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jet sanchEz 06-07-07 12:36 AM


Originally Posted by I_bRAD
Yeah, you get to buy all your parts from Trek. I'm sure they have some argument about stiffer or lighter or hot with the chicks or something though.

That Trek gets a big yawn from me... but did you guys see this thing! :O

http://img235.imageshack.us/img235/1...widebigok7.jpg


http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=306287

Weird, that looks a lot like my commuter (but much nicer). Mine is an SS, has anyone here used the Nexus 8-speed internal-geared hub? It would be a great idea for the winter, no gears mucked up with salt/slime/snow.

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j1...z/Trip1041.jpg

TRaffic Jammer 06-07-07 06:39 AM

I'm just wondering, coming from a graphical production background, how many ppl are gonna screw up mounting those stickers. I swear I see an air bubble on the red harlequin rim shot on the site.

cavit8 06-07-07 06:41 AM


Originally Posted by zippered
bestest :bday: present evar!

it's actually for me, and although i'm tempted to accept your offer, i've learned that there are something that are better when gender-ised :eek: plus i have my eye on an ever-so-lovely matching touring brooks saddle...

Yay for Raleigh Twentys. The saddle hasn't been used, but the B5N is pretty narrow. I also have a twenty that I'm slowly rebuilding, so I can stick it on that when it's ready. Unfortunately I made the mistake of asking my Dad to braze a ring around the top of headtube to reinforce it as I was swapping out the fork. Unfortunately, as father knows best, he decided to MIG weld it instead and made a total hash of it. I need to take it to Maelcum and have him trim and face the headtube now :(

And I didn't realize the Trek store was where Sport Swap was. I used to do most of my bike shopping there when I lived near Yonge and Eligible.

I_bRAD 06-07-07 07:08 AM

Tam's is actually a raleigh sport. (gentlemen's version)

operator 06-07-07 08:43 AM


Originally Posted by Danhalen
Oh and Rob you're a bad rim decal.

:/

I_bRAD 06-07-07 09:02 AM

What are my options for flat or riser bars with a 26mm clamp dia? My primary objective is cheap- they're going to be swap-outs for my TT bars for use in polo

jeremywhitehorn 06-07-07 09:28 AM


Originally Posted by I_bRAD
What are my options for flat or riser bars with a 26mm clamp dia? My primary objective is cheap- they're going to be swap-outs for my TT bars for use in polo

i would say your best bet is to use 25.4 flats you may already have and spend $10 on a stainless nitto shim. save you the hassle of looking around for odd sized bars...

I_bRAD 06-07-07 09:33 AM

Yeah, I've got some 25.4 risers that I could cut short. Where to get the shim? Keith?

jeremywhitehorn 06-07-07 09:39 AM


Originally Posted by I_bRAD
Yeah, I've got some 25.4 risers that I could cut short. Where to get the shim? Keith?

well you can always make your own shim out of a cut up beer can, those serrated round metal things that come in patch kits (to rough up the tire before applying glue) always work too. the nitto shims work the best though because they are the exact size you need etc. i bought some at urbane.

I_bRAD 06-07-07 09:43 AM

Thanks! I thought for sure the .6mm wouldn't make a difference but they definitely don't clamp when I try to put them on :(

jeremywhitehorn 06-07-07 09:59 AM


Originally Posted by I_bRAD
Thanks! I thought for sure the .6mm wouldn't make a difference but they definitely don't clamp when I try to put them on :(

no problem. i figure if you're building it up ghetto for polo or hacking around a beer can should suffice.

2wheelsgood 06-07-07 10:03 AM


Originally Posted by pyze-guy
Hey Colin, you still thinking of selling your mtb? Friend of mine is looking and I'm trying to convince him the Iron Horse full sus from Sportcheck is not the way to go.

pm sent

I_bRAD 06-07-07 10:04 AM


Originally Posted by jeremywhitehorn
no problem. i figure if you're building it up ghetto for polo or hacking around a beer can should suffice.

And if I'm crafty I can still get my 10 cents back :p

2wheelsgood 06-07-07 10:05 AM


Originally Posted by jeremywhitehorn
i would open my eyes in garbage water for a chance to ride that bike.

!!

jeremywhitehorn 06-07-07 10:09 AM


Originally Posted by I_bRAD
And if I'm crafty I can still get my 10 cents back :p

just hand it to the guy at the beer store solid side facing him. or in a bag of cans. or ask for 7 cents back because you only used 3 cents worth.

sweep242 06-07-07 12:27 PM


Originally Posted by jeremywhitehorn
just hand it to the guy at the beer store solid side facing him. or in a bag of cans. or ask for 7 cents back because you only used 3 cents worth.

They are very happy to get beer cans & bottles rather then all the new stuff.

SarahBHood 06-07-07 12:28 PM

Um, my fixie's fixed, so I thought I'd join up and say hi. Don't know all the monikers but I can see I know a few of you. If you don't know me, you probably know my bike, which is the little red fixie that was hanging up at Biseagal for about two years with a crushed top tube. It's all better now.

cavernmech 06-07-07 12:34 PM


Originally Posted by SarahBHood
Um, my fixie's fixed, so I thought I'd join up and say hi. Don't know all the monikers but I can see I know a few of you. If you don't know me, you probably know my bike, which is the little red fixie that was hanging up at Biseagal for about two years with a crushed top tube. It's all better now.

Hi Sarah....was that the old orange bike with the bent top tube? You must be happy to finally get it back. Welcome to the club.

somnambulant 06-07-07 12:38 PM

Going offroad in the Don tonight. ~6:30. PM me if you're interested in coming along.

cavernmech 06-07-07 12:56 PM


Originally Posted by somnambulant
Going offroad in the Don tonight. ~6:30. PM me if you're interested in coming along.

Vinnie and the boys are going as well

I_bRAD 06-07-07 01:56 PM

I can't make it tonight... but wish I could!
Anyone going to do the Bikejoint scavenger hunt on Sunday? It was fun last year.

jeremywhitehorn 06-07-07 02:14 PM


Originally Posted by somnambulant
Going offroad in the Don tonight. ~6:30. PM me if you're interested in coming along.

i was going to go out for a spin; i'll let you know later on.

Shiznaz 06-07-07 02:53 PM

Hey guys, I'm still alive! Keith, I appreciate your confidence in my riding strength, but I totally need a triple after all and I'd have walked up a few hills already if it wasn't for the granny gear! haha

I_bRAD 06-07-07 02:54 PM

*waves*

operator 06-07-07 03:04 PM


Originally Posted by Shiznaz
Hey guys, I'm still alive! Keith, I appreciate your confidence in my riding strength, but I totally need a triple after all and I'd have walked up a few hills already if it wasn't for the granny gear! haha

You should put a gps beacon on your bike so we can track you in REAL TIME!


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