Toronto Fixed Part 2
11-06-09 | 06:19 PM
#1602
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From Canadian Cyclist: https://canadiancyclist.com/dailynews.php?id=17819
Cycling will be a part of the Games, with BMX, Road, Mountain Bike and Track all part of the submitted bid. The total cost for the bid is set at $2.4 billion, including the Athlete Village. This winning bid means that southern Ontario is scheduled to receive a velodrome, with Hamilton Region the stated location - however, that is still not set in stone. Our understanding is that the bid included a budget of $11.4 million for a velodrome, which is very much on the low side for a permanent, world-class facility. The Road and BMX events will take place in Toronto (with a permanent BMX track to be built), and Mountain Bike at Hardwood Hills, north of Barrie. Also, the bid does not include any cycling disciplines for the Parapan (Paralympic) Games that will immediately follow the Pan Am Games.
Cycling will be a part of the Games, with BMX, Road, Mountain Bike and Track all part of the submitted bid. The total cost for the bid is set at $2.4 billion, including the Athlete Village. This winning bid means that southern Ontario is scheduled to receive a velodrome, with Hamilton Region the stated location - however, that is still not set in stone. Our understanding is that the bid included a budget of $11.4 million for a velodrome, which is very much on the low side for a permanent, world-class facility. The Road and BMX events will take place in Toronto (with a permanent BMX track to be built), and Mountain Bike at Hardwood Hills, north of Barrie. Also, the bid does not include any cycling disciplines for the Parapan (Paralympic) Games that will immediately follow the Pan Am Games.
11-08-09 | 08:28 AM
#1606
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Good call! Maybe they actually meant that little road just to the west of the bridge though, off Beechwood I think? It is paved and I think the pavement is in good condition. Would make for a better uphill than downhill though.
11-09-09 | 06:15 PM
#1607
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From: Toronto
Bikes: '08 Marinoni Pista, '05 specialized langster(RIP), '06 norco kokanee(RIP), '05 norco charger(RIP),'08 surly steamroller, surly big dummy coming soon!
riding in shorts and a hoody on November 9th was quite nice.
11-10-09 | 05:37 PM
#1608
Oddjob Cassanova
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada
Bikes: 2005 Specialized Sirrus Hybrid, Unpedigreed steel frame fixie conversion (Force Disorder Pump), Pugeot UO9 fixed conversion (Red Menace). Lots of parts scattered about garage.
So, what's the deal with stupidly expensive meesenger bags, anyways? Anyone got any tips on affordable and locally available bags. Nope, I'm not a messenger, but my Brenta works well going from train to bike to worksite and keeps its contents readily accessible (moreso than a back-pack). I'm reaching the limits of its capacity (30 litres) but $190-230 for more capacity is ridiculous.
11-10-09 | 06:36 PM
#1609
Balls
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From: Toronto
expensive fabrics + small runs + hand made
you can get really big nylon messenger bags for like $100, but the quality is not the same
i paid almost $200 for my bag, but i fully expect it to still be usable in 10 years
you can get really big nylon messenger bags for like $100, but the quality is not the same
i paid almost $200 for my bag, but i fully expect it to still be usable in 10 years
11-10-09 | 09:06 PM
#1610
In Velo Veritas
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From: Toronto
Bikes: Menonite black urbanite, probably enough spare parts to make anther one.
i paid about $120 for my pac bag 6 or so years ago and its still going strong. if you want cheaper than that try under the weather. either way spending a bit more on the bag will mean it sould last quite a while...
11-11-09 | 09:38 AM
#1611
w/presta heart valves!
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I bought my UTW two years ago and the only thing it has done with all it's use has become more comfortable. The nice part about a more expensive bag is that you can get changes made to suit your needs. Sam made me a longer and wider shoulder pad and added a sleeve for tools at a very minimal cost.
On another note; in my wheeling and dealing I am left with a brand new Mirage group. I cannot extend the usual TO Fixed discount (FREE) that is usually offered between members *ahem*krusty*ahem*...(you rock BTW) but I can definetly work a sweet deal. Look for it on craigers. I'll add the link when the site decides to load for me.
On another note; in my wheeling and dealing I am left with a brand new Mirage group. I cannot extend the usual TO Fixed discount (FREE) that is usually offered between members *ahem*krusty*ahem*...(you rock BTW) but I can definetly work a sweet deal. Look for it on craigers. I'll add the link when the site decides to load for me.
11-11-09 | 03:53 PM
#1612
Oddjob Cassanova
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada
Bikes: 2005 Specialized Sirrus Hybrid, Unpedigreed steel frame fixie conversion (Force Disorder Pump), Pugeot UO9 fixed conversion (Red Menace). Lots of parts scattered about garage.
I had a look at a Pushing The Envelope Classic (40 litre) at Urbane today. $200. Still got to get approval from the Minister of Finance. Feh!
11-12-09 | 07:25 AM
#1615
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Two good PBk deals
1) Box of cliff bars for $13 (there is a surcharge for postage, but they also have a deal buy one get one free, which works out to a few cents more than the box, but no surcharge) https://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=E0032
2) Craft Long Sleeve 'Run' top. $8. https://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=C0981
use code XMAS for another 10% off your order.
1) Box of cliff bars for $13 (there is a surcharge for postage, but they also have a deal buy one get one free, which works out to a few cents more than the box, but no surcharge) https://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=E0032
2) Craft Long Sleeve 'Run' top. $8. https://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=C0981
use code XMAS for another 10% off your order.
11-12-09 | 08:27 AM
#1616
Dances With Cars
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From: Toronto, Canada
Bikes: TBL Onyx Pro(ss converted), Pake SS (starting to look kinda pimped)
mmm getting cool/cold weather tights @ MEC today...YAY!
Awesome, picked up the Roubaix tights, my legs/knees are happy happy almost can't wait for the next -1 morning ride.
Awesome, picked up the Roubaix tights, my legs/knees are happy happy almost can't wait for the next -1 morning ride.
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11-12-09 | 12:45 PM
#1617
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11-12-09 | 01:17 PM
#1618
Balls
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From: Toronto
i prefer this guys custom carbon bike trailer 
and his parlee https://vimeo.com/6934315
and his parlee https://vimeo.com/6934315
11-12-09 | 08:55 PM
#1620
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For the mechanics amongst us---I have a 9-speed Veloce setup that I like but I just found some nice wheels (Zondas) for a good price but they are 10-speed. Am I out of luck? Or can I somehow use my 9-speed cassette on these wheels and space them out? Thanks!
11-15-09 | 10:59 AM
#1623
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I thought that they were interchangeable too but I cannot seem to get the 9-speed cassette to work on this 10-speed Zonda hub, it is off by about 2mms. I wonder if it is because the 9-speed cassette is a bit older?