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Yes, I put the extra hand in the freezer, never know when I might need it. The levers are relatively jit proof as they're 2004 and so can be retrofitted to 10 speed. Not as bling as buying 10 speed new from the store, but I've never been one to feel the need for bling. I prefer to use my cash for other things...
The pinarello build is almost complete... rear derailleur is in the mail, front is closing on ebay, and if I can get the Chris King headset without someone sniping me, I'll be pretty much set.
iherald
06-15-07, 09:04 AM
My roommate is getting new wheels for his mountain bike to make them more road worthy. If I put a road cassette on (12-24 or something) is that going to cause huge problems with either his derailer or chain since he currently has an 11-32?
He wants to be able to switch the wheels depending upon whether he is going off road or on.
My roommate is getting new wheels for his mountain bike to make them more road worthy. If I put a road cassette on (12-24 or something) is that going to cause huge problems with either his derailer or chain since he currently has an 11-32?
He wants to be able to switch the wheels depending upon whether he is going off road or on.
I have an 11-23 on my "city" bike which is an old mountain bike without any problems. He might have to tweak the rear derailleur a bit when swapping wheels but no big deal.
You should be able to buy one without splicing it yourself, Active surplus probably has them. How many drives do you have in there? I've got 2 drives, a DVD, CD and floppy drive powered in my box...
Problem solved. The guy I got it from has a cable for me... he just forgot to give it to me. For now I just stole the power from my floppy drive, I don't think I'll be needing that anytime soon. :)
2wheelsgood
06-15-07, 09:14 AM
does anybody here have a copy of this (http://www.thecollectivefilm.com/roam/index_roam.html)?
somnambulant
06-15-07, 09:17 AM
does anybody here have a copy of this (http://www.thecollectivefilm.com/roam/index_roam.html)?
Check at Cycle Therapy and/or Velotique. They both have rental libraries.
sweep242
06-15-07, 09:28 AM
Or if you’re familiar with bit torrent's you could D/L it & don’t feel guilty about it.
http://torrentspy.com/search.asp?h=&query=roam
does anybody here have a copy of this (http://www.thecollectivefilm.com/roam/index_roam.html)?
Yes.. it is AMAZING!
DrBenway
06-15-07, 10:18 AM
I'm pretty sure there are some web designer types on here - since you just said so. Not sure if any of you are looking for such work, but we're currently hiring:
http://www.muchmusic.com/aboutus/cooljobs/
I'd prefer to stay away from using any sort of head hunter types so I'm digging through resumes. If you have one, fit the bill and are interested, I'd love to get you in for an interview.
Being a bike fan is a definite plus as you'll be interviewed by myself and Fuzzz :D
shapelike
06-15-07, 10:23 AM
Well, if anyone sees a mid-30s white dude in black jeans/t-shirt/ball cap on a bright red Lemond Tourmalet road bike, looking generically sketchy and not exactly in roadie scum attire please call the cops and us here at the shop (416) 778-6473. The bike is stolen and was seen heading west on Queen St. this morning (all the usual suspects and everyone I know at other shops has been contacted).
PS. He/they had the proper tools to cleanly remove multiple locks from multiple doors. Yay.
nerdsgirth
06-15-07, 10:43 AM
does anybody here have a copy of this (http://www.thecollectivefilm.com/roam/index_roam.html)?
I'll bring the popcorn!
2wheelsgood
06-15-07, 10:52 AM
head hunter types
you should flip your avatar upside down. then you'll look like a bat. it will be awesome.
TRaffic Jammer
06-15-07, 11:52 AM
Well, if anyone sees a mid-30s white dude in black jeans/t-shirt/ball cap on a bright red Lemond Tourmalet road bike, looking generically sketchy and not exactly in roadie scum attire please call the cops and us here at the shop (416) 778-6473. The bike is stolen and was seen heading west on Queen St. this morning (all the usual suspects and everyone I know at other shops has been contacted).
PS. He/they had the proper tools to cleanly remove multiple locks from multiple doors. Yay.
Ripped off from the shop?
SAfety!!!!
iherald
06-15-07, 12:24 PM
http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=M1250
Shimano SPD-SL (PD-R540) Team Pedals
I totally want to get pedals that match my Rabobank helmet!
TRaffic Jammer
06-15-07, 12:27 PM
suuuuuuweet!!!
I'll be up at the memorial ride at 7:30 tonight. Some more information on the man who was killed:
The cyclist who died on Bayview was apparently an avid cyclist, always wore a helmet, and a strong advocate for safe cycling He had planned a bike safety course for his colleagues at Sanofi for next week. His funeral was this morning, and the chief police commisioner attended along with many police officers, as his wife is a police officer. One of his 4 children wrote a song for her Dad and sang it at the funeral.
He was apparently run over by the wheels of the trailer of the dump truck, which was carrying on going directly southbound just after coming off the 401. The driver didn't know about it until another motorist somehow drew their attention and they then stopped once they'd seen what had happened in the mirror.
I'll be up at the memorial ride at 7:30 tonight.
I think the ride starts at 6 actually. I believe the memorial is at 7:30. Maybe email martino or darren for better info?
somnambulant
06-15-07, 01:27 PM
from Martino's blog:
Memorial Ride for Cyclist killed on Bayview Avenue
Cyclist will depart for a memorial ride this Friday, June 15 at 6 pm. Sharp.
We'll meet at Bloor & Spadina. The ride will stop over at York Mills Subway Station at 7 pm before heading to Bayview Avenue for the memorial. Tentatively scheduled for 7:30. Please bring flowers.
operator
06-15-07, 02:34 PM
The cyclist who died on Bayview was apparently an avid cyclist, always wore a helmet, and a strong advocate for safe cycling .
RIP
cavernmech
06-15-07, 02:38 PM
My roommate is getting new wheels for his mountain bike to make them more road worthy. If I put a road cassette on (12-24 or something) is that going to cause huge problems with either his derailer or chain since he currently has an 11-32?
He wants to be able to switch the wheels depending upon whether he is going off road or on.
If he is going to switch between road wheels and mtn wheels he will prolly have issues with the brakes.
somnambulant
06-15-07, 02:51 PM
If he is going to switch between road wheels and mtn wheels he will prolly have issues with the brakes.
I think they're both 26" wheels.. one with narrow tires and a road cassette, the other with fat tires and a mtn cassette. Would that still affect the brakes? I think there might have been a mention of running discs on both as well.
DrBenway
06-15-07, 03:11 PM
you should flip your avatar upside down. then you'll look like a bat. it will be awesome.
In an attempt to up the awesome, it is so. :D
As you were.
I think the ride starts at 6 actually. I believe the memorial is at 7:30. Maybe email martino or darren for better info?
Yes, sorry, I meant I'll be at the memorial at 7:30... With experiences of the past, apart from the exceptionally large turnout for the ride for Ryan Charriere, it's typically a small group that just rides to the locale.
ronin2046
06-15-07, 06:03 PM
Anyone up for tacos?
http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/2996/mashtacobr4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Well at least he seems to be happy about it
operator
06-15-07, 06:40 PM
Haha, nice photoshop?
ronin2046
06-15-07, 07:01 PM
Haha, nice photoshop?
No dude, it's the real deal.
They were doing these crazy Evil Knievel jumps and the dude (Kyle) tacoed his rim.
Deep V no less... :)
Ill Mitch
06-15-07, 07:35 PM
Anyone know of a nice downtown 2 bdrm place for about $1200 or less a month, preferably in this (http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1051280) area?
1st floor of a house would be ideal.
jeremywhitehorn
06-15-07, 09:11 PM
next time any of you guys decide to put an order into misfit psycles for anything let me know and we can split shipping or what have you; i'm interested in a pair of their "fu2 bars". provided none of our friendly bike shop employee friends can order them in for me...
jeremywhitehorn
06-15-07, 09:12 PM
Anyone know of a nice downtown 2 bdrm place for about $1200 or less a month, preferably in this (http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1051280) area?
1st floor of a house would be ideal.
shouldn't be hard to find cheap rents in that neigbourhood. even cheaper if you go further west along bloor.
cavernmech
06-16-07, 07:33 AM
I think they're both 26" wheels.. one with narrow tires and a road cassette, the other with fat tires and a mtn cassette. Would that still affect the brakes? I think there might have been a mention of running discs on both as well.
It totally depends upon the rims. If they are the same then it might not be a prob. If the wheels use different width/profile rims then the brakes will almost certainly need to be tweaked between switches.
SamHouston
06-16-07, 07:38 AM
Anyone know of a nice downtown 2 bdrm place for about $1200 or less a month, preferably in this (http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1051280) area?
1st floor of a house would be ideal.
I might know of a $1200, I don'tknow the price actually, just that peace & quiet are required, no loud music, that sort of thing, and I'm not sure of how many bedrooms, but it's the first floor and the basement, so probably it's 2 bedroom
SamHouston
06-16-07, 07:40 AM
I might know of a $1200, I don'tknow the price actually, just that peace & quiet are required, no loud music, that sort of thing, and I'm not sure of how many bedrooms, but it's the first floor and the basement, so probably it's 2 bedroom
re-reading that it seems I have no information on the place I'm thinking of, but there is a first floor 2-bedroom on Christie just across the street from Fiesta Farms, ph# on the sign, it's in your price range most likely and is a cycling house, mud porch parking. Directly across from fiesta farms is kind of nice too
somnambulant
06-16-07, 12:03 PM
mmm... lovely morning for a long ride out of the city. Just got back from this morning's bike rally training ride. I haven't logged too many km's on the road bike this year because of all the mountain biking, so I wasn't sure how 97km would feel. Verdict: like buttah. I think all the road riding last year helped the mountain biking, and all the mountain biking so far this year has really helped my road riding. Good times.
Now to go wash off 3.5hrs worth of grime. :P
duppy.conqueror
06-16-07, 08:36 PM
mmm... lovely morning for a long ride out of the city. Just got back from this morning's bike rally training ride. I haven't logged too many km's on the road bike this year because of all the mountain biking, so I wasn't sure how 97km would feel. Verdict: like buttah. I think all the road riding last year helped the mountain biking, and all the mountain biking so far this year has really helped my road riding. Good times.
Now to go wash off 3.5hrs worth of grime. :P
noice...97kms...
I went and sprinted down on leslie street spit yesterday after a very safe safety meeting...did the same this morning...although my body was much less willing...
mmm... lovely morning for a long ride out of the city. Just got back from this morning's bike rally training ride. I haven't logged too many km's on the road bike this year because of all the mountain biking, so I wasn't sure how 97km would feel. Verdict: like buttah. I think all the road riding last year helped the mountain biking, and all the mountain biking so far this year has really helped my road riding. Good times.
Now to go wash off 3.5hrs worth of grime. :P
97 km, oh boy, must have been tough.
Why is it Tovi is the only one of you slackers with the balls to come out for the Donut or any local racing?
duppy.conqueror
06-16-07, 09:05 PM
97 km, oh boy, must have been tough.
Why is it Tovi is the only one of you slackers with the balls to come out for the Donut or any local racing?
sprints are coming JIT...gotta fixed to ride? or are you all talk?
somnambulant
06-16-07, 09:50 PM
97 km, oh boy, must have been tough.
Why is it Tovi is the only one of you slackers with the balls to come out for the Donut or any local racing?
So we can find out who you are through Tovi? Awesome. Good to know. Expect to meet me.
I know I'm totally falling for troll bait, but seriously, what is your ****ing problem?
Gentlemen, please. The blocking function is useless if you keep quoting this chump. I'd rather read one of Merton's posts...
operator
06-16-07, 10:12 PM
Merton, LAWL.
pyze-guy
06-16-07, 10:17 PM
I miss Mertons posts, they were priceless.
pyze-guy
06-16-07, 10:50 PM
So sweep, by my estimation we did about 40km.
shapelike
06-17-07, 05:53 AM
97 km, oh boy, must have been tough.
Why is it Tovi is the only one of you slackers with the balls to come out for the Donut or any local racing?
It almost sounds like he's lonely ... poor lil' guy.
duppy.conqueror
06-17-07, 08:00 AM
... poor lil' guy.
thats prolly why hes lonely ;)
sweep242
06-17-07, 08:52 AM
So sweep, by my estimation we did about 40km.
Felt like more but a good ride for sure it’s a nice stretch of road to ride, with the water front and all. Not many silly looking rodie's eather.
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1043/558494888_be27bc7fa3_b.jpg
duppy.conqueror
06-17-07, 09:21 AM
nice one!!!
I wanna get out there and go for a ride!! dammit...looks wicked out there!
pyze-guy
06-17-07, 09:45 AM
Excellent ride. Not too much traffic, cool breeze from the lake, the good life.
Felt like more but a good ride for sure it’s a nice stretch of road to ride, with the water front and all. Not many silly looking rodie's eather.
neat, what kind of fork is IRO sporting?
Danhalen
06-17-07, 12:19 PM
neat, what kind of fork is IRO sporting?
Hmm looks like maybe a salad fork? Pyze/Jeremy? :rolleyes:
(Seriously though it does look pretty cool!)
Hmm looks like maybe a salad fork? Pyze/Jeremy? :rolleyes:
(Seriously though it does look pretty cool!)
That was weak Dan.. I expect alot more from you...
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