BoW had a surly 18t when I was in the other day. He was telling me that he loaded up on track/fg parts for the year, so they'd probably have a 20t.

Cycle Therapy (Queen East) might have one in the back - (416) 778-6473.

No, I just saw it in the display case whe I was there.

Biggest difference would be the geometry. Fisher has it's G2 geometry, otherwise they're going to be similar component specs on similar price points. eg Bontrager wheelset, stem, seatpost, handlebars etc.

So seeing how I have been such a good boy this year I figured it was ok to order in my cross bike for next year. Kona Major Jake. Swapping out everything stock for Ultegra SL and white DT Mon Chasseral wheels w/ Racing Ralph tires...Paul brakes...carbon bar and stem. It becomes really easy to go nuts when you get 20% off wholesale for everything. I love working in a bike shop.

Does Kona make those Scandium frames in house or in North America? Still fence-sitting between a new MTB and a JTS, but I don't know how much abuse a JTS can take, and whether Kona would warranty it for something like riding in the Don.

****, I finally got some winter cycling boots. Shimano Winter MTBs. SH-W80 or something. Those + Smartwool == winning winter life.

Does anyone want some Shimano WH-R561 wheels + skewers? The front is slightly out of true and the rear is perfect. They came stock on my CAAD9 and I never used them much.

The JTS isn't Scandium.....it is butted 7005. It is a great all arounder but if you want to do real mtn. biking you would be better served with a dedicated mtn. bike. The frame would likely take any punishment you could dole out and Kona is very good with warranty if something happens (very unlikely in my experience w/ Kona and I have owned 5 different ones in the last 5 years) If you decide to go the mtn route stop by the shop and I will get you a deal on something.

I was commenting on the Major Jake. Isn't that one made of Scandium? Very nice material; I remember checking out a Scandium Basso frame at La Bicicletta, and it felt like a featherweight. Thanks for the offer. I'll pop in some time next week.

I love the Scandium. I have 2 Kona Kula Scandium 29er frames and they have been awesome. This is what made me go for the Major as opposed to the regular JTS. Also I am sure riding in the Don on a cross bike would not void any warranty....it is a cross bike after all. I am only in the shop on Monday then off for the rest of the week....heading up north for New Year/B-Day Hi-Jinks. Liquor and Guns! YEE-HAW!!

*frantically checks to see if the bike comes with Rival as stock* ... damnit, no take-off parts for me to haggle you for.

Sounds awesome! That's going to be a seriously light ride, even for a big'un like yourself.

Keith... Just a question, how big is your stable of bikes? I know if I got 20% off wholesale on bikes I would own too many for my own good

How much does a decent cross bike weigh?

nice deal!

When I had my own shop it was stupid....I think I had 11 at one point. I am actually down to 3 at the moment. If I wanted to have 11 bikes in the apartment I think I would be forcibly single. The cool thing is I get stuff cheaper now at C.S. than I did when I had my own place. The buying power of a bigger shop plus being part of the #1 cycling team in Ontario comes in handy.

A mid-high end cross bike comes in around the 19-20lb mark off the peg. I am hoping to get mine down to about 17 and change.

You think I am fat!? *slinks off to corner and sobs quietly*

I think he ment husky.

just more of him to love...

how much were those if you don't mind me asking - i saw a pair of something similar (goretex lined etc) in urbane a while ago for over $200...are they worth it?

damn 11... That's just a few.



And I would say bigboned, husky sounds dirty. Mind you with these forums I would expect that to be the goal.



Anyone else think it's sad my iPod touch is more powerful then my computer?

I paid about that: $235. FWIW, rode over to Lawrence square after buying the boots, and the skies opened up. In that downpour, my feet were dry. Took another ride last night and went along Unwin, behind a dump truck full of snow. Unwin was one giant puddle that I rode through, and my feet remained dry. They are really worth it because they seem to work! I will have to report back once the temps plunge, because I didn't examine the insoles very carefully; hence, I don't know if they are insulated.

Is there a mountain bike riding workshop? I'm more than a beginner, but not that skilled when I'm riding off road. I was thinking that I know there are some training sessions /lessons for cyclocross, and I wondered if there would be something similar for mountain biking.

they have weekend courses at hardwood. they used to at least, I'm just assuming they still do.

Little known fact: during his messenger days, Keith's nickname was actually "Chunk Love" ... no lie.

my rollers make a sh*t load of noise ! any idea's about muffeling the sound ?

I seem to recall the messenger girls calling him the animal ,away's back .ok really far back

The companies that make trainers/rollers also make sound absorbing mats to put underneath. They will still make noise...just less.