Rides and Races - Toronto Fixed

Attention Cutters: This weekend is the Little 500 at IU. Apparently it's shown on HDNET, if anyone has HD.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8970008800328106389
Parkour fun for the whole family

230USD for a set of ATAC aliums and sidi dominators?

I was looking at Trico Iron Case and the US MSRP is $310. MEC has it for $600! That's a nice little exchange rate!

Velotique has it for $499, down from $599, so something must be getting lost in the translation!

They also rent them for $40/wk.

So nice to see consistent pricing and that the CO-OP is 100bones MORE dear than the Boutique.....maddness

I'm sure you could make something almost as strong, lighter and way cheaper... Find some big ABS plastic storage trays and hinge them together and fill with foam or something... 600 dollars is just insane for a box. I wouldn't want to own one either as they are really bulky and expensive. What the heck do you do with it once you get to your destination?

Assuming you pay full retail for it, if you drive down to Buffalo the cost is $342 Cnd (give or take). That allows you to rent a car for the day, get a buffet dinner and still come out ahead!

$40 a week rental...that's a good price...

I'm sure you could make something almost as strong, lighter and way cheaper... Find some big ABS plastic storage trays and hinge them together and fill with foam or something... 600 dollars is just insane for a box. I wouldn't want to own one either as they are really bulky and expensive. What the heck do you do with it once you get to your destination?

I was thinking about how to make one myself. It can't be that hard.

My trip to France next summer would be ideal for a hard case, since I'm being driven around in a bus and riding. Your summer riding trip would likely make it less then ideal. But, some have wheels, so you could just tow it behind you on your trip across the country.

Even on little short trips "Hey do you want to hold onto this giant heavy plastic box for me for a week?"

I'd rather have one of these:
http://ritcheylogic.com/web/Ritchey~Logic/Ritchey~Site/Templates/eproducts_single.aspx?id=23159&live=true

:D

somehow I think slightly more than 600? :lol: niiiice

somehow I think slightly more than 600? :lol: niiiice

Break Away Road Bicycle, Ti/Carbon, Dura Ace 10-speed $4,999.00
Break Away, Road Bicycle, Steel, Ultegra 10-speed $2,799.00
Break Away, Road Frame and Fork, Ti/Carbon $2,799.00
Break Away, Road Frame and Fork, Steel $1,299.00
Break Away, Cross Frame and Fork, Ti/Carbon $2,899.00
Break Away, Cross Frame and Fork, Steel $1,299.00

Anyone know where I can find Shimano STI top caps/faceplaes.. anywhere?? I've called the usual suspects around Toronto and NO ONE has them. I've found a few places online, but they can't/won't ship to Canada. The only other place that has them and ships to Canada (competitivecyclist.com) only has 10sp DA caps. I need 9sp Ultegra. I'll even pay a finder's fee of $5 to anyone can help me get a left/right set. Hell, I'll get two because this is so damn difficult. Apparently Shimano has all these regulations on who can sell what and where, and doesn't give LBSs the small parts they need. Damned if I'm getting new shifters becasue of this...

As for transporting bikes, a canvas bag ('housse' en francais) is perfect for transporting bikes if you pack it right. Those hard cases weight a ton and can't be carried around easily unless they have wheels, which costs like $500. I got one from Nashbar for like $30. Along with a set of padded wheelbags, my bike survived a long trip through Europe on some of its crummiest rail and air lines. The only problem was when some dumb-ass, fat little Korean kid THREW his hard-shell suitcase, with all his puny might, on top on my bike on a train in Belgium.

Did you try parts unknown?

As for transporting bikes, a canvas bag ('housse' en francais) is perfect for transporting bikes if you pack it right. Those hard cases weight a ton and can't be carried around easily unless they have wheels, which costs like $500. I got one from Nashbar for like $30.

How did you pack it?

Here's how I pack mine using a poly tarp
http://www.cmbalink.com/flyingyourbikeforfree.html

It works really well. Saddle goes in a carry on.

Anyone know where I can find Shimano STI top caps/faceplaes.. anywhere?? I've called the usual suspects around Toronto and NO ONE has them. I've found a few places online, but they can't/won't ship to Canada. The only other place that has them and ships to Canada (competitivecyclist.com) only has 10sp DA caps. I need 9sp Ultegra. I'll even pay a finder's fee of $5 to anyone can help me get a left/right set. Hell, I'll get two because this is so damn difficult. Apparently Shimano has all these regulations on who can sell what and where, and doesn't give LBSs the small parts they need. Damned if I'm getting new shifters becasue of this...

No help here, but if you find a place let me know. I'll likely go in on the order to replace my scratched/dented 105 10sp caps.

Did you try parts unknown?

I seriously doubt they have 'em, but I'll have a look since it's next to one of my favourite sushi places.

That would be Dean, I believe. Nice guy who appears to be living the dream as far as bike porn is concerned. ;)

I dunno I heard he still lives with his parents. Just sayin'.

How did you pack it?

Wheels in bags at each side, bars removed and attached to the toptube, fork and stem turned around with plastic spacer installed, seattube all the way down, chain on the big ring. Bike goes in seat-down. Wrap read-derailleur with rags/socks. Use foam on certain parts that stick out to prevent the finish being rubbed off. It sounds complicated, but by the end of my trip I could do it all in about ten minutes. Just make sure you get a shoulder strap with good padding if you're walking around often.

So Ted just stopped by with his crazy Don trail maps. He asked if he could leave his bag at the shop while he went for a quick 1 hr ride in the Don.."Of course but where is your bike" I asked him..."its outside"....I look outside and see a Specialized road bike. Yes...he is rocking the Don on his road bike with 23c's...what an animal.

Any chance I might see one of them there maps?

Any chance I might see one of them there maps?
As the Richmeister might say..." Makin' copies!". If I don't get em copied right away you can have a gander at em next yer in the shop.

No help here, but if you find a place let me know. I'll likely go in on the order to replace my scratched/dented 105 10sp caps.

I want to get some tech manuals off our Shimano rep anyway so I'll see if Shimano Canada is being anymore helpful in '07 ...

****. I need a front brake caliper that will work on a Surly Steamroller 1 1/8" fork and I need it before noon tomorrow. Extra long reach is what's required ... Anyone (shops or bike geeks) have something new(ish) that fits this bill?

6 month aniversary with the gf on the weekend. i want to take her to a nice but not crazy $$$ resturant. ideas? No dumplings! :D

I seriously doubt they have 'em, but I'll have a look since it's next to one of my favourite sushi places.

I dunno, george has everything :)

I dunno, george has everything :)

George had an old school ITM fluted seatpost (26.8mm) for my Pake. George is teh bestest.

6 month aniversary with the gf on the weekend. i want to take her to a nice but not crazy $$$ resturant. ideas? No dumplings! :D

Neighborhood an issue? For something a little different, Boujadi Cafe on Eglinton near the Allen is nice. Moroccan cuisine. Joe's the Nose is at Leslie and Queen and is pretty good although pricier.

6 month aniversary with the gf on the weekend. i want to take her to a nice but not crazy $$$ resturant. ideas? No dumplings! :D

Sushi Marche (across the street from C.T. a block east of Pape on Queen) has AMAZING sushi ... maybe you could go buck wild and take her out for lunch and dinner (they're not really a fancy sit-down place, more of a sushi cafe). Prices are totally reasonable, eg. slightly more expensive than the sandwiches I get from Loblaws and worlds better.

http://toronto.craigslist.org/bik/323870959.html

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Anyone know where I can find Shimano STI top caps/faceplaes..

I've found them at La Bicicletta in the past, if you haven't tried them already.

http://toronto.craigslist.org/bik/323870959.html

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sounds fishy

http://www.veloomedia.com/2007_pages/2007_cross/2007_Paris_Ancaster.html

Hey, I'm stuck down in St. Catharines with slim pickings on conversion frames. I've been watching toronto craigslist, but if anyone has any complete setups or know of any good frames please shoot me a message!

peace

What size do you need?

And much exceptional scotch ( and one Irish) was had by all...

Sushi Marche (across the street from C.T. a block east of Pape on Queen) has AMAZING sushi ... maybe you could go buck wild and take her out for lunch and dinner (they're not really a fancy sit-down place, more of a sushi cafe). Prices are totally reasonable, eg. slightly more expensive than the sandwiches I get from Loblaws and worlds better.

Second that, probably the best sushi I've had in the city.

Hey, I'm stuck down in St. Catharines with slim pickings on conversion frames. I've been watching toronto craigslist, but if anyone has any complete setups or know of any good frames please shoot me a message!

peace

Heh St.Catharaines. That town made me feel uneasy ...

It's your almond thighs. They get you in trouble that far south.

Anyone sell, or have 9 speed barcon shifters for sale?

I have a pair (I think), I'll see how much they may be...

I have a pair (I think), I'll see how much they may be...
Coolio, keep me posted.

And much exceptional scotch ( and one Irish) was had by all...

sorry about the mixed nationality; i was pressed for time and didn't want to bring one of the usual suspects (morangies / livets, etc).

thanks for having us.

yeah, thanks for hosting us scallwags. That last one I tried (really smokey) was grrrrrrrreat.

http://www.veloomedia.com/2007_pages/2007_cross/2007_Paris_Ancaster.html

You were asking about the SRAM stuff at P-A I believe. Time to track down Lynne Bessette then I guess since she's the second person shown and it starts by pulling back from a close up of her Force brifter.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070503/od_nm/safrica_crime_dc;_ylt=AoMfxKDZh2A.i8XyP1nCOEnMWM0F

... bit off w/ that file photo, guys. Kind of a different context from the story ...

Tack Somna's info onto her podium chit chat:
"I had a little mechanical: my derailleur broke so I didn't have a lot of gears."

Ahh ffs, so did it get hit, did she crash, did it just magically **** off and die on her? Looks like I will need to track her down and get a ride report.

6 month aniversary with the gf on the weekend. i want to take her to a nice but not crazy $$$ resturant. ideas? No dumplings! :D
Sauvignon in the Beaches...just west of Woodbine on Queen. Very good food...not super pricy..excellent service and a cosy atmosphere. You can read my latest restaurant reviews at grumpyoldman.com.