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On Bicycles

Early 1980s Ishiwata Bicycle Tubing

  • November 5, 2023November 9, 2024
  • Jonathan Whiting
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Early 1980s Ishiwata Bicycle Tubing

I have a 1982 Bianchi made using Ishiwata Magny. However, there isn’t a lot of information on Ishiwata framesets. So I thought I would share…

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Adventure

Honda CB 550 Motorcycle Build

  • March 26, 2022November 9, 2024
  • Jonathan Whiting
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Honda CB 550 Motorcycle Build

In 2019 I purchased a Honda CB550 motorcycle. The year on the front plate is 1974. Which happens to be the first year the CB550…

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On Machines

Tuning a Honda CB550 carburetor with pods

  • March 23, 2022November 9, 2024
  • Jonathan Whiting
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Tuning a Honda CB550 carburetor with pods

Here’s how I tuned my 1974 Honda CB550 motorcycle with pods. My bike came with pods when I purchased it. I will share the full…

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On Machines

Do 29 inch wheels fit a 2009-2013 Subaru Forester? 265 70R15

  • January 15, 2022November 9, 2024
  • Jonathan Whiting
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Do 29 inch wheels fit a 2009-2013 Subaru Forester? 265 70R15

Sadly, no they do not… stock. The largest wheel that will fit a 2009-2013 Subaru Forester is 28″ in diameter. If you own a 2014…

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Adventure

Installing Flatout Suspension on a 2009-2013 Subaru Forester SH

  • September 24, 2021November 9, 2024
  • Jonathan Whiting
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Installing Flatout Suspension on a 2009-2013 Subaru Forester SH
Flatout Suspension GR Lite

This past weekend I installed the Flatout Suspension’s GR-Lite coil overs and Rallitek spacers. They arrived packaged in the box. There were a couple things…

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Adventure

Do 15 inch Method 502 wheels fit a 2009-2013 Subaru Forester 2.5XT?

  • July 29, 2021November 9, 2024
  • Jonathan Whiting
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Do 15 inch Method 502 wheels fit a 2009-2013 Subaru Forester 2.5XT?

Yes! The 09-13 Subaru Forester 2.5XT has bigger front brakes than the non-turbo Forester. So I was unsure if they would fit. Method’s website say…

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Adventure

09-13 Subaru Forester XT – The start of an adventure vehicle

  • July 22, 2021November 9, 2024
  • Jonathan Whiting
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09-13 Subaru Forester XT – The start of an adventure vehicle

I’d been considering setting up an adventure vehicle to access the backcountry roads for ski touring. A 2009 Subaru Forester 2.5XT sat stored at our…

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Resource

How to train for a Granfondo in 2 months

  • July 12, 2021
  • Jonathan Whiting
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How to train for a Granfondo in 2 months
Riding the 2016 Penticton Granfondo

The Penticton Granfondo is two months away. So how do you train for a 160 kilometer event in just 8 weeks? Having ridden Dave’s Ride…

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On Machines

Off-roading terms and definitions

  • June 24, 2021November 9, 2024
  • Jonathan Whiting
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Off-roading terms and definitions

Often confused and misused – Here is a list of the most common off-road terms and definitions for your reading pleasure. Off-road \ ˈȯf-ˈrōd \…

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On Bicycles

2018 Okanagan Race/Ride Calendar

  • March 11, 2018November 9, 2024
  • Jonathan Whiting
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2018 Okanagan Race/Ride Calendar

Okanagan + Surrounding Areas Knox Mnt Hill Climb Tuesday, May 15 2018 Distance: 3k Start: 6:40pm, registration opens at 5:30pm Cost: $5 + BC race…

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