@@PaigeMTL well you seem to have it figured out then. I'll look for you on Mr. Freeze filming when I am visiting MTL and taking bixis this weekend. Heading down to see my son (1st year student) and get his bike ready for winter riding! Yes, he was raise by Spartans and wolves! Happy Riding!
How are these comments a month old on a video that came out today?
@@johh55 yep.
I was surprised to learn recently that people have dedicated "winter" bikes. I've always used the same bike no matter what time of year, I just change the tires to have more stability on ice and snow. My bike is also more of a hybrid, pretty sturdy and relatively thick wheels, I know it makes it a bit slower, but who cares when you get stuck at red lights every few minutes anyways ;)
Ride fixed and dont stop at reds. The power in your legs is incredible
I visited Montreal for the first time last weekend, and I happened to walk right by that bike shop! It looks like an amazing place, I’ll keep it in mind if I ever end up moving to Montreal!
I have to say this video, and the others about magnet fishing fascinated me. I didn't know it was even a thing or that people threw stuff like bikes in a canal. Great story.
I own a bike shop and got a kick out of his reaction. Looks like mid 1980s to me. Drum brakes are pretty rare, but I see them a few times a year.
The mechanic posed the question about the bike being stolen and ridden into the river, I am curious myself.
Mikados are great! I think yours is a bit older than mine. I believe the pedals you have are like the ones I had. If so, you're supposed to have the Christophe metal toe clips. I didn't like them because they scratched my boots. Switched them for the mks touring pedals which are way better. C&L has great components that are very reasonably priced if you need
As a person who just rides the bikeshare I have access to, I honestly only like riding the fancy bikes occasionally . . . it's an easier life riding bikes that suit my urban needs and are a good price for the mileage.
Not worrying about bike theft is a huge plus too.
My bike has those horrible flipping pedals. I kinda love/hate them because it makes them very low profile and I really like that they're one solide piece of metal. But it's true that every time I take my foot of the pedal they'll flip to the wrong side and I'll have to do a little dance with my foot to get them back on the right side.
I also suspect it makes them somewhat dangerous because it takes my eyes away from looking in front whenever I need to get positioned properly.
Changing pedals is pretty easy as far as bike things go, you usually just need a spanner.
bike people are the best people
Everytime I bike with 2 bikes I'm surprised how easy it is
What an awesome video - very cool people on both sides from the magnet fishing and the bike repair shop ❤
For every bike thief in the world there is a Fred or Alain to fix things up
I miss living in Montreal, such a great city.
The back wheel is likely from a 1980s Raleigh Technium Citylite Hybrid. They came with very similar tires too. The brake is probably a Mallard. Very nice!
Thanks for the info!
What's the address to that bike shop? I need my winter bike fixed up and no shop near me will do the repairs
www.cycle7.ca/
Hey Paige, during your live stream thing you said to message you on TH-cam, but I messaged you on Twitter about visiting Hamilton!
Cool video and cool bike. What will you do if the bike was stolen and the original owner claims it?
I used to live in Montreal and bike everywhere, but since I had on average 1 bike stolen every year, I learned to only buy cheap second-hand bikes. then 23 years ago I became very busy at work, 22 years ago I got a car and stopped biking all over, 18 years ago I bought a house in the suburbs and after 22 years of being a sedentary workaholic I gained 150 pounds and became morbidly obese. This year I decided to start riding my bike again. I still have the last bike I bought before moving away from the Plateau, but I've come to realize it's inadequate and will be getting a new one. I did manage to go on about 7 or 8 bike rides this summer and fall, averaging around 25 kilometers each time, which I know is not much, but it's all this old fat out-of-shape guy can do. I've lost 25 pounds and hope to lose more. From my teens to my early 30s I used to go on 100-km bike rides, and I hope to be able to do that again.
100% I’d give it back, they’d just need to send me a photo of it.
Why are you using your rear brake to slow down going around corners?? The rear brake is for backup and situational places where you might want to skid. It isn't for stopping. I know that sounds weird, but it's true. The front brake alone applies exactly as much stopping force as both brakes together because of the shift of mass to the front axle when you brake. The harder you stop, the less effective the rear brake becomes. At maximum braking force, the rear wheel is not even touching the ground!
If you lock up your rear wheel, you lose traction and don't slow down as quickly as possible. If you lock up your front wheel, you faceplant.