Toronto Fixed
02-14-08 | 12:42 PM
Not Superstitious
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 578
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From: Toronto
Bikes: IRO Mark V Pro, IRO Mark V, Rocky Mountain Fusion
Anyone know where to get button-cell batteries in town? The Source? I tried Active Surplus but they don't have the one I need (L1142 for a Schwinn bike computer) - easily obtainable online, but for a battery that's a little overkill...
Also, how are the roads north of here typically after the snow and crap? I'm planning to ride to Sutton on Saturday.
Also, how are the roads north of here typically after the snow and crap? I'm planning to ride to Sutton on Saturday.
02-14-08 | 01:44 PM
Don't smoke Mike
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 651
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From: Toronto
Bikes: monster island fixie, Fisher sugar, sexine conversion, OLMO Superlight
If I'm in town, me too. Won't be riding in the races, but want to go cheer/watch.
You play for the Parkdale Flames? I was lucky enough to be near McCormick arena to change a flat I had in that storm on Tuesday night, apparently home of said Flames. Would love to play, but I can barely skate
You play for the Parkdale Flames? I was lucky enough to be near McCormick arena to change a flat I had in that storm on Tuesday night, apparently home of said Flames. Would love to play, but I can barely skate
02-14-08 | 02:59 PM
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
Anyone interested in checking out one of the Computrainer-based classes at this place?
https://www.absoluteendurance.com/comp_classes.html
You bring your own bike, slap it on a computrainer and go for a ride with up to 15 other folks with simulations of hills/etc. There's a screen showing everyone's data (power, speed, heartrate, etc). Not sure how the HRM works, as the thought of strapping a 'used' heart rate strap around me and sweating like a pig seems a little gross to me. Apparently a day pass is $20. I wouldn't mind checking it out while the conditions outside still suck for longer rides.
https://www.absoluteendurance.com/comp_classes.html
You bring your own bike, slap it on a computrainer and go for a ride with up to 15 other folks with simulations of hills/etc. There's a screen showing everyone's data (power, speed, heartrate, etc). Not sure how the HRM works, as the thought of strapping a 'used' heart rate strap around me and sweating like a pig seems a little gross to me.
Apparently a day pass is $20. I wouldn't mind checking it out while the conditions outside still suck for longer rides.
02-14-08 | 03:16 PM
cab horn
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 28,353
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From: Toronto
Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione
Campy cranks need an ISO bb. Which isn't any of shimanos (JIS). Theoretically you can interchange the two and have a 4.5mm difference in chainline but I wouldn't do it.
That is really *really* cool. I'm up for this. Except i don't have a road bike. I'd love to know how much power i'm doing.
We should buy those radios that the USPS teams used to use for races. Cool!
We should buy those radios that the USPS teams used to use for races. Cool!
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02-14-08 | 03:16 PM
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2005
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Anyone interested in checking out one of the Computrainer-based classes at this place?
https://www.absoluteendurance.com/comp_classes.html
You bring your own bike, slap it on a computrainer and go for a ride with up to 15 other folks with simulations of hills/etc. There's a screen showing everyone's data (power, speed, heartrate, etc). Not sure how the HRM works, as the thought of strapping a 'used' heart rate strap around me and sweating like a pig seems a little gross to me. Apparently a day pass is $20. I wouldn't mind checking it out while the conditions outside still suck for longer rides.
https://www.absoluteendurance.com/comp_classes.html
You bring your own bike, slap it on a computrainer and go for a ride with up to 15 other folks with simulations of hills/etc. There's a screen showing everyone's data (power, speed, heartrate, etc). Not sure how the HRM works, as the thought of strapping a 'used' heart rate strap around me and sweating like a pig seems a little gross to me.
Apparently a day pass is $20. I wouldn't mind checking it out while the conditions outside still suck for longer rides.
02-14-08 | 03:17 PM
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)
Anyone interested in checking out one of the Computrainer-based classes at this place?
https://www.absoluteendurance.com/comp_classes.html
You bring your own bike, slap it on a computrainer and go for a ride with up to 15 other folks with simulations of hills/etc. There's a screen showing everyone's data (power, speed, heartrate, etc). Not sure how the HRM works, as the thought of strapping a 'used' heart rate strap around me and sweating like a pig seems a little gross to me. Apparently a day pass is $20. I wouldn't mind checking it out while the conditions outside still suck for longer rides.
https://www.absoluteendurance.com/comp_classes.html
You bring your own bike, slap it on a computrainer and go for a ride with up to 15 other folks with simulations of hills/etc. There's a screen showing everyone's data (power, speed, heartrate, etc). Not sure how the HRM works, as the thought of strapping a 'used' heart rate strap around me and sweating like a pig seems a little gross to me.
Apparently a day pass is $20. I wouldn't mind checking it out while the conditions outside still suck for longer rides.
02-14-08 | 03:28 PM
Don't smoke Mike
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 651
Likes: 0
From: Toronto
Bikes: monster island fixie, Fisher sugar, sexine conversion, OLMO Superlight
Anyone interested in checking out one of the Computrainer-based classes at this place?
https://www.absoluteendurance.com/comp_classes.html
You bring your own bike, slap it on a computrainer and go for a ride with up to 15 other folks with simulations of hills/etc. There's a screen showing everyone's data (power, speed, heartrate, etc). Not sure how the HRM works, as the thought of strapping a 'used' heart rate strap around me and sweating like a pig seems a little gross to me. Apparently a day pass is $20. I wouldn't mind checking it out while the conditions outside still suck for longer rides.
https://www.absoluteendurance.com/comp_classes.html
You bring your own bike, slap it on a computrainer and go for a ride with up to 15 other folks with simulations of hills/etc. There's a screen showing everyone's data (power, speed, heartrate, etc). Not sure how the HRM works, as the thought of strapping a 'used' heart rate strap around me and sweating like a pig seems a little gross to me.
Apparently a day pass is $20. I wouldn't mind checking it out while the conditions outside still suck for longer rides.
02-14-08 | 03:29 PM
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
02-14-08 | 03:40 PM
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02-14-08 | 03:54 PM
cab horn
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 28,353
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From: Toronto
Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione
02-14-08 | 03:55 PM
Yup
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: where the sunbeams end and the starlight begins
Bikes: Kona Unit, planet X cx bike, khs fixed gear
I was plannig on using the campy crank on geared bike, but am not sure about making the bike 8 or 16 spped for my wife. I might sell the crank, or swap it if anyone has a 110 bcd crank they aren't in need of.
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02-14-08 | 05:11 PM
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
02-14-08 | 06:03 PM
Senor Wences
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 198
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From: Toronto
Bikes: IRO Mark V, Specialized Stumpy
I'd hope you bring that thing with you EVERYwhere!
02-14-08 | 06:39 PM
Senor Wences
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 198
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From: Toronto
Bikes: IRO Mark V, Specialized Stumpy
02-14-08 | 06:46 PM
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
02-14-08 | 07:36 PM
Jonnys ilegitimate Father
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 2,994
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From: toronto
Bikes: too many too list
02-14-08 | 08:00 PM
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'm screwing! I'm screwing!
update: I've been left with nothing but a claw (and a hunchback). 1 tire done, another one ~1/2 done.
update: I've been left with nothing but a claw (and a hunchback). 1 tire done, another one ~1/2 done.
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02-14-08 | 10:46 PM
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)
Hehehe, you said screwing...
Hey Ryan - was just wondering where aboots you were, having not heard from DSR/yourself on here recently!
Great vid, too - that girl is amazing - having now run fixed for a whopping two weeks (so you know, I'm totally experienced now and all that
) I can appreciate the l33t skillz needed for that kind of stuff - I wonder what bike/components she uses.
Hey Ryan - was just wondering where aboots you were, having not heard from DSR/yourself on here recently!
Great vid, too - that girl is amazing - having now run fixed for a whopping two weeks (so you know, I'm totally experienced now and all that
) I can appreciate the l33t skillz needed for that kind of stuff - I wonder what bike/components she uses.
02-14-08 | 11:30 PM
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edit: for the sk8 peeps in the house: https://theberrics.com/
02-15-08 | 07:14 AM
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Can I get all the details about this ice race tomorrow? when, where, etc. I think I've convinced a friend to come and watch it with me, but I don't know the details.
02-15-08 | 07:23 AM
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
The always enjoyable icycle studded tire race is on again this year. Location is Dufferin Grove Park on February 16th @ 6pm. Studded racing and the always hilarious rubber match. Thrills, spills and hopefully chills. For more information call 416-532-6392. This event brought to you by The Bike Joint.
Location: Dufferin Grove Park
Nearest Intersection: Dufferin & Bloor
Contact: The Bike Joint
Phone: 416-532-6392
pics from 2006: https://www.torontocranks.com/wp-gall...g2_itemId=6656
Location: Dufferin Grove Park
Nearest Intersection: Dufferin & Bloor
Contact: The Bike Joint
Phone: 416-532-6392
pics from 2006: https://www.torontocranks.com/wp-gall...g2_itemId=6656
02-15-08 | 07:27 AM
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Thanks!
Also, for those of you who haven't seen one of the best shows on tv, CTV is starting season 1, episode 1 of Dexter on Sunday night at 10. It's an amazing show, so if you haven't checked it out, I'd suggest trying it out.
Also, for those of you who haven't seen one of the best shows on tv, CTV is starting season 1, episode 1 of Dexter on Sunday night at 10. It's an amazing show, so if you haven't checked it out, I'd suggest trying it out.
02-15-08 | 07:39 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)
Dexter isn't bad, though it didn't get me hooked in - I watched the first 3 or 4 of the first series.
Looks like I'm riding up to Sutton/wherever on Lake Simcoe, so I probably won't be back in town for the ice race, so have tons of fun everyone
Looks like I'm riding up to Sutton/wherever on Lake Simcoe, so I probably won't be back in town for the ice race, so have tons of fun everyone
02-15-08 | 08:39 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
Just wanted to post the results of my winter "mini-project".. this is my first attempt at a wheel build, and I think it turned out ok. Parts = nothing special as I was doing this on the cheap -- an old "new 105" hub laced 3x to a 32h alex da22 (decal removal in progress).. but it was definitely a learning experience. A combination of barnett's manual and Carey's advice got me through the lacing, and I'm still twiddling with the truing. I compared tension to some other wheels and it seems ok, but I may swing by a shop that has a tensionmeter just to make sure.
02-15-08 | 08:42 AM
Don't smoke Mike
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 651
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From: Toronto
Bikes: monster island fixie, Fisher sugar, sexine conversion, OLMO Superlight
Ok.... I have been really bored this week, so I rattle canned the Cyclops and threw on a box of track components that I had in a box under my bed. https://velospace.org/node/4194
jk....
BTW... ANDREW WK continues to be my hero. Saw the one and only Nick Brown rocking out on stage with 200 of his closest friends. And Cannice too!
jk....
BTW... ANDREW WK continues to be my hero. Saw the one and only Nick Brown rocking out on stage with 200 of his closest friends. And Cannice too!
Last edited by nerdsgirth; 02-15-08 at 09:30 AM.