Rides and Races - Toronto Fixed

that still seems a bit small to me, i dunno.

I love craigslist sellers. 'Costume' made indeed.

http://toronto.craigslist.ca/tor/bik/546950501.html

Tarck 2 guys, dates?


I love craigslist sellers. 'Costume' made indeed.

http://toronto.craigslist.ca/tor/bik/546950501.html

Lol ^

Tarck 2 guys, dates?



Lol ^

Sundays are okay with me, just not this Sunday, next Sunday isn't ideal either.

Sundays are okay with me, just not this Sunday, next Sunday isn't ideal either.

+1

Was that you at Broadview/Danforth trackstanding at around 10:45 tonight, pyze? I was the guy on the other side heading west.

I'd love to head for track 1 then 2, but can't see it happening just yet.

Off to watch more Good Eats and warm up, methinks.

Riding a steerer tube that thin sounds downright dangerous. They should just ship the bikes with EC90s.

In fairness to Cervelo they engineer the hell out of everything they make. The forks are totally fine if the inserts are glued in properly. That is why those forks are cut at the factory. They used to leave it up to the dealers, who were installing them incorrectly, leading to some failures. No failures yet since we started gluing 'em at the factory. I agree that they should put EC 90's on everything because they can just send 'em off and be done with it. The dealer/customer can cut their fork to taste and for what a couple more grams? The technology and engineering that goes into these new uber racing bikes is really cool, but as I have probably said before it kind of just makes me appreciate my nice lugged steel bikes more. All this crap over a few grams here and there just gets lamer and lamer as time goes by. Who cares. ROCK AND ROLL.

http://toronto.craigslist.ca/tor/bik/547295179.html

What the eff?

In fairness to Cervelo they engineer the hell out of everything they make. The forks are totally fine if the inserts are glued in properly. That is why those forks are cut at the factory. They used to leave it up to the dealers, who were installing them incorrectly, leading to some failures. No failures yet since we started gluing 'em at the factory. I agree that they should put EC 90's on everything because they can just send 'em off and be done with it. The dealer/customer can cut their fork to taste and for what a couple more grams? The technology and engineering that goes into these new uber racing bikes is really cool, but as I have probably said before it kind of just makes me appreciate my nice lugged steel bikes more. All this crap over a few grams here and there just gets lamer and lamer as time goes by. Who cares. ROCK AND ROLL.

http://www.uoguelph.ca/~mkuredji/2K8_KAPU.jpg

Also, I completely agree with you on the gram-shaving obsession. Actually, from what I've read, most pros don't like using ultra-light rides because the handling goes to hell.

Kergin: I think I saw you riding North on Christie @ Dupont last night.

I have no idea. I just saw it on cyclocrossontario.com. Briana said "details coming soon", but I would assume it will be the same sort of schedule as previous years.

Yes. Details like confirmation it's actually going to be on that date. That's just a "probably" at this point.

As far as "engineering the hell" out of cervelos, I think it's more like the odd good idea combined with a crapload of marketing and styling.

Yes. Details like confirmation it's actually going to be on that date. That's just a "probably" at this point.

As far as "engineering the hell" out of cervelos, I think it's more like the odd good idea combined with a crapload of marketing and styling.

Good morning sunshine! :)

While I was riding to work this morning with a stream of snow/slush coming off my front fender all I could think about was your Yosemite Brad mud-flaps.

Those mud flaps work great! They also weigh more than a Cervelo fork.

MAN that was a fun ride to work!!! ..... I could barely see! Damned prescription glasses. woohooo
Seems I forgot I may be in MTL on the weekend of Feb16 so no StuffonDuff for me OR the other thing I was invited to. Track II...what's the word bird? Gimme a tentative and I'll contact my buddy of the bus to find out about a lift for 10 ppl and their rides.

:lol: the grunge on my bike weighs more than a Cervélo fork.

Kergin: I think I saw you riding North on Christie @ Dupont last night.

Very possible. I take that route home pretty much every night :D This morning, I'm going through John & Queen, when this guy on a bike, turning north on to John off of Queen, screams, "Yee-haw!" Sometimes, I love this city...

BTW, who's going to the ice bike races? I'm thinking of wearing either a) a dress & Doc Martins; b) a wife-beater & some lycra. Possibly a German Kaiser helmet, if I can get away with it.

generally Ice Races = EFFIN' COLD!!!! You figuring on racing? Spikes or rubber?

Dan: I heard rumours that one of the two dudes that runs Cervelo doesn't ride. Can you confirm this wild story?

Was that you at Broadview/Danforth trackstanding at around 10:45 tonight, pyze? I was the guy on the other side heading west.

I'd love to head for track 1 then 2, but can't see it happening just yet.

Off to watch more Good Eats and warm up, methinks.

'twas me riding home form various Chapters trying to get a book that they all claim to have, but none can find. Was a great night to be out riding.

generally Ice Races = EFFIN' COLD!!!! You figuring on racing? Spikes or rubber?

always, ALWAYS wear a rubber...on ice....arrrrr, i don't know what i'm doin'

Yarrr.. she blows!


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Yarrr.. she blows!


I think you're about 4 months late for International Talk Like a Pirate Day (http://www.talklikeapirate.com).

I think you're about 4 months late for International Talk Like a Pirate Day (http://www.talklikeapirate.com).

I don't like placing limitations on my behavior. :)

I have my ipod on in the office and I'm not really listening to it too closely. All of a sudden the drum solo part of One by Metallica starts and it surprisingly got me pretty pumped up.

'twas me riding home form various Chapters trying to get a book that they all claim to have, but none can find. Was a great night to be out riding.

Gotta love those stock checkers... doh. Yeah, was a nice night out - wind dropped right down which was awesome.

Slightly apprehensive at the weather right now though I've only got to go home so theoretically a short and simple ride in the suspected goop. King was clear this morning, but with all that's come down since I wonder how it'll be on the majors (I'll take Queen home, but same idea/conditions).

Gotta love those stock checkers... doh. Yeah, was a nice night out - wind dropped right down which was awesome.

Slightly apprehensive at the weather right now though I've only got to go home so theoretically a short and simple ride in the suspected goop. King was clear this morning, but with all that's come down since I wonder how it'll be on the majors (I'll take Queen home, but same idea/conditions).

Just saw a guy on a fixie ride by my window. Not flying but not looking too sketchy either.

Slow & steady wins the race.

Woohoo ...tail wind in the snow...I was wiping my glasses like every 15 seconds this morning.

I just took my winter tires off last week too! DOH!

almost like i'm using my messanger bag for its intent ... almost

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2338/2212950854_fe1be07b61.jpg

Also, I completely agree with you on the gram-shaving obsession. Actually, from what I've read, most pros don't like using ultra-light rides because the handling goes to hell.

Not a big fan of that new lugged Kona actually. It's still got a wacky paintjob and too many words. I'm not as against words on bikes as Rob but I do think a little goes a long way. This is more what I had in mind:

http://www.bikecult.com/works/archive/guercJP.html

http://www.bikecult.com/works/archive/guercJP.html

As far as "engineering the hell" out of cervelos, I think it's more like the odd good idea combined with a crapload of marketing and styling.

That's flat out wrong actually. The R & D department works full time on everything from rims being used to testing tolerances on competitor's frames. They were testing one of the new Trek Madones yesterday and today. The layup of each tube on each bike design is considered. Say what you want about the factories where they are made in China and the quality of the actual Carbon Fibre being used, but from a design standpoint it is not by accident. The new RS (the R3/SL hybrid with longer headtube and longer chainstays) production was pushed back from the original release date due to them wanting to tighten up some aerodynamic concerns. They are picky as hell about stuff. I trust their engineering. I just don't care enough to spend that much money.

Dan: I heard rumours that one of the two dudes that runs Cervelo doesn't ride. Can you confirm this wild story?

That's news to me. I know Phil rides. I always assumed that Tom/Gerrard (he seems to go by both) does but have not heard anything either way.

This morning, I'm going through John & Queen, when this guy on a bike, turning north on to John off of Queen, screams, "Yee-haw!" Sometimes, I love this city...

the snow was starting to really get going on my way in this morning: as i passed someone cleaning off their minivan, i couldn't help calling out "gee, that looks like an awful lot of work!" :lol:

What is 2113649 Ontario Inc? Seems that they're the folks doing the engineering and design at Cervelo these days. Is that in the liberty village office?

What is 2113649 Ontario Inc? Seems that they're the folks doing the engineering and design at Cervelo these days. Is that in the liberty village office?

I think so yeah. Technically the engineering, assembly and customer service/sales departments are separate companies. R & D is done mostly in house, except for wind tunnel stuff and a few other things I would assume. I can literally walk a few feet over to the R & D department and watch them doing their thing.

Cyclo-core/Cyclo-zen is totally curb-stomping my ass. Time to go melt into a pool of useless on the couch!

I just went for a spin on my street messing about on my FG (old Bianchi frame for now) skidding and such in the snow, amazing amount of fun though with platforms on, not something I'd ride for any sort of distance ;)

i saw someone trackstanding at bathurst and front on my way home from work around 11:00 this evening. clad mostly in black, balaclava, helmet cover, black windbreaker etc. i wonder if it was any of you dudes. couldn't recognize you under the ninja getup.

oh yeah, this is pretty funny stuff (http://www.themorningnews.org/archives/spoofs_satire/do_you_have_hipsters.php) courtesy of the people at surly.

Hi guys im new here. I was hoping to get some info on where I could get a good deal on fixie bike.

I heard about this guy POLLY or paulie? has some kind of shop with stuff like that and that he's going out of bussiness, closing down etc.. So there should be lots of deals. (Yes!! quote napoleon dynamite)

Any body know when the sale is?? or how to contact him?

I want a fixie so bad I can taste it, yum!!

Gee I wonder if that guy likes crackers?

Not a big fan of that new lugged Kona actually. It's still got a wacky paintjob and too many words. I'm not as against words on bikes as Rob but I do think a little goes a long way. This is more what I had in mind:

http://www.bikecult.com/works/archive/guercJP.html

http://www.bikecult.com/works/archive/guercJP.html

That Guerciotti is beautiful. I agree the Kona's paint is a little garrish, as is its use of chrome on the lugs; however, the craftsmanship is really, really nice. I saw one in person at Sweet Pete's, and the only thing which obviously blows on that bike is the crank. Too bad its $2500 bucks. For that kind of cash, you're better off trolling CL and eBay for some early 90s steel roadies and then throwing a modern group on them.

the entire street in front of work is ice, i made it all the way down and then when i went to turn into our drive way my bike came out from under me

worst street, i don't think they ever plow it, they just let the trucks melt it and then it turns to ice and all the companies use the one sidewalk to dump their snow

almost like i'm using my messanger bag for its intent ... almost

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2338/2212950854_fe1be07b61.jpg

I wish one letter had my name on it! The only mail I get these days are bills. :mad:

Hi guys im new here. I was hoping to get some info on where I could get a good deal on fixie bike.

I heard about this guy POLLY or paulie? has some kind of shop with stuff like that and that he's going out of bussiness, closing down etc.. So there should be lots of deals. (Yes!! quote napoleon dynamite)

Any body know when the sale is?? or how to contact him?

I want a fixie so bad I can taste it, yum!!

Gee I wonder if that guy likes crackers?

Check Craigslist, it seems the fad of the fixie is over and people are unloading them.

To dink in red Cavelier this morning: driving so close that it appears as though your car is inside the width of my handlebars and inches from my spinning pedals is NOT going to make me move over into the ice ruts so you can squeeze past the street car. Deal with it.

ps. does anyone have a link to a good 'how to make an ice-racing tire' page?

Hi guys im new here. I was hoping to get some info on where I could get a good deal on fixie bike.

I heard about this guy POLLY or paulie? has some kind of shop with stuff like that and that he's going out of bussiness, closing down etc.. So there should be lots of deals. (Yes!! quote napoleon dynamite)

Any body know when the sale is?? or how to contact him?

I want a fixie so bad I can taste it, yum!!

Gee I wonder if that guy likes crackers?

Polly has been going out of business every couple months it seems, so I don't know if it's real... I think he wants to relocate his shop because it's a terrible mess, but he keeps buying stuff, which adds to the mess.
You won't get awesome deals, he understandably wants to make some profit. You're better off buying a complete half-decent bike from CL and getting a rear wheel. Get a few tools and learn to "fix" the bike ;)

Hello Forum
Im new to the single speed world and was wondering if someone can aim me in the right direction, I'm building my first fixie and wanted to get some new paint done, does anyone have any idea where you can get a good custom job in the GTA.


If you want a real, custom wet paint job done there is now a guy in Toronto. He will be operating out of Bicycle Specialties old shop. I have seen some of his work and it is top notch. I will be getting his contact info next week and will post it up when I get it.

The website is http://www.velocolour.com/

Does anyone have any links or pictures of a modern era Somec Aluminum Track frame?

hey nerds... i have to share.

The other day I had to go out to Panasonic to take a look at some gear for a project I'm working on. The pics were taken on an iPhone so the camera quality is what it is. But take a look at the picture quality on the screen. I can honestly say that is a true representation. Insane. And the show stopper was when the rep took three fully extended, full force punches to the middle of the screen. Our hearts stopped.

And to keep things topical, if you had one you could watch M.A.S.H. on it and feel like it's you making a lot of bad decisions. ;)

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Hi guys im new here. I was hoping to get some info on where I could get a good deal on fixie bike.

I heard about this guy POLLY or paulie? has some kind of shop with stuff like that and that he's going out of bussiness, closing down etc.. So there should be lots of deals. (Yes!! quote napoleon dynamite)

Any body know when the sale is?? or how to contact him?

I want a fixie so bad I can taste it, yum!!

Gee I wonder if that guy likes crackers?

Polly, is that you? :D