Toronto Fixed
05-03-08 | 07:22 AM
freed psycho. RUN.
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Toronto
Bikes: Ironhorse Maverick 2004, 1970's handbuilt Raleigh fixed conversion
^^ interesting convo, sounds like you could prolly pull it off with the UVIP angle. for me, I have an uncle whos a private detective, he gets me what I need 
anyone need a wrench? my company liquidated yesterday.
anyone need a wrench? my company liquidated yesterday.
05-03-08 | 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
anyone out and about for coffee/ride/etc?
also: is anyone going to Tofu's race tonight?
also: is anyone going to Tofu's race tonight?
Last edited by somnambulant; 05-03-08 at 08:43 AM.
05-03-08 | 09:07 AM
Jonnys ilegitimate Father
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: toronto
Bikes: too many too list
05-03-08 | 09:26 AM
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)
where's Tofu's race at?
wes.. that 29'r was sick!!!
wes.. that 29'r was sick!!!
05-03-08 | 09:51 AM
track-fall
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He looked at me with judgy eyes. JUDGY!
On second look I realize my original post could have been interpreted as me yelling at him because he did something bad. I was just yelling "Hey Jeremy" or something to that effect.
JUDGY!
On second look I realize my original post could have been interpreted as me yelling at him because he did something bad. I was just yelling "Hey Jeremy" or something to that effect.
JUDGY!
05-03-08 | 10:33 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
05-03-08 | 10:44 AM
Don't smoke Mike
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 651
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From: Toronto
Bikes: monster island fixie, Fisher sugar, sexine conversion, OLMO Superlight
^^^ I'm off to Barrie(rock) tonight. I would def be riding!
05-03-08 | 10:56 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)
Yeah I'm going tonight, it's on rain or shine so bag-up 
Going to Hamilton, I've never gone straight in Burlington, but I've been out that way a few times - Lakeshore is just fine - lovely ride and not TOO busy if you leave early - just make sure you miss the mega-store mayhem times in Mississauga and you're set. Hwy5 (Bloor/Dundas) is also OK, but is a bit busier and could be a bit too far north/out of the way to be getting into Hamilton. (I think the closest I got was Peter's Corners or like around Waterford or whatever that town is at the top of the escarpment hill when I went to Cambridge).
Time to go hunt out some new rain pants, methinks. Stretching of the legs is needed.
Going to Hamilton, I've never gone straight in Burlington, but I've been out that way a few times - Lakeshore is just fine - lovely ride and not TOO busy if you leave early - just make sure you miss the mega-store mayhem times in Mississauga and you're set. Hwy5 (Bloor/Dundas) is also OK, but is a bit busier and could be a bit too far north/out of the way to be getting into Hamilton. (I think the closest I got was Peter's Corners or like around Waterford or whatever that town is at the top of the escarpment hill when I went to Cambridge).
Time to go hunt out some new rain pants, methinks. Stretching of the legs is needed.
05-03-08 | 11:21 AM
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i've got a veloflex pave yellow folder i've never used, and wont
(i've already got enough yellow tires with the michelins that are on my gt.)
i have never mounted it.
$20 if anyones interested?
05-03-08 | 11:23 AM
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)
hmmm I kinda need new tires come to think of it.
05-03-08 | 12:25 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
05-03-08 | 02:04 PM
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05-03-08 | 02:28 PM
No dice
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: St. Catharines, ON
Bikes: Univega Arrowpace Fixed Gear Conversion, 2007 Specialized Allez Triple, 2008 Surly Long Haul Trucker
That's my typical route from St. Catharines to Oakville. Never ridden all the way to Toronto, and I have only ever done it on my road bike.
05-03-08 | 06:12 PM
oOooo, five bucks
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 846
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From: Toronto, On
Bikes: Giant OCR touring(06), Norco Storm (05)
I WANT A PAIR!!!!!
IRO hubs.... any update? (i gots the money, i think, for black open pros, spokes, and then for it to be built, so im kinda excited... all i need is seatpost, bars, brake and headset and tubes for my tires)
[Edit] Damn i remembered more parts i need for my bike... gggrrrrrr
and how do you uninvite someone who invited them selves?blahblahblah... now i feel bad because i told them i didnt think it would be a great idea if they came
IRO hubs.... any update? (i gots the money, i think, for black open pros, spokes, and then for it to be built, so im kinda excited... all i need is seatpost, bars, brake and headset and tubes for my tires)
[Edit] Damn i remembered more parts i need for my bike... gggrrrrrr
and how do you uninvite someone who invited them selves?blahblahblah... now i feel bad because i told them i didnt think it would be a great idea if they came
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05-03-08 | 10:49 PM
In Velo Veritas
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Toronto
Bikes: Menonite black urbanite, probably enough spare parts to make anther one.
i know it's not you're style to yell at people in anger, friend.
05-03-08 | 10:50 PM
In Velo Veritas
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From: Toronto
Bikes: Menonite black urbanite, probably enough spare parts to make anther one.
05-03-08 | 11:32 PM
Raving looney
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From: Toronto, ON, Canada
Bikes: 70s Leader Precision w/Shimano 600 (road), IRO Rob Roy (Fixed)
Springtastic was fun, much better after party than Gutz had, props to Tofu and the checkpoint folk - not sure if anyone else from here did it, but cheers Keith! Sweet prizes too, Cycle Solutions and Under the Weather yeah!
Had a lot of fun, was overdressed as the rain stopped just in time - awesome race though, out of 15 starters came in 9th (out of 10 finishers though
)$10 pitchers =
"Danger Will Robinson, Danger, Danger!"
05-04-08 | 07:26 AM
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)
wooohooo! Sounds like fun.. I was snuggled on the couch watching movies with the kids and lovely wife.
I did just about get caught in the downpour yesterday... anyone get hit with that?
I did just about get caught in the downpour yesterday... anyone get hit with that?
05-04-08 | 08:21 AM
In Velo Veritas
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From: Toronto
Bikes: Menonite black urbanite, probably enough spare parts to make anther one.
think i just missed it. what time did it happen?
05-04-08 | 08:44 AM
Raving looney
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From: Toronto, ON, Canada
Bikes: 70s Leader Precision w/Shimano 600 (road), IRO Rob Roy (Fixed)
Yeah I caught it heading west on College at around 5:30/6pm last night - pretty brutal, the wind was blowing stuff sideways across College and it's cross streets - was glad I was coverd up, though my shoes got soaked (I bagged up for the race, but that was in vain).
05-04-08 | 09:53 AM
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i literally locked up and walked into sneaky dees about 2 minutes before the skies opened up.
05-04-08 | 10:03 AM
freed psycho. RUN.
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Toronto
Bikes: Ironhorse Maverick 2004, 1970's handbuilt Raleigh fixed conversion
boo missed it! I was around and about with some friends in town. Yay beer!
I have seen with my own eyes the most absolutely shredded BB ever. Ive never seen so many bearings cracked in half and pitted by chunks of twisted metal. The lesson this season: If you are going to hammer drops and trails, rivers and giant mudholes rain or shine, use a sealed casette, and clean that **** out once in a while.
Left on the list: new BB, truing and repacking rear wheel, front wheel, new groupset, and a headset overhaul. Whoooo!
I have seen with my own eyes the most absolutely shredded BB ever. Ive never seen so many bearings cracked in half and pitted by chunks of twisted metal. The lesson this season: If you are going to hammer drops and trails, rivers and giant mudholes rain or shine, use a sealed casette, and clean that **** out once in a while.
Left on the list: new BB, truing and repacking rear wheel, front wheel, new groupset, and a headset overhaul. Whoooo!
05-04-08 | 11:11 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
Once again I ask.. anyone out and about today?