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Passed someone on a singlespeed/fixed steelwool this morning on Danforth on the way in... beautiful bike
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Originally Posted by paul_in_toronto
(Post 7665937)
Hi
I have few things im curious to see what the interest in is.... One is a event planned for October friday 24th you can see the post on craigslist, sorry I just posted it so the link is not up yet. If there is enough interest I will secure the venue and how you say "Party on?" I jsut thought we could use something fun for a change, since this year has been kind of sucky doom and gloom.. The title of the posting is ALLEY CAT RACE/BRAND LAUNCH PARTY/AUCTION/HALLOWEEN COSTUME EVENT The other thing im looking at doing is offering a group buy on some fixed gear frames and parts The frames might be $180-$150 with forks, and I would possibly offer a discount on parts as well. However As you may know however when you do a group buy on an item (frames especially) you may not see the item for a few months (3 to 4 perhaps) If you are interested in either or both drop me a private message on here or email me via polly@cyclescanada.com I hope everyone is well.. toodles 2. Call me jaded and cynical but why does this event feel like a thinly veiled excuse for selling something? Correct me if I'm wrong (hopefully I am) |
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death trap death trap death trap... I'm picturing getting all wound up in traffic and then trying to skid to a stop on 23's, with no help from a front brake,... in the rain.
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TJ: 60% turnout? Wasn't it 59.1%? :)
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Traffic Jammer rounds up to even numbers to be able to do the math.
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Originally Posted by TRaffic Jammer
(Post 7670250)
Traffic Jammer rounds up to even numbers to be able to do the math.
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First time for everything, wanted to try it on , it felt weird so I put it back on the rack.
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Originally Posted by 2wheelsgood
(Post 7668591)
1. Can you elaborate on the type of frame, specs, etc.
2. Call me jaded and cynical but why does this event feel like a thinly veiled excuse for selling something? Correct me if I'm wrong (hopefully I am) i'd hope he is going to be launching something, or relaunching his shop, cuz toronto could always use another LBS, but i have seen more than 1 conversion, fixie, numerous fixed wheelsets all from the same seller on craigslist. not that its a bad thing, but im just sayin |
I know Polly has been wanting to bring the shop back to life as it were, I hope this is the Brand Launch he's speaking of.
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Originally Posted by TRaffic Jammer
(Post 7670074)
death trap death trap death trap... I'm picturing getting all wound up in traffic and then trying to skid to a stop on 23's, with no help from a front brake,... in the rain.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3270/...d3d7e2.jpg?v=0 |
Yea, a cruiser is a whole different beast in terms of position and just how hard it would be to wind up to speed comparable to that of a track bike. I'll coaster brake on a cruiser with nary a concern. Nice lookin' 'Noni though.
"NEW. Just finished build, rode 3 kms. On to next project. No tire kickers." I see.... 'I built it, scared myself sh*tless, and am selling this thing.' |
Originally Posted by MattRennick
(Post 7669775)
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And I think you can get a new 'noni pista with a Miche group for the asking price.
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Originally Posted by TRaffic Jammer
(Post 7670397)
Yea, a cruiser is a whole different beast in terms of position and just how hard it would be to wind up to speed comparable to that of a track bike. I'll coaster brake on a cruiser with nary a concern. Nice lookin' 'Noni though.
"NEW. Just finished build, rode 3 kms. On to next project. No tire kickers." I see.... 'I built it, scared myself sh*tless, and am selling this thing.' And, for the record, I go damned fast on my cruiser ;) |
Yep, I saw a 'Noni for $1350+taxes, so that is pretty much $1500.....
Tuz, what is your new yellow bike? The seat cluster looks interesting... |
:lol: I was about to add that you Jet, most likely do scare the poop outta yourself on the cruiser.
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Hey Jet, it's a Gios Compact. Cool details of construction and interesting geometry (it's... well compact: steep angles and short chainstays/wheelbase. We'll see how it handles)
Here's the seat cluster :p http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3232/...8203e305f4.jpg and those weird dropouts http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3222/...084073cc8b.jpg |
*rubs self* magic words those .... steep and short
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Originally Posted by tuz
(Post 7671386)
Hey Jet, it's a Gios Compact. Cool details of construction and interesting geometry (it's... well compact: steep angles and short chainstays/wheelbase. We'll see how it handles)
Here's the seat cluster :p http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3232/...8203e305f4.jpg and those weird dropouts http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3222/...084073cc8b.jpg |
Originally Posted by elTwitcho
(Post 7668474)
Passed someone on a singlespeed/fixed steelwool this morning on Danforth on the way in... beautiful bike
It actually started life as a road frame, but he had it modded with brazed-on canti bosses, custom paint+decals, internal cable routing, and a bling build. |
Take it easy on that bike. My buddy had the same frame, used it only as his "Sunday" bike...and busted the drop-out off. He still has it if you ever need spare bolts. |
Originally Posted by somnambulant
(Post 7671443)
Speaking of which.. my friend Tom's new build: http://www.flickr.com/photos/negativ...7607650635241/
It actually started life as a road frame, but just modded it with brazed-on canti bosses, custom paint+decals, internal cable routing, and a bling build. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3040/...22dca6fdc9.jpg this bike is too nice to live outdoors. |
Originally Posted by TRaffic Jammer
(Post 7670342)
I know Polly has been wanting to bring the shop back to life as it were, I hope this is the Brand Launch he's speaking of.
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does anyone have an 18t cog they'd be willing to trade for a 15t?
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