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Originally Posted by iherald
(Post 6144892)
I'm going ot rent some Switchback lights for the 24 hour race at Albion. Does anyone have any experience between say the SB2, with the two lights and SB3?
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Originally Posted by Flimflam
(Post 6144617)
This sucks: http://toronto.craigslist.ca/tor/bik/569578453.html - assuming he had regular axle/track bolts on that's a pretty brazen/bold move indeed.
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Originally Posted by MattRennick
(Post 6144274)
-28 with the windchill. full face mask today, kids!
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Originally Posted by jeremywhitehorn
(Post 6142651)
on a bike (clothing) related note: any of you lads/ladies know of a decent tailor around town? i have a couple pairs of dickies that i want to get made in to floods and the waist lowered on but when i take them to the guy in my neighbourhood he just looks at me funny and asks "..why you want them so short!? you're a tall guy!" better yet would be knowing of a cyclist with sewing machine skills whom i could barter with, etc... Just returned from the Great White North Dog Sled Races TM. What a fantastic time. The races were over 2 days with sprint 4Mi and 6Mi races. 4 had 4 dogs and 6 had 6 dogs and they really motor...we estimated about 25-30 km on the flats. There was also a 40 mile event both days...those teams usually had 8 dogs. The Jamaican team only did sprint races and got 2nd place both days.....the prevalent shout-out for them was "MUSH MON!" I had forgotten what small town life is like....everyone waves at ya when you pass by. Scored large at the community silent auction...with my buddy's daughter hovering over our cherished bids and jumping in with the poach for us at the last minute. Heat and massage lumbar pillow FTW! They are planning a 3 day, 250 mile Iditarod qualifier next year and I will be there with bells on...well actually no bells as they distract the dogs...good thing we asked!:rolleyes: Had to stay an extra night as the highway was closed yesterday afternoon...whiteouts. I was terribly bummed to have to stay an extra night. It was -27 without the wind when we woke up this morning. 100kms of hardpack snow driving have me feeling ready for the Amateur Rally Championships. Hey Nerdsgirth....It dawned on me that Wil has a nice Miele with all Campy he has been trying to sell. I am pretty sure you could pick up the bike....strip it for the parts... resell frameset and do very well for yourself. I will talk to him later and see if he still has it. |
Originally Posted by cavernmech
(Post 6145740)
Hey Nerdsgirth....It dawned on me that Wil has a nice Miele with all Campy he has been trying to sell. I am pretty sure you could pick up the bike....strip it for the parts... resell frameset and do very well for yourself. I will talk to him later and see if he still has it.
Lucky punk to get out there.. My uncle in Haliburton was so excited about the race - check Rick Mercer's coverage online. re: miele. I have thought about that...as has he.. might go for it! |
Originally Posted by cavit8
(Post 6145239)
Face mask and ski googles for me. I think its the first time I've used goggles in Toronto.
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http://www.velonews.com/article/71925
Lance Armstrong apparently just bought a $15 000, Naked Cycles fixie from Vancouver at the Handmade Bike Show. |
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Originally Posted by nerdsgirth
(Post 6145876)
Hot Dog!
Lucky punk to get out there.. My uncle in Haliburton was so excited about the race - check Rick Mercer's coverage online. re: miele. I have thought about that...as has he.. might go for it! Was the race in Haliburton? What's your uncles name Mark? My whole family is from Haliburton - if he grew up there I'd put money on my folks knowing him... |
Originally Posted by MattRennick
(Post 6145931)
Lucky indeed, Keith, that sounds awesome...
Was the race in Haliburton? What's your uncles name Mark? My whole family is from Haliburton - if he grew up there I'd put money on my folks knowing him... |
Originally Posted by MattRennick
(Post 6145931)
Lucky indeed, Keith, that sounds awesome...
Was the race in Haliburton? What's your uncles name Mark? My whole family is from Haliburton - if he grew up there I'd put money on my folks knowing him... |
Originally Posted by MattRennick
(Post 6145931)
Lucky indeed, Keith, that sounds awesome...
Was the race in Haliburton? What's your uncles name Mark? My whole family is from Haliburton - if he grew up there I'd put money on my folks knowing him... |
Originally Posted by cavernmech
(Post 6145740)
Call Sam and Anais at UTW. I know she is more than happy to do bike clothing alterations when they are not super busy with bags.
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I don't normally think too much about the aesthetics of headsets, but WOW:
http://www.velonews.com/files/images/NAHMBS2008_04.jpg ps. yes, that's mahogany. |
i'm impressed so long as that's not some new "standard".
EDIT: actually, isn't that the $650 headset? i'd want a little flash for that price. perhaps a diamond or two... |
Originally Posted by cavernmech
(Post 6145952)
Kearney....north of Huntsville...2km's from the Algonquin Park border....I don't need to tell you it was Beee...youtiful.
Also, speaking of ice and racing, this is old news but here's the official poster http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a9/.../icebike08.gif |
Originally Posted by somnambulant
(Post 6146854)
yes, that's mahogany.
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saturday: -12°C (-20 w/ windchill)
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Originally Posted by jeremywhitehorn
(Post 6143343)
if god were a bicycle this is what he would look like. wow.
http://urbanvelo.org/wordpress/wp-co...8/02/naked.jpg some more photos from the NAHMBS |
Originally Posted by Danhalen
(Post 6147599)
Nothing says "I'm trying too hard" like riding around on a bike like this. It bugs me. I can appreciate the craftsmanship I suppose. Although Brooks Saddle + zero setback seatpost = ridiculously forward saddle position. Doesn't look too comfortable at all. And what's up with that chainring? Not drilled for lightness I would imagine, considering the wood rims. It looks like a steering wheel from a 1970's Firebird. I know I'm like the only one in the world who doesn't like the whole "Vanilla Cycles" esthetic so what do I know.
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I don't really like that bike either.. the "been in the oven too long" comment pretty much summed it up for me. I do however like a lot of stuff that Sascha White has put out, and I don't see the connection at all between the Vanilla/Speedvagen stuff and that bike. For example, I think these bikes are dreamy:
http://www.velonews.com/files/images/3_1.jpg http://www.velonews.com/files/images/4_0.jpg http://www.vanillabicycles.com/frame...ee/1/lrg/1.jpg http://www.vanillabicycles.com/frame...s/3/lrg/12.jpg http://www.vanillabicycles.com/frame...s/3/lrg/13.jpg The attention to detail is pretty mind blowing... although the 5-yr wait list is pretty unreal. Of the stuff I saw from the NAHMBS, I'm really really digging the aesthetic of this new company, 333Fab. eg: http://www.333fab.com/images/frame1.jpg Ira Ryan's stuff looks pretty nice too. Mmmm... Rapha Continental team bike: http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1104/...497891.jpg?v=0 http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1342/...76f5fa.jpg?v=0 ps. I originally made a typo of 'summed' as 'summer'. *wistful sigh* |
Originally Posted by cavernmech
(Post 6147711)
If you were the only one who didn't appreciate the "Vanilla Aesthetic", then guys wouldn't be out there blowing $1700 on Nagasawa frames.
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Originally Posted by I_bRAD
(Post 6147139)
Did they have the road cleared all they way into rain lake? I've never been there in the winter, but that's my favourite entrance to the park.
Also, speaking of ice and racing, this is old news but here's the official poster http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a9/.../icebike08.gif One of my new tires. |
Originally Posted by somnambulant
(Post 6147729)
I don't really like that bike either.. the "been in the oven too long" comment pretty much summed it up for me. I do however like a lot of stuff that Sascha White has put out, and I don't see the connection at all between the Vanilla/Speedvagen stuff and that bike...
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Originally Posted by somnambulant
(Post 6147729)
I don't really like that bike either.. the "been in the oven too long" comment pretty much summed it up for me. I do however like a lot of stuff that Sascha White has put out, and I don't see the connection at all between the Vanilla/Speedvagen stuff and that bike. For example, I think these bikes are dreamy:
http://www.velonews.com/files/images/3_1.jpg Note to self: Buy carbon fork, headset, stem, hubs, seatpost, seat |
Originally Posted by cavernmech
(Post 6147842)
One of my new tires.
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Originally Posted by TRaffic Jammer
(Post 6147883)
I like your Ice-O-Matic2000!!
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Originally Posted by cavernmech
(Post 6147842)
Yeah...it was "cleared"....that means 2 inches of fresh snow on a bed of glare ice. They did sand it a bit on the corners tho. It's all about the snow tires.
One of my new tires. Operator: HelloOntario911yourcallisbeingrecordedwhatisyouremergency? Caller: I'd like to report a cyclist riding a bicycle with studded tires. Operator: (pregnant pause) A what? Caller: A bicycle with studded tires. Operator: (another pregnant pause) I'm sorry, sir, did you say you saw a bicycle with studded tires? Caller: YES. Operator: Hold on, sir, I'll transfer you to an officer. (Click. 30 seconds of Muzak, as this is clearly not an emergency.) Officer: HelloOntarioPoliceDepartmentOfficerJohnsonSpeakingyourcallisbeingrecordedhow canIhelpyou? Caller: I'd like to report a cyclist riding a bicycle with studded tires. Officer: (pregnant pause) A what? Caller: A bicycle with studded tires. Officer: (another pregnant pause) You say you're seeing bicycles with studded tires? Caller: Yes. I saw a tall guy with a big bushy beard on Main Street riding a beat-up, junky bicycle with STUDDED TIRES. Officer: (starting to sound a lot like Frank Nelson of old time radio shows) I see. And was there a pink elephant, too? Caller: On his helmet? Officer: (positively dripping sarcasm now) No, riding a junky bicycle with studded tires right behind the first guy! Caller: (getting annoyed now) C'mon, I'm serious. This guy is breaking the law. Aren't you going to do anything about him? Officer: Why, was he also robbing pedestrians? Caller: What, the cyclist? Officer: NO, THE PINK ELEPHANT! Caller: Officer, don't you know it's against the law to operate a vehicle in Ontario with studded tires??? Officer: Don't you have something more important to do than make crank calls to the police department********** |
The sound is virtually useless when riding. It'll pick up your vioce if you carry it. On a sunny day it's awesome. I've made better frame mounts with cheap stuff from Home depot, so I can get right down low off the fork. Do you sell the bike version with the elbow mounts? I love mine and have made several gigs of video. You hardly notice it when using it on your helmet, though the low bike position gives a better sensation of speed. The high energy AAA requirements make at least 2 pairs of rechargeables a must, and a couple 2G SD cards if your to be out for a while. Lower light recordings bite it large, but dusk isn't too too bad. I'm going to try and adjust the darker ones in some video editting wares to see if I can make them better. I'm still al little bummed I haven't had a good traffic rip since I got it. Water and shockproof...right up my alley of clumsiness. All said, I love it. I wish I had 6 of them for all angle recording. A film maker friend of mine has snatched up a few days of recording for something he's working on.
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The best part about Keiths story was me doing his work today! hahaha jk
Here is something I came upon. Way too big for me (58x58) but is going to make a wicked project. The rear wheel was replaced at some point and the original shifters are long gone but the coolest front derailer is there. Also needs the correct cable guides in a few spots. If I was a jerk I'd say it would make a very sweet S.S. .......but I' not a jerk. haha http://i27.tinypic.com/2qimfk2.jpg Cool front der. w/post to push chain cage. Pardon the shaky hands. http://i27.tinypic.com/ao83o4.jpg This guy loves it! http://i32.tinypic.com/2hygb6b.jpg |
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