Toronto Fixed
#4401
You ****ing no-good luddite candyasses wouldn't know a good frame if it popped out of your rectum one afternoon and asked you for the time. No, that didn't make any sense. **** you all.
PS. If I had $1200 it'd go toward a custom lugged steel Marinoni or Kalavinka.
PS. If I had $1200 it'd go toward a custom lugged steel Marinoni or Kalavinka.
#4402
Jonnys ilegitimate Father
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: toronto
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Originally Posted by STEEKER
Give ya one ! as in a free bike

#4403
cab horn

Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Toronto
Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione
Let's have a Toronto Congestion charge, seriously, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_congestion_charge.
Especially in the GTA. That'd never fly with the car loving populace here though.
Cavernmech: Are you supposd to grease the pawls on the campy freehubs? I'm hearing conflicting anecdotal advice from differing people.
Especially in the GTA. That'd never fly with the car loving populace here though.
Cavernmech: Are you supposd to grease the pawls on the campy freehubs? I'm hearing conflicting anecdotal advice from differing people.
#4404
Dances With Cars
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Toronto, Canada
Bikes: TBL Onyx Pro(ss converted), Pake SS (starting to look kinda pimped)
If I'm paying 1200 for a frameset, I'm supporting the locals.... Cramerotti, Cervelo, etc. Marinoni's are burned into my brain from riding in MTL in the 80's you couldn't throw a rock without hitting one of those. I'll never buy one. Keith...check you mail....tell if it was too big an attachment.
Is there a web link for the road rules here in Toronto, was buzzed by van on the way in. SO I got up to his window at the light, and we head the "discussion" as to weither I was allowed to take the lane or not. Since the riding officer told me I was allowed I now need to print the actual road rules so that I may hand it to drivers' that claim "I know the law" as justification for getting 6 inches from my elbow as I ride in the middle of the curb lane.
Near as I can tell, that was: Aggressive/careless driving, reckless endangerment, straddling (driving both lanes), illegal lane changes (no signals).
For a grand total of hand me your keys you putz. I am grateful that is was a non-screaming discussion, quite civil in fact but he was completely wrong while claiming "he KNEW the law". I'm kinda liking this taking of the lane thing. God, how fun would it be to be a police officer riding to "the house" and taking the lane during rush hour, and getting to deal with these knuckleheads. "Why yes, sir in fact I AM allowed to take this lane and if you would be so kind to pull over I'll call you a ride." *flashes badge*
Is there a web link for the road rules here in Toronto, was buzzed by van on the way in. SO I got up to his window at the light, and we head the "discussion" as to weither I was allowed to take the lane or not. Since the riding officer told me I was allowed I now need to print the actual road rules so that I may hand it to drivers' that claim "I know the law" as justification for getting 6 inches from my elbow as I ride in the middle of the curb lane.
Near as I can tell, that was: Aggressive/careless driving, reckless endangerment, straddling (driving both lanes), illegal lane changes (no signals).
For a grand total of hand me your keys you putz. I am grateful that is was a non-screaming discussion, quite civil in fact but he was completely wrong while claiming "he KNEW the law". I'm kinda liking this taking of the lane thing. God, how fun would it be to be a police officer riding to "the house" and taking the lane during rush hour, and getting to deal with these knuckleheads. "Why yes, sir in fact I AM allowed to take this lane and if you would be so kind to pull over I'll call you a ride." *flashes badge*
Last edited by TRaffic Jammer; 04-25-06 at 10:30 AM.
#4405
Get the stick.
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 1,543
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From: Toronto, ON
Bikes: 12 Y.O. Litespeed MTB, IRO Jamie Roy fixie, Custom Habanero Ti 'Cross, No name SS MTB, Old school lugged steel track bike (soon)
Originally Posted by operator
Cavernmech: Are you supposd to grease the pawls on the campy freehubs? I'm hearing conflicting anecdotal advice from differing people.
#4406
cab horn

Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 28,353
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From: Toronto
Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione
Because of the club, everytime I see Marinoni I think old lady in spandex... *shudder*
#4407
I almost bought a P2T frameset ... then I realized how ridiculous that would be (ie. I'm not worthy). It's understandable about your Marinoni thing but I'm still at the stage where I get a smile on my face everytime one comes into the shop. Does anyone know if Winterbourne has a site? I wouldn't mind checking out some more of their work.
#4408
Dances With Cars
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Toronto, Canada
Bikes: TBL Onyx Pro(ss converted), Pake SS (starting to look kinda pimped)
Originally Posted by operator
Let's have a Toronto Congestion charge, seriously, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_congestion_charge.
Especially in the GTA. That'd never fly with the car loving populace here though.
Cavernmech: Are you supposd to grease the pawls on the campy freehubs? I'm hearing conflicting anecdotal advice from differing people.
Especially in the GTA. That'd never fly with the car loving populace here though.
Cavernmech: Are you supposd to grease the pawls on the campy freehubs? I'm hearing conflicting anecdotal advice from differing people.
#4409
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)
#4410
In Velo Veritas
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 3,013
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From: Toronto
Bikes: Menonite black urbanite, probably enough spare parts to make anther one.
Originally Posted by eyefloater
I almost bought a P2T frameset ... then I realized how ridiculous that would be (ie. I'm not worthy). It's understandable about your Marinoni thing but I'm still at the stage where I get a smile on my face everytime one comes into the shop. Does anyone know if Winterbourne has a site? I wouldn't mind checking out some more of their work.
https://www.winterbornebikes.com/
did you happen to see their display at the bike show? had a nice street fixed with leather bar grips.
#4411
Jonnys ilegitimate Father
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 2,994
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From: toronto
Bikes: too many too list
Originally Posted by operator
Let's have a Toronto Congestion charge, seriously, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_congestion_charge.
Especially in the GTA. That'd never fly with the car loving populace here though.
Cavernmech: Are you supposd to grease the pawls on the campy freehubs? I'm hearing conflicting anecdotal advice from differing people.
Especially in the GTA. That'd never fly with the car loving populace here though.
Cavernmech: Are you supposd to grease the pawls on the campy freehubs? I'm hearing conflicting anecdotal advice from differing people.
#4412
Get the stick.
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 1,543
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From: Toronto, ON
Bikes: 12 Y.O. Litespeed MTB, IRO Jamie Roy fixie, Custom Habanero Ti 'Cross, No name SS MTB, Old school lugged steel track bike (soon)
Originally Posted by Shiznaz
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wtf... that link was considered offensive by the filters so I had to UL it to my own webspace with a different filename
wtf... that link was considered offensive by the filters so I had to UL it to my own webspace with a different filename
Ha ha....that *is* offensive. Imagine how many chickens died to make that guy look like that....the humanity!
#4413
cab horn

Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 28,353
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From: Toronto
Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione
Phil wood bearing grease no go?
#4414
Ya Uh KIETH watch out for this guy, he came by the shop the other day wanting to try out a few of the high end bikes. Didnt have id.. looks very suspicious. I think I saw him hanging out in moss park.
#4415
Jonnys ilegitimate Father
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: toronto
Bikes: too many too list
Originally Posted by operator
Phil wood bearing grease no go?
#4416
cab horn

Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 28,353
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From: Toronto
Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione
Ok where can I pick up a jar of this honey goodness?
#4417
Get the stick.
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 1,543
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From: Toronto, ON
Bikes: 12 Y.O. Litespeed MTB, IRO Jamie Roy fixie, Custom Habanero Ti 'Cross, No name SS MTB, Old school lugged steel track bike (soon)
Originally Posted by operator
Phil wood bearing grease no go?
#4418
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)
HEY....I've seen that little bastard around too. Cept he looked like:
#4420
Originally Posted by TRaffic Jammer
HEY....I've seen that little bastard around too. Cept he looked like:


I saw the two of them standing at shoppers drug mart over by logan.. The had some bike.. the name was unusual..winter something.. looked a bit too tall for them..
#4421
Dances With Cars
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From: Toronto, Canada
Bikes: TBL Onyx Pro(ss converted), Pake SS (starting to look kinda pimped)
Jesus..... it's like they're related..... or a gang.
#4423
cab horn

Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Toronto
Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione
Originally Posted by darkmother
Too thick. The prawls may not engage fully, and you can mess up yourself, and the part.
Bicycle Specialites only open Fri/Sat? :|
Last edited by operator; 04-25-06 at 11:38 AM.
#4424
VELOTAKU
Joined: Jan 2006
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I don't know where you guys are getting the pricing for the Giant track frame, but I got it out of their dealer catalog. Shouldn't be more than $800 for frame and carbon fork. Not too bad if you ask me.
But if you want to spend $1200 for Canadian made may I suggest: https://www.truenorthcycles.com/frames/track.asp
BTW compact doesn't seem to bother the guys that are ripping it at Forest City......but they aren't messers so what would they know about track bikes..........
Andrew
But if you want to spend $1200 for Canadian made may I suggest: https://www.truenorthcycles.com/frames/track.asp
BTW compact doesn't seem to bother the guys that are ripping it at Forest City......but they aren't messers so what would they know about track bikes..........
Andrew
#4425
Originally Posted by veteran_youth
I don't know where you guys are getting the pricing for the Giant track frame, but I got it out of their dealer catalog. Shouldn't be more than $800 for frame and carbon fork. Not too bad if you ask me.
But if you want to spend $1200 for Canadian made may I suggest: https://www.truenorthcycles.com/frames/track.asp
BTW compact doesn't seem to bother the guys that are ripping it at Forest City......but they aren't messers so what would they know about track bikes..........
Andrew
But if you want to spend $1200 for Canadian made may I suggest: https://www.truenorthcycles.com/frames/track.asp
BTW compact doesn't seem to bother the guys that are ripping it at Forest City......but they aren't messers so what would they know about track bikes..........
Andrew
Also, why is that TrueNorth frame/fork so expensive? To me, 1200$CDN is a helluva lotta money for just a frame and fork.




