Rides and Races - Toronto Fixed

There is no excuse for fried clam. Nasty.

Not this Friday, I'm dressing up all spiffy and going to The Motion Ball....some charity thingy...... DRINKS!!!!!

Hey, is anyone doing Critical Mass this Friday?

Not me, I'm at the Outdoor Adventure Show all weekend.

eyefloater:

Love is like a butterfly
The multicolored moods of love are like its satin wings
Love makes your heart feel strange inside
It flutters like soft wings in flight
Love is like a butterfly, a rare and gentle thing

If it's not -3994.3c outside on Friday i'll come down.

are you going to walk or ride? ;)

I'm riding down just to smack you for that...!

Not me, I'm at the Outdoor Adventure Show all weekend.

eyefloater:

Love is like a butterfly
The multicolored moods of love are like its satin wings
Love makes your heart feel strange inside
It flutters like soft wings in flight
Love is like a butterfly, a rare and gentle thing

*swoons*

Re: CM ...

I'm going to be drunk at a dive bar in Flint, Michigan (is there any other kind of bar in Flint?) ... enjoy CM. Hey, how big does the Toronto CM get in the warm weather? I've only participated in a few winter CMs. Since it was cold weather each time the numbers present were quite dismal.

Somnabulant>> Nothing removes superficial rust on crome like steel wool and some elbow grease - I pulled off what looked like thick structural rust from the chromed (in the early 80s) seatstays on my well used second-hand (OhSoSweetSweetIloveMy****in'Bike) concorde frame with basic steel wool and a few minutes of rubbing. Granted, not all chrome is dipped equal - different chrome content and dipping processes will give you varying quality of thickness and metallic composition, so it's possible that your chroming is thin and/or particularly prone to oxidization. That said, nothing seems to make slightly rusted chrome ressurect like steel wool and simichrome polish, although the latter only gives you the last 5%. Th trick is the steel wool - acts as an oxidization-biased abrasive from what I've been able to gather (the science-types may wish to interject here, and are welcomed... I'd love an education as to why it seems to work so well).

For simichrome, check: http://www.ericofon.com/sale/simi.htm

Good luck mi amigo!

I've only participated in a few winter CMs. Since it was cold weather each time the numbers present were quite dismal.

We did Cm last year august, there was hella lot of people. Like > 100. It was quite the ride, except for the ludicrous speed it went at.

We did Cm last year august, there was hella lot of people. Like > 100. It was quite the ride, except for the ludicrous speed it went at.

Yeah, like you could honestly lock up your bike and walk faster. Not exactly the best way to show motorists how practical bicycle commuting is. The bike cops were a bit of a wet blanket too-but then, I have a problem with authority.

that's why halloween was more in the spirit of CM.. lots of people AND no cops (work to rule stuff). somehow I don't think it would have cut through the Eaton's Centre had there been cops. :P

that's why halloween was more in the spirit of CM.. lots of people AND no cops (work to rule stuff). somehow I don't think it would have cut through the Eaton's Centre had there been cops. :P
Where did the Cm go thru? If it was right by the Roots store and the old Eatons there is a reason. A cop friend of mine mentioned that there used to be a street where the Eaton center now stands and that this part of the building is still deemed a "thoroughfare". So legally they cant stop you from taking your bike thru. I used to go thru there as a shorcut all the time when I was messing. An over zealous (is there any other kind?) security guard gave me a hard time once and it was after this that I mentioned it to my buddy. My guess is the leader of the ride was aware of this fact.

Yea didn't it go behind the movie theater to access Trinity church and the back of Bell?

yeah.. we turned North off Queen onto that street that runs "behind" the mall. Then we went through next to where Eaton's was / Sears is.

Where did the theatres used to sit anyway? I've only lived here since 2000.. My gf and I were speculating about it on the weekend.

The back/;side? was the western wall of the alley/road off Dundas, it had movie posters on the wall and it ALWAYS smelled like popcorn going through there. My wife used to work at Bell and I would take the kids through there to play in the parkette there while waiting for her to get off work.

The back/;side? was the western wall of the alley/road off Dundas, it had movie posters on the wall and it ALWAYS smelled like popcorn going through there.

..and home to the worst screens in the history of worst screens. like watching the tee-vee. damn, i've watched some bad movies in there. the street exit/entrance was also on dundas (south side) directly across from what is spring rolls now. damn, that's a nasty restaurant.

I always wondered about that..... a restaurant called that in the homogenized area of downtown not four blocks from the China Town, Same as the ones in Yonge?

I always wondered about that..... a restaurant called that in the homogenized area of downtown not four blocks from the China Town, Same as the ones in Yonge?

i think it's a chain. there's another at front/jarvis. yonge street's definitely infested. there must be one in the yonge/eglinton area too if anything. the food isn't THAT nasty, but for what i'm paying (it sure ain't for the tacky decor) i can go to chinatown or the burbs for the real deal.

Saigon Palace...mmm been too long. Almost a month. The ones on Yonge...used to be busy...are they dead now. I think the era of cross culture cuisine might be at an end. If Joe and Jane Wonderbread want chinese/thai/vietnamese I think they go to China Town now..... least I hope they do.

To be the devils advocate... I do kinda like the Americanized chinese food but it has to be done well.
I am married to a Filipino and make a mean spring roll myself. :D

Saigon Palace has become a weekly ritual for me. I dig their noodle soups. I liked it better before they renovated though-they used to have this hilarious calandar on the wall, with each month featuring a different asian girl in a bikinni, sporting an assault rifle. It was tasteful, yet elegant.

Satay Beef on salad and spring rolls...mmmmmm.
Elegant as only a bikini model toting an assault rifle can be. lol

i recommend pho hung (the smiling cow) at NW corner spadina/st.andrew.. their noodles can't be beat. and you'll never meet a more sullen/rude wait staff. just part of the entertainment.

i recommend pho hung (the smiling cow) at NW corner spadina/st.andrew.. their noodles can't be beat. and you'll never meet a more sullen/rude wait staff. just part of the entertainment.

I usually go there for lunch. Wait staff are slow with the bill, but other than that can't really say they're rude.

Nice work, you took everything off with a blow-torch? How is the Spectrum job?

The frame was already sandblasted when I bought it. A Major perk!

I usually go there for lunch. Wait staff are slow with the bill, but other than that can't really say they're rude.

operator, i've always thought of you as a tripe-man.

yeah.. we turned North off Queen onto that street that runs "behind" the mall. Then we went through next to where Eaton's was / Sears is.

hey, i remember that; i think i was on that ride...

Anyone want to hook up for some noodles this weekend?

yes. :)

Are you doing CM? we could go for noodles after.. I'm going for brunch on Saturday, but otherwise I'm pretty flexible with plans this weekend.

I was just looking at FugaziDave's pictures on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidrmunson/) and once again they made me want to ride AND take lots of pictures. dah.. so good!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidrmunson/sets/1381258/

Anyone want to hook up for some noodles this weekend?
yeah I wouldn't mind trying that Saigon Palace if that's where your thinking of going

Are you doing CM? we could go for noodles after.. I'm going for brunch on Saturday, but otherwise I'm pretty flexible with plans this weekend.

I don't think I can make CM, too early for me to get down there, but I could hook up afterwards. My weekend is pretty open right now. Someone want to suggest a meeting time/place?

Where is Saigon Palace?

And Sonambulant just volunteered with a DSLR for our next ride.

Where is Saigon Palace?

And Sonambulant just volunteered with a DSLR for our next ride.

the only reason I haven't broken out any of the cameras is because I don't know you guys well enough to know if it would be weird if I started taking pictures of you. ;)

So, for the camera shy, know that mr. operator (and his pocket calculator) just fscked it up for the lot of yous.

How long have you guys been riding fixed? I ask cause i'm wondering if anyone on here knows an old friend i used to messenger with back in 93/94 he was the first guy i seen riding fixed. he built a old ciocc, don't remember if it was a track or conversion. I don't remember his name but we worked for Blizzard Courier. ring any bells?

Where is Saigon Palace?

And Sonambulant just volunteered with a DSLR for our next ride.

It's just south of College on the West Side of Spadina. I regret I will be unable to attend as I must work the Outdoor Adventure Show. If anyone's planning on going and wants a 2 for 1 coupon, PM me and I'll send you one.

if cavernmech could pry himself away from online-hearts, i'm sure he might be able to share some pearls o' wisdom.

I have a few nice pics from a CM a while ago as it stopped right in front of Saigon Palace while I was stuffing myself. Got right in there on the ground and snapped a few. I'll look them up and post em somewhere.

post em on Flickr.. it's teh b0mbz0r. :P (and free!)

They should pay me for all the word-of-mouth I've given them in the past couple years. :)

so.. what's the deal? when are we doing noodles?

How long have you guys been riding fixed? I ask cause i'm wondering if anyone on here knows an old friend i used to messenger with back in 93/94 he was the first guy i seen riding fixed. he built a old ciocc, don't remember if it was a track or conversion. I don't remember his name but we worked for Blizzard Courier. ring any bells?
I can only think of a few guys riding fixed, messing back then. I had my 88 Stumpjumper conversion....but that only saw winter use. There was Graham. he rode a white Miyata Track....he flys helicopters in South America now. And the most likely...Marcel. He had quite a few fixie conversions and if memory serves he did have a Ciocc. Not sure if he worked at Blizzard.

My ploy of telling everyone I am playing cards online is successfully hiding my midget porn fetish.

if cavernmech could pry himself away from online-hearts, i'm sure he might be able to share some pearls o' wisdom.

At least I still ride my bike when it is cold. You gonna pick up yer ride soon....or should I put it in the basementÉ ZING!!!

:eek: Oh-- BURN!!!!!

My ploy of telling everyone I am playing cards online is successfully hiding my midget porn fetish.

Nice!

Always like a few midgets in my porn too.

So, it looks like I'll be at CM tonight for sure. Hopefully I'll see some of y'all there.

ps. noodles. when? my votes are either for late Saturday afternoon / any time on Sunday afternoon / tonight after CM.

pps. I saw a guy on my way to work this morning riding some crazy ass aero frame... reminded me of this one (http://fixedgeargallery.com/2005/oct/EricBaar-GroundUpDesigns.htm) from FGG.

Here's a few shots from last years Aug CM
Please bear with me if this doesn't work. First time using flikr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/19307992@N00/sets/72057594069553438/

Ok this frame in the basement is driving me nuts. I can hear it at night whinning in the dark at night.
It's keeping me up nights and getting into my dreams. Can anyone recommend a paint stripper that doersn't require a gas mask to use? I hear there's a decent one at Crappy Tire.

Here's a few shots from last years Aug CM
Please bear with me if this doesn't work. First time using flikr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/19307992@N00/sets/72057594069553438/

Ok this frame in the basement is driving me nuts. I can hear it at night whinning in the dark at night.
It's keeping me up nights and getting into my dreams. Can anyone recommend a paint stripper that doersn't require a gas mask to use? I hear there's a decent one at Crappy Tire.

those streets look so nice and clean, i miss toronto streets.

I just wanted to say awesome job to the folks over at Biseagal. They did an awesome job converting my old trek roadbike into a soon to be mean as hell city bike. I highly recommend them for any sort of frame modification/repair.

Next stop is powdercoating, I'm hoping Bayers-Bush lives up to Cavernmerch's recommendation. Also have any of you guys chopped a brooks before? I've heard a grinder is one of the better ways of removing the excess leather, any suggestions? I think I have the basic ideas but any cool style tricks are greatly appreciated.

I can only think of a few guys riding fixed, messing back then. I had my 88 Stumpjumper conversion....but that only saw winter use. There was Graham. he rode a white Miyata Track....he flys helicopters in South America now. And the most likely...Marcel. He had quite a few fixie conversions and if memory serves he did have a Ciocc. Not sure if he worked at Blizzard.

My ploy of telling everyone I am playing cards online is successfully hiding my midget porn fetish.

hey thanks for the response. I'm pretty sure his name isn't Marcel, I think it was a more common Jason or something, anyways thanks.

At least I still ride my bike when it is cold. You gonna pick up yer ride soon....or should I put it in the basementÉ ZING!!!

argh..time to bring more tribute to the anim--.... sorry keith, my hours have been messed up lately (too early to drop by cavern and too late to come by.) ttc is killing me, especially the last few days that felt like spring.

yeah the guys/gals at Biseagal are awesome, they converted one of my bikes two years ago, and I'd go back as soon as I find something suitable again for another conversion.

btw: those dropouts look dangerously awesome, what does the rest of the bike look like?


I just wanted to say awesome job to the folks over at Biseagal. They did an awesome job converting my old trek roadbike into a soon to be mean as hell city bike. I highly recommend them for any sort of frame modification/repair.

Next stop is powdercoating, I'm hoping Bayers-Bush lives up to Cavernmerch's recommendation. Also have any of you guys chopped a brooks before? I've heard a grinder is one of the better ways of removing the excess leather, any suggestions? I think I have the basic ideas but any cool style tricks are greatly appreciated.

The rest of a bike is a mid to late 80s Trek 660, lugged Reynolds 531 frame. Its going to paint but once thats done I'll post pictures. Right now its all primer and chipped 20 year old paint.