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02-08-08 | 05:59 PM

#35651

cavit8

Shiftless bum

Joined: Apr 2004

Posts: 2,693

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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

I took a look on the off chance some of those bikes may be floating around. No luck, but did come across this 62 cm cyclops in Van https://tinyurl.com/yu6dg9

02-08-08 | 06:08 PM

#35652

nerdsgirth

Don't smoke Mike

Joined: Apr 2007

Posts: 651

Likes: 0

From: Toronto

Bikes: monster island fixie, Fisher sugar, sexine conversion, OLMO Superlight

^^^ I was telling Keith about this one. I am surprised no one has snapped it up.

02-08-08 | 06:30 PM

#35653

operator

cab horn

Joined: Jun 2004

Posts: 28,353

Likes: 31

From: Toronto

Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione

62cm is a popular size

02-08-08 | 08:09 PM

#35654

cavit8

Shiftless bum

Joined: Apr 2004

Posts: 2,693

Likes: 1

From: Ottawa, Ontario

Bikes: Apollo fixed winter bike, Gazelle Cross, Baboe Cargo bike, Linskey Rouleur Road, Bridgestone Picnica, Tern C7, 2nd gen Strida

Or the guy won't ship.

02-08-08 | 10:08 PM

#35655

jet sanchEz

Senior Member

Joined: Apr 2005

Posts: 8,193

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Wow, the complete bike for $250? That is a steal compared to the $600 Mieles and $400 suicide fixed-gear conversions that have been inundating the Toronto CL lately....

02-08-08 | 10:16 PM

#35656

operator

cab horn

Joined: Jun 2004

Posts: 28,353

Likes: 31

From: Toronto

Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione

Quote:

Originally Posted by jet sanchEz

Wow, the complete bike for $250? That is a steal compared to the $600 Mieles and $400 suicide fixed-gear conversions that have been inundating the Toronto CL lately....

Yeah that's a really ****ing good deal. I don't remember howhe got it but Shiznaz used to have a cyclops track frame.

02-09-08 | 12:00 AM

#35657

jeremywhitehorn

In Velo Veritas

Joined: Jan 2006

Posts: 3,013

Likes: 0

From: Toronto

Bikes: Menonite black urbanite, probably enough spare parts to make anther one.

that cyclops is an amazing deal, my size too. damn i wish i had the money and didn't have another road bike project on the go.

02-09-08 | 12:13 AM

#35658

jet sanchEz

Senior Member

Joined: Apr 2005

Posts: 8,193

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He got back to me and the Cyclops in Vancity is sold....

02-09-08 | 12:36 AM

#35659

sweep242

Spy Member

Joined: Apr 2005

Posts: 1,172

Likes: 0

From: Mississauga,On,Can.

Bikes: I have 2 of them,1 with fat tires & 1 with skinny tires & A Ninja 650

Quote:

Originally Posted by operator

Yeah that's a really ****ing good deal. I don't remember howhe got it but Shiznaz used to have a cyclops track frame.

I remember him telling the story at one of the bike show's about driving all the way out to Welland,On. To pick it up. I think it was shortly after Canadian cyclist was introduced on the thread.

02-09-08 | 08:58 AM

#35660

somnambulant

So I says to Mable I says

Joined: Jul 2005

Posts: 4,947

Likes: 0

From: Toronto

Bikes: '05 Urbanite Fixie, '06 Lemond Croix de Fer, '06 Jamis Dragon Pro, '07 IRO Bikeforums Track, '07 Planet-X Uncle John

Quote:

Originally Posted by I_bRAD

Hey, I thought you were thinking of selling your road bike?

I am.. nothing stopping me from using my cx bike with slicks on it.

02-09-08 | 09:25 AM

#35661

operator

cab horn

Joined: Jun 2004

Posts: 28,353

Likes: 31

From: Toronto

Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione

All hail, our new nazi super-moderators. Good job, you'll shut down this bikeforums with your bull**** in no time.

02-09-08 | 09:36 AM

#35662

pyze-guy

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by operator

All hail, our new nazi super-moderators. Good job, you'll shut down this bikeforums with your bull**** in no time.

They get mad at you?

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02-09-08 | 11:26 AM

#35663

LordFoo

Grad Student for Hire

Joined: May 2005

Posts: 361

Likes: 0

From: Toronto

Bikes: 2006 Lemond Tourmalet; 198(?) Gardin mid-fixie conversion

Quote:

Originally Posted by operator

All hail, our new nazi super-moderators. Good job, you'll shut down this bikeforums with your bull**** in no time.

I think bikeforums is doing a good enough job of that on its own:

Search for posts by: operator
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PS - what'd you write that got mod-deleted/angered?

Quote:

Originally Posted by bikeforums error log

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message

description The server encountered an internal error () that prevented it from fulfilling this request.

exception

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org.springframework.web.servlet.FrameworkServlet.processRequest(FrameworkServlet.java:488)
org.springframework.web.servlet.FrameworkServlet.doPost(FrameworkServlet.java:441)
javax.servlet.http.HttpServlet.service(HttpServlet.java:710)
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root cause

java.lang.RuntimeException: field "posttime" does not appear to be indexed
org.apache.lucene.search.FieldCacheImpl$11.createValue(FieldCacheImpl.java:465)
org.apache.lucene.search.FieldCacheImpl.get(FieldCacheImpl.java:72)
org.apache.lucene.search.FieldCacheImpl.getAuto(FieldCacheImpl.java:424)
org.apache.lucene.search.FieldSortedHitQueue.comparatorAuto(FieldSortedHitQueue.java:338)
org.apache.lucene.search.FieldSortedHitQueue$1.createValue(FieldSortedHitQueue.java:172)
org.apache.lucene.search.FieldCacheImpl.get(FieldCacheImpl.java:72)
org.apache.lucene.search.FieldSortedHitQueue.getCachedComparator(FieldSortedHitQueue.java:155)
org.apache.lucene.search.FieldSortedHitQueue.<init>(FieldSortedHitQueue.java:56)
org.apache.lucene.search.TopFieldDocCollector.<init>(TopFieldDocCollector.java:41)
org.apache.lucene.search.IndexSearcher.search(IndexSearcher.java:122)
org.apache.lucene.search.Hits.getMoreDocs(Hits.java:74)
org.apache.lucene.search.Hits.<init>(Hits.java:61)
org.apache.lucene.search.Searcher.search(Searcher.java:55)
com.internetbrands.ibsearch.service.LuceneIndexService.search(LuceneIndexService.java:662)
com.internetbrands.ibsearch.data.vBulletinSearch.search(vBulletinSearch.java:467)
com.internetbrands.ibsearch.web.EmbeddedSearchController.onSubmit(EmbeddedSearchController.java:59)
org.springframework.web.servlet.mvc.SimpleFormController.onSubmit(SimpleFormController.java:381)
org.springframework.web.servlet.mvc.SimpleFormController.processFormSubmission(SimpleFormController. java:267)
org.springframework.web.servlet.mvc.AbstractFormController.handleRequestInternal(AbstractFormControl ler.java:265)
org.springframework.web.servlet.mvc.AbstractController.handleRequest(AbstractController.java:153)
org.springframework.web.servlet.mvc.SimpleControllerHandlerAdapter.handle(SimpleControllerHandlerAda pter.java:48)
org.springframework.web.servlet.DispatcherServlet.doDispatch(DispatcherServlet.java:874)
org.springframework.web.servlet.DispatcherServlet.doService(DispatcherServlet.java:808)
org.springframework.web.servlet.FrameworkServlet.processRequest(FrameworkServlet.java:476)
org.springframework.web.servlet.FrameworkServlet.doPost(FrameworkServlet.java:441)
javax.servlet.http.HttpServlet.service(HttpServlet.java:710)
javax.servlet.http.HttpServlet.service(HttpServlet.java:803)

note The full stack trace of the root cause is available in the Apache Tomcat/6.0.14 logs.

02-09-08 | 11:41 AM

#35664

Danhalen

Senior Member

Joined: Sep 2006

Posts: 1,025

Likes: 0

From: Toronto

Bikes: Urbanite Road Bike, Mielle Fixed Gear Conversion, Vintage Lejeune Track Bike

Quote:

Originally Posted by nerdsgirth

Cyclops - pre getting cleaned up. Still not sure if I am going to get it painted... prob not. I guess it depends on the components I find. Thoughts? https://www.flickr.com/photos/8307403...7603875351187/

Looks great man! Don't get it painted, it looks great. If you do get it painted, please please get decals, otherwise who cares that it's a Cyclops! Wear the badges proudly (notwithstanding what Rob probably has to say about this)!

I'm with Jet about dark stuff on white bikes. If it was my bike this is what I would do. I would track down an old C Record Group and lace the hubs to some Open Pro CD's (the dark grey anodized ones). Get a Nitto Bar and stem (they make some super nice old school looking bars that have a fairly flat top which works great with brake hoods and their Pearl Quill stems have an amazing finish). Black saddle and either white bar tape (not white cork, old bike ribbon or Fizik tape, those ones actually stay white) or black bar tape with white finishing tape. Veloflex tires. (This is what I did on my Guerciotti and I'm sooooo happy with the way it rides/looks. Although I'm still looking for C Record Cranks [need longer cranks anyway] shifters and rear derailler).

I'm totally into the mid to late 80's road bike look, although I also like Jet's interpretation with the newer wheel set and shifters too! Oh and screw 8 speed indexed shifting if you go Campy. Just go with Friction, the indexing on Campy 8-speed sucks and never works totally right. I love my friction shifters now that I got the hang of 'em. Lower maintenance too.

Last edited by Danhalen; 02-09-08 at 11:51 AM.

02-09-08 | 03:20 PM

#35665

jet sanchEz

Senior Member

Joined: Apr 2005

Posts: 8,193

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Welp, I feel like I've lost a friend...I just sold the Marinoni. I didn't have it for very long but it rode nicely and I got a lot of compliments on it, I am pouring out a 40oz for her right now....may her new owner always find that pothole-free road and the well-lit lockup...cheers.

02-09-08 | 03:44 PM

#35666

TRaffic Jammer

Dances With Cars

Joined: Jan 2006

Posts: 10,527

Likes: 0

From: Toronto, Canada

Bikes: TBL Onyx Pro(ss converted), Pake SS (starting to look kinda pimped)

WOrd to not painting the Cyclops, looks great as is. Don't worry Jet, there's other bikes and rides for you.

I'm jelous of you cats with the stable of bikes. mm friction Campy period correct and you'll be a happy camper. Maybe a NOS Mavic Starfish crank for bling.

02-09-08 | 04:19 PM

#35667

operator

cab horn

Joined: Jun 2004

Posts: 28,353

Likes: 31

From: Toronto

Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione

Quote:

Originally Posted by cavit8

Meloche Monnex is the company I use too. I just told them I graduated from University (I hadn't at the time) and I don't think they even checked. You can also ask your parents to put you on their policy as a co-insured, explicitly. I'm not sure if it works for family members, but it will give you an explicit insurance record. My ex was on my policy as a co-insured, even though she didn't need to be. Then when she got her own car insurance she had a track record of insurance.

Yeah, the problem with co-insured is that if you **** up, both parties rates go through the roof.

02-09-08 | 06:46 PM

#35668

cavit8

Shiftless bum

Joined: Apr 2004

Posts: 2,693

Likes: 1

From: Ottawa, Ontario

Bikes: Apollo fixed winter bike, Gazelle Cross, Baboe Cargo bike, Linskey Rouleur Road, Bridgestone Picnica, Tern C7, 2nd gen Strida

So just do it long enough to get a history and make sure your parental units are driving street legal cars.

02-09-08 | 06:56 PM

#35669

Danhalen

Senior Member

Joined: Sep 2006

Posts: 1,025

Likes: 0

From: Toronto

Bikes: Urbanite Road Bike, Mielle Fixed Gear Conversion, Vintage Lejeune Track Bike

All this talk of Meloche Monnex brings back memories of doing one of their 3 daily orders with Critical Path. It was a really easy run. 2200ish Yonge, up to 20 Eglington W and back. The only catch was that I had to take whatever internal mail they had going in between their two offices, as well as everything going to the post office. Sometimes that was a LOT of stuff. Heavy and awkward, but only for like one block. 15 minutes tops (if I had to wait in line at the post office) and a nice paying call. One day I did all 3 dailies. I was apparently only the second in my dispatcher's history to do that. Good times.

02-09-08 | 08:22 PM

#35670

zippered

Spazzy Member

Joined: Sep 2006

Posts: 881

Likes: 0

From: t.dot

Bikes: '05 marinoni delta, '86/87 bianchi sport s(e)x, ? kona ?, raleigh '71, specialized crossroads

i just got my hands on this jersey sized medium new with tags... pm me if you want it!

02-09-08 | 09:36 PM

#35671

operator

cab horn

Joined: Jun 2004

Posts: 28,353

Likes: 31

From: Toronto

Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione

Quote:

Originally Posted by zippered

i just got my hands on this jersey sized medium new with tags... pm me if you want it!

This jersey is really distracting on my computer screen.

02-09-08 | 11:07 PM

#35672

jit5

Banned.

Joined: Jan 2007

Posts: 237

Likes: 0

Quote:

Originally Posted by somnambulant

I'm also planning on checking out the Learn-To-Race Monday night crits out at Centennial park, which is organized by the Midweek Club. Apparently the Monday/Tuesday evening crits are a lot of fun. Nice to spin out there after work and hang out and do a little racing!

Can't wait to see you on Tuesdays and they are not at Centennial Park. The Tahoe/Buckhorn circuit is at Dixie and Eglinton. Planning on the Tuesday night early scratch race or coming to play in the main event? Big difference.

02-09-08 | 11:41 PM

#35673

somnambulant

So I says to Mable I says

Joined: Jul 2005

Posts: 4,947

Likes: 0

From: Toronto

Bikes: '05 Urbanite Fixie, '06 Lemond Croix de Fer, '06 Jamis Dragon Pro, '07 IRO Bikeforums Track, '07 Planet-X Uncle John

Quote:

Originally Posted by jit5

Not sure yet. I imagine the scratch races in the beginning. I've done my fair share of mtb racing over the years, and a season of 'cross, but I've actually never ever done a road race of any sort. I was told it's a pretty good atmosphere and I think the high intensity aspect of crits would help me out more in cx/mtb racing versus longer road races. Plus there's a bunch of them (including the weekly Midweek races) within easy reach of downtown.

02-09-08 | 11:47 PM

#35674

operator

cab horn

Joined: Jun 2004

Posts: 28,353

Likes: 31

From: Toronto

Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione

Quote:

Originally Posted by somnambulant

What the
NOOOOOOOOOOO

02-09-08 | 11:54 PM

#35675

jeremywhitehorn

In Velo Veritas

Joined: Jan 2006

Posts: 3,013

Likes: 0

From: Toronto

Bikes: Menonite black urbanite, probably enough spare parts to make anther one.

i say don't paint the frame nerdsgirth; a bit of patina on a bike is always nice. personally, i would source out all silver components save for the mavic rims that dan mentioned. and on that bike, some great old campy friction shifter would be the bee's knees. i plan on doing something like that with my repainted schwinn but with friction bar end shifters, nitto bars/stem and all older shimano 105.