Toronto Fixed
Anyone get a new trainer for christmas and want to sell their old one?
Don't smoke, Mike.
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Notice the quotation marks. It's nowhere near a conventional 52 ... more like a 56.5.
There is no rule other than try to keep your position the same (as your road bike, which you don't have) but err on the side of slightly more upright (so your back doesn't explode two laps in). It's not a "I'm on my way out the door to go to work" conversation and unfortunately I'm on my way out the door to go to work.
There is no rule other than try to keep your position the same (as your road bike, which you don't have) but err on the side of slightly more upright (so your back doesn't explode two laps in). It's not a "I'm on my way out the door to go to work" conversation and unfortunately I'm on my way out the door to go to work.
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Bikes: '05 marinoni delta, '86/87 bianchi sport s(e)x, ? kona ?, raleigh '71, specialized crossroads
as someone who grew up not celebrating xmas, i can't express how glad i am that it's over with (for another year). i'm sure i seem like the biggest scrooge from november 1st til now, but geez it's so in-your-face. however, with a week of paid vacation this year, i guess i shouldn't complain too much. despite all that, i did acquire an ity-bity sewing machine, which i hope to be able to put to all kinds of crafty good use. especially since it's a cold, rainy day.
um...
/rant
ps. don't smoke mike!
um...
/rant
ps. don't smoke mike!
Dances With Cars
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Oooh snow!!!!
Rob... which model do you have at the store?
Rob... which model do you have at the store?
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Don't smoke, Mike.
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The Toronto-ist...puuuhlease.
Shaper...no Poprad it would seem in my future.. 52 and 55 cm being the spread, no sizing. Now checking out the other manus sizes, I saw one of the first production years Poprad's and I gotta say I love the old decals compared to the newer ones.
Shaper...no Poprad it would seem in my future.. 52 and 55 cm being the spread, no sizing. Now checking out the other manus sizes, I saw one of the first production years Poprad's and I gotta say I love the old decals compared to the newer ones.
Dances With Cars
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Bikes: TBL Onyx Pro(ss converted), Pake SS (starting to look kinda pimped)
waaaay huge... I always seems to end up with 55's and they are generally too long in the top. I always seems to be stretched out. If I'm going to get a new ride, Gorsh Darnit it's gonna fit!!!! I'm fairly sure I'm a decent fit to a 54, but wondering if due to the nature of Cross does one want a smaller frame to be able to toss it around a bit under you? I'm thinking tabletop airs off the berms at the golf course..jk'n 
Just planning ahead as to want I should be searching for, and in what general sizing range.
HEY... who had the silkscreening gear?

Just planning ahead as to want I should be searching for, and in what general sizing range.
HEY... who had the silkscreening gear?
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Don't smoke, Mike.
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Shot in the dark: I'm sitting here doing random Google searches on financial assistance post-surgery (basically, I'm looking to see if I can get any money from the government to help cover rent/expenses once the hospital sends me home but I'm still not able to go back to work). Anyone have any ideas on where to search or who to call up? So far I've just hit dead ends.
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Shot in the dark: I'm sitting here doing random Google searches on financial assistance post-surgery (basically, I'm looking to see if I can get any money from the government to help cover rent/expenses once the hospital sends me home but I'm still not able to go back to work). Anyone have any ideas on where to search or who to call up? So far I've just hit dead ends.
Don't smoke, Mike.
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*high five*
Dances With Cars
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Screen capture from the test video this morning
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Bikes: Urbanite Road Bike, Mielle Fixed Gear Conversion, Vintage Lejeune Track Bike
A few weeks?...We sent out a search party like 2 months ago.
I would like to try and get down to London on the 5th or 12th of January. Track 1 and 2 for those who need to do it and perhaps have a few of us (Wes and Dan particularly) do the Track evaluation for race night. They are doing a big race evening on the 19th which will have lots o racing including some Madisons. I would really like to get down there that day.

I would like to try and get down to London on the 5th or 12th of January. Track 1 and 2 for those who need to do it and perhaps have a few of us (Wes and Dan particularly) do the Track evaluation for race night. They are doing a big race evening on the 19th which will have lots o racing including some Madisons. I would really like to get down there that day.
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cab horn

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We have the digital hero and the helmet hero. Sr20 had the silkscreening gear. That vid res from the framecap looks massive from what teh specs said (520x something??) ???
So I says to Mable I says
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that looks great for a screen cap! let us know when you have some footage someplace. I'm very curious!
::3 o'clock roadblock::
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off topic....just saw the movie 'talk to me' with Don Cheadle...wicked movie. Historical movie about a radio DJ in DC.
word is bond.
word is bond.
Don't smoke, Mike.
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I just watched American Gangster ... which is actually quite good. Denzel has so much charisma you get drawn in even though he's a *******, Russell Crowe looks so horrible it's funny and for once tolerable ... and if I'm not mistaken, isn't that the RZA as one of the cops?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOSOYSLDuQE <-- trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOSOYSLDuQE <-- trailer
In Velo Veritas
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Bikes: Menonite black urbanite, probably enough spare parts to make anther one.
hey shop guys: does Bell have any tpye of helmet replacement policy like Giro does? I took a tumble last saturday night and hit my head on the ground, didn't think to check the helmet. when i get to work, one of the guys points out a large crack in the back of my helmet, right through the foam. it's actually just one of the "wings" on the back of a bell sweep. should i replace the helmet or what? (the helmet i just bought in october, ugh!).
cab horn

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Replace
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I just watched American Gangster ... which is actually quite good. Denzel has so much charisma you get drawn in even though he's a *******, Russell Crowe looks so horrible it's funny and for once tolerable ... and if I'm not mistaken, isn't that the RZA as one of the cops?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOSOYSLDuQE <-- trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOSOYSLDuQE <-- trailer
Don't smoke, Mike.
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hey shop guys: does Bell have any tpye of helmet replacement policy like Giro does? I took a tumble last saturday night and hit my head on the ground, didn't think to check the helmet. when i get to work, one of the guys points out a large crack in the back of my helmet, right through the foam. it's actually just one of the "wings" on the back of a bell sweep. should i replace the helmet or what? (the helmet i just bought in october, ugh!).
In Velo Veritas
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the helmet is red but i'll wear any colour. size is l/xl for my gigantic cranium.
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oh dang, that helmet cam is sweet!
Don't smoke, Mike.
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I'd like the record my daily commute from College/University down to Queen ... the rest is pretty boring but that km or so is generally entertaining. What do you plan on using it for mostly (commutes, trails, races, etc.)?




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