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operator
05-22-06, 03:22 PM
Yeah tomorrow I finish class at 9 so.
I hope the FFL training ride went well. Any new-comers this week?
We would've had ..... 6? if you guys showed. In other news somnambulant is a ******.
sweep242
05-22-06, 08:36 PM
Well hopefully we will get more peeps out when it gets nicer a little chilly, breezy but not bad.
Note 1.i love empanadas
Traffic jammer you need to pawn the kids off to the wife more often & sneak out for a quick coffee (are we the only ones with kids?)
Note 2.lemond Fillmore is a sweet bike witch i tried out today from another bike forumer!
I know it’s early but i hope to hit C.M. this Friday for the first time! Over & out
Cheers
C.V. Rides are past my bed time.
sweep242
05-22-06, 08:47 PM
Take a look at what i picked up on ebay kind of cheesy but hey.
TRaffic Jammer
05-22-06, 08:49 PM
That's CSI time isn't it? :lol: All us old guys aren't allowed out then our eyes are bad in the dark making us more prone to getting burnt for something. At our age they'll just let us spend the night in jail if it's too late. I'm looking forward to CM and :beer:beers:beer: Sweep .. I do tend to get homebodied, even my wife tells to to GTF out sometimes. :lol:
eyefloater
05-22-06, 08:49 PM
Speaking of that Lemond Fillmore, Tektro RX2.0 cross levers should be about $30CDN (yes, I just remembered our conversation at Urbane now - I'm sorry).
eyefloater
05-22-06, 08:50 PM
Oooh yes, CM again this week - sweetness. And I have Friday's off now, which means I can actually be there for the start - OMFGYAY!
operator
05-22-06, 09:12 PM
irc.undernet.org
#bikeforums
ronin2046
05-22-06, 09:25 PM
Note 1.i love empanadas
Note 2.lemond Fillmore is a sweet bike witch i tried out today from another bike forumer!
Thanks for the props! It was cool to meet you guys (Sweep, operator, Cavit8) at the Kensington park.
Hey Sweep, your IRO is a stealth looking bike, especially with that bad-ass stem! I can't help but think of H.R. Giger and the Alien Trilogy (I'm not aknowledging the travesty that is the the 4th film.) :)
P.S. I love empinatas, er I mean empanadas!
:D
ronin2046
05-22-06, 09:28 PM
Speaking of that Lemond Fillmore, Tektro RX2.0 cross levers should be about $30CDN (yes, I just remembered our conversation at Urbane now - I'm sorry).
No worries! Unfortunately, I already picked up some cross levers. :o
Now I'm on mission for some cool bullhorns...
CM this Friday! Hope the weather stays well...
operator
05-23-06, 02:11 AM
Nice to meet you too
Cool bullhorns? I dunno here goes:
http://www.profile-design.com/2006_product_pages/base_bars/airwing.html
http://www.profile-design.com/2006_product_pages/base_bars/stoker.html
Having tried on sweeps stynace stratos (sweep just what's the width of those? Base & at the bar ends?) and having ordered 42cm. I think they'll be too small width wise for me. My road bars are 44cm and I love them.
Profile says they make the 44 version but no one on Earth actually sells them.
Also 32flavours what's with the 9pm thing, assuming that's pm. Cause if yeah then i'm going to ride down tomorrow instead of ******ing it out on lamez transit.
Ill Mitch
05-23-06, 02:16 AM
I have 42cm bars and they're perfect for riding around the city in tight traffic :)
operator
05-23-06, 02:17 AM
Man I hardly ride in the city. :P Calendar for next couple weeks-
This friday - Crtical Mass
June 4th - Ride for Heart (must do)
June 10th - Road trip to teh vel0dr0me
*rubs hands in anticipation
Ill Mitch
05-23-06, 02:19 AM
Well 1cm off each side shouldn't be too much of a difference.
operator
05-23-06, 02:51 AM
X-men episodes on youtube - w00t
Well, I'm off to TO; If anybody sees a guy in a yellow windbreaker with a brodie romax, 'tis me.
sweep242
05-23-06, 11:06 AM
Having tried on sweeps stynace stratos (sweep just what's the width of those? Base & at the bar ends?) and having ordered 42cm. I think they'll be too small width wise for me. My road bars are 44cm and I love them.
Profile says they make the 44 version but no one on Earth actually sells them.
UM they are 44 base 42 at the horns.
32flavours
05-23-06, 11:46 AM
Man it's gorgeous outside today... shoulda ridden to work. Unfortunately, I completely mauled my knees hiking 7-9 hrs/day all weekend so if we're riding today I might have to skip out early on account of gibbledness. So... is there any interest in a Critical Vacuum for tonight? Bueller?
darkmother
05-23-06, 12:00 PM
So... is there any interest in a Critical Vacuum for tonight? Bueller?
Jyeah.
operator
05-23-06, 12:36 PM
Man it's gorgeous outside today... shoulda ridden to work. Unfortunately, I completely mauled my knees hiking 7-9 hrs/day all weekend so if we're riding today I might have to skip out early on account of gibbledness. So... is there any interest in a Critical Vacuum for tonight? Bueller?
Yessss
Darkmother, was that a shiftmate on your bike?
darkmother
05-23-06, 01:08 PM
Yessss
Darkmother, was that a shiftmate on your bike?
POS server ate my reply. Yeah, it's the Avid version-rollamajig. It works really well so far, I am happy with it. If I didn't use it, I'd need a tandem shift cable.
eyefloater
05-23-06, 01:17 PM
POS server ate my reply. Yeah, it's the Avid version-rollamajig. It works really well so far, I am happy with it. If I didn't use it, I'd need a tandem shift cable.
If the situation can be explained somewhat quickly/easily, please do. This sounds interesting.
operator
05-23-06, 01:35 PM
32flavours what's with the ride t0night?
??
darkmother
05-23-06, 01:39 PM
If the situation can be explained somewhat quickly/easily, please do. This sounds interesting.
Well, I'm talking about this thing:
http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/Extras/product_20952.shtml
It replaces the ~220 degree loop of cable housing between the frame and rear deraileur with a roller. Less friction, especially when things get a little dirty. Better shifting. Additionally, I'm running bar end shifters with the cable routed under the bar tape on 48cm wide bars. That means the shift cable has to be *long*. The roller shortens the shift cable on my bike by a few inches, allowing me to use a standard 2.1 m shift cable instead of a tandem one.
eyefloater
05-23-06, 01:59 PM
Riiiight. We sell those bad boys at the shop. Good to hear a positive first-hand review.
32flavours
05-23-06, 02:00 PM
Oh dear, I don't really blame you fellows on staging a mutiny- I must bail, since I have an intervening engagement. Two of them, actually. They're fuzzy and much more adorable than any of you lot.
I'm getting kittens! Eeee!
But I am up for a ride tomorrow night. Please forgive my insolence.
operator
05-23-06, 02:18 PM
NOoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
somnambulant
05-23-06, 02:21 PM
NOoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
His brain is GONE!
somnambulant
05-23-06, 02:23 PM
While looking for a specific belt I found this:
http://www.usmilitarysurplus.com/surpluscatalog/product_info.php?cPath=38&products_id=440&sesid=ce22df563121e4946ded8ba34f488fba
uhuhuhhuuhh.. it says "doodie pants"
darkmother
05-23-06, 02:26 PM
"Our Duty Pants Belt is designed to be worn in your uniform belt loops, then when you are ready you can attach your BlackHawk Duty Belt with all of your duty gear. Included with this set up we have provided an assortment of sized Belt Keepers for attaching our Duty Belt to your Duty Pants Belt in the most secure way possible with Hook and Loop for the perfect fit."
WTF???
sr20det
05-23-06, 02:29 PM
YES!
WATERLOO MECH ENGINEERING :)
anyways...
anyone on for the ride for heart?
TRaffic Jammer
05-23-06, 02:31 PM
velco looping? to attach all manner of weapons and communications systems to your vertical pants integration system? See I totally get it? :lol:
somnambulant
05-23-06, 02:39 PM
yeah. I need something to attach my weapons to on my commute. ;)
TRaffic Jammer
05-23-06, 02:41 PM
damned straight...secure those weapons soldier!!!
somnambulant
05-23-06, 02:43 PM
This is my pistol, this is my gun... :)
Shiznaz
05-23-06, 02:43 PM
First post from work! My computer screen faces my cubicle entrance though, so BF is on the DL as it were.
darkmother
05-23-06, 02:53 PM
This is my pistol, this is my gun... :)
Today... is Christmas! There will be a magic show at zero-nine-thirty! Chaplain Charlie will tell you about how the free world will conquer Communism with the aid of God and a few marines! God has a hard-on for marines because we kill everything we see! He plays His games, we play ours! To show our appreciation for so much power, we keep heaven packed with fresh souls! God was here before the Marine Corps! So you can give your heart to Jesus, but your ass belongs to the Corps! Do you ladies understand?
Sirrobinofcoxly
05-23-06, 02:59 PM
Oh dear, I don't really blame you fellows on staging a mutiny- I must bail, since I have an intervening engagement. Two of them, actually. They're fuzzy and much more adorable than any of you lot.
I'm getting kittens! Eeee!
But I am up for a ride tomorrow night. Please forgive my insolence.
Put the kybosh on my mutiny will ya? We'll see if I'm down for tomorrow, though I doubt it since I'm riding 200km tomorrow.
jet sanchEz
05-23-06, 04:26 PM
YES!
WATERLOO MECH ENGINEERING :)
anyways...
anyone on for the ride for heart?
You got in? Congrats, that is a great achievement! My friend finished up two years ago and is now living in San Jose, working for Apple and driving around in a brand new Porsche, the bastard ;)
eyefloater
05-23-06, 05:54 PM
YES!
WATERLOO MECH ENGINEERING :)
Now, become a great frame builder and make us all proud. :)
CONGRATULATIONS!
Ill Mitch
05-23-06, 06:15 PM
so no rides tonight?
eyefloater
05-23-06, 06:18 PM
**** YOUR RIDE YOU PIECE OF **** MOTHER****ER!
Seriously.
32flavours
05-23-06, 06:33 PM
...uh?
Edit: I rode my bike around for awhile to do errands, and have discovered my ankle is fuxored from hiking. But I still want to ride tomorrow hopefully, so if anyone's interested let me know. If we get 4, I'll officially dub it Critical Vacuum no.6! Or 5? Or... uh.
eyefloater
05-23-06, 06:35 PM
I'm sorry.
*hugs your ride ... and Mitch ... and anyone else who felt offended by that outburst*
Ill Mitch
05-23-06, 06:46 PM
no worries eyefloater
eyefloater
05-23-06, 07:14 PM
Okay, so aside from me being needlessly/excessively sarcastic, who's coming out to CM this Friday? The Weather Network is saying 12º w/ a 40% chance of rain. Hopefully that will clear up and be a bit more pleasant.
Ill Mitch
05-23-06, 07:15 PM
I will be there yes
ronin2046
05-23-06, 07:33 PM
Count me in for CM...
operator
05-23-06, 08:17 PM
**** you **** **** eyefloater mother****er !!11eleven *** !! cock? LOl <- Censors FTL.
operator
05-23-06, 08:19 PM
YES!
WATERLOO MECH ENGINEERING :)
anyways...
anyone on for the ride for heart?
You like me, will have less than no life for the next 4 years. CONGRATULATI0NS
Critical mass no rain or I no come.
By the way Gboy - I saw you going up Yonge st. just south of St. Clair around 5:50pm.
operator
05-23-06, 08:36 PM
You got in? Congrats, that is a great achievement! My friend finished up two years ago and is now living in San Jose, working for Apple and driving around in a brand new Porsche, the bastard ;)
Ok jet sanchEz, was that you we had beers (as in shiznaz and me) with last August CM???? And what's the status with BIkeophile, he hasn't been on for a loooooong time.
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