Rides and Races - Toronto Fixed

Sigh, I figured as much. Good thing I just got a campy Chorus crank in the mail!

I want your mail.

my printer is "Office Spaced".

PC load letter? what the **** does that mean?!

Campy, rebuildable shifters are a huge advantage. Also its just sexier.

Op I saw a tallbike when I was riding up and down huron st. today that someone's at the chain?

Hmm, no we have no tallbikes here. I saw that one too though while walking by.

Hmm, no we have no tallbikes here. I saw that one too though while walking by.

Yeah, it's always locked up at McLennan, on the Huron St side. The bike that Keith mentioned a page or two back that a UofT prof rides is actually locked up regularly in front of my building at 215 Huron. Haven't seen it in a while though.. guess he's waiting for the weather to improve.

ps. great poster: http://spacing.ca/wire/?p=1774

pfft.. bike lanes. The road is our bike lane.

Poster reminds me of one of those pop up posts used to protect strategic targets. Stops like a 10ton trailer without moving. Owned.

Op I saw a tallbike when I was riding up and down huron st. today that someone's at the chain?

I saw that one too a few months ago.. I was about to take a photo but Martino (http://bikelanediary.blogspot.com/2007_03_01_archive.html) beat me to it.
Pic of that bike (http://bp1.blogger.com/_-M-Edwn-coI/RezBybbeLXI/AAAAAAAAASM/BeY3jVqOik0/s1600-h/PICT5577b.jpg) was posted on "Bike Lane Diary" last month.

tall bikes always have flags

Sigh, I figured as much. Good thing I just got a campy Chorus crank in the mail!
Its just the drivetrain that must be compatible. shifters, r der and cassette. Campy cranks with an otherwise Shimano set-up will work....it is blasphemy...but it will work.
On another note Mindy will not be able to make it out on Sunday. Wes...any friends etc. that might want to help out the crew by being designated driver? It is a couple hours wait at the finish for us to show up but we could offer some kind of incentive.

So does the Paris-Ancaster run go right over the escarpment or just up to it?

If I had more cash to blow on such things I'd consider it, but not being much of a racer I could do the same ride for free (well, free+gas) on my own schedule.

In the past I have known of enterprising machinists who have made a solution to this problem. If you are enterprising find an old canti brake brace, drill and tap holes in the appropriate location and thread in some canti studs. Mavic makes em but they are pretty pricey.

Nuts to that, going to grab a beater road frame :)

So does the Paris-Ancaster run go right over the escarpment or just up to it?

If I had more cash to blow on such things I'd consider it, but not being much of a racer I could do the same ride for free (well, free+gas) on my own schedule.
Lots of folks just do it as a fun ride. At 1372 participants and counting they cant all be hardcore. At least thats what I am hoping. Also the route travels over a fair bit of private land, so riding the same route any other time is not possible.
Worth a shot. Anyone here have Sunday free...a drivers license and willing to come and help out some fellow Canadians who are down on their luck? Your food, drink and other possible requirements will be taken care of.

You need a G license to do it..?
<- G2

pfft.. bike lanes. The road is our bike lane.

Poster reminds me of one of those pop up posts used to protect strategic targets. Stops like a 10ton trailer without moving. Owned.

You feel that way, yes, but the issue is getting more people who aren't currently riding out there. Bike lanes will help that. Plus it's just a funny poster. :)

They have those crazy pop up barricades at the American embassy in Ottawa.


On another note Mindy will not be able to make it out on Sunday. Wes...any friends etc. that might want to help out the crew by being designated driver? It is a couple hours wait at the finish for us to show up but we could offer some kind of incentive.

I doubt it, but I'll put the word out.

CM: This sunday? What's it for?

CM: This sunday? What's it for?
A bunch of us are doing the Paris-Ancaster race. Without a long convoluted explanation I am trying to get someone to help us with getting from the Sign-in/finish to the actual start point. The organizers provide trucks and buses to ferry everyone back and forth but it takes a couple of hours waiting in line for this. Trying to avoid this big hassle. If you want a more thorough explanation etc give me a call at the shop. Cheers.

You need a G license to do it..?
<- G2
My insurance unfortunately requires a full G. Thanks anyway Rob.

My insurance unfortunately requires a full G. Thanks anyway Rob.

Darn.

Do I get to do doughnuts and handbrake 180's in the parking lot while you race?

I'd rather eat donuts in that situation

Somehow you'd end up in a fender bender / smackdown with a cabbie 100km from the city, in an otherwise empty parking lot. :)

Anyone see the buy orthotics get free Sidi shoes offer on CL? Seems a bit too good to be true.

http://toronto.craigslist.org/bik/313317217.html

Especially good if you have coverage for orthotics! :)

Anyone see the buy orthotics get free Sidi shoes offer on CL? Seems a bit too good to be true.

http://toronto.craigslist.org/bik/313317217.html

Especially good if you have coverage for orthotics! :)

Hmm, I have coverage for orthodics, but don't need them. Might have to check this out.

Hmm, I have coverage for orthodics, but don't need them. Might have to check this out.

Until my coverage includes new Sidi shoes...

I saw this on Canadian Cyclists Classifieds in the frame section. Too small for me, but interesting to this group: It might have been posted before...

FS: Italian Lugged Steel Track Frame
I have this beautiful lugged steel track frame/fork for sale: DeBernardi 53cm Thron 2006 model - red - steel lugged Italian Columbus Thron tubing - 53cm c-c (bb to tt) - 55cm c-c (top tube length) - seatpost 27.2mm - italian BB 70mm - head tube 1" threaded - matching red fork -120mm rear track end spacing - comes with a Shimano UN53 sealed bottom bracket and Campy Chorus threaded headset Frame/Fork Details: This frame is one of very few production-run lugged steel frame sets available today at an affordable price compared to custom frame builders (ie. Vanilla Cycles, Don Walker, Winterborne, Johnny Cycles, Moyer Cycles, etc...) The frame/fork has been ridden for a few months. It’s in excellent shape. There are no dings, dents, etc. on the frame. However, there are a few cosmetic scratches and chips, which do not compromise the frame, from daily use (ie, locking it up to bike posts). It's a perfect frame for a quick and nimble singlespeed, a durable-reliable street fixie, or a velodrome-ready speed demon :) It rides like a dream... Smooth and agile... http://flickr.com/photos/91449325@N00/sets/72157594383109408/ $500 cdn.
Price: $500

Reminder: Free Ice Cream day at Ben & Jerry's. The store on Queen West is offering the ice cream for sure, and I think the one in the beaches is as well. I'm not sure about others.

I saw this on Canadian Cyclists Classifieds in the frame section. Too small for me, but interesting to this group: It might have been posted before...

FS: Italian Lugged Steel Track Frame
I have this beautiful lugged steel track frame/fork for sale: DeBernardi 53cm Thron 2006 model - red - steel lugged Italian Columbus Thron tubing - 53cm c-c (bb to tt) - 55cm c-c (top tube length) - seatpost 27.2mm - italian BB 70mm - head tube 1" threaded - matching red fork -120mm rear track end spacing - comes with a Shimano UN53 sealed bottom bracket and Campy Chorus threaded headset Frame/Fork Details: This frame is one of very few production-run lugged steel frame sets available today at an affordable price compared to custom frame builders (ie. Vanilla Cycles, Don Walker, Winterborne, Johnny Cycles, Moyer Cycles, etc...) The frame/fork has been ridden for a few months. It’s in excellent shape. There are no dings, dents, etc. on the frame. However, there are a few cosmetic scratches and chips, which do not compromise the frame, from daily use (ie, locking it up to bike posts). It's a perfect frame for a quick and nimble singlespeed, a durable-reliable street fixie, or a velodrome-ready speed demon :) It rides like a dream... Smooth and agile... http://flickr.com/photos/91449325@N00/sets/72157594383109408/ $500 cdn.
Price: $500
Ronin is still tryin to sell that thing....DAMN!

Reminder: Free Ice Cream day at Ben & Jerry's. The store on Queen West is offering the ice cream for sure, and I think the one in the beaches is as well. I'm not sure about others.

Perfect day for ice cream!

Perfect day for ice cream!
Everyday is the perfect day for ice cream.

I Scream!!!!!!

I Scream!!!!!!
you scream?

4?

4 Ftl.

So does this mean /end ban.ned Rob?

big line up at Ben and Jerry's, but the line moves fast.

anybody interested in buying my norco kokanee (http://www.norco.com/2006bikes/bike_enlarged.php?lang=en&loc=fs&sloc=ad&tabloc=1&id=kokanee&col=grey)? it does nothing but collect dust while it's in my posession.it's a 17" in white. brand new pedals!

anybody interested in buying my norco kokanee (http://www.norco.com/2006bikes/bike_enlarged.php?lang=en&loc=fs&sloc=ad&tabloc=1&id=kokanee&col=grey)? it does nothing but collect dust while it's in my posession.it's a 17" in white. brand new pedals!

2Wheels: If you act now, I'll trade you your bike for a one scoop Ben and Jerry's cone. ANY FLAVOUR YOU WANT!!! That's how I roll! :D

Anyone see the buy orthotics get free Sidi shoes offer on CL? Seems a bit too good to be true.

http://toronto.craigslist.org/bik/313317217.html

Especially good if you have coverage for orthotics! :)

got a reply from the poster. they quoted a "typical" orthotic budget at $500. my wrists are killing me..maybe i can score another pair of dominators from a mouse rest! http://www.doctus.ca/ for more info.

http://www.chapmans.com/files/domain4124/b065-eflg-v%282%29.jpg
That's how i roll!

I will get in a violent on street altercation with iherald because of some perceived slight based on the way I convey my body around the city for your bike.

I will get in a violent on street altercation with iherald because of some perceived slight based on the way I convey my body around the city for your bike.
i had to read this three times before i could even understand what you were saying.

i had to read this three times before i could even understand what you were saying.

He said that...not me! :)

I will get in a violent on street altercation with iherald because of some perceived slight based on the way I convey my body around the city for your bike.

What?

Shiznaz is ter blitzed.

<- just got a job interning with a environment canada prof doing programming and stuff with a biology/mechanic twist

subject1: I
action: will get in a violent on street altercation
subject2: with iherald
reason: because of some perceived slight based on the way I convey my body around the city
outcome: for your bike.

'your' in this case is 2wheelsgood but omitted this as I felt the context was already sufficient. Come on people I'm just trying to be concise here!

brevity words for the won!

Damn, the free ice cream at Ben & Jerry's is next Tuesday, rats.

Keith I think my BB needs some more loving. I have morning runs but I'm going to try and bring it too you as soon as I have an empty bag and some time tomorrow.

Damn, the free ice cream at Ben & Jerry's is next Tuesday, rats.

?? i got some today.

?? i got some today.

Really? At which location? My friend got pissed at me when I told her about it and she went in and they didn't know what she was talking about. Maybe she went to the wrong store or something, weird. I'll have to investigate this myself, I want free ice cream!

I just saw these on another forum I visit. The guy was hit by a car doing 40 mph but is fine apart from some bruises and 4 stitches. He was thrown up onto the windshield and the damage to the helmet was from the windshield, the windshield bar (I guess that is the metal strut around the windshield) and being thrown 40 feet once the driver realized what had happened and they put on the brakes. He lost consciousness and was revived by paramedics. Obviously, he is only alive because he was wearing a helmet. I guess I should start wearing one, this looks pretty bad.

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j103/jetsanchEz/helmet2.jpg

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j103/jetsanchEz/helmet1.jpg

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j103/jetsanchEz/full.jpg

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j103/jetsanchEz/timedamage1.jpg

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j103/jetsanchEz/timedamage2.jpg