Toronto Fixed Part 2
09-12-09 | 08:32 AM
#1226
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.
Bryant's date was so perfect! I think he had the wrong idea about where the bike fit into that plan though. If he'd have done it correctly, none of this would have happened.
09-12-09 | 09:00 AM
#1227
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)
I love newspaper articles that contain no news. God what puff piece, "Boss, we haven't editorially sucked Bryant off recently, can I do a piece , pleasepleaseplease" I hope he's embarrassed to have his name on that. Yes people have addictions, some have anger issues, it still is not OK to try and run them over. No matter how nice a date you feel they may have ruined. Sheesh what a piece of crap , I've been terribly embarrassed to be working there the past couple weeks. What the editors want, the editors get. Where/how they get their direction ... who knows.
Thank God it's an opinion piece, *just noticed*
Thank God it's an opinion piece, *just noticed*
09-12-09 | 08:18 PM
#1228
Shiftless bum
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 2,693
Likes: 1
From: Ottawa, Ontario
Bikes: Apollo fixed winter bike, Gazelle Cross, Baboe Cargo bike, Linskey Rouleur Road, Bridgestone Picnica, Tern C7, 2nd gen Strida
09-12-09 | 08:59 PM
#1229
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 8,195
Likes: 1,140
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/...rticle1278688/
09-12-09 | 09:02 PM
#1230
cab horn
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 28,353
Likes: 31
From: Toronto
Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione
09-12-09 | 09:19 PM
#1231
Live without dead time
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 2,136
Likes: 0
From: Toronto
Quick question for you guys since I know a couple of you guys are time ATAC fans, are the ATACs free float or are they spring returned float like my Shimano M520s?
I'm thinking I need a new clipless system since after increasing the release tension on my M520s (and thus, also increasing the tension against any float movement) I've been getting sore knees on longer rides. Since I'm not totally comfortable with having low tension on my Shimanos I'm looking to replace them with ATACs in the near future.
I'm thinking I need a new clipless system since after increasing the release tension on my M520s (and thus, also increasing the tension against any float movement) I've been getting sore knees on longer rides. Since I'm not totally comfortable with having low tension on my Shimanos I'm looking to replace them with ATACs in the near future.
09-13-09 | 03:06 PM
#1232
Don't smoke, Mike.
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 3,295
Likes: 0
From: Toronto
Bikes: Devinci Tosca, IRO Rob Roy
09-14-09 | 08:29 AM
#1235
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
Quick question for you guys since I know a couple of you guys are time ATAC fans, are the ATACs free float or are they spring returned float like my Shimano M520s?
I'm thinking I need a new clipless system since after increasing the release tension on my M520s (and thus, also increasing the tension against any float movement) I've been getting sore knees on longer rides. Since I'm not totally comfortable with having low tension on my Shimanos I'm looking to replace them with ATACs in the near future.
I'm thinking I need a new clipless system since after increasing the release tension on my M520s (and thus, also increasing the tension against any float movement) I've been getting sore knees on longer rides. Since I'm not totally comfortable with having low tension on my Shimanos I'm looking to replace them with ATACs in the near future.
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09-14-09 | 08:35 AM
#1236
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
So the reception on a Rogers cell phone, at the Rogers house is terrible. Ironic.
Some random observations from last night.
Elvis Costello is extrememly cool.
Bill Clinton is tall.
And I am comfortable enough with my sexuality to admit Matt Damon is quite the handsome fellow.
Some random observations from last night.
Elvis Costello is extrememly cool.
Bill Clinton is tall.
And I am comfortable enough with my sexuality to admit Matt Damon is quite the handsome fellow.
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When sadness fills my days
It's time to turn away
And then tomorrow's dreams
Become reality to me
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It's time to turn away
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09-14-09 | 12:14 PM
#1239
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,277
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09-14-09 | 12:45 PM
#1241
Live without dead time
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 2,136
Likes: 0
From: Toronto
Wow dude, thanks. I actually found a pair of ALIUMS for sale for 40 bucks NIB that I'm picking up tonight so even if I don't like them I should be able to make my money back. Reading up on the float system they use they should be a lot nicer on my knees
09-14-09 | 01:23 PM
#1243
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
09-14-09 | 03:16 PM
#1244
Don't smoke Mike
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 651
Likes: 0
From: Toronto
Bikes: monster island fixie, Fisher sugar, sexine conversion, OLMO Superlight
I'm pretty sure anyone on this thread would give their first born for a pair of old atacs - me never used em.
Maaaat dehmahn!
Maaaat dehmahn!
09-14-09 | 03:32 PM
#1245
Jonnys ilegitimate Father
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 2,994
Likes: 0
From: toronto
Bikes: too many too list
ATACS = happy knees
+1
Older atacs = super happy knees.
+1 also.
I'm pretty sure anyone on this thread would give their first born for a pair of old atacs - me never used em.
No kids but I have a nut I am not doing much with.
They still come up on Craigs/kijiji/e-bay...always pretty cheap and some of the best sealed, most durable pedals I have ever owned. The copious float and lateral movement is the icing on the cake.
I own 3 sets and don't think I will ever need pedals again.
+1
Older atacs = super happy knees.
+1 also.
I'm pretty sure anyone on this thread would give their first born for a pair of old atacs - me never used em.
No kids but I have a nut I am not doing much with.
They still come up on Craigs/kijiji/e-bay...always pretty cheap and some of the best sealed, most durable pedals I have ever owned. The copious float and lateral movement is the icing on the cake.
I own 3 sets and don't think I will ever need pedals again.
09-14-09 | 03:45 PM
#1246
Live without dead time
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 2,136
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From: Toronto
Wow.
Just wow.
I picked up the pedals, go to change my cleats, and it looks like the screw heads holding my old cleat on have deformed from walking on them, and the proper sized allen key won't fit.
Jesus H christ
EDIT FROM 5 MINUTES LATER: Does anyone actually know of something you CAN'T fix with a dremel rotary tool? Dremel FTW!
Just wow.
I picked up the pedals, go to change my cleats, and it looks like the screw heads holding my old cleat on have deformed from walking on them, and the proper sized allen key won't fit.
Jesus H christ
EDIT FROM 5 MINUTES LATER: Does anyone actually know of something you CAN'T fix with a dremel rotary tool? Dremel FTW!
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09-14-09 | 04:03 PM
#1247
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
I was super lucky to score mine for $20 on clist.
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When sadness fills my days
It's time to turn away
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Become reality to me
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It's time to turn away
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Become reality to me
09-14-09 | 09:38 PM
#1248
cab horn
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 28,353
Likes: 31
From: Toronto
Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione
Worked on one of these a couple weeks ago:
It is ridiculously annoying to cable/maintain it.
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09-14-09 | 10:35 PM
#1249
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 70
Likes: 0
From: Toronto, Canada
Bikes: Old nakamura SS conversion
Anyone know where I can get an older italian frame? I like the nicer miyatas and stuff too .. craigslist hasn't been panning out. I've been itching for a new bike and none of the track frames really do it for me and that includes the surly stuff and the like. Thanks
09-15-09 | 07:02 AM
#1250
Successful alcoholic
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 981
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From: Toronto
I have a bike storage post available for anyone who wants it. It's a Minoura with hangers for 2 bikes and requires tension between ceiling and floor (not freestanding), so it won't work in my drop-ceiling basement, and has just been sitting around for 2 years now.