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somnambulant
04-22-07, 05:34 AM
did you say "you're inadequate" to the cop? :P

jeremywhitehorn
04-22-07, 05:37 AM
did you say "you're inadequate" to the cop? :P

i think so. and then the last thing i remember was the sound of a swinging night stick...

he did give me a thorough talking-to though, as if i was some eight year old who forgot to zip up his coat before recess. on a bit of a power trip if you ask me.
I_bRAD
04-22-07, 06:18 AM
Fun BBQ. Thanks Stephen!

I_bRAD
04-22-07, 06:22 AM
FYI, cherry beach trail closure: http://bikingtoronto.blogspot.com/2007/04/you-cant-bike-through-cherry-beach.html

I discovered that a couple days ago. It's not too much of a detour around unwin and then you can pick up the trail at Regatta road again.

Environmental cleanup eh? It looks like they're building a soccer field to me. No more parties anymore! (unless you're having a soccer party)

qqy- I was down at Queen/Don valley trail yesterday and the sign says it opens again in may. I'll believe it when I see it though.
ronin2046
04-22-07, 08:51 AM
Bike Swap is today...

There's some interesting stuff there. Campy Record front hub, Dura-Ace Cranks, Ritchey clipless pedals, 64cm Fuji Roubaix pearl white road bike, XT mountain bike hubs, etc....
Offhoff
04-22-07, 09:54 AM
Hey op, nice Dura-Ace cranks.

Thanks everyone for coming that was wicked fun! Tobys crash was super crazy/gnarly!! Sorry I didn't tape more I was much too safe but next time for sure. Brad the wings were wicked, TJ awesome burgers, Pyze wicked venison and everyone thanks for coming and enjoying the afternoon with other bike ppls.
Shiznaz
04-22-07, 10:14 AM
great party yesterday stephen! You've got the bbq skills down pat. It was certainly a safe event.

ps. duppy, I bought a front brake for my fixed gear yesterday but I thought you might want it instead as it would really suit your ride. let me know if you want to trade or something.
DrBenway
04-22-07, 10:20 AM
Just spoke with Toby and he says aside from some road rash on his shoulder, all is well and then he asked me if I was riding today.

He did mention that the night got crazier after the crash and we all split up. But Dan was there so if there're any "midgets brandishing garden hoses wearing lederhosen swearing at nuns in swahili" stories to be told I'll leave them to him.
Offhoff
04-22-07, 10:27 AM
I'm just cleaning up the last remnants of yesterday but I could be convinced to ride for sure if other people are heading out.
32flavours
04-22-07, 10:47 AM
You all had a better night than me. I got hit by a car and then spent most of the night at the police station.

I am now going out to buy a new helmet. Ride safe out there, folks.
ronin2046
04-22-07, 10:47 AM
One word... WOW!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSj-wcCR9d8

I dunno what's more amazing, the video or the soundtrack... :)
duppy.conqueror
04-22-07, 11:01 AM
great party yesterday stephen! You've got the bbq skills down pat. It was certainly a safe event.

ps. duppy, I bought a front brake for my fixed gear yesterday but I thought you might want it instead as it would really suit your ride. let me know if you want to trade or something.

whaaaaaaaaaaat shiz! nice man! Im down...

as usual i got to miss out on festivities...but watching my daughter walk around the block on her own for the first time definitely made it worth it! ;)
Offhoff
04-22-07, 11:03 AM
You all had a better night than me. I got hit by a car and then spent most of the night at the police station.

I am now going out to buy a new helmet. Ride safe out there, folks.


You OK? Cars blow when they hit you. And in general
Offhoff
04-22-07, 11:04 AM
We need a TO Fixed tandem cruiser. Lets start a collection http://toronto.craigslist.org/bik/316542913.html
32flavours
04-22-07, 11:04 AM
I am in one piece, just hurting a little... and that's all I'm going to say until I deal with all the insurance issues. Just trying to be prudent. I <3 youse guyzzz!
Fuzzz
04-22-07, 11:05 AM
Before I head out for the day - http://fuzzz.gaulin.ca/2007/04/22/more-fixie-videos-on-a-sunday-afternoon/

They're no milk crate endo but really what is...? :)
duppy.conqueror
04-22-07, 11:05 AM
One word... WOW!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSj-wcCR9d8

I dunno what's more amazing, the video or the soundtrack... :)

even the fat bwoy can work his ride..damn! hahahahahahaha :lol:
Offhoff
04-22-07, 11:08 AM
I'll be in Kmart if anyone wants to ride and has my number or is looking for me or yeah well you know.
ronin2046
04-22-07, 11:10 AM
even the fat bwoy can work his ride..damn! hahahahahahaha :lol:

Dayum fat bwoy wit the mad skillzzzz...

:D
duppy.conqueror
04-22-07, 11:16 AM
I am in one piece, just hurting a little... and that's all I'm going to say until I deal with all the insurance issues. Just trying to be prudent. I <3 youse guyzzz!

so they know how much your colnago c50 track frame is worth then?

hope your 'ight.
operator
04-22-07, 11:17 AM
So, new computer specs:

AMD 4200+
2gb ram
Nvidia 7950gt 256
Asus m2n-sli deluxe
That is all.

operator will be cod2-less until tomorrow at least.
duppy.conqueror
04-22-07, 11:23 AM
So, new computer specs:

Intel core 2 duo E4300
2gb ram
Nvidia 7950gt 256
Some sort of motherboard that doesn't suck
That is all.

operator will be cod2-less until tomorrow at least.

yo op...how much for that rig approx?
cavit8
04-22-07, 12:25 PM
You all had a better night than me. I got hit by a car and then spent most of the night at the police station.

I am now going out to buy a new helmet. Ride safe out there, folks.

Be well, Dom. Hope everything goes okay.
operator
04-22-07, 01:02 PM
yo op...how much for that rig approx?

Just under $700 with taxes in. I changed the specs above as well. I also have a fanless psu and nearly silent aftermarket cpu/gpu coolers so I won't need to buy those. (Noise pisses me off greatly).
jeremywhitehorn
04-22-07, 02:49 PM
i think i'm getting over this flu thing; anyone not working banker's hours interested in riding during the week?
operator
04-22-07, 03:08 PM
i think i'm getting over this flu thing; anyone not working banker's hours interested in riding during the week?

Yah, whoever at the BBQ gave me my cold is going to die.
jeremywhitehorn
04-22-07, 03:10 PM
don't look at me...
pyze-guy
04-22-07, 03:28 PM
Bike Swap is today...

There's some interesting stuff there. Campy Record front hub, Dura-Ace Cranks, Ritchey clipless pedals, 64cm Fuji Roubaix pearl white road bike, XT mountain bike hubs, etc....

I grabbed the Richey pedals, $25 never used, with cleats. Yeah me.
cavernmech
04-22-07, 03:59 PM
Thanks everyone for coming that was wicked fun! Tobys crash was super crazy/gnarly!! Sorry I didn't tape more I was much too safe but next time for sure. Brad the wings were wicked, TJ awesome burgers, Pyze wicked venison and everyone thanks for coming and enjoying the afternoon with other bike ppls.
No camera work for the crash!? Being the host/cameraman/safety inspector can be a load of work. Sorry I didn't come out but knowing I was racing today for the first time this year, and the inevitable beverages that would be consumed, was a bit too risky for my un-disiplined self. Sounded like a good time.
As far as the race my knees are aching and I have a bit o sunburn but otherwise a great ride. Our whole crew finished with the exception of Bradyn who snapped his chain...Sh!tmano..already replaced with a SRAM. Think I knocked about 20 mins off last years time and did it with tunes the whole way....good times!
somnambulant
04-22-07, 05:23 PM
No camera work for the crash!? Being the host/cameraman/safety inspector can be a load of work. Sorry I didn't come out but knowing I was racing today for the first time this year, and the inevitable beverages that would be consumed, was a bit too risky for my un-disiplined self. Sounded like a good time.
As far as the race my knees are aching and I have a bit o sunburn but otherwise a great ride. Our whole crew finished with the exception of Bradyn who snapped his chain...Sh!tmano..already replaced with a SRAM. Think I knocked about 20 mins off last years time and did it with tunes the whole way....good times!

yeah.. whomever I said "I don't tan or burn" to yesterday.. I take that back. :P

edit: found my shirt.. nevermind.
edit 2: I'm not in the results for P-A.. b'oh.
cavit8
04-22-07, 06:42 PM
Offhoff, did you need a 3/32 or 1/8 144 BCD chain ring? I have a used 3/32 Sugino 46 which you can have for a beverage consideration or a cherry NJS Sugino 48 in 1/8" which will cost you many dollars. Or if you're feeling hefty, I have a 3/32" Sakae in 52. :D

Let me know and I can drop it off at Cavern tomorrow if I can. I'll probably need a sanity ride as I head in to the term's home stretch.
jeremywhitehorn
04-22-07, 07:45 PM
I grabbed the Richey pedals, $25 never used, with cleats. Yeah me.

nice find. from what i understand, they are pretty much mick-ups of the old shimanos. for that price you can't even get the cheap wellgos from MEC.
jeremywhitehorn
04-22-07, 07:50 PM
Offhoff, did you need a 3/32 or 1/8 144 BCD chain ring? I have a used 3/32 Sugino 46 which you can have for a beverage consideration or a cherry NJS Sugino 48 in 1/8" which will cost you many dollars. Or if you're feeling hefty, I have a 3/32" Sakae in 52. :D

Let me know and I can drop it off at Cavern tomorrow if I can. I'll probably need a sanity ride as I head in to the term's home stretch.

hey, if you're feeling like riding tomorrow let me know, i'm off for the day.
pyze-guy
04-22-07, 07:54 PM
nice find. from what i understand, they are pretty much mick-ups of the old shimanos. for that price you can't even get the cheap wellgos from MEC.
The best part is I was going to Mec to get the cheap wellgos. I'm off tomorrow, coffee and a ride should work.
cavit8
04-22-07, 07:57 PM
Let me know when, I'll be pulling a late one, but I seem to be nearly out of magic beans from I Deal and that just won't do. I'll probably work steady through the morning, but noon or early afternoon would be a good break. I also may need to go out to Bloor West to pick up a laser printer refill. My cartridge is on its last legs.
jeremywhitehorn
04-22-07, 07:59 PM
The best part is I was going to Mec to get the cheap wellgos. I'm off tomorrow, coffee and a ride should work.

even better. i'd say the ritchey's are more than a step up. lemme know what time's good for you. i'm free, um all day. i thought school was in on mondays?

i'd like to ride, but if it's raining then i may spend the morning bike building.
pyze-guy
04-22-07, 07:59 PM
Let me know when, I'll be pulling a late one, but I seem to be nearly out of magic beans from I Deal and that just won't do. I'll probably work steady through the morning, but noon or early afternoon would be a good break.

Good idea, I am out of coffee as well. I like noonish as well.
jeremywhitehorn
04-22-07, 08:00 PM
Let me know when, I'll be pulling a late one, but I seem to be nearly out of magic beans from I Deal and that just won't do. I'll probably work steady through the morning, but noon or early afternoon would be a good break. I also may need to go out to Bloor West to pick up a laser printer refill. My cartridge is on its last legs.

works for me. how's 1:00 at I Deal? What say you pyze?

EDIT: do you guys know who's working behind the counter on mondays? actually there seems to be a plethora of attractive women working there so any day is good for eye candy. my appologies to 32flavours for the sexist remarks...
cavit8
04-22-07, 08:07 PM
I don't keep tabs, really. Audrey Tatou seems to be there most times I'm there. Why would you need to apologize for making a sexy remark?
jeremywhitehorn
04-22-07, 08:09 PM
there is the odd woman on this forum; it's not a complete sausage-fest. i like to at least pretend i'm not a pig...
pyze-guy
04-22-07, 08:16 PM
works for me. how's 1:00 at I Deal? What say you pyze?

EDIT: do you guys know who's working behind the counter on mondays? actually there seems to be a plethora of attractive women working there so any day is good for eye candy. my appologies to 32flavours for the sexist remarks...


1:00 works for me. Be there or be square.
operator
04-22-07, 08:21 PM
Audrey Tatou

lamezor...
sweep242
04-22-07, 08:40 PM
You all had a better night than me. I got hit by a car and then spent most of the night at the police station.

I am now going out to buy a new helmet. Ride safe out there, folks.

Damm that sucks hope everything works out in your favour.

I also had some folks over for a BBQ no bikes but had a cool rocket that kept the kids happy & the adults. I did get on the bike today & had a slow mo fall = sore elbow. Ha Ha
Cheers all
Fuzzz
04-22-07, 08:52 PM
Project bike help needed... so I've got the big bits (frame, fork, wheels, hs, bb) but i'm still in need of a decent crank, stem and seat post. I didn't get a chance to hit the swap today but figured my fellow forum members may have some suggestions on where i can find these items without breaking the bank. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated...
I_bRAD
04-22-07, 09:37 PM
I would like to mention that it's a simply splendid evening for a ride on the Gardiner. If you have the time to get out for a ride within the next 5 hours or so it comes highly recommended. (Eastbound only, Westbound has already re-opened)
ronin2046
04-22-07, 09:37 PM
Project bike help needed... so I've got the big bits (frame, fork, wheels, hs, bb) but i'm still in need of a decent crank, stem and seat post. I didn't get a chance to hit the swap today but figured my fellow forum members may have some suggestions on where i can find these items without breaking the bank. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated...

I have a 27.2 seatpost.
Danhalen
04-22-07, 09:44 PM
I'm just signing on now. Yeah I was with Toby last night and he seemed to be fine. He does have a nasty bit of road rash on his shoulder and his wrist is kind of sore. He had a tensor bandage on it today. As for last night him and I went to Dance Cave which was amazing as expected. Then while riding south on Bathurst at like 3:00am we heard live music coming out of this house so we went in and "crashed" the party. We got free beer and met some girl who had a flying v shaped ukulele. Her and I jammed ukulele style. Then after all of this it turned out I actually knew the dude who lived there/whose birthday it was. He's a total dickbag not that that's relevent to the story... Great night!!!

Stephen: thanks for a great bbq!

Dom: We're your real insurance. Just give us the guy's address who hit you and we'll go kick his ass. On a more serious note I hope you're okay.
operator
04-22-07, 09:51 PM
That is some whack **** dan - ownage.
jeremywhitehorn
04-22-07, 09:52 PM
Project bike help needed... so I've got the big bits (frame, fork, wheels, hs, bb) but i'm still in need of a decent crank, stem and seat post. I didn't get a chance to hit the swap today but figured my fellow forum members may have some suggestions on where i can find these items without breaking the bank. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated...

lucky for you those are the cheap bits. what sizes are you looking for?
jeremywhitehorn
04-22-07, 09:53 PM
lamezor...

sorry, i don't speak internet...