Rides and Races - Toronto Fixed
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Offhoff
03-21-07, 08:29 PM
I finished at the back end of the pack but not last. Got some good helmet cam footage, unfortunately it turned off due to jostling but live and learn. Were going to tape again for the poker ride.
Keith I heard about your flat. That blows hard. I wish I had gone to the CNE first. I had a tube on me that would have had your name on it. My route sucked but again live and learn. Colin I called you Craig 'cause I'm stupid. Apologies. Props to all who were there, especially those faster then me. I'll have youtube vidz up and some dvds if anyone cares in a couple of days.
PS: Zippered I got skooled by more then one rider of the female persuasion
zippered
03-21-07, 09:12 PM
then you're just not doing it properly...
huh, i know a lot of trans people, and i could have sworn she was (male to female) trans woman. that's a lot of testosterone.
PS: Zippered I got skooled by more then one rider of the female persuasion
well, if it makes you feel any better i was shivering from standing waiting so long. would have liked to have seen the start, but the finish was amusing. should have done a couple laps to stay warm or played tech support and run down to the cne with my patch kit...
Sirrobinofcoxly
03-21-07, 09:31 PM
Whoa! Check out this chain ring. It's like an exaggerated biopace. Super weird. Spotted at Spadina and Sussex.
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c235/Sirrobinofcoxly/IMG_1133.jpg
Wow, that's oval. MDT, Osymetric and highpath make oval rings, but that looks interesting. What brand of bike was it?
http://cavit8.clawz.com/ring.jpg
2wheelsgood
03-21-07, 10:16 PM
Colin, I want one of those banana waffle things so bad right now. Damn you (because I don't have one).
you'll have to go to Chiang Mai, Thailand for one of those banannas. sorry.
and in alleycat news, good times were had by all. i finished 8th out of i don't know how many (more than 8, so... WOO HOO!) for some reason i saw an extraordinary amount of cops during the race or so i thought.
it was good to see some faces that are getting more and more familiar! i'm still tasting the shot of bacardi 151 from the first checkpoint(nasty). sorry to hear about your flat, Keith, especially coming out of retirement and all! girls that ride bikes make me drool. last and definitely least, for some reason every bike related party i go to there is a near fist fight close to the end. why? i left high school a long time ago. other than that, good times!
Sirrobinofcoxly
03-21-07, 10:18 PM
Wow, that's oval. MDT, Osymetric and highpath make oval rings, but that looks interesting. What brand of bike was it?
Couldn't tell (or didn't notice). It was a pretty rough beater as you can see.
DrBenway
03-21-07, 10:28 PM
Stoked I didn't finish dead last - dead middle suited me just fine. Great to meet you Offhoff - can't wait to see the video - and good seeing Colin again. Lame about the flat Keith. I totally had spare gear. Way too much fun and I'm definitely in Saturday and again in... April (I forget the date now)? Everyone was impressively fast. Must sleep now.
operator
03-22-07, 12:32 AM
Hey Joe_Bent I just had the chance to check out your truing stand stand, the quick release skewere was a nice touch :)
Bikechain says their thanks!
somnambulant
03-22-07, 07:19 AM
Sounds like y'alls had fun at the race.. I'm sorry I missed it. I ran late running errands/eating supper/etc so I couldn't make it out.
Keith: what's the word for mtn biking on sunday? I have band #2 practice on Sunday at 2pm as we have a show coming up during the Images Festival. If we don't do mtn biking I'm gonna go do a road ride with Dave (but I'd prefer mtn biking!).
jet sanchEz
03-22-07, 07:39 AM
I hope it rains and rains and rains and rains, this city is dirty and needs a good cleaning.
duppy.conqueror
03-22-07, 07:50 AM
I hope it rains and rains and rains and rains, this city is dirty and needs a good cleaning.
I hate riding in the rain...I want sun...and 18 degrees!! stat!
Shiznaz
03-22-07, 07:58 AM
poker ride on saturday, mountain biking on sunday. sounds fun! Lets hope that we raise a bunch of money for that poor aussie (and that in the future he will be sensible and get travel insurance!)
zippered
03-22-07, 07:59 AM
oh it's gonna pour... no work for me today... very tempted to go for a ride... i actually enjoy riding in the rain if i'm dressed right and don't have to sit at a desk after...
duppy.conqueror
03-22-07, 08:19 AM
i actually enjoy riding in the rain if i'm dressed right and don't have to sit at a desk after...
thats my beef with rain :( sittin soaked at the desk...
somnambulant
03-22-07, 08:36 AM
*cough* scotch night *cough*
Nothing cures the rainy day blues better! ;)
I also think we should get a gang together and hit Ematei sometime and pretend we're Japanese salary slaves. :P
duppy.conqueror
03-22-07, 09:06 AM
*cough* scotch night *cough*
Nothing cures the rainy day blues better! ;)
I also think we should get a gang together and hit Ematei sometime and pretend we're Japanese salary slaves. :P
good idea x2!!
operator
03-22-07, 09:20 AM
Who is Ematei and why are we hitting him.
somnambulant
03-22-07, 09:26 AM
Who is Ematei and why are we hitting him.
rob = ematai
(http://www.torontolife.com/guide/restaurants/japanese/ematei/)
operator
03-22-07, 09:55 AM
You been there somnambulant? Is it good?
Offhoff
03-22-07, 10:02 AM
Ematai is on the upper tier of japanese in the city IMO. Nowhere near as good as Sushi Marche though.
somnambulant
03-22-07, 10:42 AM
anyone riding at lunch today? might go for a coffee.
Offhoff
03-22-07, 10:45 AM
anyone riding at lunch today? might go for a coffee.
I'm at linuxcaffe editing video.
somnambulant
03-22-07, 10:46 AM
I'm at linuxcaffe editing video.
video of last night?
Offhoff
03-22-07, 10:50 AM
Indeed, only got the first bit on video then the jostling hit the record button unfortunately but live and learn. With what we shot on HD we should get a nice 3 minute video.
Music suggestions are welcome if anyone has an opinion
2wheelsgood
03-22-07, 11:11 AM
Dan Deacon!
Offhoff
03-22-07, 11:12 AM
Well I want dan deacon albums either way if anyone wants to burn me some.
duppy.conqueror
03-22-07, 11:15 AM
MOS DEF -- FEAR NOT OF MAN...
(cause thats what im listening to ;) )
sweep242
03-22-07, 11:21 AM
Dan Deacon!
Hell yes
Or Agent Orange - Bloodstains [Original Version]
I like that dude reminds me a bit of final fantasy who are coming to my town.
duppy.conqueror
03-22-07, 11:25 AM
ok track changed now its
Talib Kweli -- the blast
zippered
03-22-07, 11:32 AM
go outside!
rode along the laskeshore. it's clear of snow/ice, although there's lots of puddles, and twigs and **** (literally/figuratively).
i saw only one other cyclist. a fair number of joggers. a surprising number of cops too, considering i was mostly on the path.
there was a noticable temperature difference when i crossed the humber bridge and then back again. a chilly fog is laying over the center of toronto, but a strong southeast wind is pushing it west. neat conditions by the lake, anyway.
duppy.conqueror
03-22-07, 11:34 AM
go outside!
rode along the laskeshore. it's clear of snow/ice, although there's lots of puddles, and twigs and **** (literally/figuratively).
i saw only one other cyclist. a fair number of joggers. a surprising number of cops too, considering i was mostly on the path.
there was a noticable temperature difference when i crossed the humber bridge and then back again. a chilly fog is laying over the center of toronto, but a strong southeast wind is pushing it west. neat conditions by the lake, anyway.
stop makin me jealous...im stuck at work :(
zippered
03-22-07, 11:53 AM
^^
aww sorry!
hopefully y'all can when you're done, at least... sunset isn't til 7:30...
2wheelsgood
03-22-07, 11:56 AM
Hell yes
Or Agent Orange - Bloodstains [Original Version]
I like that dude reminds me a bit of final fantasy who are coming to my town.
Final Fantasy as in the guy with the Violin? i saw him open for the arcade fire at danforth music hall. he's great live but in my opinion sounds nothing like dan deacon.
somnambulant
03-22-07, 12:05 PM
Now that's good timing. I start riding back to the office from the Linux Caffe just as that quick little bout of heavy rain starts. Now my pant(ie)s are soaked.
On the other hand, I did score a delicious portuguese custard tart and an espresso at Rosa's in Kensington. Mmmmm.. I had a craving that had to be fulfilled.
ps. cavernmech: you've totally created a monster by giving me one of those a couple weeks ago. I'm craving them constantly now. I can feel it going straight to my thighs.. ;)
Offhoff
03-22-07, 12:08 PM
Final Fantasy as in the guy with the Violin? i saw him open for the arcade fire at danforth music hall. he's great live but in my opinion sounds nothing like dan deacon.
Owen Pallett, he's actually a member of Arcade Fire and BSS occasionally as well as helping out on the new Great Lake Swimmers album. He's amazing live, so is the album IMO.
also a member of the Hidden Cameras
jet sanchEz
03-22-07, 12:20 PM
I slapped some fenders on the Ciocc and rode, but dang is it messy out there. It is a nice day though and I wore some long shorts, figuring I would be less-filthy once I got home. Didn't work, I am a mess.
sweep242
03-22-07, 12:28 PM
I slapped some fenders on the Ciocc and rode, but dang is it messy out there. It is a nice day though and I wore some long shorts, figuring I would be less-filthy once I got home. Didn't work, I am a mess.
Is it a road bike now?
sweep242
03-22-07, 12:32 PM
Final Fantasy as in the guy with the Violin? i saw him open for the arcade fire at danforth music hall. he's great live but in my opinion sounds nothing like dan deacon.
The one man & equipment thing, I guess.
somnambulant
03-22-07, 12:48 PM
also a member of the Hidden Cameras
< 6 degrees of Toronto Indie:
A. One of my bandmates in my Other Band (Scarborough A/V) played drums for a while in the Hidden Cameras (THC.. uhhuhuh)
B. He is also in another band (Republic Of Safety) which contains a member of The Hidden Cameras, Maggie MacDonald.
ps. I just googled "hidden cameras" and it returned an article with that title from Toronto Life about that altercation between the motorist and messenger in Kensington last year.
2wheelsgood
03-22-07, 01:10 PM
stolen from fyxomatosis
http://www.fyxomatosis.com/images/upskirt.jpg
nice frame
gokiburi
03-22-07, 01:47 PM
stolen from fyxomatosis
nice frame
................................ man, i love mr.white
jet sanchEz
03-22-07, 02:24 PM
Is it a road bike now?
Yeah, I liked it a lot as a SS but I got a cheap deal on the black 105 9-speed shifters, so it is back to gears. It is really nice so far. I guess I should get some black cranks but meh, it works great right now. I am getting it dialled in right now, so there is no handlebar tape yet, just in case I want to move the brifters around a bit.
I have a quick question actually, for the mechanics: I think the chain is too long as I am jumping a couple of gears, can I use the magic link thingy that came with the chain (Ultegra 9-speed) to open the chain and then knock a couple of links off? Or is best to just use the chain-tool anywhere on the chain and use a new magic link thingy? Thanks for any help.
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j103/jetsanchEz/march005.jpg
ehh? if you have a chain tool, why bother with a magic link thingy? i always removed links with a chain tool, and put chains back together with a chain tool. no magic link thingy here.
but it'll work either way.
edit: jet, you are effing tall.
jet sanchEz
03-22-07, 03:16 PM
ehh? if you have a chain tool, why bother with a magic link thingy? i always removed links with a chain tool, and put chains back together with a chain tool. no magic link thingy here.
but it'll work either way.
edit: jet, you are effing tall.
Hrm, I've tried to put together a chain with the tool but I always have a hard time with getting the pin into the links perfectly.
I am 6'1" and the frame is a 60 but yeah, it looks gigantic in pictures, dunno why.
somnambulant
03-22-07, 03:26 PM
damnit! I left work and my right pedal/crankarm/cleat/something felt a little weird and wobbly. It got worse really quickly and so I pulled in to check it out. I've been hearing a squeaking noise occasionally for the past few weeks and so I thought maybe my bottom bracket bit the dust or a crankarm had loosened or something.. turns out my pedal had unthreaded about 75% of the way. I next to La Carerra so I popped in to use a wrench and I couldn't get the pedal to thread in straight! Do you think I fawked the threads in the crankarm in that short distance? The ones on the pedal looked fine. grrr! Of course, I was so annoying I just torqued it in there anyway which probably will result in me toasting the threads on my eggbeaters as well, but I was *not* walking/ttc'ing it home.
Sirrobinofcoxly
03-22-07, 03:33 PM
Hrm, I've tried to put together a chain with the tool but I always have a hard time with getting the pin into the links perfectly.
I am 6'1" and the frame is a 60 but yeah, it looks gigantic in pictures, dunno why.
You weren't pushing the pin all the way out were you? The pin should stop just before coming out. Is it a 1/8" chain?
ehh? if you have a chain tool, why bother with a magic link thingy? i always removed links with a chain tool, and put chains back together with a chain tool. no magic link thingy here.
but it'll work either way.
edit: jet, you are effing tall.
Most chain pins are peened so if you use a chain tool you shear the peening off (:D ) and the pin won't reseat properly. I tend to use the magic link thingy and just drop links as needed. Brief blurb on peening and shearing here
http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=25
Oh, and I'm feeling happy if a little poorer.
http://cavit8.clawz.com/Xero_XSR.JPG
Shiznaz
03-22-07, 03:37 PM
nice dork disk
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