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#3176
cab horn

Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 28,353
Likes: 30
From: Toronto
Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione
goki/eyefloater !??!
#3177
Get the stick.
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 1,543
Likes: 1
From: Toronto, ON
Bikes: 12 Y.O. Litespeed MTB, IRO Jamie Roy fixie, Custom Habanero Ti 'Cross, No name SS MTB, Old school lugged steel track bike (soon)
Originally Posted by cavernmech
Do you need a full reaming tho. There is reaming...usually for freshly built frames or damaged ones that need to go one size bigger in seatpost size. If it is just corrosion and crap that needs to be cleaned out...a flex hone is prolly the way to go. It is a long flexible drill attachment that has a bunch of abrasive knobs on it . Lube it up......insert it.....hone away the offending matter.
#3178
Tie me up, Tie me down
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 843
Likes: 0
From: Toronto
Bikes: The Brown Beast
Anyone know if any shops are carrying any miche seatposts? I found a miche bottom bracket and headset but I'm having trouble finding a seatpost in town.
Also where is the best place to buy a brooks, I remeber there being a local ebay seller that had fairly good prices but I don't feel like digging through all 128 pages to find it, anyone have the link handy?
Also where is the best place to buy a brooks, I remeber there being a local ebay seller that had fairly good prices but I don't feel like digging through all 128 pages to find it, anyone have the link handy?
#3179
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Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 873
Likes: 0
From: toronto
Bikes: sannino track, nishiki olympic conversion
Originally Posted by operator
goki/eyefloater !??!
#3180
Jonnys ilegitimate Father
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 2,994
Likes: 0
From: toronto
Bikes: too many too list
If you just want a standard B17 I will let you have one for $90 for black or honey.......$100 for green. K.
#3181
Jonnys ilegitimate Father
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 2,994
Likes: 0
From: toronto
Bikes: too many too list
Originally Posted by darkmother
Probably just needs to be cleaned up as you suggest-but I don't have a flex hone. Actually, it's the Gitane (?) track frame I picked up a couple of weeks back at your shop. I built it up and was riding it on the weekend-it's a really nice handling BTW-fits me well too. Right now, it's got a really short 26.0 post that doesn't fit deep enough into the frame for long term milage, it will be too hard on the frame. I have a longer post, but it gets jammed about 1.5" inches down into the ST.
#3182
In Velo Veritas
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 3,013
Likes: 0
From: Toronto
Bikes: Menonite black urbanite, probably enough spare parts to make anther one.
Originally Posted by Offhoff
Anyone know if any shops are carrying any miche seatposts? I found a miche bottom bracket and headset but I'm having trouble finding a seatpost in town.
Also where is the best place to buy a brooks, I remeber there being a local ebay seller that had fairly good prices but I don't feel like digging through all 128 pages to find it, anyone have the link handy?
Also where is the best place to buy a brooks, I remeber there being a local ebay seller that had fairly good prices but I don't feel like digging through all 128 pages to find it, anyone have the link handy?
i bought both of mine from the ebay seller you mention. best part was no shipping costs; he lives a dufferin and bloor so i picked them up:
#3183
Get the stick.
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 1,543
Likes: 1
From: Toronto, ON
Bikes: 12 Y.O. Litespeed MTB, IRO Jamie Roy fixie, Custom Habanero Ti 'Cross, No name SS MTB, Old school lugged steel track bike (soon)
Originally Posted by cavernmech
Bring it in and we can try honing it first. If that doesn't give the desired results we will ream it. Consider it part of the purchase price.
#3184
In Velo Veritas
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 3,013
Likes: 0
From: Toronto
Bikes: Menonite black urbanite, probably enough spare parts to make anther one.
I'm thinking of replacing my urbanite frame becuase for whatever reason i just can't get comfortable on it. maybe the top tube is too long, who knows. anyone got a hot tip on an 80s / early 90s road (possibly italian) frame (horizontal drops of course) in a large size? i'm thinking 62ctc / 64ctc seatube and TT anywhere from 56-60? cavernmech - any stock in this size you're itching to move?
#3185
cab horn

Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 28,353
Likes: 30
From: Toronto
Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione
So I picked up a vittoria rubino today. It honestly was harder to put on than my continentals. It's IMPOSSIBLE.
Pinched the tube getting the tire on, now I can hardly get it off (still can't).
Got your pm Goki.
Pinched the tube getting the tire on, now I can hardly get it off (still can't).
Got your pm Goki.
#3186
Shiftless bum

Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 2,693
Likes: 1
From: Ottawa, Ontario
Bikes: Apollo fixed winter bike, Gazelle Cross, Baboe Cargo bike, Linskey Rouleur Road, Bridgestone Picnica, Tern C7, 2nd gen Strida
Originally Posted by operator
So I picked up a vittoria rubino today. It honestly was harder to put on than my continentals. It's IMPOSSIBLE.
Pinched the tube getting the tire on, now I can hardly get it off (still can't).
Got your pm Goki.
Pinched the tube getting the tire on, now I can hardly get it off (still can't).
Got your pm Goki.
#3187
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Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 873
Likes: 0
From: toronto
Bikes: sannino track, nishiki olympic conversion
speaking about *****es.. i have the hardest dang time getting tires on to my rear wheel (drc) while getting one on the front (cxp33) is like eeeeeazy-e. hmm, time for some early 90s gangster rap...
rob, how much were the rubinos and where'd ya get em? are they red? personally, i think a red tire sans red rim looks way classier on your ride.
rob, how much were the rubinos and where'd ya get em? are they red? personally, i think a red tire sans red rim looks way classier on your ride.
#3188
cab horn

Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 28,353
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From: Toronto
Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione
Yeah I got mine at urbane for $35 w/tax. each. And I got red tires.. 
My wheels are horribly mismatched right now.
Front: black rim, campy hub, brown sidewall/black tread.
Rear: silver rim, ****mano hub, red rubinos.

My wheels are horribly mismatched right now.
Front: black rim, campy hub, brown sidewall/black tread.
Rear: silver rim, ****mano hub, red rubinos.
#3189
team mascot
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 1,264
Likes: 0
From: Canada - Toronto
Bikes: gt gtb & marinoni pista special.
heya operator or anyone else,
you guys got a good mapped out elgin mills ride route?
Also, I kinda mapped out a route from my house to downtown. I'll try it this sat.
any suggestions on that?
https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=84559
you guys got a good mapped out elgin mills ride route?
Also, I kinda mapped out a route from my house to downtown. I'll try it this sat.
any suggestions on that?
https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=84559
#3191
team mascot
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 1,264
Likes: 0
From: Canada - Toronto
Bikes: gt gtb & marinoni pista special.
oh man. i'm in love with gmap pedometer.
I just mapped out my 10km sprints around the community and also my lake simcoe route.
https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=86868
I just mapped out my 10km sprints around the community and also my lake simcoe route.
https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=86868
#3193
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Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 466
Likes: 0
From: Toronto, Ontario
Bikes: '05 iro mark V, '04 specialized epic, '04 lemond nevada city, '96 KHS aero comp, '03 norco evolve, '01 louis garneau 2.1, '91 VeloSport, '09 Kona DewPlus
your lake simcoe route stops before you get all the way home....... is that like where you expire?
I find the way the GTA is laid out that it doesn't offer much in terms of nice twisty cycling routes. just straight lines north/south and east/west. what's the word I'm looking for 'monotomous'....?
I find the way the GTA is laid out that it doesn't offer much in terms of nice twisty cycling routes. just straight lines north/south and east/west. what's the word I'm looking for 'monotomous'....?
#3194
team mascot
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 1,264
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From: Canada - Toronto
Bikes: gt gtb & marinoni pista special.
oh haha I started it at my friend's house.
cause I go riding with him. haha
yea it is true. GTA is kinda flat and boring.
cept for when you are biking up to downtown. its like uphill the entire way.
you can always bike in the shoulder lane of the DVP, that'd be twisty... sorta.
btw, anyone going for the DVP ride this year?
I've never been to it, how's it like?
cause I go riding with him. haha
yea it is true. GTA is kinda flat and boring.
cept for when you are biking up to downtown. its like uphill the entire way.
you can always bike in the shoulder lane of the DVP, that'd be twisty... sorta.
btw, anyone going for the DVP ride this year?
I've never been to it, how's it like?
#3195
team mascot
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 1,264
Likes: 0
From: Canada - Toronto
Bikes: gt gtb & marinoni pista special.
holy ballerina!
who is this SUPER SEXY MAN!?
https://robcaputi.blogspot.com/2005/0...for-heart.html
woah. I feel accomplished as a stalker.
oh and pics of the marinoni tomorrow, huzzah.
got my algeo test to study for first.
who is this SUPER SEXY MAN!?
https://robcaputi.blogspot.com/2005/0...for-heart.html
woah. I feel accomplished as a stalker.
oh and pics of the marinoni tomorrow, huzzah.
got my algeo test to study for first.
#3196
cab horn

Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 28,353
Likes: 30
From: Toronto
Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione
Originally Posted by sr20det
heya operator or anyone else,
you guys got a good mapped out elgin mills ride route?
Also, I kinda mapped out a route from my house to downtown. I'll try it this sat.
any suggestions on that?
https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=84559
you guys got a good mapped out elgin mills ride route?
Also, I kinda mapped out a route from my house to downtown. I'll try it this sat.
any suggestions on that?
https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=84559
I do have some cycling routes that start from finch. I've got a bunch of maps of those.
Gimme your gmail address and i'll send them over. You can gloss over which ones you want to do.
The DVP ride, I did it last year, volunteered with the TBN and got to ride the course. It's a nice ride, nothing beats blasting down a 4 lane highway with TONS of room and not have to worry about cars at all.
Ad hoc pacelines etc.
#3197
I've gone on the DVP ride for the last two years and it's great having the whole highway to yourself
and there's some nice long hills too.
and there's some nice long hills too.
#3198
Gone, but not forgotten
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 4,508
Likes: 1
From: Toronto
Bikes: spicer fixie, Haro BMX, cyclops track, Soma Double Cross, KHS Flite 100
Okay, now all I need to complete this bike are the clips and straps and new endcaps for the front wheel. So close! Thanks again Wes, you da man.
#3199
In Velo Veritas
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 3,013
Likes: 0
From: Toronto
Bikes: Menonite black urbanite, probably enough spare parts to make anther one.
Originally Posted by operator
So I picked up a vittoria rubino today. It honestly was harder to put on than my continentals. It's IMPOSSIBLE.
Pinched the tube getting the tire on, now I can hardly get it off (still can't).
Got your pm Goki.
Pinched the tube getting the tire on, now I can hardly get it off (still can't).
Got your pm Goki.
#3200
In Velo Veritas
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 3,013
Likes: 0
From: Toronto
Bikes: Menonite black urbanite, probably enough spare parts to make anther one.
Originally Posted by sr20det
oh haha I started it at my friend's house.
cause I go riding with him. haha
yea it is true. GTA is kinda flat and boring.
cept for when you are biking up to downtown. its like uphill the entire way.
you can always bike in the shoulder lane of the DVP, that'd be twisty... sorta.
btw, anyone going for the DVP ride this year?
I've never been to it, how's it like?
cause I go riding with him. haha
yea it is true. GTA is kinda flat and boring.
cept for when you are biking up to downtown. its like uphill the entire way.
you can always bike in the shoulder lane of the DVP, that'd be twisty... sorta.
btw, anyone going for the DVP ride this year?
I've never been to it, how's it like?
if you get to the start by 6:30 or so this isn't a big deal. just try to hang with the doughnut-riding roadies.




