Toronto Fixed
Clearout sale of Polly's - as seen on CL
Lots of items
sale starts Thursday february 28 at noon
til sunday march 2nd 8pm
Forms of payment
-CASH (is king)
-debit card
-credit card (visa and mastercard)
or
-possible partial trade
pollys recycle
1292 queen st east
416 461 4312
Theres something for everyone here. Books, Bikes, guitars, motorcycles, vhs, dvd, cds, toys, stuffed animals, clothing, courier bags.. etc
https://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp...y=CA&geodiff=1
Lots of items
sale starts Thursday february 28 at noon
til sunday march 2nd 8pm
Forms of payment
-CASH (is king)
-debit card
-credit card (visa and mastercard)
or
-possible partial trade
pollys recycle
1292 queen st east
416 461 4312
Theres something for everyone here. Books, Bikes, guitars, motorcycles, vhs, dvd, cds, toys, stuffed animals, clothing, courier bags.. etc
https://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp...y=CA&geodiff=1
In Velo Veritas
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From: Toronto
Bikes: Menonite black urbanite, probably enough spare parts to make anther one.
Raving looney
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From: Toronto, ON, Canada
Bikes: 70s Leader Precision w/Shimano 600 (road), IRO Rob Roy (Fixed)
Rode in from the east end today, never have I felt that uncomfortably cold - though once warmed up, only my toes/finger tips suffered - going down Kingston Rd. made my head /damn/ cold for a spell, I felt pretty ill at Coxwell/Dundas in fact, but that soon went away. Followed a messenger along Richmond for a couple blocks - big props to the guys out in this crap today - this mornings ride definitely struck me as out of my comfort zone.
I'll have to try and get a morning / evening routine going for stretching - some days, even only doing 40k I feel it in my legs, and I never got consistent with a routine. Thanks for all the tips guys.
I've never really been a competitive person, but I do want to run in some races this year. I plan on joining the Randonneur Ontario group for a few rides, for strengthening up and building stamina. Planning to race in Global Gutz and the CMWC events just to test my mettle. I'm under no illusions that I'm not so quick in the grand scheme of things, but as they say, riding against stronger/faster riders only makes you stronger/faster.
I want to get out and ride with you guys more. Hopefully the weather does turn around back upto 0C, if so, then I'll post up for a ride this weekend - I was thinking a loop around town and out to Port Credit and back just for some distance/change of scenery.
Boston - More than a feeling is an *awesome* track... I have a "Rock Anthems" CD with it on, and among others, so is Alice Coopers' Poison - more recent, but still a great song IMO
I may or may not have been listening to some T'Pau yesterday too *cough*
Oh yeah, and that version of Total Eclipse in Old School is awesome, I also really enjoy Will Ferrells' Dust in the Wind cover at Blues funeral. I'm a sucker for 70s rock.
I'll have to try and get a morning / evening routine going for stretching - some days, even only doing 40k I feel it in my legs, and I never got consistent with a routine. Thanks for all the tips guys.
I've never really been a competitive person, but I do want to run in some races this year. I plan on joining the Randonneur Ontario group for a few rides, for strengthening up and building stamina. Planning to race in Global Gutz and the CMWC events just to test my mettle. I'm under no illusions that I'm not so quick in the grand scheme of things, but as they say, riding against stronger/faster riders only makes you stronger/faster.
I want to get out and ride with you guys more. Hopefully the weather does turn around back upto 0C, if so, then I'll post up for a ride this weekend - I was thinking a loop around town and out to Port Credit and back just for some distance/change of scenery.
Boston - More than a feeling is an *awesome* track... I have a "Rock Anthems" CD with it on, and among others, so is Alice Coopers' Poison - more recent, but still a great song IMO
I may or may not have been listening to some T'Pau yesterday too *cough*
Oh yeah, and that version of Total Eclipse in Old School is awesome, I also really enjoy Will Ferrells' Dust in the Wind cover at Blues funeral. I'm a sucker for 70s rock.
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.
they were just speaking about the NAHMBS on cbc 1...
Jonnys ilegitimate Father
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 2,994
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From: toronto
Bikes: too many too list
Rode in from the east end today, never have I felt that uncomfortably cold - though once warmed up, only my toes/finger tips suffered - going down Kingston Rd. made my head /damn/ cold for a spell, I felt pretty ill at Coxwell/Dundas in fact, but that soon went away. Followed a messenger along Richmond for a couple blocks - big props to the guys out in this crap today - this mornings ride definitely struck me as out of my comfort zone.
I'll have to try and get a morning / evening routine going for stretching - some days, even only doing 40k I feel it in my legs, and I never got consistent with a routine. Thanks for all the tips guys.
I've never really been a competitive person, but I do want to run in some races this year. I plan on joining the Randonneur Ontario group for a few rides, for strengthening up and building stamina. Planning to race in Global Gutz and the CMWC events just to test my mettle. I'm under no illusions that I'm not so quick in the grand scheme of things, but as they say, riding against stronger/faster riders only makes you stronger/faster.
I want to get out and ride with you guys more. Hopefully the weather does turn around back upto 0C, if so, then I'll post up for a ride this weekend - I was thinking a loop around town and out to Port Credit and back just for some distance/change of scenery.
Boston - More than a feeling is an *awesome* track... I have a "Rock Anthems" CD with it on, and among others, so is Alice Coopers' Poison - more recent, but still a great song IMO
I may or may not have been listening to some T'Pau yesterday too *cough*
Oh yeah, and that version of Total Eclipse in Old School is awesome, I also really enjoy Will Ferrells' Dust in the Wind cover at Blues funeral. I'm a sucker for 70s rock.
I'll have to try and get a morning / evening routine going for stretching - some days, even only doing 40k I feel it in my legs, and I never got consistent with a routine. Thanks for all the tips guys.
I've never really been a competitive person, but I do want to run in some races this year. I plan on joining the Randonneur Ontario group for a few rides, for strengthening up and building stamina. Planning to race in Global Gutz and the CMWC events just to test my mettle. I'm under no illusions that I'm not so quick in the grand scheme of things, but as they say, riding against stronger/faster riders only makes you stronger/faster.
I want to get out and ride with you guys more. Hopefully the weather does turn around back upto 0C, if so, then I'll post up for a ride this weekend - I was thinking a loop around town and out to Port Credit and back just for some distance/change of scenery.
Boston - More than a feeling is an *awesome* track... I have a "Rock Anthems" CD with it on, and among others, so is Alice Coopers' Poison - more recent, but still a great song IMO
I may or may not have been listening to some T'Pau yesterday too *cough*
Oh yeah, and that version of Total Eclipse in Old School is awesome, I also really enjoy Will Ferrells' Dust in the Wind cover at Blues funeral. I'm a sucker for 70s rock.Don't smoke Mike
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Toronto
Bikes: monster island fixie, Fisher sugar, sexine conversion, OLMO Superlight

Anyone know anyone who rides bikes in Boston? I'm going to a conference in April. Still need to get to talking to your bro, Foo.
Does anyone (cam, wes) have a foot operated minitape transcription machine I could borrow? Apparently they are worth more than their weight in gold.
cab horn

Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 28,353
Likes: 31
From: Toronto
Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione
That Aquila went for $340 USD + Ship
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)
Yeah I checked into that, if need be I'll work a day at some place like Zap or something - but they (messmedia?) said I'd be cool (and it says on their site all are welcome). I'm not likely going to be anything near competitive, though I'm used to hauling weight/loads I'm just going to have fun and get myself immersed into all things bike.
Not Superstitious
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 578
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From: Toronto
Bikes: IRO Mark V Pro, IRO Mark V, Rocky Mountain Fusion
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)
Living in the opposite side of the city to her Mum definitely forces 'training' rides that way though 
I took her to pre-school this morning (in the east end), held her in one arm and rode my conversion, so she's ridden fixed technically now
Not so safe, but sidewalk riding her was faster than her walking speed, and it was quite chilly.I need a tag-a-long thing soon, as the trailer is fast becoming too small for her, but that opens up a lot of scary traffic/her grasping cycling problems in my mind.
FNG
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 2,313
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From: Toronto, ON
Bikes: 2008 IRO Angus, 2008 Jamis Exile 29er
cab horn

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From: Toronto
Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione
Banned.
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Not so much daily, but yeah - I haul her around when I have her over for visitation
Living in the opposite side of the city to her Mum definitely forces 'training' rides that way though 
I took her to pre-school this morning (in the east end), held her in one arm and rode my conversion, so she's ridden fixed technically now
Not so safe, but sidewalk riding her was faster than her walking speed, and it was quite chilly.
I need a tag-a-long thing soon, as the trailer is fast becoming too small for her, but that opens up a lot of scary traffic/her grasping cycling problems in my mind.
Living in the opposite side of the city to her Mum definitely forces 'training' rides that way though 
I took her to pre-school this morning (in the east end), held her in one arm and rode my conversion, so she's ridden fixed technically now
Not so safe, but sidewalk riding her was faster than her walking speed, and it was quite chilly.I need a tag-a-long thing soon, as the trailer is fast becoming too small for her, but that opens up a lot of scary traffic/her grasping cycling problems in my mind.
Must be the case or do you just prefer to disregard her personal welfare?
I'm sure she had on a helmet while you rode with her in your arms.
Raving looney
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From: Toronto, ON, Canada
Bikes: 70s Leader Precision w/Shimano 600 (road), IRO Rob Roy (Fixed)
Held feet first with skull dragging across the pavement, figured that was more efficient.
Oh, and cheers for that, - you should go buy yourself a choccy bar - I'm not personally into feeding trolls.
Oh, and cheers for that, - you should go buy yourself a choccy bar - I'm not personally into feeding trolls.
::3 o'clock roadblock::
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: reppin tha 416
Bikes: IRO jaimie roy
::3 o'clock roadblock::
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,563
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From: reppin tha 416
Bikes: IRO jaimie roy
Banned.
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Just calling it the way it is.
When I see motorists driving without a car seat I call them out on it.
I love my kids enough that they were never in a car without the proper child seat or on a bike without a helmet.
Accidents happen, and as a parent it is my responsibilty to prevent unnecessary injuries.
Riding, especially fixed, with a child in your arms is deserving of a Darwin award.
When I see motorists driving without a car seat I call them out on it.
I love my kids enough that they were never in a car without the proper child seat or on a bike without a helmet.
Accidents happen, and as a parent it is my responsibilty to prevent unnecessary injuries.
Riding, especially fixed, with a child in your arms is deserving of a Darwin award.
cab horn

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From: Toronto
Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione
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)
You'd be amazed at what a tag-a-long can do for a little-ings balance pre-two wheeler. My nephew used to get ridden around on one for ages going back and forth to school and such. Once time for his own bike came, seriously, I held the bike, pushed and he was off. His balance had been perfectly trained by the Tag-a-long.
FF.. how old is your daughter? Will she fit a bike seat for the time being?
FF.. how old is your daughter? Will she fit a bike seat for the time being?
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
Also: I saw this funny mug at ideal a year or two ago and totally forgot what it said. I kept looking at the mug-shelf when I'd go there, but I never saw it again. Today it returned! Apparently someone took it home and then returned it..
"I'm not grouchy.
I'm constipated."
So I says to Mable I says
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Bikes: '05 Urbanite Fixie, '06 Lemond Croix de Fer, '06 Jamis Dragon Pro, '07 IRO Bikeforums Track, '07 Planet-X Uncle John
Weight weenie much?
FNG
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From: Toronto, ON
Bikes: 2008 IRO Angus, 2008 Jamis Exile 29er
Those had better be kevlar spokes!
Grad Student for Hire
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From: Toronto
Bikes: 2006 Lemond Tourmalet; 198(?) Gardin mid-fixie conversion
Tibco == teh cheaters? Someone call the UCI!
cab horn

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