Rides and Races - Toronto Fixed

I'm down for fixed gear sprints.

Op can you once and for all clear up if bikechain is UofT students only or if its open to all? Sorry if this is a repeat but I'm still curious and can't find the answer easily

Yeah, it's free to all right now. I think we're going to implement some sort of paid membership (something ridiculous like $25 a year) for non students in a couple months.

Feel free to drop by anytime. We're all pretty chill down there.

P.S I'm down for lunch tomorrow somnambulant, swing by bikechain anytime after noon.

Yeah, it's free to all right now. I think we're going to implement some sort of paid membership (something ridiculous like $25 a year) for non students in a couple months.

Feel free to drop by anytime. We're all pretty chill down there.

Awesome thanks a bunch for the answer.

http://www.electricferret.com/battle/cbub_cats/cat2/jul6-0208012006.jpgfixed gear sprints gooooooooooooooooooooood!

http://www.electricferret.com/battle/cbub_cats/cat2/jul6-0208012006.jpgfixed gear sprints gooooooooooooooooooooood!

man, how did you get dino-bots from fixed gear sprints?

man, how did you get dino-bots from fixed gear sprints?
Wooooooo fixed gear sprints!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
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man, how did you get dino-bots from fixed gear sprints?

Grimlock is a champion fixed gear sprinter...no really i was just looking at an old transformers comic I had and ....presto chango grimlock-esque approval of fixed gear sprints...

Dunno if it was already asked, but...

do any of you plan to go to the CM tomorrow?

I get off work at 7 so I think I might join up if it's still kicking

Wooooooo fixed gear sprints!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
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hahahahah see cav has the right idea!! :D

thanx for GOW... i think im hooked...I know Marlon is hooked...im almost finished i think...

Really? That's pretty quick.

Wooooooo fixed gear sprints!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
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is that your machine?

Man, i'm a bit giddy because i got new bike toys in the mail, a new rivendell reader, toe clips etc.

Really? That's pretty quick.

ya me an Marlon are sharing the game...so we're gettin thru fast...in between my wife saying we look like two crackheads addicted to that game ;)

At what level? Have you beaten the minotaur robot yet?

super off topic: I know you're a bunch of bike riding hippies, but does anyone know a good autobody person? My buddy got into a fender bender this evening (with another motorist :P)

My school has an auto shop. $5 for labour and parts are cost I believe. All work is supervised and work is done after full instruction by the shop teacher. They do good work. The $5 labour the total cost btw regardless of how long or how many things are done. And if it is a job for a staff member (or friend) it gets bumped to the front of the line. That being said it does takes longer than a shop.

And on that note if anyone wants a frame painted let me know. I'm taking in 2 frames to get painted in the auto shop at school in a few weeks and should be able to get others done as well. I'm not sure of colours, cost would be nothing I think. Once I know more I'll share the full details, but in the meantime let me know if anyone is interested so I can ask about colours, etc.

At what level? Have you beaten the minotaur robot yet?

i have been informed we are at the 'chamber of hades'

edit: no robot minotaur as yet...

good luck

super off topic: I know you're a bunch of bike riding hippies, but does anyone know a good autobody person? My buddy got into a fender bender this evening (with another motorist :P)

hey Wes I used this guy in the past...

Reg's Auto Refinishing -- in scarborough but I used to work for the Auto Protection Agency and that is who we recommended...hes a good guy.

And on that note if anyone wants a frame painted let me know. I'm taking in 2 frames to get painted in the auto shop at school in a few weeks and should be able to get others done as well. I'm not sure of colours, cost would be nothing I think. Once I know more I'll share the full details, but in the meantime let me know if anyone is interested so I can ask about colours, etc.

What kind of paint will be used? Just a spray of some automotive paint i'm guessing?

What kind of paint will be used? Just a spray of some automotive paint i'm guessing?
From what I was told by the shop guys is they can do any colour the person wants, and they use the booth to spray it as they would a body part of a car. Clear coats should be no problem either. I'm hoping for metallic hubba bubba pink myself.

is that your machine?

Man, i'm a bit giddy because i got new bike toys in the mail, a new rivendell reader, toe clips etc.

No, I missed that bad boy on ebay. I have a La Pavoni Europiccola which is in need of a gasket at the moment. Damn you Faema. gods, I have no idea how those fools stay in business.... Anyone know of any place that sells food safe gasket paper?

And I know what you mean. I picked up my new Xero's today and I keep going out and spinning them. Oh, and Shapelike, since you asked front=806g rear=1104g

Pyze what would turn around time be?

Xero's...front=806g rear=1104g

Wow 4.2 lbs.

Good combination. Flexy and heavy.

Pyze what would turn around time be?

Not sure. Most likely 3-4 days. I'll talk to the auto shop guys Monday and post all the details after I know. Just thought I would give a heads up if anyone was interested. Might be able to do a group thing where several bikes are taken in to be painted over several days with different colours.

Could anyone stopping by bikechain just throw a wrench at my head please :/

Edit: Who's going to Critical Mass.

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P.S I'm down for lunch tomorrow somnambulant, swing by bikechain anytime after noon.

Fridays are usually no good because I have lunch with my coworkers. If anything changes I'll post. I assume you'll be online before then?

And on that note if anyone wants a frame painted let me know. I'm taking in 2 frames to get painted in the auto shop at school in a few weeks and should be able to get others done as well. I'm not sure of colours, cost would be nothing I think. Once I know more I'll share the full details, but in the meantime let me know if anyone is interested so I can ask about colours, etc.

I'd looking to go like a royal metallic blue. If that's possible and the turn around is decent - who wants to be riding' the Stumpy SUV in this weather! - I may be in.

And I'm in for both Unwin Sprints this summer and CM this eve. Man, this summer's gonna rule.

@Brad: last time I broke my elbow I was told I would be getting one of those lovely upgrades. Not the same one, I need a whole new joint I believe - don't we all. ;)

i say we need to train for sprints...CM cant help...safety can ;)

safety + sprints ftw!

I've got some passes to The Flying Scotsman. They're double passes so pair up and get in contact if you'd like one. Please don't ask for one if it's just you or if you're not sure you can make it because my supply is really limited.

Date: Wednesday, April 11
Time: 7pm
Theatre: Varsity Theatre, 55 Bloor West

I know I've seen some info on this here before, but who around town is recommended for minor frame work? I need some rack boss eyelets added to dropouts. I'd have a crack at it myself except it's aluminum and so requires to be welded.

thanx for GOW... i think im hooked...I know Marlon is hooked...im almost finished i think...

I as well

I know I've seen some info on this here before, but who around town is recommended for minor frame work? I need some rack boss eyelets added to dropouts. I'd have a crack at it myself except it's aluminum and so requires to be welded.

http://www.biseagal.ca/

Not sure about aluminum but give em a call. There may be other places but, this is the only one i know of.
Cheers

None of you came to my workshop except dan!

You suck!

I didn't come because Jenny spelled it "breaks" in the email. ;)

Does anyone have a miche hub they want to sell me? I'm looking for a rear, or anything else that has a wider hub shell than the quando i'm running now?
Level Hub/ Open Pro...including 16 and 17 cogs....$125.

I know I've seen some info on this here before, but who around town is recommended for minor frame work? I need some rack boss eyelets added to dropouts. I'd have a crack at it myself except it's aluminum and so requires to be welded.
Alu frames cannot be re-welded. They are heat-treated after welding for strength and this heat-treatment will not allow further welding. If the drop-out is big and beefy enough you could just drill 2 holes in the dropouts and have em tapped...prolly the only way. I did this to my IRO to install a rear fender. Clamps suck a$$.

whats up toronto

anybody interested in Tai Chi? I'm going for a 'free introductory course' noon to 2:00 pm this saturday. I want to learn some basics so I can pass some time in the evenings on my tour and release some of the tension built up from being in the saddle all day (and freak out all the squares at the campgrounds). Its at Wu's Tai Chi Chuan Academy between richmond and adelaide at 76 Stafford Street.

I gotta do this sometime:

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No, I missed that bad boy on ebay. I have a La Pavoni Europiccola which is in need of a gasket at the moment. Damn you Faema. gods, I have no idea how those fools stay in business.... Anyone know of any place that sells food safe gasket paper?

i would try one of the restaurant supply stores like Nella or U Deal in little italy. Have you tried the Gaggia store on davenport?

Anyone want to trade a 42t 130bcd for a 44t 130bcd chainring? :) Rode it last night and didn't like the uber low gear ratio, brand spanking new otherwise...


Fridays are usually no good because I have lunch with my coworkers. If anything changes I'll post. I assume you'll be online before then?

Come on... office space :)

Heading downtown in like 30mins.

I'm actually going to CM today! Hurray for slacking off on data analysis! Who cares about data anyways. It's so... snobby.

Cam, are you going? I want to give you that beery beverage I promised.

Anyone want to trade a 42t 130bcd for a 44t 130bcd chainring? :) Rode it last night and didn't like the uber low gear ratio, brand spanking new otherwise...



Come on... office space :)

Heading downtown in like 30mins.

rob, i think the ring from my nishiki is 44...45? and possibly 130. do you remember? which reminds me, i should go pick it up. haha

Come on... office space :)

Heading downtown in like 30mins.

"Looks like you've been missing a lot of work lately. "
"I wouldn't say I've been *missing* it, Bob. "

No lunchdate for you.

heh.. one of my coworkers suggested Sneaky Dee's for lunch. Good Times.

"Looks like you've been missing a lot of work lately. "
"I wouldn't say I've been *missing* it, Bob. "

No lunchdate for you.

heh.. one of my coworkers suggested Sneaky Dee's for lunch. Good Times.

that's gonna be a 2 hour lunch at least.
cam: what's the name of the espresso machine you missed on ebray?

rob, i think the ring from my nishiki is 44...45? and possibly 130. do you remember? which reminds me, i should go pick it up. haha

I racked my brain and I can't remember, I think it was a 44T or maybe 42T. The ring I was just using was a 46T and I got a 42T and they both suck (too high/too low) with a 16 rear.

Level Hub/ Open Pro...including 16 and 17 cogs....$125.

That makes me want to build a bike just to brag about the wicked wheel.

Hey brad I saw your doppleganger and queen and shaw again today.

Also, are you getting elblow surgery soon? I took another look at your xray and some of those screws look like they need some loctite

I racked my brain and I can't remember, I think it was a 44T or maybe 42T. The ring I was just using was a 46T and I got a 42T and they both suck (too high/too low) with a 16 rear.

You don't like 46x16? That's what I was running for the past 2 years. Most of the time I enjoyed it. It just got slightly mashy if I was tired and/or drunk. I just switched to 48x18 when I swapped out my cranks though.

You don't like 46x16? That's what I was running for the past 2 years. Most of the time I enjoyed it. It just got slightly mashy if I was tired and/or drunk. I just switched to 48x18 when I swapped out my cranks though.

I thought 46/16 was the ideal zen combo. I want to switch to 42/15 is I can my 15 cog from my s/s hub.

I ain't getting up that york mills hill on a 46x16, not without requring knee surgery afterwards. Remember I was a massive spinner on my road bike. Totally not an ulrich.