Rides and Races - Toronto Fixed

I_bRad, what was the name of that bushing company you gave me. I can't seem to find it and the only one I can find online quickly is McMaster-Carr which apparently no longer ships to Canada. I need to rebuild the Picnica's joints.

I'll also be pricing out some rechroming so I'll post what I find out in case there is a discount for a larger order and folks have bits they want chromed/rechromed.

I'll also be pricing out some rechroming so I'll post what I find out in case there is a discount for a larger order and folks have bits they want chromed/rechromed.

I am interested! I am thinking that if the price is right, I would get a frame chromed. The guy that was mentioned in this thread a couple of times recently, who is using the Bicycle Specialities shop, sent me a price list and a chromed frame was about $225 or so. I know Marinoni does chroming too but you would have to ship it to them in Montreal.

I would bet that there are a number of places that do it in Toronto, but apparentlly the labour going into something large like a frame is a lot of work, so it can be expensive.

Speaking of Montreal, I really want to go back there sometime in the Summer with my bike. </Wintertime-daydreams>

Thanks to whoever recommended Mothers Dumplings a while back.. went there for the first time today. It's really good cold weather/warming up food, and it has a pretty low cost/volume of food ratio.

Thanks to whoever recommended Mothers Dumplings a while back.. went there for the first time today. It's really good cold weather/warming up food, and it has a pretty low cost/volume of food ratio.

I love that place. Haven't been there in a while. Not the place to go if you're in a hurry! You can buy their dumplings frozen and cook 'em at home too, which is pretty awesome.

I will be in der Ossington/Dundas area around supper for daughter's choir recital. We'll be eating afterwards. I'll be riding there from work, while my wife and daughter will already be there. Any suggestions as to food-age around there? With cold the way it is, the the less traveling, the better. That said, Lakeview just might win.

If you can get up to College, Phil's original BBQ (http://www.philsoriginalbbq.com/) is pretty awesome.. the closest we get up here to real southern bbq.

I'll also be pricing out some rechroming so I'll post what I find out in case there is a discount for a larger order and folks have bits they want chromed/rechromed.

I'd be interested also, although it's not so important: a non-drive crank arm.

mm Phil's sounds yummy

*cough* scotch party *cough*

If you can get up to College, Phil's original BBQ (http://www.philsoriginalbbq.com/) is pretty awesome.. the closest we get up here to real southern bbq.

+1meeeeellion.

Phil's is great food, and reasonably priced given the quality - best BBQ in the city I've found (barring backyard shenanigans). I've not eaten anywhere around that area other than Phil's, though.

I've got to go up to Don Mills/Sheppard tonight... somewhat apprehensive of ice patches on Don Mills going through the valley... ought to be an interesting adventure at least! :)

If you can get up to College, Phil's original BBQ (http://www.philsoriginalbbq.com/) is pretty awesome.. the closest we get up here to real southern bbq.

I have never been to Phils, but I have heard good things about it. Duffs up on College close to Bathurst has pretty good wings and Tuesday is their wing-night. Musa isn't bad and is on Dundas between Ossington and Bathurst.

I've been meaning to go to Duff's for years (old location), and now they're even close to my place with that College St location and I *still* haven't gone. That's what happens when you live with a veggie. :P

^^^ you live with a carrot? Kids these days. http://app.toronto.ca/food2/index.jsp shame!

Duffs sucks, st. louis & chick'n deli are better IMO

I like the wings at The Duke of York or Shoeless Joes the best myself, but only on their wing-nights. I like Duffs because of the locale and the place isn't that gross....the Duke of York is kinda crappy unless you are on the patio and Shoeless Joes is a jock bar so yeah, it bites it. As long as Guiness is on draft, I am with my friends and it is wing-night, I can stomach it....

Betty's on King has pretty dandy hot wings too.

+1 on the st. louis' wings.

i've never eaten in that hood, except for at phil's. the guy has his own smoker in the back so it's the real deal.

Yeah, St. Louis' wings are awesome, but it's not often that I'm up that way.

I forgot my ipod at home today and work sucked because of it. I can't count the number of times my hand automatically went to where my ipod normally is to turn it on. d-oh!

How about this Friday night for some single malt consumption?

Thanks to whoever recommended Mothers Dumplings a while back.. went there for the first time today. It's really good cold weather/warming up food, and it has a pretty low cost/volume of food ratio.

Just dont go to this place!
http://network.staging.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/toronto/ewwww.jpg
http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/toronto/archive/2008/02/15/health-authorities-shut-down-chinatown-restaurant-after-rat-photos-surface.aspx

ROFL @ the write up. Seriously? I mean how can they not know there's a problem. Those rats are the size of ****ing cats.

alright, i suppose some of you work normal hours. if you're out at lunch and want some company let me know.

is cervelo making a track frame again?

Oh darn I just saw this now. It turns out I have your number too. I was around and it was nice out too. I'd be up for hangin' if you're around. It's supposed to be nice tomorrow too right? Well sunny and not too cold... I could bike up to Kensington too or something. Anyone else up for a lunch time meet up tomorrow?

Yup Cervelo makes the P3C Track which is a Carbon Fibre frame. They don't make an aluminum track frame any more. It is a P3C Time trial frame with the same geometry but narrower rear spacing for track hubs (120) and longer track ends. Oh and no cable guides. It is pretty wild looking because of all of the aero-ness. It makes a pretty good pursuit or time trial bike because of it's similarity to the time trial frame. It handles a lot like a road bike too with a rise stem and drops, considering the geometry.

It looks like this:

http://images.competitivecyclist.com/images/products/cervelo/2008/p3c_track_main.jpg

Oh and Cervelo is phasing out the Wolf forks. They are being replaced by 3T forks that are painted to match each respective model (white for the R3, black for the SL's, red for the P3C etc.). They look really nice. Actually there won't be anymore Easton forks either since we are dropping them completely. No more Easton wheels either.

ROFL @ the write up. Seriously? I mean how can they not know there's a problem. Those rats are the size of ****ing cats.

Yeah but that place always struck me as pretty clean. It even looks clean through the window. They cook right out in the open so you can see what they are doing and it never seemed sketchy at all. I would still go back there if they reopen. The owner is right that rats/mice are everywhere in the city. I have yet to live anywhere downtown where I didn't see at least one. The key is to keep everything clean and keep traps set. Being proactive is the only way to prevent them from taking over. They are around.

Oh darn I just saw this now. It turns out I have your number too. I was around and it was nice out too. I'd be up for hangin' if you're around. It's supposed to be nice tomorrow too right? Well sunny and not too cold... I could bike up to Kensington too or something. Anyone else up for a lunch time meet up tomorrow?


Yah what time?

Yah what time?

Let's say meet at Big Fat Burrito at 12:10-12:15ish? All are welcome of course.

Yeah but that place always struck me as pretty clean. It even looks clean through the window. They cook right out in the open so you can see what they are doing and it never seemed sketchy at all. I would still go back there if they reopen. The owner is right that rats/mice are everywhere in the city. I have yet to live anywhere downtown where I didn't see at least one. The key is to keep everything clean and keep traps set. Being proactive is the only way to prevent them from taking over. They are around.
They infested the shop for a short time. Even came out in the daytime as I found out one safety Meeting. In row house type structures it can be really tough to keep em out. But if you have an infestation....its hard not to know, or get rid of em.
Scotch....Whiskey......Anyone?.....Beuller?

Now where the hell am I supposed to go for rat dumplings!!??!!

And Friday works for me. If anyone needs indoor bike parking, give me a shout. I live across the parking lot from Keith and have room for six to eight bikes.

Now where the hell am I supposed to go for rat dumplings!!??!!

And Friday works for me. If anyone needs indoor bike parking, give me a shout. I live across the parking lot from Keith and have room for six to eight bikes.

Hahahaha.

And for those coming on Friday...please don't forget to tip your Valet Parking Attendant. :rolleyes:

Hahahaha.

And for those coming on Friday...please don't forget to tip your Valet Parking Attendant. :rolleyes:

I'm in! What time. Any suggestions as to what to bring scotch-wise? Oh and I can bring some Arrested Development episodes if anyone is interested...

Let's say meet at Big Fat Burrito at 12:10-12:15ish? All are welcome of course.

Rrr, a bit early for me.

Rrr, a bit early for me.

Sorry that's the best I can do. I have 12:00 until 1:00 for lunch.

Hahahaha.

And for those coming on Friday...please don't forget to tip your Valet Parking Attendant. :rolleyes:

I'll drop by if I'm not working.

I'm in! What time. Any suggestions as to what to bring scotch-wise? Oh and I can bring some Arrested Development episodes if anyone is interested...

Any single malt. I know we have Islay's..Highland..and Lowland....Isle of Skye perhaps? Cam?
I was thinking of perhaps keeping the visuals to a minimum...our company not scintillating enough for ya there fella? ;)
Hmmmm..anyone not like poker?

Any single malt. I know we have Islay's..Highland..and Lowland....Isle of Skye perhaps? Cam?

Ok I'll track down some Isle of Skye.


I was thinking of perhaps keeping the visuals to a minimum...

Actually I like that idea better.



our company not scintillating enough for ya there fella? ;)
Hmmmm..anyone not like poker?

Actually I think "titillating" would be a better word for it.

Sorry that's the best I can do. I have 12:00 until 1:00 for lunch.

That's cool, pm me your number dan

Any single malt. I know we have Islay's..Highland..and Lowland....Isle of Skye perhaps? Cam?
I was thinking of perhaps keeping the visuals to a minimum...our company not scintillating enough for ya there fella? ;)
Hmmmm..anyone not like poker?

Hmmm.... Might I suggest some Balvenie Cask 191. A bargain at your local LCBO for a mere $3000.
Entry level single malts start with the pretty basic Glenlivet and Glenfiddich for around $25 for a 375 ml which is probably a good choice if you're not a regular scotch drinker. They're both Speyside malts and so tend to be a little sweeter, a little more subtle, and not so peaty. For a 750 ml, you're up to $45 to start for the entry level single malts. General rules of thumb for taste by region are here http://www.scotchnoted.com/5_whiskey_regions.htm

[edit] Having a look through the lcbo offerings, the Aberlour 10 year old at $40 is a pretty good choice as a starter if you want to drop the coin. And I can't believe they lcbo discontintued the Aberlour A'bunadh. That ones staying at home, boys.

check out this crazy skid!

http://www.howtoavoidthebummerlife.com/weblog/archives/kermitskid.jpg

I've been to two of the St. Louis places (King/Bathurst, Skydome/Bremner one), not bad at all, and the ribs aren't *so* bad either. Never been a fan of Shoeless Joe's, but it's a fun place if you're in the right company - beer flowing, etc. etc. I've had a few lunches at Hooters which burns and crashes hard by comparison to both (WAY too greasy = leaky bum-bum down).

Ride up to Don Mills/Sheppard was fun, was a bit sketchy out at rush hour (in fact I dumped it at Broadview/Danforth weaving toward the left turn lane, ho hum) but otherwise just fine - I took Pape/Overlea to Don Mills going there, avoiding the up hill and then came down Don Mills all the way down again. Other than my toes getting a bit cold, it was all in all a nice run - the hill coming out of the valley toward O'Connor must've hit me hard with all the panting I was doing after... *cough* should give up safety *cough* ;)

Enjoy Scotch night, as well as it being a bit of a waste on my unsophisticated palette, I can't make it anyway (sprogg + work weekend :()

man this is scary stuff...but funny...(work friendly) bobby brown and tyson singing the monstermash!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CUhYglZ4PY

+toastwithnutella to friday scotch night!

The block that contains Duke's is on fire.

How about this Friday night for some single malt consumption?

I'm likely going to be doing some album mixing on Friday night, but I can suggest perhaps getting together to do that on another night.

The block that contains Duke's is on fire.

Is anyone else thinking that we should help the fire professionals by helping to empty Dukes? ;)

Totally off topic but I had to share.

Mindy was at work yesterday..The Friendly Thai...doing her usual bang-up job. Out of nowhere the manager of the place asks her "Is your pootah clean?" Now these guys are Sri Lankan...and I admittedly don't speak Sri Lankan but I think there is only one thing this could mean. She got in his face and asked him angrily to repeat what he said. He chuckled and sheepishly refused. She quit on the spot leaving them magnificently short handed. I have 2 questions for y'all. Firstly does anyone here know any Sri Lankan speakers that would be willing to translate a friendly discussion with this clown as all the staff there speak barely any English?. If one wanted to lodge a complaint about this misogynistic and unacceptable behavior where would one go?

http://www.ohrc.on.ca/en/issues/sexual_harassment

smack em around with the human rights commision, punk ass muthafukahs

according to breakfast television dukes is destroyed.

according to breakfast television dukes is destroyed.

suspect, too.

Apparently the fire started at Suspect, so I guess they're completely destroyed.. :( Hopefully their insurance was good.

wow... http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_19772.aspx