Toronto Fixed
04-03-08 | 02:53 PM
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
04-03-08 | 02:59 PM
Spazzy Member
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From: t.dot
Bikes: '05 marinoni delta, '86/87 bianchi sport s(e)x, ? kona ?, raleigh '71, specialized crossroads
men's small, as far as i can tell. i'll try posting pictures later.
wasn't me! although i could see it happening.
04-03-08 | 04:17 PM
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
I just threw the bike rack back onto my car to get us to the race on Saturday. I hope that didn't jinx anything, weather-wise. 
04-03-08 | 04:40 PM
Don't smoke, Mike.
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Toronto
Bikes: Devinci Tosca, IRO Rob Roy
That Cyclops looks like a contender for "Toronto Fixed" bike of the season.
04-03-08 | 04:43 PM
Don't smoke, Mike.
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From: Toronto
Bikes: Devinci Tosca, IRO Rob Roy
Today I big boy'd up and ordered my bike and some tires:
10 years later, I will have a mountain bike again.
10 years later, I will have a mountain bike again.
04-03-08 | 05:10 PM
current member
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From: Cph
Bikes: some- variety is good..
Tires are good.
Now you just need to scratch the frame up, and it will look like a real bike ;-)
Now you just need to scratch the frame up, and it will look like a real bike ;-)
04-03-08 | 05:37 PM
cab horn
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From: Toronto
Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione
Donut on Sunday = 13deg. Don't be a square.
https://www.thestar.com/fpLarge/video/409354
"The safety factor is uh... unsafe". That cracks me up every time.
https://www.thestar.com/fpLarge/video/409354
"The safety factor is uh... unsafe". That cracks me up every time.
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04-03-08 | 05:56 PM
::3 o'clock roadblock::
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From: reppin tha 416
Bikes: IRO jaimie roy
04-03-08 | 06:19 PM
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From: Toronto
Bikes: '08 Kona Dawg Deluxe and Miele Fixie Conversion
I have completed painting the fork and dropout. I masked off the crown to the best of my ability and gave the rest a sanding, prime, and about 6 light coats of automotive paint that I had matched at Robert Automotive on Dundas W. I haven't given them a clear coat. The paint still feels soft after a couple weeks of drying. I know a spraycan job won't last forever (or even a season) but for some reason I am hesitant of clear coating it, maybe because the original paint job is matte. Any thoughts? There are some more detailed pics on flikr https://flickr.com/photos/83074031@N0...7603875351187/
04-03-08 | 06:57 PM
cab horn
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What the... did you delete your reply Jet?
04-03-08 | 07:00 PM
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so, riding home on dundas today.
i was slightly behind a streetcar, around the same pace
and this van kept trying to push me into the curb
i stop when the streetcar doors open, and a car honks behind me
i turn around, and its a cop.
he tells me to move over, and pushes up between me and the streetcar,
he tells me that i have to let cars by when i'm riding
i told him i was trying to stay out of the gravel and glass
he told me i have to ride as close to teh curb as possible, no matter what is there
good to know the law is on my side when riding.
i was slightly behind a streetcar, around the same pace
and this van kept trying to push me into the curb
i stop when the streetcar doors open, and a car honks behind me
i turn around, and its a cop.
he tells me to move over, and pushes up between me and the streetcar,
he tells me that i have to let cars by when i'm riding
i told him i was trying to stay out of the gravel and glass
he told me i have to ride as close to teh curb as possible, no matter what is there
good to know the law is on my side when riding.
04-03-08 | 07:03 PM
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Are there safety meetings still?
04-03-08 | 07:16 PM
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04-03-08 | 07:29 PM
cab horn
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From: Toronto
Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione
04-03-08 | 07:29 PM
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
04-03-08 | 07:53 PM
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04-03-08 | 08:09 PM
Jonnys ilegitimate Father
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From: toronto
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In my experience it is extremely hard to sue for damages if there isn't an accident report from the cops. Any time you have an accident, and there is any chance of bike damage or injury, make sure to file a report with the cops. If it appears more serious or you are injured, ask for ambulance/paramedics to be called to the scene...this brings cops as well who then have to file a report.
04-03-08 | 08:11 PM
Jonnys ilegitimate Father
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From: toronto
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Moral of story...NEVER use your drivers license to identify yourself when pulled over on your bike.
04-03-08 | 08:20 PM
Jonnys ilegitimate Father
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so, riding home on dundas today.
i was slightly behind a streetcar, around the same pace
and this van kept trying to push me into the curb
i stop when the streetcar doors open, and a car honks behind me
i turn around, and its a cop.
he tells me to move over, and pushes up between me and the streetcar,
he tells me that i have to let cars by when i'm riding
i told him i was trying to stay out of the gravel and glass
he told me i have to ride as close to teh curb as possible, no matter what is there
good to know the law is on my side when riding.
i was slightly behind a streetcar, around the same pace
and this van kept trying to push me into the curb
i stop when the streetcar doors open, and a car honks behind me
i turn around, and its a cop.
he tells me to move over, and pushes up between me and the streetcar,
he tells me that i have to let cars by when i'm riding
i told him i was trying to stay out of the gravel and glass
he told me i have to ride as close to teh curb as possible, no matter what is there
good to know the law is on my side when riding.
04-03-08 | 09:32 PM
Don't smoke Mike
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From: Toronto
Bikes: monster island fixie, Fisher sugar, sexine conversion, OLMO Superlight
Ok. I'll bake the fork for a lil' while to harden the paint and then will take the time to clearcoat. I am a little worried about clear coat because I have read a tonne about it really running and sometimes even reacting poorly with your paint. It is best to match brands if you can I guess. Thanks for the input homies.
Operator, I'll hit the donut with you! oh wait... give me another week or two ;P I used to ride it a few years back when I had a road bike with a factory paint job.
04-04-08 | 05:25 AM
Don't smoke, Mike.
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From: Toronto
Bikes: Devinci Tosca, IRO Rob Roy
Refresh my memory, what are the parts going on the Cyclops again?
04-04-08 | 05:29 AM
Dances With Cars
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From: Toronto, Canada
Bikes: TBL Onyx Pro(ss converted), Pake SS (starting to look kinda pimped)
*stumbles into room holding coffee* huh? mornin'..rain? crap.. *shuffles off to shower*
04-04-08 | 05:41 AM
Raving looney
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From: Toronto, ON, Canada
Bikes: 70s Leader Precision w/Shimano 600 (road), IRO Rob Roy (Fixed)
Man I'm wiped, heh. We didn't start back to Toronto until 8:45 (from Oshawa), and my buddy isn't in nearly the same shape - so it took us a while. He decided to take the bus from Kingston Rd/Eglinton (to Greenwood/Danforth area) which was around 11:05 and by the time he got home, I'd already got to Dundas/University downtown. I got in around 12 and then had to have dinner... doh 
Glad I have that pass to bail me out, riding today would be tough on so little rest
I have my daughter this weekend though, so a nice fun relaxing weekend will be perfect! Looks dreary and miserable out so I think I'll take my beater out. Road bike clocked up 122km yesterday all said and done.
Glad I have that pass to bail me out, riding today would be tough on so little rest
I have my daughter this weekend though, so a nice fun relaxing weekend will be perfect! Looks dreary and miserable out so I think I'll take my beater out. Road bike clocked up 122km yesterday all said and done.
Last edited by Flimflam; 04-04-08 at 06:07 AM.
04-04-08 | 05:49 AM
Call me The Breeze
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From: Cooper Ontario
Bikes: 2004 Litespeed Siena, 1996 Litespeed Obed, 1992 Miele (unknown model), 1982 Meile Uno LS.
I agree with cavernmech on the driver's license thing. I don't carry ID. We won the war dammit!
04-04-08 | 06:43 AM
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basically i just asked him what would happen if i got a flat and fell in front of the van that was pushing me in to the curb.
thats when he said "just be safe" and drove away.