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Old 05-14-08, 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by shapelike
I think the whole "almost dying of cancer and having a ball lopped off" proved that point already ...
There's a joke in there about bouncing a cheque to the wrong person, I just don't have the balls to say it.
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Old 05-14-08, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Flimflam
I saw the guy riding the Yeti in the O-cup pics (who I now know is Pary thanks to Facebook/Wil ) this morning having an incident with an idiot driver - it never ceases! Heh.
This guy? That's Ted. Or do you mean a guy from another picture? I wouldn't want to have an incident with him! Raaaar!

The team has a deal with Yeti, so there are a lot of guys/gals riding them

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Originally Posted by jeremywhitehorn
by the way guys (and girls) - as you may know, i'm in the process of packing/moving and i'm trying to clear out some cycling stuff. i went through my closet today for the usual spring cleaning and goodwill donation gathering and i realized i have a pile of jerseys and caps that i'm never going to use. i'd rather they get used for their intended purpose so if anyone wants to take a jersey or two off my hands for nada please let me know. most will fit a tall skinny guy (mediums/larges) and are short sleeved. for instance i have an protour lotto-adecco jersey, some castellis, nalinis and at least one pair of brand new dickes double knee pants (good for rolling up or cutting off for knickers). shout if you're interested.
Just my size! Wicked awesome. Ill be happy to take a jersey or two off your hands . We shall meet yes?

By the by, anyone have an extra long seatpost? It says 30.8 on my WTB one, i need MIN three four inches longer to be comfy... I can likely settle for two inches longer too. This past weekend I almost blew out my trick knee from the Ironhorses terrible seat-height.

Yeah its a shortass frame, but it jumps like a rabbit.

And is anyone going to sprints?

(P.S. Hi guys, was on at-home vacation from all things work and computers.)
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Old 05-14-08, 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by somnambulant
This guy? That's Ted. Or do you mean a guy from another picture? I wouldn't want to have an incident with him! Raaaar!

The team has a deal with Yeti, so there are a lot of guys/gals riding them
Can't say for sure who it was, dressed up in commuter garb I didn't recognise them anyway #1747 was still on the bike from the event though. Nice looking ride, I'm starting to feel an itch to do some single track... after hearing you guys chat last night too... hmm

Sprints: I'll probably be there if they're on.
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Originally Posted by Flimflam
Can't say for sure who it was, dressed up in commuter garb I didn't recognise them anyway #1747 was still on the bike from the event though. Nice looking ride, I'm starting to feel an itch to do some single track... after hearing you guys chat last night too... hmm

Sprints: I'll probably be there if they're on.
1747 Pary Bell Darkhorse Flyers from Toronto

Hmm.. No idea who that is! I didn't realize Darkhorse had a team either... cool stuff. He was out on course at the same time as me, so he wouldn't be in any of my pictures.
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This guy, or at least it was this bike for sure.

Edit: ah yes, you posted already..
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Pary Bell is a good customer of the beaches CS store. He bought that Yeti from them and also bought my old Look. Wicked guy. I saw him after my race and snapped that pic, he looks like he is having too much fun for a race! haha! Where did you see him having an issue with a driver?
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Old 05-14-08, 01:33 PM
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Broadview/Danforth - he was heading south across Danforth - I was waiting to go East at the light - he looked over at me as if to say "did you see that ****?" but I didn't/couldn't offer anything heh.
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Old 05-14-08, 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Flimflam
Broadview/Danforth - he was heading south across Danforth - I was waiting to go East at the light - he looked over at me as if to say "did you see that ****?" but I didn't/couldn't offer anything heh.
Hahahah.. Mike and I were talking about the "commuter disgust look" just last night on our way home from the DSR.dirt ride. It's that really disappointed look while shaking your head.
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Old 05-14-08, 02:42 PM
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dear hiphop heads...watch this video.
bikes are dope.
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Old 05-14-08, 03:48 PM
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Mother Nature hates sprints! (please photoshop that for my entertainment!)
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Old 05-14-08, 05:16 PM
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Apparently I'd be happy with a full stable of bikes under the Planet-X/On-One brand umbrella:





The new Ti bikes are made by Lynskey. Unfortunately they're still at Lynskey prices too.
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Old 05-14-08, 05:39 PM
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*drools a little*






Open letter to mother nature

Dear *****,


Are you for real?






[Edit] Wait i think someone here posted something like this... still its funny
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Originally Posted by nerdsgirth
Mother Nature hates sprints! (please photoshop that for my entertainment!)
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Does anyone know if FedEx Ground is as bad as UPS Ground for getting gang-***** getting things across the border?
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Old 05-14-08, 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by somnambulant
Does anyone know if FedEx Ground is as bad as UPS Ground for getting gang-***** getting things across the border?





bahahahaha


"no...no..NOOOO I DONT WANNA DRIVE THE TRUCK PAST THE BORDER GUARDS.... they did stuff *shiver* terrible stuff *sob sob*..... if only i could stand up to them like the fedex guy" - The newbie UPS Driver
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Old 05-14-08, 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by somnambulant
Bwwwahhhahaha please tell me that is an original!
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Old 05-14-08, 07:03 PM
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Ok I'm a little slow... I just read the caption on that image above and it is hilarious.. Gotta make sure DrBenway sees that.
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Old 05-14-08, 07:03 PM
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As opposed to what, me actually finding an image that says "mother nature hates sprints" on it?
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My hero.
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Yep. Fedex is just as bad as UPS. I ordered a guitar headphone amp before they were available up here. It was worth all of $40. Fedex then sent me a bill for $20 for various fees. I am waiting on at least the 2nd notice before paying.
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Anyone have a moustach bar they can loan me? I want to give one a try to see if I like it.
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I feel GrEeEeAAAaaT!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6mAb3As6SU

edit: Chris, this one's for you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbvP7dT3Dx0
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Old 05-14-08, 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by somnambulant
ahahahaha - awesome

I'm off the bike from tomorrow, will be weird but I think a nice break, despite my resolve to take a bike to Ottawa, I just couldn't see myself riding there in one haul yet (one day this year I will try ). Also had a bit of an odd time adapting to the geared bike this morning... I dislike not having the backpedal ability
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