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07-02-08 | 05:32 PM

#41076

2wheelsgood

Senior Member

Joined: Jan 2007

Posts: 646

Likes: 1

From: Toronto

Bikes: '08 Marinoni Pista, '05 specialized langster(RIP), '06 norco kokanee(RIP), '05 norco charger(RIP),'08 surly steamroller, surly big dummy coming soon!

curbside has complete steamrollers. the soma delancey is pretty nice too. the geometry is pretty relaxed and it has chrome lugs on the headtube if you're into that kinda thing

07-02-08 | 05:54 PM

#41077

shapelike

Don't smoke, Mike.

Joined: Oct 2006

Posts: 3,295

Likes: 0

From: Toronto

Bikes: Devinci Tosca, IRO Rob Roy

Quote:

Originally Posted by jet sanchEz

Anyone here ride a Surly SteamRoller? I have seen them go for pretty cheap on eBay recently and I kinda want something steel again. The Soma Rush also looks nice...

We have some at Cycle Therapy if you want to come in for a test ride ... but you have to show up on Wednesday or Friday between 4-6pm so I can confirm that you are in fact real and not just a forums bot.

07-02-08 | 07:05 PM

#41078

somnambulant

So I says to Mable I says

Joined: Jul 2005

Posts: 4,947

Likes: 0

From: Toronto

Bikes: '05 Urbanite Fixie, '06 Lemond Croix de Fer, '06 Jamis Dragon Pro, '07 IRO Bikeforums Track, '07 Planet-X Uncle John

Quote:

Originally Posted by jet sanchEz

Anyone here ride a Surly SteamRoller? I have seen them go for pretty cheap on eBay recently and I kinda want something steel again. The Soma Rush also looks nice...

I saw a white Soma Rush at Mighty Riders in Vancouver a couple of weeks ago and it was a beaut.

07-02-08 | 07:06 PM

#41079

operator

cab horn

Joined: Jun 2004

Posts: 28,353

Likes: 30

From: Toronto

Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2wheelsgood

what kind of extravagance comes with a $15 tube? does it heal itself like T2000 when it's wounded?

Polyurethane, almost as fast as latex without the excessive air loss.

07-02-08 | 07:45 PM

#41080

cavit8

Shiftless bum

Joined: Apr 2004

Posts: 2,693

Likes: 1

From: Ottawa, Ontario

Bikes: Apollo fixed winter bike, Gazelle Cross, Baboe Cargo bike, Linskey Rouleur Road, Bridgestone Picnica, Tern C7, 2nd gen Strida

And they're green! That's almost as cool as soap you can see through.

07-02-08 | 07:57 PM

#41081

2wheelsgood

Senior Member

Joined: Jan 2007

Posts: 646

Likes: 1

From: Toronto

Bikes: '08 Marinoni Pista, '05 specialized langster(RIP), '06 norco kokanee(RIP), '05 norco charger(RIP),'08 surly steamroller, surly big dummy coming soon!

yeah, those would be awesome if you could get clear tires

07-02-08 | 08:21 PM

#41082

Flimflam

Raving looney

Joined: Jul 2006

Posts: 2,482

Likes: 0

From: Toronto, ON, Canada

Bikes: 70s Leader Precision w/Shimano 600 (road), IRO Rob Roy (Fixed)

Quote:

Originally Posted by kergin

I'd gape for you baby.

Lovin' it...

07-02-08 | 08:25 PM

#41083

Danhalen

Senior Member

Joined: Sep 2006

Posts: 1,025

Likes: 0

From: Toronto

Bikes: Urbanite Road Bike, Mielle Fixed Gear Conversion, Vintage Lejeune Track Bike

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2wheelsgood

yeah, those would be awesome if you could get clear tires

I love you

07-02-08 | 08:28 PM

#41084

Danhalen

Senior Member

Joined: Sep 2006

Posts: 1,025

Likes: 0

From: Toronto

Bikes: Urbanite Road Bike, Mielle Fixed Gear Conversion, Vintage Lejeune Track Bike

I am soon going to be the proud owner of one of these:

I can't wait!

07-02-08 | 09:27 PM

#41085

2wheelsgood

Senior Member

Joined: Jan 2007

Posts: 646

Likes: 1

From: Toronto

Bikes: '08 Marinoni Pista, '05 specialized langster(RIP), '06 norco kokanee(RIP), '05 norco charger(RIP),'08 surly steamroller, surly big dummy coming soon!

Quote:

Originally Posted by operator

almost as fast as latex without the excessive air loss.

latex usually slows me down. i have to agree about the air loss though

07-02-08 | 09:43 PM

#41086

fixedude

Fix Turns My Crank

Joined: Apr 2005

Posts: 501

Likes: 0

From: Land of the Rising Sun

Quote:

Originally Posted by jet sanchEz

Anyone here ride a Surly SteamRoller? I have seen them go for pretty cheap on eBay recently and I kinda want something steel again. The Soma Rush also looks nice...

"here"...

...as in an ex-pat on the t.o. thread? yes.

...as in someone in t.o. that could let you test ride theirs? no.

07-02-08 | 09:54 PM

#41087

kergin

Senior Member

Joined: Aug 2005

Posts: 2,032

Likes: 1

From: Kitchener, ON

Bikes: 1994 Proctor Townsend Reynolds 753, TT S3 True North, Kona Major Jake, Kona Honky Tonk, Marinoni Puima, Cannondale BBU

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danhalen

I am soon going to be the proud owner of one of these:

I can't wait!

That thing is ******** beautiful, and because you likely got it for next to nothing, I want you to attach a rack and commute on it through winter 2008/9.

07-02-08 | 10:16 PM

#41088

operator

cab horn

Joined: Jun 2004

Posts: 28,353

Likes: 30

From: Toronto

Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione

Quote:

Originally Posted by kergin

That thing is ******** beautiful, and because you likely got it for next to nothing, I want you to attach a rack and commute on it through winter 2008/9.

And put some deep v's on it. K thx.

07-02-08 | 10:16 PM

#41089

gutbucket

Oddjob Cassanova

Joined: Dec 2007

Posts: 80

Likes: 0

From: Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada

Bikes: 2005 Specialized Sirrus Hybrid, Unpedigreed steel frame fixie conversion (Force Disorder Pump), Pugeot UO9 fixed conversion (Red Menace). Lots of parts scattered about garage.

POS Alert...

The Bike I'm lovin' more than I oughta...
A Raleigh Record that has become the receptacle for orphaned parts from other builds.
put together and locked up at work just for rides in TO.
63 gear inches turning out to be near perfect for messing about in my lunch hour.
Pardon my indulgence whilst I share some pictures taken today.

Dave

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07-02-08 | 10:20 PM

#41090

operator

cab horn

Joined: Jun 2004

Posts: 28,353

Likes: 30

From: Toronto

Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione

Man one of those pics almost looks fake from the way the bike stands out from the background.

07-02-08 | 10:36 PM

#41091

gutbucket

Oddjob Cassanova

Joined: Dec 2007

Posts: 80

Likes: 0

From: Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada

Bikes: 2005 Specialized Sirrus Hybrid, Unpedigreed steel frame fixie conversion (Force Disorder Pump), Pugeot UO9 fixed conversion (Red Menace). Lots of parts scattered about garage.

Quote:

Originally Posted by operator

Man one of those pics almost looks fake from the way the bike stands out from the background.

Guaranteed authentic...or your monkey back.

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07-02-08 | 10:38 PM

#41092

gutbucket

Oddjob Cassanova

Joined: Dec 2007

Posts: 80

Likes: 0

From: Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada

Bikes: 2005 Specialized Sirrus Hybrid, Unpedigreed steel frame fixie conversion (Force Disorder Pump), Pugeot UO9 fixed conversion (Red Menace). Lots of parts scattered about garage.

And if'n you're interested, I'll ask if we're gettin' rid of the Ampex 1" reel to reel VTR's in the background.

07-02-08 | 10:39 PM

#41093

operator

cab horn

Joined: Jun 2004

Posts: 28,353

Likes: 30

From: Toronto

Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione

www.tofixd.com

fixed

07-02-08 | 10:56 PM

#41094

Danhalen

Senior Member

Joined: Sep 2006

Posts: 1,025

Likes: 0

From: Toronto

Bikes: Urbanite Road Bike, Mielle Fixed Gear Conversion, Vintage Lejeune Track Bike

Quote:

Originally Posted by kergin

That thing is ******** beautiful, and because you likely got it for next to nothing, I want you to attach a rack and commute on it through winter 2008/9.

HA yeah right. Because I'm getting it for next to nothing, the resale value is important to me.

I am going to swap some stuff out though for reals. The saddle has to go it's a ballcrusher. I'm putting on a standard SLR. Also, I'm not a big fan of the bars that come stock on it. I'm to swap them out for some Dedas. I'm also going to swap out the FS(hit)A cranks for Dura Ace. Nokon housing would be badass. Other possible mod is swapping out the no setback seatpost for a normal seatpost. With that straight one, I'll probably have my saddle jammed way way back. I'd like to hand build some dura ace hubs to some open pros for a hand built wheel set eventually as well.

07-02-08 | 11:00 PM

#41095

duppy.conqueror

::3 o'clock roadblock::

Joined: Aug 2006

Posts: 1,563

Likes: 0

From: reppin tha 416

Bikes: IRO jaimie roy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danhalen

I am soon going to be the proud owner of one of these:

I can't wait!

wow! that 'ish is off tha chain!

07-02-08 | 11:05 PM

#41096

operator

cab horn

Joined: Jun 2004

Posts: 28,353

Likes: 30

From: Toronto

Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione

Pro deal pro deal pro deal!

07-03-08 | 06:30 AM

#41097

2wheelsgood

Senior Member

Joined: Jan 2007

Posts: 646

Likes: 1

From: Toronto

Bikes: '08 Marinoni Pista, '05 specialized langster(RIP), '06 norco kokanee(RIP), '05 norco charger(RIP),'08 surly steamroller, surly big dummy coming soon!

Quote:

Originally Posted by operator

www.tofixd.com

fixed

did you pass the screening process? what'd they make you do? trackstand on a dime or something?