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TRaffic Jammer
10-16-06, 11:44 AM
I guess I should get my DIY fender materials ready. *watches the skies for snow*
are we gonna have any flippin' snow this year? Do I bother with my knobbies?
gokiburi
10-16-06, 11:54 AM
so... no one went to pho? PHO BICH NGA!!!! yeah, i'm going to chuck the faux-race blades and getting full fenders for winter. snow ain't dat bad.. it's the -30C before windchill that kills me.
TRaffic Jammer
10-16-06, 11:57 AM
I actually want some snow this year, I made fenders a couple years ago, total waste of time.
SamHouston
10-16-06, 12:03 PM
It snowed a few days ago, but the wind & hail was far more impressive.
I left my winter beater by the curb when I moved recently, a rusty urbanite that I was never particularly fond of. I bought it out of need. I'd just paid off a new Devinci, had it a month & it got ganked. Had to get something cheap & on credit at Urbane to keep working. It was a great ride with those qualifiers, inexpensive, solid & available on credit. Fabulous beater for 5-6 years and 3 solid work winters someone else has it now, it was only by the curb for an hour or so. If I hadn't let it rust solid after jacking up my knee again I'dve kept it, but I'm lazy, I gotta have real love for a bike to treat it right.
...I bet it doesn't miss me[/wistful]
gokiburi
10-16-06, 12:10 PM
I left my winter beater by the curb when I moved recently, a rusty urbanite that I was never particularly fond of. I bought it out of need. I'd just paid off a new Devinci, had it a month & it got ganked.
...I bet it doesn't miss me[/wistful]
how did you lock it? the sheldon method???!! hahah.. just kidding sam ;) i use sheldon's method to lock up with my onguard-mini for short periods of time with no problems. knock on wood.
somnambulant
10-16-06, 12:19 PM
I think that was a "gave it away" version of "left it by the curb", not a "stolen" version.
And no, nobody joined me for pho. It's alright though, I had William Gibson to keep me company.
duppy.conqueror
10-16-06, 12:30 PM
Do I bother with my knobbies?
this'll be the first time I ride thru snow w/out knobbies...
Shiznaz
10-16-06, 12:48 PM
I usually use inverted tread tires for the winter. Works nice in snow and clear roads.
darkmother
10-16-06, 01:49 PM
I only busted out the knobbies once last year. Usually, you don't really need them-it is way too soon now for sure. Slick tires are a good time.
lymbzero
10-16-06, 02:03 PM
Maybe I'm wrong, but I think a bowl of pho is probably cheaper than a beer and a crack rock. :P
I think he's trying to say that he NEEDS to have his beer and crack rock.. anything more.. he cound not afford.
SamHouston
10-16-06, 02:07 PM
:)
Yep, totally gave it away. It had wheels, cranks, rings, chain, freewheel, stem, bars, front brake & lever, seat the whole kitnkaboodle eveerything about it pitted or rusted stuck, still salted from its last winter at work.
I put a sign on it sed "Frame Works" :D
lymbzero
10-16-06, 02:09 PM
I've been thinking about this WINTER issue for a while.. I'm not sure what to do.
It seems that a sealed bearing fixie would be good. RIGHT?
I know that freewheeling on slush is not so fun.
I'm thinking some cyclecross tires, full brakes and fenders.
somnambulant
10-16-06, 02:31 PM
I ran 23c slicks all last year, but last year was also pretty mild and snow-free. If things get sketchy this year I might try some cyclocross tires. That was on my urbanite (also a rusty boat-anchor with at least one rusted-stuck area) with race-blade knockoffs (since the fork doesn't have fender eyelets).
somnambulant
10-16-06, 04:07 PM
Maiden!
jeremywhitehorn
10-16-06, 07:08 PM
Who the **** writes this ****? Yes, I'm living on the edge RIGHT NOW. Oh ****, ninjas!
i believe that would be the publicist for the book publishers. and to answer cav's question, if it's anything like the book launches i've been to, yes there is usually food and drinks too if you're lucky.
g-boy i used to work for the chain bookstore; are you at the "big c"? which one?
operator
10-16-06, 07:11 PM
Lol, bookstores.
jeremywhitehorn
10-16-06, 07:15 PM
i'm thinking about throwing cyclocross tires on the purple bike and using up an old quando flip flop. perhaps a basket is in order... then again i rode the same bike all year last year and had no complaints.
jeremywhitehorn
10-16-06, 07:16 PM
beer and crackrock? things have changed in richmond hill since i left.
duppy.conqueror
10-16-06, 07:43 PM
well kool keith told me my rig should be good for winter...so Im good!
operator
10-16-06, 07:50 PM
You're missing front/rear and middle bags for carrying ****loads of beer duppy
beer and crackrock? things have changed in richmond hill since i left.
Welcome to the ghettos of the greater toronto area!
sweep242
10-16-06, 07:57 PM
Maiden!
I seen two of the guys get interviewed on George’s show tonight. Did you know Bruce has a day job as a pilot!
Have fun.
B.F.M.V. KICKS ASS
I like bikes!
jeremywhitehorn
10-16-06, 08:00 PM
keith, i came by with food for you after school but the shop was closed so i ate it (the food).
operator
10-16-06, 08:26 PM
Hey jeremeywhitehorn, if you have any downtime, come volunteer at Bike Chain! We need some good mechanics...
duppy.conqueror
10-16-06, 08:28 PM
You're missing front/rear and middle bags for carrying ****loads of beer duppy
Welcome to the ghettos of the greater toronto area!
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm beeeeeeeeeeeeer
sweep242
10-16-06, 08:46 PM
Scroll through this page 80's some nice stuff!
Cheers
http://www.w-base.com/mt/bike_check/
gokiburi
10-17-06, 12:11 AM
gokiburi> brush up on your nihongo?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jI0pzt4oTZk&mode=related&search=
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJus98CbuLA&mode=related&search=
hahaha.. those are hilarious. i was waiting for a punch line or a joke at the end.. but it was just endless drilling!! whatta jip.. good practice during down-time at work though.. but i'm youtubeless during the day.
note to self: try not to pass out after dinner because it's 2am and i can't sleep. :mad:
fixedude
10-17-06, 04:37 AM
they cut off streaming video at work :mad: ... i have to wait until i get home before i check my daily youtube links... :p
were you up in osaka for the weekend? been entertaining a bunch of crazy osakans for the past month.
actually, i was up there a couple weekends ago checking out the international beer festival in umeda. after lotsa beers and some expensive hash, i ended up taking the train in the wrong direction when i went back to my friend's place...finally realized after ~5 stops and turned around. are the osakans friends or family?
somnambulant
10-17-06, 08:12 AM
guys.. even the LCBO is encouraging us to do this single-malt tasting with this new "whisky generation" marketing. :P
ps. I went into the Scrivener Square (Yonge St in Rosedale.. I'll never forget that after Eyefloater and I had no farking clue during that alleycat last Spring) LCBO for the first time since it was renovated (and that was years ago) this past weekend. Wow.
TRaffic Jammer
10-17-06, 08:18 AM
Rain, rain, go away........
duppy.conqueror
10-17-06, 08:22 AM
Rain, rain, go away........
farrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr away!! and please...dont come back
STEEKER
10-17-06, 08:33 AM
Rain is better than snow
duppy.conqueror
10-17-06, 08:33 AM
Rain is better than snow
i think id actually prefer the snow
junior in train
10-17-06, 08:34 AM
Is anyone else riding down to Bab's show at the Rogers Centre tonight.
Wondering if it is safe to lock up my city bike down there.
cavernmech
10-17-06, 08:40 AM
Is anyone else riding down to Bab's show at the Rogers Centre tonight.
Wondering if it is safe to lock up my city bike down there.
Troll, Troll go away. Please don't come back another day.
STEEKER
10-17-06, 08:58 AM
Troll, Troll go away. Please don't come back another day.
hahahahaha I thought he was banned
darkmother
10-17-06, 08:59 AM
Is anyone else riding down to Bab's show at the Rogers Centre tonight.
Wondering if it is safe to lock up my city bike down there.
It's at the ACC, and as long as your city bike has that SRAM group on it, you can leave it unlocked.
Shiznaz
10-17-06, 09:00 AM
Is anyone else riding down to Bab's show at the Rogers Centre tonight.
Wondering if it is safe to lock up my city bike down there.
http://www.brownsteins.net/Images/Barbra%20Streisand.jpg
bwahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
tickets start at 85 bucks!
HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
dork!
somnambulant
10-17-06, 09:18 AM
He feeds us, and we lap it right up.
TRaffic Jammer
10-17-06, 09:33 AM
I'll take the snow over this crap ANY day. I'm going to have to buy new booties if I can't find mine, I can't keep soaking my feet. Not looking forward to the ride in. Just came back from the grocery store, it's yucky.
duppy.conqueror
10-17-06, 09:34 AM
I'll take the snow over this crap ANY day. I'm going to have to buy new booties if I can't find mine, I can't keep soaking my feet. Not looking forward to the ride in. Just came back from the grocery store, it's yucky.
yup me to...Im trying to find my booties...may have to buy new ones...:(
TRaffic Jammer
10-17-06, 09:36 AM
...and you know of course, AS SOON as I buy the new pair the old pair will come out of hiding sayin' "YO YO YO I was just kidding, sheesh" :lol:
somnambulant
10-17-06, 09:43 AM
speaking of which.. my nylon MEC ones have started to leak on one foot. I'm going to see if they'll give me new ones. It looks like it's leaking along the seam. I'm not sure why they would put a seam right down the front anyway, doesn't seem like very smart design. Common sense, people!
ps. a friend's latest "Monkey Mondays" posting is topic-appropriate: http://www.monkeymondays.com/
pps. Cavernmech: I met a guy named Todd last night.. he was in the group I went to Maiden with (friend of a friend). He lives in Calgary now but used to live here around 6 years ago and was messing then. Your name/shop came up somehow and we realized we both know you. No idea what his last name is.
jeremywhitehorn
10-17-06, 09:43 AM
didn't she call jean charet (sp) the prime minister of canada? that can be our next ride; we'll have tea and scones at the King Edward, go shopping at yorkdale then whoop it up to wind beneath my wings. great idea.
Yeah i'll take a little snow before this. minus 20 would even be better.
on the topic of booties, i've tried using mine over top of regular sneakers in toe clips. i know it's unconventional but it seems to work.
TRaffic Jammer
10-17-06, 09:44 AM
Oooooh scones!!!!! Bikers and bone china...niiice
jeremywhitehorn
10-17-06, 09:51 AM
bulls in a fine china shop? i wonder what would happen if we plopped ourselves down all sweaty and clip clopping in spds at the king edward and ordered high tea? i'd like to see that.
ronin2046
10-17-06, 09:51 AM
So, are u guys using neoprene, goretex, or nylon booties?
I'm trying to decide between Sugoi, LG, Pearl Izumi, or MEC...
duppy.conqueror
10-17-06, 10:02 AM
So, are u guys using neoprene, goretex, or nylon booties?
I'm trying to decide between Sugoi, LG, Pearl Izumi, or MEC...
I figured just get those mec ones (http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442618318&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302692723&bmUID=1161100892896)..
TRaffic Jammer
10-17-06, 10:02 AM
All of us locking up in the front with the doorman, slowly getting ready to **** himself as he realizes where we are going.... :lol: I'm thinkin' I want ones that close more over the bottom, I've packed a fair bit of snow and slush into the sides of the ones that strap across the bottom, just a little more crap getting between my shoe and the booties.
operator
10-17-06, 10:05 AM
Be all lyrca and clip clop Look cleats! Yes! And look like a homeless/bum.
somnambulant
10-17-06, 10:08 AM
another reference to my monkey-painting friend.. I can't believe he found something this good (he obviously added the monkey captain):
http://www.monkeymondays.com/welcome_aboard.html
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