Rides and Races - Toronto Fixed
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cavernmech
08-01-06, 11:31 AM
I'll be there.
My advice....stay at the back with your tri-bars intact. And gel yer leg hair, at least that way you will be stylish.
TRaffic Jammer
08-01-06, 11:41 AM
Cargo bike donut ride?
operator
08-01-06, 11:49 AM
My advice....stay at the back with your tri-bars intact. And gel yer leg hair, at least that way you will be stylish.
I think i'm going to put a rack and some panniers to carry some beers. I still have my super sturdy one from my full fendered days.
cavernmech
08-01-06, 12:12 PM
Cargo bike donut ride?
I'm blowing the cobwebs off my BOB trailer....I can carry the beer. Operator can fill the panniers with styro peanuts and drop all the Sunday riders on the climb's..."How the hell is he passing me with fully loaded pannier's?"
TRaffic Jammer
08-01-06, 12:32 PM
Sittin' up straight to shot gun beers while in the group would cause a little chaos. :lol:
Lighting a spliff could cause a rucus as well. Don't forget stopping for ice every once and a while.
TRaffic Jammer
08-01-06, 12:34 PM
I'm blowing the cobwebs off my BOB trailer....I can carry the beer. Operator can fill the panniers with styro peanuts and drop all the Sunday riders on the climb's..."How the hell is he passing me with fully loaded pannier's?"
:lol: Styro..and two beers for clinking factor.
rodny71
08-01-06, 12:38 PM
if i was in Canada i would join you guys in crashing that ******fest.
Shiznaz
08-01-06, 01:48 PM
if i was in Canada i would join you guys in crashing that ******fest.
I just got a disturbing image of what a '******fest' would be like in reality... Thanks!
TRaffic Jammer
08-01-06, 01:56 PM
eeeeew
Ill Mitch
08-01-06, 02:07 PM
I dunno, a lot of the guys that do the donut ride are pretty damn fast, I've heard that occasionally Michael Barry from team Discovery comes out and rides with them.
gokiburi
08-01-06, 02:14 PM
if i was in Canada i would join you guys in crashing that ******fest.
operator with his panniers and beers can hijack the lead and steer the ****** down towards nyc. why come to the ****** when the fest can come to you??? :lol: he can conscript all the cops off the brooklyn bridge while he's at it.
TRaffic Jammer
08-01-06, 02:44 PM
I dunno, a lot of the guys that do the donut ride are pretty damn fast, I've heard that occasionally Michael Barry from team Discovery comes out and rides with them.
His dad lives here and has a bike store here in Toronto. He does/did Mariposas I think. http://bikespecialties.com/
cavernmech
08-01-06, 02:59 PM
I dunno, a lot of the guys that do the donut ride are pretty damn fast, I've heard that occasionally Michael Barry from team Discovery comes out and rides with them.
Dede Demet-Barry...Mike's wife and an accomplished international racer in her own right.. also goes out on the ride when they are in town. Most of the elite Ontario roadies who live in town also go out regularly. Those guys aren't the ******s tho. I am confident the average "I am so much better than you " rider's/******s are not in the fast group.
cavernmech
08-01-06, 03:01 PM
if i was in Canada i would join you guys in crashing that ******fest.
Sounds like we got ourselves a Convoy!
Ill Mitch
08-01-06, 03:43 PM
His dad lives here and has a bike store here in Toronto. He does/did Mariposas I think. http://bikespecialties.com/
Oh man, If you've never been to Bicycle Specialties, you gotta go.
Sooooo many pretty things to look at, and old wooden drawers filled with all sorts of goodies, such as Record groupsets.
Beautiful old track bikes, mmmmm, I wanna go back this week with my camera and take some pics.
Shiznaz
08-01-06, 04:40 PM
Okay guys. This thread is done. Nothing to see here. We are the biggest thread in the forums, so whatever it was that we were out there trying to prove, its been proven! Everyone please move over to our new home (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?p=2849031) because this one is clearly too cluttered!
sweep242
08-01-06, 06:46 PM
Bigger is better, hang on that’s what the girls say! It’s crazy cause were only a small group of peeps & to have taken it this far to walk away?
Dose every one agree on this?
Just wondering
Cheers
lymbzero
08-01-06, 10:53 PM
Um... I'm still in STL.. on DIALUP.
It's so ass..
Did ronin get his wheels built yet? LOL I bet he didn't....
If you guys ever come to ST. Louis, bring your bike. cuz theres this road out here.. which is amazing for riding.. Called Clayton RD. It's ALL ROADIES with BIBS ... you guys would love it..
FTW!
fixedude
08-01-06, 11:53 PM
cluttered? i usually only check out the first page of forums i browse, and usually only the last page-or-so of threads i am interested in...any new t.o. thread will just be a reincarnation of the same.
are we actually gonna start a new thread???
It's going to be excatly the same mess of random, nonsensical and the odd profound posts... the thread growing pages by day..
I say stick with the original.
Ill Mitch
08-02-06, 02:15 AM
I say keep this thread.
and if no one agrees, I'm gonna post in it everyday to keep it alive.
eyefloater
08-02-06, 06:34 AM
Alright, I saw the new thread. I just ... can't.
I love you bloated thread! <3
darkmother
08-02-06, 07:07 AM
I'll be there.
I may or may not make this one- I crashed my 'cross bike in the Don yesterday /hard/. I feel like I got hit by a bus-I could barely crawl out of bed this morning-my organs hurt. Bent my forks back about 3" too, now my 'cross bike has toe overlap:) Looks like the frame made it through OK, though.
If I have time I'll swap out the fork from my IRO to the geared bike, otherwise I have no ride.
TRaffic Jammer
08-02-06, 07:21 AM
Gut check? Hope your OK Homie.
rodny71
08-02-06, 07:28 AM
I dunno, a lot of the guys that do the donut ride are pretty damn fast, I've heard that occasionally Michael Barry from team Discovery comes out and rides with them.
I don't know how fast you can be with a stick in your front spokes.
32flavours
08-02-06, 03:14 PM
Hello giant thread, internet lover of mine...
pyze-guy
08-02-06, 05:31 PM
My monkey a$$ ugly s/s. And after 2 years in India I've seen enough monkeys to know. Free frame from a friend, works great, looks horrid. Stem and bar are one piece, head tube on my fork is too short to fit, headset-who knows, 2 different peddles, canti's on the front, v-brake back, cranks are 3 ring one piece shimo altus I guess. Hacked off the big ring. Was going to run as a fixed, but can't get the chainline straight enough with the cranks. Need a new set and too broke right now. Mismatched mavic rims with a deore hub on front and an axiom s/s disc hub on the back. Rides great.
32flavours
08-02-06, 05:43 PM
^^ That, my friend, is ghetto fabulous.
sweep242
08-02-06, 06:44 PM
It’s a fantastic bike. Great for now, it will be even better for the winter ahead.
It’s funny my first non-crappy tire bike when i got here was a wheeler. Got it from a pawn shop on queen st e got me around for a few years good stuff.
Who knew that bike would lead me to be a bike o alcoholic
Cheers
I’ll yell hi if I see you!
edit:darkmother hope no trip to the hospital!
My monkey a$$ ugly s/s. And after 2 years in India I've seen enough monkeys to know. Free frame from a friend, works great, looks horrid. Stem and bar are one piece, head tube on my fork is too short to fit, headset-who knows, 2 different peddles, canti's on the front, v-brake back, cranks are 3 ring one piece shimo altus I guess. Hacked off the big ring. Was going to run as a fixed, but can't get the chainline straight enough with the cranks. Need a new set and too broke right now. Mismatched mavic rims with a deore hub on front and an axiom s/s disc hub on the back. Rides great.
Pyze, do you need any particular kind of stem. I have a couple kicking around fer sure. Do you still want that crank set. I have it, just can't recall the BCD off the top of my head.
operator
08-02-06, 07:11 PM
I may or may not make this one- I crashed my 'cross bike in the Don yesterday /hard/. I feel like I got hit by a bus-I could barely crawl out of bed this morning-my organs hurt. Bent my forks back about 3" too, now my 'cross bike has toe overlap:) Looks like the frame made it through OK, though.
If I have time I'll swap out the fork from my IRO to the geared bike, otherwise I have no ride.
Jesus man, heal fast. I might crash the donut ride on Sat anyways to see what kind of shape i'm in.
pyze-guy
08-02-06, 10:16 PM
Pyze, do you need any particular kind of stem. I have a couple kicking around fer sure. Do you still want that crank set. I have it, just can't recall the BCD off the top of my head.
Have a really nice old Salsa stem, just that my fork is too short/head tube too long to thread a headset onto. Cranks I would love. Let me know where to meet you.
BCD?
operator
08-03-06, 01:06 AM
Keith what time are you opening this morning?
kaibot: wtf
http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/8524/1154537229892bf7.jpg
cavernmech
08-03-06, 06:56 AM
Keith what time are you opening this morning?
kaibot: wtf
Posting at 3 A.M.? Party in Richmond Hill.....everyones invited! It is 8:55....I am here.
darkmother
08-03-06, 07:16 AM
Jesus man, heal fast. I might crash the donut ride on Sat anyways to see what kind of shape i'm in.
I'm feeling a little better today, I'll go either Saturday, or Sunday. Do you have my cel #?
TRaffic Jammer
08-03-06, 07:21 AM
Operator couldn't sleep, he's afraid of the lightning.
Kaibot..... where do you get those freaky legless flying dogs? I want one!!!
*scratching that damned road bike itch til it bleeds*
Dark... glad to hear your feeling a bit better.... so what happened, bruise your guttiwuts?
You sure you don't need a check by a Doc to rule out internal injury tough guy?
darkmother
08-03-06, 07:34 AM
Dark... glad to hear your feeling a bit better.... so what happened, bruise your guttiwuts?
You sure you don't need a check by a Doc to rule out internal injury tough guy?
Clockwork orange....great flick. I think I must have bruised my kidneys somehow, but it is way better than yesterday. I was riding in the don, trying to reel in this MTB'er on my CX bike, and I guess I pushed my limits a bit too far. Riding a steep downhill that transitions to a flat wooden bridge at the bottom, I must have missed my line and caught the edge of the bridge or something. Probably hit the ground/bridge at 35 km/hr. Thought I had broken something for sure-I think I got off easy actually. All part of the fun. Tylenol 3 is my friend.
TRaffic Jammer
08-03-06, 07:36 AM
Not to sound paranoid, but should you get some scans?
STEEKER
08-03-06, 07:49 AM
http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/8524/1154537229892bf7.jpg
LMFAOOOOOOOOO:lol: excellent picture weeeeee
I'm feeling a little better today, I'll go either Saturday, or Sunday.
Glad you're feeling better, or at least in riding shape.
I just got my bike back yesterday and had to ride through the thunderstorm for the last few km's back to my house. I'm up for the donut ride if you guys need another wedding crasher (will there be free food?).
Clockwork orange....great flick. I think I must have bruised my kidneys somehow, but it is way better than yesterday. I was riding in the don, trying to reel in this MTB'er on my CX bike, and I guess I pushed my limits a bit too far. Riding a steep downhill that transitions to a flat wooden bridge at the bottom, I must have missed my line and caught the edge of the bridge or something. Probably hit the ground/bridge at 35 km/hr. Thought I had broken something for sure-I think I got off easy actually. All part of the fun. Tylenol 3 is my friend.
Get checked out. A couple quick tests to make sure you don't have anything going on that might sneak up on you.
Those bridges are treacherous. Super slippery when damp. I took a chunk out of my elbow going across one too fast.
TRaffic Jammer
08-03-06, 08:22 AM
I've had a few gut checks after some massive slams in the vert skating days. Anytime you suffer HARD deceleration trauma, a gut check is in order.
darkmother
08-03-06, 08:57 AM
I think you guys give sensible advice, but I am probably not going to take it. I really hate hospitals, and I resist going unless I absolutely have to. I'll keep a close eye on myself though.
STEEKER
08-03-06, 09:19 AM
I think you guys give sensible advice, but I am probably not going to take it. I really hate hospitals, and I resist going unless I absolutely have to. I'll keep a close eye on myself though.
how about this.. if you don't go get your self checked Trafficjamer and I will table dance for you:D
cavernmech
08-03-06, 09:34 AM
I am the same as Darkmother. A lot of us i am sure know our bodies pretty well. Whats the use going to the hospital, sit for 5 hours waiting...and then have them say "oh..its a busted rib Mr. MacDonald. Rest it and it will get better". Unless I am bleeding from the ears or cannot run away from the ambulance I will avoid the hospital at all costs. Look at it as a cost saving measure for our already over worked hospital staff.
Oh yeah...if Steeker and Trafficjammer get ya cornered, call 911..lesser of two evils my friend.
TRaffic Jammer
08-03-06, 09:41 AM
Steeker doesn't speak for me..... good lord man what kinda trouble you tryin' to get me into.? :lol:
To each his own ... I hate the hospitals too. Glad your feelin' better.
Steeker... a thong wearin', table dancin' stripper, TRAPPED in a Steekers' body.
darkmother
08-03-06, 09:58 AM
how about this.. if you don't go get your self checked Trafficjamer and I will table dance for you:D
Do I get to choose the song? I want something by Cindi Lauper.
STEEKER
08-03-06, 10:04 AM
Steeker doesn't speak for me..... good lord man what kinda trouble you tryin' to get me into.? :lol:
To each his own ... I hate the hospitals too. Glad your feelin' better.
Steeker... a thong wearin', table dancin' stripper, TRAPPED in a Steekers' body.
and I'll rub my giant sweaty stomache hernia on ya:D :: Edit : I road up the Humber last night and there are some freaking STEEP dirt trails south of Bloor way up high above the river
operator
08-03-06, 10:38 AM
I'm feeling a little better today, I'll go either Saturday, or Sunday. Do you have my cel #?
No pm me.
Glad you're feeling better, or at least in riding shape.
I just got my bike back yesterday and had to ride through the thunderstorm for the last few km's back to my house. I'm up for the donut ride if you guys need another wedding crasher (will there be free food?).
You know where it starts and all that right?
Edit: Hey guys when you repack your bearings next time, get these ceramic ones instead! Lower weight and more durable!
http://www.cyclingnews.com/photos/2006/tech/newarrivals/08-03/CeramicSpeed_pulleys_and_loose_balls.jpg
Only $250 USD for the set!! Get that competitive edge you are looking for!
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