Toronto Fixed
07-03-08 | 08:26 AM
Dances With Cars
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From: Toronto, Canada
Bikes: TBL Onyx Pro(ss converted), Pake SS (starting to look kinda pimped)
the no set back SP 27.2 perchance? SWEET RIDE Dan!!
07-03-08 | 09:27 AM
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From: Toronto
Bikes: Trek 330 conversion 44/15
07-03-08 | 10:18 AM
So I says to Mable I says
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Why bother? I'd rather use a public forum that allows for people to lurk and eventually join in on the posting/fun. Having a private forum with an 'application' would greatly reduce that.
Plus, yeah, nearly 1650 pages in it seems wrong to abandon this thread.
Yes, you would. The best part is that the fancier the bike you buy, the huger the discount percentage off retail. It'd be stupid NOT to buy the SL version!
Plus, yeah, nearly 1650 pages in it seems wrong to abandon this thread.
07-03-08 | 10:31 AM
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[QUOTE=somnambulant;6993858]Why bother? I'd rather use a public forum that allows for people to lurk and eventually join in on the posting/fun. Having a private forum with an 'application' would greatly reduce that.
Plus, yeah, nearly 1650 pages in it seems wrong to abandon this thread.
Thanks for the segue I don't post much here but enjoy reading for the perspectives on urban riding! Plus, I was going to ask if anyone here knows a messenger that rides a geared KHS. Yesterday that guy went all in, head to head in a game of chicken against a bus in the northbound diamond lane on Bay near Gerrard, and won. Bus driver hit the brakes hard. Normally I always contradict knee-jerk opinions from motorists about renegade cyclists because by and large the cyclist usually finds a legitimate gap in the traffic, but this move really took the cake. I have never seen anything like it.
Plus, yeah, nearly 1650 pages in it seems wrong to abandon this thread.
Thanks for the segue I don't post much here but enjoy reading for the perspectives on urban riding! Plus, I was going to ask if anyone here knows a messenger that rides a geared KHS. Yesterday that guy went all in, head to head in a game of chicken against a bus in the northbound diamond lane on Bay near Gerrard, and won. Bus driver hit the brakes hard. Normally I always contradict knee-jerk opinions from motorists about renegade cyclists because by and large the cyclist usually finds a legitimate gap in the traffic, but this move really took the cake. I have never seen anything like it.
07-03-08 | 10:32 AM
::3 o'clock roadblock::
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From: reppin tha 416
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ya man i applied when i saw it cause I thought someone from here made that site...but whateva... i prefer here!
07-03-08 | 10:33 AM
Don't smoke, Mike.
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*fingers crossed for test ride action*
07-03-08 | 10:58 AM
Shiftless bum
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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
Yes, we get enough new folks here to warrant keeping this thread running and lurkers abound, I'm sure. Although I did sign up to check it out, I'm less inclined to make any real contribution to it. Besides, all the cool people are already here.
07-03-08 | 11:03 AM
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Agreed. I like the idea of new people coming into the fold (I'm still really ****ing new compared to a lot of people who've been posing here for a couple YEARS), and lurking a public forum is a great way to glean helpful information without having to double post stuff in multiple locations. Plus, this forum already rocks so why switch it up, right?
07-03-08 | 11:10 AM
::3 o'clock roadblock::
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From: reppin tha 416
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OT: Metal Gear solid 4 is pure badness
07-03-08 | 11:10 AM
Don't smoke, Mike.
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Maybe Rob's just feeling like he needs a back-up forum after his recent bannage.
I'm fine w/ the thread we have. BF.net pulls in a lot of people to begin with and I think that's an easy way for new riders not "in the know" yet to find the rest of the Toronto locals. If a new site was started, how would you go about advertising it to people? "toronto fixed gear" (sans quotes) doesn't return this thread with any efficiency so if someone wants to get their SEO on with a new domain maybe that would make it a more viable option.
I'm fine w/ the thread we have. BF.net pulls in a lot of people to begin with and I think that's an easy way for new riders not "in the know" yet to find the rest of the Toronto locals. If a new site was started, how would you go about advertising it to people? "toronto fixed gear" (sans quotes) doesn't return this thread with any efficiency so if someone wants to get their SEO on with a new domain maybe that would make it a more viable option.
07-03-08 | 11:18 AM
Grad Student for Hire
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From: Toronto
Bikes: 2006 Lemond Tourmalet; 198(?) Gardin mid-fixie conversion
Agreed. I like the idea of new people coming into the fold (I'm still really ****ing new compared to a lot of people who've been posing here for a couple YEARS), and lurking a public forum is a great way to glean helpful information without having to double post stuff in multiple locations. Plus, this forum already rocks so why switch it up, right?
07-03-08 | 11:27 AM
Don't smoke, Mike.
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07-03-08 | 11:36 AM
Don't smoke Mike
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Bikes: monster island fixie, Fisher sugar, sexine conversion, OLMO Superlight
Who set it up? (the new site?) oh rob?
07-03-08 | 11:46 AM
Raving looney
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From: Toronto, ON, Canada
Bikes: 70s Leader Precision w/Shimano 600 (road), IRO Rob Roy (Fixed)
Paging Dr. Freud! lol
I signed up, but as there's little action there and this place is what it is, I'd still come here anyway so *shrug* I also thought the closed registration process was a bit odd/elitist.
Watched Breaking Away last night, quite fun even with the terrible acting in places SS with only a coaster brake looked like danger, though
I signed up, but as there's little action there and this place is what it is, I'd still come here anyway so *shrug* I also thought the closed registration process was a bit odd/elitist.
Watched Breaking Away last night, quite fun even with the terrible acting in places
SS with only a coaster brake looked like danger, though
07-03-08 | 12:11 PM
So I says to Mable I says
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07-03-08 | 12:20 PM
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so basically everyone is saying if it ain't broke don't "fix" it?
eh?
eh?.......
no?
in with the pun before dan!
eh?
eh?.......
no?
in with the pun before dan!
07-03-08 | 12:26 PM
So I says to Mable I says
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07-03-08 | 12:30 PM
Me talk pretty one day.
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Let's see ... okay, apparently I've been around longer than I thought.
*shudder*
*shudder*
07-03-08 | 12:38 PM
In Velo Veritas
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aren't the somas (rush) made with 631 tubes? that would be a selling point if i were in the market for a new frame.
07-03-08 | 12:39 PM
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07-03-08 | 12:49 PM
In Velo Veritas
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meeeeeeoooowww!!
07-03-08 | 12:53 PM
In Velo Veritas
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07-03-08 | 01:44 PM
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07-03-08 | 01:46 PM
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Yeah I think it is called the "P6" or something. It's kind of weird that when the R3's came with FSA seatposts, they had a reasonable amount of setback. When we started shipping 'em with Syntace posts, all of a sudden no setback. It does make a difference! I guess it's a preference thing anyway riding style/bike fit/saddle choice etc.