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05-05-06, 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by eyefloater
UPS is awful for shipping bikes. We've made numerous complaints about their lack of care w/ bike shipments. Axles poking through, holes punched/torn in boxes is actually common with them. Avoid them at all costs if possible.
So umm ... I'm a total dork. I finished up the bike this morning and took it for a quick spin around the neighbourhood before I started work. It's lovely.
At some point today I need to track down a dual pivot front brake that I can slap on, but then I'll be out and about tonight after 7pm if anything's going on. The temporary saddle is an old San Marco Rolls (yellow) that will likely get replaced by a ridiculously expensive Brooks Swift (honey/brown/black? dunno).
*giddylikeschoolgirlnewbikedayrules*
So umm ... I'm a total dork. I finished up the bike this morning and took it for a quick spin around the neighbourhood before I started work. It's lovely.
At some point today I need to track down a dual pivot front brake that I can slap on, but then I'll be out and about tonight after 7pm if anything's going on. The temporary saddle is an old San Marco Rolls (yellow) that will likely get replaced by a ridiculously expensive Brooks Swift (honey/brown/black? dunno).*giddylikeschoolgirlnewbikedayrules*
05-05-06, 10:17 AM
#5052
Me talk pretty one day.
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Public opinion poll time ...
Master links: convenience feature or safety hazard (on fg bikes)?
Master links: convenience feature or safety hazard (on fg bikes)?
05-05-06, 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by cavit8
Doesn't customs open your package? Why would UPS open something?
05-05-06, 10:23 AM
#5054
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[QUOTE=jeremywhitehorn](original 80's bridgestone, 67cm c-t-c) QUOTE]
67?
what choo gonna do...strap the saddle right to the bike and do away with the seatpost?
67?
what choo gonna do...strap the saddle right to the bike and do away with the seatpost?
05-05-06, 10:24 AM
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tip: UPS uses customs brokers which charge a large handling fee.
05-05-06, 10:24 AM
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I traded your brake lever for crack. Sorry. *resumes freebasing*
05-05-06, 10:28 AM
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In Velo Veritas
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Originally Posted by somnambulant
I love the skidstrong setup on their site with the lime green rims and those On-One Mary bars. Looks like it would be a really fun city ride. https://www.gaansari.com/skidstrong/what.htm
i'm too excited about this build; i'm taking the afternoon off to finish it.
05-05-06, 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by eyefloater
Public opinion poll time ...
Master links: convenience feature or safety hazard (on fg bikes)?
Master links: convenience feature or safety hazard (on fg bikes)?
05-05-06, 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by eyefloater
Public opinion poll time ...
Master links: convenience feature or safety hazard (on fg bikes)?
Master links: convenience feature or safety hazard (on fg bikes)?
05-05-06, 10:39 AM
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Get the stick.
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Originally Posted by eyefloater
Public opinion poll time ...
Master links: convenience feature or safety hazard (on fg bikes)?
Master links: convenience feature or safety hazard (on fg bikes)?
05-05-06, 10:39 AM
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There's also an unofficial TBN ride at 6:30. We could hit that up for any arbritrary amount of time.
Edit: Says it's going to rain tonight wtf.
Edit edit: Check this out https://toronto.craigslist.org/bik/157775356.html
Edit edit edit: Do I need to bring my krypto chain?
Edit: Says it's going to rain tonight wtf.
Edit edit: Check this out https://toronto.craigslist.org/bik/157775356.html
Edit edit edit: Do I need to bring my krypto chain?
Last edited by operator; 05-05-06 at 10:49 AM.
05-05-06, 10:41 AM
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[QUOTE=cavernmech]
did i say 80' bridgestone? i meant olde-tymey highwheeler. i'm waxing my handlebar moustache as we speak, and doing squat thrusts in preparation for riding my velocipede (it came with new fangled nuematic9sp) tires).
yeah it's a 67, like i said i'm long-legged; there's still a good 6-7" or seatpost showing.
Originally Posted by jeremywhitehorn
(original 80's bridgestone, 67cm c-t-c) QUOTE]
67? what choo gonna do...strap the saddle right to the bike and do away with the seatpost?
67?
what choo gonna do...strap the saddle right to the bike and do away with the seatpost?yeah it's a 67, like i said i'm long-legged; there's still a good 6-7" or seatpost showing.
05-05-06, 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by STEEKER
Cycle Solutions still has that blue Pinareelo frame amd I saw a nice used Bionchi up there yesterday( wrong spelling)
05-05-06, 11:29 AM
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for the pina?
05-05-06, 11:32 AM
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hmmm... I just called them and they said $320 for the frame, fork, bb, headset, brakes, stem and bars. I wonder if they do trade-ins?
05-05-06, 11:48 AM
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dam this is fun !
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Originally Posted by TRaffic Jammer
for the pina?
05-05-06, 11:50 AM
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your size? no damage? jump on it..... don't even think about it.
Trade you're Mom, before Mothers' Day.
Trade you're Mom, before Mothers' Day.
05-05-06, 11:53 AM
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I was going to buy it before but I bought the present Pinarello but I still need a fixie
05-05-06, 12:11 PM
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[QUOTE=STEEKER]I was going to buy it before but I bought the present Pinarello but I still need a fixie ,, the Bianchi was really sweet I almost bought that one to get it fixed but one of the wrenchers gave me the brush off so I just left
05-05-06, 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by operator
There's also an unofficial TBN ride at 6:30. We could hit that up for any arbritrary amount of time.
edit: only a 30% chance of showers. Nothing we can't duck into a cafe/pub to avoid. https://weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca/city/p..._metric_e.html
05-05-06, 12:21 PM
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Gar, looks like I'm stuck studying for tonight. Hope you guys have fun at Jet Fuel.
05-05-06, 12:25 PM
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Must be an important exam, friday studing....
05-05-06, 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by TRaffic Jammer
Must be an important exam, friday studing....