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Old 02-15-08 | 08:43 AM
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Well done man!
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Old 02-15-08 | 08:49 AM
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Anyone know of any good ice patches that are accessible by bike? Preferably west end and not dufferin grove. Is grenadier pond frozen?
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Old 02-15-08 | 08:50 AM
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Old 02-15-08 | 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by nerdsgirth
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....
Now all you need is this https://www.justclownnoses.com/
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Old 02-15-08 | 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by somnambulant
I'm screwing!

update: I've been left with nothing but a claw .
So does this mean you are not "Master of your Domain"?
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Old 02-15-08 | 09:31 AM
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It was valentimes after all
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Old 02-15-08 | 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by I_bRAD
Anyone know of any good ice patches that are accessible by bike? Preferably west end and not dufferin grove. Is grenadier pond frozen?
I carried mine over to the local rink but it's only 2 blocks away. If you have an outdoor rink close by, just wait till about 15 minutes till closing time and get out there. Rink's with a boarded rink and a pleasure skating suface are the best. When I went out last night there were about 12 guys playing hockey but the skating rink was empty. The rink guard couldn't even be bothered to leave the rink house. The hockey players got a chuckle out of me tearing around.
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Old 02-15-08 | 09:37 AM
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Also- aside from Wes, how are y'all getting your rigs there on Saturday?

I think my closest local rink is actually dufferin grove... or mcormick. Both bad options. I'll have to look harder I guess
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Old 02-15-08 | 09:44 AM
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This goes out to JEt Sanchez : https://fixedgeargallery.com/2008/feb/2/ChrisRothery.htm White and black.
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Old 02-15-08 | 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by LordFoo
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.




AWESOME! looks good
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Old 02-15-08 | 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by I_bRAD
Also- aside from Wes, how are y'all getting your rigs there on Saturday?

I think my closest local rink is actually dufferin grove... or mcormick. Both bad options. I'll have to look harder I guess
what about the one in high park?

EDIT: you could also try the duck pond in high park (between the castle-playground and the zoo off parkside).

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Old 02-15-08 | 01:02 PM
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everyone loves the tobra snake
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Old 02-15-08 | 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by MattRennick
everyone loves the tobra snake
Yessssssssssssss! pumping fist.
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Old 02-15-08 | 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by jeremywhitehorn
what about the one in high park?

EDIT: you could also try the duck pond in high park (between the castle-playground and the zoo off parkside).
Good ideas. How deep do you figure the duck pond is?
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Old 02-15-08 | 01:29 PM
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I made a new friend today! While waiting for the light at Dundas and Broadview, a truck turned right past me. The driver was yelling what I think was "I want to be you!" and waving. I waved back and smiled at him, happy to see a driver who really wishes he was on a bike. He continued waving so I pointed to my watch and urged him on. I wouldn't have wanted him to miss whatever urgent urban adventure awaited him. Picking up his drycleaning perhaps. Or returning a library book. Evidently my consideration overwhelmed him and he began waving even more excitedly. Fortunately, I prevailed on him to continue his mission and he drove off.

I must say after a week of dodgy riding conditions, this really made my day. I was so happy to provide an opportunity for my new friend to start his weekend with a smile as well.
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Old 02-15-08 | 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by cavit8
I made a new friend today! While waiting for the light at Dundas and Broadview, a truck turned right past me. The driver was yelling what I think was "I want to be you!" and waving. I waved back and smiled at him, happy to see a driver who really wishes he was on a bike. He continued waving so I pointed to my watch and urged him on. I wouldn't have wanted him to miss whatever urgent urban adventure awaited him. Picking up his drycleaning perhaps. Or returning a library book. Evidently my consideration overwhelmed him and he began waving even more excitedly. Fortunately, I prevailed on him to continue his mission and he drove off.

I must say after a week of dodgy riding conditions, this really made my day. I was so happy to provide an opportunity for my new friend to start his weekend with a smile as well.
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Old 02-15-08 | 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by cavit8
I made a new friend today! While waiting for the light at Dundas and Broadview, a truck turned right past me. The driver was yelling what I think was "I want to be you!" and waving. I waved back and smiled at him, happy to see a driver who really wishes he was on a bike. He continued waving so I pointed to my watch and urged him on. I wouldn't have wanted him to miss whatever urgent urban adventure awaited him. Picking up his drycleaning perhaps. Or returning a library book. Evidently my consideration overwhelmed him and he began waving even more excitedly. Fortunately, I prevailed on him to continue his mission and he drove off.

I must say after a week of dodgy riding conditions, this really made my day. I was so happy to provide an opportunity for my new friend to start his weekend with a smile as well.
I think this is the best way to deal with it. I remember I used to umpire baseball games and when parents yelled at me I'd always smile. Then after the game I'd go and say "hey, I appreciate the support. Have a great night" and I'd seem totally sincere. The look on their faces was worth the effort to keep from laughing.
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Old 02-15-08 | 02:59 PM
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this story made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside...

https://www.news.com/Rockin-on-withou...3-5065859.html
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Old 02-15-08 | 04:02 PM
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I'm going for an after work beer in Kensington. If anyone wants to meet up, give me a dingle.
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Old 02-15-08 | 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by somnambulant
I'm going for an after work beer in Kensington. If anyone wants to meet up, give me a dingle.
You're a dingle!
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Old 02-15-08 | 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by nerdsgirth
I am actually friends with the Dir. Cindy Lewis. I will give her a shout and see what she can do for us. Please state your interest.
Great place and great people. I do Saturday's ride at 8:00am for as long as my butt holds out 1 to 3 hours. And Dr Lewis is putting my knee back together, (she's a chiropractor). Now for the really neat stuff, I've just ordered a new Javalin Bertolo from Alan Chud, (co-director with Cindy Lewis) who handles Javalin bikes here in TO. I can't wait for next week!
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Old 02-15-08 | 07:14 PM
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nerdsgirth: is that place setup with the computrainer adapters for non-QR axles (so I can take my fixed gear?).
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Old 02-15-08 | 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by nerdsgirth
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....
HAHA!!
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Old 02-15-08 | 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by somnambulant
I'm going for an after work beer in Kensington. If anyone wants to meet up, give me a dingle.
I totally would have if I had seen this during the day! I just woke up from a 3 hour nap. A 3 hour nap. It was awesome.
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Old 02-15-08 | 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by duppy.conqueror
this story made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside...

https://www.news.com/Rockin-on-withou...3-5065859.html
Thanks for posting that! It really is possible!
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