Toronto Fixed
11-12-07 | 07:55 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 don't remember seeing any pixies when i was on the road. i guess that was just me.
11-12-07 | 08:44 AM
Grad Student for Hire
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 361
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From: Toronto
Bikes: 2006 Lemond Tourmalet; 198(?) Gardin mid-fixie conversion
11-12-07 | 08:53 AM
Grad Student for Hire
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 361
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From: Toronto
Bikes: 2006 Lemond Tourmalet; 198(?) Gardin mid-fixie conversion
Toronto CL is getting dumber every day..
First, there's the $400 80's road bike that's too small for the owner, without a size in the ad. Oh yeah.. "Columbio" frame, and a backup for a famous anonymous Canadian Cyclist.
However, that doesn't compare to the ALIMINUM CARBO ***** BAR.. truly the nightmare of every violated cyclist on a diet that values "bling" over function.
First, there's the $400 80's road bike that's too small for the owner, without a size in the ad. Oh yeah.. "Columbio" frame, and a backup for a famous anonymous Canadian Cyclist.
However, that doesn't compare to the ALIMINUM CARBO ***** BAR.. truly the nightmare of every violated cyclist on a diet that values "bling" over function.
11-12-07 | 09:19 AM
Don't smoke, Mike.
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 3,295
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From: Toronto
Bikes: Devinci Tosca, IRO Rob Roy
1. Now that Sympatico's admitted to throttling bittorrent traffic, I'm on the hunt for a new dsl provider. Teksavvy look like the best option currently, but anyone know another company I should deal with?
2. I was browsing through Dave Chappelle clips on YouTube last night and came across some Def Poetry Jam segment. TWO HOURS LATER I had gone through almost every clip on the whole site. Who knew, apparently I really like poetry ... whatever genre of it that I saw was, at least.
3. ****ty bmx freewheels can create a knocking sound not unlike bottom bracket play or loose crank arms.
2. I was browsing through Dave Chappelle clips on YouTube last night and came across some Def Poetry Jam segment. TWO HOURS LATER I had gone through almost every clip on the whole site. Who knew, apparently I really like poetry ... whatever genre of it that I saw was, at least.
3. ****ty bmx freewheels can create a knocking sound not unlike bottom bracket play or loose crank arms.
11-12-07 | 09:21 AM
Call me The Breeze
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 3,702
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From: Cooper Ontario
Bikes: 2004 Litespeed Siena, 1996 Litespeed Obed, 1992 Miele (unknown model), 1982 Meile Uno LS.
Sympatico is hampering torrents? I haven't had any trouble...
11-12-07 | 09:24 AM
Don't smoke, Mike.
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 3,295
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From: Toronto
Bikes: Devinci Tosca, IRO Rob Roy
11-12-07 | 09:44 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
I love how they constantly poopoo cable internet as being 'shared' and then admit to throttling p2p apps so that heavy users don't affect casual user's internet connections... oh, marketing.
11-12-07 | 09:46 AM
Raving looney
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 2,482
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From: Toronto, ON, Canada
Bikes: 70s Leader Precision w/Shimano 600 (road), IRO Rob Roy (Fixed)
I've heard Beanfield (https://www.beanfield.net) is decent, but I'm personally on Rogers and have no issues.
11-12-07 | 09:57 AM
::3 o'clock roadblock::
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,563
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From: reppin tha 416
Bikes: IRO jaimie roy
yo...just had to share this dopeness as someone shared it with me...check that bass solo while dancing and singing!! what! bring it!
11-12-07 | 09:58 AM
Call me The Breeze
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Cooper Ontario
Bikes: 2004 Litespeed Siena, 1996 Litespeed Obed, 1992 Miele (unknown model), 1982 Meile Uno LS.
I did get an email forwarded from sympatico once saying I should "cease and desist" sharing episodes of "quantum leap" but haven't had any trouble since.
11-12-07 | 10:05 AM
Yup
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 3,083
Likes: 6
From: where the sunbeams end and the starlight begins
Bikes: Kona Unit, planet X cx bike, khs fixed gear
https://toronto.craigslist.ca/bik/476100562.html
Yet another FG on Craigslist... is this the summer-trendsters now all getting rid of their toys?
Re: the Colnago... not sure I like it, chainring looks ****ing colossal on that thing too... 56T? The whole tone of that letter seems uppity/holier than thou, screw that noise.
Edit: bleh I feel a hippocrit in the largest sense now that I think about it... not even a hint of my own FG here and I'm still criticising.. I think it's fair to say that this day can firmly go **** itself... Though I did my stand to attention for Nov. 11th, I didn't don my uniform.
Yet another FG on Craigslist... is this the summer-trendsters now all getting rid of their toys?
Re: the Colnago... not sure I like it, chainring looks ****ing colossal on that thing too... 56T? The whole tone of that letter seems uppity/holier than thou, screw that noise.
Edit: bleh I feel a hippocrit in the largest sense now that I think about it... not even a hint of my own FG here and I'm still criticising.. I think it's fair to say that this day can firmly go **** itself... Though I did my stand to attention for Nov. 11th, I didn't don my uniform.
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11-12-07 | 10:07 AM
Yup
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 3,083
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From: where the sunbeams end and the starlight begins
Bikes: Kona Unit, planet X cx bike, khs fixed gear
Ah, I have everything set up to run overnight so I guess I'm out of the "peak" hours. I use encrypted utorrent if that matters.
I did get an email forwarded from sympatico once saying I should "cease and desist" sharing episodes of "quantum leap" but haven't had any trouble since.
I did get an email forwarded from sympatico once saying I should "cease and desist" sharing episodes of "quantum leap" but haven't had any trouble since.
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When sadness fills my days
It's time to turn away
And then tomorrow's dreams
Become reality to me
When sadness fills my days
It's time to turn away
And then tomorrow's dreams
Become reality to me
11-12-07 | 10:26 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
yo...just had to share this dopeness as someone shared it with me...check that bass solo while dancing and singing!! what! bring it!
SO ILL!!! POW!
11-12-07 | 10:32 AM
Jonnys ilegitimate Father
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: toronto
Bikes: too many too list
By the way...that cease and desist message was from "Ziggy"...he is watching out for his royalties.
11-12-07 | 10:33 AM
Jonnys ilegitimate Father
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From: toronto
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11-12-07 | 11:04 AM
Call me The Breeze
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Cooper Ontario
Bikes: 2004 Litespeed Siena, 1996 Litespeed Obed, 1992 Miele (unknown model), 1982 Meile Uno LS.
11-12-07 | 11:09 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
"On November 12th, 2007 stephane marcotte says:
Ted Ingram (cycle-solutions) is catching air on page 3 of the Metro newspaper. "
Ted Ingram (cycle-solutions) is catching air on page 3 of the Metro newspaper. "
11-12-07 | 11:21 AM
Raving looney
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 2,482
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From: Toronto, ON, Canada
Bikes: 70s Leader Precision w/Shimano 600 (road), IRO Rob Roy (Fixed)
11-12-07 | 11:32 AM
Jonnys ilegitimate Father
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From: toronto
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11-12-07 | 11:36 AM
Not Superstitious
Joined: May 2007
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From: Toronto
Bikes: IRO Mark V Pro, IRO Mark V, Rocky Mountain Fusion
From today's FGG. I think this looks familiar to everyone. Got to love the literature on the source"
"Jan and 'High Park' have been in business in Toronto for over 35 years and are one of the most successful and celebrated independent bicycle stores in the country".
Uh, yeah...
"Jan and 'High Park' have been in business in Toronto for over 35 years and are one of the most successful and celebrated independent bicycle stores in the country".
Uh, yeah...
11-12-07 | 12:45 PM
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From: Toronto
Bikes: Urbanite Road Bike, Mielle Fixed Gear Conversion, Vintage Lejeune Track Bike
Well I got a response back. It's pretty funny. I'm not sure if I should post it because there are very few non curse words in it. I'm tempted to respond line by line, but seriously I can't be bothered. I'm feeling much less confrontational now and I really don't want to get caught in some pointless pissing contest. But yeah. Here's the funniest part at least:
"... if i have to explain why everything is the way it is for you.. you don't get it."
Yeah ok buddy it's me that doesn't get it.
"... if i have to explain why everything is the way it is for you.. you don't get it."
Yeah ok buddy it's me that doesn't get it.
11-12-07 | 12:49 PM
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https://www.boingboing.net/2005/10/25...-encourag.html
11-12-07 | 12:54 PM
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11-12-07 | 12:56 PM
Call me The Breeze
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Cooper Ontario
Bikes: 2004 Litespeed Siena, 1996 Litespeed Obed, 1992 Miele (unknown model), 1982 Meile Uno LS.
post it!
11-12-07 | 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by BikeSnobNYC
The gear ratio might look big to you, but as an orangutan I have a tremendous strength-to-weight ratio....