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thanks for all the cookbook recommendations, everyone. now i just have to figure out a reliable method for adapting kneading times to a mixer.
also, happy birthday rob!
also, happy birthday rob!
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A mixer? You're missing out on half the fun!
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Unless you have some fancy white (ie. not the slightly yellow or blue stuff I've always used) masking tape that is actually durable, I think I'll stick with my gaffer's tape plan.
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Jeremywhitehorn: how's that front rack treatin' you? I'm considering getting a front or rear rack. I love how a nice front rack looks, but I'm concerned with the whole steering/balance thing with weight up front like that.
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You missed out Wes! I was in there for about 2 1/2 hours and I saw about 4 other people. Trail conditions were pretty much perfect
Also, It appears I haven't been in there in a while. I found a trail called "Instant gratification" that splits off from catalyst and goes to the doobatorium (somehow without crossing the river?) I think the trail that leads from the doobatorium up towards the chemical plant/science centre is gone now 'cause it looks like they're building something there. I didn't spend too much time looking for it though as that one is pretty tough and I figured it would be a very long, cold wait for someone to find my broken body.
The bridge under the train tracks at the top of the river trail is a nice addition too!
Also, It appears I haven't been in there in a while. I found a trail called "Instant gratification" that splits off from catalyst and goes to the doobatorium (somehow without crossing the river?) I think the trail that leads from the doobatorium up towards the chemical plant/science centre is gone now 'cause it looks like they're building something there. I didn't spend too much time looking for it though as that one is pretty tough and I figured it would be a very long, cold wait for someone to find my broken body.
The bridge under the train tracks at the top of the river trail is a nice addition too!
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Wow, it is BRISK out there! I went all the way up to Lawrence Square, got a hair cut, then went to Yorkdale to get a stats book from Indigo (Note: people look at you funny when you wear a helmet in Yorkdale), then went to Cycle Solutions in the beaches to check out a crank, and finally, back home. It is really something else out there. Brad, had I read your post before heading out, I would have gladly joined you.
Question to all: how much would you pay for new Ultegra SL cranks which were swapped from a customers bike?
Question to all: how much would you pay for new Ultegra SL cranks which were swapped from a customers bike?
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i don't notice any handling issues with a rack as small as the one i have - it mounts from the fender hole to the canti studs so the weight tends to ride a little lower than your typical basket or what have you. nitto makes a similar rack for the rear, or also a rack that can adapt to either front or back. i think rivendell sells it. and yes, it looks a lot better than a big honking rear aluminum rack.
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i don't notice any handling issues with a rack as small as the one i have - it mounts from the fender hole to the canti studs so the weight tends to ride a little lower than your typical basket or what have you. nitto makes a similar rack for the rear, or also a rack that can adapt to either front or back. i think rivendell sells it. and yes, it looks a lot better than a big honking rear aluminum rack.
I assume you can still run fenders AND the rack, even though it uses the rack holes, right?
Brad: Yeah, I really want to get out for a mtb ride, actually. I definitely have to get out for one soon. Did you use your winter mtb shoes? Or flat pedals and regular boots?
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'appy Birthday Rob..
Not sure if I'll even go outside today, having ridden 75k back and forth on Friday in this darn wind I might take a rest day, though I've been wanting to do another quick jaunt down to Humber Bay Park again... hmm... that and I only just got up from a beautifully long slumber (still dressed, lights were all on and Good Eats seasons 1-10 were playing on shuffle - Alton Brown is great).
Not sure if I'll even go outside today, having ridden 75k back and forth on Friday in this darn wind I might take a rest day, though I've been wanting to do another quick jaunt down to Humber Bay Park again... hmm... that and I only just got up from a beautifully long slumber (still dressed, lights were all on and Good Eats seasons 1-10 were playing on shuffle - Alton Brown is great).
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Yeah, I'm thinking something smallish would be enough for me. I was looking at the Cetma stuff today.. very nice. https://www.cetmaracks.com/. Not sure whether I want something 6-pack or 12-pack sized.
I assume you can still run fenders AND the rack, even though it uses the rack holes, right?
I assume you can still run fenders AND the rack, even though it uses the rack holes, right?
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Happy b-day Robbo!
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Cervelo (wolf) fork, too. I love how those things look. Although I think I'd take an Alpha-Q first.
Jeremywhitehorn: how's that front rack treatin' you? I'm considering getting a front or rear rack. I love how a nice front rack looks, but I'm concerned with the whole steering/balance thing with weight up front like that.
Jeremywhitehorn: how's that front rack treatin' you? I'm considering getting a front or rear rack. I love how a nice front rack looks, but I'm concerned with the whole steering/balance thing with weight up front like that.
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I wore my Lake shoes with chemical toe warmers- which made them a tiny bit tight, but I guess the extra heat made up for it. I considered the platforms, but I don't have clips and straps big enough to get around my boots and I couldn't imagine mountain biking without being strapped in somehow. It was actually pretty warm in there once warmed up- I ended up opening up my jacket and switching to thinner gloves after 30mins or so.
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The wolf forks are silly. They have ridiculously thin steerer tubes and so have to have aluminum inserts glued-in instead of a regular star nut. If they aren't glued in properly they break. We spend so much time gluing those things. So annoying. All of that effort for a couple of grams.
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mosher? who?
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One of this year's resolutions. Do this semi-regularly: https://www.rivbike.com/article/bike_...ing_vs_touring
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Hey Does any Know what the least Urbane Will let one of there Urbanite Fixed frames go for, 300$ for frame/fork, Straight gauge seems a bit much to me considering IRO/Spicer and the up an coming 175$ kilo TT frameset, I know they gotta be letting them go for less, Any one got and ideas? thanks
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I doubt they'll lower the price. Roughly what size are you looking for?
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Hey Does any Know what the least Urbane Will let one of there Urbanite Fixed frames go for, 300$ for frame/fork, Straight gauge seems a bit much to me considering IRO/Spicer and the up an coming 175$ kilo TT frameset, I know they gotta be letting them go for less, Any one got and ideas? thanks
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I wish i wanted my KHS less than i did when i bought it, I just walked in and paid cash full price. Anyways like 2 months later i got hit by a car, And the dent in my frame is now growing, So i'm looking For a Replacement frame, I'm looking for a 50/52cm. So basically i am looking for a frame to transplant my KHS flite stuff to , And not have to worry about thats why i like sound of straight gauge tubing more dent resistant, but 300$ seems a bit much
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Man i wish i wanted my KHS less than i did when i bought it, I just walked in and paid cash full price. Anyways like 2 months later i got hit by a car, And the dent in my frame is now growing, So i'm looking For a Replacement frame, I'm looking for a 50/52cm. So basically i am looking for a frame to transplant my KHS flite stuff to , And not have to worry about thats why i like sound of straight gauge tubing more dent resistant, but 300$ seems a bit much
If you're interested I have an Apollo Cobra frame (1020 double butted, suntour dropouts, no cable-braze-ons) that's 51cm ctc. You can have it if you like. No headset or bottom bracket though.
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