Rides and Races - Toronto Fixed

Yeah I've been told I'll pick up snowboarding no problem being a surfer and a skater but I still don't quite believe it. I'd love to try depending on how much the trip ends up costing because I do have to go surfing at some point dontcha know

I've got nothing against x-country skiing.. I too grew up with a set of x-country skiis strapped to my feet. However, as I said.. backcountry is totally amazing. But groomed cross country skiing is for old people. :P

Shiznaz, do you have any photos of your KHS with fenders on it? I'm thinking of getting one of those eBay special Merciers but want to make sure the fender thing works. Thanks.

I'll try to remember to take some pics tonight. You gotta fudge the fenders a bit to get them on; very little clearance.

I also cross country skiied when I was younger. It just wasn't as exciting as downhill, so it lost out. I think it was also because my parents aren't very athletic and downhill skiing is easier and cushier. My dad doesn't even ski when we go on ski trips anymore, he just rents a snowmobile and cruises around.

I could see myself doing cross country skiing if I lived in an area with good trails nearby, but the idea of having to drive off to go CX skiing is silly, I'd rather just go downhill, especially if you have to pay to use the trails. Could be fun if you have a dog as well.

Yeah I've been told I'll pick up snowboarding no problem being a surfer and a skater but I still don't quite believe it. I'd love to try depending on how much the trip ends up costing because I do have to go surfing at some point dontcha know

Dude you'll be tweakin' airs by lunch. After all those years of skiing, one long weekend snowboarding I sold off all my planks. I'm coming from skating since I was 11. Perfectly natural..... learn to turn and stop quick then off to cause a rukus. Blue has got some nice SB specific runs, even though the skiers are into the airs more now. Being a surfer/skater you'll be so at ease it'll be sick.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPc89MDFEl4

talib kweli video...wicked tune...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPc89MDFEl4

talib kweli video...wicked tune...

I really need to get you to burn me a couple dvd-r's of music or somethin.. :)

I really need to get you to burn me a couple dvd-r's of music or somethin.. :)

sure man...I think I can link up the ole FTP for a dload session...I cant find a socket A board with sata on tha cheap and need one to be able to burn anything :(

damn you outdated computer!

*cough* beer *cough*

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We're in the Apple store

http://images.wikia.com/uncyclopedia/images/d/d5/Magic_gathering-goggles.jpg

are those the beer goggles?

No beer goggles definately do something...like vomit when you realize what you did while wearing them the next day

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPc89MDFEl4

talib kweli video...wicked tune...

My fav of his is Move Something (http://youtube.com/watch?v=wEkdnbsurSY)

My fav of his is Move Something (http://youtube.com/watch?v=wEkdnbsurSY)

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh the good ole good ole Rawkus records days...love that tune!

my fav kweli tune from that time... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKTRNukxuTc)

I miss good rap/hip-hop

"...now you see that I am 68 inches above sea level
93 million miles above these devils..." (http://youtube.com/watch?v=NjfdlWgOTos)

Dead Prez and Immortal Technique have been keeping me going recently and the Common album he's wicked.

I attended a Wu-Tang show with a very jewish friend of mine in New Jersey when I was in high school. Best. Time. Ever.

I miss good rap/hip-hop

"...now you see that I am 68 inches above sea level
93 million miles above these devils..." (http://youtube.com/watch?v=NjfdlWgOTos)


hahahahahaha ***** thats vintage! those guys were wicked...

no need to miss it bredda...its still here...

check out little brother, planet asia, wordsworth, those cats and many others are leading the revolution against teh wack mainstream...hahahahaha offhoff immortal is serious stuff mang!! that cat is deadly!

Somehow when I was 11 my brother took me to a digable planets show when he was supposed to be babysitting me. It was at a club! Pretty awesome! I REALLY have no idea how he smuggled me in wherever we were when he was under age at the time too!

When we were 11 (cause Shiz you can't be that far in age from me) the gestapo smoking laws weren't in effect so we could still get into clubs. I saw the Sattalites at the Bamboo when I was 10-12 all the time.

Eyefloater sighting. Monday we were at Grapefruit Moon and saw you and your gf? ride by. You get my vote as Mr. and Mrs. fixed gear. Nice orange track bike. KHS?

Eyefloater sighting. Monday we were at Grapefruit Moon and saw you and your gf? ride by. You get my vote as Mr. and Mrs. fixed gear. Nice orange track bike. KHS?

Yes, I noticed the G.M. as well ... owned by the partner of a friend. Always wondered where that place was.

She was rocking it freewheel styles en route to an apartment viewing (KHS yes, first year after the Aerotrack was discontinued but the Flite 100 had the same geometry/design).

So now that I've got my full-on hellish riding wear getup (LG neoprene booties, Burley "Ultimate Commuter Rain Pants", MEC Goretex jacket, LG Lobster claws and whoever's skullcap, Tifosi photochromatic sunglasses) I actually look forward to riding in revolting weather. The other day I caught myself rushing to finish a smoke on the balcony - I was actually worried it'd stop raining before I got a chance to get out and play.

... I'm sure things would be different if I was stuck out in it all day, but lately it's been fun to ride in.

I have some pretty serious shilling to do, but just PM me if you actually want to read it. I'll spare everyone else the bull****.

The other day I caught myself rushing to finish a smoke on the balcony - I was actually worried it'd stop raining before I got a chance to get out and play.

... I'm sure things would be different if I was stuck out in it all day, but lately it's been fun to ride in.

Couldn't have put it better myself.

Couldn't have put it better myself.

Except for the smoke part!

I was looking at the L.G. neoprene boots today they seem a bit more effective then the MEC ones (almost completely open)
So as soon as I get a pair I should be dryer then last year.
Cheers

She was rocking it freewheel styles en route to an apartment viewing (KHS yes, first year after the Aerotrack was discontinued but the Flite 100 had the same geometry/design).

So now that I've got my full-on hellish riding wear getup (LG neoprene booties, Burley "Ultimate Commuter Rain Pants", MEC Goretex jacket, LG Lobster claws and whoever's skullcap, Tifosi photochromatic sunglasses) I actually look forward to riding in revolting weather. The other day I caught myself rushing to finish a smoke on the balcony - I was actually worried it'd stop raining before I got a chance to get out and play.


Link please for the LG booties... I really need a pair.

Have u guys seen the 2007 KHS Flite 100? It's black, 1 1/8" headset, Sugino cranks, etc...

I think I might get one for a beater bike...

Link please for the LG booties... I really need a pair.

Have u guys seen the 2007 KHS Flite 100? It's black, 1 1/8" headset, Sugino cranks, etc...

I think I might get one for a beater bike...

cyclepath here has them there as well i'm sure.
http://www.louisgarneau.com/eng/catalog.asp?catalogue=HH6

The new KHS looks nice & great price but for the winter hard to get fenders on, but possible & toe overlap (not so good!)So i hear?
Cheers

pink bike messenger chick.

before i left i saw her for the first time (i'd see the green dude everywhere, and i love his **** too!).

her bike is hot. i'm sure she knows it, but whatever. i miss oogling bikes on the daily. ain't **** to oogle here in victoria :(

Friday the 13th , I headed to work on the Pinarello and knew I was going to have a flat , the back wheel just plain felt wrong I got as far as Broadview and the front wheel blew out( bugger).

i think that talib kweli guy was in dave chappelle's block party?

i think that talib kweli guy was in dave chappelle's block party?
He indeed was in Block Party. One of my current favorites. Didn't know a whole lot about "concious" hip-hop until Duppy hooked me up big time. Now its Talib, Common, 9th Wonder, Mos Def, Baby Blak and Little Brother playing almost constantly at work. I have hereby been enlightened. Cheers Sham, you rock buddy!

Putting together a little Hockey, Poker and Pints night at my place. Anyone here interested?

He indeed was in Block Party. One of my current favorites. Didn't know a whole lot about "concious" hip-hop until Duppy hooked me up big time. Now its Talib, Common, 9th Wonder, Mos Def, Baby Blak and Little Brother playing almost constantly at work. I have hereby been enlightened. Cheers Sham, you rock buddy!

hahahahaha no probbbbbbbbbbbz bredda man...I think theres a new school fight the power movement coming up in hiphop being led by those cats on oneside and NaS on the other side...Im still loving his quote on how hiphop is dying..."hiphop is Rome for the hood'..."

hahahahahaha yo likewise on tha music tip....Im loving the ska/punk stuff you gots...especially the planet smahsers...thats cool stuff!

yo question for you my bredda...I went for a morning ride and I heard a kinna grinding noise...my best guess for this is the chain is too tight? can that be the reason why? I spun the pedals and looked and it seems maybe like its too tight...like the crank dont spin as much as it should?

edit: what day/time for the hockey poker night?

Putting together a little Hockey, Poker and Pints night at my place. Anyone here interested?

I would be very very interested consider my cell number PMed

I spun the pedals and looked and it seems maybe like its too tight...like the crank dont spin as much as it should?


Slack the chain a bit and see if you still get it.

hahahahaha no probbbbbbbbbbbz bredda man...I think theres a new school fight the power movement coming up in hiphop being led by those cats on oneside and NaS on the other side...Im still loving his quote on how hiphop is dying..."hiphop is Rome for the hood'..."

hahahahahaha yo likewise on tha music tip....Im loving the ska/punk stuff you gots...especially the planet smahsers...thats cool stuff!

yo question for you my bredda...I went for a morning ride and I heard a kinna grinding noise...my best guess for this is the chain is too tight? can that be the reason why? I spun the pedals and looked and it seems maybe like its too tight...like the crank dont spin as much as it should?

edit: what day/time for the hockey poker night?
It may indeed be a slightly too tight chain...I am here till 6 if you want to swing by. Hockey/Poker Night in Canada 1 is tonite...anytime after 6 or so. Not sure what time all the suckers....I mean poker players will be there but 8 is a safe assumption.
You thinkin about coming by? the wife is gonna let you out to play 2 nights in a row? :)

It may indeed be a slightly too tight chain...I am here till 6 if you want to swing by. Hockey/Poker Night in Canada 1 is tonite...anytime after 6 or so. Not sure what time all the suckers....I mean poker players will be there but 8 is a safe assumption.
You thinkin about coming by? the wife is gonna let you out to play 2 nights in a row? :)

hahahahahaha nope...no chance of probation today...another day tho...me an her are gonna go out for din din tonight...accompanied by the wee one...Ill try an make it by for a chain fix thanx alot mang!

A man and his wife are at the zoo. As they walk through the ape exhibit, they pass in front of a very large, hairy gorilla. Noticing her, the gorilla starts bouncing around his cage. He jumps up on the bars and, holding on with one hand, grunts and pounds his chest.

The husband, finding this funny, suggests that his wife tease the poor primate. The husband suggests she pucker her lips, wiggle her bottom at him, and play along. She does, and the gorilla gets even more excited, making noises that would raise the dead. Then, the husband suggests that she let one of the straps to her dress fall to show a bit more skin.

She does and Mr. Gorilla nearly tears the bars down. "Now, lift your dress up to your thighs and sort of fan it at him," says the man. She does, driving the gorilla absolutely crazy to the point at which he starts doing flips.

Then, the husband grabs his wife, throws open the door to the cage, slings her in with the gorilla and slams the cage door shut.

"Now tell HIM you have a headache."

re grinding noise: it's been pretty wet and sloppy lately.. you cleaning/lubing regularly? but yeah, if the cranks don't seem to be spinning freely, it sounds like the chain is too tight.

re grinding noise: it's been pretty wet and sloppy lately.. you cleaning/lubing regularly? but yeah, if the cranks don't seem to be spinning freely, it sounds like the chain is too tight.

thanx man....ya since I have no bloody wrench I went to the grandmaster kool keith himself and got him to take a look was a combo of both I think...gotta remember to oil the bloody chain after those ****ty wet rides...

so i sliced my index finger at work on a rusty screw in the back door (joke about that phrase if you want to) and now i have no sensation from the knuckle down. should i be worried? don't know i'm asking you guys; maybe just for conversation...

so i sliced my index finger at work on a rusty screw in the back door (joke about that phrase if you want to) and now i have no sensation from the knuckle down. should i be worried? don't know i'm asking you guys; maybe just for conversation...
nah jus cleean it with alcohol or suttin and youre good......jus found a small piece of glass in my dogs nose...hes nuts...didnt even care that it was in there (till i tried to pull it out) Cujo! hahahahahahaaaaaha

so i sliced my index finger at work on a rusty screw in the back door (joke about that phrase if you want to) and now i have no sensation from the knuckle down. should i be worried? don't know i'm asking you guys; maybe just for conversation...

That doesn't sound too good.

it's what separates us from the animals. my dog once ate a pound of dates and a box of metamusil (sp?) and was basically moaning and sh!itting liquid for a few days and still didn't learn his lesson! damn animals.

i cleaned the cut and it seems to be healing but it's the fact that i still have no feeling in the tip that worries me. the cut was pretty deep too.

That doesn't sound too good.

it feels worse.

duppy - you can get a 15mm wrench at canadian tire for a small sum if you don't want to cough up the dough for a park tool.

it's what separates us from the animals. my dog once ate a pound of dates and a box of metamusil (sp?) and was basically moaning and sh!itting liquid for a few days and still didn't learn his lesson! damn animals.

i cleaned the cut and it seems to be healing but it's the fact that i still have no feeling in the tip that worries me. the cut was pretty deep too.

ahhhhhhhhhahahahahaha so youre dog is like mine...ya somehow they never learn...he gorfs bones and then pukes it up...never learns his lesson...

***** man you mustve hit a nerve...

ahhhhhhhhhahahahahaha so youre dog is like mine...ya somehow they never learn...he gorfs bones and then pukes it up...never learns his lesson...

***** man you mustve hit a nerve...

i think dogs are the only species on this planet that will actually eat themselves to death...besides humans. speaking of eating to death, for you shepard's pie fans out there, try adding some parmeasan to the mashed potatoes, man is that tasty (and i can assume only good for you).

i don't know, like i said i'm a bit worried. may go to the hospital if i get a chance.

it feels worse.

Get that looked at. Last time I ignored something I ended up with a 3 week hospital stay.

i think dogs are the only species on this planet that will actually eat themselves to death...besides humans. speaking of eating to death, for you shepard's pie fans out there, try adding some parmeasan to the mashed potatoes, man is that tasty (and i can assume only good for you).

i don't know, like i said i'm a bit worried. may go to the hospital if i get a chance.

yo man if youre that worried might as well go...

Ill have to try that next time I make it...'

what kinna dog you have jeremy?

yo man if youre that worried might as well go...

Ill have to try that next time I make it...'

what kinna dog you have jeremy?

i'll give it a day or two and if it's worse then off to emergency.

not really sure what kind of dog he is as he was a stray (found at a local gas station with he mom and litter mates). probably parts border collie, aussie shepard, german shepard, who knows (http://static.flickr.com/21/27791917_799bd8807e.jpg?v=0).

how about your's?