If you're serious about this I'd help out. As much as I like the look of no brakes, unless you've got a bike for polo or are always in a park I think that brakes needs to be on a bike even if it's just for emergencies.

Yup. I just put on a front brake in April because of these guys----they freak me out and I've nearly been run over as a pedestrian on two occasions by guys running fixed but having no idea how to ride.

There are also tons of SS bikes with only a front brake, which is suicidal to me.

I don't want to sound like an old man but these guys are really giving cyclists a bad name (or worse, depending on your point of view).

Thanks for the cog update.

Dirt drops for Tomacing it. Thats if she has barcons and cantis already. End of my help here.

edit: I think Cyclepath has some small frames fairly cheap, when I go for my walk with Carson I'll take a peek.

yeah, don't like that at all. i think an education campaign would be effective if you could convince these guys just how cool it is to ride with a front brake or you feet secured. i think the front brake-only-freewheel irks me more (even if it's less dangerous) because it's trying to look like a fixed gear.

brainstorm: get one of the boutiques on queen w to start selling clips/straps with skate shoes/sneakers as a "fixed gear package". a bit hipsterific I know, but it may solve a problem...

how much are the dingles, mike?

so this brooks flyer champion that i got yesterday.... so comfy!
its amazing how much road noise (especially riding an aluminum frame) that the springs absorb

downside is its noticeably heavier.

i broke a pint glass into a thousand shards and dropped it (and it's beer contents) all over my keyboard yesterday now some of the keys stick and it smells like a brewery in here...

hey - i just bought one last week too. i like how the springs are stiff enough to just absorb some bumps as you say but not won't bounce when you don't want it to. where did you pick it up?

it was on craigslist used, just cheap enough to be an easy impulse buy.

totally inspired by the photos of yours.

going to try to build a bike around this saddle, and the 22"x15"x9" wald basket i have.

$60 for Joe Blows, $50 after the "Toronto Fixed" discount.

Been there, suggested that - they're too wide for her, unfortunately. Thanks for asking around.

I love italian bikes

forget the expensive bianchis or any of the other expensive bikes. I just loved the beaters that are kicking around, 3 gear (what i want) the brakes pull on the rim, so no cables, just bars and hinges... they are soo amazing. I dont know why, but i love the old beat up oldskool bikes here. But mainly i love the bar/brake combos.



SO today i get a call from my agent in Toronto (you have no idea how weird it is to say "my agent") saying happy birthday, and then he says "i love your blog"... now my blog will end up on there website lol (must keep it PG)






Im trying to get my bike sent over to me here in milan. but i need a couple things, i was wondering if i could get someone at a bike shop help me out... im looking for a bike box (the cardboard one), some pedals with cages+straps (i dont know **** about them) and a 45 tooth chain ring (130 bcd, and not too expensive)... My parents want me to find a store that has all this **** in stock so they can go and buy+pick it up in one go. any help would be amazing. I'll bring you an Italian beer if you can help me out.

What agency are you with?

I know Fetish has obsession small frames on sale for 100 right now.

I can do all that, but the 130bcd ring I have is a 46t. If that works, we are at 106 harbord.

https://theclimb.blogs.nytimes.com/

A blog on the NY Times about a guy who is going to do a mountain stage of the Tour in July.

Hey all - we're looking for some blinged/sexy/interesting bikes to use during the Bicycle Film Festival. Just using them as like advertising in some shop windows. They will 100% be safe and sound and we will give full credit and tickets to the owners. If you're a shop this is a crazy good opportunity for free advertising or, if you're looking to sell a crazy nice bike - this would be a way for it to be seen. We'd need it from like June 10 - 22.

sean at bicyclefilmfestival.com

Just from reading this crazy professional sounding ad I can tell that any bike would be like, super safe in your hands. As soon as my gold nitto stem comes in and i can get this pesky bar tape off i'll holla atcha!

Hm, good point. I guess it was a little off the cuff, however this forum is a little casual as well.

More information:

The Bicycle Film Festival returns for the second year in Toronto. Our screenings will be held once again at the Royal, with an art opening at Studio Gallery. Check out www.bicyclefilmfestival.com and www.studio.to.

We are joining up with a bunch of shoppes to help spread the word about the fest as well as bikes in general. Basically, we're taking over the front display, mixing together the shop's goods and a bike to match. For instance: A shoe store will have a track bike whereas a 'suit' store we're pairing up with will have an art bike done by the festival director, Benny Zenga.

We had some stores sell-out on us (meaning they sold the bikes already) so I was hoping that some shop I am not too familiar with would want to get exposure and put together a real nice display. Oh, the shops are all Queen W and Trinity Bellwoods area. I really think it's going to look neat and I'd be heartbroken if this doesn't work out. We're honestly all stand up guys and girls (Matt and Ryan, of the board, have been awesome in helping prepare) and would treat the bikes better than our own.

You can always call me: 416.856.5795 my name is Sean Corcoran. Or just post more mocking comments

You popped out of retirement to troll?

Oh again! One store really wants to have a Penny Farthing in the window. Anyone know where I can find one?

boredom besets me like a pack of wild hounds on a bloody fox.

Hey Sean
I think I emailed you last week or something with helping volunteer with the BFF, PM me if you're still looking for volunteers

YES! Thank you for reminding me. I am just starting to put all the volunteers together and will definitely be in touch pronto.

Also in the Queen W and Trinity Bellwoods area, home to once "super-safe" bikes.. coincidence?


In all seriousness, this sounds like an interesting project for promoting the BFF.. hope it goes well for you Sean.