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Shiznaz
02-27-06, 06:19 PM
While lovingly polishing my new frame with turtle wax this evening I realized that I should be cramming for a midterm exam. I waited for the wax to dry, wiped it off, and applied another coat.

somnambulant
02-27-06, 06:55 PM
aren't you in art school or something? exams... pshaw! :P

Also, I couldn't get my chainring bolts to budge at all, even though the ring is wobbly on the crank. What's up with that? I managed to bloody my finger trying to get the bolts to turn also.. mmm.. grease 'n blood.
operator
02-28-06, 04:20 AM
Shiznaz is a urban planning geek, I bet there's some studying invovled with that. I'm debating whether to minor in GIS but not sure how well that'll fit with my specialist software eng. program.

Time for a non replaceable chainring crankset :D (I.E the cheap ones). ahaha.

somnambulant
02-28-06, 05:14 AM
Shiznaz is a urban planning geek, I bet there's some studying invovled with that. I'm debating whether to minor in GIS but not sure how well that'll fit with my specialist software eng. program.

Oh.. my bad. He asked me something about gallery space once, so I just assumed. Unless that wasn't even him, but I'm pretty sure it was. :)
darkmother
02-28-06, 07:41 AM
aren't you in art school or something? exams... pshaw! :P

Also, I couldn't get my chainring bolts to budge at all, even though the ring is wobbly on the crank. What's up with that? I managed to bloody my finger trying to get the bolts to turn also.. mmm.. grease 'n blood.


I think you need to add some washers on the other side of the crank, provided you can get your CR bolts loose. I usually cut up an old worn out chainring for the custom fit. This keeps the CR bolts from coming loose.
somnambulant
02-28-06, 07:52 AM
That's what I was thinking. I couldn't get them to loosen though either, unfortunately. But, all I have to use are little allen keys, which obviously doesn't give me much leverage. I have a metric allen bit set, but I don't have a ratchet (sp) or anything with leverage to use them in. I bought them so I could assemble things from Ikea with my power drill. ;)
somnambulant
02-28-06, 09:32 AM
In case anyone is interested in this sort of thing (*cough*shiznaz*cough*):
http://spacing.ca/film/
sweep242
02-28-06, 10:44 AM
Spray some WD-40 in & around them let it soak in,you have the same crank as mine I'm sure they are removable.I picked up a metal pipe from the hardware store to use for leverage.
Cheers
darkmother
02-28-06, 12:41 PM
Is yours the crank that Urbane sells with the 110mm BCD? If so, I have the same one, and the CR bolts that come with it are really poor quality. I swapped them out for another set, but I can imagine running them in salt will make them difficult to remove. Pennetrating oil will help a bit. Also, if you have a pair of vice grip pliers, you can usually grab the chainring and spider in such a way that it puts the chainring bolt in shear. Often, this will give you enough torque to break the bolts loose.
TRaffic Jammer
02-28-06, 12:43 PM
grease 'em when putting it back together though
sr20det
02-28-06, 02:10 PM
triflo
operator
02-28-06, 08:00 PM
Oh.. my bad. He asked me something about gallery space once, so I just assumed. Unless that wasn't even him, but I'm pretty sure it was. :)

He's an artsy geek too. Shiznaz can fill you in on that.
somnambulant
03-01-06, 02:30 PM
so.. how's abouts we hook up sunday morning at moonbeam for some fuel and then head down to the show? Kinda like we did for the Fall show. What say ye?
TRaffic Jammer
03-01-06, 02:33 PM
what's a moonbeam? I can finally goto the show!!!!!! It looks like I MAY be getting BRAND NEW ROAD BIKE for 40th birthday.... time to start looking. Previous to this the show was just torture...lol :p
somnambulant
03-01-06, 02:39 PM
this is (http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=moonbeam+cafe,+toronto&cid=43723057,-79392486,4065457664694810678&li=lmd&t=m)

that probably would have helped sr20det when he met us there. ;)
darkmother
03-01-06, 02:47 PM
so.. how's abouts we hook up sunday morning at moonbeam for some fuel and then head down to the show? Kinda like we did for the Fall show. What say ye?

A righteous plan, says I.
TRaffic Jammer
03-01-06, 03:00 PM
ok I totally know where that is...just never knew the name.
I may have to slip out for a patty and coco bread though...lol
operator
03-01-06, 03:36 PM
Er what's the admission fee for teh show.
somnambulant
03-01-06, 03:37 PM
$13
sr20det
03-01-06, 04:18 PM
damn moonbean. i swear its freaking hidden.
I would go to the show, but I paypal-ed away all my money + algo/chem test on monday hurrah.
operator
03-01-06, 06:01 PM
:/
eyefloater
03-01-06, 06:13 PM
I'm down w/ the meet-up at Moonbeam > bike show plan.
somnambulant
03-01-06, 06:20 PM
what time at moonbeam? the show opens at 10am. I don't think it's necessary to be there too early though since it starts on Friday... it's not like we're rushing down to get first pick at the goods.. y'know? :) especially if anyone plans on trying to get some mad deals before closing at 6pm. I enjoyed watching the Metro Jam last year though, so I plan on spending some time doing that as well.
jet sanchEz
03-01-06, 06:36 PM
13$?! Can we get a coupon up in this piece, son?
operator
03-01-06, 07:24 PM
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6788836426229860887
eyefloater
03-01-06, 09:58 PM
I am so doing that at the shop next week.
sr20det
03-01-06, 10:04 PM
eyefloater, were you looking for one of these?
http://cgi.ebay.com/KHS-Track-Pursuit-frame-fork-bottom-bracket-headset_W0QQitemZ7222065681QQcategoryZ2904QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://i22.ebayimg.com/05/i/06/5d/ca/e4_1.JPG
eyefloater
03-01-06, 10:08 PM
Yep, set a measly snipe on it ... didn't win. Gotta get the current one finished first, anyway. ;)

Edit: On a related note, that's the second aluminum Aerotrack frame / fork + headset, bb that I've seen go for $200 on eBay. If anyone else wants one, just cough up $215 in the last 5 seconds and it'll be all your's next time one comes up.
sr20det
03-01-06, 10:18 PM
wonder why these aero tracks don't follow the current ebay trends for track bikes/parts.
eyefloater
03-01-06, 10:38 PM
Few reasons:
- made by a boring U.S. company (ie. no classic Italian or Japanese NJS "cred")
- some models are aluminum
- limited size options
- sloping top tube
- toe overlap
- tig welded

I'm sure I could come up w/ some more reasons, but it's not really worth the effort. I'll spare you the boring story, but the KHS Aerotrack was the bike that got me interested in track bikes. Because of that I've always had an itch to find one for myself.

- eyefloater

PS. Get your ass out to the bike show. I don't care if you're broke.
sr20det
03-01-06, 10:41 PM
yes mother.
operator
03-01-06, 11:23 PM
Lolol. It has a "steal" fork according to the auction.
darkmother
03-02-06, 07:00 AM
ok I totally know where that is...just never knew the name.
I may have to slip out for a patty and coco bread though...lol

Coco bread? Sounds interesting....
TRaffic Jammer
03-02-06, 07:15 AM
it's near Patty King no?.. when there ...I must

What time at moonbeam? Sunday?
TRaffic Jammer
03-02-06, 09:18 AM
I MAY have up to six passes for the bike show, I'll let you know later. Interested? A Kensington Market Breakfast smack down will commence at moonbeam.
somnambulant
03-02-06, 09:21 AM
I'll buy you coffee in exchange for a pass if necessary. :)

ps. damn. I'm hungry and you said "breakfast". mmmm.. I could go for a big nasty breakfast right now. Chock full 'o vitamin G.
TRaffic Jammer
03-02-06, 09:23 AM
Grease or Ganja....?
No need of favors for passes..... if I'm too get for free then I MUST pass them off for free, to do otherwise is simply bad juju. What's the lock up situation like at the show? Safe-ish or a full on street level shopping? Is moonbeam the place for a good greasy breakfast? I usually make it at home once a weekend. mmm Bacon, sausages, eggs, home fries, beans (i don't eat eggs so it's my substitute)..coffee and OJ

lol now how hungry are ya?
jeremywhitehorn
03-02-06, 09:28 AM
Coco bread? Sounds interesting....

it's the fat pills of champions. that west indian bakery also makes a sweet potato bread that is just plain great. one piece and you'll be full for about a week.

what time are you all meeting to head down to the show? i may breakfast plans sunday morning, so if y'all aren't going too early maybe i'll join you. if you'll have me...
operator
03-02-06, 09:38 AM
I'm coming down, but I have work to do after I meet you guys.
Anyone: Date and Time
TRaffic Jammer
03-02-06, 09:40 AM
Spicy beef patty and coco bread mmmmmm awesome...now I'm getting hungry.
First come first served on these passes, I'd like to get' em first lest I disappoint you lads. Unless of course we can read some awful pathetic stories as to why someone should save a pass. Time I don;t know yet I'm pretty flexible as getting out without the wife and the kids is pretty exciting to begin with...lol (You KNOW I love ya honey).

All I need is a cuppa coffee or two and a smoke (tis the week-end after all)
and I'm good to go. I'm riding in from Leslie/Queen. Unless reports are no joy on the lock up situation. Last thing I can afford is having the ride shopped on.lol
Shiznaz
03-02-06, 09:56 AM
The lock up situation at these bike shows is usually pretty freakin bad. Just a heads up... The prime locking real-estate tends to be chain link fence
somnambulant
03-02-06, 10:02 AM
Yeah, there isn't a whole lot around the Ex. If you can lock around the main entrance though there's enough traffic and security that I wouldn't worry too much.

I'm not sure if I'm going to ride mainly due to the fact that I might buy some stuff and I don't know if I want to ride home with it on my back. :)
TRaffic Jammer
03-02-06, 10:04 AM
So are we in general agreement to TTC/hoofing to Moonbeam for a meet and greet then off we go? I'd lose my mind to have my ride tinkered with. Simply can't afford replacing stuff. It'll be nice to meet some of ya finally. I think we must have passed each other at the Ice Races a couple weeks ago.

ICE RACE UPDATE.... Who is a representative of said Ice Races....a bug has been planted within the marketing dept @ Red Bull...they definitely sound interested but I DONOT wish to step on any organizer toes.... Everyone I spoke to at the race said oh yea great, but honestly I don;t think they thought it could/would actually happen. Between my wife and I we have some pretty cool marketing /promotional connections.
Shiznaz
03-02-06, 10:08 AM
eh, I'd still lock up outside the show, but thats just because I have a beater I ride in the winter. Any of my nicer bikes and I'd do the transit thing. Maybe I can just tail the bathurst street car!
somnambulant
03-02-06, 10:26 AM
ICE RACE UPDATE.... Who is a representative of said Ice Races....a bug has been planted within the marketing dept @ Red Bull...they definitely sound interested but I DONOT wish to step on any organizer toes.... Everyone I spoke to at the race said oh yea great, but honestly I don;t think they thought it could/would actually happen. Between my wife and I we have some pretty cool marketing /promotional connections.

Alls I knows is that the guy "MC'ing" the thing (who was announcing the heats and such) is the owner (I assume he's the owner.. he's always been there the couple times I've gone in, and the place is tiny) of The Bike Joint on Harbord. So, he might be a good contact person.
TRaffic Jammer
03-02-06, 10:36 AM
sweeet sounds like a good place to start. I remember speaking to him, he's a good egg.

BIKE SHOW update...... the sales lady who is responsible for the bike show advertising has gotten a call from the show and her/my tickets are ready. Stay tuned for the announcement. Turns out they are 14 floors above my head. I may risk the parking sit just to ride....... indecision ...arggh my nemesis!!!
jeremywhitehorn
03-02-06, 10:45 AM
The lock up situation at these bike shows is usually pretty freakin bad. Just a heads up... The prime locking real-estate tends to be chain link fence

there is an underground parking lot that is in use during the show that has "bike parking". i lock mine up to the railing outside the doors leading to the escalator. never had a problem, there is usually a parking attendant there anyway. enter via the parking garage at the trade centre.
there are also several of the city-installed "post and loop" bike parking rings outside the builing from what i remember...
TRaffic Jammer
03-02-06, 10:47 AM
oooh cool where's that entrance?

I JUST noticed it's Moon Bean...and I've been typin Moonbeam...... D'oh :p
darkmother
03-02-06, 10:58 AM
I'll hook up with you guys for coffee @ moonbean, and then I am going to ride down. I don't think locking up down there is a big problem unless your bike is super pimped. In previous years I have always locked up in front, I seem to remember some steel railings.

Maybe we could shoot for moonbean at noon? comments?
jeremywhitehorn
03-02-06, 10:59 AM
oooh cool where's that entrance?

enter via the underground parking garage on the west side of the building. lock up near the doors once you're underground at they will take you up the main level. look for the bikes already locked up. you can't miss it.