Rides and Races - Toronto Fixed

Its a race, its all about winning or losing.


Yeah I guess its more manly to just not compete and make excuses for it.

quote from that site: "Port Hope is basically the best bike town around..." Uh...yeah...

Another good one "As many know, I freakin love to do pretend courier runs at work."
Hey looks like they are having fun.
Cheers

i jest, they're goofy bikes geeks just like us.

we must amalgamate our forces before they establish a presence. shall we send a liason to set up talks?

who are these guys? where did you find them?
join us they must...or die they will...
http://neuro.me.uk/yoda/yoda.jpg

Does anyone make polished silver box style rims anymore? Why isn't anyone into shiny things these days? I want shiny rims to match my shiny seat post, bars, stem, spokes, hubs, toe clips etc. I like shiny things dammit. Did I mention I like shiny things?

I just scored a nice vintage bike on eBay and it is coming up from the States, which courier should I ask the seller to use? I've heard that UPS charges bursary fees and that they should be avoided, anybody have experience in this area? Thanks.

http://www.nederland.k12.tx.us/nhs/web03/jrway/Webmastering/spinning%20rims.gif

Use USPS

dang, you guys are having FUN! I still check up on the toronto thread when I have time.
oh man, I got completely crushed by my midterms which means I gotta study harder.

My biking goal is to ride through the winter on the gt.
I checked and I def. don't have enough clearance to put on some knobbies.

anyone have experience on riding throughout winter on road slicks?

I rode all last winter on those Vittorio 20s that were cheap a little while ago at Urbane but it was a pretty mild winter last year.

Use USPS

Yeah? For a package that big? I've already asked the seller if it will work but he has yet to get back to me. It would be great if USPS would work, I've had a lot of luck with them in the past.

Yeah? For a package that big? I've already asked the seller if it will work but he has yet to get back to me. It would be great if USPS would work, I've had a lot of luck with them in the past.

UPS is a pain in the a$$. i've had them tell me that they won't do bike boxes because they're too big, they'll only deliver if you're home, expensive, etc. I've had several frames shipped USPS, no problems to speak of. much cheaper too.

Does anyone make polished silver box style rims anymore? Why isn't anyone into shiny things these days? I want shiny rims to match my shiny seat post, bars, stem, spokes, hubs, toe clips etc. I like shiny things dammit. Did I mention I like shiny things?

box rims seem to have gone the way of the dinosaur. i have a rear wheel built around a "ukai" rim, shiny box section and all. not sure if they're made anymore but try seaching some out on ebay.

http://www.nederland.k12.tx.us/nhs/web03/jrway/Webmastering/spinning%20rims.gif

Use USPS

Now THAT'S what I'm talking about. Actually, imagine bike wheels with those stupid spinny things that spin even when the wheel isn't. ugh.

Hey Shiznaz, I saw those helmet pics (amazing) and I think I know you from U of T. Are you the one they call "Charlie"? If so I know you through Will.

As a side note I swear to god the other day I saw a guy wearing that exact helmet and I didn't detect any irony!!! I swear!

ROCK AND ROLL

box rims seem to have gone the way of the dinosaur. i have a rear wheel built around a "ukai" rim, shiny box section and all. not sure if they're made anymore but try seaching some out on ebay.

Cool! Do you have any pics of said rim? Sounds tasty. Yeah I don't get it. I mean it's crazy that no one seems to make 'em. They're just so classic. And the thing is, with all this NJS stuff flying around, its surprising to me that no one really bothers with the box rims, because that's what the Keirin guys ride. Okay they ride tubulars, but still I find it surprising that there isn't more interest in that style of rim.

Yeah? For a package that big? I've already asked the seller if it will work but he has yet to get back to me. It would be great if USPS would work, I've had a lot of luck with them in the past.

U.S.P.S. best bet I think? But ask for a higher level to get a tracking # maybe.

So what ya get Hmm?
Cheers

peuk *ss ugly rims . waste of money

I just scored a nice vintage bike on eBay and it is coming up from the States, which courier should I ask the seller to use? I've heard that UPS charges bursary fees and that they should be avoided, anybody have experience in this area? Thanks.

ask the seller to mark the package as a gift or returned merchandise.

that usually brings down the brokerage and customs fees, if there are any.

I just scored a nice vintage bike on eBay and it is coming up from the States, which courier should I ask the seller to use? I've heard that UPS charges bursary fees and that they should be avoided, anybody have experience in this area? Thanks.

My recent experience with UPS sucks. Their depot is also out in Concord, so if you miss the home delivery action, you're in for a trek to get your package. FedEx and Purolator are around Carlaw and the Lakeshore.

I've had issues with all. I can't remmber who shipped my frame, but it may even have been USPS. Check into package sizes on the various sites to see who gives you the best options.

Yeah, I hope the seller is able to go wtih USPS, I've been dinged with customs through UPS before. I've tried the gift thing too, it is hit or miss.

The bike should be pretty nice, it appears to be a poorly worded auction and the seller didn't know what he had. If I am right, it is a nice Spanish company that made custom frames and the tubing is Columbus SLX; if I am wrong, it looks really nice and will be a good ride for a friend of mine. We shall see.

Hey Shiznaz, I saw those helmet pics (amazing) and I think I know you from U of T. Are you the one they call "Charlie"? If so I know you through Will.


Will and I were roomies in first year res. I almost got evicted!

Cool! Do you have any pics of said rim? Sounds tasty. Yeah I don't get it. I mean it's crazy that no one seems to make 'em. They're just so classic. And the thing is, with all this NJS stuff flying around, its surprising to me that no one really bothers with the box rims, because that's what the Keirin guys ride. Okay they ride tubulars, but still I find it surprising that there isn't more interest in that style of rim.
Mavic, Sun and DRC all still make box section rims, and I am sure there are more. I am uncertain who still makes a polished silver tho. Recently the Mavic MA2 was polished but was discontinued a few years back. Sun makes a few polished rims but they are all aero style. E-bay is prolly yer best bet. If you want tubulars, polished silver rims are a dime a dozen.

Anyone want an old 120mm camera kit? I've got a medium format body, three lenses, grip, cable release, two prisms, etc. etc. etc. It's probably about 30 years old. The 80mm lens needs repair: the shutter is sticking and it blurs photos unless you're doing long exposures. Also, I think the mirror in the body needs to be lubricated properly. It's been a couple of years since I've touched this camera so I can't remember all its quirks.

Price: nadda. It was given to me so I'll pass it along to anyone that wants to USE it. No flipping it allowed (seriously, that would fall under the "not cool" category). Also, since I'm moving tomorrow you'd have to swing by my place tonight and pick it up. It's all stored in one of those "assassin style" metal briefcases, so bring a vehicle or a big (padded) bag.

Email: my new user name at gmail.com ... I guess whoever's first in and serious gets it.

PS. It's a Kowa Super 66. The company wasn't known for high quality products, so they went all out and produced this thing. Unfortunately the project bankrupted the company and they never made anything else.

Operator could use this to get his foot in the door with the photography chicks.

Myself, I already have 3 SLRs and my godfather is owner of 4 or 5 hasselblads so I'm hoping he'll give me one of those next time I visit him (he lives in australia). He switched his whole studio to digital so the hasselblads are just sitting in a cabinet.

If you don't give it away try doing some cool moving shots from the bike or something. I've only ever used medium format on a tripod or walking around with it at my waist, never at high speeds.

Those large formats are soooo nice.

Hey guys,

Any idea where I might find a smallish touring frame with horizontal dropouts? My GF wants to build up a SS commuter bike.

I just picked up a 42cm Crosscheck for my lady friend - same use.

Operator could use this to get his foot in the door with the photography chicks.

Yes he could...!


Yeah, I hope the seller is able to go wtih USPS, I've been dinged with customs through UPS before. I've tried the gift thing too, it is hit or miss.

1) Use USPS, no FEDEX/UPS
2) If you mark gift with a ridiculously low value they will open it and go, er this isn't worth $5. It's worth more like $5000! Good luck with the ensuing tax/customs.
3) If it's marked gift with a sensibly low value and if something happens to package in transit, you will get zero back. Or next to zero.
4) Ball is in your court

Hey guys,

Any idea where I might find a smallish touring frame with horizontal dropouts? My GF wants to build up a SS commuter bike.
It is not a true touring bike in that it has caliper brakes...but...I have my friends small(49-50cm est) Fiori road/tourer in here on consignment. It has fenders and rear rack on it. Flat bar, 7sp thumbies with a cass rear wheel, older 600 crank. It is actually pretty sweet...light blue and dark blue fade. I think he wants $350 for it but I will double check.

Use USPS

agree. they don't have a brokerage fee. sorry if someone has said this already. just to be clear, it's the united states parcel service, and not UPS. i've mixed them up in the past. :p
edit: ack.. a ton of replies on this already. heh.

It is not a true touring bike in that it has caliper brakes...but...I have my friends small(49-50cm est) Fiori road/tourer in here on consignment. It has fenders and rear rack on it. Flat bar, 7sp thumbies with a cass rear wheel, older 600 crank. It is actually pretty sweet...light blue and dark blue fade. I think he wants $350 for it but I will double check.

Thanks-let me know what the deal is. Are they long reach brakes? I'm not sure what she needs in terms of sizing yet, I'll have to measure her road bike next time I get a chance. Icing on the cake is the thumb shifters-I still have 7s on my MTB, and the rear shifter is kind of messed up from a crash.

Message to dumbass trick or treaters: don't walk down the side of the road at the exit of a blind corner, I can't ****ing see you and I can't ****ing lean more not to hit you without pedal strike

Will and I were roomies in first year res. I almost got evicted!

Right, okay I knew that I just forgot. You guys were in Margad right? I was in that room once or twice with Will when he popped in to grab his guitar. Mind if I pry for more information surrounding your near eviction? :eek:

A guy in a lame costume jumped out in front of me waving his arms when I was doing about 30 and yelled "BOOO!!!" while I crazily skidded to a standstill narrowly avoiding him. I yelled "What the hell!?!" and he said "Happy Halloween!" and kept waving his arms around like a jackass while his friends laughed in the background. I was like "It would have been real sh*tty for both of us if I hit you. If you do that to a car you're going to get killed. Jackass!" and then he said "Sorry.." and I rode off.

Now I know what its like to be a motorist stopped by critical mass. Albeit, critical mass isn't about jumping out in front of cars suddenly... I dunno, I suppose I probably would have pulled that kind of stunt not too many years ago.

Danhalen, might as well take this to PM

quote from that site: "Port Hope is basically the best bike town around..." Uh...yeah...

But it is.

Mavic, Sun and DRC all still make box section rims, and I am sure there are more. I am uncertain who still makes a polished silver tho. Recently the Mavic MA2 was polished but was discontinued a few years back. Sun makes a few polished rims but they are all aero style. E-bay is prolly yer best bet. If you want tubulars, polished silver rims are a dime a dozen.

Hmm, actually I'm looking at some Mavic dark grey box rims now on the interweb and they look pretty damn cool. Nice old school vibe. This is a nice looking wheelset:

http://velospace.org/node/507

This is so hot oh man:

http://velospace.org/node/413

My little guy hauled his loot home & in it i found my new favorite candy.
Sour Skittles
Who knew skittles were still made!

My little guy hauled his loot home & in it i found my new favorite candy.
Sour Skittles
Who knew skittles were still made!

I'll save all the ones left here for you and drop them off next time I am in K-town.

Edit: Greedy little kids around here took them all.

Another year with trick-or-treaters = 0.

The jack-o-lantern with the knife in it and the note "This is you" is still working (thank you Jack Handy)

Another year with trick-or-treaters = 0.

The jack-o-lantern with the knife in it and the note "This is you" is still working (thank you Jack Handy)
:lol:

Another year with trick-or-treaters = 0.

The jack-o-lantern with the knife in it and the note "This is you" is still working (thank you Jack Handy)

well done! my apartment faces the back yard so i wasn't faced with the candy dilema, although i think i'll carve a pumpkin with a knife in it just for fun now...

a couple of kids just ran down my street throwing punkins from peoples veranda's on the road .. ...

a couple of kids just ran down my street throwing punkins from peoples veranda's on the road .. ...
I was bored.

Anyone goto the race?
mmmm Skittles....yummy
Your pumpkin are mine. Resistance is futile.

[QUOTE=TRaffic Jammer]Anyone goto the race?
[QUOTE]
I was planning all day on going. Then in the late afternoon I got a courier delivery that changed my mind. I am now officially single! Thats right..the ex is now officially the ex. As much fun as it would have been to ride around for a few hours with drool hanging from my chin, I decided to go out and celebrate my newly found (but not for too long) freedom. Did I mention I am super happy?:D

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What the heck Shiznaz..

It happens about once a month I'd say.

So I'm track standing between lanes at front of the line at the Spadina intersection going east on Front. I was considering just waiting in the middle of the right lane since right turns on red are forbidden, but I was already to the left of the right lane so I stayed there. Then from behind me this old sh*tcan red honda goes by with a few inches to spare and then slams on the brakes when they are half over the white line because they realize they can't turn right (they didn't end up turning right anyways). I shake my head and can't see the driver so I just keep minding my own business. When advance-green left turning traffic from the west stops, I run the red to get ahead of the eastbound cars and make it to the next lights solo and track stand in between lanes.

A few seconds later the honda pulls up next to me again, fast. I hear an "excuse me!" so I look over and theres this lady in her 50's or 60's talking to me.

"Shouldn't you be riding on the right side of the road?" she said.
"No, I shouldn't."
"I don't think thats right."
"It is. Learn the rules of the road. I am a vehicle just like you, and have as much right to the road as you."
She sort of balked for a second so I added "Maybe they didn't teach you that when you learned to drive in the 1930's"
Then when the light turned green she said "You're going to get yourself killed" So I just flipped her rearview the bird as she sped off. Pretty cool passive-agressive death threat of her huh?

I never have enough time at the stoplights to educate these fartnuggets! In this case it seemed like the lady's heart was in the right place, she was just a total idiot who can't tell her own bad driving.

Maybe I'm a jerk, but had I messed up either trackstand and fallen over she would have turned me into hamburger 100% unnecessarily. I seem to be good at choosing really offensive insults for people who harass me on the road though.

PS. how did the alleycat go?

"You're going to get yourself killed"

I always laugh at this one. Essentially every driver I have had a confrontation with has said this to me. *I'm* going to get myself killed? Not really. More like you are trying to kill me.

And it always seems that the drivers who have shiny pearls of wisdom to share with me about public roadway use are the same ones that f*ck with me in the first place. SO you put my life in danger, and THEN you have the nerve to lecture me about it? Seriously!

And it always seems that the drivers who have shiny pearls of wisdom to share with me about public roadway use are the same ones that f*ck with me in the first place. SO you put my life in danger, and THEN you have the nerve to lecture me about it? Seriously!
"Get on the sidewalk where you belong!"

[QUOTE=TRaffic Jammer]Anyone goto the race?
[QUOTE]
I was planning all day on going. Then in the late afternoon I got a courier delivery that changed my mind. I am now officially single! Thats right..the ex is now officially the ex. As much fun as it would have been to ride around for a few hours with drool hanging from my chin, I decided to go out and celebrate my newly found (but not for too long) freedom. Did I mention I am super happy?:D
Congrats Kieth your free from the hell spawn:beer: