Sounds like $5 + Tax... ? Or is that $15 seperate of that?

USPS is the only way to receive stuff. UPS/Fedex will result in ana secks. I'm surprised no one has jumped on that Bianchi frame, $175 but it does look like there's some rust everywhere

I'm finally fixed! The ENO went into my Giant frame with a perfect chainline. I'm a little sketched out by the inability to coast when I would normaly; i.e.: adjusting my chrome bag. Also, I have to get used to positioning my left crank such that I can push off from a stop, but this is fun!

P.S.: riding fixed immediately made me realize how bad/unaware/inconsiderate most people are on the road.
P.S.S.: Hi Wes! Hope you don't get too much of teh secks from UPS!

Engage front brake, rotate crank, clip in - win! I usually don't even bother doing that, instead just roll forward and clip in on the roll.

I usually just sort of lift my left foot up (which is attached to my pedal)... that lifts the whole bike up a bit and the crank rotates around and I just drop it when it's hot... err.. in position.

edit: ups is closed on the weekends, I guess I should have predicted that, huh?

Hey anybody knows where to get a tool to remove the dust cap on MKS pedals (GR-9: 2 small holes diametrically opposed)? They could use a overhaul. I guess urbane or curbside (who carry MKS pedals) have it...

True. And for reference, the viewable area on this screen is 7'x5'. The 150" is 11'x7'. :o

I may go out in June when it comes in. :D

Amen. The two most enlightening moments in cycling for me were riding fixed the first time and riding track the first time. Both such humbling and sobering moments. And I'm hoping that like learning fixed once you get used to the technical bits, you just zen out and feel your way forward.

Happy Saturday everyone! Anyone rolling today? I've got a appt's at 11 and 1 but am around after.

I'm gonna be heading out to the Beaches Cycle Solutions at some point.

I'm not familiar with that pedal, but I'd guess a pin spanner might fit if it's threaded.. or just pry it out gently if it's a press fit.

Dura ace track hubs - 28h, does Shimano say they are good to go for radial lacing? Shimano lists several hubs that are compatible with radial but they don't mention any track stuff.

bent paper clip? :)

Not for me today, just came home from spinning class at the gym. Discovered I'm a masher through and through.

Note to self: when slowing down on bike at gym, skipping is not advisable.

My trainer workout this morning started with a 30' warmup.. zone2 heart rate.. 100+ rpm. That's harder than it sounds. Mostly because you have to go into a pretty easy gear to stay in zone2, and spinning 100+rpm in an easy gear == deadspot city. :P I guess that was the point.

If I recall correctly, Shimano will not cover any issues under warranty if their Dura Ace hubs are radially laced. There must be a thread on that in the main forum but I think the search is still down.

The shimano docs says that these are covered for radial, but no others:

HB-7800 / HB-6500-A
HB-5501-A
HB-7700 (24,18,16,12)
HB-6500 (18)

I've omitted the MTB hubs. But i'm not sure if they have an updated document that includes newer models or lwkjfa;d blah.

Searching shimano for stuff is like needle in a haystack. I might just say F it and pick up one of these that are desinged for radial.

http://www.totalcycling.com/images/l...146_175142.jpg

Very expensive though, but very good.

I really wonder about radial on the streets of Toronto, you don't think they might be too delicate? I am pretty big though, so I know I could never get away with it but then again, I am riding 28h Miches and haven't had a problem......yet.

Rob you were talking 16/20 f/b right?
You weigh like 130-140 soaking wet?

I've got that funky radial on the non-drive side of my rear wheel, I'll be getting it relaced to 2 or 3x. I've got a couple spokes that insist on coming loose. I like the clean look of the radial but man the roads around here.

I would recommend going to see Malcolm at Biseagal and getting him to drill a little hole in your dustcaps. Then you can periodically grease inject them with a grease gun (a bit more often this time of year because of all the muck). Then you'll basically never have to repack them. It saves you a lot of time/effort/trouble. He did that for me and it was totally worthwhile.

Missed CM, didn't get going out of the east end until 6:20, so no hope of making it. No riding for me today I don't think, pretty sure my BB is on it's very last legs based on last nights ride with trailer... Need to take it into the shop next week I guess :( That and the fact that I'm pretty tired since Thursday I think I'll take the day to chill, tidy up and bake a cake with my little one.

Doing the hill sprints (on foot) on Thursday felt fine at the time, but it's caught up to me now I guess - especially after hauling the trailer cross-town into the wind again :p The first run I did was up Colborne Lodge Rd from Queensway level, I got a hefty heaving stitch when I did Spring Rd though, that one was much harder :p

Assuming the planets align, anyone want to see MASH SF and the Bootleg Sessions next week? I've also got the Lucas Brunelle stuff somewhere.
I was thinking Thursday night apres work - my place isn't huge but I could probably fit upto 8 and have shelter for bikes.

About the MKS dust caps... I they're threaded, with four little holes (too small for a pin spanner).

I'll try the paper clip :) The little hole might be nice, but it would gives no access to the crank-side bearings I'd guess...

I'm not sure about the internals of the MKS pedals, but that's how I grease my various Crank Bros and Speedplay pedals. Just jam the tip of the grease injector into the end of the spindle (using the appropriate manufactured supplied adaptor dingaling), and just keep squeezing grease in there. You'll see the old nasty stuff start to squeeze out of the crank side of the spindle through the seal. Once you see clean grease coming out, you're done.

Speaking of which, I bought two tubes of Phil grease at MEC this week and the end is too small to thread into my grease injector. d'oh!

on my way out to run some errands and grab a coffee. if anyone wants to meet up, give me a ringadingding.

I have had this prob several times in the past. The best method I have found (short of the proper tool) is to clamp 2 awls in a vise in the correct alignment for the cap....use the whole pedal to spin it out. My Time ATAC's have a similar arrangement and this method always works.

Oh this is for the 14h front. I think I should be ok (120lbs). The 12/14/16h shamals did win the TdF after all. Indurain TT'ed on them as well. Gewiss team was climbing on them too.

Sounds like they will be a wicked set of wheels, what are they going on?

Indurain is 6'2" and was close to 180lbs for all of his TdF wins, I am sure you will be fine on them ;)

So I do have a chance (6'4", 190lbs)? Was he old too?

Rennick and I a great meet with Sean from the Bicycle Film Festival (Toronto). They've got some good ideas and are looking to really do it up this year - provided all of the required sponsorships, etc... fall into place. But we're going to try and help with that as well. That said, don't be surprised if you get a PM begging to tap into your expertise/networks. :D

If you can do 6W+/kg for around an hour you're ready for the pro tour.