Rides and Races - Toronto Fixed

Them hipsters can have it all....hands off the Man in Black, and Patsy Cline though.
The punks will eat you for lunch.
I'm confused about hipster culture.... I must admit.
I'm usually pretty good subculture wise,having been in several.
What makes hipsters hipsters?


just catchin' on.... operator your channel is about to crowd up I think
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=222599

yay vs nay? I've got two of these light blue michelin pro's. Not sure if I like them or not.

http://www.somnambulant.net/misc/blue1.jpg http://www.somnambulant.net/misc/blue2.jpg

ps. excuse the skanky chainring and crappy pictures. :)

Eagerly awaiting the rest of the parts to build it up... :)

I guess it won't be ready for tomorrow like you had hoped.. :S

Yea man what's with actual dirt and grease doing on your chainring.....you ride it or something?
Blue? Go for it!! Shizy what were those reflective tyres you had on your lady's ride?

I'll be at CM tomorrow, looking forward to seeing everyone.

yay vs nay? I've got two of these light blue michelin pro's. Not sure if I like them or not.

http://www.somnambulant.net/misc/blue1.jpg http://www.somnambulant.net/misc/blue2.jpg

ps. excuse the skanky chainring and crappy pictures. :)
Is it the colour or something else? They are nice but they are race tires so I wouldn't count on a tonne o mileage out of em. The pro's cut kinda easy so watch out for the glass.

Eagerly awaiting the rest of the parts to build it up... :)

Wow very nice,i like.

Helloooooo. How'd you snag that pretty lady?


I found her on a street corner... ;)

j/k

I ordered the frame and fork from the states.

Mmm.. Italian lugged frame...

:)

[QUOTE=somnambulant]yay vs nay? I've got two of these light blue michelin pro's. Not sure if I like them or not.

yay you could wrap up the bars up in black or straight styling with the light blue!

yeah... ok.. I think I'm going to put the other one on the front and see how I feel tomorrow.

it makes me feel like a delicate flower.. a hairy delicate flower.. *titter*

also, I seem to only have 1 (nearly through the tire) skid patch on the rubino pro that was on there. What's up with that? I thought 46x16 == 8 patches (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v41/iamjacobpriest/FixedRatio.jpg)

yeah... ok.. I think I'm going to put the other one on the front and see how I feel tomorrow.

it makes me feel like a delicate flower.. a hairy delicate flower.. *titter*

also, I seem to only have 1 (nearly through the tire) skid patch on the rubino pro that was on there. What's up with that? I thought 46x16 == 8 patches (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v41/iamjacobpriest/FixedRatio.jpg)
Forgotten drunken skid competition?

Forgotten drunken skid competition?


I think i could relate to that after several brown bottles of wobbly juice when it’s getting late ha not good for the back tire.
Cheers

well yeah, but wouldn't that result in 8 nasty patches distributed around my tire?

well yeah, but wouldn't that result in 8 nasty patches distributed around my tire?


Hmm that chart shows i have 1 skid patch (48-16) but so far so good no patches yet just a matter of time i guess.

The tires you have on are new right? And that chart shows you should have 8 spots, but you got 1 big one.
Lesson we should stop buying the flashy tires & get some durable ones?
Who the hell knows?
Cheers

Ronin2046 = colour biter! :)

/me misses his Red Bianchi :| sniff

Somnambulant: Those michelins own your mom, put them on. And you're raking in teh monay buy me some Michelins!

I changed my mind.. crappy black cheapo tires for now. :) but y'alls get to see my silly new(ish) bar setup courtesy of cavernmech's basement.

sorry fellows, but i'm out for CM tomorrow but i hope to see some of you for riding, or perhaps just coffee on sunday.

Hey Toronto Fixers,

I'm leaving the land of steep hills and poutine for greener pastures, professionally. I'm moving to your city by Oct 1st, and therefore looking for a shared apartment. If you know anyone who's looking for a roomie I'd appreciate a bit of help. I'm looking for a *relatively* bike friendly space, as I'd like to bring my track bike inside.

To let you in (and now all of BFs) on my situation, I'll be moonlighting, working part-time as a sommelier and pursuing an internship at a social marketing agency that deals primarily with NGO's. I'm in my late twenties, socially concious, and non-veg, but eat healthy. I'm a neat and respectful roomie.

I'm looking for something within a close radius to U of T, Queen W, the Annex and Kensington Market (or so my friends have recommended). I'd like to live pretty central, as I'm new to the city. I don't plan on bringing a ton of stuff, as in extra wheels, bike parts, and tools. As for partying, I don't drink very much, and have outgrown the hard-partying messenger scene. I'm also allergic to dogs and cats, and am not too keen on living in a basement apt/room.

I've been surfing around on CL, but I just though I'd post here as it'd be nice to live with people who know what's up. I'm looking for some like minded individuals, male or female, down with bikes and enjoying life. If you know anyone out there looking for a roomie for Oct 1st, please tell them to drop me a line at *****dpendon*** awithacircle ****** gmail**** dotcom

Thanks a ton,
and see you all soon!

Dave

Done and done. Hey, are you still building frames?

If you know anyone out there looking for a roomie for Oct 1st, please tell them to drop me a line at *****dpendon*** awithacircle ****** gmail**** dotcom

I am, because my renter backed out :( What $ are we looking at about?

<- goes to UT so place close = perfect

When are you guys doing the Track 1 thing again?

Danger will robinson

Oh for ****s sake:

http://it.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=06/08/24/2151205

Does this mean that all our locks are now vunlerable again a la the kryptonite pen fiasco? Guess we have to buy $125 Abloy padlocks for our krypto chains now. Just great.

Link to video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Uv45y6vkcQ&search=bump%20key

I wanna try doing that, just to see how long it takes for a noob.

yeah, that technique has been around for a long time. the scary thing is that it works on basically all locks.

btw. the forecast for today has improved slightly. only a 30% chance of / isolated showers for the evening now.

comment made to me by stupid punk at work "Hey dooooood thanx for saving my environment!"

comment made by me with middle finger in the air: 'eat a d!ck meat pylon'....I think I might be recommended for sensitivity training ;)

comment made by me with middle finger in the air: 'eat a d!ck meat pylon'....I think I might be recommended for sensitivity training ;)
BWAAA HAA HAA HAA HAA!!!!!

"meat pylon".. gold.

edit: ps. I think this cheapo Serfas tire is about twice as grippy as my rubino pro. I tried to skip to slow down in front of my building and didn't break loose at all.. surprising. :P Of course, it's also brand new vs. the well (ab)used rubino.

Hey Toronto Fixers,

I'm leaving the land of steep hills and poutine for greener pastures, professionally. I'm moving to your city by Oct 1st, and therefore looking for a shared apartment. If you know anyone who's looking for a roomie I'd appreciate a bit of help. I'm looking for a *relatively* bike friendly space, as I'd like to bring my track bike inside.

To let you in (and now all of BFs) on my situation, I'll be moonlighting, working part-time as a sommelier and pursuing an internship at a social marketing agency that deals primarily with NGO's. I'm in my late twenties, socially concious, and non-veg, but eat healthy. I'm a neat and respectful roomie.

I'm looking for something within a close radius to U of T, Queen W, the Annex and Kensington Market (or so my friends have recommended). I'd like to live pretty central, as I'm new to the city. I don't plan on bringing a ton of stuff, as in extra wheels, bike parts, and tools. As for partying, I don't drink very much, and have outgrown the hard-partying messenger scene. I'm also allergic to dogs and cats, and am not too keen on living in a basement apt/room.

I've been surfing around on CL, but I just though I'd post here as it'd be nice to live with people who know what's up. I'm looking for some like minded individuals, male or female, down with bikes and enjoying life. If you know anyone out there looking for a roomie for Oct 1st, please tell them to drop me a line at *****dpendon*** awithacircle ****** gmail**** dotcom

Thanks a ton,
and see you all soon!

Dave
I know I am opening up the " office Dave" comments...but...are you the ex-messenger Dave who threw the Iron Maiden Alleycat at the NACCC'S?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/other_sports/cycling/5279372.stm

edit: great comment on digg (http://www.digg.com/): "Man, are all the Schumachers dicks??"

Poor George (I keep rooting for him, never seems to happen though).

wow check this out!!

"cmon kids pedal we gotta get groceries!!":eek:

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/2006/08/humancar.jpg

Is that a rowing car?

Is that a rowing car?

nope...2 peeps pedal at the back... two in front steer...dont ask me how two peeps in front steer at the same time...

looks like the guy driving is about to pull a bada$$ handbrake turn.. ;)

It should have a person pedalling a fixed gear for each of the 4 wheels, then you could do reverse and turn on a dime. 4 wheel drive baby!

It should have a person pedalling a fixed gear for each of the 4 wheels, then you could do reverse and turn on a dime. 4 wheel drive baby!

good luck getting everyone in sync enough to actually go in a straight line however. :)

good luck getting everyone in sync enough to actually go in a straight line however. :)

reminds me of the fred flintstone car ;)

http://bedrock.deadsquid.com/img/group/flintstonecars/fred_wilma_baby_car.jpg

If you got in a disagreement the backseat drivers could decide to go the opposite direction, kind of like a vs. pedalling tractor pull
http://www.ontariocountyfair.org/pix/2004%20updates/Pedal%20Tractor%20Pull.jpg

wow check this out!!

"cmon kids pedal we gotta get groceries!!":eek:

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/2006/08/humancar.jpg

That's awesome man...

wow check this out!!

"cmon kids pedal we gotta get groceries!!":eek:

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/2006/08/humancar.jpg

It looks like their bookin' and he's gotta let go of the wheel to apply braking. Spooky toy.

It looks like their bookin' and he's gotta let go of the wheel to apply braking. Spooky toy.

Man I thought that was the gear shifter.

wow check this out!!

"cmon kids pedal we gotta get groceries!!":eek:

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/2006/08/humancar.jpg

i don't know why, but it makes me think of a pedal boat...

Hi,

I am looking for help in locating a set of (no, seriously) dust caps.
For a campy record high-flange track hub, to be exact.
It's a beauty, spins like a dream, etc., etc., my first campy hub.

I've rummaged through a box of parts here at the local coop, and can probably make something fit with a bit of force, but that would surely anger campy karma gods :)

Danger will robinson

Oh for ****s sake:

http://it.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=06/08/24/2151205

Does this mean that all our locks are now vunlerable again a la the kryptonite pen fiasco? Guess we have to buy $125 Abloy padlocks for our krypto chains now. Just great.

Link to video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Uv45y6vkcQ&search=bump%20key


I think the new disc style locks are not venerable to the bump key attack. No pins.

Disc locks are immune to bump keys. They are one of the greatest inventions ever though. I don't know what highschool would have been like without "full access"

I'm not sure that there was anything at my high school that I didn't have access to, that I would have wanted to have had access to. Unless I was into stealing stuff of course... Are we going to start seeing businesses that lock up their doors with a new style U lock between the door handles?

Oh for me in high school it was the roof, the lighting rigs over the stage where we used to play poker and euchre, student council lounge with a pullout bed and being able to pull off good pranks.

I mean its not like I was learning anything...

People still coming out to CM if the rain lets up?

I'm the office til late this evening, so no CM for me.

I am, because my renter backed out :( What $ are we looking at about?

<- goes to UT so place close = perfect


Well, from what I've seen and read, $600 seems to be the running for a decent room in a decent, non-basement flat. But any cheaper, in a decent place I'd be alright with. I'll be visiting TO from sept 3-5 to check out apts and jobs.

Yes, I was the organizer of the NACCC 04 Hvy Mtl alleycat. Hope those of you who rode it, loved it.
As for framebuilding, after a feverish stint over the past spring/summer, I'm shelving it for the time being. I'm putting my setup in storage until a later date, when I can set it up in a space in Toronto.

Thanks Crew,

Dave

student council lounge with a pullout bed

wtf


People still coming out to CM if the rain lets up?

if the rain lets up? man up, *****es!