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exhibitx
03-06-08, 06:22 PM
10cm of snow tomorrow
10-15cm of snow saturday

enough already

sweep242
03-06-08, 06:27 PM
Forecast is for sunny 1 deg. What time are you guys going?

6:30 - 7:00 AM Sunday morning 401 should be good? who knows.
*Edit Ha Ha prior to the 1deg Sunday we are suppose to get around 20 to 30 cm of snow!
Flimflam
03-06-08, 06:34 PM
Did a walk of shame tonight, luckily it was close to home at Queen/Jameson hence the walk (no point dicking about with **** on the street if I'm close to home). I'm heading to the show on Saturday rain or shine, but I'll be at the mercy of kid-timing - I figure I'll bring us down there for around 11/lunchtime so I don't have to do a crazy morning rush thing.

Snow schmoe, bring it on I say :p

cavit8
03-06-08, 06:37 PM
I'll likely be heading over Friday afternoon around 2:00 or so.

And I likes snow. Rain and freezy goo not so much.
Danhalen
03-06-08, 07:54 PM
Yay my internet is working again.
nerdsgirth
03-06-08, 08:30 PM
Yay my internet is working again.

Way to pay your bills lil'buddy! We missed your triple posts!
~Stuart~
03-06-08, 09:38 PM
im going to the show tomorrow, should be there 1:30ish... TTC sucks, so I'm biking.


might be cool to put some faces to the people from this site... i'll be the tall guy with sidi's on looking at expensive stuff i can never hope to afford... most likely with a bright red coat...
Danhalen
03-06-08, 09:51 PM
Way to pay your bills lil'buddy! We missed your triple posts!

I was paying my bills. I had no internet thanks to water getting into the something-or-other box which was inside the fire zone down on Queen. The bell technicians could not get access to said box because it was inside the fire restricted zone. Unfortuneately, they did not feel like informing us of that until yesterday. So we had 6 mysterious and annoying days without internet. Bell can kiss my digital ass.
jeremywhitehorn
03-06-08, 10:10 PM
... i'll be the tall guy with sidi's on looking at expensive stuff i can never hope to afford...

that describes pretty much all of us...
32flavours
03-06-08, 10:12 PM
i'll be the tall guy with sidi's on looking at expensive stuff i can never hope to afford... most likely with a bright red coat...

If you hadn't included red coat, I'm pretty sure no one would've had a chance at finding you. :)

Aw ballz, Jeremy beat me to it.
jet sanchEz
03-06-08, 10:18 PM
I just emailled a guy about a frame he is selling on CL and he said he will be going down to the bike show to sell it....how does that work? Is he going to stand in front of the show, hawking his wares? Or maybe he works at a shop and his boss okay'd him bringing his own frame?
nerdsgirth
03-07-08, 05:43 AM
Ok... who bought this! http://toronto.craigslist.ca/yrk/bik/585605355.html Can't stand people who don't take down the posting after it is sold!
http://images.craigslist.org/010100010201011612200802242194588423625e3e8100a7c3.jpg
operator
03-07-08, 05:51 AM
To ride or not to ride
iherald
03-07-08, 07:14 AM
To ride or not to ride

It didn't seem too slippery on the sidewalks today. I'm not sure what that means for the road.
I_bRAD
03-07-08, 07:18 AM
If you hadn't included red coat, I'm pretty sure no one would've had a chance at finding you. :)

Aw ballz, Jeremy beat me to it.

I bet it's a red MEC coat too.
nerdsgirth
03-07-08, 07:52 AM
I bet it's a red MEC coat too.

Nahhh http://www.mtv.com/shared/media/news/images/k/Kelly,_R./sq-red_coat_n_baseball-jive.jpg
somnambulant
03-07-08, 07:53 AM
Nahhh http://www.mtv.com/shared/media/news/images/k/Kelly,_R./sq-red_coat_n_baseball-jive.jpg

Get back to work, slacker. ;)
nerdsgirth
03-07-08, 07:56 AM
Get back to work, slacker. ;)
actually... I am ramping up for the BIKE SHOW!!!!
shapelike
03-07-08, 07:59 AM
I was paying my bills. I had no internet thanks to water getting into the something-or-other box which was inside the fire zone down on Queen. The bell technicians could not get access to said box because it was inside the fire restricted zone. Unfortuneately, they did not feel like informing us of that until yesterday. So we had 6 mysterious and annoying days without internet. Bell can kiss my digital ass.

When I move in May I'm switching to Teksavvy for internet access. I'm sick of Bell.
TRaffic Jammer
03-07-08, 08:00 AM
Never EVER rive in Russia. :lol:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fLW3OiH8OQ&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5P5Az7AKD4Y&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEaL-VR4T-g&feature=related

Won't you still be somewhat reliant on Bell for DSL services regardless of whom is providing them?
Teksavvy is a bulk reseller no? I see no mention of dedicated networks.
shapelike
03-07-08, 08:01 AM
Nahhh http://www.mtv.com/shared/media/news/images/k/Kelly,_R./sq-red_coat_n_baseball-jive.jpg

I just noticed your "status thingie" and found it slightly hilarious/creepy/motivational. ;)
somnambulant
03-07-08, 08:02 AM
I just noticed your "status thingie" and found it slightly hilarious/creepy/motivational. ;)

You only just noticed that? I feel like changing mine to "Convocate, Mark." ;)
I_bRAD
03-07-08, 08:06 AM
Never EVER drive in Russia. :lol:


That's some crazy drivin' The one intersection appears to be completely uncontrolled...

Also, in soviet Russia... Car drives you!
nerdsgirth
03-07-08, 08:18 AM
I just noticed your "status thingie" and found it slightly hilarious/creepy/motivational. ;) It has been like that for so long! deaf eyes! Wes, PLEASE DO.
nerdsgirth
03-07-08, 08:24 AM
http://imgs.xkcd.com/misc/coolest-est.jpg
somnambulant
03-07-08, 08:26 AM
Also, in soviet Russia... Car drives you!

In America, you can always find a party.
In Soviet Russia, Party finds you!
nerdsgirth
03-07-08, 08:27 AM
bwaaahahhahaaa!
kergin
03-07-08, 08:46 AM
I guess no one is really doing any work today? Everyone getting amp'd for the bike show?

Guys: any recommends for MTB shoes?
I_bRAD
03-07-08, 08:51 AM
Can't go wrong with sidis!
somnambulant
03-07-08, 08:52 AM
Guys: any recommends for MTB shoes?

Other than the standard issue SIDI Dominators? :) I love mine. They seem to keep getting more comfortable as time goes on.

I've heard good things about Specialized shoes, but I've never tried any. I say just try on a bunch and see what fits best.
jeremywhitehorn
03-07-08, 08:56 AM
i wish i could make it down today, but i'm actually working. i suppose going on saturday or sunday means all the crazt deals (like the $1 bar end shifers and chainrings i found last year) will be gone...
jeremywhitehorn
03-07-08, 08:57 AM
i like specialized shoes because they tend to fit a bit wider, especially in the toe box.
I_bRAD
03-07-08, 09:19 AM
i wish i could make it down today, but i'm actually working. i suppose going on saturday or sunday means all the crazt deals (like the $1 bar end shifers and chainrings i found last year) will be gone...

And I will have them! mwhahahaha. Doesn't look like there's a sport swap booth this year anyhow.
TRaffic Jammer
03-07-08, 09:21 AM
in the fall perhaps? ... spring bling, fall mall.
kergin
03-07-08, 09:26 AM
Other than the standard issue SIDI Dominators? :) I love mine. They seem to keep getting more comfortable as time goes on.

I've heard good things about Specialized shoes, but I've never tried any. I say just try on a bunch and see what fits best.

My main concern with Sidi is the $260 MEC wants for them. For that cash, they'd better last 4 years or more, especially when my $130 Specialized Sport MTBs lasted for 3 years. I wonder if there's loot to be had at the bike show, or if I should just man-up and shell out for the Sidis.

Option B: I steal my sisters slim jeans and get some chuck taylor's & clips+straps.
I_bRAD
03-07-08, 09:29 AM
I've got a pair of sidis that I've had since '01 or so and they're still going strong. 10-12 years is not unreasonable if you take care of them.
jeremywhitehorn
03-07-08, 10:08 AM
the only reason i ever bought sidis is because i got a deal on them. come to think of it, the best shoes i ever had were a pair of shimano MTB shoes from the early 90s. i had them for 10 years i think. pink and purple too!
jeremywhitehorn
03-07-08, 10:09 AM
that reminds me, i do want to look for a pair of shoes to replace a pair that's too small. hey, anyone interested in a pair of specialized mountain shoes size 44?
kergin
03-07-08, 10:11 AM
that reminds me, i do want to look for a pair of shoes to replace a pair that's too small. hey, anyone interested in a pair of specialized mountain shoes size 44?

What model & how used are they?
jeremywhitehorn
03-07-08, 10:27 AM
i believe they're the "comp" model, three velcro-straps. i used them for a season of dry sunday road rides. they're still clean.

it's these (black) ones:

http://www.mcphailscycle.com/documents/product_thumb_47.jpg
TRaffic Jammer
03-07-08, 10:55 AM
triple strap FTW
duppy.conqueror
03-07-08, 11:26 AM
wicked Obama pic here


:lol: ya he kix that much ass.
sr20det
03-07-08, 11:39 AM
When I move in May I'm switching to Teksavvy for internet access. I'm sick of Bell.

I can recommend Teksavvy. Although I'm currently in Waterloo, they've been nothing but good :) and pretty cheap given that I split it between 9 other roomates. haha.
no bandwidth limitations from what I can tell either.
Flimflam
03-07-08, 12:13 PM
That white crap is falling again right now - wasn't scheduled until 8 I thought... ah well, ought to make the trailer trip tonight a bit more interesting :)

TGIF, seriously...
Flimflam
03-07-08, 01:04 PM
clowntown, maybe a shining light:

http://toronto.craigslist.ca/tor/bik/598572189.html

worth a try, I figure...
LordFoo
03-07-08, 01:09 PM
Hey all.. just caught up on the last few days of posts. Wednesday ended up being an interesting day, starting with a CT scan and ending in an appendectomy. I'm back at home, minus an appendix/plus a few holes in weird places. Make sure to take London pics (if anyone actually goes), post some pics of your bike show swag, and I'll check in again soon.
Flimflam
03-07-08, 01:16 PM
Whoa.... that's crazy Foo. Glad to read you're OK! (What the heck happened? Accident or just appendix decided to throw errors?)
MattRennick
03-07-08, 01:53 PM
clowntown, maybe a shining light:

http://toronto.craigslist.ca/tor/bik/598572189.html

worth a try, I figure...

Nope - I'm pretty sure that this post was made by Canice and she'd definitely know the difference between a fuji track and a hybrid.

Sorry, homies.
I_bRAD
03-07-08, 03:05 PM
Picked up a wicked Uncle John CX bike from the cycle therapy booth at the show for $75

I also got some nice new tires :)
nerdsgirth
03-07-08, 03:26 PM
I got a wicked argyle jersey and team kit (six twins or something) from cycle solutions at the show for $15!

I also got some mavic open pros :)