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Danhalen
03-25-07, 09:10 PM
I'd be down if I didn't have to go to bed within the next 15 minutes. If tomorrow goes as forecast it's going to suck. Unless you're one of those people who likes thunder storms.

Offhoff
03-25-07, 09:12 PM
I'd be down if I didn't have to go to bed within the next 15 minutes. If tomorrow goes as forecast it's going to suck. Unless you're one of those people who likes thunder storms.

They're great when you don't have to ride for 8 hours a day in it.
STEEKER
03-25-07, 09:12 PM
I really miss going around the city at night for a boot then stop for munchies, would if I could Bro but upright bikes f*ck me up to much pain

Danhalen
03-25-07, 09:13 PM
ouch.
STEEKER
03-25-07, 09:16 PM
Zippered's fault
jeremywhitehorn
03-25-07, 09:17 PM
if i weren't so destroyed from work i'd probably join too but sleepytime calls...
Offhoff
03-25-07, 09:23 PM
Well ya'll enjoy your sleep, good news is the alleycat vid should be ready for tomorrow.
duppy.conqueror
03-26-07, 06:45 AM
damn...gotta go up to scarberia....debating whether i should ride...i want to....anyone feel like a rain soaked ride to scarborough this aft??
somnambulant
03-26-07, 06:58 AM
it's all about waterproof breathables and booties (and full fenders normally, but the urbanite is temporarily out of order)
duppy.conqueror
03-26-07, 07:04 AM
bleuh it sux out there....ya i got the pants and jacket...but no booties...:(
cavernmech
03-26-07, 07:05 AM
Thoughts and opinions on these anyone?

http://toronto.craigslist.org/bik/300129481.html
I busted an axle in a brand new pair of those in 5 months. I would stay away.
somnambulant
03-26-07, 07:22 AM
I busted an axle in a brand new pair of those in 5 months. I would stay away.

Really? I think those are the pedals I rode for years on my mountain bike in the early/mid 90s before I switched to clipless. Except not purple ano.. :P Then again, I was probably about 135lbs back then as well. :)
cavernmech
03-26-07, 07:26 AM
Really? I think those are the pedals I rode for years on my mountain bike in the early/mid 90s before I switched to clipless. Except not purple ano.. :P Then again, I was probably about 135lbs back then as well. :)
I was only around 185 when I busted em. It might have been a one off but I wouldn't risk putting em on a fixie. Busted pedal axle + Fixed = New grill.
jet sanchEz
03-26-07, 07:41 AM
Full fenders rule but damn, I hate cold rain. That large Fiori listed on CL today is kinda nice and 100bucks is a good deal. I have too many bikes though, someone grab it.
cavernmech
03-26-07, 08:07 AM
Hey everybody...I have a bunch of free passes to an advance screening of " The Flying Scotsman" a movie based on the life of Graeme Obree. It is on April 11 at the Varsity. I have 8 passes....first come first served.
Shiznaz
03-26-07, 08:18 AM
drip drip drip.


Hey Dan, pretty much all home hardwares sell a full range of electrical tape colours. I went through a phase one year where I'd make all my art projects for school out of different kinds of tape so I have some experience sourcing it. And a baguette is a loaf of french bread. you can fit about 5 of them in the cable loop of old style brake levers.
duppy.conqueror
03-26-07, 08:19 AM
ohhhhh brother...ok enuff procrastinating....gettin ready to brave the cold rain....yuck
somnambulant
03-26-07, 08:30 AM
ohhhhh brother...ok enuff procrastinating....gettin ready to brave the cold rain....yuck

bah.. it's good for you! :)
zippered
03-26-07, 08:37 AM
Zippered's fault

let that be a lesson to the rest of you!
operator
03-26-07, 09:08 AM
Hey everybody...I have a bunch of free passes to an advance screening of " The Flying Scotsman" a movie based on the life of Graeme Obree. It is on April 11 at the Varsity. I have 8 passes....first come first served.

Along those lines, there's a screening of pedal this Wed on campus. More info to come soon.
somnambulant
03-26-07, 09:18 AM
Along those lines, there's a screening of pedal this Wed on campus. More info to come soon.

Pedal: Bike messenger documentary
Bikechain (International Student Centre, 33 St. George (near college st)
Wednesday March 28
7-9pm
FREE
iherald
03-26-07, 09:37 AM
Hey everybody...I have a bunch of free passes to an advance screening of " The Flying Scotsman" a movie based on the life of Graeme Obree. It is on April 11 at the Varsity. I have 8 passes....first come first served.

I'd be down with that! 2 would be great, one would be cool too!

Plus, I need to bring you back that rear brake, it wasn't long enough.

Final edit: Flying Scotsman Trailer (http://www.filmstalker.co.uk/archives/2007/03/the_flying_scotsman_trailer_on.html)
operator
03-26-07, 11:18 AM
Pedal: Bike messenger documentary
Bikechain (International Student Centre, 33 St. George (near college st)
Wednesday March 28
7-9pm
FREE

Looks like I dropped the ball on that one.

Anyone for lunch in kensington/elsewhere?
gokiburi
03-26-07, 12:02 PM
Looks like I dropped the ball on that one.


rob, you still looking for a 3ttt stem with removable face plate? 40 bucks.
http://toronto.craigslist.org/bik/300698051.html
tovi
03-26-07, 12:21 PM
rob, I'm coming by bikechain now. be there or be square
operator
03-26-07, 12:52 PM
rob, I'm coming by bikechain now. be there or be square

Dude, there's this like supermodel here for you.


rob, you still looking for a 3ttt stem with removable face plate? 40 bucks.
http://toronto.craigslist.org/bik/300698051.html


Darn, I needed 90mm :(
Ill Mitch
03-26-07, 01:58 PM
rode home wearing a t-shirt today!!!!

is niice.
somnambulant
03-26-07, 02:01 PM
rode home wearing a t-shirt today!!!!

is niice.

woot! can't wait to get outta here.. I haven't been outside since 9:00.. :S
iherald
03-26-07, 02:53 PM
http://toronto.craigslist.org/bik/300840867.html

"54cm frame measured from floor to the top of seat tube."

Does that make any sense? What would the real measurement be?
cavit8
03-26-07, 03:01 PM
http://toronto.craigslist.org/bik/300840867.html

"54cm frame measured from floor to the top of seat tube."

Does that make any sense? What would the real measurement be?

Not unless it's a junior frame and those are 650's rather than 700's. Even a 43 cm frame centre to centre would give you a standover over, say, 69 -70 cm.

I'll guess and say it is a 54 and whoever posted it didn't know what that meant and guessed standover.
32flavours
03-26-07, 03:31 PM
Rob, I think there's some of those 3TTT stems with removable faceplates in the back of Bikes on Wheels. Of course, the boxes may contain something other than stems, such as heroin, or cheerios. Worth checking out though.
somnambulant
03-26-07, 03:38 PM
Not unless it's a junior frame and those are 650's rather than 700's. Even a 43 cm frame centre to centre would give you a standover over, say, 69 -70 cm.

I'll guess and say it is a 54 and whoever posted it didn't know what that meant and guessed standover.

The post has been updated to say center-to-top.
I_bRAD
03-26-07, 04:14 PM
So... anyone else catch the interview with Case Ootes on CBC#1 a little while ago?

They were talking about the city budget and the interviewer asked him where on earth he could possibly make cuts to save money as he was suggesting. He gave two examples after thinking about it for a bit, the second one was "Bike lanes, there's a few million right there" Not that I would expect anything different from Ootes, but annoying nonetheless.
Danhalen
03-26-07, 04:31 PM
Hey everybody...I have a bunch of free passes to an advance screening of " The Flying Scotsman" a movie based on the life of Graeme Obree. It is on April 11 at the Varsity. I have 8 passes....first come first served.

Oh I am SO down for a pass if there are any left! I really want to see that film.
cavit8
03-26-07, 04:31 PM
What year do these guys live in? The '50's? A white picket fence, a big ass car and a full tank of gas for every family? Don't these people breathe? I'm at a loss. Really, I am.
Danhalen
03-26-07, 04:39 PM
Colin I didn't see the baguettes on that loaded touring bike you posted! Nice!

Charlie, I KNOW what a baguette is. Gee whilakers. Sorry for killing your joke. First I'm all like "dude what's an aero lever?", then I'm all "what does that have to do with baguettes?". Now that I understand the joke, I see that it was good for a hearty chortle.
Ill Mitch
03-26-07, 05:18 PM
next Monday is the two year anniversary of this thread :eek:
2wheelsgood
03-26-07, 05:30 PM
Gee whilakers!
Shiznaz
03-26-07, 05:39 PM
Colin I didn't see the baguettes on that loaded touring bike you posted! Nice!

Charlie, I KNOW what a baguette is. Gee whilakers. Sorry for killing your joke. First I'm all like "dude what's an aero lever?", then I'm all "what does that have to do with baguettes?". Now that I understand the joke, I see that it was good for a hearty chortle.

aw shucks... I was trying to be swell, honest!
2wheelsgood
03-26-07, 05:43 PM
http://desmoinesregister.com/extras/iowans/art/mathers-mug.jpg
Gee whillakers!
Sirrobinofcoxly
03-26-07, 06:00 PM
next Monday is the two year anniversary of this thread :eek:

Yay, let's all celebrate by sitting at our computers.

Me and this thread go WAY back.

This thread and I are so tight, we are like a '35' on a tension meter!

etc. etc.
jeremywhitehorn
03-26-07, 06:13 PM
next Monday is the two year anniversary of this thread :eek:

what are we doing for our anniversary? i'll put on something nice...
operator
03-26-07, 06:31 PM
Actually it's "Gee Willikers".
Ill Mitch
03-26-07, 06:58 PM
Gee Willikers!
operator
03-26-07, 06:59 PM
Ill Mitch ftw


Rob, I think there's some of those 3TTT stems with removable faceplates in the back of Bikes on Wheels. Of course, the boxes may contain something other than stems, such as heroin, or cheerios. Worth checking out though.

OOOooh thanks for the tip, i'll check it out.

P.S Tovi, "I've got more stuff in the back". SCORE!
tovi
03-26-07, 07:50 PM
heh, not to toot my horn, but I must agree. It's awesome. I might bring it in from the sides, but only a bit. With a shirt underneath, it's just right.

You've got a PM, rob
Ill Mitch
03-26-07, 09:45 PM
Hey Offhoff, was that you I saw on Queens Quay locking/unlocking your bike around 10:30 or so tonight?
jeremywhitehorn
03-26-07, 09:48 PM
heh, not to toot my horn, but I must agree. It's awesome. I might bring it in from the sides, but only a bit. With a shirt underneath, it's just right.

You've got a PM, rob

i take it you guys found a wool jersey after we parted? or is this all cleaver inuendo?

nice bike today rob, although i think leave it to beaver may want it returned sooner than later...
jet sanchEz
03-26-07, 10:37 PM
Flats suck but repairing them while drinking some wine and watching Kill Bill Vol.2 rules.
Offhoff
03-26-07, 10:59 PM
Hey Offhoff, was that you I saw on Queens Quay locking/unlocking your bike around 10:30 or so tonight?

Ayup.