Rides and Races - Toronto Fixed

I just noticed Keith in cam's image.

Ha! The devil is in the details! I hadn't seen it at all... amazing.

Turn Signal Biking Jacket...sweet!

http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE8/6OEM/FHPVYAZX/FE86OEMFHPVYAZX.MEDIUM.jpg

http://www.instructables.com/id/turn-signal-biking-jacket/

anyone know where I can get 1" road quill stems? I've dropped in on a few places and no one seems to have any...

Go to High Park cycle, really friendly guy who has tonnes of quills to spare. In and out. I <3 Jon. JK, but he does have a tonne of stems of various quality. Go on acid.


Wes, I always beat you to it! booya.

How is this for happy bike month for ya! I forgot to share this unfortunate story. I was passing by the Delaware exit of Ossington station and I saw a fellow who tried to get himself and his bike, which was propped up on its rear tire, through the spinning spikey floor to ceiling exit. He effectively trapped himself and bike within. While the TTC staff deconstructed the device, passerbyers were taking pictures and throwing tomatoes.

Actual tomatoes? Dinks.

How is this for happy bike month for ya! I forgot to share this unfortunate story. I was passing by the Delaware exit of Ossington station and I saw a fellow who tried to get himself and his bike, which was propped up on its rear tire, through the spinning spikey floor to ceiling exit. He effectively trapped himself and bike within. While the TTC staff deconstructed the device, passerbyers were taking pictures and throwing tomatoes.

You'd think there would be a simple "ratchet release" switch or something. Anything that has human bodies going through it on a regular basis should probably be designed to disassemble quickly should something happen.

Turn Signal Biking Jacket...sweet!

http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE8/6OEM/FHPVYAZX/FE86OEMFHPVYAZX.MEDIUM.jpg

http://www.instructables.com/id/turn-signal-biking-jacket/

I don't think that's as noticeable as a huge arm pointing to where your going. Good idea though.

which pump should i buy? i have to replace the one stolen from me. yes, they even stole my effing pump. seriously though, the pump too?! I'm surprised they didn't ring my doorbell to slap me directly in the face before they left.

*edit* who wants to build a bait bike with me? i'ma get vigilante on they ass!

oh i'm down with the bait bike idea.. just make sure that you loosen the locknut or even the axle slightly so that when they start to make the getaway, we'll charge them like a buncha savages (a la braveheart) and laugh our asses off when the rear wheel/chain/cog gives way and they do a nice faceplant.. it's fun to play '52 pickup' with yr teeth!

[QUOTE=Flimflam;6950096]Good idea on the Sharpie, that'll work nicely I bet... though aren't battlewounds/scars hardcore? Or is that just for human skin and not componentry? :p[QUOTE]

beausage my friend, beausage. i think a worn patina is great on all things that get used regularly (think a worn leather jacket or a pair of 501s with a hole in them). personally i like the look of a great quality bike with a bit of wear on it but that's just me...

anyone else notice the new bike shop in kensington selling used parts? same street as parts unknown, closer to dundas...

Don't forget if you sabotage your bike like that you're opening up yourself to lawsuits. Even if they are trying to steal your bike.

not even if i have a cool disclaimer/sticker/decal on it that reads 'warning! this bike is unsafe to ride!' ?

so my Chrome bag is pretty good, but once it gets full - especially with a heavy load - the thing becomes unbearable because the buckle tends to sit really high on my chest, almost digging into the collar bone, and there's zero padding on the back. Anyone have these problems? What should I do about it, get the bag modified with back padding and perhaps a different buckle?

Also: Humber College is getting a bike co-op! This is ****ing awesome! I fully intend to volunteer there when they open up in the fall.
Also-Also: saw two baby raccoons wrestling in the humber trail system - those buggers are pretty cute.

so my Chrome bag is pretty good, but once it gets full - especially with a heavy load - the thing becomes unbearable because the buckle tends to sit really high on my chest, almost digging into the collar bone, and there's zero padding on the back. Anyone have these problems? What should I do about it, get the bag modified with back padding and perhaps a different buckle?

Also: Humber College is getting a bike co-op! This is ****ing awesome! I fully intend to volunteer there when they open up in the fall.
Also-Also: saw two baby raccoons wrestling in the humber trail system - those buggers are pretty cute.

Get a backpack. Messenger bags are convenient, in that you can swing them around and access the contents easily, but no matter how well designed they are, the majority of the weight is on one shoulder and it will pull accross your chest. A well designed backpack will be much more comfortable. I know this because I have spend a great deal of time delivering heavy crap in a messenger bag.

just rode clipless for the first time, definitely thought i was going to fall off my bike the first 2 times i tried to clip in because of how the pedals are balanced, but got used to it after clipping in and out as much as possible over a few hours

pretty damn sweet

I just noticed Keith in cam's image.

Holy crap I totally never saw that.... nice job, Cam :D

Just got back from a summer party at my former employers - as I was taking off from there, I rode down King W on the wrong side while I waited for a gap to get across to my westbound lane and the cop car I passed didn't mind a **** I was riding the wrong way/wrong side of the road right by them... What gives? I was *clearly* in the wrong, meh, I don't care :p Saves me a ticket ;)

I was 'encouraged' to ride down the office hallway where I used to work, but skip stopped before the stairs (it's a 2nd floor office) - some nice harsh black streaks down the carpet now... I'm just glad my buddy is finishing Monday - I felt awful after realising the mess I made :p

Bleh, beered bedtime, woo.

anyone else notice the new bike shop in kensington selling used parts? same street as parts unknown, closer to dundas...

That's probably Shannon's place. He used to be the head mechanic at Bikes on Wheels further up the street. Nice fellow, apparently.

Few pics / ride report (mostly me complaining) from the first "Thursday 100s" ride up now: http://www.makergo.com/shutup/

nice one

Yeah I'll try and join you guys as often as I can for the Thursday 100 - just depends on when I get back into town from Whitby, but it's usually around 7 or earlier, so I should be fine. Sounds like torturous fun :)

That's probably Shannon's place. He used to be the head mechanic at Bikes on Wheels further up the street. Nice fellow, apparently.

If it's the same street as Parts Unknown then I think you're talking about Mike the Bike. Shannen's located on Kensington, in the alleyway next to Exile.

mike the bike sounds about right. closer to dundas, sort of beside the "bug's life" shop...

If it's the same street as Parts Unknown then I think you're talking about Mike the Bike. Shannen's located on Kensington, in the alleyway next to Exile.

You're a ___. Ah screw it. I'm growing weary of my own joke. Ok it isn't MY joke. Whatever. :popcorn

a question for you tattoo guys (ie guys with a lot of tattoos...) do you know of an artist that you would recommend? i'm thinking along the lines of someone you know personally (friend etc) and who you would want to do some work on you (and obviously local). PM me if you have any ideas.

i only ask here because i'd rather get a personal recommendation than throw the net out there and hope for the best.

a question for you tattoo guys (ie guys with a lot of tattoos...) do you know of an artist that you would recommend? i'm thinking along the lines of someone you know personally (friend etc) and who you would want to do some work on you (and obviously local). PM me if you have any ideas.

i only ask here because i'd rather get a personal recommendation than throw the net out there and hope for the best.

Nobody here has tattoos, what are you talking about? :)

Also: anything going on tonight? It feels like a hot time, summer in the city kinda night... but I haven't found any hot times yet. :)

I'm cleaning golf discs and drinking gin and tonic. I know, I'm a party kind of guy.

what's a golf disk? i thought it was golf balls.

i'm hanging with the missus tonight so no bikey-time for me i'm afraid.

a question for you tattoo guys (ie guys with a lot of tattoos...) do you know of an artist that you would recommend? i'm thinking along the lines of someone you know personally (friend etc) and who you would want to do some work on you (and obviously local). PM me if you have any ideas.

i only ask here because i'd rather get a personal recommendation than throw the net out there and hope for the best.


I've give all the people that have tattooed me glowing reviews but unfortunately they're in Vancouver (http://www.getmooretattoos.com), Newfoundland (http://www.troubleboundtattoos.com) & California (http://www.dansmithtattoos.com) via New Zealand so they don't help you out much. Unfortunately, you missed the latter (Dan Smith) by a couple days as he is here right now but is heading back to Cali on Monday and isn't planning on doing any more work before he goes. Too bad, too, he traded a bunch of tattoo time for a bike and bike parts this week! If you like his work, though, he's a good friend of a bunch of us and comes here every now and then and always talks of a potential Toronto move.

Locally, here are some folks you may be interested in;

Dan Innes (http://www.goodtimedesign.com/newsindex.html)

Rob Coutts or David Glantz (http://www.bobbyfive.com/index2.php)

Lizzie or Tyson (http://www.passage.ws/)

Scott, Wes or probably anyone at TCB - No website, but right beside the old Rotate

Ultimately I'd recommend someone to you based one style, size, etc. becauce certain folks excel at certain things so... any ideas?

Just learned how to trackstand. I went down to the basement and thought i'd give it another try and it just happened. I'm real happy since i'm not very good at unclipping and clipping on the fixed gear. Learning it was similar to when a coworker tried to teach me how to juggle three balls, at first i though it'd be impossible, but after a week of practicing it finally made sense and seemed like the easiest thing ever.

Nobody here has tattoos, what are you talking about? :)

Also: anything going on tonight? It feels like a hot time, summer in the city kinda night... but I haven't found any hot times yet. :)

http://www.epiclylaterd.com/index.html unnnhunh!!!

what's a golf disk? i thought it was golf balls.


Disc golf as in golfing with discs (frisbees). There's a very nice course out on the island. I lost a disc on Saturday in the water on hole 4, so I rented a wetsuit and went diving for it today. Found the disc plus 25 others, three of which I gave away to folks who were passing by and the remainder of those with contact info I 'll attempt to return to their rightful owners. The unclaimed/unmarked discs, I'll either give away or sell after picking any out for my quiver. For any of you golfers out there, put more than your first name on the disc. Seriously, how many people named Ross could there be in Toronto?

Wow:

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee126/gabekeirin/no%201/3RenshoTt4.jpg

I'd love to sit on the nose of the saddle of that bike and hammer in the aero bars if you know what I mean.

Wow:

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee126/gabekeirin/no%201/3RenshoTt4.jpg

I'd love to sit on the nose of the saddle of that bike and hammer in the aero bars if you know what I mean.

Sounds sexy. Tell me more.

Disc golf as in golfing with discs (frisbees).

Jackass move of last night = 3 shirtless fake spray tan drunken punkass teens whipping frisbees at the light poles near the beaches boardwalk near unsuspecting bystanders, babies, and dogs. Hope you enjoyed your barefoot walk through the off-leash area, dumbasses.

Disc golf as in golfing with discs (frisbees). There's a very nice course out on the island. I lost a disc on Saturday in the water on hole 4, so I rented a wetsuit and went diving for it today. Found the disc plus 25 others, three of which I gave away to folks who were passing by and the remainder of those with contact info I 'll attempt to return to their rightful owners. The unclaimed/unmarked discs, I'll either give away or sell after picking any out for my quiver. For any of you golfers out there, put more than your first name on the disc. Seriously, how many people named Ross could there be in Toronto?

hahhaha.. it takes a special kind of person to rent a wetsuit to go diving for a golf disc. I love you, Cam. ;)

ps. I need to get out for a round soon. You playing this weekend?

http://www.epiclylaterd.com/index.html unnnhunh!!!

Yeah, I had planned on going to that, actually. But I kinda hate gallery openings. Too crowded/loud. Let me know how it is.

Wow:

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee126/gabekeirin/no%201/3RenshoTt4.jpg

I'd love to sit on the nose of the saddle of that bike and hammer in the aero bars if you know what I mean.

what's that about sticking sticking your nose in a bike saddle?

sorry. go ahead and drop the hammer....

wow, what a slap in the face. the driver in the doored, now-dead cyclist got a $100 ticket.

http://www.thestar.com/News/GTA/article/450857

Disc golf as in golfing with discs (frisbees) The unclaimed/unmarked discs, I'll either give away or sell after picking any out for my quiver.
Aviar's Roc's or Whippet's????
Early Sunday round ?

Yeah, I had planned on going to that, actually. But I kinda hate gallery openings. Too crowded/loud. Let me know how it is.

Menh, M E N H, menh!

Aviar's Roc's or Whippet's????
Early Sunday round ?

I don't think I can make a round tomorrow morning. Riding plans.

wow, what a slap in the face. the driver in the doored, now-dead cyclist got a $100 ticket.

http://www.thestar.com/News/GTA/article/450857

Absolutely disgusting. If you ever want to kill someone, just wait until they get on a bike.

I was just on the CETMA site and apparently you can get the racks w/ removable "fences" now. *drool*

http://cetmaracks.com/5f-1_small.jpg

http://cetmaracks.com/15_small1.jpg

http://cetmaracks.com/5f-5_small.jpg

http://cetmaracks.com/7rf-13.jpg

I was just on the CETMA site and apparently you can get the racks w/ removable "fences" now. *drool*

Welcome to last year. :)

oooo snarky :lol: , is that 100k Thursday going to happen again this week?

I was staggered, but sadly, not surprised that they were charged under the Highway Traffic Act. Otherwise, would have been criminal negligence or something that may actually have resulted in a penalty. Or some semblance of justice, god forbid.

I'm okay for golf anytime today AND tomorrow (ha ha!) PM'd my number to you Wes. Keith, I have two Rocs that are unclaimed (ie. no contact info on them). I do have an Aviar-X which I've saving for Sandra's 10 year old nephew who is now totally hooked on disc golf, nothing else in putters though. Once I've contacted folks about discs and determined the orphans, I'll post up any extras I have for folks to pick up.

I was just on the CETMA site and apparently you can get the racks w/ removable "fences" now. *drool*

i saw that and inquired about getting one - he owner told me that shipping is $50 to canada (free domestic shipping in the US). at that price it's a tad too prohibitive to order i think.

looks a bit like rain this weekend so for those of you not riding or partaking in pride / other cultural activities allow me recommend a great film: This is England (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0480025/). Very well written and acted by a brilliant 12 year old. a great "80's" film that didn't reek of overly sentimentalized nostalgia.

anyone ever modded a front basket to work more like a platform rack? is it just a matter of hacksawing off the top 3/4 of the basket or what have you?

Sucks that there's not serious charge to that woman :(

Riding home on College last night there was a big scene at St. Clarens Ave (the one way north from Dundas to College right near Lansdowne/the triangle) - apparently a girl on a bike had been hit by a car - no other details, I hope she's OK - can't find anything on the news sites yet. She was taken to hospital (or someone was, anyway) but that's all I know. :(

TJ: Yeah I think so, there's a Facebook group setup for it (Thursday 100's)

Ride plans for me today are minimal, I'm heading over to CT shortly, otherwise nothing other than grabbing a bite to eat somewhere.

PS: Having an escort of 50 bike cops, 3 cruisers and a paddy wagon created a really weird tone/atmosphere at CM.