Toronto Fixed Part 2
08-28-09 | 06:30 PM
#1026
Yup
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 3,083
Likes: 6
From: where the sunbeams end and the starlight begins
Bikes: Kona Unit, planet X cx bike, khs fixed gear
Mmm, dirt drops.....
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08-28-09 | 09:50 PM
#1027
In Velo Veritas
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 3,013
Likes: 0
From: Toronto
Bikes: Menonite black urbanite, probably enough spare parts to make anther one.
if you guys see any interesting tank-like cruisers (i'm thinking 50s-60s CCMs or something like it with the double top tubes) let me know. i'm on the hunt for a worry free plain clothes city bike...
08-29-09 | 08:50 AM
#1028
Don't smoke, Mike.
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 3,295
Likes: 0
From: Toronto
Bikes: Devinci Tosca, IRO Rob Roy
08-29-09 | 09:37 AM
#1029
Call me The Breeze
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 3,702
Likes: 8
From: Cooper Ontario
Bikes: 2004 Litespeed Siena, 1996 Litespeed Obed, 1992 Miele (unknown model), 1982 Meile Uno LS.
I just got a cruiser myself for the same reason. It ended up turning out pretty flashy though and although I didn't comparatively spend that much on it, it still says "steal me" It's fun to ride though, took me a while to learn how to cruise though, I was always trying to make it go too fast.
08-29-09 | 10:26 AM
#1030
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,277
Likes: 0
I just got a cruiser myself for the same reason. It ended up turning out pretty flashy though and although I didn't comparatively spend that much on it, it still says "steal me" It's fun to ride though, took me a while to learn how to cruise though, I was always trying to make it go too fast.
08-30-09 | 12:30 PM
#1032
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 228
Likes: 0
From: Toronto, ON
Bikes: '08 Kona JTS & Riviera (?) Sport converted Fixed Gear
Isn't a 29er with drops just a 'cross bike?
That would be sweet! I've always wanted to try track riding, but London is just too far to drive for me.
08-30-09 | 03:29 PM
#1034
Balls
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 678
Likes: 1
From: Toronto
08-30-09 | 05:26 PM
#1035
In Velo Veritas
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 3,013
Likes: 0
From: Toronto
Bikes: Menonite black urbanite, probably enough spare parts to make anther one.
I just got a cruiser myself for the same reason. It ended up turning out pretty flashy though and although I didn't comparatively spend that much on it, it still says "steal me" It's fun to ride though, took me a while to learn how to cruise though, I was always trying to make it go too fast.
08-30-09 | 06:07 PM
#1036
Yup
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 3,083
Likes: 6
From: where the sunbeams end and the starlight begins
Bikes: Kona Unit, planet X cx bike, khs fixed gear
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When sadness fills my days
It's time to turn away
And then tomorrow's dreams
Become reality to me
When sadness fills my days
It's time to turn away
And then tomorrow's dreams
Become reality to me
08-30-09 | 08:20 PM
#1039
Call me The Breeze
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 3,702
Likes: 8
From: Cooper Ontario
Bikes: 2004 Litespeed Siena, 1996 Litespeed Obed, 1992 Miele (unknown model), 1982 Meile Uno LS.
08-31-09 | 07:45 AM
#1040
In Velo Veritas
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 3,013
Likes: 0
From: Toronto
Bikes: Menonite black urbanite, probably enough spare parts to make anther one.
08-31-09 | 07:59 AM
#1041
Dances With Cars
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 10,527
Likes: 0
From: Toronto, Canada
Bikes: TBL Onyx Pro(ss converted), Pake SS (starting to look kinda pimped)
um.... yes please to the Fistycuff.
Velodrome petition signed.
hmmm what weirdness would ensue from applying a 29n'r fork to an old front sus. MTB?
Velodrome petition signed.
hmmm what weirdness would ensue from applying a 29n'r fork to an old front sus. MTB?
Last edited by TRaffic Jammer; 08-31-09 at 08:06 AM.
08-31-09 | 12:40 PM
#1044
Junior Member
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 80
Likes: 0
Possibly the reverse of what I got when I put a regular suspension fork on a dirt-jumping frame: razor sharp handling and not enough pedal clearance to corner aggressively with the razor sharp handling. You'll have extra trail for high-speed straightaways and a little extra clearance for the sharp turns you aren't making on the high-speed straightaways. But I never rode a motorcycle; what was the rationale there?
08-31-09 | 01:14 PM
#1045
Dances With Cars
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 10,527
Likes: 0
From: Toronto, Canada
Bikes: TBL Onyx Pro(ss converted), Pake SS (starting to look kinda pimped)
Apparently it's for clearances in rocks and dirt. A little slower on the handling, but more stable. Unlike a motoGP that might even have a smaller front wheel for track handling characteristics. In my wanting to lose the sus front, it just occurred to me I might be able to go 700 in the front... I'm contemplating seeing if a 700 will fit in the rear as well, might need to remove cross member and have reinforcement welded in elsewhere.
08-31-09 | 03:47 PM
#1046
Jonnys ilegitimate Father
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 2,994
Likes: 0
From: toronto
Bikes: too many too list
https://www.jacksbikes.com/contents/m...3x9%202008.jpg
Seriously dude....stop spending so much time and effort trying to make the old TBL something it is not. Frankenbikes indeed!
p.s....I have that fork for you if you need it Nerdsgirth. Should be more than adequate length wise.
Last edited by cavernmech; 08-31-09 at 03:50 PM.
08-31-09 | 10:44 PM
#1047
Successful alcoholic
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 981
Likes: 0
From: Toronto
So, my minor basement renovation has turned into a Mike Holmes style gutting. Everything is coming out to get rid of the gawdawful workmanship and reclaimed materials of the original finishing some 20 years ago and the moisture issues. 2 things I'm tripping over while I shuffle stuff from one side of the basement to the other are a pair of cranks. One is a brand new Steelwool single speed with I think a 130bcd. It would make a dandy winter beater crank. The second is a mint condition Crank Bros. Cobalt MTB triple crank with rings. Anyone who could give one or the other a good home is welcome to them.
09-01-09 | 12:11 AM
#1048
Junior Member
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 19
Likes: 0
Still searching for my first fixed gear/single speed bike...stumbled across the following:
2009 Raleigh One Way - $450.00 (New)
https://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/bik/1352590937.html
2008 KHS Flite 100 - $500.00 (Used)
Fuji Fixed Gear ? - $350 (Used)
https://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/bik/1352617988.html
I could probably talk the price down on the KHS...it seems a little steep for a bike that retails for $750.00. The One Way looks a little heavy, but sells for $800 at most shops in the city. I have no idea about the fuji...I've written the seller to ask about the size.
Would love your thoughts on the three bikes.
Cheers!
2009 Raleigh One Way - $450.00 (New)
https://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/bik/1352590937.html
2008 KHS Flite 100 - $500.00 (Used)
Fuji Fixed Gear ? - $350 (Used)
https://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/bik/1352617988.html
I could probably talk the price down on the KHS...it seems a little steep for a bike that retails for $750.00. The One Way looks a little heavy, but sells for $800 at most shops in the city. I have no idea about the fuji...I've written the seller to ask about the size.
Would love your thoughts on the three bikes.
Cheers!
Last edited by brock_boogie; 09-01-09 at 12:17 AM.
09-01-09 | 06:08 AM
#1050
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 2,032
Likes: 1
From: Kitchener, ON
Bikes: 1994 Proctor Townsend Reynolds 753, TT S3 True North, Kona Major Jake, Kona Honky Tonk, Marinoni Puima, Cannondale BBU
On a lighter note - was anyone at the Dandyhorse release party last night?