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exhibitx

01-16-08, 10:38 AM

yeah you're right it was greg

TRaffic Jammer

01-16-08, 11:33 AM

Daily riding = No guilt McD's dbl cheeseburgers.

Flimflam

01-16-08, 01:04 PM

Your poor colon though TJ :p gah I can't handle that stuff anymore ;)

I probably can't make the DSR ride tonight, if I can I guess I'll be there, but not likely.

TRaffic Jammer

01-16-08, 02:00 PM

I eat Colon Blow cereal, anyone remember that skit?

somnambulant

01-16-08, 02:01 PM

When is tarck 2 happening?

From the FCV newsletter:

"Expanded Track 2
In addition to the Monday Skills Session, Sunday afternoons is being set up for Track 2 Sessions for riders not being able to attend our Saturday sessions.

Email Rob Fournier at Rob@UWO.CA to find out when the next session is planned. The Rec Session from Noon - 2pm on Sunday would be a great time to prepare you for the Track 2 Session that will follow at 2 pm.

This must be pre-booked weeks in advance. "

Herbie_Glick

01-16-08, 04:28 PM

I'll be on the ride tonight. Last week was a blast as always.

DrBenway

01-16-08, 05:24 PM

Dundas Square @ 9pm. :D

operator

01-16-08, 06:06 PM

OK.. so who wants to come to tarck 2 so I can email that d00d.

paddrock

01-16-08, 06:21 PM

OK.. so who wants to come to tarck 2 so I can email that d00d.

I'm in. Rennick likely as well.

I_bRAD

01-16-08, 06:28 PM

OK.. so who wants to come to tarck 2 so I can email that d00d.

Assuming no scheduling conflicts, I'm in. I also have a van now that carries 7.

kergin

01-16-08, 06:52 PM

what if I want to do this, but don't have tarck 1?

operator

01-16-08, 07:36 PM

system.out.println("Uh oh, spaghetti-o's!");

kergin

01-16-08, 08:20 PM

system.out.println("Uh oh, spaghetti-o's!");

real men use loggers, foo.

cavernmech

01-16-08, 08:40 PM

OK.. so who wants to come to tarck 2 so I can email that d00d.
I will come for the extra track time and rec session.

duppy.conqueror

01-16-08, 09:33 PM

im down for track 2...

Danhalen

01-16-08, 10:47 PM

TRaffic Jammer

01-17-08, 05:49 AM

Trak-A-Laka II pls. Hey who's going up on Saturday for the races. I haven't asked my father in law for wheels yet, wanted to feel out if anyone else was driving up I might bum a ride with. Gas money is assured.

DrBenway

01-17-08, 06:20 AM

Count me in for tarck 2 as well! Pending a clear sched that is. I would be down for Saturday night as well if there's room for me.

Fun times again lastnight. Thanks to those that came out. Phooey on those who didn't ;)

somnambulant

01-17-08, 07:03 AM

As long as I'm available on the day in question I'm in! I'm with Keith on this one. Any excuse for extra track time. I would love to take a Matched Sprint class if such a thing exists! That would be awesomtacular.

I'd come out for the rec session, for sure. Potentially to re-do track 2 as well.

pyze-guy

01-17-08, 08:37 AM

OK.. so who wants to come to tarck 2 so I can email that d00d.

Me too please.

TRaffic Jammer

01-17-08, 08:41 AM

What time does the racing go on until Saturday night?

nerdsgirth

01-17-08, 09:07 AM

Track 2!!! What day are you thinking of?

MattRennick

01-17-08, 09:22 AM

OK.. so who wants to come to tarck 2 so I can email that d00d.

Yep - Erin speaks the truth. I'm IN! Depending on when, of course...

exhibitx

01-17-08, 12:55 PM

nice ride last night

i need to get some drops or bullborns for longer rides, my arms are killing me

iherald

01-17-08, 01:52 PM

Anyone ever use ufile.ca for their taxes? It's way cheaper than what Quicktax is suggesting I need. But I'm not sure if it's as good.

somnambulant

01-17-08, 02:03 PM

Anyone ever use ufile.ca for their taxes? It's way cheaper than what Quicktax is suggesting I need. But I'm not sure if it's as good.

I've been using ufile.ca for years, but I've never used Quicktax, so I can't offer any comparison. I mean, you know, it does the job. I'm not entirely sure what makes one product better than another outside of ease of use, and I've never found Ufile confusing or anything.

You don't have to pay until you want to actually get the file to submit via netfile, so you can always create an account and check it out without any obligation to give them money.

cavernmech

01-17-08, 04:28 PM

As long as I'm available on the day in question I'm in! I'm with Keith on this one. Any excuse for extra track time. I would love to take a Matched Sprint class if such a thing exists! That would be awesomtacular.
There is a match sprint class...you and me buddy. I am sure they wouldn't have a problem if we asked the session leader.

somnambulant

01-17-08, 05:02 PM

There is a match sprint class...you and me buddy. I am sure they wouldn't have a problem if we asked the session leader.

I'll take the weiner! :D

operator

01-17-08, 05:45 PM

real men use loggers, foo.

http://bp1.blogger.com/_yyp9wCA0zwA/RtnOV6qTOJI/AAAAAAAAAUI/mZKBAuhTrV8/s320/lolwut%5B1%5D.jpg

Email away!

Danhalen

01-17-08, 10:32 PM

There is a match sprint class...you and me buddy. I am sure they wouldn't have a problem if we asked the session leader.

Yes! I'm all over that. I need to check for sure but I think I may be free saturday after all. Is that when folks are going?

Danhalen

01-17-08, 10:33 PM

I'll take the weiner! :D

haha weiner.

Hey Wes my two bandmates are really into Soft Copy now! Guys check out Wes' band Soft Copy (they're on Myspace) they rock. I love the CBC song.

somnambulant

01-18-08, 06:11 AM

Shameless plug: And we're playing January 27th @ Sneaky Dee's. ~10:00pm. http://www.wavelengthtoronto.com/?q=node/2485. Hooray for the early slot because we're old! :P

duppy.conqueror

01-18-08, 06:17 AM

nice weekly top artists there wes...but blackstar should be numbah 1!!!!!

;)

somnambulant

01-18-08, 07:03 AM

nice weekly top artists there wes...but blackstar should be numbah 1!!!!!

;)

Heh.. You can always tell when I've done a bunch of bike maintenance when you look at that chart. Somehow I always wind up listening to Blackstar (well, hiphop in general, really) while I work.

LordFoo

01-18-08, 07:10 AM

MattRennick

01-18-08, 08:00 AM

So what's the deal with stupid/crazy ppl and ebay.. I've been on the lookout for a brooks saddle after a year of uncomfortable-bummed commuting, and find stuff like
this (http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=320206044610&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=011) -- obviously damaged at the front rivet (probably from overtension), and going for $70+ship? wtf
http://i9.ebayimg.com/02/i/000/d1/74/6756_1.JPG

oh yeah? (http://cgi.ebay.com/IDEALE-SAADLE-TB-60-TYPE-RECORD-NOS_W0QQitemZ150204475140QQihZ005QQcategoryZ56197QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

LordFoo

01-18-08, 08:36 AM

oh yeah? (http://cgi.ebay.com/IDEALE-SAADLE-TB-60-TYPE-RECORD-NOS_W0QQitemZ150204475140QQihZ005QQcategoryZ56197QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

^^ I dub thee winnar.

I assume that Ideale is some kinda collector's item?

jeremywhitehorn

01-18-08, 08:57 AM

So what's the deal with stupid/crazy ppl and ebay.. I've been on the lookout for a brooks saddle after a year of uncomfortable-bummed commuting, and find stuff like
this (http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=320206044610&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=011) -- obviously damaged at the front rivet (probably from overtension), and going for $70+ship? wtf
http://i9.ebayimg.com/02/i/000/d1/74/6756_1.JPG

yeah that's damaged from over tensioning alright. some local shops have good deals on brooks these days - i'd say it's best to pick one up locally if you're really interested. you won't regret paying a bit more for a new saddle. i believe i saw a b17 at urbane for $90 but i could be wrong. operator?

duppy.conqueror

01-18-08, 09:08 AM

was looking in the 'Jackass BFSSFG poster of the day' wth is the point of riding drops if you cut them?

i just dont get that one. anyone? anyone? bueller?

nerdsgirth

01-18-08, 09:15 AM

Aesthetics? Also you don't get your leg caught in them when skidding?

LordFoo

01-18-08, 09:23 AM

Aesthetics? Also you don't get your leg caught in them when skidding?

I've never had that problem, but I guess my quads aren't as massive as yours are :P

I know drops aren't too popular on FGG, but I love em for comfort/number of positions/ducking out of the wind along the lakeshore.. they can pry my "aesthetically displeasing" uncut drops out of my cold dead hands.

On that note - please make sure I'm really dead.. because my hands have been cold out there lately. Maybe time to invest in a pair of lobster gloves?

Oh, and on Brooks -- the only reason I was looking used is that I wasn't ready to pay too much for new, having never really ridden on one for extended periods of time. Plus the B17 looks a bit wide for my taste.

EDIT: And one more thing.. is there anyone left that hasn't yet done track 1 / intro? I've wanted to do it at some point in the future...

somnambulant

01-18-08, 10:10 AM

Anyone around for after work foodbeer? We need to get a regular Friday afternoon/evening thing going again.

exhibitx

01-18-08, 10:21 AM

Plus the B17 looks a bit wide for my taste.

It is so wide, I got a good deal on one and ended up taking it off after one ride, i'm selling it on ebay and it's at over what I paid for it already with a few days left. I thought people knew better than to bid before the last few hours. I almost feel bad.

TRaffic Jammer

01-18-08, 10:22 AM

I dreamed I rode the Human Powered Roller Coaster, good times. Where is that thing?

kergin

01-18-08, 12:03 PM

I've never had that problem, but I guess my quads aren't as massive as yours are :P

I know drops aren't too popular on FGG, but I love em for comfort/number of positions/ducking out of the wind along the lakeshore.. they can pry my "aesthetically displeasing" uncut drops out of my cold dead hands.

On that note - please make sure I'm really dead.. because my hands have been cold out there lately. Maybe time to invest in a pair of lobster gloves?

Oh, and on Brooks -- the only reason I was looking used is that I wasn't ready to pay too much for new, having never really ridden on one for extended periods of time. Plus the B17 looks a bit wide for my taste.

EDIT: And one more thing.. is there anyone left that hasn't yet done track 1 / intro? I've wanted to do it at some point in the future...

I haven't done it, but would like to, also.

somnambulant

01-18-08, 12:11 PM

I dreamed I rode the Human Powered Roller Coaster, good times. Where is that thing?

packed away someplace, apparently.

re: Brooks. I have a Brooks Swift, and while it was breaking in I didn't find it that comfortable. But, now that it and/or I have been broken in, it's quite nice for long rides. Certainly still not lightweight, but I have a 135g SLR for that. :P So yeah, don't judge a Brooks by the first couple hundred km on it! It takes time to get broken in.

ps. I used to refer to the Swift as The Violator, but that name seems entirely ridiculous now that I've been riding on an SLR regularly on my 'cross bike for the past 4 months or so. Now I've started using the Brooks on that bike since the seat post diameter is the same as on my roadbike. Easy to swap back and forth.

pps. damn it's cold out there!

jet sanchEz

01-18-08, 12:25 PM

I believe that IRO sells B17s for a price of $60 + shipping, so it would be under $75 to your door for sure. I have one on the Ciocc and it is pretty comfy but I am still messing around with the adjustment, trying to get the perfect fit.

exhibitx

01-18-08, 01:27 PM

damn right it's cold out, i just rode home from work, straight into the west wind, super bright sun aswell

TGIF

TRaffic Jammer

01-18-08, 02:00 PM

I have to ride east tonight, plsplspls don't change the wind.

MattRennick

01-18-08, 02:05 PM

damn right it's cold out, i just rode home from work, straight into the west wind, super bright sun aswell

TGIF

TGINP!