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operator 03-01-08 12:07 PM


Originally Posted by iherald (Post 6259758)
TJ: Thanks for the ticket. I'm going to the velodrome on Saturday with my cousin, so I'll let one of the other deserving people grab my ticket. Thanks very much though!!

Er. Haha. We're going for tarck 1 next Sat. You going on the 8th?

TRaffic Jammer 03-01-08 12:20 PM

tarck II?

pyze-guy 03-01-08 12:58 PM

I can't remember who was looking for inexpensive rollers, but heres some on c-list today.

LordFoo 03-01-08 01:31 PM


Originally Posted by pyze-guy (Post 6260048)
I can't remember who was looking for inexpensive rollers, but heres some on c-list today.

I was, but more in a borrow someone's to try em out kind of way first.. that way, I don't have to hear about how I'm spending more money & don't ride "that thing that's taking up space" (the trainer) enough :D

PS - you fail at teh intarweb -- too many https

LordFoo 03-01-08 01:32 PM


Originally Posted by operator (Post 6259642)
Ok you racer dudes - got any resources for just starting out with training?

I don't claim to be a racer dude, but you're welcome to borrow/pilfer from my library of spinervals

iherald 03-01-08 09:32 PM


Originally Posted by operator (Post 6259870)
Er. Haha. We're going for tarck 1 next Sat. You going on the 8th?

I was hoping too. Apparently you guys filled it up, so I'm hoping someone isn't able to make it so I can sneak in. I am in London for other stuff so I thought it would just work out. Then I was told it was full!

operator 03-01-08 09:48 PM


Originally Posted by iherald (Post 6262111)
I was hoping too. Apparently you guys filled it up, so I'm hoping someone isn't able to make it so I can sneak in. I am in London for other stuff so I thought it would just work out. Then I was told it was full!

I regged like 3 weeks ago :/

iherald 03-01-08 09:57 PM


Originally Posted by operator (Post 6262187)
I regged like 3 weeks ago :/

Well I'm in town, so I'll likely show up and see if everyone shows up.

iherald 03-02-08 08:04 AM

Question for everyone, my buddy Will is a pretty fast marathoner and wants to get into tri's. I think more the sprint tri's, rather than Iron Many, but perhaps he'd move up. Anyway he wants to drop about $2k on a bike, and isn't sure if he wants a full tri bike or a road bike.

Any thoughts? I was thinking the Cervelo Soloist, which is a pretty good cross between the two. I don't think he wants a full on tri bike because that's a pain in the ass to ride around anywhere but a race.

jeremywhitehorn 03-02-08 09:13 AM

if he's new to cycling i would suppose the race bike (or for that matter, crit-bike) he's most comfortable on would be the best choice. he can always install aero bars if he wants. what about a specialized roubaix / allez?

cavernmech 03-02-08 09:26 AM


Originally Posted by iherald (Post 6263343)
Question for everyone, my buddy Will is a pretty fast marathoner and wants to get into tri's. I think more the sprint tri's, rather than Iron Many, but perhaps he'd move up. Anyway he wants to drop about $2k on a bike, and isn't sure if he wants a full tri bike or a road bike.

Any thoughts? I was thinking the Cervelo Soloist, which is a pretty good cross between the two. I don't think he wants a full on tri bike because that's a pain in the ass to ride around anywhere but a race.

If he doesn't have a bike now then a road bike is a good choice. He will need to do some training and tri bikes aren't known for their good handling and comfort. The Soloist would be a good choice. As Jeremy mentioned he can always toss on an aero bar for events and he will be on a bike he is comfortable with.

somnambulant 03-02-08 10:11 AM

Mark your calendars: Bicycle Film Fest is June 18-21 in Toronto. The week after the CMWCs. Woot.

LordFoo 03-02-08 10:27 AM


Originally Posted by iherald (Post 6262111)
I was hoping too. Apparently you guys filled it up, so I'm hoping someone isn't able to make it so I can sneak in. I am in London for other stuff so I thought it would just work out. Then I was told it was full!

I'm not sure if I was still accounted for in the list of people going for tarck 1, but I'm pretty sure I won't be able to make it.. if so, you're welcome to take my place.

TRaffic Jammer 03-02-08 12:44 PM

hey Pyze.. did you find anything at Polly's last night?

pyze-guy 03-02-08 03:10 PM


Originally Posted by TRaffic Jammer (Post 6264481)
hey Pyze.. did you find anything at Polly's last night?

Yeah, chaos.

operator 03-02-08 03:11 PM

haha

somnambulant 03-02-08 03:37 PM

I'm often amazed at how often I run into people I know from cycling while I'm out and about on my bike. It's good times! Today I had a kergin spotting on College (didn't have the reaction time to yell out, sorry!), Casper scared the hell outta me on Queen St, and then 10 minutes later I saw Monsieur Pyze.

pyze-guy 03-02-08 05:42 PM


Originally Posted by somnambulant (Post 6265239)
I'm often amazed at how often I run into people I know from cycling while I'm out and about on my bike. It's good times! Today I had a kergin spotting on College (didn't have the reaction time to yell out, sorry!), Casper scared the hell outta me on Queen St, and then 10 minutes later I saw Monsieur Pyze.

Swimming was fun.

clipin 03-02-08 06:16 PM


Originally Posted by nerdsgirth (Post 6166336)
I am actually friends with the Dir. Cindy Lewis. I will give her a shout and see what she can do for us. Please state your interest.

Did you ever follow up with Cindy Lewis about the fixed gang trying out the computrainers? I mentioned it to her and Alan, received a pleasant smile and a "sure why not". I'll bring it up again if anyone is still interested.

I'm now part of the club as Cindy has asked me to put together a spinning program that will probably start next week.

clipin 03-02-08 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by cavernmech (Post 6263630)
If he doesn't have a bike now then a road bike is a good choice. He will need to do some training and tri bikes aren't known for their good handling and comfort. The Soloist would be a good choice. As Jeremy mentioned he can always toss on an aero bar for events and he will be on a bike he is comfortable with.

Right and tell your friend if he would like to see some Cervelo's in action, both road and tri, come to Absolute Endurance, (http://www.absoluteendurance.com) on Saturday between 8-10AM, and talk to the riders about their bikes.

BTW here a pic of my latest toy, a Javelin Barolo.

paddrock 03-02-08 07:33 PM

Toronto Repair Question: Replacing Star Nut in Steerer Tube -- Any suggestions on which LBS would handle this? The upper portion on the star nut in the steerer tube of my Bianchi, has...separated itself from the lower portion, and done some fair damage to the inner wall of the tube on its way out. Thoughts?

duppy.conqueror 03-02-08 07:36 PM


Originally Posted by paddrock (Post 6266673)
Toronto Repair Question: Replacing Star Nut in Steerer Tube -- Any suggestions on which LBS would handle this? The upper portion on the star nut in the steerer tube of my Bianchi, has...separated itself from the lower portion, and done some fair damage to the inner wall of the tube on its way out. Thoughts?

Biseagal is the only store Ive heard of that does frame fixes.

operator 03-02-08 07:36 PM


Originally Posted by clipin (Post 6266130)
Did you ever follow up with Cindy Lewis about the fixed gang trying out the computrainers? I mentioned it to her and Alan, received a pleasant smile and a "sure why not". I'll bring it up again if anyone is still interested.

I'm now part of the club as Cindy has asked me to put together a spinning program that will probably start next week.

The biggest question really was if their computrainer supports rear wheel with solid axles. If so, i'm all in.

cavernmech 03-02-08 07:42 PM


Originally Posted by paddrock (Post 6266673)
Toronto Repair Question: Replacing Star Nut in Steerer Tube -- Any suggestions on which LBS would handle this? The upper portion on the star nut in the steerer tube of my Bianchi, has...separated itself from the lower portion, and done some fair damage to the inner wall of the tube on its way out. Thoughts?

Star nuts aren't really meant to be removed. if there is enuf room for a new one just leave the old one in there and install a new one.

paddrock 03-02-08 07:46 PM


Originally Posted by cavernmech (Post 6266751)
Star nuts aren't really meant to be removed. if there is enuf room for a new one just leave the old one in there and install a new one.

Simple. I love it. The top portion brought the threaded post out with it, so just the bottom washer portion remains. Cheers.

somnambulant 03-02-08 07:52 PM


Originally Posted by clipin (Post 6266220)
come to Absolute Endurance, (http://www.absoluteendurance.com) on Saturday between 8-10AM

I'm definitely going to come by for a Computrainer session sometime soon (on a geared bike). I see that there's a full schedule on the website now. I won't be able to make a weekend session for the next couple of weeks, but I might try and do one of the weeknight rides rather than one of my regular at-home trainer rides.

nerdsgirth 03-02-08 08:09 PM


Originally Posted by clipin (Post 6266130)
Did you ever follow up with Cindy Lewis about the fixed gang trying out the computrainers? I mentioned it to her and Alan, received a pleasant smile and a "sure why not". I'll bring it up again if anyone is still interested.

I'm now part of the club as Cindy has asked me to put together a spinning program that will probably start next week.

Yeah she said come any time... So all we need to do is coordinate. This past sat morn would have been good considering the weather.

pyze-guy 03-02-08 09:13 PM

TJ, Fetish cycles: all cross (Position) frames $149, reg $499. Right side of page under specials.

TRaffic Jammer 03-03-08 06:00 AM

what's faster in Cross? Black or Red? Man that's a sweet deal.

exhibitx 03-03-08 06:25 AM

terrible road conditions right now, all the roads are pure black ice

i had 4 or 5 close calls then finally ate **** hard on bayview, walked the rest of the way and had 4 or 5 close calls just walking

tore my favorite jacket in the process

i'm sure it'll clear up pretty quick as the tempeture warms up


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