Yes, I put the extra hand in the freezer, never know when I might need it. The levers are relatively jit proof as they're 2004 and so can be retrofitted to 10 speed. Not as bling as buying 10 speed new from the store, but I've never been one to feel the need for bling. I prefer to use my cash for other things...

The pinarello build is almost complete... rear derailleur is in the mail, front is closing on ebay, and if I can get the Chris King headset without someone sniping me, I'll be pretty much set.

My roommate is getting new wheels for his mountain bike to make them more road worthy. If I put a road cassette on (12-24 or something) is that going to cause huge problems with either his derailer or chain since he currently has an 11-32?

He wants to be able to switch the wheels depending upon whether he is going off road or on.

I have an 11-23 on my "city" bike which is an old mountain bike without any problems. He might have to tweak the rear derailleur a bit when swapping wheels but no big deal.

Problem solved. The guy I got it from has a cable for me... he just forgot to give it to me. For now I just stole the power from my floppy drive, I don't think I'll be needing that anytime soon. :)

does anybody here have a copy of this?

Check at Cycle Therapy and/or Velotique. They both have rental libraries.

Or if you’re familiar with bit torrent's you could D/L it & don’t feel guilty about it.
http://torrentspy.com/search.asp?h=&query=roam

Yes.. it is AMAZING!

I'm pretty sure there are some web designer types on here - since you just said so. Not sure if any of you are looking for such work, but we're currently hiring:

http://www.muchmusic.com/aboutus/cooljobs/

I'd prefer to stay away from using any sort of head hunter types so I'm digging through resumes. If you have one, fit the bill and are interested, I'd love to get you in for an interview.

Being a bike fan is a definite plus as you'll be interviewed by myself and Fuzzz :D

Well, if anyone sees a mid-30s white dude in black jeans/t-shirt/ball cap on a bright red Lemond Tourmalet road bike, looking generically sketchy and not exactly in roadie scum attire please call the cops and us here at the shop (416) 778-6473. The bike is stolen and was seen heading west on Queen St. this morning (all the usual suspects and everyone I know at other shops has been contacted).

PS. He/they had the proper tools to cleanly remove multiple locks from multiple doors. Yay.

I'll bring the popcorn!

you should flip your avatar upside down. then you'll look like a bat. it will be awesome.

Ripped off from the shop?
SAfety!!!!

http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=M1250

Shimano SPD-SL (PD-R540) Team Pedals

I totally want to get pedals that match my Rabobank helmet!

suuuuuuweet!!!

I'll be up at the memorial ride at 7:30 tonight. Some more information on the man who was killed:

The cyclist who died on Bayview was apparently an avid cyclist, always wore a helmet, and a strong advocate for safe cycling He had planned a bike safety course for his colleagues at Sanofi for next week. His funeral was this morning, and the chief police commisioner attended along with many police officers, as his wife is a police officer. One of his 4 children wrote a song for her Dad and sang it at the funeral.

He was apparently run over by the wheels of the trailer of the dump truck, which was carrying on going directly southbound just after coming off the 401. The driver didn't know about it until another motorist somehow drew their attention and they then stopped once they'd seen what had happened in the mirror.

I think the ride starts at 6 actually. I believe the memorial is at 7:30. Maybe email martino or darren for better info?

from Martino's blog:

Memorial Ride for Cyclist killed on Bayview Avenue
Cyclist will depart for a memorial ride this Friday, June 15 at 6 pm. Sharp.
We'll meet at Bloor & Spadina. The ride will stop over at York Mills Subway Station at 7 pm before heading to Bayview Avenue for the memorial. Tentatively scheduled for 7:30. Please bring flowers.

RIP

If he is going to switch between road wheels and mtn wheels he will prolly have issues with the brakes.

I think they're both 26" wheels.. one with narrow tires and a road cassette, the other with fat tires and a mtn cassette. Would that still affect the brakes? I think there might have been a mention of running discs on both as well.

In an attempt to up the awesome, it is so. :D

As you were.

Yes, sorry, I meant I'll be at the memorial at 7:30... With experiences of the past, apart from the exceptionally large turnout for the ride for Ryan Charriere, it's typically a small group that just rides to the locale.

Anyone up for tacos?

http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/2996/mashtacobr4.jpg

Well at least he seems to be happy about it