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STEEKER
06-23-06, 12:27 PM
Hey I got an idea for a nice ride (maybe) how about we meet on the Queen street bridge that cross's the Donvalley tonight and do a small night ride straight up the Donvalley bike trails to sunny side park ? check this http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-0606230106jun23,1,7557292.story?coll=chi-newsnationworld-hed
jeremywhitehorn
06-23-06, 12:39 PM
Hey I got an idea for a nice ride (maybe) how about we meet on the Queen street bridge that cross's the Donvalley tonight and do a small night ride straight up the Donvalley bike trails to sunny side park ? check this http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-0606230106jun23,1,7557292.story?coll=chi-newsnationworld-hed
i can see that drug getting banned from competition in a hurry. it would cure my premature exertion...
somnambulant
06-23-06, 12:42 PM
one of the lolitas asked us if we were professors. harsh.
"lolitas".. bahahahah! Gold Jerry, gold!
somnambulant
06-23-06, 12:44 PM
this afternoon feels like an eternity when you're sitting in an office cube. i'd like to be out riding...
I hear you. I went for lunch in China town and then grabbed a iced americano at moonbean. Walked up through Kensington on my way back to the office.. hated to come back here!
jeremywhitehorn
06-23-06, 12:52 PM
I hear you. I went for lunch in China town and then grabbed a iced americano at moonbean. Walked up through Kensington on my way back to the office.. hated to come back here!
that's kind of why i didn't hop on my bike and go to china town, would have made the afternoon even longer. instead, i bought some socks and checked out the pre-pride buzz happening on church st. there is a pink fire truck on the street down by wellsley, i love it.
think i may have to get coffee later too. iced americano eh? so is that just long espresso with ice?
sr20det
06-23-06, 01:05 PM
It might be a little hard to spot with the frame painted (I stripped the paint off mine) but the Pulse was constructed of Easton tubing. On the downtube...just below the headtube..there will be an Easton logo stamped in the tube if it is a Pulse. You will need to look very closely with good lighting. Crossing my fingers for ya.
So when you stripped it, did you need to clearcoat it or anything? (since its aluminum)
maby thinking of stripping it one or two years down the road. haha
somnambulant
06-23-06, 01:21 PM
think i may have to get coffee later too. iced americano eh? so is that just long espresso with ice?
regular double shot of espresso then topped up with ice and water. very tasty. don't try to put sugar in there though.. it won't disolve in the cold water. :)
Have you been to Bulldog (http://www.bulldogtoronto.com/)? It's a little expensive, but damn fine espresso-based drinks... plus they do latte art, which is kind of neat. :)
edit: I think this (http://www.bulldogtoronto.com/images/champ/comp1.jpg) says something about the espresso quality there. At least for their shot-pulling skillZ.
How many teeth on the crank cavit8?
It's a 42 which gives me a measly 69 gi as opposed to 73.6 gi I get with 42:15. It's a 144 BCD ring so no swapping with my other bikes and I'm not keen on buying a new chainring. Although given the state of my cog, perhaps I should consider losing this ring. The only other 144 ring I have is 1/8" and Cavernmech doesn't have any 1/8" in the sizes I need to keep a reasonable gear inch. :mad:
Hate to spend my dollars elsewhere but I don't know how long I can put up with this wimpy ratio.
somnambulant
06-23-06, 01:33 PM
eyefloater: http://www.cerealicious.ca/
jeremywhitehorn
06-23-06, 01:44 PM
eyefloater: http://www.cerealicious.ca/
the guys who started this place is a freaking genius; selling milk and cereal to the business crowd. here's hint: the secret ingredient is cereal. Cereal! there was an article in the globe about them a few ago....
jeremywhitehorn
06-23-06, 01:49 PM
regular double shot of espresso then topped up with ice and water. very tasty. don't try to put sugar in there though.. it won't disolve in the cold water. :)
Have you been to Bulldog (http://www.bulldogtoronto.com/)? It's a little expensive, but damn fine espresso-based drinks... plus they do latte art, which is kind of neat. :)
edit: I think this (http://www.bulldogtoronto.com/images/champ/comp1.jpg) says something about the espresso quality there. At least for their shot-pulling skillZ.
i have not been there, although i think i will now after looking at their site. i wonder if the sell loose beans?
jeremywhitehorn
06-23-06, 01:51 PM
t minus 69 minutes until weekend time...
operator
06-23-06, 01:54 PM
eyefloater: http://www.cerealicious.ca/
That's a pretty ****ty website. Any of you guys want to hit up a tbn ride on Sunday? Jermeys?
jet sanchEz
06-23-06, 01:56 PM
It might be a little hard to spot with the frame painted (I stripped the paint off mine) but the Pulse was constructed of Easton tubing. On the downtube...just below the headtube..there will be an Easton logo stamped in the tube if it is a Pulse. You will need to look very closely with good lighting. Crossing my fingers for ya.
Wicked; I thought it was a sticker, not a stamping and I figgered it might be gone cuz it does kinda look like a repaint. The guy who sold it also rides a Cervelo P3 TT bike, so he is pretty serious about cycling, which might mean it is a Pulse. Wheeeeeee, I would be stoked if that is the case :) :D I guess I could ask him, huh?
STEEKER
06-23-06, 01:58 PM
GREAT NEWS !!!!!!!! I receaved a phone call and finally after fighting for almost two years I get my back scans on July16,, 3 day's before my Bday:D ( hope I get good Bday' news)
operator
06-23-06, 02:04 PM
Here's an article that says you suck if you get kids: http://www.livescience.com/humanbiology/060207_parent_depression.html
somnambulant
06-23-06, 02:50 PM
Here's an article that says you suck if you get kids: http://www.livescience.com/humanbiology/060207_parent_depression.html
hahahahahahaha.. medical science confirms what I always assumed. ;)
oddly enough, I just read another story on there like 10 minutes ago that was linked from digg.com: http://www.livescience.com/humanbiology/060207_parent_depression.html
cavernmech
06-23-06, 03:08 PM
So when you stripped it, did you need to clearcoat it or anything? (since its aluminum)
maby thinking of stripping it one or two years down the road. haha
Paint stripper and a whole bunch o elbow grease to get rid of the paint. A tube of Autosol metal polish and about 2 hours of rubbing.....it works kind of like Brasso...wipe it on...let sit....wipe off. The more you rub the shinier it gets. My frame looked like a mirror when I was done. Re-apply when it starts to get dull.
lymbzero
06-23-06, 03:48 PM
During last nights right I lost my ofmega pedal dustcap.
Where am I going to find one of those! ARGH!!!!
sr20det
06-23-06, 03:54 PM
oh shiat!
easiest things to loose but hardest things EVER to find.
eyefloater
06-23-06, 03:55 PM
eyefloater: http://www.cerealicious.ca/
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Unrelated note: I had the best day off ever. All I did was ride around town all day.
cavernmech
06-23-06, 04:03 PM
During last nights right I lost my ofmega pedal dustcap.
Where am I going to find one of those! ARGH!!!!
Only place that might have one....Bicycle Specialties
Edit. I will poke around....I might be able to find you something that will work.
sr20det
06-23-06, 04:04 PM
btw, cavern.
Would you know where to get them metal campy dustcaps like the ones you got on your record cranks?
gokiburi
06-23-06, 04:17 PM
btw, cavern.
Would you know where to get them metal campy dustcaps like the ones you got on your record cranks?
everyone needs at least 1 campy part on their bike: campy dust-caps for my campy rip-off galli cranks, and campy seatpost bolts. :p
sr20det
06-23-06, 04:19 PM
true that!
I just want them to complete my c-record cranks :p
Shiznaz
06-23-06, 04:31 PM
I have a pair of campy dustcaps on some sugino cranks at the moment. After all, whats a bike without a little Brevettato?
cavernmech
06-23-06, 04:32 PM
btw, cavern.
Would you know where to get them metal campy dustcaps like the ones you got on your record cranks?
Yes. In a plastic drawer on my shelf. They are old stylee ones with the old Campy lettering tho. $50 a pair.
Just kidding. One large beer will get you a pair since you will have to wait outside the beer store and wait for a cool looking guy to buy one for you.;) I personally like the old ones better.
Joe Bent
06-23-06, 04:35 PM
Are people getting together tonight for beers/ride?
cavernmech
06-23-06, 04:38 PM
everyone needs at least 1 campy part on their bike: campy dust-caps for my campy rip-off galli cranks, and campy seatpost bolts. :p
I agree completely. I had a hard time with this on my Mountain bike so I just put Campy bearings in my rear hub. Just knowing they are in there makes the bike feel just a smidge better.
operator
06-23-06, 04:40 PM
Well I have a campy wheel on gokis nishiki...! :P
sr20det
06-23-06, 04:41 PM
Yes. In a plastic drawer on my shelf. They are old stylee ones with the old Campy lettering tho. $50 a pair.
Just kidding. One large beer will get you a pair since you will have to wait outside the beer store and wait for a cool looking guy to buy one for you.;) I personally like the old ones better.
i'll ask uncle operator :)
gokiburi
06-23-06, 04:45 PM
I agree completely. I had a hard time with this on my Mountain bike so I just put Campy bearings in my rear hub. Just knowing they are in there makes the bike feel just a smidge better.
hey keith, actually, you're the one that mentioned that to me hahaha.. (and i scored dem dust caps from the cavern)
cavernmech
06-23-06, 04:49 PM
hey keith, actually, you're the one that mentioned that to me hahaha.. (and i scored dem dust caps from the cavern)
I only have 2 sets left for the record.
Hey Keith....If you want the current ones you are welcome to those instead of the old ones...yer choice.
operator
06-23-06, 05:03 PM
Someone buy me this: http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7251032707&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3APIC&rd=1
i'll ask uncle operator
Lawl, we were being spied on
Guys what do you think of this http://www.surlybikes.com/parts/fixxer_pop.html to turn my campy rear to a fixed? Blasphemous?
sr20det
06-23-06, 05:27 PM
thats actually kinda cool.
I'd like to see that happen :)
and cavern, if you're willing to part with a pair, I'd gladly try not to get carded at LCBO anyday!
eyefloater
06-23-06, 05:28 PM
Okay, the gf has made her official request: 2006 T-Mobile women's jersey. I can find pics of the women T-Mobile riders, but I can't for the life of me find this jersey for sale anywhere. ANYONE got a link?
sr20det
06-23-06, 05:29 PM
http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=t-mobile+jersey&btnG=Search+Froogle
open sesame.
eyefloater
06-23-06, 05:30 PM
http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=t-mobile+jersey&btnG=Search+Froogle
open sesame.
No cigar.
operator
06-23-06, 05:30 PM
Okay, the gf has made her official request: 2006 T-Mobile women's jersey. I can find pics of the women T-Mobile riders, but I can't for the life of me find this jersey for sale anywhere. ANYONE got a link?
http://search.ebay.ca/tmobile-jersey_W0QQfkrZ1QQfromZR8QQfsopZ17QQxZ0QQyZ0
The giant Pro cycling team also uses teh T-mobile like jerseys. Check the bin auctions.
http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=...Search+Froogle
What was wrong with those
eyefloater
06-23-06, 05:32 PM
http://search.ebay.ca/tmobile-jersey_W0QQfkrZ1QQfromZR8QQfsopZ17QQxZ0QQyZ0
The giant Pro cycling team also uses teh T-mobile like jerseys. Check the bin auctions.
No cigar^2.
Thanks for the attempts though, guys.
eyefloater
06-23-06, 05:33 PM
She needs the women's one ... due to fact that she has boobs and isn't shaped like a guy, etc.
STEEKER
06-23-06, 05:36 PM
She needs the women's one ... due to fact that she has boobs and isn't shaped like a guy, etc.
:lol: not a word
not a word, but a link
http://www.kvikmynd.is/myndband.asp?id=2262
Eyefloater, email t-mobiles fanshop to see if they have women cut jerseys
http://www.fanshop.t-mobile-team.com/output/controller.aspx?cid=201
Maybe they'll give you an extra from Mggali La Floch (mmmm....)
STEEKER
06-23-06, 06:09 PM
not a word, but a link
http://www.kvikmynd.is/myndband.asp?id=2262
ll that was FUNNY lol
cavernmech
06-23-06, 06:17 PM
Okay, the gf has made her official request: 2006 T-Mobile women's jersey. I can find pics of the women T-Mobile riders, but I can't for the life of me find this jersey for sale anywhere. ANYONE got a link?
OGC just got the full T-Mobile kit in stock.
Any vultures in the crowd, City Cycle at Galt and Gerrard is closing. Some price cuts. I was in there today and it's mostly low end stuff. Some Fishbone gear and a few odds and ends that may be worth the trip. No tools to speak of, either on the shelf or at the mechanic station. I didn't end up getting anything.
operator
06-23-06, 06:34 PM
She needs the women's one ... due to fact that she has boobs and isn't shaped like a guy, etc.
Like I said, giant pro cycling team is womens.
Are you guys going to do the FFL ride tomorrow?
Hey Eyefloater. Here's a fundraising idea. Get a trainer, got to cabbagetown. Get a bucket. Dowse the cyclist for $5! You ride your bike, all the Pride attendees can splash you with water. Or better yet, give them a squirt gun. You'll have to wear something slinky and gyrate your buttocks fetchingly, but it might work.
operator
06-23-06, 06:53 PM
I hate being the last post on the previous page. Eyefloater read
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