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DrBenway
05-21-07, 11:12 AM
Dan: I'm not scared of teh ghey. But please answer your celly or you will be. I've some serious ride to get on.

jeremywhitehorn
05-21-07, 11:28 AM
you guys and your riding on nice sunny holidays! i'm sitting around here waiting to go to work. damn work.
TRaffic Jammer
05-21-07, 11:30 AM
lol... dang Guitar Hero II for PS2 is fun...we got it for my daughter's 10th...what fun...I think I need to get a second guitar... I hear there's a wireless one.

zippered
05-21-07, 12:31 PM
yeah it's a perfect day to ride, which is exactly what makes me want to hide at home! i saw some footage of the lakeshore trails and it looked like a zoo *shudders*

so instead i'm doing some mending in the sun, and maybe go for a ride later tonight to watch fireworks.
I_bRAD
05-21-07, 02:58 PM
Don Valley today= fun. There was a billion cars in the lot at pottery road, but surprisingly it wasn't too busy at all on the trail. Either that or we just kept getting lucky windows. :)
Offhoff
05-21-07, 04:22 PM
http://cgi.ebay.ca/Vintage-Bianchi-Rekord-841-Special-bicycle_W0QQitemZ280115800735QQihZ018QQcategoryZ98084QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Opinions? Concerns? Thoughts?
fisso416
05-21-07, 04:37 PM
http://cgi.ebay.ca/Vintage-Bianchi-Rekord-841-Special-bicycle_W0QQitemZ280115800735QQihZ018QQcategoryZ98084QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Opinions? Concerns? Thoughts?

WOW that is a nice bike.
ronin2046
05-21-07, 05:17 PM
Toby and Dan shoppin' for new fixie bikes at a local bike shop... Crappy Tire! :eek:

http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/1782/cantire1xq6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/7477/cantire2np8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
cavit8
05-21-07, 05:58 PM
WTF, over.... Igor's auction
I_bRAD
05-21-07, 05:59 PM
I'm thinking of joining the eager brigade! I hope we get patches for our jackets.
Offhoff
05-21-07, 06:18 PM
So whose the joker?
http://toronto.craigslist.org/mis/335594896.html
Fuzzz
05-21-07, 06:27 PM
Between crappy tire and Kensington it seems like the crew was busy today... too bad i missed hooking up... DOH!
operator
05-21-07, 06:51 PM
http://cgi.ebay.ca/Vintage-Bianchi-Rekord-841-Special-bicycle_W0QQitemZ280115800735QQihZ018QQcategoryZ98084QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Opinions? Concerns? Thoughts?

/tear

looks like very similar to my old bianchi :(
pyze-guy
05-21-07, 06:53 PM
what was pyze-guy doing up in kingston? man, you know you're a cyclist when you recognize someone based on their bike...


I have family there and had some time to kill on Sat afternoon. Figured it would be well spent on a ride with John.

Figured out what the creaking noise was as well, turns out the left crank arm has 2 cracks in it. Crapola.

Also, I brought some vintage golf clubs from my cottage, 13 in all and there are going out in the trash next Monday night. Anyone wants to grab them for polo mallets, come and take as many as you want.

That is all.
operator
05-21-07, 07:23 PM
Figured out what the creaking noise was as well, turns out the left crank arm has 2 cracks in it. Crapola.


Jeeze, good thing you found that...
duppy.conqueror
05-21-07, 07:23 PM
So whose the joker?
http://toronto.craigslist.org/mis/335594896.html
:roflmao:
damn offhoff shes spittin mad game at you son!
Danhalen
05-21-07, 07:29 PM
Fireworks at Ontario Place at 930. I'm going there now (it's 9:30 now so you have to act fast!)

Dom and Ronin where are you guys? Give me a call. Later Sk8rs.
Fuzzz
05-21-07, 08:09 PM
I came across this set on flickr.. the guy's dedication to his conversion is impressive...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/uncle/sets/72057594126403026/
somnambulant
05-21-07, 08:15 PM
Also, I brought some vintage golf clubs from my cottage, 13 in all and there are going out in the trash next Monday night. Anyone wants to grab them for polo mallets, come and take as many as you want.

Sweet! I'm all over that.
canice
05-21-07, 08:45 PM
i think vintage clubs actually have quite a following. i read about a historic golfer's society in toronto that meets regularly to smack around some balls in full classic garb: shants, socks and tams with all wood clubs. maybe they're worth something?

not that i'm discouraging their being reinvented as bike polo mallets.
Danhalen
05-21-07, 08:51 PM
Oh man those Canadian Tire motorcycle bikes weighed like 40 pounds each! What a ridiculous idea. That guy was really mad at us for riding them through the store.

Hey Canice just out of curosity what are 'tams'? Is that a regular part of vintage golfer attire?
shapelike
05-21-07, 09:19 PM
Impressive/mundane moment: Stage 5 of the Giro, shot of Paulo Bettini with his right Sidi hanging out of his mouth (?!). Apparently his cleat had come loose, so he just took it off and kept up w/ the peloton pedaling one-footed while the mechanic in his team car tightened it up. Then he took it back and casually put it back on at speed (no holding onto the team car for this move).

Hello, massive dental bill if I tried that maneuver.
canice
05-21-07, 09:21 PM
a rose by any other name...

http://www.unionjackwear.co.uk/images/tamoshanter.jpg
pyze-guy
05-21-07, 09:22 PM
Oh man those Canadian Tire motorcycle bikes weighed like 40 pounds each! What a ridiculous idea. That guy was really mad at us for riding them through the store.

Hey Canice just out of curosity what are 'tams'? Is that a regular part of vintage golfer attire?

Tams are floppy hats. Totally a fixed requirement.
pyze-guy
05-21-07, 09:23 PM
i think vintage clubs actually have quite a following. i read about a historic golfer's society in toronto that meets regularly to smack around some balls in full classic garb: shants, socks and tams with all wood clubs. maybe they're worth something?

not that i'm discouraging their being reinvented as bike polo mallets.

Not that vintage. Wooden woods yes, but reshafted in the 1980's.
Danhalen
05-21-07, 09:44 PM
a rose by any other name...

http://www.unionjackwear.co.uk/images/tamoshanter.jpg

Ohhh ok one of those things. Nice. Is that you and your hat? It's a good look for you for sure :D
shapelike
05-21-07, 10:00 PM
"Racial Stereotype Costumes 'R' Us" ... why isn't he holding a liquor bottle?
Danhalen
05-21-07, 10:12 PM
"Racial Stereotype Costumes 'R' Us" ... why isn't he holding a liquor bottle?

He probably is. We are only looking at a headshot after all.
nerdsgirth
05-22-07, 06:14 AM
Ohhh ok one of those things. Nice. Is that you and your hat? It's a good look for you for sure :D

I saw a kid on the *centreville* Island yesterday with one of these. Just another option. oh dear.
http://cgi.ebay.com/RASTA-TAM-HAT-DREADLOCKS-DREADS-WIG-HALLOWEEN-COSTUME_W0QQitemZ160118592754QQihZ006QQcategoryZ82161QQcmdZViewItem
_iv
05-22-07, 06:58 AM
I came across this set on flickr.. the guy's dedication to his conversion is impressive...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/uncle/sets/72057594126403026/

Looks like a fine resource of inspiration for conversions.

Plus, he'll be done much sooner than the fixedgeargallery garage feature :)
The one with conversion done in 12 episodes, with one episode per month.
Dunno if the target audience has the required attention span.
nerdsgirth
05-22-07, 07:16 AM
Dunno if the target audience has the required attention span.
Agreed.

An ode to the clean bicycle http://pitchforkmedia.imeem.com/music/gUPzOT51/black_mags/
eldave
05-22-07, 07:17 AM
I am looking to buy a fixed gear wheelset, specifically, mavic cxp22s laced to formula hubs. I would prefer to get them built locally, by a good wheelbuilder, rather than take my chances with eBay. Does anyone have any suggestions as to where I should go, and how much they will probably cost?
duppy.conqueror
05-22-07, 07:21 AM
I am looking to buy a fixed gear wheelset, specifically, mavic cxp22s laced to formula hubs. I would prefer to get them built locally, by a good wheelbuilder, rather than take my chances with eBay. Does anyone have any suggestions as to where I should go, and how much they will probably cost?

Keith @ Cavern Cycles
fisso416
05-22-07, 08:20 AM
Fixie Bowling: http://www.flickr.com/photos/redridinghoodproductions/page3/

I just came across this. Where can one buy pins? even.
Shiznaz
05-22-07, 08:50 AM
:roflmao:
damn offhoff shes spittin mad game at you son!

Man your ride is so ballin' people are posting CL ads about it. Its gotta be the brake
zippered
05-22-07, 10:13 AM
what's a tam?! OMG my ears are burning! ;)

love,
tam
Shiznaz
05-22-07, 10:26 AM
I guess Brad will come up with any excuse to have you sit on his head.
iherald
05-22-07, 10:27 AM
Keith @ Cavern Cycles

+1 (I've always wanted to do that!)
Shiznaz
05-22-07, 10:29 AM
you want to sit on Brad's head?
cavernmech
05-22-07, 11:11 AM
you want to sit on Brad's head?
Hey Shiz...the cassette you gave me is a CS-M950 type P which is an 8sp. Someone has included an 11 tooth cog to appear a 9sp. It will not fit on yer hub. Give me a call ASAP.
Also which shops in these parts are equipped for King hub service..Shape? Robin?
Paging Shiznaz! Paging Shiznaz! There are a couple of other bugs too.
Shiznaz
05-22-07, 02:07 PM
Thanks K
iherald
05-22-07, 02:08 PM
Is Mike Barry, the guy who started Mariposa Cycles, the dad of Michael Berry who rides for Telekom?
TRaffic Jammer
05-22-07, 02:10 PM
Yup
iherald
05-22-07, 02:12 PM
Yup

I wonder if you buy a bike do you get a signed photo of his son?

On a related note: Are Marinoni bikes custom? I always thought they were, but the site seems to suggest that they are not.
pyze-guy
05-22-07, 02:14 PM
Sweet! I'm all over that.

This coming Monday is garbage day, come before then and take what you want.
TRaffic Jammer
05-22-07, 02:16 PM
Marinoni...used to be all hand attention all the time, but the latter part of the 20th century took care of that. While some customs can still be had, I believe it's mass made now. Not to knock what comes off the line now, but the old stuff was killer. You couldn't throw a rock in MTL in the 80's without knockin' someone off their 'Noni
iherald
05-22-07, 02:18 PM
Marinoni...used to be all hand attention all the time, but the latter part of the 20th century took care of that. While some customs can still be had, I believe it's mass made now. Not to knock what comes off the line now, but the old stuff was killer. You couldn't throw a rock in MTL in the 80's without knockin' someone off their 'Noni

I figured, since you can get a frame for $700 cnd.
Shiznaz
05-22-07, 02:18 PM
oh yeah, anyone want an 8 speed xtr cassette? Cheap cheap cheap!
I_bRAD
05-22-07, 02:19 PM
size?
TRaffic Jammer
05-22-07, 02:24 PM
not to say they aren't nice still