Interesting. I wonder what that's going to go for.

That fork is like $200+ new, so $275 for the whole deal doesn't seem to bad. I'm not a big Aquila fan, but whatevs. I don't know if I'd want to ride something so bling around the city though, although it seems stupid to vote for the IRO plan instead since technically it'll cost more.

Yeah, I mean, aside from the "STEAL THIS BIKE" aspect, I don't want to look like a TOTAL track poseur, but at the same time, if I don't get the frame because of some superficial reason, doesn't that make me even more superficial?

Hmm, this will require further study... *shuffles off to the laboratory*

Ok.

when isn't that guy closing

I rode Paris-Ancaster with my I-Pod last year. I will do it again this year. Both ears...no probs. Ice Breaker is not a problem, done it with tunes. I don't run noise cancelling headphones...kept the volume at a medium vol ...and when you are out of traffic on course the lack of background noise makes it easier. make sure you have a good cable run so you don't have to adjust the wire as you race...i pin it on the inside of my jersey. Heavy singletrack type races (O-Cups) are a little trickier, especially when so many guys pass you ;) but I did Elliot Lake with it last year.

It was an 8 hour and Mitch did an extra lap I think.

It's not the speed it's the experience there young-uns. Beware 40+ year old racers...they will kick your ass! :p

It's a generic cookie-cutter frame but the fork is nice and the price is right. Nice geometry too.

hahaha...all I thought of was "Foreplay/Long Time" played at Laser Rock at the McLaughlin Planetarium.
Shall we meet at the Good Neighbors Club and share a Geritol smoothie?

Laser Floyd. Good times.

Hah, I wouldn't give yourself so much credit there, Keithy-boy. My wild ineptitude trumps your vastly superior experience any day of the week! Wait ... ****.

my formula is: the windier it is the colder you feel.

It's like watching a time capsule get cracked open when you guys start talking about the music you like.

every time i hear that song all i can think of is that scene from the wedding singer "...i ******** need you now tonight!...i ******** need you mooooore than evar!..."

that would be from old school

the dan band

Words can't express how much this scene means to me: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vw3bPUOE47s

i love that movie. do you know how many stags i planned where this was our dream "pick up the groom" scenario?

+universal truth

So Jr. High, did you secure the Aquilla?

Do any of you photographer types know where any good deals on a Canon G7 (new or used) can be had?

To keep it topical - I intend to take photos of BIKES with it!

he betta...theres a Zit Remedy concert tomorrow!! :lol:

Clearout sale of Polly's - as seen on CL

Lots of items

sale starts Thursday february 28 at noon
til sunday march 2nd 8pm


Forms of payment
-CASH (is king)
-debit card
-credit card (visa and mastercard)
or
-possible partial trade

pollys recycle
1292 queen st east
416 461 4312

Theres something for everyone here. Books, Bikes, guitars, motorcycles, vhs, dvd, cds, toys, stuffed animals, clothing, courier bags.. etc


http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp...y=CA&geodiff=1

oh man, speaking of old school "....ever-ybody wants some-thing they'll ne-ver give up!..."

Rode in from the east end today, never have I felt that uncomfortably cold - though once warmed up, only my toes/finger tips suffered - going down Kingston Rd. made my head /damn/ cold for a spell, I felt pretty ill at Coxwell/Dundas in fact, but that soon went away. Followed a messenger along Richmond for a couple blocks - big props to the guys out in this crap today - this mornings ride definitely struck me as out of my comfort zone.

I'll have to try and get a morning / evening routine going for stretching - some days, even only doing 40k I feel it in my legs, and I never got consistent with a routine. Thanks for all the tips guys.

I've never really been a competitive person, but I do want to run in some races this year. I plan on joining the Randonneur Ontario group for a few rides, for strengthening up and building stamina. Planning to race in Global Gutz and the CMWC events just to test my mettle. I'm under no illusions that I'm not so quick in the grand scheme of things, but as they say, riding against stronger/faster riders only makes you stronger/faster.

I want to get out and ride with you guys more. Hopefully the weather does turn around back upto 0C, if so, then I'll post up for a ride this weekend - I was thinking a loop around town and out to Port Credit and back just for some distance/change of scenery.

Boston - More than a feeling is an *awesome* track... I have a "Rock Anthems" CD with it on, and among others, so is Alice Coopers' Poison - more recent, but still a great song IMO :D I may or may not have been listening to some T'Pau yesterday too *cough* :p Oh yeah, and that version of Total Eclipse in Old School is awesome, I also really enjoy Will Ferrells' Dust in the Wind cover at Blues funeral. I'm a sucker for 70s rock.

they were just speaking about the NAHMBS on cbc 1...

For the record technically you are supposed to be/have been a messenger to race CMWC. Not that anyone will stop you.

He does carry an extremely valuable package in all conditions on a daily basis: his daughter :)

Anyone know anyone who rides bikes in Boston? I'm going to a conference in April. Still need to get to talking to your bro, Foo.

Does anyone (cam, wes) have a foot operated minitape transcription machine I could borrow? Apparently they are worth more than their weight in gold.

That Aquila went for $340 USD + Ship

I'd say that is a pretty good deal. What does Racer Sportif sell them for in their store?

Yeah I checked into that, if need be I'll work a day at some place like Zap or something - but they (messmedia?) said I'd be cool (and it says on their site all are welcome). I'm not likely going to be anything near competitive, though I'm used to hauling weight/loads I'm just going to have fun and get myself immersed into all things bike.

That is a pretty good deal $340 + Shipping is way better than $699 + Dickheads