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I hate Suzue hubs
races quickly grinding down
bearings to follow
I'm certainly hoping that the spin I experienced this morning was traction-less spin instead of stripping of hub by cog spin... otherwise I'll have to revise the haiku
And TJ, the Elvish link is here http://toronto.craigslist.org/bik/242572205.html
cavernmech
12-04-06, 02:32 PM
many bikes to ride
waiting on snow to decide
dont be a hater
somnambulant
12-04-06, 02:52 PM
I'm cold already
and I'm still on the inside
we need heated bikes
cavernmech
12-04-06, 03:07 PM
Hey Cam...whats the spacing on yer ride? Do you want the hub spaced? It is 120 right now.
Shiznaz
12-04-06, 03:42 PM
ps. I still can't believe you covered your Spicer in stickers. :P
I dunno, I think it looks cool, protects the frame, makes it less stealable, and finally gave me a chance to use all those stickers I had.
If I want to sell the bike I can take off the stickers... I'm more worried about what people will think about how my dropouts look. Big beefy powder coated aluminum dropouts look gnarly after about 2 wheel changes.
Offhoff
12-04-06, 03:46 PM
So an off duty police officer is being charged with a DUI and leaving the scene of an accident after hitting a cyclist on Saturday. He's been suspended pending the charges, gotta love the cops.
Edit: I come back to my guy winning the lib leadership (go dion go) and cold. Cold sucks, that is all.
operator
12-04-06, 04:25 PM
So an off duty police officer is being charged with a DUI and leaving the scene of an accident after hitting a cyclist on Saturday. He's been suspended pending the charges, gotta love the cops.
Edit: I come back to my guy winning the lib leadership (go dion go) and cold. Cold sucks, that is all.
no
Shiznaz
12-04-06, 04:48 PM
So an off duty police officer is being charged with a DUI and leaving the scene of an accident after hitting a cyclist on Saturday. He's been suspended pending the charges, gotta love the cops.
I wonder if its the same off duty cop that hit me... You have a name?
Offhoff
12-04-06, 05:12 PM
No name, there was a name on the CBC radio story I was listening too but I didn't take note of it.
Ill Mitch
12-04-06, 06:38 PM
someone here should pick up that Elvish, we can have an Elvish crew :D
oh man, riding home in the Dundas bike lane today I almost died, there was a big section completely covered in ice, I could feel myself slowly sliding sideways as I rode over it, and as soon as I was about to fall over I hit dry pavement again and regained traction.
I was going about 40-45km/h at the time :o
Lymbzero: when do you wanna meet up so I can toss you some cash.
shapelike
12-04-06, 07:40 PM
Yeah, he has been trying to sell that for ages now. He was asking $500 about 2 months ago and then it was up on eBay with no bids and now it is back on CL for $396; it is a beauty but I think that without a fork, he really needs to ask for less money.
He came by the shop w/ it ages ago. It's a nice frame, but it's entry level Columbus tubing.
STEEKER
12-04-06, 08:19 PM
got this from Gwadzilla's Blog http://gwadzilla.blogspot.com/
operator
12-04-06, 10:58 PM
It'd probably sell at like $200
jet sanchEz
12-04-06, 11:29 PM
He came by the shop w/ it ages ago. It's a nice frame, but it's entry level Columbus tubing.
Yeah, that was my guess as well. Maybe it will go on eBay in the spring for 250$USD or so but without a fork it is a real hard sell.
shapelike
12-05-06, 06:53 AM
He's in a tricky situation. He paid too much for it (and he knows it) so he's just trying to recuperate his "losses." It's not a situation where he's trying to make a tidy profit. If someone's interested, you might want to contact him and see if he actually has the fork, or if he'd be interested in a deal that involved less money but some extra parts/etc. traded along w/ the cash.
TRaffic Jammer
12-05-06, 07:25 AM
What is wrong with this?
FRame and fork for the price of a seat post?
http://toronto.craigslist.org/bik/242528254.html
On my bike today
The sun sits over my back
Off I ride once more
*fixed the hiaku... not having a good morning*
Shiznaz
12-05-06, 07:42 AM
What is wrong with this?
FRame and fork for the price of a seat post?
http://toronto.craigslist.org/bik/242528254.html
On my bike today
The sun sits over my back
Away I ride once more
"1. 06 Jamis Nova Frame & Carbon Fork-53cm
53cm Reynolds 631 chrome-moly frame w/carbon forks and Cane Creek headset. Perfect for building up a cyclocross or touring bike. Less than 400km on the frame. Pics available. Asking $350. "
shapelike
12-05-06, 07:49 AM
It's in really good condition. He's upgrading to a SuperNova for this season (was going to buy it, realized ****ing Giftmas will put me in debt so no extra purchases).
TRaffic Jammer
12-05-06, 07:54 AM
"1. 06 Jamis Nova Frame & Carbon Fork-53cm
53cm Reynolds 631 chrome-moly frame w/carbon forks and Cane Creek headset. Perfect for building up a cyclocross or touring bike. Less than 400km on the frame. Pics available. Asking $350. "
HAHAHAHAHAHA Thanks Shizy .....morning.... way to not read Andrew:o .....
somnambulant
12-05-06, 08:09 AM
gd it. why can't that be a larger size? :(
Offhoff
12-05-06, 08:15 AM
Because short people need some lovin' too
TRaffic Jammer
12-05-06, 08:19 AM
How was the surf?..punk :lol:
somnambulant
12-05-06, 08:20 AM
short people get all the lovin'.. every single nice frame I see is 53cm. And damnit I'm seriously considering buying a Jamis Nova and I'd prefer the 2006 retina-detaching green to 2007's orange. :)
ronin2046
12-05-06, 08:26 AM
Whatever happened to:
DC Emily?
Missmercian?
Red Riding Hood?
Chimblysweep?
Katio?
Terror In Pink?
Oh...and who else is a girl?
operator?
There are a lot more, but I can't remember their names right now. Back to shopping.
Found this quote in another thread... The guy thinks op is a girl...
:rolleyes:
Offhoff
12-05-06, 08:30 AM
The surf was pretty good, Friday and Saturday the waves were delicious and thankfully sunday was super windy so I did some kite surfing and packed it in. Unfortunately while the sets were well spaced off the point they stayed under the 15 foot mark where the tubes get gnarly and such.
But girls in bikini, beers and bonfires and safety meetings on the water make up for that. Plus I'm going big wave surfing soon anyways so the carving was fun.
Yeah I'm looking at that Jamis but that green would have to go.
DrBenway
12-05-06, 08:54 AM
Hey all,
I've been lurking around off and on for a couple of weeks now - in between grueling stretches of coding additions to the interslice - and just wanted to say, yo.
I noticed there are a bunch of people who like to hook up and tear it up around the city. I'd like to get in on some of that action when next you ride, if that's cool. I'm also down for some serious swilling of various ales and spirits (and teas) as well as any other general mischeif that may occur.
That is all. Hope to see you's out and about!
TRaffic Jammer
12-05-06, 09:00 AM
I like the green.... you do big wave too? Sweet man, what's big wave to you? You going North Shore in the winter?.., that's crazy water!!!
Welcome Dr.Benway. actual DR?....
DrBenway
12-05-06, 09:09 AM
Thannks! Nope. Pixel jockey. And a long time Burroughs fan. :)
TRaffic Jammer
12-05-06, 09:16 AM
THIS JUST IN!!!!
SHAMELESS SHILL!!!!
Sweet Pete's Friends and Family Sale!!!!
My lovely, lovely wife is a friend of one of the owners, so you lucky buggers are too as far the sale is concerned!!! Click on the invite below, print it off, and go see what you can snap up at cost!!!
http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/7905/sweetpeteffsaleis3.th.jpg (http://img299.imageshack.us/my.php?image=sweetpeteffsaleis3.jpg)
somnambulant
12-05-06, 09:21 AM
traffic jammer: thanks for the heads up!
drbenway: welcome! We're past due on a get together I think, so I think a nice cold weather ride finished with some libations to warm up sounds like a great idea. :)
jet sanchEz
12-05-06, 09:26 AM
Thanks Traffic, they're a pretty good store and right near me, I will definetely check out the sale.
I think $350 for that Jamis frame/fork is a bit much, you can do better. Get a carbon cross fork from Nashbar or eBay for 60$USD and pop it on an old road frame while you are waiting for the perfect frame.
Offhoff
12-05-06, 09:28 AM
You, Mr. Jammer, rock hard thank you. Big wave to me is beyond 25 feet, biggest I've done was pull ins on 30-35 footers. But I don't do anything I can paddle into anymore so 25 feet is about as big as it gets for me these days.
For big wave I'm all about cali, would love to do Hawaii but its to expensive to get there and the locals are annoying.
shapelike
12-05-06, 09:36 AM
Hey all,
I've been lurking around off and on for a couple of weeks now - in between grueling stretches of coding additions to the interslice - and just wanted to say, yo.
I noticed there are a bunch of people who like to hook up and tear it up around the city. I'd like to get in on some of that action when next you ride, if that's cool. I'm also down for some serious swilling of various ales and spirits (and teas) as well as any other general mischeif that may occur.
That is all. Hope to see you's out and about!
Hiya! Post a bike pic and I'll say hi if/when I see you on the street.
TRaffic Jammer
12-05-06, 09:45 AM
You, Mr. Jammer, rock hard thank you. Big wave to me is beyond 25 feet, biggest I've done was pull ins on 30-35 footers. But I don't do anything I can paddle into anymore so 25 feet is about as big as it gets for me these days.
For big wave I'm all about cali, would love to do Hawaii but its to expensive to get there and the locals are annoying.
SICK BOY, that boy's got soul!!!! Where do you find 20-25+ feet in Cali? I thought California was all short gun tri-fin stuff.....or is that in the summer?
lymbzero
12-05-06, 09:47 AM
short people get all the lovin'.. every single nice frame I see is 53cm. And damnit I'm seriously considering buying a Jamis Nova and I'd prefer the 2006 retina-detaching green to 2007's orange. :)
LIES! Ever frame I see is 56cm!
pyze-guy
12-05-06, 09:50 AM
THIS JUST IN!!!!
SHAMELESS SHILL!!!!
Sweet Pete's Friends and Family Sale!!!!
My lovely, lovely wife is a friend of one of the owners, so you lucky buggers are too as far the sale is concerned!!! Click on the invite below, print it off, and go see what you can snap up at cost!!!
http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/7905/sweetpeteffsaleis3.th.jpg (http://img299.imageshack.us/my.php?image=sweetpeteffsaleis3.jpg)
Sounds great, thanks TJ.
lymbzero
12-05-06, 09:52 AM
Lymbzero: when do you wanna meet up so I can toss you some cash.
Whenever. There is no rush.
somnambulant
12-05-06, 09:54 AM
LIES! Ever frame I see is 56cm!
I guess we're shopping for different things!
Get a carbon cross fork from Nashbar or eBay for 60$USD and pop it on an old road frame while you are waiting for the perfect frame.
I'm not looking for *a* bike, I'm looking for *the* bike. :)
Hiya! Post a bike pic and I'll say hi if/when I see you on the street.
Link in his sig: http://static.flickr.com/96/265569340_fcff8faf5d.jpg?v=0
TRaffic Jammer
12-05-06, 09:57 AM
Printing the invite is your access!!!
You have been warned!
I don't know what it is...but I am resisting the urge to launch airs off things lately.
Too long on the surface perhaps?
Operator's a girl?
http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/9494/yentlcopysp4.jpg
Offhoff
12-05-06, 09:59 AM
Cali big wave is all off shore, you rent a boat and head for the sand bars.
.
jeremywhitehorn
12-05-06, 10:01 AM
Printing the invite is your access!!!
You have been warned!
damn it! this is down the street from me and i already comitted to family christmas festivities. stupid holiday!
TRaffic Jammer
12-05-06, 10:04 AM
Send in the stunt double!!!!
ah I see...to Offhoff
jeremywhitehorn
12-05-06, 10:07 AM
Send in the stunt double!!!!
ah I see...to Offhoff
sending my brother to family functions will usually suffice but not this time. maybe i'll stop into SP if i get back before four. nice shop, that's where i bought my tiny UTW bag. Speaking of which: does anyone know if you can by an insert or some such thing for a messenger bag that would protect my camera (and make it easy to take in / out)? i know crumpler makes some but i don't want to buy a whole new satchel...
cavernmech
12-05-06, 10:20 AM
sending my brother to family functions will usually suffice but not this time. maybe i'll stop into SP if i get back before four. nice shop, that's where i bought my tiny UTW bag. Speaking of which: does anyone know if you can by an insert or some such thing for a messenger bag that would protect my camera (and make it easy to take in / out)? i know crumpler makes some but i don't want to buy a whole new satchel...
Send an e-mail to Anais at UTW. I am sure she would be happy to make something for that purpose.
pyze-guy
12-05-06, 10:23 AM
Send an e-mail to Anais at UTW. I am sure she would be happy to make something for that purpose.
Played 4 aside last night with 1 sub each. Long slow ride home after that one.
jeremywhitehorn
12-05-06, 10:34 AM
Send an e-mail to Anais at UTW. I am sure she would be happy to make something for that purpose.
good call, i'll look into it. they make good stuff.
jeremywhitehorn
12-05-06, 10:36 AM
Played 4 aside last night with 1 sub each. Long slow ride home after that one.
slacker.
Offhoff
12-05-06, 10:41 AM
i'd suggest going to a camera supply store and buying some of the high density foam sheets you can get for older cases/pelican cases. The kind you can carve out any shape you like. Just shape for your camera, secure in bag and your done.
cavernmech
12-05-06, 10:53 AM
Played 4 aside last night with 1 sub each. Long slow ride home after that one.
Yeah....I wanted to come but gave my knee a bit of a tweak the other day and didnt want to risk it....especially with the chippy play that has been going on for the last few weeks.
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