Rides and Races - Toronto Fixed

It sucks that people are afraid to ride in the city. People come into the store all the time complaining about how dangerous it is. I try to tell people that it's not that bad, but the truth is, sometimes it doesn't matter what you do, someone else might do it to you. Though, most of the people I would say, are more worried about "thin tires" and getting them stuck in street car tracks.

When people are looking for a MTB for commuting to work, because it's "Safe" with it's big knobby tires, I often pull out my Surly and say "I don't have any problem with my bike. one break, one gear, narrow tires".

I've yet to decide if that's a good sales technique or not.

P.S. Just realized I was post #18000 back there. Wheee!

Were these (http://www.fixedgeargallery.com/2006/dec/WinMason.htm) taken with the same camera as the Loch Ness Monster?

http://www.bibleandscience.com/science/images/lockness.jpg

Loch ness monster for the win.

P.S That photo was revealed to be a hoax a while ago. Clay model towed by a boat.

Were these (http://www.fixedgeargallery.com/2006/dec/WinMason.htm) taken with the same camera as the Lock Ness Monster?

http://www.bibleandscience.com/science/images/lockness.jpg

got to love crappy camera phones.

Loch ness monster for the win.

P.S That photo was revealed to be a hoax a while ago. Clay model towed by a boat.

Does clay float?

as long as its very small

Loch ness monster for the win.

P.S That photo was revealed to be a hoax a while ago. Clay model towed by a boat.

Great, thanks. Another of my childhood beliefs shattered...

Are you going to be at BikeChain tomorrow so I can pick up the heat gun?

Where the eff is bikechain, anyway?

Dudes,

Let's get a van going down to Monstertrack 8.

It's always a very straightforward, and well organized alleycat.

it'll be mega.

N*A*S*H NYC

http://www.irvincoffee.com/Nash.mov


who's down? Feb 17...

I see that my jar of peanut butter has an alleregy warning on the side warning people it contains peanuts. Like what the f*ck else would it have in it? Goatass? What is the world coming to when you have to warn people about that.

Where the eff is bikechain, anyway?

It's cleverly hidden on campus near the international student centre...

And we maybe in for some cooler weather. I was talking with my folks in Saskatchewan and it's -31 C there now...

Yep, from like 2pm +.


Where the eff is bikechain, anyway?

St. George / College. North east corner, one building north.

for real. i'm constantly thinking about what could be done in toronto to make drivers realise that. my most endearing thoughts so far are: a) something like the chick uses in "snow crash" to stick a warning flag on a vehicle or b) a "wall of shame" of plate #s...

Nice.. another nerdy scifi book reference. :) I've been thinking about making a "wall of shame" sort of website for a couple of years actually. I think someone has started one, but my ideas are better. :P


Were these (http://www.fixedgeargallery.com/2006/dec/WinMason.htm) taken with the same camera as the Loch Ness Monster?

Love the "ready for a core sample" bar ends too. *shudder* Are they proud of the fact that there's shiny metal visible from the ends of their grip? What else would warrant a solo closeup picture?


I see that my jar of peanut butter has an alleregy warning on the side warning people it contains peanuts. Like what the f*ck else would it have in it? Goatass? What is the world coming to when you have to warn people about that.

lawlz

neat, i'd never heard of bikechain. just looked it up. not that i'm a student (and i/we've got tools and stuff at home) but i'd be more than happy to spread the word.


sirrobinofcoxly: i had just the opposite happen when i bought my bike - i fell in love with it immediately and the clerk was all like "oh you don't want that, the happiest day of my life was when i got rid of my drops, etc etc"... i think i might have even looked in your shop and had someone show me a frame saying "this is very popular, everyone is riding it" and therefore *totally* killed the sale! in terms of MTBs, the key word is mountain, of which toronto has none. sure, suspension may help going over potholes, but it's a waste of energy. some of the reasons that i like SS are that i can go fast and still pick it up to go up and down stairs if need be. and if I can do it...

double post!

glad someone picked up on that... i noticed someone saying skitching (or however it's spelled) recently :D

i thought someone had started a wall of shame as well... you should try it out though! i think it's a great idea, but i don't have the tech skillz.

I was riding behind a guy on a mountain bike with disc brakes/suspension, etc this morning on Harbord. I mention this because there's this little hump in the bike lane heading East across from Bickford Park. It's slightly annoying, but whatever. Anyway, I'm about 50' behind this guy and I see him steer out of the bike lane to avoid this little bump. I hit it every day on my fixie with 115psi 23's and it barely rattles my fenders. What a wuss. :P

That's my story. :)

ooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh found this on Gwads site:D http://gwadzilla.blogspot.com/

Somebody wasted alot of their time making that thing. They could have made a little more effort to make it not look like they just painted over a photograph but whatever.

Somebody wasted alot of their time making that thing.
oohh dam sorry Shiznaz I did'nt mean to offend you with the pic I shall put up a Landis one for you to make up for it

neat, i'd never heard of bikechain. just looked it up. not that i'm a student (and i/we've got tools and stuff at home) but i'd be more than happy to spread the word.


sirrobinofcoxly: i had just the opposite happen when i bought my bike - i fell in love with it immediately and the clerk was all like "oh you don't want that, the happiest day of my life was when i got rid of my drops, etc etc"... i think i might have even looked in your shop and had someone show me a frame saying "this is very popular, everyone is riding it" and therefore *totally* killed the sale! in terms of MTBs, the key word is mountain, of which toronto has none. sure, suspension may help going over potholes, but it's a waste of energy. some of the reasons that i like SS are that i can go fast and still pick it up to go up and down stairs if need be. and if I can do it...
There may not be mountains here but we have a ton of good trails to put a mountain bike to good use. I love my full sus bike....just not on the road. Mountain bikes on the street FTL.

http://www.platewire.com/ for those who want to notify others of cars ridiculous stupidity.

Snowcrash isn't just scifi its cyberpunk, lets get elitist hierarchy going people.

Monster track would rule.

That is all.

ooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh found this on Gwads site:D http://gwadzilla.blogspot.com/

Pure smut.

Hi guys,

does any of you plan to get in on the potential group buy of iros cooking up in the main section?

Pure smut.

No this is pure smut http://www.ridetrash.com/ found this site on the guy's blog nice & that pic very nice!
Cheers
Happy Friday
Nice find Steeker

If the mass IRO buy happens with individual shipping at the price they claim I'll probably be in. The chances of me being involved rise exponentially if the paint scheme is unique and gawdy.

If the mass IRO buy happens with individual shipping at the price they claim I'll probably be in. The chances of me being involved rise exponentially if the paint scheme is unique and gawdy.

Gawdy: Black IRo with gold parts?

No this is pure smut http://www.ridetrash.com/ found this site on the guy's blog nice & that pic very nice!
Cheers
Happy Friday
Nice find Steeker

What exactly is Happy Friday? Some random platitude? ^ that site is NSFW

What exactly is Happy Friday? Some random platitude? ^ that site is NSFW

For you it means take a long walk on a short dock.

There may not be mountains here but we have a ton of good trails to put a mountain bike to good use. I love my full sus bike....just not on the road. Mountain bikes on the street FTL.

true; i had been thinking from a commuter perspective.


http://www.platewire.com/ for those who want to notify others of cars ridiculous stupidity.

thanks for that. it's not the most well-designed, but it's a start. wonder if anything would ever actually come of the complaints? as a community worker, i guess i can't help but scheme about what could be done on a collective level.



Snowcrash isn't just scifi its cyberpunk, lets get elitist hierarchy going people.

haha.... agreed! you have to admit having one of those little gadgets would be quite satisfying. (why does everything i say always sounds so dirty?)

For you it means take a long walk on a short dock.

...

Now I know why people keep buying "disposable" bikes.

Me: Your front wheel is damaged beyond ALL repair
Guy: Yeah, how much is that to fix?
Me: Fix? Uh cheaper just to get a new front wheel ~ $40.
Guy: Nah, I can get a whole new bike for $20
Me: ...

His bike was a deathtrap.

Oh that old love song?

I love the:
Me: WOW. Sorry man, I can't do your flat, you fork is bent way back.
Guy: What does the fork have to do with my flat?
Me: It means that if I fix the flat, you are still going to ride away on a death-trap
Guy: Man, I'm late for work, I just need the flat done
Me: Sorry my hands are tied.
Guy: I'm not going to sue. Can't I sign something?
Me: Store policy. I can sell you a tube, and take the wheel off for you
Guy: I don't know how to do a flat
Me:...

:eek: http://www.businesscycles.com/graphics/bstone_red_sprint.jpg:eek:

H.o.t

:eek:

Man theres no holes for a front brake!! ;)

:eek: http://www.businesscycles.com/graphics/bstone_red_sprint.jpg:eek:

Uh... I'll be right back..
I need to wipe my chin and change my underwear.

sexy hot

http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/3192/612/400/332150/PICT5017.jpg (http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/3192/612/1600/516049/PICT5017.jpg)

nah, *this* just made me cream my jeans!

:D

I can't wait for CMWC I just hope that they manage to get the figure 8 track o'doom out so I can try not to die on that thing

X-I-Ted

I'm, not sure if I will be out on tour or not when this goes down. Doesn't it normally happen late july? If thats the case we might just make it back in time. That would rock. I'd have legs-o-steel by that point too!

CMWC's have been labour day weekend, for the most part....

What's all this talk about a group ride?:D

I'm, not sure if I will be out on tour or not when this goes down. Doesn't it normally happen late july? If thats the case we might just make it back in time. That would rock. I'd have legs-o-steel by that point too!
You are planning trips for 2008 already? Man you are organized.

http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/3192/612/400/332150/PICT5017.jpg (http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/3192/612/1600/516049/PICT5017.jpg)

nah, *this* just made me cream my jeans!

:D
Y'know whats really cool? They are planning to do it on the Islands. Beach...no cars...very few cops....SWEET!

What's all this talk about a group ride?:D
12noon meet at Moonbean.

You are planning trips for 2008 already? Man you are organized.

No I'm just bad with years. Looks like my agenda is clear for summer 2008 after all.

Y'know whats really cool? They are planning to do it on the Islands. Beach...no cars...very few cops....SWEET!

That ferry ride is going to be very very safe.

12noon meet at Moonbean.

kraaaap. I'm at work. I'll have to catch the next evening ride

Damn, that is cool. Are you going to need volunteers to help out?

edit: damn, I thought it was 2007 too. If I am in Toronto in 2008, I can help out ;)

I can't wait for CMWC I just hope that they manage to get the figure 8 track o'doom out so I can try not to die on that thing

was the last one at cine studios on queens quay? if so, i was there (not to compete, just tagged along w critical mass) and then proceeded to get my nice raleigh cruiser stolen outside of the elmo 'cuz i was so ga-ga after some boy i forgot to lock it up... d'oh!

hope to actually meet some of you tomorrow, but my knee has been really bothering me this week, so i dunno... i think someone mentioned it'd be ~30 km, right?