Toronto Fixed
02-24-08 | 09:12 PM
Yup
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 3,083
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From: where the sunbeams end and the starlight begins
Bikes: Kona Unit, planet X cx bike, khs fixed gear
02-24-08 | 09:14 PM
Spy Member
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 1,172
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From: Mississauga,On,Can.
Bikes: I have 2 of them,1 with fat tires & 1 with skinny tires & A Ninja 650
Nope next
Spring Show
22nd Annual
Toronto International Bicycle Show
Direct Energy Centre
Hall A
Exhibition Place Toronto, Ontario,
Friday, March 7, 2008 Noon - 9
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Saturday, March 8, 2008 10 am -7 pm
Sunday, March 9, 2008 10 am - 6pm
Spring Show
22nd Annual
Toronto International Bicycle Show
Direct Energy Centre
Hall A
Exhibition Place Toronto, Ontario,
Friday, March 7, 2008 Noon - 9
mSaturday, March 8, 2008 10 am -7 pm
Sunday, March 9, 2008 10 am - 6pm
02-24-08 | 09:25 PM
oOooo, five bucks
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 846
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From: Toronto, On
Bikes: Giant OCR touring(06), Norco Storm (05)
Oh man. You know those "Jesus Christ Church" people? who dress very formally, and try and convert you while you sit on the bus (well... at least they do to me). Well I almost got doored by one of them today as he got out of a car, like I managed to slide to a stop in front of him, coming up Christie to Dupont right at the lights as I was slowing down.
And he said nothing but "damn", being the fast-talking-not-thinking person that I can be after a bad day at work, I asked him if dooring cyclists was good karma then told him the price for dooring cyclists was $300+ (I don't know how much it is, but I figure I say its lots, people will think again when exiting cars)
ps: Anyone else see the burning car a Bathurst and Bloor?
And he said nothing but "damn", being the fast-talking-not-thinking person that I can be after a bad day at work, I asked him if dooring cyclists was good karma then told him the price for dooring cyclists was $300+ (I don't know how much it is, but I figure I say its lots, people will think again when exiting cars)
ps: Anyone else see the burning car a Bathurst and Bloor?
02-24-08 | 09:35 PM
cab horn
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 28,353
Likes: 31
From: Toronto
Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione
02-24-08 | 09:52 PM
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
02-25-08 | 06:12 AM
cab horn
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 28,353
Likes: 31
From: Toronto
Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione
https://www.activistmagazine.com/inde...759&Itemid=143
Eugene is 2nd right. The article is dated Oct, 2007. But that picture was much earlier than that.
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02-25-08 | 08:36 AM
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 else ride along Harbord in the past 24h or so? I think in an attempt to clear snow along the curb the city managed to make the bike lane way worse. It's like they scooped off the top 75% of the snow bank, but then squished the remaining 25% down so that it now takes up the full bike lane again along most of Harbord. Most of the lane had been peeking through, and now it's back to square one. *sigh*
On the other hand, yesterday was absolutely lovely for riding. I think I actually got a slight sunburn on my face from my ride yesterday morning! Total raccoon styles of course since I was wearing my sunglasses/helmet/etc.
On the other hand, yesterday was absolutely lovely for riding. I think I actually got a slight sunburn on my face from my ride yesterday morning! Total raccoon styles of course since I was wearing my sunglasses/helmet/etc.
02-25-08 | 08:48 AM
Call me The Breeze
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 3,702
Likes: 8
From: Cooper Ontario
Bikes: 2004 Litespeed Siena, 1996 Litespeed Obed, 1992 Miele (unknown model), 1982 Meile Uno LS.
Yeah, yesterday was an awesome day for a ride. Glad I dragged my ass out there!
02-25-08 | 08:59 AM
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.
it looks like another great riding day today! i'm at least going out for a spin later.
02-25-08 | 09:03 AM
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
02-25-08 | 09:08 AM
Raving looney
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Toronto, ON, Canada
Bikes: 70s Leader Precision w/Shimano 600 (road), IRO Rob Roy (Fixed)
Yep - had to divert south off Bloor, east and back to Bathurst/Bloor via sidestreets around that Mirvish block... I had my daughter in the trailer on the back, and strangely enough passed my boss in the traffic. We finally parted ways at Broadview/Danforth - and I ride pretty slow with the trailer, so it goes to show how bad traffic can be.
Riding was definitely nice yesterday, even though I had the trailer on to add to the workload. I came back across town somewhat safetied and drunk last night close to midnight, so not really sure but it was nice this morning too on the way in. I finally brought my camera out again, this time with a handlebar mount - I'm just copying it over so I'll post it up if it's any good.
Riding was definitely nice yesterday, even though I had the trailer on to add to the workload. I came back across town somewhat safetied and drunk last night close to midnight, so not really sure but it was nice this morning too on the way in. I finally brought my camera out again, this time with a handlebar mount - I'm just copying it over so I'll post it up if it's any good.
02-25-08 | 09:44 AM
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 2,032
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From: Kitchener, ON
Bikes: 1994 Proctor Townsend Reynolds 753, TT S3 True North, Kona Major Jake, Kona Honky Tonk, Marinoni Puima, Cannondale BBU
02-25-08 | 11:51 AM
riding a Pinarello Prince
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 2,409
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From: Downtown Toronto,Canada
Bikes: Pinarello, Prince and an FP5
02-25-08 | 11:53 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)
Ride from this morning, bad jitters when sped up and the lighting sucks in places... meh
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjwCDdoaJPo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjwCDdoaJPo
02-25-08 | 12:30 PM
Grad Student for Hire
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 361
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From: Toronto
Bikes: 2006 Lemond Tourmalet; 198(?) Gardin mid-fixie conversion
02-25-08 | 01:32 PM
Dances With Cars
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 10,527
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From: Toronto, Canada
Bikes: TBL Onyx Pro(ss converted), Pake SS (starting to look kinda pimped)
Will Traffic Jammer manage to get passes for this springs Bike Show?
Will the absence of Cavern Cycles affect distribution? Does anyone care?
How will these questions get answered ?...... Stay tuned.
Will the absence of Cavern Cycles affect distribution? Does anyone care?
How will these questions get answered ?...... Stay tuned.
02-25-08 | 01:55 PM
Call me The Breeze
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 3,702
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From: Cooper Ontario
Bikes: 2004 Litespeed Siena, 1996 Litespeed Obed, 1992 Miele (unknown model), 1982 Meile Uno LS.
I care!
The bike joint would be happy to handle the distribution end of things
The bike joint would be happy to handle the distribution end of things
02-25-08 | 02:12 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)
+1 I care too! A pass would be *****ific if you can wheel 'n' deal it.
Must be warmer today, I'm falling asleep here at my desk - time for window-open hour.
Must be warmer today, I'm falling asleep here at my desk - time for window-open hour.
02-25-08 | 02:26 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
02-25-08 | 03:30 PM
In Velo Veritas
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 3,013
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From: Toronto
Bikes: Menonite black urbanite, probably enough spare parts to make anther one.
i popped by urbane today to offer my condolences for eugene and lo and behold i spent money when i didn't need to. how dare they carry soma double-gate toe clips! (FYI for toe clip users - they are a great all-metal alternative to the old mountain bike toe clips).
02-25-08 | 04:17 PM
Senior Member
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Tj: I'd love a pass if they are available.
02-25-08 | 04:24 PM
Dances With Cars
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 10,527
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From: Toronto, Canada
Bikes: TBL Onyx Pro(ss converted), Pake SS (starting to look kinda pimped)
Well I announced spring to the sales lady who handles the account and while she hasn't received the order for the advertising she's quite certain its a matter of time. Once contacted she'll then be able to grab me some passes.
Wooohoo
Wooohoo
02-25-08 | 04:45 PM
Yup
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 3,083
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From: where the sunbeams end and the starlight begins
Bikes: Kona Unit, planet X cx bike, khs fixed gear
If there are any to spare, I'll take one.
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When sadness fills my days
It's time to turn away
And then tomorrow's dreams
Become reality to me
02-25-08 | 05:02 PM
Spazzy Member
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 881
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From: t.dot
Bikes: '05 marinoni delta, '86/87 bianchi sport s(e)x, ? kona ?, raleigh '71, specialized crossroads
(not sure if this is the official announcement, but just in case...)