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Kaibot
09-16-06, 11:08 AM
I don't think that any of you will understand this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5EAbvGS0QY), but that's okay, it's pretty dumb anyway.

Offhoff
09-16-06, 11:17 AM
*disagree*

So Eyefloater, where do YOU think is a better place to have coffee and watch people.

Or are you just disagree to be disagreeable?
STEEKER
09-16-06, 11:23 AM
I don't think that any of you will understand this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5EAbvGS0QY), but that's okay, it's pretty dumb anyway.
reminds me of an acid trip

Kaibot
09-16-06, 11:25 AM
Damn yous! :P

Also: I have to stop at a nerdy computer store and buy a firewire drive enclosure first, so I might be slightly late.

sweet what size HDD are you gonna put in 'er?

I got a nice enclosure at a store beside canada computer.

It's an NSpire NSP-ED352.

USB and firewire, and it matched the powerbook :).

http://static.ubid.com/mgen/vximg/scale.ms?args=%222_300152670_0.jpg%22,600,600
jeremywhitehorn
09-16-06, 11:32 AM
what's the scene from a simpson's episode where homer goes back to college and berates the nerds? Neeeerds!!!
operator
09-16-06, 12:00 PM
And my headset is pitted after 1 week of use. Awesome.
jeremywhitehorn
09-16-06, 12:13 PM
And my headset is pitted after 1 week of use. Awesome.

is it installed straight?
cavit8
09-16-06, 12:28 PM
Cavit8, the double cranks I have do not have removeable chainrings - you still want em?

Hrrmmm..... What size is the inner ring?
operator
09-16-06, 12:42 PM
It's a 53-39.
somnambulant
09-16-06, 01:46 PM
sweet what size HDD are you gonna put in 'er?
~300gb seems to be the sweet spot for money per gb right now. Unfortunately they didn't have the enclosure I was looking for. I'm looking for one with a specific chipset that allows booting from the drive. I'm going to use it for backup (+ working files for audio projects) so it'd be nice if my internal hd goes sour I can just boot straight from the external drive.
ronin2046
09-16-06, 02:56 PM
Hey all,

Is anyone here going to this:

"The raffle has been extended to September 17th. Tickets can be purchased online until 3pm on Sept 17th and right up to the draw time at Magpie.

The draw will take place at Magpie, 831 Dundas St. West, Toronto about 7pm after the tape delay viewing of the Velo-City Series 2006 on NBC World of Adventure which will begin when Magpie opens at 6:00pm on Sunday, September 17."
Ill Mitch
09-16-06, 03:06 PM
I'll be there.
cavit8
09-16-06, 03:14 PM
Not sure. I have a BBQ to go to on Sunday so it depends my ... ermmm.... state of mind after same.
somnambulant
09-16-06, 03:40 PM
Hey all,

Is anyone here going to this:

"The raffle has been extended to September 17th. Tickets can be purchased online until 3pm on Sept 17th and right up to the draw time at Magpie.

The draw will take place at Magpie, 831 Dundas St. West, Toronto about 7pm after the tape delay viewing of the Velo-City Series 2006 on NBC World of Adventure which will begin when Magpie opens at 6:00pm on Sunday, September 17."

I might try and make it out as well.. it's not too far from my place and they have tasty food (from what I remember).
operator
09-16-06, 03:49 PM
is it installed straight?

We'll never know
eyefloater
09-16-06, 04:46 PM
does this include casual-type shimano (or other) spd shoes?

Dude ... EVERYTHING. Shoes fall under the "apparel" category, so 50% off.
eyefloater
09-16-06, 04:51 PM
So Eyefloater, where do YOU think is a better place to have coffee and watch people.

Or are you just disagree to be disagreeable?

Lil' bit of column A, lil' bit of column B.

I dislike the place because I'm friends w/ the guys at Cheese Magic and they got hassled by the coffee place for going in when they were busy and trying to get some coffees (ala: un-hip staff from the neighbourhood should know better than to bother other the shops with money when they're busy).

Total hearsay, but I've got to stick with my cheese moguls ... they're my pushers.
cavit8
09-16-06, 05:56 PM
I love cheese magic. And ideal has way better mud anyway...

Op: I'll grab the road double off you. I may put it on something other than a fixed.
Ill Mitch
09-16-06, 06:17 PM
Dude ... EVERYTHING. Shoes fall under the "apparel" category, so 50% off.

do you have any Adidas adiStar XC Race, or Hammer mtb shoes?

how much are they going for with the sale?
eyefloater
09-16-06, 06:42 PM
do you have any Adidas adiStar XC Race, or Hammer mtb shoes?

how much are they going for with the sale?

We have a few XC Races in stock ... hopefully you're not size 10. Hammers ... no.
ronin2046
09-16-06, 06:51 PM
We have a few XC Races in stock ... hopefully you're not size 10. Hammers ... no.


Do you have the Shimano SH-MP66 DX shoes there? How about crank brothers pedals/time atac xs?

What time are you open on Sunday?


:)
Ill Mitch
09-16-06, 07:04 PM
We have a few XC Races in stock ... hopefully you're not size 10. Hammers ... no.

How much are the XC Races?
eyefloater
09-16-06, 07:36 PM
Do you have the Shimano SH-MP66 DX shoes there? How about crank brothers pedals/time atac xs?

What time are you open on Sunday?


:)

We don't carry Shimano shoes ... and we've got some Crank Bros. pedals in stock (C's I believe). Time stuff we always order in.
eyefloater
09-16-06, 07:36 PM
How much are the XC Races?

Call me at the shop tomorrow and I'll quote you sizes/prices.
duppy.conqueror
09-16-06, 09:32 PM
yooooooooooooooooooo floater you got those adistars in 47? lemme know pleasssssssssssse anyway I can comeby monday to get it? (gone to marineland with kids) but really need next pair of shoes...
eyefloater
09-16-06, 09:34 PM
Closed Monday, open again Tuesday. I'll check for stock and post tomorrow night.
duppy.conqueror
09-16-06, 09:39 PM
Closed Monday, open again Tuesday. I'll check for stock and post tomorrow night.

coooool do i still get sooper special price or no? I can try an send peeps tomorrow to buy for me...but prefer to get it on tuesday if possible...yo I called that store asking for cycling boots...dont know if it was you I talked to... thanx bruh
eyefloater
09-16-06, 10:02 PM
Ya, it was me you talked to. The "weekend special" discount can still apply.
duppy.conqueror
09-16-06, 10:10 PM
Ya, it was me you talked to. The "weekend special" discount can still apply.

cool thanx bredz I owe you beer for that one!:D
cavit8
09-16-06, 10:22 PM
A reminder of the vigil ride for the cyclist killed at Eglinton and Leslie www.respect.to
gboy
09-17-06, 10:27 AM
Ya, it was me you talked to. The "weekend special" discount can still apply.

Thanks for the tires, Mike. Do you guys have a coffee machine on the premises?
eyefloater
09-17-06, 05:05 PM
Thanks for the tires, Mike. Do you guys have a coffee machine on the premises?

That's an interesting question.

Yes, but it's slightly mold-ridden (can something be slightly "ridden"?) ... just down the street is Tango though, and they're great.
cavit8
09-17-06, 05:14 PM
mmmm.... Tango. mmmmm..... exceptionally huge Nanaimo bars .....

Mike, I may be a bit bringing that Brodie in. It seems I've managed to lose the brake cable pinch bolt for the front caliper. I may have something in my box of fun, but if not, I'll need to find someone who has Hayes mechanical parts. Otherwise, I should be in on Wednesday.
operator
09-17-06, 05:26 PM
A reminder of the vigil ride for the cyclist killed at Eglinton and Leslie www.respect.to

Is that all the info, that one paragraph? No more details about the accident/time of day/weather/etc?
eyefloater
09-17-06, 05:54 PM
mmmm.... Tango. mmmmm..... exceptionally huge Nanaimo bars .....

Mike, I may be a bit bringing that Brodie in. It seems I've managed to lose the brake cable pinch bolt for the front caliper. I may have something in my box of fun, but if not, I'll need to find someone who has Hayes mechanical parts. Otherwise, I should be in on Wednesday.

Anyone who deals with OGC (Outdoor Gear Canada) can order in Hayes stuff.
eyefloater
09-17-06, 05:58 PM
... well, who won the Angi?
cavit8
09-17-06, 06:12 PM
Anyone who deals with OGC (Outdoor Gear Canada) can order in Hayes stuff.

As it turns out, it's identical to a derailleur pinch bolt, so I swiped one off an xt derailleur I had lying around. I can replace that at my leisure. I'll add a few odds and ends to pretty it up a bit and bring it in on Wednesday.
eyefloater
09-17-06, 07:11 PM
Okay, I've got a bit of a tall order here:

The gf got me an awesome Francaise des Jeux long sleeve jersey ... problem is, it's a size or so too big for me. Does anyone know someone who could actually take in a jersey and not mangle it completely? Fabric like this is pretty weird, and there's a lot of different panels on the jersey. Honestly, I don't know how much I'll wear this thing since it's pretty baggy right now, but I'll definitely pay to have it fixed up a bit.
somnambulant
09-17-06, 07:54 PM
Is that all the info, that one paragraph? No more details about the accident/time of day/weather/etc?

http://bikelanediary.blogspot.com/2006/09/fifth-cyclist-in-row-killed-by-truck.html

mike: can't exchange it? or was it on ebay or something?
operator
09-17-06, 07:57 PM
Okay, I've got a bit of a tall order here:


You can get that altered no problems. I just give mine to my m0ther.
somnambulant
09-17-06, 08:00 PM
Also: I just fired an email off to Mike at Forest City about getting us in next Saturday (Sep 23rd). That's the date of their pre-scheduled track combo (2/3) classes, so hopefully it won't be an issue to get us in there. Anyone who's interested, please email me your confirmation at >wes AT somnambulant D0T net< (this includes anyone who has already "confirmed" with me offline, please!). Keith is available with his van again (Thanks Keith!), so we can get a large size group out again!
eyefloater
09-17-06, 08:11 PM
http://bikelanediary.blogspot.com/2006/09/fifth-cyclist-in-row-killed-by-truck.html

mike: can't exchange it? or was it on ebay or something?

Probikekit.com ... no more stock.
ronin2046
09-17-06, 08:12 PM
Hey all,

Does anyone know the link of that video where someone used the 2x4 to break the Toronto bike posts?
sr20det
09-17-06, 08:52 PM
wes or keith, still got space in the car? I'll def. make it back to Toronto if there's still a seat.
sweep242
09-17-06, 09:05 PM
Hey all,

Does anyone know the link of that video where someone used the 2x4 to break the Toronto bike posts?


It was on Martino's blog http://bikelanediary.blogspot.com/ but i just looked & it’s gone. I watched it scary easy & super fast to do, it seemed. with your sweet thing if you can’t take it in, dont take it! Nice to see it last week!
Cheers
gboy
09-17-06, 09:11 PM
Rode with southbound boroSS today going north on Yonge. I thought I recognized him, but he in fact recognized me first so we bombed down Yonge at York Mills and laboured up it. We departed at Food Basics at around Cummer, since I was on my way back home to visit my folks. I managed to make it on 4 bananas (33 cents/lb!) and a gatarade.
operator
09-17-06, 09:58 PM
http://www.bikeit.eclipse.co.uk/cyclingprelycra/memorabilia/whycycle.htm
Ill Mitch
09-18-06, 12:35 AM
Hey all,

Does anyone know the link of that video where someone used the 2x4 to break the Toronto bike posts?

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l24/mitchkaiser/th_Torontoringpostbreak.jpg (http://s92.photobucket.com/albums/l24/mitchkaiser/?action=view&current=Torontoringpostbreak.flv)
somnambulant
09-18-06, 05:21 AM
Also: I just fired an email off to Mike at Forest City about getting us in next Saturday (Sep 23rd). That's the date of their pre-scheduled track combo (2/3) classes, so hopefully it won't be an issue to get us in there. Anyone who's interested, please email me your confirmation at >wes AT somnambulant D0T net< (this includes anyone who has already "confirmed" with me offline, please!). Keith is available with his van again (Thanks Keith!), so we can get a large size group out again!

Got a reply from Mike @ Forest City. We still need to confirm solid numbers.. so if you can go, EMAIL me (wes@somnambulant.net) and let me know if you're a firm YES or a MAYBE.
TRaffic Jammer
09-18-06, 05:56 AM
You can get that altered no problems. I just give mine to my m0ther.

Damn that made me laugh!!!!! Have you moved out yet Rob?