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operator
11-30-07, 07:03 PM
"Dolan has eschewed carbon in favour of a pair of new old stock Dedacciai steel forks with a 1" steerer."

haha!

shapelike
11-30-07, 09:15 PM
Interestingly enough, Cervelo bikes would fit me really nicely.

Soloist for Christmas please.
operator
11-30-07, 09:40 PM
You mean soloist TEAM?

fail!

Tyler M
11-30-07, 11:03 PM
This guy named Paul stopped to chat with me when he saw me locking up my paddy wagon in front of Freshmart in Kensington tonight. He had an unbranded blue steel fixed with a chrome fork and no brakes -- it looked like a well cared-for and used machine. He told me a story about the first time he fell over because of clipless and some skater kids gave him encouraging advice. "Out of the mouth of babes," he said. He was a really nice guy, very friendly and Canadian, and the experience made me glad to live in such a fine city. Cheers.
canice
11-30-07, 11:46 PM
okay i don't have anything much to add in the way of bikes because i've been too busy to ride (but kudos to keith), but here is a public service announcement of the utmost importance:

do not go see stephen king's the mist.

quite possibly the worst movie ever made. bad actors, worse CG, and a completely botched execution of what could have been an excellent psychological thriller. not even good enough for a low budget tuesday afternoon made-for-tv movie on a sci-fi channel. even the usually reliable rottentomatoes.com has let me down, it has a 69% approval rating! argh!!
shapelike
12-01-07, 07:19 AM
You mean soloist TEAM?

fail!

Fail? Check this out:

http://www.cervelo.com/models/2008/thumbnail/2008-SLTR.png

That there is a hot bike and you know it.
somnambulant
12-01-07, 07:25 AM
I've heard that thing rides ultra harsh, like a very stereotypical stiff aluminum frame.. RBYB (Ride Before You Buy). With that said, I've also considered taking one out for a spin. :)
I_bRAD
12-01-07, 07:26 AM
Just put some cross tires on to smooth out the ride.
operator
12-01-07, 08:14 AM
That there is a hot bike and you know it.

I was just ragging on the name. ;)
Danhalen
12-01-07, 08:20 AM
Fail? Check this out:

http://www.cervelo.com/models/2008/thumbnail/2008-SLTR.png

That there is a hot bike and you know it.

Yeah it totally is! Don't get the Wolf fork though. The steerer tubes are to thin that we have to glue in an aluminum insert, so they can handle the pressure from the starnut. They're light, but I'd much rather have an Easton EC 90 or something. I'm sure they are strong enough if they are properly prepared but I dunno... All that extra effort for it to be a bit extra light... Seems like it's not worth it. They show pretty much all of the bikes with Wolfs on the website, but we ship many with Eastons depending on model. At least the guy who does fork preparation knows what the hell he's doing!
shapelike
12-01-07, 08:29 AM
I had my first frozen beard condensation moment this morning. It felt really weird.
operator
12-01-07, 08:34 AM
This is what I want for christmas:

http://www.cervelo.com/imgs/2004CerveloSuperProdigyframe.png

Could use a little bit less words on it though. Toptube and fork words = fail.
Danhalen
12-01-07, 08:38 AM
This is what I want for christmas:

http://www.cervelo.com/imgs/2004CerveloSuperProdigyframe.png

Could use a little bit less words on it though. Toptube and fork words = fail.

Yeah those look really nice. But I heard a LOT of these cracked. Just sayin'. Just out of curiosity if you don't want the words on it, then why does it have to be a Cervelo? Just get an older steel frame for a road bike. MUCH cheaper! :D
I_bRAD
12-01-07, 08:44 AM
Maybe if you're truly cool, you don't need to be told you're cool.
pyze-guy
12-01-07, 08:45 AM
Maybe if you're truly cool, you don't need to be told you're cool.

You are cool.
kergin
12-01-07, 08:51 AM
Maybe if you're truly cool, you don't need to be told you're cool.

Then how do you know?
pyze-guy
12-01-07, 08:54 AM
Then how do you know?

You just do. Unlike Dan who thinks he is cool.



kidding Dan, we love you
operator
12-01-07, 08:54 AM
Yeah those look really nice. But I heard a LOT of these cracked. Just sayin'. Just out of curiosity if you don't want the words on it, then why does it have to be a Cervelo? Just get an older steel frame for a road bike. MUCH cheaper! :D

That's true. I just want something easily obtainable and not jacked up to sky high prices by the fixed gear hype. At the same time being NOS and good quality. Trying to turn my fixed gear into a jack of all trades bike is starting to get annoying pretty fast.

I'd like a nice road bike back in the stable.
operator
12-01-07, 08:58 AM
You are cool.

Haha!
pyze-guy
12-01-07, 08:59 AM
From the jackkass of the day thread....awesomest bike ever.
http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/6126/211602342d347cc49ccbhk0.jpg
zippered
12-01-07, 09:09 AM
I had my first frozen beard condensation moment this morning. It felt really weird.

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h274/i_lix/fortybelow.jpg

like this guy? (an icebiker from alaska)
Danhalen
12-01-07, 09:15 AM
That's true. I just want something easily obtainable and not jacked up to sky high prices by the fixed gear hype. At the same time being NOS and good quality. Trying to turn my fixed gear into a jack of all trades bike is starting to get annoying pretty fast.

I'd like a nice road bike back in the stable.

Fair enough. Although it's not unheard to find an old steel Guerciotti road frame for $100. Ahem.

P.S. You're a stable
P.P.S. My coolness is in question? Most untriumphant! :(
iherald
12-01-07, 09:24 AM
Dan you're always cool in my books.

On a completely unrelated matter....does Cervelo have friends and family days? :D
shapelike
12-01-07, 09:26 AM
Would it be wrong to take the gf on a Cervelo factory tour date?
somnambulant
12-01-07, 09:28 AM
I had my first frozen beard condensation moment this morning. It felt really weird.

hehehe.. welcome to the world of beardedness. I got that on the way home from the pub last night too.


Maybe if you're truly cool, you don't need to be told you're cool.

The first rule of being cool is not to talk about being cool.
I_bRAD
12-01-07, 09:33 AM
Only one of you got my esoteric simpsons quote. Disappointing.
shapelike
12-01-07, 09:39 AM
Only one of you got my esoteric simpsons quote. Disappointing.

Cram it, Marge.
operator
12-01-07, 09:40 AM
The first rule of being cool is not to talk about being cool.

Uh

/explodes
:bday:
Flimflam
12-01-07, 10:26 AM
I totally wussed out last night, after hauling the heavy-as-sin mountain bike up to pick my daughter up, I made the executive decision to just subway it home. I'm planning on hibernating as much as possible today with hopes of skating and snow-related fun tomorrow. Depends if this snowstorm thing comes through :)

PS, I got it Brad I'm just slower than molasses to reply ;)
jeremywhitehorn
12-01-07, 10:32 AM
Fail? Check this out:

http://www.cervelo.com/models/2008/thumbnail/2008-SLTR.png

That there is a hot bike and you know it.

what do you mean it handles harsh, wes? they could at least beef up the down tube a little and that might give it a little more stiffness.
operator
12-01-07, 10:35 AM
lordfoo: GoW!
shapelike
12-01-07, 10:48 AM
Quick Check: Anyone other than Wes and I have an Xbox 360?
TRaffic Jammer
12-01-07, 11:18 AM
Your all cool like cucumbers.
http://img236.imageshack.us/img236/1653/joecooldd5.jpg
PS2 here, though I totally wish for a 360 under the festive shrubbery....Assassin's Creed looks awesome.
Ain't gonna happen though. As for Cervelos, a steel Prodigy would fit the bill nicely, or the R3 cross would do in a pinch.....aw hell just about any one would do, who am I kidding?
Flimflam
12-01-07, 11:23 AM
From the jackkass of the day thread....awesomest bike ever.

I really want to see those v-brakes in action :p Sweet ride :)

Not me, shapelike, I just have the older regular XBox.
shapelike
12-01-07, 11:24 AM
Mmhmm. I'm hopin' for a lil' Orange Box action. Once the gf and I figure out what the latest and greatest co-op game is we'll probably pick that up too.
operator
12-01-07, 11:49 AM
Assassin's Creed looks awesome.


All hype no game. Do not want.
TRaffic Jammer
12-01-07, 12:46 PM
have you played it ?
Flimflam
12-01-07, 01:44 PM
Was just reading the trifoil / radial thread in SS/FG so thought I'd do some more wheel research... found these:

http://shop.greatdealsonbikes.com/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=GDOB&Product_Code=TR10&Category_Code=TR



Rims: Mavic CXP22 700c 32 holes Black

Hubs: Black Formula Sealed Bearing Track Hubs ( Fixed - Free ) Flip Flop.

Spokes :DT 2.0 Stainless Steel spokes Black.

Rear Hub Spacing: 120 mm

Weight:
FRONT IS 10445 Grams
REAR IS 11125 Grams

>10kgs/wheel? Aye caramba! :p ;)
gokiburi
12-01-07, 01:47 PM
just go out and get call of duty 4. all you'll ever need. wow 1300+ pages...:eek:
somnambulant
12-01-07, 01:55 PM
best. tool name. evar.

"Warranty Voider"

http://store.makezine.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=MKWVE4
operator
12-01-07, 04:41 PM
have you played it ?

http://blog.wired.com/games/2007/11/review-why-assa.html

This convinced me not to. The whole debacle with the SA froums and the lead designer was pretty hilarious.


just go out and get call of duty 4. all you'll ever need. wow 1300+ pages...:eek:

Welcome back Goki!


best. tool name. evar.

"Warranty Voider"

http://store.makezine.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=MKWVE4

Haha, warranty voider!
duppy.conqueror
12-01-07, 05:14 PM
I wanna play CoD4 badly...gotta wait until christmas tho :(

PS3 is cominggggggggggggg to towwwwwwwwwwwwwn...

PS thanx for the beeeeeeeerz and fries TJammer!
PPS is anyone up for some ridin tomorrow morning? :D
operator
12-01-07, 05:49 PM
I wanna play CoD4 badly...gotta wait until christmas tho :(


Yes yes yes! Team bikeforums!
somnambulant
12-01-07, 06:32 PM
I'm gonna pick up COD4 as well, but I assume that 360 players and pc players can't mix.. right? Or have they finally figured that whole idea out?

Picked up Mass Effect today. Really awesome so far.
sweep242
12-01-07, 06:56 PM
I'm still playing God of War PS 2 Yo
jet sanchEz
12-01-07, 06:56 PM
This convinced me not to. The whole debacle with the SA froums and the lead designer was pretty hilarious.


Hrm, I am on SA also, I missed this, do you have a link? Thanks.
duppy.conqueror
12-01-07, 07:56 PM
I'm gonna pick up COD4 as well, but I assume that 360 players and pc players can't mix.. right? Or have they finally figured that whole idea out?

Picked up Mass Effect today. Really awesome so far.

ya man BF t.dot clan warz!!

I hope they figured out the crossover thang.
Ill Mitch
12-01-07, 07:57 PM
best. tool name. evar.

"Warranty Voider"

http://store.makezine.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=MKWVE4

This tool name is pretty good too.

http://www.parktool.com/products/detail.asp?cat=48&item=***%2D2

Just read the initials for it.


Also: Hi everybody!!! long time no post!
operator
12-01-07, 08:20 PM
Or have they finally figured that whole idea out?


Microsoft will never let that happen. The consumer can never think of the xbox360 as a "computer" only as an entertainment "system". That and the xbox'ers will get their *** handed to them by a mouse/kb. MS has gone out of their way to not support a keyboard/mouse implementation in both xbox legacy and 360.


Hrm, I am on SA also, I missed this, do you have a link? Thanks.

http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=2686438
nerdsgirth
12-01-07, 08:42 PM
someone please pm me keith's pwned number. lost it. toodles.
edit: thanks