Rides and Races - Toronto Fixed
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jet sanchEz
06-02-07, 04:44 PM
And a hot one out there, good day for kulfi, mango shakes and paan.
Ayup, Africa hot! I biked across the city 4 times today and was covered in grit and soot when I was finally done everything, what a dirty place Toronto can be at times.
Pyze-guy, I hope you found that little something-something I left you, the wheel is exactly what I needed, thanks!
32flavs, good to chat with you again, I will pop around sometime with my friend to check out those bikes, thanks.
32flavours
06-02-07, 05:09 PM
Nice to chat with you too! Soon that beautiful Gardin frame will be rebuilt as a coaster brake bike.
Also, what the eff is with how hot it is?
LordFoo
06-02-07, 05:23 PM
Nice to chat with you too! Soon that beautiful Gardin frame will be rebuilt as a coaster brake bike.
Ooh.. Jet, you're rebuilding a Gardin? Got any pics? I'm most of the way through a conversion of my old Gardin.. will post pics when its done.
LordFoo
06-02-07, 05:29 PM
From the SSFG forum:
So I just got a chrome 07 Pista a few days ago. I haven't ridden it more than a few miles but I love the feeling of a fixed gear. The only thing is, I've been seeing some Pake bikes on the net and have been having doubt (although it's purely ascetic).
Obviously he meant aesthetic, but I like it.. sounds like a good slogan (my new sig, maybe?)
Fixed gear: It's purely ascetic.
32flavours
06-02-07, 05:34 PM
Heh, actually- I'm rebuilding a tiny 44 cm Gardin that Jet sold to me awhile ago. I first built it up as a fixie, and then sold the rear wheel to my friend, and now I'm going to rebuild it with a coaster brake. Should be sah-weet.
pyze-guy
06-02-07, 05:37 PM
Ayup, Africa hot! I biked across the city 4 times today and was covered in grit and soot when I was finally done everything, what a dirty place Toronto can be at times.
Pyze-guy, I hope you found that little something-something I left you, the wheel is exactly what I needed, thanks!
32flavs, good to chat with you again, I will pop around sometime with my friend to check out those bikes, thanks.
Glad to hear it will be used, no idea why it was pitched, seems to be in really good condition.
somnambulant
06-02-07, 05:41 PM
anyone out and about tonight? I wouldn't mind going for a spin and maybe an iced coffee/tea once it cools down a bit.. assuming that it doesn't start to rain.
pyze-guy
06-02-07, 05:47 PM
anyone out and about tonight? I wouldn't mind going for a spin and maybe an iced coffee/tea once it cools down a bit.. assuming that it doesn't start to rain.
Perhaps, I need some sleep tonight thought. Doing the 75km ride tomorrow, starts at (ugh) 6:45. Still debating to do it fixed on geared. My ego says fixed, my mind says gears.
No, no, do it fixed -- you'll be fine.
I've done it two years fixed. Just watch the first descent off the Gardiner northbound. Other than that, it's a toddle.
operator
06-02-07, 06:21 PM
Perhaps, I need some sleep tonight thought. Doing the 75km ride tomorrow, starts at (ugh) 6:45. Still debating to do it fixed on geared. My ego says fixed, my mind says gears.
The ride needs no gears. Did it last year on 75 gear inches and still pwnt the r0adies.
jeremywhitehorn
06-02-07, 06:31 PM
Perhaps, I need some sleep tonight thought. Doing the 75km ride tomorrow, starts at (ugh) 6:45. Still debating to do it fixed on geared. My ego says fixed, my mind says gears.
do us proud and ride it fixed! i'll be thinking of all of you riding the dvp tomorrow. first time in a while i haven't done the ride.
anyone out and about tonight? I wouldn't mind going for a spin and maybe an iced coffee/tea once it cools down a bit.. assuming that it doesn't start to rain.
Any thoughts of when. I thought I might go out a little later this evening as it doesn't seem to be cooling down much.
somnambulant
06-02-07, 06:45 PM
Any thoughts of when. I thought I might go out a little later this evening as it doesn't seem to be cooling down much.
No plans. Currently I'm just sitting inside with a fan blowing on me whilst playing some video games (Forza 2).
ronin2046
06-02-07, 06:45 PM
anyone out and about tonight? I wouldn't mind going for a spin and maybe an iced coffee/tea once it cools down a bit.. assuming that it doesn't start to rain.
Hey Somna,
I thought I saw your bike parked outside of the Chapters @ Richmond and John. It was a tall Urbanite with a Brooks saddle, drops with red bar tape... But it had clips and straps. Are you rockin' clips and straps?
somnambulant
06-02-07, 06:49 PM
a) neither of my brooks saddles have ever been on my urbanite
b) I haven't had red bar tape in over a year, and currently I'm rocking my flat bars
c) nope.. still going clipless
:D
pyze-guy
06-02-07, 06:53 PM
Fixed it is.
You will not regret it. Take lots of water and try not to embaress any OCP's.
ronin2046
06-02-07, 07:15 PM
a) neither of my brooks saddles have ever been on my urbanite
b) I haven't had red bar tape in over a year, and currently I'm rocking my flat bars
c) nope.. still going clipless
:D
Well, okay then. I guess it wasn't you. :o
I should have checked the missing seat binder bolt... ;)
somnambulant
06-02-07, 07:18 PM
hahah.. indeed!
sweep242
06-02-07, 07:31 PM
Fixed it is.
Hell you’re a young whipper snapper N/P (ha ha) I’ve never done it so I have no idea.
sweep242
06-02-07, 07:36 PM
http://www.makergo.com
Nice job & sweet ride.
Hey Somna,
I thought I saw your bike parked outside of the Chapters @ Richmond and John. It was a tall Urbanite with a Brooks saddle, drops with red bar tape... But it had clips and straps. Are you rockin' clips and straps?
That'd be my coworker's bike.
Shiznaz
06-02-07, 09:39 PM
Vancouver is a nice city but damn are there a tonne of crack/smack heads! Its an epidemic downtown. I already met a BFSSFG member (lyledriver) and hopefully will be going on a ride tomorrow.
PS. Go Sens!
operator
06-02-07, 09:51 PM
Me on the go train: let's see who wins
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/reciprocity/31729_06012007012_122_579lo.jpg
jyossarian
06-02-07, 10:01 PM
Holla at me if you see me on the IRO in my sig on the Heat Stroke ride tomorrow. See ya'll out there.
ronin2046
06-02-07, 10:38 PM
Me on the go train: let's see who wins
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/reciprocity/31729_06012007012_122_579lo.jpg
:roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
somnambulant
06-03-07, 06:48 AM
is that a usb memory dingdong hanging around your neck?
Pretty hilarious! It all makes for a funny story and hopefully the owner will get their seat back.
Thanks for the ride last night, dudes and dudettes, I had a great time!
Most of my shots didn't turn out all that great but I've posted up a few pics from the ride here:
http://www.makergo.com
Hey Matt... great set of picts on your blog... wish I hadn't missed the fun. Your blog post about hitting up the Leslie Street Spit has me wanting to take a roll out there... I totally forgot about that place. Thanks for the reminder!
pyze-guy
06-03-07, 10:13 AM
Nice day to ride the Don, did my 75km in just under 2:40. Was great to be considered a VIP as I got a nice lunch after, salmon, chicken roast beef, and some pasta. Protein and carbs, yummy.
Best part was the roadie who had his crank fall of his $4000 bike 0:30 seconds in. I also observed that although I was getting smoked on the decents, on the flats and all the climbs I passed 90% of the riders. Seems the full kit/gear riders like to gear way down on the climbs. Weenies.
pyze-guy
06-03-07, 10:15 AM
Holla at me if you see me on the IRO in my sig on the Heat Stroke ride tomorrow. See ya'll out there.
Missed you out there, but did see 4-5 riders on fixed bikes. We are truely gods among mortals.
Missed you out there, but did see 4-5 riders on fixed bikes. We are truely gods among mortals.
but were you riding fixed and smoking at the same time? now that would have been hilarious as you passed the roadies...
fun ride. it was entertaining when roadies smugly sail past me on descents, only to see the horrified looks on their faces when i smoke them on the climbs.
there was a guy on a kelly green track bike who got off and WALKED up a hill. for shame, dude.
SamHouston
06-03-07, 11:04 AM
fun ride. it was entertaining when roadies smugly sail past me on descents, only to see the horrified looks on their faces when i smoke them on the climbs.
there was a guy on a kelly green track bike who got off and WALKED up a hill. for shame, dude.
lol, poor dude! While I've never done that myself I have seen the agony of folks that chose the wrong gearing for themselves or their terrain, seen guys come to a dead stop after they've lost all the momentum , then onto their feet for the walk of shame
jyossarian
06-03-07, 11:07 AM
I also observed that although I was getting smoked on the decents, on the flats and all the climbs I passed 90% of the riders. Seems the full kit/gear riders like to gear way down on the climbs. Weenies.
Yeah, that always happens. Got passed by pretty much everybody on the downhills, but passed almost everybody on the climbs and I suck at climbing. Also had a couple wobbly roadies in front of me at the hairpin after we exited at Jameson at the end of the ride. They unclipped and took the hairpin wide and slow, so I took it tight and passed them on the inside.
By far, this was the coolest bike setup I saw today.
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1249/527810579_66de1ba94b.jpg
BTW, anyone see that woman down on the DVP South? When I passed, the cops and medics were there and she was covered up w/ a piece of plastic and her ride partner was cradling her head. Hope she's ok.
somnambulant
06-03-07, 12:05 PM
Had a good ride up the Humber with Brad/Tams today too. Lovely day for it. Totaled about 65k. Hope everyone had fun on The Other Ride. :)
LordFoo
06-03-07, 12:13 PM
fun ride. it was entertaining when roadies smugly sail past me on descents, only to see the horrified looks on their faces when i smoke them on the climbs.
there was a guy on a kelly green track bike who got off and WALKED up a hill. for shame, dude.
To be fair, if that's the same guy I saw walking up to York Mills, I asked if he was ok.. he said he had a mechanical (flat, I think) and was walking up + hopping on the subway. He passed me on the way back south (I was riding with the wife at a slower pace for the ride), so I guess someone helped him fix it.
Next year - gonna do it fixed!
LordFoo
06-03-07, 12:17 PM
Best part was the roadie who had his crank fall of his $4000 bike 0:30 seconds in.
This guy? (http://bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=305195) Not a $4000 dollar bike, but pretty sad nonetheless...
EDIT: Left crank arm? One legged intervals up the don!
operator
06-03-07, 12:19 PM
is that a usb memory dingdong hanging around your neck?
Only the serious cs geeks do that. Mine is an mp3 player :P
BTW, anyone see that woman down on the DVP South? When I passed, the cops and medics were there and she was covered up w/ a piece of plastic and her ride partner was cradling her head. Hope she's ok.
Saw 2 incidents with ambulances. Ride for heart = ride and watch the F out. Had some moron kid swerve into me right at the very end just when I thought I got away without an accident.
2.5m wide lane with speeds < 3kph, barriers on one side, curb on the other = disaster waiting to happen when occupied by nubs who can't ride a straight line.
P.S I loved the little kids on bikes
Offhoff
06-03-07, 12:23 PM
Alright so I'm going to be stripping my Jamie Roy soon, because I hate decals. I'm taking it down to baremetal, pinstriping with (hopefully) glow-in-the-dark pain and then clearcoating it.
The question is could I smooth out the welds at the joints? I've asked a few metal working persons and they all say the same thing "It should be fine, but I wouldn't do it without the manufacturer sayings its ok" So i'm going to call Tony on monday and ask. But if there are opinions for you guys I'd love to hear them too.
Oh and what size cone wrenches do I need to repack a campag record hub from the early-mid 90s
Had a good ride up the Humber with Brad/Tams today too. Lovely day for it. Totaled about 65k. Hope everyone had fun on The Other Ride. :)
Fun ride! I'm just over 3K kms for the year now :)
MattRennick
06-03-07, 01:06 PM
Hey Matt... great set of picts on your blog... wish I hadn't missed the fun. Your blog post about hitting up the Leslie Street Spit has me wanting to take a roll out there... I totally forgot about that place. Thanks for the reminder!
Thanks dude! Yeah, Tommy Thompson rules - the roads are a little rough right now but they're working on it - soon that'll be a great spot!
zippered
06-03-07, 01:40 PM
i don't often get the chance to do the humber past kipling. nice to be away from traffic; and everything is so lush and green. my back was really slowing me down the last 15kms or so.
speaking of which, did you get my email about tomorrow mike/shapelike?
oh and since i didn't get to say 'bye, have a nice night, wes!
Alright so I'm going to be stripping my Jamie Roy soon, because I hate decals. I'm taking it down to baremetal, pinstriping with (hopefully) glow-in-the-dark pain and then clearcoating it.
The question is could I smooth out the welds at the joints? I've asked a few metal working persons and they all say the same thing "It should be fine, but I wouldn't do it without the manufacturer sayings its ok" So i'm going to call Tony on monday and ask. But if there are opinions for you guys I'd love to hear them too.
Oh and what size cone wrenches do I need to repack a campag record hub from the early-mid 90s
Last I heard the IRO frames are all powder coated and then clear coated. You may have a heck of a time getting the powder coat off (maybe...). I think Ryan and Keith were talking about it a few weeks ago and Ryan decided not to take the repainting plunge...
Thanks dude! Yeah, Tommy Thompson rules - the roads are a little rough right now but they're working on it - soon that'll be a great spot!
Yeah I rode it this afternoon.. it's a wild place. Kinda wished I had my MTB with me instead of the fixie. Looked like there was a bunch of single track hidden just off to the side of the main road. Surprisingly there were a lot of people out there on bikes and hiking.
I can't help but think there are a lot of hidden spots throughout the city... would be worth it to try and find a few more of the hidden gems for the next time we all roll around as a big group.
nerdsgirth
06-03-07, 02:06 PM
Anyone know of any 1 or 2 room apts. opening up? Westside in the Bloor to Davenport area? PM Thanks.
somnambulant
06-03-07, 02:08 PM
oh and since i didn't get to say 'bye, have a nice night, wes!
Buh-bye! :) I got in the zone in that last section and totally blew past the overpass and didn't realize until I was well past it. Whoops! I hope that wasn't too rude. :P
We'll have to do another ride soon, that was fun.
pyze-guy
06-03-07, 02:15 PM
This guy? (http://bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=305195) Not a $4000 dollar bike, but pretty sad nonetheless...
EDIT: Left crank arm? One legged intervals up the don!
That was him, I mean I feel for the guy, but check your gear before the ride.
pyze-guy
06-03-07, 02:27 PM
but were you riding fixed and smoking at the same time? now that would have been hilarious as you passed the roadies...
I thought about it on a climb no hands, but my matches were in the back pocket of my shorts and well, lets leave it at that.
MattRennick
06-03-07, 02:45 PM
By far, this was the coolest bike setup I saw today.
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1249/527810579_66de1ba94b.jpg
I thought I posted this already but I guess I must have just "previewed" it instead.
There was a dude riding fixed pulling a Chariot with a kid in it - it was pretty rad.
http://www.makergo.com/shutup/images/06_03_2007/chariot.jpg
I've also posted a few pics from the ride, but nothing all that spectacular / particularly relevant to anyone outside my circle of friends. :) http://www.makergo.com
http://www.makergo.com/shutup/images/06_03_2007/chariot.jpg
Talk about a good workout...
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