Rides and Races - Toronto Fixed

me me me! well probably not wakestock but acoustic chuck sounds mighty tempting.

yeah, it was tempting when it was at the boat.

kind of a bummer now that its at the docks.

P.S What is the meaning of life

42,000?

</the universe and everything>

yeah, it was tempting when it was at the boat.

kind of a bummer now that its at the docks.

same here

went from being at the boat (playing the boat at the boat? sweet) to being at a frat party

From the sublime to the ridiculous: Re:igor http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080724.wbikes24/BNStory/National/home

that guy lived in yorkville!? i assumed he just slept in the shop...

Any one know where I can get these "Campy" Koolstop pads locally? http://cgi.ebay.com/Kool-Stop-Brake-Pads-Campagnolo-Mafac-Weinmann-Salmon_W0QQitemZ230272988101QQihZ013QQcategoryZ42331QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


On CBC- officer talking about how they just discovered 200 or so "nice"

bikes.

i'd check urbane for those. perhaps anywhere that would accomidate older componentry.

WHAT THE ****?!




Teen dragged 600 metres can't recall his ordeal

Hamilton police receive 60 tips on hit and run

Hamilton–Up to 60 tips have poured in to police investigating the horrific case of a teen dragged under a car for more than half a kilometre.

Nick Perkins, 17, was hit by a car while cycling home with a friend on July 3. After hitting him, the car's occupants got out of the vehicle, stole a backpack from his friend and drove off again with the teen stuck in the car's undercarriage.

Perkins was dragged 600 metres, burning away skin and bone on his back, hip and head, until he was dislodged.

This week, he was brought out of a coma that had been medically induced to spare him excruciating pain from his injuries.

Yesterday, at a fundraiser barbecue for the teen, his mother and stepdad George McGee said Nick has no memory of events.

"He remembers absolutely nothing," McGee said. "He said he doesn't even remember going out that night. We're hoping something will come back."

Nickie Perkins said her son needs more surgery. "Some of the grafts did not take on his back and buttocks, and he is going in for more surgery (today) that will take two or three hours. They are taking skin from the good parts of his back to put on the bad parts of his back."

Lead investigator, Hamilton police Det. Rob Mayea, said detectives have received 50 to 60 tips and are struggling to prioritize them. "Unfortunately, the tips are all over the map," he said. Police have seized three vehicles, but all have turned out "not to have damage consistent with Nick's injuries," Mayea said.

Hamilton Spectator


http://www.thestar.com/News/Canada/article/467132

^^ unbelievable :(

apparently cbc is having a forum today on "biking in toronto and beyond":

http://www.cbc.ca/news/yourinterview/2008/07/cycling_tips.html

LOL!

P.S What is the meaning of life

42!

I'll have to make more of an effort to get out for these rides, something or other keeps coming up.. stupid life stuff!

I heard about that kid being dragged, horrific ordeal. :mad:

Anyone heading to CM tonight?

That and to actually determine from the post which ones are being offered. I'll admit though that Krusty's post was pretty cryptic. When he said ISIS this is the first thing I thought of

http://cavit8.clawz.com/images/isis_band.jpg

Well played. I've had a hankerin' to throw on some ISIS for a bit, this just pushed me over the edge. Oceanic spinning right now...

anyone here going to see hot water music (supporting RZA and GZA!!!) and/or chuck ragan solo on saturday?

Don't even get me started. I'm going out of town this weekend...

Missing Propagandhi but I've seen them a few times so I'll deal with it...
Missing Hot Water Music but I've seen them a few times so I'll deal with it...
Missing the Chuck Ragan solo show? Huge bummer!

My boy Robbie saw him last year in the UK and said that it might have been the best live show he'd ever seen and this is a guy who has seen a LOT of shows... Sound academy or not, you all should go and go early.

anyone here going to see hot water music (supporting RZA and GZA!!!) and/or chuck ragan solo on saturday?

Chuck Ragan solo? WaAAAaH?! I hadn't heard about that. I'm gonna be on the island for the HWM/RZA+GZA stuff though. Playing a little disc-golf earlier in the day, then going to the show.


When he said ISIS this is the first thing I thought of

http://cavit8.clawz.com/images/isis_band.jpg

I <3 you, Cam. :)

http://twitter.com/somnambulant/statuses/867339643

Chuck Ragan solo? WaAAAaH?!


http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=59982500303

King Khan and His Shrines last night was the best show I have ever seen! Seriously! Chuck Ragan can kiss my unappreciative ass *ducks* :D

http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/bik/767695648.html

I really don't understand. Who would post such a condescending, insulting ad and expect anyone to patronize them?

I guess I totally got burned for not reading thing, but anyways I'm still interested.
Thanks!

I think I know who posted that add and he's definitely what you would consider a "hipster" so I think he doesn't realize it comes accross as condescending. He probably sees it as being self-deprecating. Oh and I should add he's a nice guy (assuming it is who I think it is), overcharging-for-that-bike-notwithstanding.

^it's like the 3rd time I've seen that same ad posted on CL,
I always thought it was kind of funny.....but I wouldn't be surprised if he probably fits his own description.

$475 for a converted road frame is likely why it's still for sale

I wouldn't be surprised if he probably fits his own description.


that's what i was thinking

that's what i was thinking

You working today?

was up with the deep Vs? besides that they come in different colors, are they any good at all? the da28 seems to be the same but half the price...

You working today?

working on my tan maybe! no, pokerstars a.k.a. the shoot from hell is finally over.

dear shop people: if a nice British girl named claire stops by to look at fixed gear bikes today be nice to her! she's from my job and is hoping to pick up a bike before she goes home to London.

I guess I totally got burned for not reading thing, but anyways I'm still interested.
Thanks!

pyze-guy beat your post with a PM, unfortunately.

re: kid dragged 600 m. that's ****ing sick.

hamilton is the devil's armpit.

hanging out with dan maybe!...

Fixed

re: kid dragged 600 m. that's ****ing sick.

hamilton is the devil's armpit.

And they took time to stop, steal his friend's backpack and continued driving with the guy underneath. I can't believe that.

Actually a guy who works with my friend was on the subway yesterday at Sheppard station. His train was evacuated because a guy got stuck between the platform and the train from the waste down. He said there was blood all over the platform. I don't know what happened. Might have been an attempted suicide since it never made the news. Disturbing/sickening nonetheless.

i heard a story from someone, they were on a train and a guy jumped, he also got stuck from the waist down. he was totally conscious and couldn't feel anything, but when the fire dept. inflated those balloons to force the train away from the platform to pull him out, he bled to death.

jumpers make me queasy.

God that is horrific. Actually I was wondering what they would do to get someone out of there. Huge balloons huh?

King Khan and His Shrines last night was the best show I have ever seen! Seriously! Chuck Ragan can kiss my unappreciative ass *ducks* :D

You were there? Didn't see you in the mosh pit brah!:twitchy: That is great you got a tic. Went to both shows, similar set, but the crowd last night wasn't the same straight backed, chin stroking, typical Toronto crowd. Hip shaking extravaganza. Even got my hat and sweater stolen! now that was a good show.

I ended up ordering Kool stop replacement campy pads from ebay for anyone who cares. Urbane didn't have any of the victory vintage.

ADVICE REQUEST PLEASE!

Is there any bar/resto in the city for a non-cable-enabled person to watch the TDF (time trials are my favorite) - you know like they do when men kick that sphere around?

Thanks!

Jetfuel coffee shop on Parliament usually has the tour playing on a big tv.

ADVICE REQUEST PLEASE!

Is there any bar/resto in the city for a non-cable-enabled person to watch the TDF (time trials are my favorite) - you know like they do when men kick that sphere around?

Thanks!

Rhino on queen at brock had it playing on wednesday night when i was there.

I have officially ridden the twentys back tire to ****. Awesome.

Hows the Don, anyone check it today? Im thinking its still buttery, but I could be wrong.

maybe Scallywags , they specialize in International Sports Broadcasts http://www.scallywags.net/schedule.php

but they mostly show soccer only (and usually a zoo if a popular game is on plus the food is terrible), but they don't always list everything they can(could?) broadcast on their website. I watched the Pairs F1 Grand Prix in there at 4 in the morning once..

I have officially ridden the twentys back tire to ****. Awesome.

Hows the Don, anyone check it today? Im thinking its still buttery, but I could be wrong.

Yeah, if I were to guess it would be unpleasant in there... but I haven't been in there for weeks, so I have no idea how it's been holding up. Stupid rainiest Summer on record.

Jetfuel coffee shop on Parliament usually has the tour playing on a big tv.

i watched the last stage at jet fuel last year. it was playing on a tiny imac wedged up by the ceiling. it hurt my neck, and the digital feed cut out a lot, including a portion of the final sprint. it sucked, but at least the coffee was good.

for some flukey reason i now get OLN in a slightly staticky state even though i only get channels 2-28, so i'll be watching at home this year. bless jah and coppi, they're looking out for me.

Stupid rainiest Summer on record.

Hear hear. Rainblows, pots of holes, funderful. Yo im lazy, anyone know whos good to hit up for 20in. rims? Better yet, 20in. road rims? And tires?

I realised going slow pisses me the f-ck off, and the folder is way too easy to hide in the work van. Must build compromise.

Anyone on here go check out the Igor viewings today? There is a LOT of stuff in there... If anyone is missing any wheels / wheelsets as well, there were a few fixed wheels / wheelsets that may be worth checking out if you can prove they were yours... One Miche Rear, A couple of those Quando / Alex Urbane jobbies, etc...

[quote=MattRennick;7134821]Anyone on here go check out the Igor viewings today?[QUOTE]

Is it up all weekend? I have a date with that lockup tomorrow if it is.

Anyone on here go check out the Igor viewings today? There is a LOT of stuff in there... If anyone is missing any wheels / wheelsets as well, there were a few fixed wheels / wheelsets that may be worth checking out if you can prove they were yours... One Miche Rear, A couple of those Quando / Alex Urbane jobbies, etc...

wtf!? i was told the next viewing was on monday. do you know how long it's open for today? is it still 9 hanna? i heard it moved

Friday, July 25: noon to 8 p.m.
Saturday, July 26 and Sunday, July 27: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Monday, July 28 to Thursday, July 31: noon to 8 p.m.

^ thanks!

i watched the last stage at jet fuel last year. it was playing on a tiny imac wedged up by the ceiling. it hurt my neck, and the digital feed cut out a lot, including a portion of the final sprint. it sucked, but at least the coffee was good.

for some flukey reason i now get OLN in a slightly staticky state even though i only get channels 2-28, so i'll be watching at home this year. bless jah and coppi, they're looking out for me.

hahahahahaha i remember that! yo he actually got a tv this time....its a little bigger then what he had last time...a little...and its not streaming...its actually cable...

im watching it on my tv tomorrowz AM...i dont mind a bit of company if someone wants to come by and check it out...holla at ya boy...or jus pm me. early morning pints are welcome ;)

wtf!? i was told the next viewing was on monday. do you know how long it's open for today? is it still 9 hanna? i heard it moved

It's at 35 Strachan. I was there today. There is also an "unknown pile" in case your bike was logo-less.

Saw a few happy people getting their rides back and some sad bikes who'll likely never see their owners again :(

does anyone know if a shop downtown stocks pink brake cable housing?

It's at 35 Strachan. I was there today. There is also an "unknown pile" in case your bike was logo-less.

Saw a few happy people getting their rides back and some sad bikes who'll likely never see their owners again :(

thanks for the update, I was going to head to hanna again. It would be nice if after a while they would set all the unloved unclaimed bikes free, and let us knife-fight over the best frames and parts for project bikes.

chaotic, yes. effective? definitely. fun? inevitably.

sooooooooooooo... i went. once again no bikes for me. i did see a few people reunited with there rides and it was nice. i saw a couple bikes still in boxes!!!! brand new. and in the wheel section i saw a pair of wheelchair wheels!! wtf?! who steals wheelchair wheels? i was chatting with one of the cops when a guy walked over to us and basically started ranting at the cop about how they should be ashamed for the amount of time it took to arrest igor and then the converatioin quickly digressed into a story about how his son was robbed by 5 "nig*ers". seriously. i can't believe people like that exist. before the jackass entered the conversation the cop told me that someone had gotten their bike back that was stolen in 1987!!!!! amazing.

...the converatioin quickly digressed into a story about how his son was robbed by 5 "nig*ers". seriously. i can't believe people like that exist.

:notamused: prolly why his sons bike got jacked in tha first place...

8 hour mtb race anyone? See you at hardwood hills if so. Give me a shout if you want to go for the day.

I cried a bit inside when Operator said that Miche's where just Campy rejects. :twitchy: