allllright that's my kind of geometry (not that I'm considering one of these at all. Just sayin')

Well there's only one lake that I know of. Pretty much just head straight south. Can't miss it.

Dude, hurry up and heal.. alright?

edit: I'm goin for a coffee right now if anyone's gonna be oot and aboot (jeremy).

Touche. Actually I'm heading to Kensington right now if that's where you're headed I'll see ya there.

'tis.

The axle cap is a machined piece of aluminum that fits on the axle...between the bearing of the hub and the fork. Looks like a little cup. Kind of like a locknut except it doesnt thread on...it just slides on. I don't know if I could get one for you....I have no idea if HED has a distributor or they sell it all themselves. It wouldn't likely be more than $20...but the question is if they still stock parts for older wheelsets. Perhaps call HED direct and see if they can help you.

Is anyone planning on attending any Nuit Blanche events? I think it'd be cool if people are interested to get a bit of a rolling caravan to check out some stuff. Although, the 8-hr race is that day as well so who knows whether I'm going to be in any shape to stay up late and ride around.

word to the wise: the lake winter shoes fit a bit small, so keep that in mind. if you intend on using them in the bitterest cold with two layers of socks you might want to get even two sizes larger.

hmmm.. Winter shoes. Now there's an idea.

edit: I've been meaning to get a set of roadie-style booties too. Even on Sunday morning when I went for a ride I found my toes got quite cold in my road shoes.

[any other winter shoe suggestions?
I'm going to call Racer Sportif about the Northwave Celcius and the Gaerne Polars and Eskimos

My feet just hate the cold these past few years. Once cold the rides sucks large. I think it's an offshoot from having frostbitten the tootsies in the wayback past.

Thanks for the two sizes bigger tip in the Lakes.... I was hoping for superior winter construction that required no more than normal socks.... too much I guess? What is bitterest to you Zippered?

I am doing both! get on it!

I suggest these.

Anyone interested in coming to the Cross race on Sunday? After busting Johnny's balls about not getting me my 29er yet he is letting me use his Norco cross till I get the other rig running. PIMP! I was going to use the Mtn bike but this is a better option. How about it Wesley? Rock the Jamis! Lets go!

Sorry, the "in-laws" are in town this weekend. Trust me, there are a half dozen things I'd rather be doing.

edit: although, it depends on what time the race is. I assume the cat 3/4 race is around 10:00?
edit2: you might want to bug Mike about it.

I find the Lake winter shoes comfy to about -5 to -8 as long as you're actually riding. After that I go for hiking boots and platform pedals down to about -12 to -15 and then I'm with Keith on the skidoo boots for anything below that or if you're gonna be outside and not actually riding (like hanging out at the ice race, for example).

I got the one about a week ago to build up as my first track bike.....all the decals do come off but you need some goo gone to get all the sticky residue off......as for the weight, i have it set up right now with a bb,headset, stem and drop bars and that came out to around 7lbs,....the one draw back is that the forks come uncut.

I am goin with Chris...we are both doing Master 3 at 10. Senior 3/4 is also at 10.

It is kinda nice to get the fork un-cut. Too many times I have had customers who want to change headsets and the fork doesn't have the required amount of steerer. When you do cut it do yerself a favour and toss in a couple of extra spacers.

of course; i wish someone had told me the same when i bought mine! lakes are the only winter cycling shoe i've had, so i can't speak to any others. i was hoping for the same thing as you, but it seems to be asking a bit too much. this year i'm going to wax mine, because i found after a while in a storm the water starts seeping in. and maybe some of them schmacy merino wool socks. in terms of temperatures, i agree with brad that they're great to -5/-8 , but below that you just want to get wherever you're going and get inside. however, if you know you're going to be out for a while, chemical warmers (ie. from MEC) do the trick nicely.

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I want to race that guy. What the hell? Disk wheel and Zipp Carbon front rim... With risers? Totally reeks of too much disposable income. I guess he'd beat me at a barspin contest though. Not that there is anything wrong with that.

I love watching foreign language commercials and thinking "wtf is this advertising." Especially when you get to the end and you go "oooooh.. wait, what?"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=or-_xAg_beU

i thought that was you at first glance!

with all this talk of winter, i think i'ma go get outside and enjoy the sun while it lasts...

haha totally

Oh wow yeah I can see that. Weird.