Toronto Fixed
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
Hello there, rusty chain!
I'm using a set of those things on my turdbanite fork. I bought rubber-coated ones. It's not as good as having a proper eyeletted fork, obviously, but it works. I find they tend to 'droop' and start rattling every now and then.
I'm using a set of those things on my turdbanite fork. I bought rubber-coated ones. It's not as good as having a proper eyeletted fork, obviously, but it works. I find they tend to 'droop' and start rattling every now and then.
Heheheh, yes, that is a bad photo, I took it in the summer and it has been oiled since. I even put some oil on the bolts that centre the wheel in the frame. I have used race-blades in the past and they are fine but nothing beats a full fender setup. The only problem I have had is that sometimes the wheel-well gets clogged with snow but that takes a second to solve....
Thread Starter
Have bike. Will travel.
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 2,157
Likes: 0
From: -=Toronto=-
Bikes: '06 Orbea Orca, '03 Rocky Mountain Vertex 70, '05 Surly Steamroller, '06 Fetish Fixation
Can't say I've spent a lot of time going over it with a fine tooth comb, but I did check it over and had it in my hands long enough to adjust the straps and it looks good. Mine took about 3 weeks to arrive, which is still longer than they said it would be but it's for the summer so I wasn't in a big rush. I guess it's just the luck of when you get your order in.
Edit: What part was the problem? I'm gonna take a closer look.
Edit: What part was the problem? I'm gonna take a closer look.
team mascot
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 1,264
Likes: 0
From: Canada - Toronto
Bikes: gt gtb & marinoni pista special.
just wondering as to where you guys ordered your helmet from.
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.
Shop order from OGC. I assume the same for Sir Robin.
cab horn

Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 28,353
Likes: 31
From: Toronto
Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione
Thread Starter
Have bike. Will travel.
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 2,157
Likes: 0
From: -=Toronto=-
Bikes: '06 Orbea Orca, '03 Rocky Mountain Vertex 70, '05 Surly Steamroller, '06 Fetish Fixation
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.
I would not have an ionos 'cept for the "pro deal"
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,779
Likes: 0
From: Toronto
Bikes: Leader 735TR 09 58cm 46/17
Wondering if critical mass still takes place despite weather? They are saying 5-10 cm of snow Friday.
Not Superstitious
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 578
Likes: 0
From: Toronto
Bikes: IRO Mark V Pro, IRO Mark V, Rocky Mountain Fusion
slippery one out there tonight, eh folks? it's been a long time since i've fallen off my bike for no apparent reason (from the outside observer, anyway) but tonight i went to make a quick stop while moving very slowly and whooooop out goes the bike.
some of the older fellas on here are going to balk at this but i'm going to say it anyway - i'm starting to feel old. i've spent my entire life falling off things but the older i get the more it hurts.
some of the older fellas on here are going to balk at this but i'm going to say it anyway - i'm starting to feel old. i've spent my entire life falling off things but the older i get the more it hurts.
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
hehehe.. you go see the doctor first thing tomorrow morning to make sure you haven't broken your hip!
Jonnys ilegitimate Father
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 2,994
Likes: 0
From: toronto
Bikes: too many too list
slippery one out there tonight, eh folks? it's been a long time since i've fallen off my bike for no apparent reason (from the outside observer, anyway) but tonight i went to make a quick stop while moving very slowly and whooooop out goes the bike.
some of the older fellas on here are going to balk at this but i'm going to say it anyway - i'm starting to feel old. i've spent my entire life falling off things but the older i get the more it hurts.
some of the older fellas on here are going to balk at this but i'm going to say it anyway - i'm starting to feel old. i've spent my entire life falling off things but the older i get the more it hurts.
my bike Owns me+my wallet
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 709
Likes: 0
From: Sudbury, Ontario
Bikes: Px-10 singeld, 2007 KHS filte 100
In my experience riding pack in the city the main advantage seems to be that Motorists pay a lot attention to 5 cyclists in close proximity, and tend to get the hell out of the way of such unpredictable looking group
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.
all i have to say is that i'm tired and theres wolves after me!. yeah it hurts getting old!
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)
It does hurt more to fall to it seems and healing takes longer, but it does seem that I crash alot less than when I was younger. Two way street getting older I tink. Sales Lady sez "they ordered their ad" so she'll be in touch with the Showing of the bikes people.
cab horn

Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 28,353
Likes: 31
From: Toronto
Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione
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.
::3 o'clock roadblock::
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,563
Likes: 0
From: reppin tha 416
Bikes: IRO jaimie roy
Yo man I hear that! I slipped last week and did the old power slide with the bike...man my wrist was killing me the whole day from that. Gotta strengthen those bones! Got Milk?
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
Now you guys know how I felt all those times I went over the bars mountain biking last year. 
Tuck 'n' roll!

Tuck 'n' roll!
Raving looney
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 2,482
Likes: 0
From: Toronto, ON, Canada
Bikes: 70s Leader Precision w/Shimano 600 (road), IRO Rob Roy (Fixed)
Tuck 'n' roll for sure, my wrist felt pretty sore for an hour or so after dumping my roadbike last week.
When I was a kid I used to do crazy dumb stuff, pull huge skids, crash a lot, etc. but now - even skidding is a technique I've seemingly forgotten to do well - just a different mindset when riding now I guess. I know how much it /can/ hurt to fall, and it's an ever present fear of hitting the ground that makes me overly cautious at times, tracks amplify that even more likely due to me breaking my wrist a couple years ago on them. Breaking my wrist was a massive inconvenience I'd really rather never experience again.
I also ride WAY further and WAY faster than I ever did when I was a kid, and in amongst a lot more traffic than I ever cared to play in when younger. At 27 I do feel my age a lot more, even in the last 4 years I've noticed a change... AIEEEEE!
As for CM, it'll be on rain, shine, sleet or snow. I'll probably make it.
PS, ******* cold out there this morning - a 15 degree temp. change to the negative overnight is just not cool. My street was dangerously slippy, to the point where I only had to think about backpedalling and I'd be skidding along quite merrily - an interesting wake up call first thing.
When I was a kid I used to do crazy dumb stuff, pull huge skids, crash a lot, etc. but now - even skidding is a technique I've seemingly forgotten to do well - just a different mindset when riding now I guess. I know how much it /can/ hurt to fall, and it's an ever present fear of hitting the ground that makes me overly cautious at times, tracks amplify that even more likely due to me breaking my wrist a couple years ago on them. Breaking my wrist was a massive inconvenience I'd really rather never experience again.
I also ride WAY further and WAY faster than I ever did when I was a kid, and in amongst a lot more traffic than I ever cared to play in when younger. At 27 I do feel my age a lot more, even in the last 4 years I've noticed a change... AIEEEEE!
As for CM, it'll be on rain, shine, sleet or snow. I'll probably make it.
PS, ******* cold out there this morning - a 15 degree temp. change to the negative overnight is just not cool. My street was dangerously slippy, to the point where I only had to think about backpedalling and I'd be skidding along quite merrily - an interesting wake up call first thing.
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.
hmm
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 42
Likes: 0
From: hamilton, ontario
science is ...eh ... interesting
Impaired anal sphincter function in professional cyclists.
Impaired anal sphincter function in professional cyclists.
Raving looney
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 2,482
Likes: 0
From: Toronto, ON, Canada
Bikes: 70s Leader Precision w/Shimano 600 (road), IRO Rob Roy (Fixed)
science is ...eh ... interesting
Impaired anal sphincter function in professional cyclists.
Impaired anal sphincter function in professional cyclists.

PS, I love my B-17s.
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
science is ...eh ... interesting
Impaired anal sphincter function in professional cyclists.
Impaired anal sphincter function in professional cyclists.
"Sphincter resting pressures"... I don't know how you could "rest" with some sort of device monitoring the ol' starfish. hehehe.



