Toronto Fixed
02-25-08 | 05:43 PM
Dances With Cars
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Toronto, Canada
Bikes: TBL Onyx Pro(ss converted), Pake SS (starting to look kinda pimped)
ok Zippered..don;t hold your breath.. 
She'll let me know in the next little while.. Smarty Pants
She'll let me know in the next little while.. Smarty Pants
02-25-08 | 06:21 PM
Jonnys ilegitimate Father
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 2,994
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From: toronto
Bikes: too many too list
I won't need one this year as I am working it for the first time ever. I will be in there from early Thurs Am so I will try and have a look around and scope out some early bird deals.
02-25-08 | 06:42 PM
cab horn
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 28,353
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From: Toronto
Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione
I have a beer belly, ****!@
02-25-08 | 06:53 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)
So you look like a pipe cleaner with a knot in it? Oh the horrors when a young mans metabolism changes.
Or have you just been drinking way too much beer this winter?
Or have you just been drinking way too much beer this winter?
02-25-08 | 07:28 PM
Thread Starter
Have bike. Will travel.
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 2,157
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From: -=Toronto=-
Bikes: '06 Orbea Orca, '03 Rocky Mountain Vertex 70, '05 Surly Steamroller, '06 Fetish Fixation
How is yours, quality wise? I ordered one about 2 months ago, but it was back ordered. When I finally got it, the shell was separating from the foam, so I sent it back. They were on back order again. Finally arrives, and this one has the same problem, so I send it back. And guess what? It's on back order again! Sonofa*****. If my next one has the same problem, I'm going to say forget it and get a Catlike.
02-25-08 | 08:06 PM
So I says to Mable I says
Joined: Jul 2005
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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'll take a show pass if you have any left, but I'm happy to give it up if one of the student and/or child-having folks want it more. I've been blessed! 
02-25-08 | 10:05 PM
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)
Recorded my ride home too tonight, not too bad but not awesome. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHP47OxsEDk
Anyone done any serious pack/peleton riding? How would I learn to get comfortable riding in a peleton/pack (obviously riding in one helps, but tips/whatever) - I still have somewhat of an issue drafting someone, I'm just not comfortable with it - is that because it's on the street vs. closed course and a mental thing? *shrug*
Anyone done any serious pack/peleton riding? How would I learn to get comfortable riding in a peleton/pack (obviously riding in one helps, but tips/whatever) - I still have somewhat of an issue drafting someone, I'm just not comfortable with it - is that because it's on the street vs. closed course and a mental thing? *shrug*
02-26-08 | 12:28 AM
team mascot
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Canada - Toronto
Bikes: gt gtb & marinoni pista special.
02-26-08 | 05:36 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
Recorded my ride home too tonight, not too bad but not awesome. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHP47OxsEDk
Anyone done any serious pack/peleton riding? How would I learn to get comfortable riding in a peleton/pack (obviously riding in one helps, but tips/whatever) - I still have somewhat of an issue drafting someone, I'm just not comfortable with it - is that because it's on the street vs. closed course and a mental thing? *shrug*
Anyone done any serious pack/peleton riding? How would I learn to get comfortable riding in a peleton/pack (obviously riding in one helps, but tips/whatever) - I still have somewhat of an issue drafting someone, I'm just not comfortable with it - is that because it's on the street vs. closed course and a mental thing? *shrug*
02-26-08 | 06:50 AM
cab horn
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Toronto
Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione
Never draft closer than you are comfortable with. Especially with people of unknown quantity. I usually start off at about a meter or more until I know the people i'm drafting aren't newbs. 99% of the time your drafting is going to be on the road. You should probably get used to it.
Someone more experienced on friendly group rides can probably show you the ropes and give you some pro-tips. Don't expect any of this on the donut ride.
Someone more experienced on friendly group rides can probably show you the ropes and give you some pro-tips. Don't expect any of this on the donut ride.
02-26-08 | 07:56 AM
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.
How is yours, quality wise? I ordered one about 2 months ago, but it was back ordered. When I finally got it, the shell was separating from the foam, so I sent it back. They were on back order again. Finally arrives, and this one has the same problem, so I send it back. And guess what? It's on back order again! Sonofa*****. If my next one has the same problem, I'm going to say forget it and get a Catlike.
Edit: What part was the problem? I'm gonna take a closer look.
Last edited by I_bRAD; 02-26-08 at 08:03 AM.
02-26-08 | 07:58 AM
Grad Student for Hire
Joined: May 2005
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From: Toronto
Bikes: 2006 Lemond Tourmalet; 198(?) Gardin mid-fixie conversion
I did a quick google + came up with this... it seems like a reasonable set of guidelines. One of the most important ones I didn't mention before is "not overlapping wheels".. and don't spit/farmer snort unless you're on the back
02-26-08 | 08:16 AM
So I says to Mable I says
Joined: Jul 2005
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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
tip #23948: if you see some sort of major obstruction (big pothole, roadkill, etc) ahead (especially if you're taking a pull at the front) call it out, or at the bare minimum use some sort of hand gesture (even better: do both)! And don't make any sudden moves.. swerves, sudden braking, etc are going to get amplified as they move back through the line.
But yeah, I wouldn't get too close to someone whose skill level is unknown. I'm quite comfortable riding 6" off Mike's wheel at speed, but that's only because we've ridden a lot together for extended periods of time.
As for Lordfoo's howto, it's a pretty good starting point. "Go easy on the brakes": I would actually advise trying not to use your brakes at all. I'm quite comfortable modulating my speed just by using wind resistance... just sit up a bit or pull out of the line slightly for small speed changes.
But yeah, I wouldn't get too close to someone whose skill level is unknown. I'm quite comfortable riding 6" off Mike's wheel at speed, but that's only because we've ridden a lot together for extended periods of time.
As for Lordfoo's howto, it's a pretty good starting point. "Go easy on the brakes": I would actually advise trying not to use your brakes at all. I'm quite comfortable modulating my speed just by using wind resistance... just sit up a bit or pull out of the line slightly for small speed changes.
02-26-08 | 08:18 AM
Call me The Breeze
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Cooper Ontario
Bikes: 2004 Litespeed Siena, 1996 Litespeed Obed, 1992 Miele (unknown model), 1982 Meile Uno LS.
Hey, where was my pothole warning on Sunday! 
02-26-08 | 08:25 AM
So I says to Mable I says
Joined: Jul 2005
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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
Ask whomever I was following.. I didn't get a warning either, but clearly your hungover ass didn't have the same reaction speed as me. 
ps. I've said it before and I'll say it again, once you go full fenders you never (want to) go back. My front fender cracked last week so I had to remove it, but it didn't bother me too much until the sloppy ride in this morning. My feet got all wet..
ps. I've said it before and I'll say it again, once you go full fenders you never (want to) go back. My front fender cracked last week so I had to remove it, but it didn't bother me too much until the sloppy ride in this morning. My feet got all wet..
02-26-08 | 08:36 AM
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i came pretty damn close to catching a right hook from a garbage truck this morning.
he had his four ways on as he was in the middle of a route, i got to his door when i noticed that the front wheel was starting to turn. yet another reason why i hate getting close to the front of a line of cars when the light is in the process of going green.
he had his four ways on as he was in the middle of a route, i got to his door when i noticed that the front wheel was starting to turn. yet another reason why i hate getting close to the front of a line of cars when the light is in the process of going green.
02-26-08 | 08:56 AM
So I says to Mable I says
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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
From the Bikechain mailing list:
Thursday, February 28: Bikechain Presents Klunkerz and Still We Ride
The screening takes place in the Cumberland Room on the main floor of the International Student Centre (upstairs from Bikechain) at 7 PM. The event will last roughly two hours.
Just to clarify, even though we said we were showing Still We Ride at the last movie night, it didn't arrive in the mail until afterwards, so this time it will actually be shown.
Still We Ride: On Friday August 27, 2004 just days before the start of the Republican National Convention, a massive police operation was underway. By the end of the night 264 people were arrested. It marked one of the largest mass arrests in New York City's history - and the arrested had done nothing illegal. For many New Yorkers, August was the first time they heard of what has become a monthly ritual for New York City's bike community; a free-forming ride called Critical Mass.
Still We Ride is a documentary that captures the joyous atmosphere of this August ride before the arrests began and the chaos that followed. It recounts how this ride first started in San Francisco over 10 years ago and chronicles the police crackdown and resulting court battles in New York over the last twelve months. The movie takes on issues of civil liberties, surveillance, the power of mainstream media, and the benefits of alternative means of transportation. https://www.stillweridethemovie.com/
Klunkerz: In the late 1960's and early 1970's a handful of hippie cyclists literally reinvented the wheel. These early pioneers scavenged frames from dumpsters and junkyards and lifted parts from road bikes and motorcycles to build a better way down the mountain. Little did they realize that their obsessive tinkering would ultimately lead to the birth of a multi-billion dollar industry and an Olympic sport. These modified biked became affectionately known as "Klunkerz". For anyone who loves the sport and wants a taste of the history, personality, and spirit of the first mountain bikers from back in the day, this DVD will be extremely entertaining and informative. Great footage never before seen anywhere. Link: https://www.klunkerz.com/
The screening takes place in the Cumberland Room on the main floor of the International Student Centre (upstairs from Bikechain) at 7 PM. The event will last roughly two hours.
Just to clarify, even though we said we were showing Still We Ride at the last movie night, it didn't arrive in the mail until afterwards, so this time it will actually be shown.
Still We Ride: On Friday August 27, 2004 just days before the start of the Republican National Convention, a massive police operation was underway. By the end of the night 264 people were arrested. It marked one of the largest mass arrests in New York City's history - and the arrested had done nothing illegal. For many New Yorkers, August was the first time they heard of what has become a monthly ritual for New York City's bike community; a free-forming ride called Critical Mass.
Still We Ride is a documentary that captures the joyous atmosphere of this August ride before the arrests began and the chaos that followed. It recounts how this ride first started in San Francisco over 10 years ago and chronicles the police crackdown and resulting court battles in New York over the last twelve months. The movie takes on issues of civil liberties, surveillance, the power of mainstream media, and the benefits of alternative means of transportation. https://www.stillweridethemovie.com/
Klunkerz: In the late 1960's and early 1970's a handful of hippie cyclists literally reinvented the wheel. These early pioneers scavenged frames from dumpsters and junkyards and lifted parts from road bikes and motorcycles to build a better way down the mountain. Little did they realize that their obsessive tinkering would ultimately lead to the birth of a multi-billion dollar industry and an Olympic sport. These modified biked became affectionately known as "Klunkerz". For anyone who loves the sport and wants a taste of the history, personality, and spirit of the first mountain bikers from back in the day, this DVD will be extremely entertaining and informative. Great footage never before seen anywhere. Link: https://www.klunkerz.com/
02-26-08 | 09:00 AM
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.
Ask whomever I was following.. I didn't get a warning either, but clearly your hungover ass didn't have the same reaction speed as me.
ps. I've said it before and I'll say it again, once you go full fenders you never (want to) go back. My front fender cracked last week so I had to remove it, but it didn't bother me too much until the sloppy ride in this morning. My feet got all wet..
ps. I've said it before and I'll say it again, once you go full fenders you never (want to) go back. My front fender cracked last week so I had to remove it, but it didn't bother me too much until the sloppy ride in this morning. My feet got all wet..
AND once you go full fenders and mudflaps you definitely never go back! Days like today make it worth the extra bulk.
02-26-08 | 09:10 AM
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Question for y'all mechanically minded set: A friend is doing the half iron-man this year and I'm going to let her borrow my carbon wheels. But, her bike is 8 speed (in the back) and the my setup is 9 speed. Are they compatible or do I need a spacer?
02-26-08 | 09:16 AM
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'm gonna say you'll likely need a spacer.
02-26-08 | 09:38 AM
In Velo Veritas
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Toronto
Bikes: Menonite black urbanite, probably enough spare parts to make anther one.
if you're talking about drafting someone on the street vis-a-vis on your commute around the city i'd say never do it, that is, never draft someone who doesn't know you're back there. as for learning just find yourself a friendly pack who can show you the ropes. i think i learned on some early season randonneur rides when the weather was awful...
02-26-08 | 10:19 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)
if you're talking about drafting someone on the street vis-a-vis on your commute around the city i'd say never do it, that is, never draft someone who doesn't know you're back there. as for learning just find yourself a friendly pack who can show you the ropes. i think i learned on some early season randonneur rides when the weather was awful...
I'm thinking of doing some randonneur rides this year, good idea. I want to ride the donut, but fear the roadie pace and want to improve/learn to ride in a group at speed better anyway.
Thanks for the tips, that URL was great reading LordFoo - I did take a look in the roadie forum but a lot of their FAQ thread lists start with "Learn to use the search feature" type responses, heh - I got down to the info on there too though, not quite as bad as I thought and perhaps still better than BFSSFG attitude-wise
02-26-08 | 01:17 PM
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Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,221
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From: Toronto/Montréal
Bikes: Eight homemade, three very dusty
If it's a shimano freehub, swapping the cassettes should do it.
02-26-08 | 01:44 PM
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
Hey, does anyone here have experience with P-Clamps to hold fenders on a frame that wasn't designed with eyelets?
02-26-08 | 01:46 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.
You've got eyelets on the bottom right? If so, then they work just peachy for the seatstays