Toronto Fixed Part 2
03-26-10 | 02:41 AM
#2076
cab horn
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 28,353
Likes: 31
From: Toronto
Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione
Hey guys, long time no post, how's it going?
We've just opened a new shop in Liberty Village, Liberty Street Cyclery. Still getting everything set up and getting more product in, but come on by and check it out. We're primarily focused on repairs, and we can do it all, wheel building, fork overhauls, brake bleeds etc. Mostly Be selling mid to high end stuff, we can get a lot of neat brands like, Salsa, Surly, IRO, Soma, Moots, Independent Fabrication, Santa Cruz, Industry Nine, Turner, All City, you name it, we can most likely get it.
Doing an Industry Nine group buy if you want some sweet wheels for a good price, call for details.
We've got some good pricing on Brooks saddles, call for details.
If you've got any questions just ask or give us a call.
We've just opened a new shop in Liberty Village, Liberty Street Cyclery. Still getting everything set up and getting more product in, but come on by and check it out. We're primarily focused on repairs, and we can do it all, wheel building, fork overhauls, brake bleeds etc. Mostly Be selling mid to high end stuff, we can get a lot of neat brands like, Salsa, Surly, IRO, Soma, Moots, Independent Fabrication, Santa Cruz, Industry Nine, Turner, All City, you name it, we can most likely get it.
Doing an Industry Nine group buy if you want some sweet wheels for a good price, call for details.
We've got some good pricing on Brooks saddles, call for details.
If you've got any questions just ask or give us a call.
03-26-10 | 12:16 PM
#2077
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
03-26-10 | 08:49 PM
#2080
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
Thanks all, she is a cutie like her mom. Both are still in hospital, baby is a liitle jaundicie. Cut it close, left work at 10:40, hospital at 11 and baby at 11:22. Why waste the day I guess.
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03-28-10 | 01:00 PM
#2082
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.
03-28-10 | 01:06 PM
#2083
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 neglected to reply to this! happy belated baby birthday! at 4 months, i imagine that orin is well on his way to 16lbs. for me/us it's going to be a call on his neck and body control. i really hope we don't have to wait until 12 months, since then it will mean waiting until next spring and i don't know if i can handle waiting that long. ps. i like the "caution!" helmet, brad likes the "mohawk" one...
03-28-10 | 07:30 PM
#2084
Fast and Danger
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,057
Likes: 0
From: Toronto, Canada
Bikes: A bunch
03-28-10 | 09:59 PM
#2085
cab horn
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 28,353
Likes: 31
From: Toronto
Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione
No ****, ed poached you? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHA. You still gots a job offer out here if you're interested at any point in the future (airfare can probably be arranged as well). I'm coming back to visit you guys I think at aug/sept'ish.
03-28-10 | 10:13 PM
#2086
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
03-29-10 | 06:36 AM
#2087
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.
03-29-10 | 06:47 AM
#2088
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,277
Likes: 0
03-29-10 | 07:28 AM
#2089
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)
Week long Safety Blitz, because 54 cyclists have apparently had collisions with cars already. Let's get them before they get us!! :lol
03-29-10 | 09:10 AM
#2090
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
Are they blitzing right now? Time to stay the hell away from Baldwin/Beverly and move onto arterials like Spadina. Way to keep it safe, TPF.
03-29-10 | 09:21 AM
#2091
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)
They want to make sure we ALL know the rules. I can't remember if the blitz was for cyclists or both users of the roads. I stopped, looked and rode @ a red this morning and some old guy in a van in the opposite lane says "red light stupid' as I ride by. So I stop. "Sir, the fact I stopped , looked and proceeded when should indicate to you I was completely aware of the red." "Do you sing out every violation you see a car do as well?" "If not, **** OFF!!!"
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03-29-10 | 10:22 AM
#2092
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)
here's the news release , it's better news than thought, at least they are being fair.
Media advisory,
Monday, March 29, 2010, 8 a.m.,
Danforth Avenue/Broadview Avenue
54−55 Division Bicycle Campaign
Broadcast time: 05:00
Monday, March 29, 2010
54 Division
416−808−5400
On Monday, March 29, 2010, at 8 a.m., 54 Division and 55 Division officers will start a week−long, zero−tolerance bicycle campaign in the Danforth Avenue/Broadview Avenue area.
Officers will be enforcing laws relevant to the rules of the road, along with any bicycle equipment violations. Enforcement will be targeted at drivers who cross the path of a cyclist or open their car door ahead of a cyclist in an unsafe manner.
This year, the Toronto Police Service has investigated 54 bicycle collisions.
The TPS is requesting cyclists wear light−coloured or reflective outer wear to assist in being seen. Motorists, prior to turning at intersections, should remember to check their rear− and side−view mirrors and blind spots to confirm this area is free of any cyclist or pedestrian flow.
Media advisory,
Monday, March 29, 2010, 8 a.m.,
Danforth Avenue/Broadview Avenue
54−55 Division Bicycle Campaign
Broadcast time: 05:00
Monday, March 29, 2010
54 Division
416−808−5400
On Monday, March 29, 2010, at 8 a.m., 54 Division and 55 Division officers will start a week−long, zero−tolerance bicycle campaign in the Danforth Avenue/Broadview Avenue area.
Officers will be enforcing laws relevant to the rules of the road, along with any bicycle equipment violations. Enforcement will be targeted at drivers who cross the path of a cyclist or open their car door ahead of a cyclist in an unsafe manner.
This year, the Toronto Police Service has investigated 54 bicycle collisions.
The TPS is requesting cyclists wear light−coloured or reflective outer wear to assist in being seen. Motorists, prior to turning at intersections, should remember to check their rear− and side−view mirrors and blind spots to confirm this area is free of any cyclist or pedestrian flow.
03-29-10 | 10:58 AM
#2094
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,277
Likes: 0
I was riding to work yesterday and was about to go through a stop sign when I saw a cop on a bike (you can tell by the bike) and quickly stopped, put a toe down, and rode along. Turned out he was a parking enforcement cop, but better to be safe than sorry!
03-29-10 | 12:24 PM
#2096
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)
More cyclists, = more cyclists hit in the spring. Though I do wonder how many are forcing themselves to the right of a turning car. I see that waaaaaaay too often and it never ceases to chill my blood. There are some instances when the car does have the ROW, bike lane or not.
03-29-10 | 01:06 PM
#2097
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 8,195
Likes: 1,140
Bike bells are a buck at dollarama....a ticket is $110 or so.
I wonder what the deal will be with brakeless track bikes? Maybe I will leave it at home this week, I would hate to find out the hard way that it is illegal.
I wonder what the deal will be with brakeless track bikes? Maybe I will leave it at home this week, I would hate to find out the hard way that it is illegal.
03-29-10 | 10:12 PM
#2098
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.
03-29-10 | 10:13 PM
#2099
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.
03-31-10 | 06:51 PM
#2100
Don't smoke Mike
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 651
Likes: 0
From: Toronto
Bikes: monster island fixie, Fisher sugar, sexine conversion, OLMO Superlight