Toronto Fixed
10-30-07 | 08:19 AM
Don't smoke, Mike.
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Toronto
Bikes: Devinci Tosca, IRO Rob Roy
I'm not normally one for nicknames, but I'll admit the first time I heard "The Tobra Snake" I lol'd (irl).
10-30-07 | 08:20 AM
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 646
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From: Toronto
Bikes: '08 Marinoni Pista, '05 specialized langster(RIP), '06 norco kokanee(RIP), '05 norco charger(RIP),'08 surly steamroller, surly big dummy coming soon!
i finally see what it means to buy fancy bike parts. foam padded boxes and free stickers.
10-30-07 | 08:32 AM
Not Superstitious
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 578
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From: Toronto
Bikes: IRO Mark V Pro, IRO Mark V, Rocky Mountain Fusion
I bro like Toby with a name like Toby lends himself well to nicknames... The Tobra Snake, The King Tobra, Toby Wan Kenobi... all perfectly fitting for the man himself.
10-30-07 | 08:32 AM
Raving looney
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Toronto, ON, Canada
Bikes: 70s Leader Precision w/Shimano 600 (road), IRO Rob Roy (Fixed)
Awesome pic B&T, love that pose Brad... so many captions, so little time 
I won't be out tomorrow, got Trick or Treating with the youngster and my family flew in from the UK so I'm all busied up. Have fun, be safe!
I won't be out tomorrow, got Trick or Treating with the youngster and my family flew in from the UK so I'm all busied up. Have fun, be safe!
10-30-07 | 09:29 AM
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,025
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From: Toronto
Bikes: Urbanite Road Bike, Mielle Fixed Gear Conversion, Vintage Lejeune Track Bike
10-30-07 | 09:41 AM
So I says to Mable I says
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 4,947
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From: Toronto
Bikes: '05 Urbanite Fixie, '06 Lemond Croix de Fer, '06 Jamis Dragon Pro, '07 IRO Bikeforums Track, '07 Planet-X Uncle John
Hey scotch drinkers, what's a good smokey tasting choice? I know one of you had a really tasty one when we last got together for drinks at Cam's place. Any recommendations? I'd like to pick up another bottle.
10-30-07 | 09:46 AM
In Velo Veritas
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Toronto
Bikes: Menonite black urbanite, probably enough spare parts to make anther one.
Laphroag is probably a safe bet.
10-30-07 | 09:50 AM
Don't smoke, Mike.
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 3,295
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From: Toronto
Bikes: Devinci Tosca, IRO Rob Roy
Top Gear reviews the world's smallest production car: https://youtube.com/watch?v=HYtro7PnBA8
10-30-07 | 11:20 AM
So I says to Mable I says
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Toronto
Bikes: '05 Urbanite Fixie, '06 Lemond Croix de Fer, '06 Jamis Dragon Pro, '07 IRO Bikeforums Track, '07 Planet-X Uncle John
heh.. I was just messing around on my bike for a couple minutes at lunch waiting to meeting The Missus and did my first backwards circle (1.5x around). I hadn't tried to do one in like 6 months and I did it on the first try. Couldn't repeat it though, but she showed up shortly after I did it.
10-30-07 | 11:31 AM
Shiftless bum
Joined: Apr 2004
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From: Ottawa, Ontario
Bikes: Apollo fixed winter bike, Gazelle Cross, Baboe Cargo bike, Linskey Rouleur Road, Bridgestone Picnica, Tern C7, 2nd gen Strida
The smokey (peaty) flavour is characteristic of the Islay malts like Laphroig (one of my favourite all-rounders) or Lagavulin. The Summerhill store has tastings (they've got a little bar in the back) so you can try a couple to find one that you really like. There's not a lot of Islay malts (that are affordable for me) so it may be worth it. Theres a Bruichladdich that's being discontinued (two bottles left at Summerhill) that I've been thinking of getting. Or you could get it and feed it to us!
10-30-07 | 11:31 AM
Jonnys ilegitimate Father
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: toronto
Bikes: too many too list
10-30-07 | 02:28 PM
Dances With Cars
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 10,527
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From: Toronto, Canada
Bikes: TBL Onyx Pro(ss converted), Pake SS (starting to look kinda pimped)
anyone know anythings about these?
Italian spec D2 Alums
Italian spec D2 Alums
10-30-07 | 02:31 PM
In Velo Veritas
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Toronto
Bikes: Menonite black urbanite, probably enough spare parts to make anther one.
looks like the pista concept...
10-30-07 | 02:38 PM
Dances With Cars
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From: Toronto, Canada
Bikes: TBL Onyx Pro(ss converted), Pake SS (starting to look kinda pimped)
I believe the concept is no more.
10-30-07 | 02:46 PM
Balls
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Toronto
yeah the d2 replaces the concept
although they aparently will still be selling the concept as a frame+fork, but who knows
although they aparently will still be selling the concept as a frame+fork, but who knows
10-30-07 | 02:50 PM
So I says to Mable I says
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From: Toronto
Bikes: '05 Urbanite Fixie, '06 Lemond Croix de Fer, '06 Jamis Dragon Pro, '07 IRO Bikeforums Track, '07 Planet-X Uncle John
hopefully that means the resale of the concepts will drop.. I've always liked those. Especially the matte black ones from a few years ago, although the white is pretty hot as well.
10-30-07 | 02:52 PM
Dances With Cars
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From: Toronto, Canada
Bikes: TBL Onyx Pro(ss converted), Pake SS (starting to look kinda pimped)
AS pictured.. that one is 1850 shipped from Italy to Guelph. (Canadian Bianchi rep is there)
I HAD to ask him because the North American one is uuuuuugggly!!!!
I HAD to ask him because the North American one is uuuuuugggly!!!!
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10-30-07 | 04:00 PM
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 646
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From: Toronto
Bikes: '08 Marinoni Pista, '05 specialized langster(RIP), '06 norco kokanee(RIP), '05 norco charger(RIP),'08 surly steamroller, surly big dummy coming soon!
10-30-07 | 04:46 PM
Jonnys ilegitimate Father
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From: toronto
Bikes: too many too list
10-30-07 | 05:00 PM
Dances With Cars
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From: Toronto, Canada
Bikes: TBL Onyx Pro(ss converted), Pake SS (starting to look kinda pimped)
I am somewhat put off by the integration... and the tubulars .. IF BIG IF this came off ....this would be the velodrome ride. I've been quoted 1400 for the ARgon18 Electron..hmm also integrated. Any non-integrated suggestions? I know that being able to tear out the HS is more preferable. What's the logic for integrating anyway?
10-30-07 | 05:19 PM
Jonnys ilegitimate Father
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I am somewhat put off by the integration... and the tubulars .. IF BIG IF this came off ....this would be the velodrome ride. I've been quoted 1400 for the ARgon18 Electron..hmm also integrated. Any non-integrated suggestions? I know that being able to tear out the HS is more preferable. What's the logic for integrating anyway?
The only arguable reason for integrated H.S. is looks. In every other category integrated sucks. See Chris King's site for a better explanation...he knows a thing or 2 about headset design.
10-30-07 | 05:33 PM
Dances With Cars
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From: Toronto, Canada
Bikes: TBL Onyx Pro(ss converted), Pake SS (starting to look kinda pimped)
from the rep :
The bike will come to you with some minor assembly, but I cannot specify how ride-ready the bike would be (the bike has tubeless tires that probably need assembly).
Tubeless tires... sounds like tubulars to me or tubeless clinchers?
The whole idea of integrated HS sounds crazy .. locking the steering mechanism to the frame.
Like making a car with the wheels welded to the frame.
The bike will come to you with some minor assembly, but I cannot specify how ride-ready the bike would be (the bike has tubeless tires that probably need assembly).
Tubeless tires... sounds like tubulars to me or tubeless clinchers?
The whole idea of integrated HS sounds crazy .. locking the steering mechanism to the frame.
Like making a car with the wheels welded to the frame.
10-30-07 | 05:49 PM
So I says to Mable I says
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From: Toronto
Bikes: '05 Urbanite Fixie, '06 Lemond Croix de Fer, '06 Jamis Dragon Pro, '07 IRO Bikeforums Track, '07 Planet-X Uncle John
The only 'road' tubeless wheels right now to my knowledge are the Shimano dura-ace wheels, so if he says 'tubeless' I assume he means tubular.
10-30-07 | 05:52 PM
So I says to Mable I says
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From: Toronto
Bikes: '05 Urbanite Fixie, '06 Lemond Croix de Fer, '06 Jamis Dragon Pro, '07 IRO Bikeforums Track, '07 Planet-X Uncle John
So, The Band got offered a show on Friday night. 9:40 @ The Silver Dollar. $5 cover. If any of y'alls are interested in coming out and seeing us suck it up during our first public performance in ~1 year. 
I'm not sure if I already mentioned this, but we're also playing another show next Thursday (Nov 8) at Lee's Palace. Not sure about the exact details with that one except that we're playing at 10:15.
That is all.
I'm not sure if I already mentioned this, but we're also playing another show next Thursday (Nov 8) at Lee's Palace. Not sure about the exact details with that one except that we're playing at 10:15.
That is all.
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10-30-07 | 05:56 PM
cab horn
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Toronto
Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione