Toronto Fixed
09-01-07 | 11:48 AM
Jammin
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 14
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From: Toronto, Canada
Bikes: Santini fixie conversion
hey all...
Just wanted to introduce myself. I met a few of you on last night's CM, and your openness and general positive vibe pulled me in. So, here I am! Thanks again to those who welcomed this newcomer. Looking forward to being a part of something rather than riding alone all the time!
09-01-07 | 12:15 PM
cab horn
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 28,353
Likes: 31
From: Toronto
Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione
09-01-07 | 01:01 PM
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.
"We strive to ensure that flight manoeuvres are designed to best demonstrate each
aircraft's capabilities while minimizing neighbourhood impact."
I wonder if they distribute that PDF in Iraq too?
aircraft's capabilities while minimizing neighbourhood impact."
I wonder if they distribute that PDF in Iraq too?
09-01-07 | 03:20 PM
::3 o'clock roadblock::
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,563
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From: reppin tha 416
Bikes: IRO jaimie roy
Just wanted to introduce myself. I met a few of you on last night's CM, and your openness and general positive vibe pulled me in. So, here I am! Thanks again to those who welcomed this newcomer. Looking forward to being a part of something rather than riding alone all the time!
09-01-07 | 03:54 PM
Good Afternoon!
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 2,352
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From: Rural Eastern Ontario
Bikes: Various by application
our cats freak every time one comes near big noise scary. That looks like Joel Metz's bike up above, I believe he's got over 100G on it now, which is a lot, but it's REALLY a lot for the same bike. I can imagine it feels like part of him by now. S&S, custom rack, truly broken in saddle, looks like a busted up commute mtb until you look close, smart dude
09-01-07 | 04:33 PM
Spazzy Member
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 881
Likes: 0
From: t.dot
Bikes: '05 marinoni delta, '86/87 bianchi sport s(e)x, ? kona ?, raleigh '71, specialized crossroads
Just wanted to introduce myself. I met a few of you on last night's CM, and your openness and general positive vibe pulled me in. So, here I am! Thanks again to those who welcomed this newcomer. Looking forward to being a part of something rather than riding alone all the time!
09-01-07 | 11:30 PM
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 like that bike - i remember seeing that photo somewhere; is it off the IBMA site?
09-02-07 | 12:08 AM
cab horn
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 28,353
Likes: 31
From: Toronto
Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione
I made it home. THat is all. Wsomnambluant yoa rethebest
09-02-07 | 06:50 AM
Don't smoke, Mike.
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 3,295
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From: Toronto
Bikes: Devinci Tosca, IRO Rob Roy
Budget? Some can get pricey. Mechanical aptitude? Some setups can be "converted" ...
09-02-07 | 08:31 AM
In Velo Veritas
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 3,013
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From: Toronto
Bikes: Menonite black urbanite, probably enough spare parts to make anther one.
09-02-07 | 08:32 AM
In Velo Veritas
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 3,013
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From: Toronto
Bikes: Menonite black urbanite, probably enough spare parts to make anther one.
09-02-07 | 09:26 AM
Spazzy Member
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 881
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From: t.dot
Bikes: '05 marinoni delta, '86/87 bianchi sport s(e)x, ? kona ?, raleigh '71, specialized crossroads
lol it wasn't actually, for once...
FYI the liberty village farmers market is quite decent! the produce was actually local, the farmers themselves were selling and they were very informative, good selection and not crazy expensive. $8.00 for 1 kg of raw honey ftw!
FYI the liberty village farmers market is quite decent! the produce was actually local, the farmers themselves were selling and they were very informative, good selection and not crazy expensive. $8.00 for 1 kg of raw honey ftw!
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09-02-07 | 09:48 AM
So I says to Mable I says
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 4,947
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From: Toronto
Bikes: '05 Urbanite Fixie, '06 Lemond Croix de Fer, '06 Jamis Dragon Pro, '07 IRO Bikeforums Track, '07 Planet-X Uncle John
mmm.. honey..
*goes to make some toast*
I need one of you chef type people to give me an egg poaching demonstration.. I always wind up with something that looks like a cross between seagull crap and a jellyfish. Incredibly appetizing!
*goes to make some toast*
I need one of you chef type people to give me an egg poaching demonstration.. I always wind up with something that looks like a cross between seagull crap and a jellyfish. Incredibly appetizing!
09-02-07 | 10:33 AM
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.
yes, it is a skill that must be practised. don't forget to trim off the 'tail'. hard to explain in written word, i'll have to show you some time...
09-02-07 | 12:14 PM
Good Afternoon!
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 2,352
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From: Rural Eastern Ontario
Bikes: Various by application
btw Jeremy I'm trotting down to Swetpetes in an hour or two to drop off your sack
09-02-07 | 01:48 PM
cab horn
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 28,353
Likes: 31
From: Toronto
Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione
Yo Wes, what was that chesse you had yesterday with the bread? Camenbert?
09-02-07 | 03:40 PM
In Velo Veritas
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 3,013
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From: Toronto
Bikes: Menonite black urbanite, probably enough spare parts to make anther one.
09-02-07 | 03:46 PM
So I says to Mable I says
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 4,947
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From: Toronto
Bikes: '05 Urbanite Fixie, '06 Lemond Croix de Fer, '06 Jamis Dragon Pro, '07 IRO Bikeforums Track, '07 Planet-X Uncle John
09-02-07 | 04:20 PM
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 999
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From: the land of ice and snow
WTF? An 1183-page Toronto thread? omgwtfstfu this is unreal. Montreal doesn't even seem to have a thread. I'm almost as taken aback as this morning when someone told me it's Sunday and not Monday.
So, I'm gonna be in town next weekend for a wedding. When I lived in Toronto I was geared through and through, so I'm not sure where to go, but I plan on trying to make it to at least one of these places:
- cavern cycles
- urbane cyclist
- cogs cycle
Are any of these ripoff artists to be avoided? Does one of these shops or one I haven't listed carry a good stock of old parts? I'll be fishing for pedals, hubs, chromo bars, old seatpost and saddle, and stuff like that.
So, I'm gonna be in town next weekend for a wedding. When I lived in Toronto I was geared through and through, so I'm not sure where to go, but I plan on trying to make it to at least one of these places:
- cavern cycles
- urbane cyclist
- cogs cycle
Are any of these ripoff artists to be avoided? Does one of these shops or one I haven't listed carry a good stock of old parts? I'll be fishing for pedals, hubs, chromo bars, old seatpost and saddle, and stuff like that.
09-02-07 | 04:20 PM
In Velo Veritas
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 3,013
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From: Toronto
Bikes: Menonite black urbanite, probably enough spare parts to make anther one.
sounds like you guys had a wild night...
09-02-07 | 04:25 PM
In Velo Veritas
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 3,013
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From: Toronto
Bikes: Menonite black urbanite, probably enough spare parts to make anther one.
go see keith at cavern first, he should be able to at least point you in the direction of the parts you need if he doesn't already have them. Urbane has a nice selection of fixed-specific parts in stock, but they're a bigger shop with what some claim can be crusty attitude (i've never really experienced this). Both are deffinately worth a visit. Never been to Cogs, so i can't comment.
You might also want to visit Jet Fuel (again?) coffee on Parliament as it is a gathering place for all things bike-geekery. Hope you enjoy the visit.
EDIT: BTW - none of those shops are "rip-off artists". The only one of those in town is Igor on Queen west. do not under any circumstances buy anything from him as you will probably be purchasing something stolen.
You might also want to visit Jet Fuel (again?) coffee on Parliament as it is a gathering place for all things bike-geekery. Hope you enjoy the visit.
EDIT: BTW - none of those shops are "rip-off artists". The only one of those in town is Igor on Queen west. do not under any circumstances buy anything from him as you will probably be purchasing something stolen.
09-02-07 | 04:34 PM
cab horn
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 28,353
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From: Toronto
Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione
09-02-07 | 11:52 PM
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 113
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From: Toronto
Bikes: Surly
09-03-07 | 06:37 AM
So I says to Mable I says
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 4,947
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From: Toronto
Bikes: '05 Urbanite Fixie, '06 Lemond Croix de Fer, '06 Jamis Dragon Pro, '07 IRO Bikeforums Track, '07 Planet-X Uncle John
yo.. anyone interested in a mtb ride? I'm gonna head into the Don at some point this morning methinks.
09-03-07 | 06:56 AM
Don't smoke Mike
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 651
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From: Toronto
Bikes: monster island fixie, Fisher sugar, sexine conversion, OLMO Superlight