Rides and Races - Toronto Fixed

-7 jeeze.

Wes I noticed you had a PB superflash on the rear last time you were in - is the light bright? Superbright? Supergood?

-7 jeeze.

Wes I noticed you had a PB superflash on the rear last time you were in - is the light bright? Superbright? Supergood?

It is a good one: when I put mine on, I had some guy in a pick-up tell me it was bright, so I asked him if he was f-ing with me, but he said no. Later, I had some people on the sidewalk give me a similar comment. Seems to have lost brightness over the past 2.5 months, so it might need new batteries.

-7 jeeze.

Wes I noticed you had a PB superflash on the rear last time you were in - is the light bright? Superbright? Supergood?

Rob are you at Urbane or Bike chain today?

I've really been enjoying my current setup (front light on the shoulder strap of my backpack ... basically where my clavical is, rear light on the light loop in the back) but it seems I'm not visible from the sides at times. I've started wrapping a reflective band around each arm at the elbow but <infinite dork>does anyone know any velcro bands that also light up?</infinite dork> I really like not having to worry about my stuff getting ripped off when I'm not on the bike, but I don't want some assride side-swiping me either.

PS. Ho-ly **** was last night's ride home intense. Between the wind and the power outtage and the cold I was REALLY glad to just make it home in one piece. Riding down Queen street with only my front light to light the way was surreal. Oh, bonus points to the idiot peds who thought they'd casually saunter across the street - in the middle of a complete black-out ... while wearing black. Nice, dude(s).

I've really been enjoying my current setup (front light on the shoulder strap of my backpack ... basically where my clavical is, rear light on the light loop in the back) but it seems I'm not visible from the sides at times. I've started wrapping a reflective band around each arm at the elbow but <infinite dork>does anyone know any velcro bands that also light up?</infinite dork> I really like not having to worry about my stuff getting ripped off when I'm not on the bike, but I don't want some assride side-swiping me either.

PS. Ho-ly **** was last night's ride home intense. Between the wind and the power outtage and the cold I was REALLY glad to just make it home in one piece. Riding down Queen street with only my front light to light the way was surreal. Oh, bonus points to the idiot peds who thought they'd casually saunter across the street - in the middle of a complete black-out ... while wearing black. Nice, dude(s).

Both my front and back lights unclip from thier brackets on the frame, I just throw them in my bag whenever I lock up and at home. Too cold to leave on the bike, kills the batteries.

http://www.ledtronics.com/ds/led-band/images/LED-BAND-4UR-01.gif

http://www.ledtronics.com/ds/led-band/default.asp

hahahahaha man peeps were bad driving the whole blackout section....I scraped an aston (proudly) as he tried to sandwich me between him and a van...then he opened his window and tried to have words...I told him he was driving in the bike lane and by trying to cut back in to the car lane almost killed me...he started cussing...I told him roll up his window or hes gonna get killed (by me) window went up right quick ;)

That dog does not look pleased.

That dog does not look pleased.

Because its his owner with the armbands on his spokes.

"Safety first, guys!" ... *dog mauling*

chain drop while on a hill climb = over handlebars

good start to the day


**** son! I should check my chain as I ride with A LOT of slack...

I told him roll up his window or hes gonna get killed (by me) window went up right quick

That usually does the trick. ;)

-7 jeeze.

Wes I noticed you had a PB superflash on the rear last time you were in - is the light bright? Superbright? Supergood?

I rode with Charlie one night on the spit and his light was too bright, kept blinding me. On the rode in the rain it was extremely bright as well.

That usually does the trick. ;)

Coming out on friday night? I'll bring the 13t cog for you.

Coming out on friday night? I'll bring the 13t cog for you.

Thanks man! I wish I was but I'm leaving for Ottawa late in the afternoon on Friday so unfortunately I won't be able to partake.

Latest addition to the tool collection: http://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/stein-mini-lock/index.html

Hopefully, it'll come in handy during future ss cx/xc adventures.

sweet. Where did you get it? Shimano only I assume?

this (http://www.forbes.com/2007/11/11/burger-pizza-doughnut-forbeslife-food07-cx_de_1113extreme_slide_2.html?thisspeed=20000) is making me hungry ;)

Thanks man! I wish I was but I'm leaving for Ottawa late in the afternoon on Friday so unfortunately I won't be able to partake.

I'm heading downtown later today, anywhere I can drop it for you? Most likely hitting Manic Coffee, someone there you know?

this (http://www.forbes.com/2007/11/11/burger-pizza-doughnut-forbeslife-food07-cx_de_1113extreme_slide_2.html?thisspeed=20000) is making me hungry ;)

Dude that is so gross! I feel ill. :p

Dude that is so gross! I feel ill. :p

I know eh? Nasty...its a whole new realm of disgusting nastiness...thats a heartattack in one bite!

I'd try the bacon burger

I'd try the bacon burger

+1 Mmmhmm, yep.

Is Dangerous Dans Diner worth a visit? I've still never made it over there.

sweet. Where did you get it? Shimano only I assume?

We had one collecting dust on a shelf. I think QBP distributes them (don't quote me on that, though). Most places market them toward touring cyclists but if the tool works well it should come in handy for at-the-trailhead ss gearing changes too. We shall see ...

Oh, and apparently there's a Campagnolo one, too.

We had one collecting dust on a shelf. I think QBP distributes them (don't quote me on that, though). Most places market them toward touring cyclists but if the tool works well it should come in handy for at-the-trailhead ss gearing changes too. We shall see ...

Oh, and apparently there's a Campagnolo one, too.

Cool- touring is what I had in mine. Cassette removal tools are cheap and simple... but big and heavy!

Brad, I can't remember ... but is your *cough* beater a singlespeed or geared?

You mean L'il Hauler? It was SS once upon a time but now it's got a 48-38 on the front and 11-21 7sp on the back. Why do you ask?

I meant the actual mountain bike. Just curious.

Okay, time to go to the bank and try to get a $15k line of credit. WEE!

Nah, the mountain bike is your typical (for the time I guess) 3X8

A SS mtb is on my wish list though (along with many, many other bikes)

I'm heading downtown later today, anywhere I can drop it for you? Most likely hitting Manic Coffee, someone there you know?

That's wicked, thank you so much! If you put it in an envelope with my name on it and ask to leave it behind the counter for me that would be perfect. I know all but one person there so chances are someone I'll know will be working. ;) You can tell them the coffee is on me, too!

Okay, time to go to the bank and try to get a $15k line of credit. WEE!

Good luck! Getting the loan is the easy part. Not blowing it on bike stuff is the hard part.

PS:



It is finally available! 10 years of photos of Toronto’s Critical Mass in a book. That is how long I have been photographing CM and you while riding my bike. I have taken those photos, just over 200 of them in colour and b&w, and put them into a 9″ x 7″ softcover book of 224 pages. Follow this link to purchase yours today, http://www.lulu.com/content/1528476 If you place your order before December 4th you should have it by December 24th.

The following people contributed to the book.
Foreword by Derek Chadbourne
Edited by Rick Conroy
Contributions by (in no particular order) Martin Reis, Tammy Thorne, Roger Moore, Henry Martinuk, Tanya Quinn, Chris Carlsson, Jim Swanson, Leanne Eisen, Margaret Hastings-James, Tooker Gomberg, Paul White aka Steeker, Herb Vanden Dool, Jacob Allderdice, Brandon Zagorski

That's wicked, thank you so much! If you put it in an envelope with my name on it and ask to leave it behind the counter for me that would be perfect. I know all but one person there so chances are someone I'll know will be working. ;) You can tell them the coffee is on me, too!

*hauls ass to Manic with empty envelope > coffees for the shop on Rennick...Thanks dude! haha jk

Cool book idea, thanks for the link Brad.

Sprints tonight? I've got that ride up to 400/7 tomorrow, but I'll still drop by on the way west tonight if it's on like donkey kong.

Hey, steeker's in it! Nice.

*hauls ass to Manic with empty envelope > coffees for the shop on Rennick...Thanks dude! haha jk

Hahaha, amazing. Grab a couple of cookies for the boys while you're there.

Hahaha, amazing. Grab a couple of cookies for the boys while you're there.

Cog was left with Toby, actually forgot to put the coffee on your bill. Enjoy.

Cog was left with Toby, actually forgot to put the coffee on your bill. Enjoy.

Thanks Chris!

For anyone who is interested at all fixed trick riding - check this (http://makergo.com/shutup/?p=189) and let me know if you're interested!

Hey look at that, I found this place again. Man I miss it here. Stupid non-bike life.

Anywho...

As it stands, sprints are on - despite my saying to Will earlier they were not happening due to the awful weather we were supposed to be in the middle of. However, that being said I will try and post an update on here - and msg the Facebook group - before 8pm with my final answer.

And on that note, we're also working on a ****e weather contingency that could possibly take the shape of a bimonthly indoor event. This is of course pending some logistical issues that some of you may receive somewhat cryptic pm/email/phone call/etc's regarding. I assure you, this is not on purpose so much as my style of running with a project that is a somewhat of an incomplete thought, but so far so good :D

bimonthly? that means every 2 months..? :)


Wes I noticed you had a PB superflash on the rear last time you were in - is the light bright? Superbright? Supergood?

Yeah, it's awesome. My front 5-LED planet-bike light seems plenty bright (for being seen) as well, but it's kind of giant and hideous. :P


Thanks man! I wish I was but I'm leaving for Ottawa late in the afternoon on Friday so unfortunately I won't be able to partake.

Maybe I'll see you on the highway. I'm heading to Ottawa on Friday as well... Gonna do the cx race (@ Terry Fox Athletic Centre) on Sunday morning if you're bored. :) I assume you have a ride already, otherwise you're welcome to come along in my veehickle.

... but it seems I'm not visible from the sides at times. I've started wrapping a reflective band around each arm at the elbow but <infinite dork>does anyone know any velcro bands that also light up?</infinite dork> I really like not having to worry about my stuff getting ripped off when I'm not on the bike, but I don't want some assride side-swiping me either.


I used to put two MEC frogs on pointing out to the side off the headtube. Seemed to work pretty well from a visibility standpoint and quick like a bunny to take off.

So no Betty's for you lads on Friday then ?
We need a viable way of mounting SunGunTM aircraft landing lights.....
will be so hot as to strip paint when they drive by...one of my Dad's 4x4 nutcase buddy's put em on his rollbar.

We are on page 1337! Woo!

I picked up a superflash on lunch today and JHC it's bright. 1/2w LED is almost overkill I think. At any rate here's a PSA, Dinottes having a sale again. 200L lithium ion version + tailights. The 140L tailights is like a 3w LED or so. Still waiting for an affordable bright front light.

http://www.bikeforums.net/showpost.php?p=5704401&postcount=1
http://www.dinottelighting.com/


Seems to have lost brightness over the past 2.5 months, so it might need new batteries.

2.5 months?? HEhe. Grab the energizer recharegeable kit at Walmart $19.99, 4x 2500mah nimh rechargeables + charger. Can pickup a 4x AAA 900mah set for like $13.


Rob are you at Urbane or Bike chain today?

I'm fulltime at urbane now. Usually just dropping by bikechain during lunch or something.

Sprints tonight, anyone going? Are they still at Ontario place now?

We are on page 1337! Woo!

I picked up a superflash on lunch today and JHC it's bright. 1/2w LED is almost overkill I think. At any rate here's a PSA, Dinottes having a sale again. 200L lithium ion version + tailights. The 140L tailights is like a 3w LED or so. Still waiting for an affordable bright front light.

http://www.bikeforums.net/showpost.php?p=5704401&postcount=1
http://www.dinottelighting.com/



2.5 months?? HEhe. Grab the energizer recharegeable kit at Walmart $19.99, 4x 2500mah nimh rechargeables + charger. Can pickup a 4x AAA 900mah set for like $13.

I need an Klingon to English dictonary to read most of your posts.

Sprints tonight, anyone going? Are they still at Ontario place now?

Was at Cycle Solutions in the beaches, and was told they are off. Would someone like to confirm?

Hey look at that, I found this place again. Man I miss it here. Stupid non-bike life.

Anywho...

As it stands, sprints are on - despite my saying to Will earlier they were not happening due to the awful weather we were supposed to be in the middle of. However, that being said I will try and post an update on here - and msg the Facebook group - before 8pm with my final answer.

And on that note, we're also working on a ****e weather contingency that could possibly take the shape of a bimonthly indoor event. This is of course pending some logistical issues that some of you may receive somewhat cryptic pm/email/phone call/etc's regarding. I assure you, this is not on purpose so much as my style of running with a project that is a somewhat of an incomplete thought, but so far so good :D

bump

Is that a bump of, "yes, sprints are on. Learn to read, ******," or, "uncertain..."?

I would NEVER "learn to read" anyone...merely pushing to the front.. I checked the FB group and no mention...I'm thinkin' it's on. Anyone got's the good Dr's . digits to be certain?

ok .... I'll be uncertain for perfect clarity. :lol:

We are on page 1337! Woo!


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Well, I ain't going down to Ontario place from Vaughan Rd. w/o 100% confirmation... oh well...

We are on page 1337! Woo!


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