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Shiznaz
04-30-07, 11:54 AM
Siigh I hate my bicycle addiction. Anyone know someone who would want a 50cm 80's Benotto? *sob cry etc.*
edit: I HEARTSICLE SPRING!
Did you buy the all original white and blue benotto from the bike shop next to your house?
32flavours
04-30-07, 12:06 PM
Haha no- I have one that is almost identical though, with some newer stuff on it. And an Italian flag paint scheme. How weird that I know exactly which bike you're talking about.
TRaffic Jammer
04-30-07, 12:07 PM
Name ALL 32 flavours.....
Shiznaz
04-30-07, 12:10 PM
Haha no- I have one that is almost identical though, with some newer stuff on it. And an Italian flag paint scheme. How weird that I know exactly which bike you're talking about.
I assumed you would know about it because its at the place under your apartment, it would probably fit you, and it sticks out like a sore thumb with its ridiculous early 80's-ness. Harlequin cello tape with matching blue saddle and biopace rings? Why not!
TRaffic Jammer
04-30-07, 12:12 PM
also in a 50-ish sizing?
Shiznaz
04-30-07, 12:12 PM
the thing is tiny, 52cm tops.
TRaffic Jammer
04-30-07, 12:20 PM
the thing is tiny, 52cm tops.
Bugger...
32flavours
04-30-07, 12:34 PM
Hehe I think it's a 50 cm, as is the one that I have (which is too big for me). Mine is also less 80's pimp (no biopace or harlequin tape). That shop is weird, have you been in it a lot, Charlie? I think one of the crackheads that frequents the neighbourhood works there.
Shiznaz
04-30-07, 12:44 PM
Hehe I think it's a 50 cm, as is the one that I have (which is too big for me). Mine is also less 80's pimp (no biopace or harlequin tape). That shop is weird, have you been in it a lot, Charlie? I think one of the crackheads that frequents the neighbourhood works there.
Its sketchy as all hell. I've popped in a couple times but theres nothing really good in there except the wacky benotto. I'm pretty sure one of those guys is a crackhead, but I've talked to some people in there that seemed somewhat level-headed.
TRaffic Jammer
04-30-07, 01:09 PM
Oh...Basso :(
James, check your PMs. I'm downtown for the next hour and a half.
And there's only one 32flavours, TJ.
iherald
04-30-07, 01:21 PM
Oh...Basso :(
well at least he thought of the team and got out before it became a crazy distraction. I hope that the italians make a decision quick, I'd like to see him in the Giro and Tour.
jeremywhitehorn
04-30-07, 01:21 PM
what's the word on scotch night? i'm wondering what time this is going down as i mistakenly made plans for that same night...
somnambulant
04-30-07, 01:24 PM
what's the word on scotch night? i'm wondering what time this is going down as i mistakenly made plans for that same night...
Yeah, I likely won't be able to make it until 8:30 or 9:00 either. I have a haircut earlier in the evening which usually takes a while (a friend cuts my hair and we usually have a good gab as well :P). I'm still down if that isn't too late though.
TRaffic Jammer
04-30-07, 01:25 PM
well at least he thought of the team and got out before it became a crazy distraction. I hope that the italians make a decision quick, I'd like to see him in the Giro and Tour.
I bet "the team" was the last thing on his mind, rather the 100 clauses in his DISCO contract that said they would allowed to skin him alive and own every cent he ever made from anything if he got caught as a member of DISCO. They are shopping for sponsors after all. His action was one of self preservation, not "taking one for the team" Be prepared to never seen him race again.
Of course there is "And there's only one 32flavours, TJ."...wondering if it's all about the ice cream or Ani D? If Ice cream ...name the flavours.
Yeah, I likely won't be able to make it until 8:30 or 9:00 either. I have a haircut earlier in the evening which usually takes a while (a friend cuts my hair and we usually have a good gab as well :P). I'm still down if that isn't too late though.
Yes, it was still planned for Thursday. As Keith, Wes, Chris, and Jeremy were the ones who were coming for sure, let me know what you want to do. Thursdays still good for me but I can switch it to Wednesday or whatever.
Nice day in the Don today!
So... been riding those trails for almost 10 years and just this year I was shown the loop on the Ridge NE of the parking lot at thorncliffe park. How long has that loop been there?
Keith- Thanks for the idea on the tire. Crazy glue gel on both sides of the cut like you suggested... and then I followed that by sanding the inside of the tire, putting on a tube patch and clamping it in a C-clamp for a while and it's good as new :) (only today's ride on it so far, but seems to be holding up.)
somnambulant
04-30-07, 01:47 PM
So... been riding those trails for almost 10 years and just this year I was shown the loop on the Ridge NE of the parking lot at thorncliffe park. How long has that loop been there?
Is that the shortish loop at the bridge, opposite the path over the train-tracks? That loop made me sad for humanity because of the 23984 tonnes of garbage in the trees near the apartment towers. :(
Is that the shortish loop at the bridge, opposite the path over the train-tracks? That loop made me sad for humanity because of the 23984 tonnes of garbage in the trees near the apartment towers. :(
I think so. Instead of going right to take the river trail back, you go left and follow the river for a bit upstream. Then you climb the ridge and come back across the top/side. It's about 2kms long and pretty fun!
iherald
04-30-07, 02:07 PM
http://toronto.craigslist.org/bik/321206455.html
Looks carbon to me
iherald
04-30-07, 02:16 PM
http://toronto.craigslist.org/bik/321692969.html
Moving away today - pile of bike parts in front of 738 Euclid Avenue.
Includes tires, tubes, bits and pieces from older bikes, a 59cm steel frame (no fork), a steel fork from a 62 cm bike, etc.
Come take it away so my roommates don't have to look at it!
somnambulant
04-30-07, 02:29 PM
http://toronto.craigslist.org/bik/321692969.html
Moving away today - pile of bike parts in front of 738 Euclid Avenue.
Includes tires, tubes, bits and pieces from older bikes, a 59cm steel frame (no fork), a steel fork from a 62 cm bike, etc.
Come take it away so my roommates don't have to look at it!
If there's anything leftover you can always give it to: http://www.bikepirates.com/
iherald
04-30-07, 02:32 PM
If there's anything leftover you can always give it to: http://www.bikepirates.com/
It's not me offering it, I just saw it and posted it.
on another note, anyone have any experience with Speedplay pedals? I recently switched to a road pedal, but I'm not getting a lot of float and the last two long rides have meant a sore leg. So I'm considering options of speedplays.
operator
04-30-07, 02:33 PM
Look cleats will give you more than you'd ever want. 13 deg for the red ones, which is ridiculous!
TRaffic Jammer
04-30-07, 02:38 PM
Kestral, carbon but kinda old....could be a death ride in testing the functional limits of aging carbon.
OR a total SCORE!!
iherald
04-30-07, 02:39 PM
The looks I see on Performance have between 4.5 and 6 degrees of float
somnambulant
04-30-07, 02:42 PM
I'm considering going with a proper road pedal as well.. not sure what I want to go with. The speedplays are definitely sexy.. Plus they have a track-specific pedal. :P
I'm only doing that if I wind up going for that free Sidis with orthotics deal. I just found out today that I have full orthotic coverage.
iherald
04-30-07, 02:45 PM
I'm only doing that if I wind up going for that free Sidis with orthotics deal. I just found out today that I have full orthotic coverage.
That's a nice score!
somnambulant
04-30-07, 02:47 PM
That's a nice score!
Word. Dr. Woollam recommended orthotics to me last year to deal with my knee problems on bike as well, so I know I could even provide a medical referral if necessary. woo.
next step: take advantage of massage therapy coverage.
Nice day in the Don today!
So... been riding those trails for almost 10 years and just this year I was shown the loop on the Ridge NE of the parking lot at thorncliffe park. How long has that loop been there?
Yeah over the last year or so the IMBA folks and the DropMachine regulars seem to have been busy in there... nothing beats having legit real MTB trail systems in the heart of a major city.
I think so. Instead of going right to take the river trail back, you go left and follow the river for a bit upstream. Then you climb the ridge and come back across the top/side. It's about 2kms long and pretty fun!
You do need to use a little caution on that little loop. I've rolled past some "interesting" characters a couple times last year and it made me wanna ride pretty quick to get outta there. It's definitely off the usual path so if something did happen it would take a while for people to find you.
iherald
04-30-07, 02:55 PM
Yeah over the last year or so the IMBA folks and the DropMachine regulars seem to have been busy in there... nothing beats having legit real MTB trail systems in the heart of a major city.
since I've never really done any Don riding. Are there maps anywhere?
32flavours
04-30-07, 03:00 PM
TJ- yes to the Ani reference. Good eye/ear!
iherald
04-30-07, 03:05 PM
TJ- yes to the Ani reference. Good eye/ear!
I saw it too, I just didn't want to brag! ;)
pyze-guy
04-30-07, 03:13 PM
Mr. Christie may make good cookies, But I make f-ing wicked dumplings.
And I put the knobbies back on the mtb, time for some trails. Later this week anyone?
32flavours
04-30-07, 03:21 PM
Hey iherald, did you get my email? I'm so sorry for my bumbling interwebz use.
Everyone else, get off your computers and get outside! I'm stuck here marking papers so everyone else has to soak in the sunshine for me.
iherald
04-30-07, 03:28 PM
I was just looking at the Ride for Heart website. To do the 75km route, you have to pay the $50 registration fee, plus get $60 in donations. That's a lot of money.
Shiznaz
04-30-07, 03:34 PM
I was just looking at the Ride for Heart website. To do the 75km route, you have to pay the $50 registration fee, plus get $60 in donations. That's a lot of money.
Yeah thats kind of what discourages me, plus riding with that many people. Last year me and my girlfriend just snuck in to the course and met up with rob who was volunteering. I felt kind of bad but I didn't even like the ride that much...
since I've never really done any Don riding. Are there maps anywhere?
Not particularly.. it's sort of a locals only deal, especially since the City seems to get all antsy if there is too much activity. If you are willing to explore you can find a lot of interesting bits that people have spent alot of time creating and maintaining... The dudes over on the DropMachine.com forums tend to be the Don hardcore guys.
somnambulant
04-30-07, 03:49 PM
yeah.. the main "technical" mtn bike trails along the ridge start at around where Pottery Road meets Bayview. Just look for the little gravel parking lot and head up to the top of the ridge along one of the 2 routes that leads up there. Or you can start up around Thorncliffe, but I don't know how to direct you there as I always start at Pottery Road and usually come back along the river.
And I put the knobbies back on the mtb, time for some trails. Later this week anyone?
Yes, please.
I'm in for mtb later in the week.
Fuzz- I've heard plenty of stories about the Don but never had any troubles in the years I've been riding there. I do worry I'm going off the trail to be left for dead at some point though- especially riding alone on new stuff
iherald
04-30-07, 04:05 PM
Hey iherald, did you get my email? I'm so sorry for my bumbling interwebz use.
Everyone else, get off your computers and get outside! I'm stuck here marking papers so everyone else has to soak in the sunshine for me.
I did, thanks!
pyze-guy
04-30-07, 04:22 PM
Everyone else, get off your computers and get outside! I'm stuck here marking papers so everyone else has to soak in the sunshine for me.
I'm making pork and turky dumplings, can't ride while they are steaming.
In an hour though...
Offhoff
04-30-07, 04:29 PM
32 flavours if you need a home for a 50cm benotto my small small body would be happy to give it a nice home
somnambulant
04-30-07, 05:25 PM
it's funny 'cause he's little.
Offhoff
04-30-07, 05:39 PM
For those who were wondering, Paul Poppy (http://www.uwo.ca/pvp/recognition/Paul_Poppy.htm) our track instructor is not a professor but a keyboard technician at UWO.
The more you know!
I was just looking at the Ride for Heart website. To do the 75km route, you have to pay the $50 registration fee, plus get $60 in donations. That's a lot of money.
You can do a ninja entry at a few spots. Though I've never done it, it's the kind of thing a friend of mine who died from a stroke would have done, so I wouldn't feel too bad about doing it. I think $50 is kind of steep for someone who wants to support a cause or ride in memory of someone. Though I won't get started on charities that have the trappings of a business, I've never found the $60 to be too hard to round up. The entry fee has been one of my critiques every year. That and the imbecilic "prizes" for sponsorship.
cavernmech
04-30-07, 06:14 PM
Nice day in the Don today!
So... been riding those trails for almost 10 years and just this year I was shown the loop on the Ridge NE of the parking lot at thorncliffe park. How long has that loop been there?
Keith- Thanks for the idea on the tire. Crazy glue gel on both sides of the cut like you suggested... and then I followed that by sanding the inside of the tire, putting on a tube patch and clamping it in a C-clamp for a while and it's good as new :) (only today's ride on it so far, but seems to be holding up.)
No probs on the tip...my pleasure. Ted..one of the aces on our Mtn team goes in there every time he is down from Kearney and cuts and manicures trails in the Don. He is a anti-erosion and trail flow master. Next time he is down I will let you know. Going for a ride in the Don with him is an eye-opening experience. He has his own map of the east and west Don...I will get a copy from him on Friday.
I came across this crazy wallet made out of bike tires.. very shweet!
http://fuzzz.gaulin.ca/2007/04/30/mtb-tire-wallet/
Danhalen
04-30-07, 08:40 PM
For those who were wondering, Paul Poppy (http://www.uwo.ca/pvp/recognition/Paul_Poppy.htm) our track instructor is not a professor but a keyboard technician at UWO.
The more you know!
Now I like him even more! That guy was awesome.
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