Toronto Fixed
12-29-08 | 12:38 PM
Dances With Cars
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From: Toronto, Canada
Bikes: TBL Onyx Pro(ss converted), Pake SS (starting to look kinda pimped)
rrrr RRRRR rrrrrr RRRRRR rrrrr RRRRRR rrrrr RRRRRRR
*crash bang*
17-19 lbs ...that's gonna be a sick ride.
Gads I can't believe I'm sitting here at work..... pfffft
*crash bang*
17-19 lbs ...that's gonna be a sick ride.
Gads I can't believe I'm sitting here at work..... pfffft
12-29-08 | 01:22 PM
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,779
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From: Toronto
Bikes: Leader 735TR 09 58cm 46/17
What are you lads doing new years? I'm thinking **** partying i'll just for for a ride.
12-29-08 | 02:50 PM
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.
i think i'm too tapped out this year to go partying. i'm thinking of just making some pasta watching a movie and being in my jammies right after midnight. although a rolling-party sounds like fun too.
12-29-08 | 03:23 PM
Raving looney
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Toronto, ON, Canada
Bikes: 70s Leader Precision w/Shimano 600 (road), IRO Rob Roy (Fixed)
New Years I've no idea about. I'm another schmo who got roped into working this week, so I probably won't be hamming it up too much.
I just spent the past 5 days drinking from wake to pass-out, so I'm OK with not partying too hard
Passed 9000km last week, a tad shy of the big 10, but not bad - it averages around 1125km/month. She's done well so far, considering.
I just spent the past 5 days drinking from wake to pass-out, so I'm OK with not partying too hard
Passed 9000km last week, a tad shy of the big 10, but not bad - it averages around 1125km/month. She's done well so far, considering.
12-29-08 | 04:38 PM
In Velo Veritas
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From: Toronto
Bikes: Menonite black urbanite, probably enough spare parts to make anther one.
pfft. lazy...
12-29-08 | 05:51 PM
Dances With Cars
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From: Toronto, Canada
Bikes: TBL Onyx Pro(ss converted), Pake SS (starting to look kinda pimped)
Flim , you got 72hrs, GIT ON IT 10K!!!!!
12-29-08 | 09:21 PM
Raving looney
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Toronto, ON, Canada
Bikes: 70s Leader Precision w/Shimano 600 (road), IRO Rob Roy (Fixed)
Haha... I totally wussed it tonight, with that wind I just took the train to Exhibition, 6km < 1000km 
Got blown about pretty well in liberty village, never come so close to getting knocked off by wind before, that's for sure
Got blown about pretty well in liberty village, never come so close to getting knocked off by wind before, that's for sure
12-29-08 | 10:10 PM
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 2,032
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From: Kitchener, ON
Bikes: 1994 Proctor Townsend Reynolds 753, TT S3 True North, Kona Major Jake, Kona Honky Tonk, Marinoni Puima, Cannondale BBU
Well, I missed Keith by 15min at CS, but I ended up buying a 54cm Major Jake frameset, FSA headset, and Shimano canti brakes. Took it home and *ignorantly* started to install BB cups. Thought to myself: this is tougher that I remember... oh... fuuuc.... this has to be chased and faced, right? ****. So, I screwed the threads on an otherwise good set of BB cups and might have damaged a new scandium frame. I am a fool. Taking the frame back to CS to hopefully have them install new cups after chasing and facing.
12-30-08 | 08:28 AM
In Velo Veritas
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From: Toronto
Bikes: Menonite black urbanite, probably enough spare parts to make anther one.
hopefully you would have just chewed into the paint if the frame hasn't been chased and faced yet.
i need to find a winter bike project - i'm getting a bit bored not working this week...
i need to find a winter bike project - i'm getting a bit bored not working this week...
12-30-08 | 08:40 AM
Jonnys ilegitimate Father
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: toronto
Bikes: too many too list
Well, I missed Keith by 15min at CS, but I ended up buying a 54cm Major Jake frameset, FSA headset, and Shimano canti brakes. Took it home and *ignorantly* started to install BB cups. Thought to myself: this is tougher that I remember... oh... fuuuc.... this has to be chased and faced, right? ****. So, I screwed the threads on an otherwise good set of BB cups and might have damaged a new scandium frame. I am a fool. Taking the frame back to CS to hopefully have them install new cups after chasing and facing.
I am off on my mini winter vacation to the Muskokas and yes I am bringing a bike. Just realized the other day that this will be the biggest chunk of time off I have had since I broke my back 5 years ago. GOOD TIMES! Happy New Year to all the B.F. peeps.
12-30-08 | 09:22 AM
Not Superstitious
Joined: May 2007
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From: Toronto
Bikes: IRO Mark V Pro, IRO Mark V, Rocky Mountain Fusion
12-30-08 | 09:27 AM
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)
...and an early Happy Birthday to you KEITH!!!!
Have a great time with Mindy, and ...
SING *****es!!!!
Enjoy yourself, it's later than you think
Enjoy yourself, while you're still in the pink
The years go by, as quickly as you wink
Enjoy yourself, enjoy yourself, it's later than you think
Hello, I'm Terry, and I'm going to enjoy myself first
It's good to be wise when you're young
'Cos you can only be young but the once
Enjoy yourself and have lots of fun
So glad and live life longer than you've ever done
Enjoy yourself, it's later than you think
Enjoy yourself, while you're still in the pink
The years go by, as quickly as you wink
Enjoy yourself, enjoy yourself, it's later than you think
Never right, yes I know
Get wisdom, knowledge and understanding
These three, were given free by the maker
Go to school, learn the rules, don't be no faker
It's not wise for you to be a foot stool
Enjoy yourself, it's later than you think
Enjoy yourself, while you're still in the pink
The years go by, as quickly as you wink
Enjoy yourself, enjoy yourself, it's later than you think
Enjoy yourself, it's later than you think
Enjoy yourself, while you're still in the pink
The years go by, as quickly as you wink
Enjoy yourself, enjoy yourself, it's later than you think
Have a great time with Mindy, and ...
SING *****es!!!!
Enjoy yourself, it's later than you think
Enjoy yourself, while you're still in the pink
The years go by, as quickly as you wink
Enjoy yourself, enjoy yourself, it's later than you think
Hello, I'm Terry, and I'm going to enjoy myself first
It's good to be wise when you're young
'Cos you can only be young but the once
Enjoy yourself and have lots of fun
So glad and live life longer than you've ever done
Enjoy yourself, it's later than you think
Enjoy yourself, while you're still in the pink
The years go by, as quickly as you wink
Enjoy yourself, enjoy yourself, it's later than you think
Never right, yes I know
Get wisdom, knowledge and understanding
These three, were given free by the maker
Go to school, learn the rules, don't be no faker
It's not wise for you to be a foot stool
Enjoy yourself, it's later than you think
Enjoy yourself, while you're still in the pink
The years go by, as quickly as you wink
Enjoy yourself, enjoy yourself, it's later than you think
Enjoy yourself, it's later than you think
Enjoy yourself, while you're still in the pink
The years go by, as quickly as you wink
Enjoy yourself, enjoy yourself, it's later than you think
12-30-08 | 09:37 AM
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 2,032
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From: Kitchener, ON
Bikes: 1994 Proctor Townsend Reynolds 753, TT S3 True North, Kona Major Jake, Kona Honky Tonk, Marinoni Puima, Cannondale BBU
Those frames usually come prepped. As long as you didn't force it in too far, it should be fine. Patience young grasshopper...patience.
I am off on my mini winter vacation to the Muskokas and yes I am bringing a bike. Just realized the other day that this will be the biggest chunk of time off I have had since I broke my back 5 years ago. GOOD TIMES! Happy New Year to all the B.F. peeps.
I am off on my mini winter vacation to the Muskokas and yes I am bringing a bike. Just realized the other day that this will be the biggest chunk of time off I have had since I broke my back 5 years ago. GOOD TIMES! Happy New Year to all the B.F. peeps.
12-30-08 | 10:10 AM
Building a better Strida
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,106
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From: toronto, canada
Bikes: bianchi brava 1988. fuji track 2007, 2006 Bianchi Pista, 1987 Miele and a strida knock off
happy bday/newyear/holidays/kwanaza to all! hope to ride with some of u in 09! yes keith, i'll be on 2 wheels, not 4!
12-30-08 | 05:49 PM
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The best toonie I have spent in ages was at the car wash today; my drivetrain was nasty and I had forgotten what the bike looked like under the grime.
12-30-08 | 09:41 PM
Senior Member
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From: Toronto
Bikes: Leader 735TR 09 58cm 46/17
12-30-08 | 11:32 PM
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 2,032
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From: Kitchener, ON
Bikes: 1994 Proctor Townsend Reynolds 753, TT S3 True North, Kona Major Jake, Kona Honky Tonk, Marinoni Puima, Cannondale BBU
Oh, yeah... My Major Jake is coming together so nicely. All I need now is a new chain, one shift cable, and a cable hanger for the headset. This is gonna be too good.
JW, I'm down with the meetup tomorrow after work.
Might also be down for the ride.
JW, I'm down with the meetup tomorrow after work.
Might also be down for the ride.
12-31-08 | 12:30 AM
Successful alcoholic
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Toronto
12-31-08 | 08:31 AM
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.
i'm trying to get motivated to go for a ride despite the weather because i haven't been on the bike in a week! if i don't get some exercise i think i'm going to go nuts. think some of the shops are open today? i know urbane's closed...
12-31-08 | 10:08 AM
Senior Member
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From: Toronto
Bikes: Leader 735TR 09 58cm 46/17
Alright it's your call, i'm pretty sure i'm riding today, it'll be cold in the evening but at least no more windstorms.
Last edited by aMull; 12-31-08 at 10:29 AM.
12-31-08 | 10:42 AM
Raving looney
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 2,482
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From: Toronto, ON, Canada
Bikes: 70s Leader Precision w/Shimano 600 (road), IRO Rob Roy (Fixed)
Wind was pretty rough from the north today, but the right clothing will have you set just fine - it's just a bit brisk when you first get out there.
Work on NYE boo-urns.
Work on NYE boo-urns.
12-31-08 | 01:27 PM
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)
What freaky act of nature and timing would make it possible to ride snow on the main streets like the side streets had today. I love that snow, I just wish I had longer roads of it to ride on. hmmm I wonder what The Spit is like.
HAPPY NEW YEARS EVERYONE!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY KEITH!!!
Here's to massive happiness and successes all round.
I am extremely grateful for '08.
letsee......
Roman and Parisian vacation with the family that ended with seeing the Tour finish. Definitely a possible once in a lifetime trip though hopefully not.
Having my bathroom "home makeovered" by my sister-in-law while we're away.
FSA carbon Superlight + Ti BB courtesy of Krusty. I still can't believe my luck.
The insane deal I got on the Bianchi ... which hopefully will allow me to further develop a proper business.
To all my BF buds, be safe, have a good one, and looking forward to many more rides in '09.
Races even?
HAPPY NEW YEARS EVERYONE!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY KEITH!!!
Here's to massive happiness and successes all round.
I am extremely grateful for '08.
letsee......
Roman and Parisian vacation with the family that ended with seeing the Tour finish. Definitely a possible once in a lifetime trip though hopefully not.
Having my bathroom "home makeovered" by my sister-in-law while we're away.
FSA carbon Superlight + Ti BB courtesy of Krusty. I still can't believe my luck.
The insane deal I got on the Bianchi ... which hopefully will allow me to further develop a proper business.
To all my BF buds, be safe, have a good one, and looking forward to many more rides in '09.
Races even?
12-31-08 | 03:40 PM
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 646
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From: Toronto
Bikes: '08 Marinoni Pista, '05 specialized langster(RIP), '06 norco kokanee(RIP), '05 norco charger(RIP),'08 surly steamroller, surly big dummy coming soon!
happy new years everybody!
01-01-09 | 01:00 AM
Yup
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 3,083
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From: where the sunbeams end and the starlight begins
Bikes: Kona Unit, planet X cx bike, khs fixed gear
Working tonight at Muzic was at the very least attractive. Anyone who has been there will know what I mean. And to the girl who felt the urge to adjust her top by removing her breasts then tucking them back in, thank you.
Happy New year all.
Happy New year all.
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When sadness fills my days
It's time to turn away
And then tomorrow's dreams
Become reality to me
When sadness fills my days
It's time to turn away
And then tomorrow's dreams
Become reality to me
01-01-09 | 01:17 AM
In Velo Veritas
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Toronto
Bikes: Menonite black urbanite, probably enough spare parts to make anther one.
you poor *******. nothing like kitchen work on new years. i hope you came out unscathed. hey - do you remember if i gave you some SS/BMX cogs with the KHS stuff? i thought i had some around somewhere but can't remember what the heck it did with them...