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09-11-07 | 10:01 AM
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09-11-07 | 10:09 AM
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Cavernmech: You guys are going to the provincials this weekend, right? Are you heading up on Saturday? I was thinking about coming out for Saturday and/or Sunday, but now I have nasty bursitis in my elbow so I'm not sure anymore. They're doing a cross clinic at Hardwood on Saturday that myself and Mike were hoping to do.
09-11-07 | 10:19 AM
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Hmm... If I'm not mistaken, when I was in yesterday they had the Sylvan Track pedals, just not the GR-9s. Did you look in the back room in the display case? I think I saw them in the case to the VERRRY far left. You might want to call and ask before you head back out there, though.
09-11-07 | 10:42 AM
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Jeez....call the Waaaaaaaaambulance. I will not be going on Saturday. Unsure just now about Sunday even....I have some matters that require my attention. The cross clinic would be a waste of time for me. The only thing that they will show you guys that you already don't have a handle on is dis-mount and re-mounting....pretty simple really. I sat around for most of the clinic 3 years ago because of all the people that had no handle on off-camber or dis-mount. I am not sure how much you will get out of it...Mike has been on his bike on the trails enuf to prolly not get too much out of it as well.
09-11-07 | 10:45 AM
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re: Hardwood lessons, I agree with Keith
I took the "advanced mountain biking" course there 5-6 years ago and it basically worked out to a $100 group ride. 2 or 3 of us ended up splitting from the group with one of the instructors and basically just rode all day. Probably only worth it if you've got zero experience.
I took the "advanced mountain biking" course there 5-6 years ago and it basically worked out to a $100 group ride. 2 or 3 of us ended up splitting from the group with one of the instructors and basically just rode all day. Probably only worth it if you've got zero experience.
09-11-07 | 10:55 AM
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09-11-07 | 10:57 AM
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i always thought cycling skills were something that you learned on your own...
09-11-07 | 11:29 AM
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Everything I know I learned through the VelonewsTV How-To channel.. 
https://www.velonews.com/vntv/
Not really, but the cyclocross ones had some small bits that were new to me.
https://www.velonews.com/vntv/
Not really, but the cyclocross ones had some small bits that were new to me.
09-11-07 | 11:32 AM
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On a serious(er?) note: Keith I just realized while cleaning my apartment that I have my saddle/seatpost, scewers and pedals here. Should I bring them to you in anticipation of the arrival of my bike?
09-11-07 | 12:20 PM
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https://www.pedalmag.com/index.php?mo...&item_id=11565
https://www.givemeaning.com/project/OlympicDreams
I always find it sad when Canadian atheletes have to basically resort to begging and bake sales.
https://www.givemeaning.com/project/OlympicDreams
I always find it sad when Canadian atheletes have to basically resort to begging and bake sales.
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09-11-07 | 12:58 PM
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To whom it may concern: after much deliberation I have decided that I also believe that pie is superior to cake.
On a serious(er?) note: Keith I just realized while cleaning my apartment that I have my saddle/seatpost, scewers and pedals here. Should I bring them to you in anticipation of the arrival of my bike?
On a serious(er?) note: Keith I just realized while cleaning my apartment that I have my saddle/seatpost, scewers and pedals here. Should I bring them to you in anticipation of the arrival of my bike?
Throw em in yer bag when we meet up for Cakepiebeer and I will take em from you. Oh wait....just realized you prolly arent carrying a bag these days....whatever works for you.
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09-11-07 | 12:59 PM
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damn so these cats are repping Canada and don't have regular/sufficient funding to actually get to events? Weak! Imma give em some money when next someone paypals me, and maybe put their links on our website.
See those wanting to compete in the Madison are 48G+ short of what they need to get to these competitions...and after Canada got such props for gold on the track last time..
See those wanting to compete in the Madison are 48G+ short of what they need to get to these competitions...and after Canada got such props for gold on the track last time..
09-11-07 | 01:04 PM
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i was having a conversation with a friend in chicago today about the bike popl leauge he was active in til his baby came along. he was talking about getting abck into it and the kind of bike he wants to build he called a "dodger" short cranks and really small chainrings in the front and back. i remembered i have a set of MONTY trials cranks kicking around that would be great fun for this. 158mm and you screw a cog on rather then mount a chainring. i guess the idea would be to find a 12 and 22 tooth cog and test out how much manuverablity and control you would gain having an almost 2:1 ratio of gearing. it would resemble an artisitc bike set up almost.
anyone play polo here regularly that wants to test these puppys out?
anyone play polo here regularly that wants to test these puppys out?
09-11-07 | 01:29 PM
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Do you guys know if the Toronto Halloween race will be on halloween or the weekend before? i want to go up from NYC for this race but only if its on a weekend. thx.
09-11-07 | 01:49 PM
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09-11-07 | 01:51 PM
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09-11-07 | 01:55 PM
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Halloween Race? Well seeing as no-one has announced a race on Halloween yet your guess is as good as mine. If past race announcments hold true expect it about a week before the event. Nadir is doing something on the 23rd weekend I think. Not sure if this is a "Halloween' race or not....a week and a half before Halloween doesn't seem right.
09-11-07 | 02:06 PM
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Halloween Race? Well seeing as no-one has announced a race on Halloween yet your guess is as good as mine. If past race announcments hold true expect it about a week before the event. Nadir is doing something on the 23rd weekend I think. Not sure if this is a "Halloween' race or not....a week and a half before Halloween doesn't seem right.
09-11-07 | 02:21 PM
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The SSWC's are gonna be in NorCal next year. Who's in? You've got roughly a year to get a SS mtn bike together and start cross-training (ie. drinking).
09-11-07 | 02:35 PM
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yeah, i just read about this year's in scotland. i've always wanted to go to one of these but could never get it together. plus i don't really "mountain bike" but that hardly seems like a problem given the all inclusive fun environment of these things. reminds me of what the beginnings of mountainbiking must have been like...
09-11-07 | 02:36 PM
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plus - for the crafty, DIYers amongs us: do you know if craft stores or fabric stores would sell seat belt buckles, or where i can buy one? i want to make a belt for my hip pouch...
09-11-07 | 02:37 PM
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Last years was on Halloween....they usually are. Nadir and Johnny Jetfuel did it last year but that was the 20th anniversary..so a bit of a special occasion. if I hear about any details I will let ya know.
09-11-07 | 02:42 PM
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There is an auto wreckers down on Eastern just East of Leslie....they would surely have something.
09-11-07 | 03:07 PM
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I'll throw 'em in the beermobile (shopping cart thingy).
09-11-07 | 03:09 PM
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