Rides and Races - Toronto Fixed

It looks like I'm gonna need to head down to Parts Unknown for what is, to this point, an elusive 25.6 seatpost. So far what has turned up is a mixed bag of suspension, setback, and simply expensive ones, or the undesired pole type. Normally I like the hunt, but there's too much on the list right now to joyfully obsess over each part. (resisting the urge to say "I'll keep you posted").........damn!!!

Joe, if you spot any aero posts (ie. Campy or a knock-off ... old aluminum style) please let me know. I need a 26.8 post and I've been having a hard time finding one too.

It looks like I'm gonna need to head down to Parts Unknown for what is, to this point, an elusive 25.6 seatpost. So far what has turned up is a mixed bag of suspension, setback, and simply expensive ones, or the undesired pole type. Normally I like the hunt, but there's too much on the list right now to joyfully obsess over each part. (resisting the urge to say "I'll keep you posted").........damn!!!


If you can't find one, you can always take 0.2 mm off of a 25.8 mm post with sand paper. It takes about 20 minutes of ************, but it works.

^^^That's hot.

I just saw a red KHS aero track (forward-sloping top tube) leaned up against the patio-fence, unlocked at the Lettieri in Yorkville. Gah! So purty.

I was trying to "spot the bike nerd" while I was waiting for my espresso, but everyone just looked typically Yorkville.

Joe, if you spot any aero posts (ie. Campy or a knock-off ... old aluminum style) please let me know. I need a 26.8 post and I've been having a hard time finding one too.

i have a few of that size in may parts bin. if you just need it functional, kalloy makes it in that size. also i've bought some no name ti ones from urbane in that same size.

I have Campy seats posts but you ccan''t have them

Anyone else going to the Bianca Memorial ride tonight ? . Meet at Spadina and Bloor for 6:30/6:45pm

I think i'd get tired. Don't think I can make it for the memorial.

Inspected my rear tire yesterday and there was a big bulge in the sidewall. The wirebead was ripping out of the tire.

Still waiting on my cassette (somnambulant how long did it take to get your order? Shipping to destination minus the pickup duration).

It's not 26.8 that I'm having trouble with, it's the old aero design (which I think is pretty much the nicest seat post design ever).

I'm curious as to why an aero post? The look of it?

It's not 26.8 that I'm having trouble with, it's the old aero design (which I think is pretty much the nicest seat post design ever).
Is that the old one with the tapered top ?

It's not 26.8 that I'm having trouble with, it's the old aero design (which I think is pretty much the nicest seat post design ever).

yeah, i don't have any of those...

yeah, i don't have any of those...
I do:D

the old campy ones are art, from the 80's?

the old campy ones are art, from the 80's?
yes indeed , one of my bikes is loaded with 80's camy parts

I love the colour that finish goes, when it gets older.

Anyone else going to the Bianca Memorial ride tonight ? . Meet at Spadina and Bloor for 6:30/6:45pm

I'll be there, but I'll be riding across to the Downsview station. Note that the meeting at Spadina and Bloor station is to head north to Downsview where the ride will actually take place, so don't forget ttc fare. The ride leaves from there at 7:30. Bikes are allowed on the TTC after 6:30 (ie. non peak hours).

I'll be there, but I'll be riding across to the Downsview station. Note that the meeting at Spadina and Bloor station is to head north to Downsview where the ride will actually take place, so don't forget ttc fare. The ride leaves from there at 7:30. Bikes are allowed on the TTC after 6:30 (ie. non peak hours).
I am driving my bike up from the bottom of Victoria park then joining others at Spadina/Bloor and riding up to Downsview, see ya there

I am driving my bike up from the bottom of Victoria park then joining others at Spadina/Bloor and riding up to Downsview, see ya there

I'll be wearing an orange jersey and a black UTW bag if you want to hook up for the memorial ride itself.

I'll be wearing an orange jersey and a black UTW bag if you want to hook up for the memorial ride itself.
Tinooooo and I are riding up so hook up with us at Downsviews I stick out in a crowd ( BigNugly):p Red/Siver messenger bag most likly smoking

^^^That's hot.

I just saw a red KHS aero track (forward-sloping top tube) leaned up against the patio-fence, unlocked at the Lettieri in Yorkville. Gah! So purty.

I was trying to "spot the bike nerd" while I was waiting for my espresso, but everyone just looked typically Yorkville.

a guy who works @ urbane rides his forward sloping red KHS daily. and that was the first fixie I ever rode.
sweet ride!

to all you mess bag connoisseurs:

I'm in the market for a daily/commuter (or large enough so I don't regret) bag.
So what things should I look for in a bag and any tips, good brands?

Yall are good to go to that late memorial ride, I went on the one early this morning but I can't quit working to go to...well I guess it's already going on. Hope there's a big turnout, bout a hundred plus were at the memorial on Ave, half that many were on the ride there.

to all you mess bag connoisseurs:

I'm in the market for a daily/commuter (or large enough so I don't regret) bag.
So what things should I look for in a bag and any tips, good brands?

1) What is your expected loadout, and of what
2) UTW FTW!

The problem with a big bag is you regret it when you aren't carrying full capacity and the problem with a small bag is that you regret it when you can't carry as much.

1) What is your expected loadout, and of what
2) UTW FTW!

The problem with a big bag is you regret it when you aren't carrying full capacity and the problem with a small bag is that you regret it when you can't carry as much.

ps. operator: I want to try on your next time I see you. I emailed UTW about getting a custom bag made today, but I'd like to try yours on for size (since it's already broken in) first.

ps. operator: I want to try on your next time I see you. I emailed UTW about getting a custom bag made today, but I'd like to try yours on for size (since it's already broken in) first.

A $10 try-on fee applies

p.s you're showing for CM tomorrow yeah?

A $10 try-on fee applies

A $20 me-not-kicking-your-ass fee also applies. :)

I've got the same bag as rob but mines totally broken in and several dollars cooler

so who's all headin to CM tomorrow?

so who's all headin to CM tomorrow?

Not sure if I am yet. It's my last day at my current job, so I might just be out celebrating someplace. But at the same time, it feels like after last week's deaths, CM is fairly important this month.

A $10 try-on fee applies

A $20 me-not-kicking-your-ass fee also applies.

I've got the same bag as rob but mines totally broken in and several dollars cooler


aww... you guys should get married!

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y145/Keithipoo/276a516f.jpg

and i should get back to algeo.

celebrating someplace.

Set someplace = critical mass

So good meeting Steeker at the memorium ride. I've never seen so many cops in one place without doughnuts (although Tim Hortons was just down the road). Special Response van was pretty neat.

A crappy place to die and a sad place to be to pay respects to a sister.

to all you mess bag connoisseurs:

I'm in the market for a daily/commuter (or large enough so I don't regret) bag.
So what things should I look for in a bag and any tips, good brands?

You could get a good deal on a push bag no?
pac or utw look nice & functional local as well.
Cheers

PAC = bulletproof and $$$
UTW = I have the Messential and it's a nice bag with a single metal bearclaw instead of the plastic clips that Push uses. Sam sewed in a seatbelt buckle from a car I killed sort of a la chrome - an addition I like a lot. They also sewed up an external pump bag that I used when I had an overlong pump. I like the metal claw buckle and simple layout. Try a few on for fit. My criteria is bomb proof and simple. I don't need a bazillion pockets etc. because I just use mine for commuting - stuff in, stuff out. It's also very easy to carry oversize loads.
I looked at the Push stuff (and I own one of their hip pouches) but the use of plastic buckles put me off

Try a few on. Try putting stuff in it to see how it fits. See how easy it is to get on or off, particularly with a load in it. The downside to UTW is that the main strap doesn't quick release. If you're taking your bag on and off a lot, it may be a PITA.

You could get a good deal on a push bag no?
pac or utw look nice & functional local as well.
Cheers

yeaup, but I'm mostly just wondering if anyone could shed some light as to whats a decent size and also what are some useful features I should be requesting/looking for.

yeaup, but I'm mostly just wondering if anyone could shed some light as to whats a decent size and also what are some useful features I should be requesting/looking for.

A love hole port would be a good one to ask for. Other wise think the three companies have it covered. Shop around.
Did I mention I can fit 24 beer in my push metro.
LOL
Cheers

So good meeting Steeker at the memorium ride. I've never seen so many cops in one place without doughnuts (although Tim Hortons was just down the road). Special Response van was pretty neat.

A crappy place to die and a sad place to be to pay respects to a sister.
Nice meeting you too cavit8 ( told ya I forget names fast:p )sad moment up there horrible place to die and way to go keeping your cool with that d*ckhead out side I would'nt have been so nice, and that little lady cop with the attitude was a turd.. BUT hey you took off wayyyyyy to fast you should have stayed with us we went down these quiet wild hilly streets all the way to Bloor going over 50K on one of them total blast

I'll be out, in fact I might be there w/ some people from work (seems we might be shutting down the shop a bit early so we can all get there in time). After what happened a week ago, this feels like a significant month to participate in CM.

Well if my back let's me I'll be at Critical Mass too, I think this will be a Good one too but I have a feeling the cops will be nasty maybe not just a feeling

I kind of doubt cops will try to shut down CM this month. If they has their collective head on straight hopefully they'll let some cyclists go out and remind drivers that there're more than just cars on the road. Ooor, maybe it'll be like NYC and we'll all get busted for particpating in an illegal parade w/ no permit. ;)

Edit: got my spell on.

Well if my back let's me I'll be at Critical Mass too, I think this will be a Good one too but I have a feeling the cops will be nasty maybe not just a feeling

Warning heeded. I'm bringing my bell.

I discovered a new blog through the biking toronto blog, and lo and behold I found this:
http://theboltsandnuts.blogspot.com/2006/04/critical-vacuum-iv.html

cool...I like

BUT hey you took off wayyyyyy to fast you should have stayed with us we went down these quiet wild hilly streets all the way to Bloor going over 50K on one of them total blast

Yeah I was a little cold and needed to stoke a bit after the memorial. All you guys are on coasters. 50k on a fixie = feet off the pedals for me. :D I got going fast enough in a couple of spots as it was.

Re: Dickhead; I got to wondering after the fact if he was a truck driver. It never ceases to amaze me how cagers stick together. If someone dies it's obviously the fault of the pedestrian/cyclist whatever. "Oh she was a well known troubled teen, they'll be checking for drugs in the autopsy". Sure, it makes obvious sense that someone with a "chequered" past is at fault, regardless. res ipsa loquitur. Surely they wouldn't have to give the driver a blood test, check his log book or see if he's keeping more than one so he can keep driving while nodding at the wheel. I'm glad lady-cop hassled Rick instead of me. I thought she was kinda hot so I probably would have ended up being cuffed over the hood of the car after making some innuendo comment about her flak vest.

I'm not sure if I'll make it to CM, but I'll give it a go.

I kind of doubt cops will try to shut down CM this month. If they has their collective head on straight hopefully they'll let some cyclists go out and remind drivers that there're more than just cars on the road. Ooor, maybe it'll be like NYC and we'll all get busted for particpating in an illegal parade w/ no permit. ;)

Edit: got my spell on.
I did'nt say the cops would shut tonights ride down:p

The girl that was there said witnesses said the rider had the right of way on the green light and the truck was at fault I will find the link but as we all KNOW the cops will not charge the driver

this is an important CM to make it to but i lament the early start times for all us (later)working stiffs. :(

A love hole port would be a good one to ask for. Other wise think the three companies have it covered. Shop around.
Did I mention I can fit 24 beer in my push metro.
LOL
Cheers

i hope you have padding in your bag when you're riding home from the beer store. i was returning two 12s in my zo(no padding.. would a bike pump be considered as padding??) and damn was it digging into my spine. good thing i had a short way to go with the two 12packs i bought!!

You should have seen me returning a keg in my big UTW bag. That was a scene!