Rides and Races - Toronto Fixed

Yeah, I'm a huge proponent of public transit, yet the TTC and everyone on it totally enrages me. But, I also probably have the TTC to partly thank for me "rediscovering cycling". :P

I don't think the Spring bike show is as much about the crazy deals as it is about people buying new complete bikes. The Fall bike show is more of a "blowout sale", although even that is pretty lame unless you're looking for clothes or minor accessories (racks/fenders/computers/etc).

If the weather holds up for Saturday, I vote we all get together for some lunch and beers some place in the afternoon.

ps. all the painkiller talk makes me feel like I missed something good by avoiding them when I hurt myself during the holidays. :P

If the weather holds up for Saturday, I vote we all get together for some lunch and beers some place in the afternoon.

Good idea-Saturday is good for me. It is supposed to be warm on the weekend too. Anyone tried that Burrito Boys place-I've been meaning to give it a shot, but I always end up slurping noodles instead.

The halibut burrito boyz burrito is, as they say here, the jam. Noodles though are also very very good.

I can't deal with the fact I'm still waiting to get my frame powdercoated, so frustrating now that the weather is getting better. Its times like this when I wish I had motorized wheels so that I could get my frame out to a powdercoater without having to wait for a drive.

Can you PLEASE jam a few more people on the Queen car, I haven't contracted active TB yet, and make sure all the windows are shut in the winter I HATE breathing that fresh air.

noodles over burritos any day.. anyone notice a glut of burrito places suddenly popping up?! ok, so 3 isn't exactly a glut.

ah the don... I have a real love-hate relationship with those trails (the single track stuff). it's so close and convinent... yet so full of rusty nails, broken glass and human pooh.

there is some nice trails up by stouffvile side rd. and bayview ave... but it's 45 min to and hour just to ride there... and on mtb knobbies it can be exhausting after. Still a few times during the summer I'll make a day of it and go there on my own.

and broken ribs suck, heal fast man [@ darkmother]

man that's where i learned to mountainbike. since bayview ave has been extended through to lake wilcox the trails are just not the same, nor are they as many. from my place in parkdale it's about a 30-40km trip. that takes me back...

Tom,
are you goin to do the TBN Ride to Niagaraon June 18, I know its to early, to ask this question...
oscar

is that the "hairshrit" ride (double century)? i'd like to do it on my fixed this year; who'se with me?

:It totally looks like electrical tape at the end of the wrap.

it probably is...

Has anyone EVER been to "Rancho Relaxo" on College.... I have to go just for the name.

The rancho isn't nearly as good at sneaky dees at college and bathurst.

My funk band played its first ever show on the second floor of Rancho. It was sketchy. But the downstairs seems more classtacular.

Get the funk out!!!!

The rancho isn't nearly as good at sneaky dees at college and bathurst.

ahh.. the disease.. that should be another post-ride destination. nothing like nachos and beer to replenish the bodily fluids.

Well got a cog yesterday slapped it on & it is now rideable not finished but pretty much done.

Tried to up the pic to big i'll try again. So i signed up for a flickr acct. voila

Cheers



http://www.flickr.com/photos/40614646@N00/


Hey man, did you have this thing parked outside of 10/20 bay street down at Queen's Quay the other day? I was eyeballing an IRO with bullhorns on it while I was slacking off at work... did you order the frame up from NY? Or is someone importing them locally?

Good idea-Saturday is good for me. It is supposed to be warm on the weekend too. Anyone tried that Burrito Boys place-I've been meaning to give it a shot, but I always end up slurping noodles instead.


I <3 burritoboys.

I <3 the halubut burrito.

I <3 saturday.

The halibut burrito boyz burrito is, as they say here, the jam. Noodles though are also very very good.

I can't deal with the fact I'm still waiting to get my frame powdercoated, so frustrating now that the weather is getting better. Its times like this when I wish I had motorized wheels so that I could get my frame out to a powdercoater without having to wait for a drive.


My roommate and another friend are taking their frames out to byers-bush/ jet kote (thanks for the advice on the phone cavernmech!) sometime in the next two weeks - if you want you could probably send it out with theirs, or hitch a lift with them, no sweat. Lemme know :)

Hey man, did you have this thing parked outside of 10/20 bay street down at Queen's Quay the other day? I was eyeballing an IRO with bullhorns on it while I was slacking off at work... did you order the frame up from NY? Or is someone importing them locally?

cavern is selling iro frames. perhaps other shops as well?

Ah! Goes to show I need to visit the cave more often!

is that the "hairshrit" ride (double century)? i'd like to do it on my fixed this year; who'se with me?

That would be something, 322 km in one day on a fixie. I am planning to do that ride this year, if it isn't 35C like it was last year. But I think I will be doing it with a geared bike.

I think I'm going to have to go there and see what I might be able to get built for a 40th. I was pretty bummed by everyone passing my needs off to "go see the custom frame builder"

What should I do with this crammerotti i got.... 48cm

funny bike!

Do you have a picture of the crammerotti it might fit me and I'm always looking for a new fun project

That would be something, 322 km in one day on a fixie. I am planning to do that ride this year, if it isn't 35C like it was last year. But I think I will be doing it with a geared bike.

yeah, that was pretty damn hot! i remember driking several litres of fluid and only going to the bathroom once. the rest=sweat. i did 200km+ on a fixie on one ride last year. the hairshirt is pretty flat; i can't imagine it's that much more of an effort than on a gearie.

so you did the ride last year? were you one of the fast group? i was solo for most of it, coming in just after dark.

The halibut burrito boyz burrito is, as they say here, the jam. Noodles though are also very very good.

I can't deal with the fact I'm still waiting to get my frame powdercoated, so frustrating now that the weather is getting better. Its times like this when I wish I had motorized wheels so that I could get my frame out to a powdercoater without having to wait for a drive.

I have 3 frames I have to take to the powdercoater. For a small bribe of a Burrito Boyz veggie I would be happy to take yer frame out for you. l will be going out there early next week.

On a tangent, I hate the TTC with every ounce of my tortured being. I took it to work this morning, and I don't think I can face taking it home. I think I will ride tomorrow.

**** yeah.
Try the YRT sometime. It took the goddamned bus 50 ****ing minutes to go only 14.7km jesus ****ing christ. I get home and I just feel like smoking something and going to sleep.

And they're going to build a subway extension to York U. I think it's a waste of $13.5B. I'm down for Saturday. Looks like it's going to be 10deg.

so you did the ride last year? were you one of the fast group? i was solo for most of it, coming in just after dark.

I had been training to do it, but I wimped out because of the smog and heat. I had never done that kind of distance before, and figured the weather was a little too much-dangerous even.

The fast group came in with a pretty amazing time last year-I think it might be hard for me to hang with that group over such a long distance. They averaged over 32 km/hr, including all stops. I'd like to try this year, but I think I may end up getting dropped.

How much did you eat throughout the day? Did you carry food, or stop and eat?

A few Questions/Comments:

1) do the powdercoaters you speak of require the frame to be stripped?

2) Rancho Relaxo = nasty food. My old band played there once also.. :P First time playing in the GTA = Vans Warped Tour. Second time = Rancho Relaxo. Yay progress! ;)

3) Burrito Boyz is good.. but I'd also love to hit up Sneaky Dee's. That way we can get a table AND beer. Neither of which is available at B-Boyz.

2) Rancho Relaxo = nasty food. My old band played there once also.. :P First time playing in the GTA = Vans Warped Tour. Second time = Rancho Relaxo. Yay progress! ;)


Whazzyer band called?





3) Burrito Boyz is good.. but I'd also love to hit up Sneaky Dee's. That way we can get a table AND beer. Neither of which is available at B-Boyz.

Wise grasshopper, very wise...

Whazzyer band called?

It was called Hung Up (yes, like the new Madonna song). We parted ways in 2000 though when I moved here.

Wait.....no tables AND no beer, yet someone was suggesting it? Who's smoking crack?
As for the Rancho...it was the name from across the street that caught my fancy.

I'm 5-8.... can I do anything with a 48cm cept trade it?

all my shots from the bike show...pistas and wes...you there ....geared up carbon FIbER!!!!!lol
http://www.flickr.com/photos/19307992@N00/sets/72057594077859811/

all my shots from the bike show...pistas and wes...you there ....geared up carbon FIbER!!!!!lol
http://www.flickr.com/photos/19307992@N00/sets/72057594077859811/

I actually like Carbon and Gears... I just can't afford either of them. :P I was just being an ass, previously. It's what I do.

It's what I do.

^^+1^^
Strangely ..... I've taken being as ass to hopefully what people will describe when I'm gone as an art form. I've honed my bad attitude to a razor's edge. :p

Hey man, did you have this thing parked outside of 10/20 bay street down at Queen's Quay the other day? I was eyeballing an IRO with bullhorns on it while I was slacking off at work... did you order the frame up from NY? Or is someone importing them locally?

No not me just finished it last night there are a couple of places selling them locally cavern i think & http://www.bikeophile.com/store/
I’m down with burrito boys on Saturday. If my wife is not in labor witch is very possible i need to get to the bike shop as well.
Cheers

Bikes on Wheels in Kensington market just got a bunch of MICHE stuff in (Hubs, BB, Chains, cranks). Hub sets from 2006 at $80. Ka-razy! Just to let you know. I may work there, but this is not a commercial. Just want you to kow that it's crazy deal.

Wonder what would happen if I took the Bianchi and ran out the door.

B-Boyz...no beers no tables.... no way....
I Might be able to come out Saturday... I've taken vacation the march break , so I'll be hangin' with my lovely daughters all next week. Daddy just might find himself havin' a couple wobbly pops.

Bikes on Wheels in Kensington market just got a bunch of MICHE stuff in (Hubs, BB, Chains, cranks). Hub sets from 2006 at $80. Ka-razy! Just to let you know. I may work there, but this is not a commercial. Just want you to kow that it's crazy deal.

Caverns been selling those for $80 for a while. If i'm not mistaken.

I just had one of those "magic" rides home.

Timed every traffic light *perfectly* -- I'm about 5' from crossing the stop-line when it turns green.. cars haven't even started to move yet when I blow past.

Dressed perfectly -- not too warm, not too cold.

Rode at full tilt the whole way, but didn't get winded/tired at all.

Good Times! I just wish I didn't have to ride home to make dinner! :P

Caverns been selling those for $80 for a while. If i'm not mistaken.

Bloody 'ell. We're a bit behind I guess

can powdercoating be done on wood? too lazy to research.

If you want to end up w/ powdercoated charcoal I assume it would work just fine.

Bloody 'ell. We're a bit behind I guess

I hear ya, man. Cycle Therapy's slowly edging toward stocking some fixed gear/singlespeed options but it's definitely a tentative process, especially when the shop isn't known for such products (ala Cavern or Urbane). I'm still waiting for that first order to go in to EAI so I can finally stock up on some nice track parts. Dealing with the usual suspects (QBP, Lambert, J&B) has left me pretty frustrated.

Completely unrelated tangent, I'll probably be working at the shop this Saturday, but if not I'm down with getting on the bike for awhile and ending up at Sneaky Dee's.

- eyefloater

You should definitely try and make it out on Saturday... Otherwise we're all gonna have to come hassle you at the shop. ;)

Cycle Therapy....that's my shop near my house I was in there lookin' at Lemonds.
they want to see my light up jacket. you work there?

Unfortunately, I'll again have to bail on Saturday as I'm moving. Once that's done I should be able to get out for beer/coffee/burritos/Blackblack

gotcha haha.
guess it doesn't work :p


If you want to end up w/ powdercoated charcoal I assume it would work just fine.

Cycle Therapy....that's my shop near my house I was in there lookin' at Lemonds.
they want to see my light up jacket. you work there?

Indeed I do. I was working part time at the old location, but starting I guess ... tomorrow, I'm full time at the new place. Which Lemond were you eyeing up? I'm a fan of the Poprad disc myself (cyclocross goodness). You should come by and shoot the **** for awhile sometime. All those brand-spankin'-new lounge chairs at the front aren't just there for my lazy ass. ;)

Sr20det,

Here's your nifty tidbit of info for the day:


Powder coating is a dry finishing process, using finely ground particles of pigment and resin that are generally electrostatically charged and sprayed onto electrically grounded parts. The charged powder particles adhere to the parts and are held there until melted and fused into a smooth coating in a curing oven. Before coating, the parts to be coated are first pretreated similarly to conventional liquid coated parts. The pretreatment process is normally conducted in series with the coating and curing operations.

There is essentially two common ways of applying powder coating: by electrostatic spray and by fluidized bed powder coating. There are several other processes that have been developed, but they are far less used. These include flame spraying, spraying with a plasma gun, airless hot spray, and coating by electophoretic deposition.

Powdercoating wood wouldn't work because the electrostatic charge wouldn't be able to happen, plus the wood couldn't handle the heat. I think the same two problems apply to carbon as well. From what I know, steel powder coats fine and aluminum also works really well. I read somewhere that it's best not to strip powder coating, as the process can fatigue the metal of your frame. You can, however, use an additive process to build up a fancy layered powdercoated result.

Oh, and you can actually get decals that can withstand the heat of the powder coating process (it's not "insanely" hot ... ~450-400 degrees). That way you could powder coat your frame, apply a decal and clear powder coat over top.

- eyefloater

Edit: got my coherence on.

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... "Hot Sex on a Platter" instantaneously started playing in my head upon viewing those pics. I want to see a shot of your bike straight on from the height of the "eyeballs" on the fork when it's done. So nice dude, so nice.

Man, that was like a quickie before bed for me. Ya ... I'm off for a smoke now. Mmm.

- eyefloater

HAWT!
damn, so happy its too big for me. feuf.
anyways, back to studying.