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Yo Ryan!
Sprints on for tonight? I'm a little under the weather so I may not race much, and will be horribly slow if I do (look at me, setting up excuses already! talk about a preemptive strike!) but it's so close, I'd have to be on my deathbed not to show up! |
I'm gonna go for a ride and head by there methinks.
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I may ... I might ... blow past you dorks tonight :lol: *as if*.
Let's see what the wife thinks..... *fingers crossed* |
Originally Posted by somnambulant
(Post 5470877)
man.. no matter how many times I see this it still kills me: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GNB7xT3rNE
This one blows my mind too, the "build-up" of such an otherwise boring vid, too: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5mxMOGLiRw |
hmm the Bianchi distributor just called me back regarding the Italian spec D2 Alum Pista.
I really wanted to know how much .... http://www.bianchi.it/it/products2008/Road_X8B37.aspx He said I might be able to get one for March.... I saw a pic of the one for the US market and it was like Navy Blue... eeeeew gross. cloudy and humid ...doesn;t look like rain .. |
Originally Posted by MattRennick
(Post 5471571)
Yo Ryan!
Sprints on for tonight? I'm a little under the weather so I may not race much, and will be horribly slow if I do (look at me, setting up excuses already! talk about a preemptive strike!) but it's so close, I'd have to be on my deathbed not to show up! As well, now that I have the measuring wheel I'm going to begin looking for covered parking structures with little to no supervision for us to take over in inclimate weather. That said, if anyone can think of / knows of any in the core they suspect may be around 300m in length - multi-level as I have a theory we can hang if we're above the last leve of used parking - lemme know. I've already found a couple of choice locales for a future event TBD in a similar attitude to Storm The Gates. Stay tuned for that! Hope to see you tonight! Ps. - I hope some of the ladies are thinking of coming out as well. I've had a couple of "is this a guys only thing?" and it is most CERTAINLY not! However be warned their is a high possibility of a mostly naked King Tobra roaming about. |
Parking garage at Jarvis-Yonge just south of St. Lawrence market? That's the longest straightest parking garage I know of. NOt many levels though...
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Storm the Gates! Storm the Gates!
ot: Also if you haven't Picked up the latest release from Andre Ethier (of Deadly snakes fame) you are missing out! |
Originally Posted by TRaffic Jammer
(Post 5472087)
hmm the Bianchi distributor just called me back regarding the Italian spec D2 Alum Pista.
I really wanted to know how much .... |
Not to be confused with the D2 Carbon...which is an insane piece of framework, also only track ready via Europe. Americans get a TT version.
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Yeah, there was a thread about it awhile ago, comparing it to the Concept and someone said that the D2 is more expensive in Euros than the Concept, which they cannot get there. Now that it is coming to North America, I would guess that the D2 will be slightly more expensive than the Concept was, especially with the US dollar so low. The good news is that used Concepts will probably become cheaper, especially if the new D2 comes in celeste.
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I thought I've read that there is no Concept.
The D2 carbon would be a hoot, but insanely expensive. Basically the track version of this... http://www.bianchi.it/it/products2007/Road_Y7B52.aspx '07 D2 Alum pista http://www.bianchi.it/it/products2007/Road_Y7B54.aspx '08 D2 Alum pista http://www.bianchi.it/it/products2008/Road_X8B37.aspx I love the little differences in the tubing BTW wife's not feelin' well, I shan't be partaking in this eve's festivities fun to all'y'all |
Yeah, sorry, I wasn't clear....the D2 is replacing the Concept so I figured that on eBay, people will be dumping their now-passe Concepts to get the new D2. The cool kids gotta have the latest thing, y'know?
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So the beefing up of the D2's head end is in response to the concepts' tube shapes? makes sense. Well I was speaking with the rep in Canada and he asked why I didn't want the US spec one. I said it was too ugly for words and he saw the Italian one and had to agree it was a much nicer looking bike.
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Originally Posted by somnambulant
(Post 5470601)
Hey guys, really interesting post on Pedal today that has the potential to positively impact all of us if it gets enough interest. I'll post some snippets, and also the link to the full article. Basically the summary is that the Midweek Cycling Club is holding a public meeting with Parks, Forestry and Recreation to try and get more cycling-related facilities in Centennial Park's new Masterplan. The meeting is taking place at 6:00pm on Thursday, November 1st at the Centennial Park Olympium.
"TCAT has learned that the plans do not currently incorporate the needs of cyclists - a proposed loop for bike races was opposed by staff and there is little to no bike parking. Also, the trail link across Etobicoke Creek into Mississauga is opposed by staff. " One of the most interesting things to you guys is likely this: "Track: excluded at this time but may be added in the future after we have proven that these facilities get significant usage to warrant considering taking the financial and usage risk that a track would entail." And in their immediate "needs": "A 250m, 333m or 500m inside diameter 5m to 7m wide paved surface with slightly raised banks circle for both track-cycling training and interval training" "This facility would enable a group like Midweek to host Friday night races under the lights from May until Labour Day like is done in major cities around the world." "Midweek currently host International Ranked Cyclo-cross races within the facility each November; the goal is to move these up to World Cup status within 5 years." I think I'm going to ride out to the meeting after work... the more the merrier says I. |
My bike is back from Germany! WOO! Maybe I can actually ride the damn thing on our roadie ride. Hell yeah! :)
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I'm trying to replace my bottom bracket, and I have successfully taken off the drive side cranks, but the left crank doesn't seem to want to come off. I put in the tool, and it just isn't pushing the crank off the bike like it did on the drive side (it gets 'stuck' so that I can't turn it anymore). Any suggestions?
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Ok spoke with my lovely , she's just heading off to bed afterwards so I will zip out for a couple sprints. Wet WILL make me run for home though.
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Originally Posted by iherald
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I'm trying to replace my bottom bracket, and I have successfully taken off the drive side cranks, but the left crank doesn't seem to want to come off. I put in the tool, and it just isn't pushing the crank off the bike like it did on the drive side (it gets 'stuck' so that I can't turn it anymore). Any suggestions?
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Originally Posted by cavernmech
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If all is good there then give er' newf!
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A washer was the problem! Thanks!
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Next issue: I've gotten the cranks off, and I have the ISIS bottom bracket tool, but it won't fit in. There seems to be something similar to a washer between where the crank would attach and the frame. The Park Tool site talks about Fixed Flanges and Removeable rings. One ring (which I said was a washer above) has writing on it, and the other does not. Making me think the writing is the fixed one.
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1. Cycle Therapy is moving (downstairs). Basically, $5300/month + utilities is too much and we're consolidating the shop to one floor. The storefront will remain the same, but starting in December go down the stairs instead of up.
2. November the 17th ... mark your calendars. We're having an auction of everything and anything: bikes, apparel, accessories, tools, etc. We're going to have much less space downstairs so there's a lot to clear out before we make our move. More details will be on the way soon. Spread the word! |
Originally Posted by Fuzzz
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ok this isn't exactly fixie stuff but who doesn't love bike videos for free. Looks like the Rip.tv dudes are making their latest season of Dropin free to download in ipod and HD. http://www.rip.tv/events/downloads
It looks great on my ipod. Not quite ROAM but still entertaining. 5300 Hun OUCH! |
Is anyone looking to get ride of a trainer for cheap cheap cheap? GF has signed up to do the ironman in muskoka next summer, and all of a sudden has to train on a bike.
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