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07-05-08 | 07:26 PM

#41226

operator

cab horn

Joined: Jun 2004

Posts: 28,353

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From: Toronto

Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione

Quote:

Originally Posted by kergin

I enjoy the Deathare answer: buy NJS stuff if you need cheap gear.

Rofl.

Yeah deathhare. He's right on a lot of stuff /sarcasm

Like a locked wheel stops faster than one that isn't.

07-05-08 | 07:26 PM

#41227

Jabba Degrassi

FNG

Joined: Nov 2007

Posts: 2,313

Likes: 0

From: Toronto, ON

Bikes: 2008 IRO Angus, 2008 Jamis Exile 29er

Quote:

Originally Posted by somnambulant

Exactly.. I don't think it really speaks to the quality of the part, just that it meets the organizing body's specifications -- which I wouldn't assume means it's "good" necessarily (or bad, for that matter).

Analogy to 'cross: The UCI says that cyclocross bikes can't have disc brakes... are canti's "better" than discs? or vice versa? I think it depends on what your own preferences/needs are, but a cx bike with discs automatically isn't UCI-legal.

That's true, but on the other hand, with the large number of skinny white hipsters moving to Japan and racing Keirin these days, it sort of makes sense to go fully-NJS the first time so you don't need to re-buy any components down the road.

07-05-08 | 07:35 PM

#41228

operator

cab horn

Joined: Jun 2004

Posts: 28,353

Likes: 30

From: Toronto

Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione

Quote:

Originally Posted by somnambulant

Analogy to 'cross: The UCI says that cyclocross bikes can't have disc brakes... are canti's "better" than discs? or vice versa? I think it depends on what your own preferences/needs are, but a cx bike with discs automatically isn't UCI-legal.

Excellent comparison

07-05-08 | 07:41 PM

#41229

aMull

Senior Member

Joined: Aug 2006

Posts: 1,779

Likes: 0

From: Toronto

Bikes: Leader 735TR 09 58cm 46/17

Quote:

Originally Posted by jet sanchEz

People suck.

I was riding along last night in front of the Drake and I got this:

****polisher-in-car: GET ON THE SIDEWALK!

I was really tempted to kick his side mirror as I passed him 20 seconds later. I would have gotten away with it as traffic was packed but karma-wise, I would have been pooched. Pissed me off though.

Are they easy to break? Anyone done it? You would get instant karma if they aren't though

Last edited by aMull; 07-05-08 at 08:26 PM.

07-05-08 | 07:41 PM

#41230

somnambulant

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

Speaking of unnecessary bike dingdongs and cyclocross braking, I want these badly: https://www.bikeradar.com/gallery/art...er-16035?img=4

Quote:

Originally Posted by aMull

Are they easy to brake? Anyone done it? You would get instant karma if they aren't though

Also speaking of 'brakes', it's spelled B-R-E-A-K

07-05-08 | 07:49 PM

#41231

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

07-05-08 | 07:50 PM

#41232

operator

cab horn

Joined: Jun 2004

Posts: 28,353

Likes: 30

From: Toronto

Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione

Quote:

Originally Posted by somnambulant

Also speaking of 'brakes', it's spelled B-R-E-A-K

Man somnambulant is on a roll tonight.

07-05-08 | 10:30 PM

#41233

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 aMull

Are they easy to break? Anyone done it? You would get instant karma if they aren't though

The one that I punched after a d0uchetard flicked a cigarette in my face exploded nicely.

Also,

1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRuNxHqwazs
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-3qncy5Qfk

07-05-08 | 10:52 PM

#41234

jeremywhitehorn

In Velo Veritas

Joined: Jan 2006

Posts: 3,013

Likes: 0

From: Toronto

Bikes: Menonite black urbanite, probably enough spare parts to make anther one.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cavit8

Unlike prick.

we're certainly not escaped mental patients...i'm jerry sizzler and this is my sister....jerry....sizzzler!

07-05-08 | 10:55 PM

#41235

jeremywhitehorn

In Velo Veritas

Joined: Jan 2006

Posts: 3,013

Likes: 0

From: Toronto

Bikes: Menonite black urbanite, probably enough spare parts to make anther one.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jet sanchEz

i usually avoid commuting home on king/queen streets on weekend nights as the opportunity of hitting a pedestrian whilst they hop into a cab is too great.

07-06-08 | 05:37 AM

#41236

shapelike

Don't smoke, Mike.

Joined: Oct 2006

Posts: 3,295

Likes: 0

From: Toronto

Bikes: Devinci Tosca, IRO Rob Roy

My mom noticed our dog eyeing up the kids a few yards down in their kiddie pool, so she got the dog a pool of her own. Apparently the dog absolutely loves having pool parties. I found this photo of my dog randomly hanging out in a kiddie pool hilarious for some reason.

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07-06-08 | 07:52 AM

#41237

jet sanchEz

Senior Member

Joined: Apr 2005

Posts: 8,192

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Who's with me? We can finally push Igor out of business.

https://cgi.ebay.ca/Lot-of-37-Assorte...713.m153.l1262

https://cgi.ebay.ca/Lot-of-51-Assorte...713.m153.l1262

07-06-08 | 08:04 AM

#41238

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

Looks like George is pulling the pin

https://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/bik/743816327.html

07-06-08 | 08:09 AM

#41239

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by jet sanchEz

Who's with me? We can finally push Igor out of business.

https://cgi.ebay.ca/Lot-of-37-Assorte...713.m153.l1262

https://cgi.ebay.ca/Lot-of-51-Assorte...713.m153.l1262

If I had storage space, I'd be up for it.

07-06-08 | 08:14 AM

#41240

~Stuart~

oOooo, five bucks

Joined: Jul 2007

Posts: 846

Likes: 0

From: Toronto, On

Bikes: Giant OCR touring(06), Norco Storm (05)

Quote:

Originally Posted by operator

NjS certification to hipsters mean everything. Realistically it means jack ****.

i figured as much. I just wanted to know what it meant... im not going to race on a track (let alone one in japan) any time soon, so im not worried.

Quote:

$10,000 lbs for $10,000 or next offer

anyone else see a problem with this? (i got it from the craigslist ad)

Last edited by ~Stuart~; 07-06-08 at 08:37 AM.

07-06-08 | 09:52 AM

#41241

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 cavit8

Looks like George is pulling the pin

https://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/bik/743816327.html

Wonder if he still has some decent used Miele's

07-06-08 | 09:54 AM

#41242

MattRennick

Not Superstitious

Joined: May 2007

Posts: 578

Likes: 0

From: Toronto

Bikes: IRO Mark V Pro, IRO Mark V, Rocky Mountain Fusion

Quote:

Originally Posted by kergin

Wonder if he still has some decent used Miele's

Not the last time I was in there... but who knows?

07-06-08 | 10:51 AM

#41243

yellotrace

Junior Member

Joined: Jul 2008

Posts: 15

Likes: 0

I'm set on buying a steamroller, but the cheapest I can find in Toronto is $850. Whereas it's less than $650 american. The price difference is enough for a whole set of upgrades to components... Should I just buy from a LBS? or take a shopping trip across the border. Anyone have experience with this?

07-06-08 | 11:51 AM

#41244

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 yellotrace

Either order online or go across the border. It's not worth getting ***** here. Another example: the Jamis Sputnik is around 1G locally and 7 bills down south.

07-06-08 | 12:14 PM

#41245

~Stuart~

oOooo, five bucks

Joined: Jul 2007

Posts: 846

Likes: 0

From: Toronto, On

Bikes: Giant OCR touring(06), Norco Storm (05)

and then the sputnik is close to 1500 here... but in euros

(is happy he will be home by friday... blackmail the only way to get things done)

07-06-08 | 12:50 PM

#41246

yellotrace

Junior Member

Joined: Jul 2008

Posts: 15

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i'm just worried about customs. Maybe I can find something in buffalo.

07-06-08 | 01:09 PM

#41247

I_bRAD

Call me The Breeze

Joined: Aug 2006

Posts: 3,702

Likes: 8

From: Cooper Ontario

Bikes: 2004 Litespeed Siena, 1996 Litespeed Obed, 1992 Miele (unknown model), 1982 Meile Uno LS.

Surely a trip to buffalo is gonna run you near 200 bucks when all is said and done... and that's assuming you don't end up with duties on top of that.

07-06-08 | 01:31 PM

#41248

operator

cab horn

Joined: Jun 2004

Posts: 28,353

Likes: 30

From: Toronto

Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione

Quote:

Originally Posted by yellotrace

And then you bring it across the border wherence you get taxed 13%. And you lose the ability to go to your LBS for warranty service. Unless you know how to do your own work and have the tools, in which case it's moot.

So you then have less than $170 to play around with, assuming it costs you nothing ot get there and back + time spent. Given the right circumstances it would be cheaper to go across the border.

Last edited by operator; 07-06-08 at 01:43 PM.

07-06-08 | 01:39 PM

#41249

yellotrace

Junior Member

Joined: Jul 2008

Posts: 15

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although i visit toronto because my family lives there. I'm living in London Ontario for school. I don't think any LBS in London carries surly. Would LBS be able to order one for me?

07-06-08 | 02:41 PM

#41250

Herbie_Glick

w/presta heart valves!

Joined: Oct 2007

Posts: 180

Likes: 0

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jabba Degrassi

haha! I actually think it is awesome how elitist the Keirin series is in Japan. There has never been a non Japanese champion in any of the classes in the history of Keirin. Ben Day and Curt Harnett among others found out it didn't matter how fit you were there, if you were foreign you were getting teamed up on. I think they only allow two foreigners into keirin school per season.