Toronto Fixed
06-28-08 | 08:46 PM
cab horn
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Toronto
Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione
Go buy a copy you cheapskate
06-28-08 | 08:48 PM
Don't smoke, Mike.
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 3,295
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From: Toronto
Bikes: Devinci Tosca, IRO Rob Roy
Don't be so hardcore. It has just as much relevance to weekend warriors/cat 16 racers as it does people who have to share the road w/ idiot motorists and other cyclists.
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06-28-08 | 08:49 PM
Don't smoke, Mike.
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 3,295
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From: Toronto
Bikes: Devinci Tosca, IRO Rob Roy
06-28-08 | 09:23 PM
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 228
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From: Toronto, ON
Bikes: '08 Kona JTS & Riviera (?) Sport converted Fixed Gear
Where does CM start? It passed me when I was on College, near Ossington--definitely surprised to see the large cop escort.
also, what are people's opinions of a silver stem with black bars/tape? I can't find any black quill stems, so I probably don't have any other choice (still have to check out that used parts place in Kensington)
also, what are people's opinions of a silver stem with black bars/tape? I can't find any black quill stems, so I probably don't have any other choice (still have to check out that used parts place in Kensington)
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06-28-08 | 09:26 PM
Shiftless bum
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 2,693
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From: Ottawa, Ontario
Bikes: Apollo fixed winter bike, Gazelle Cross, Baboe Cargo bike, Linskey Rouleur Road, Bridgestone Picnica, Tern C7, 2nd gen Strida
06-28-08 | 09:29 PM
Shiftless bum
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 2,693
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From: Ottawa, Ontario
Bikes: Apollo fixed winter bike, Gazelle Cross, Baboe Cargo bike, Linskey Rouleur Road, Bridgestone Picnica, Tern C7, 2nd gen Strida
Where does CM start? It passed me when I was on College, near Ossington--definitely surprised to see the large cop escort.
also, what are people's opinions of a silver stem with black bars/tape? I can't find any black quill stems, so I probably don't have any other choice (still have to check out that used parts place in Kensington)
also, what are people's opinions of a silver stem with black bars/tape? I can't find any black quill stems, so I probably don't have any other choice (still have to check out that used parts place in Kensington)
re: tape it looks friggin' marvelous. Discriminating riders like me use it. I find Parts Unknown is pretty slim on road bits.
06-28-08 | 09:35 PM
Spy Member
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Mississauga,On,Can.
Bikes: I have 2 of them,1 with fat tires & 1 with skinny tires & A Ninja 650
About 40 pages behind! Checking in saying hi & i have about 3 - 4 riding fixed here.
Also bummed about missing the big weekend kids will do it every time!
Also bummed about missing the big weekend kids will do it every time!
06-28-08 | 09:45 PM
Shiftless bum
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 2,693
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From: Ottawa, Ontario
Bikes: Apollo fixed winter bike, Gazelle Cross, Baboe Cargo bike, Linskey Rouleur Road, Bridgestone Picnica, Tern C7, 2nd gen Strida
Hey John. Nice to hear from you and good to hear you're keeping the faith in Kingston.
06-29-08 | 06:08 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
06-29-08 | 11:54 AM
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 228
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From: Toronto, ON
Bikes: '08 Kona JTS & Riviera (?) Sport converted Fixed Gear
does anybody think 48x16 is too high a gear ratio to use on your first FG? I've been using it for a week, and getting used to FG riding, but have had some serious pain in my right knee (and hip flexors oddly enough...) that makes me wonder if I should change to 48x18 or maybe 17.
any suggestions?
any suggestions?
06-29-08 | 12:06 PM
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)
anyone have an idea where I might find vectored (illustrator) logos for bike manufacturers?
Go Germany!
Go Germany!
06-29-08 | 12:15 PM
Successful alcoholic
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 981
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From: Toronto
How about encapsulated Postscript? I guess that is vectored, is it not?
https://www.brandsoftheworld.com/
https://www.brandsoftheworld.com/
06-29-08 | 12:17 PM
Call me The Breeze
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Cooper Ontario
Bikes: 2004 Litespeed Siena, 1996 Litespeed Obed, 1992 Miele (unknown model), 1982 Meile Uno LS.
06-29-08 | 02:10 PM
Shiftless bum
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 2,693
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From: Ottawa, Ontario
Bikes: Apollo fixed winter bike, Gazelle Cross, Baboe Cargo bike, Linskey Rouleur Road, Bridgestone Picnica, Tern C7, 2nd gen Strida
Following a recent "stuff" cull, I have three Tupperware Rough-tote containers with snap lids for to give away. Three sizes ~ 38, 53 and 68 l capacities.
06-29-08 | 02:55 PM
oOooo, five bucks
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 846
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From: Toronto, On
Bikes: Giant OCR touring(06), Norco Storm (05)
does anybody think 48x16 is too high a gear ratio to use on your first FG? I've been using it for a week, and getting used to FG riding, but have had some serious pain in my right knee (and hip flexors oddly enough...) that makes me wonder if I should change to 48x18 or maybe 17.
any suggestions?
any suggestions?
I run the same, its a 3:1 ratio which can be kinda steep at times but i haven't had any issues with it yet.
Going smaller will make your spin better. I'm going to change to a smaller gear when i get home.
06-29-08 | 04:02 PM
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Kitchener, ON
Bikes: 1994 Proctor Townsend Reynolds 753, TT S3 True North, Kona Major Jake, Kona Honky Tonk, Marinoni Puima, Cannondale BBU
Took a break from writing my search engine to ride around town: down to sweet pete's for some lube, then to Urbane for new gloves, and finally over to CT to see if they had my new front wheel yet; CT was closed, though. I then headed down to T&T, got some groceries and headed back home. What a kick ass day for riding - its just beautiful out there.
06-29-08 | 04:28 PM
oOooo, five bucks
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From: Toronto, On
Bikes: Giant OCR touring(06), Norco Storm (05)
why would someone want a 3x over a 2x laced wheel?
Is the difference just stiffness and strength? (i would guess 2x would be slightly lighter, but not noticeably)
Is the difference just stiffness and strength? (i would guess 2x would be slightly lighter, but not noticeably)
06-29-08 | 04:36 PM
Spy Member
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Mississauga,On,Can.
Bikes: I have 2 of them,1 with fat tires & 1 with skinny tires & A Ninja 650
06-29-08 | 04:37 PM
Spy Member
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 1,172
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From: Mississauga,On,Can.
Bikes: I have 2 of them,1 with fat tires & 1 with skinny tires & A Ninja 650
does anybody think 48x16 is too high a gear ratio to use on your first FG? I've been using it for a week, and getting used to FG riding, but have had some serious pain in my right knee (and hip flexors oddly enough...) that makes me wonder if I should change to 48x18 or maybe 17.
any suggestions?
any suggestions?
I run a 48 –18 I like.
06-29-08 | 06:24 PM
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
does anybody think 48x16 is too high a gear ratio to use on your first FG? I've been using it for a week, and getting used to FG riding, but have had some serious pain in my right knee (and hip flexors oddly enough...) that makes me wonder if I should change to 48x18 or maybe 17.
any suggestions?
any suggestions?
But yeah, your seat might have to come up. Knee injuries are horrendous to deal with, so please, get it sorted asap, so you don't regret it later. Quick rule of thumb for seat-height: when seated on your saddle your heel should just graze your pedal at it's lowest (ie. 6:00) point. That should get it in roughly the right area... obviously it's just a rule of thumb and not an exact science.
...baaahahahahahaha
Dude, you have no idea how wrong you are.
It's not like we're 20. Our friends call us The Baby Haters.
06-29-08 | 06:37 PM
cab horn
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From: Toronto
Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione
06-29-08 | 06:42 PM
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 2,032
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From: Kitchener, ON
Bikes: 1994 Proctor Townsend Reynolds 753, TT S3 True North, Kona Major Jake, Kona Honky Tonk, Marinoni Puima, Cannondale BBU
06-29-08 | 07:39 PM
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