pyze-guy

Seriously, for $1000 why buy a used bike from someone. So many options out there. I do like the no Fuji/Iro/KHS part. Screams I want to be hip, yet not a hipster. One on the fridge of hipness.

cavernmech

Sadly even if you did have a plate # there is nothing you can do.
Correction...you can spend an hour going to the cop shop and lodging a formal complaint only to find that absolutely nothing will be done about it.

Flimflam

Yeah I've had a taste of that... A few winters ago I called up after watching/witnessing two officers watching a car in front of them spend 10 minutes getting un-stuck from a snow bank. I was on my way over there to help push (after getting dressed up to head outdoors, etc.) when the guy got free, the cops just stayed put in their warm car throughout the whole thing, just sitting there watching. I called and complained to the desk Sgt. on duty at 54, the guy just said "What did you expect them to do?" I said "Umm, help the poor guy out? Serve the community?" - I was shocked... but not really - I kinda want to be a cop to make those things right some days... but I know it's just not like that, people are people, and people are *******s.

While I'm *****ing about authority, I got stopped in Union today with my bike. The guy tried to tell me I couldn't be in there first, then he told me I couldn't board a train. I repeated the "rule" to him, which he agreed with and said "Yeah, but you have to arrive AFTER 9:30" so I'm like "Errr yep, I get into Whitby at 10:01 - thanks" to which he just shut up and walked off... I kinda muttered a "Don't frigging lie to me about YOUR rules buddy" - damn people. I think it only happened because he happened to see me, and a train had just come in and there were a ton of people around - I know I can even get on the earlier train if need be, although that would technically be breaking their bikes-on-train time restrictions.

pyze-guy

I like the cops who are at my school every other day or so. They took 3 out in cuffs last week. Just a normal week at Warden and Finch. The female was nice, sweet legs. She saw my bike hat (I wear it as my chef hat at school) and asked me if I do the donut ride. Pointless story I know but I think she was hitting on me so I just wanted to brag about it. My wife laughed when I told her I was getting hit on. Not sure what that means.

freecycle

whats really facked is the kid in that thing, like what do these popo think youre hauling around? i mean, just because we dont go at the speed of traffic (mostly) and have to use the damned crap-encrusted bike lanes doesnt mean we arent people.

speaking of which, my new michelins took a lovely chunk of some rusted crap on the way to work this week. thanks TO.

kergin

^^ The core roads are pretty alright, IMHO. You should visit Eglinton & Keele area: there are potholes large enough to *wreck* a car. There are several potholes which go so deep, you can see the drainage sewer beneath the road; I'm saying, massive amount of asphalt missing, under which there's a concrete bed with a hole in it, which goes to a sewer. I had to dodge at least 4 of those suckers today; it was no wonder there were no cars in the right hand east-bound lane.

jeremywhitehorn

it means you still got it, baby!

jeremywhitehorn

stupid question: is there such a thing as bolt-on cantilever studs? (since we're talking about studs......)

duppy.conqueror

speaking of the spinz...

ok im a try watching this 'ish on yout000000b...

edit: just read the star article....yay! screw you 5-0 for tryin to bust those guys...that pedal car is dope!

duppy.conqueror

HA HA! worrrrrrrrrrrrrd up pyze...you bad mutha (shut yo mouth!)

operator

Yeah ****ing rent a cops. Have nothing better to do, if they see something that sticks out they gotta get their noses in it. Set your watch to union station time by the second and walk in at the exact time you're allowed to.

If they say something, I politely tell them to **** off. It's bad enough you're not allowed to take bikes, folded or not on transit in rush hour (understandable since they make zero provisions for it) but getting hassled by ******* getting paid near minimum wage puts me over the top.

I had a guy literally grab me as I was already on the escalator going down towards the subway, and having him tell me to take the elevator. Man it would've been funny if I had slipped on my look cleats and fell all the way to the bottom and then sued their ass for 30 billion dollars.

When you have a bike, everyone treats you like a homeless meth addict. It also doesn't help that I don't look old enough to buy alochol either.

Come on... you didn't ask her if she wanted a ride with you?!!

LordFoo

^^^ Gets my nomination for BFSSFGRRTF segue of the year.

Something like this?

cavernmech

Moots used to make clamp-on canti studs back when most bikes shared similar tube dimensions. They would be the first people I would contact.

I_bRAD

Putting on new tires before the street sweepers have rolled is just asking for it!

I paid one vittoria open corsa for that lesson a few years back.

krusty

If you need a 26.0 drop bar, I have a brand new Easton EC90 you can have free. It's not doing anything for me sitting in my basement. I live out in Rouge Hill BTW, but am in town most Sat.

Fuzzz

Just ordered my new Dawg Deluxe. If anyone knows of anyone who might be interested in my 17" Caldera+Reba setup DM me... it's going on Craigslist shortly.

freecycle

yep, lesson well learned, hooray april 14th! sweeping day is nigh, our slicks are safe again

thank go it was only a puncture, only cost me five bucks instead of 35

somnambulant

What a lovely day for a tromp in the woods! https://trail.motionbased.com/trail/activity/5319419

somnambulant

also: I met Steve Bauer.
also*2: easy spin tomorrow, anyone?

shapelike

I had a lot of fun at today's race. My endurance and ability to pace myself is getting better, though I still need to build up a lot more strength/technical skills. Riding singlespeed this year is TERRIFYING to me right now but aside from the vomiting and fainting, etc. I think it'll help me a lot. I look forward to the slow and bloody transition from "fresh meat" to "legitimate mid-pack finisher" this fall during CX.

kergin

Yo. I'm in. Meet at manic? -> spit & back?

Also: I wandered up to La Bicicletta for a saddle, and happened to ask about cyclocross bikes in the range of $2k. They had a BMC Cross machine, a Ridley, and a Redline. Aside from the Redline (a brand which I know nothing about), they didn't seem to offer the kind of value I'm finding in a Kona JTS. Is there anything significant I should note between BMC & a Kona? (aside from the $500 savings)

operator

Donut ride, donut ride, donut ride!

Edit: Miche supertype seatpost 4tw!

kergin

It's coming, but first: I might replace the Jamis with a Capo. Depends how the bike feels. That Sputnik is a bone rattler, BTW.

shapelike

Shoulder the BMC - that chainstay/top tube cluster might feel pretty uncomfortable. Kona certainly knows how to build a 'cross bike what with Trebon and Wicks giving them feedback. Ridley is the world cup 'cross brand, but if you're not down w/ the European geometry (short top tube, crazy-high bottom bracket, tall stand-over heights) then their bikes really aren't for you. I like the Ridley's because with their short top tubes and tall head tubes they seem to be a good match for my proportions. I'd prefer a bit lower bottom bracket (hence why I'm in love with the X-Fire which is Ridley's new carbon design and has a slightly lower bottom bracket - I'm taking donations if anyone's interested). One other thing to consider, depending on your uses for the bike are horizontal top tube vs. sloping. Depending on frame size and angle of slope is can give you better stand-over clearance or make throwing your elbow through the main triangle awkward. Something to take a look at if you're test-riding bikes at least.

operator

Why Low bb?