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operator
03-20-06, 12:51 PM
I got my pair from this guy:
http://cgi.ebay.ca/New-Tektro-Comfort-Road-Bike-Caliper-Brakes-Silver_W0QQitemZ7227275806QQcategoryZ42331QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
I'm happy with them, but I don't think they work any better than nice oldschool single pivots if you can find them.
Really? Damn... That was the primary reason I wanted to get new dual pivots, for increased stopping power. The v-brakes on my mtb don't really compare to my road brakes :/
Also did you get slapped with customs/duties on that from the ebay guy?
I'm coming down for CM if it isn't -3994939degrees. OR if we're going to get beer afterwards and/or sample the herbal stuff.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/reciprocity/velocity_deep_v_red_a.jpg
Also looking for those in 700c format ^ Velocity deep v's. They were going for like $50 pair on ebay.
ventolin
03-20-06, 12:52 PM
Not nearly as oldschool, but I'm currently very much enjoying "Dr. Octagon - Dr. Octagonecologyst". This album never ceases to amaze me with it's rediculousness. :)
That album's BADASS. Have to say that my fave incarnation is Dr. DOOOM though - first come first served is f***ing amazing.
somnambulant
03-20-06, 12:55 PM
Very low bust factor unless you're riding like an ass or disobey our escort. :P Might want to bring a light (or lights) if you don't normally rock 'em, but that's about it.
I've never understood the bell thing. I find my voice works a whole lot better than a little bell! It's nice to have a bell if you're too shy to talk/yell, but I don't see why it should be required by law.
ventolin
03-20-06, 12:58 PM
Really? Damn... That was the primary reason I wanted to get new dual pivots, for increased stopping power.
I've got a Shimano 600 single on one of my bikes, and a 105 dual on my other bike, and the dual pivot is definitely 'grabbier', but it's more sensitive to adjustment. On the flip side, it also depends on the lever you're using - I've tried both standard road levers (old 600 SLR levers) and a tektro tt lever, and the tt lever definitely seems to give you more leverage than grabbing the road levers from the hoods, so I run the road levers with the stronger brake, and vice versa to even it all out.
TRaffic Jammer
03-20-06, 01:00 PM
Word to the herbology.....hmmm I'll need to find a place to go BEFORE the CM but AFTER work, and of course some beers afterwards. I'll check with the administrator..(my lovely wife) and we'll see. Somnambulant....any chance of getting operator arrested? Just for giggles mind you, nothing malicious.
where does it all end? I concur with the bell silliness, but if I'm going to goto CM I must avoid tickets if possible. Lights ..jacket all good.... bell.... i can do. Listening to our escorts...I don't know..lol... as long they don't try to split the group up by making us sit at lights.
darkmother
03-20-06, 01:10 PM
Really? Damn... That was the primary reason I wanted to get new dual pivots, for increased stopping power. The v-brakes on my mtb don't really compare to my road brakes :/
Also did you get slapped with customs/duties on that from the ebay guy?
The dual pivots will have a little more stopping power than single, but I didn't find the difference was all that dramatic. The V-brakes on my MTB definately have a higher mechanical advantage.
I can't remember if I got slapped with any charges or not-it was over a year ago when I bought them. Usually it is not bad if you get it shipped USPS. A lot of times it slips through with nothing that way.
veteran_youth
03-20-06, 01:25 PM
Ive got some old Dura-ace single pivots sans barrel adjusters if anyone wants them..........PM me and we can make a deal!
Andrew
operator
03-20-06, 01:31 PM
where does it all end? I concur with the bell silliness, but if I'm going to goto CM I must avoid tickets if possible. Lights ..jacket all good.... bell.... i can do. Listening to our escorts...I don't know..lol... as long they don't try to split the group up by making us sit at lights.
Don't worry too much about that. As long as you don't get (c0ps) attention by doing something stupid or annoying they won't hassle you. Last cm they let us go through red lights and stuff.
I am not putting a bell on my bike.
**** that ****.
somnambulant
03-20-06, 01:43 PM
as long they don't try to split the group up by making us sit at lights.
I would tend to say that's generally the rule, but there have been exceptions as (marked for death) operator mentioned.
Traffic Jammer: Where abouts do you work again?
I'm definitely up for meeting before AND after for some beer and/or coffee and/or etc. I just work at Bay & Davenport, so the CM meetup spot is pretty close to me. We could be up around here someplace beforehand for a coffee, and then hang out after for a while.
TRaffic Jammer
03-20-06, 01:44 PM
I'll put a bell on, anything beyond that they're gonna have to catch me first....lol
Can't get enough of my Sugar Crisps....lol
jeremywhitehorn
03-20-06, 01:51 PM
[QUOTE=operator]Also did you get slapped with customs/duties on that from the ebay guy?QUOTE]
ask him to write "gift" on the canada customs form. but, if the package is big enough (wheels, frames) they open it anyway and charge you duty. i once payed $20 duty on a bike frame i paid $12 for.
BTW - i fail to see how antiquated single pivots stop as well as modern dual pivots. the only older brakes that can match modern dual pivots are those old mafac racer centre-pulls.
Offhoff
03-20-06, 01:57 PM
FYI writing gift on a canada customs forms for ebay can and will get you charged these days. Customs and Transport Canada are really trying to cut down on such things and have become much more attuned to such thing. So if you do it and end up having to go to court don't say you weren't warned. Just a warning from a guy with a friend at Customs Canada
TRaffic Jammer
03-20-06, 01:57 PM
Cuz old school is always better you young whipper snapper....lol
jeremywhitehorn
03-20-06, 02:05 PM
FYI writing gift on a canada customs forms for ebay can and will get you charged these days. Customs and Transport Canada are really trying to cut down on such things and have become much more attuned to such thing. So if you do it and end up having to go to court don't say you weren't warned. Just a warning from a guy with a friend at Customs Canada
how can canada customs prove something isn't a gift (aside from the fact that there is a receipt in the package)?
Offhoff
03-20-06, 02:09 PM
Umm because nearly every ebay transaction includes, as you've already realized, a receipt. Plus they can just contact the sender and ask them and I bet they are not going to remeber to lie to save your butt.
TRaffic Jammer
03-20-06, 02:10 PM
FYI writing gift on a canada customs forms for ebay can and will get you charged these days. Customs and Transport Canada are really trying to cut down on such things and have become much more attuned to such thing. So if you do it and end up having to go to court don't say you weren't warned. Just a warning from a guy with a friend at Customs Canada
Strange how quickly they can move when some possible revenue is at stake, let's use the taxpayers dollars to drag the taxpayers sorry ass to court. Duty from stuff bought off the web, ridiculous. Talk about paying attention to the wrong problem in customs.
TRaffic Jammer
03-20-06, 02:15 PM
This is a test of thread killing ......
http://img489.imageshack.us/img489/8607/bulletholeglass4tu.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Please continue about with your normal business
gokiburi
03-20-06, 02:22 PM
I'm definitely up for meeting before AND after for some beer and/or coffee and/or etc. I just work at Bay & Davenport, so the CM meetup spot is pretty close to me. We could be up around here someplace beforehand for a coffee, and then hang out after for a while.
i need my critical-mass cherry popped ASAP.. it's just that i can never make that ridiculous 6pm start. i guess everyone is done work by 5pm or just cut out early?? thanks for the doc-octagon suggestions.. been meaning to hit that.
TRaffic Jammer
03-20-06, 02:34 PM
gokiburi you work off hours?.... this will be my first time as well....I'm kinda nervous but I know my bike loves me so it'll be ok..... I actually get off at 5 that week .....cool. I'm at Yogne/Queen could maybe leave a bit earlier....
somnambulant.... double sword day....? hahahahaha
somnambulant
03-20-06, 02:52 PM
ps. isn't CM next week, not this week? Or did I just misunderstand. This Friday is the 24th, next Friday is the 31st. Isn't CM the last Friday of every month?
TRaffic Jammer
03-20-06, 03:00 PM
yes...next week
eyefloater
03-20-06, 03:09 PM
On the topic of Doom-related mcs, MF DOOM (and his umpteen million aliases) is a personal favourite of mine.
See:
- Danger Doom - The Mouse and the Mask (MF DOOM and Danger Mouse)
- Madvillain - Madvillainy (MF DOOM and Madlib)
- MF DOOM - Operation: Doomsday (MF DOOM circa 1999)
- Viktor Vaughn - Vaudeville Villain (MF DOOM alias circa 2003)
eyefloater
03-20-06, 03:12 PM
Any of you prospective CM'ers have a cell phone? I'll be working until 7pm next Friday in all likelihood, but then I can kick it over to wherever you guys are on the ride. No hurry, but as it gets closer to the date let me know your cell # please if you plan on heading to CM.
Edit: got my spell on.
veteran_youth
03-20-06, 03:29 PM
Do not forget King Geedorah (2003)
and also the KMD albums (early 90's), Black Bastards for best rap album of all time!
Operation Doomsday rules. I was gonna post up that Doom rules in general but am even happier now that someone beat me to it!
Andrew
32flavours
03-20-06, 03:48 PM
Also, the original PC game Doom rules hardcore. Many a night my young self was scared by the giant brainy pink monster that went "crunk crunk".
somnambulant
03-20-06, 03:50 PM
The whole concept of Danger Doom seems really lame to me, hence I've avoided it so far. But people keep saying it's good, so maybe I should just give it a go. :)
Also, ok, next Friday, that's better. Also for (later) that night: if anyone's into MSTRKRFT, I'm going with two lady-friends of mine. :)
TRaffic Jammer
03-20-06, 04:07 PM
danger doom, MSTRKRFT....have I lasped into such a state of oldster lameness, that I have no clue what the hell you're talking about?
TRaffic Jammer
03-20-06, 04:09 PM
Any of you prospective CM'ers have a cell phone? I'll be working until 7pm next Friday in all likelihood, but then I can kick it over to wherever you guys are on the ride. No hurry, but as it gets closer to the date let me know your cell # please if you plan on heading to CM.
Edit: got my spell on.
He just wants our digits. :p
eyefloater
03-20-06, 04:26 PM
Somna, watch what you say about that Danger Doom Album - my pimp hand is strong.
I'll put a bell on, anything beyond that they're gonna have to catch me first....lol
Can't get enough of my Sugar Crisps....lol
See, and I like my bell. A friendly reminder to peds and rolling slackers to stay out of my way on the rare occasion I go down a bike path. And allows me to sneak up behind people on my near silent fixie and scream "Ice cream man" while frantically ringing the bell. Gets some interesting reactions, particularly from small children.
On the issue of ebay, I've been dinged anyway when things are marked gift; you can't control what the sender put on it. I ask them to put the purchase price, rather than the value on it and to ensure it's marked made in USA if possible. The last Fuji I bought was made in the USA :D
Offhoff
03-20-06, 04:36 PM
The worst is when the cops set up on Beverley or worse on Stephanie at the T intersection at the top of John. I've seen them sit there dinging bicyclists for rolling stops. The worst of the worst is apparently if you get a moving violation on your bike it can effect you car insurance, might just be a rumor, I certainly don't want to find out. Its bad enough being under 25 and being insured I don't want to think about what would happen if I had some points on my license.
TRaffic Jammer
03-20-06, 05:04 PM
Oh yes you can lose point off your license for moving violations on your bike.
Totally makes me wanna bolt then..lol
gokiburi
03-20-06, 05:06 PM
gokiburi you work off hours?.... this will be my first time as well....I'm kinda nervous but I know my bike loves me so it'll be ok..... I actually get off at 5 that week .....cool. I'm at Yogne/Queen could maybe leave a bit earlier....
somnambulant.... double sword day....? hahahahaha
the leg-irons comes on at 10am and it usually takes me until 7pm(at the earliest) before i manage to break/pick the shackle. not really off-hours, just longer than usual. actually, who am i kidding, it sucks donkey balls. i'm enslaved at king/spadina.
TRaffic Jammer
03-20-06, 05:27 PM
I don't think it's a critical mass unless you can't get us all into the same bar afterwards....lol
eyefloater
03-20-06, 06:05 PM
Post-CM bar trip = oh hells ya.
TRaffic Jammer
03-20-06, 06:07 PM
including the cops..... So how's that for an idea, drinks afterwards, somewhere not 10 bucks a beer? In a place I don't have to sit outside. lol Suggestions? I don't do alot of afterwork drinkin', heck don't do much drinkin' at all these days.
somnambulant
03-20-06, 06:30 PM
we could always do the Sneaky Dee's we talked about before... ?
Shiznaz
03-20-06, 06:34 PM
I have several kool keith and MF doom songs memorized word for word. Why? Because I've listened to the damn albums a thousand times. Hell I could probably recite you half the ultramegnetic albums. Wierd rappers are just so fresh!
PS. Get off my elevator
TRaffic Jammer
03-20-06, 06:41 PM
Shiz I think you're av is having far too good a time.
TRaffic Jammer
03-20-06, 06:42 PM
Shiz I think your av is having far too good a time.
operator
03-20-06, 06:42 PM
Oh yes you can lose point off your license for moving violations on your bike.
Totally makes me wanna bolt then..lol
That usually only happens if you give them your drivers license. When you are asked for ID on your bike, you do not need to produce your drivers license. If you do and you get points, take it to court.
Or so i've heard.
TRaffic Jammer
03-20-06, 06:55 PM
They run your name through the laptop in the car, license is listed, NEVER HAND IT OVER, then it's up to the discretion of the officer, so always be polite to the man. lol
I always hand over my ohip card
operator
03-20-06, 06:59 PM
we could always do the Sneaky Dee's we talked about before... ?
If that's cheap, yeah. Also this is like two weeks away. You got my hopes up.
operator
03-20-06, 07:07 PM
The worst is when the cops set up on Beverley or worse on Stephanie at the T intersection at the top of John. I've seen them sit there dinging bicyclists for rolling stops. The worst of the worst is apparently if you get a moving violation on your bike it can effect you car insurance, might just be a rumor, I certainly don't want to find out. Its bad enough being under 25 and being insured I don't want to think about what would happen if I had some points on my license.
I got nailed at yonge/bloor for right turn on red last year. That was gay.
sr20det
03-20-06, 07:11 PM
yea! their laptops are so cool. saw em' do it up close and personal last week.
just say your not carrying any ID if your biking.
and try to ride away any chance you get. :)
that'd do you good. and possibly save your hiney.
sr20det
03-20-06, 07:14 PM
I got nailed at yonge/bloor for right turn on red last year. That was gay.
yea, gay cops.
http://www.howardcruse.com/portfolio/illustrations/gaycop.jpg
Offhoff
03-20-06, 07:15 PM
Riding away = resisting arrest. I'll take a moving violation over a felony charge anyday.
veteran_youth
03-20-06, 07:16 PM
Shiz we have much to talk about next ride...........
It's funny, I guess you can't really look at someone and guess "hey, you're a Doom fan aren't you?"
Andrew
Beware the grocer when you press'em with your thumbs though,
See no grocer wants bruised plumbs yo,
Once bruised one time tis forgotten,
And once the plumbs is rotten,
The skins'll cut your gums
At the corner store a sign reads 'for sale'
Plumbskinzz fruit cocktail
Only ones runnin to the corner: pale males
Open all night them corner plumbskinzz is stale
Zeb-love-x (aka MF Doom) of KMD, 'plumbskinzz'
operator
03-20-06, 07:29 PM
... dp.
operator
03-20-06, 07:35 PM
yea! their laptops are so cool. saw em' do it up close and personal last week.
just say your not carrying any ID if your biking.
and try to ride away any chance you get. :)
that'd do you good. and possibly save your hiney.
Hah. That's nice until you realize they can hold you until they id you.
And riding away = arrestamania.
if anyone's into MSTRKRFT, I'm going with two lady-friends of mine.
I am interested in the latter... kthx.
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