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04-06-09 | 10:21 PM
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I have two serious questions for the cyclists in Toronto.
"Any one know Uncle Jacob's bike store around Spadina & Dundas? Is it worthwhile to buy bikes there?Reputational wise?"
"What are some quality bike stores in Toronto that sell freestyle BMX bikes that are not too expensive ($200-500) and money worth (not ripoffs)"
Thanks so many.
"Any one know Uncle Jacob's bike store around Spadina & Dundas? Is it worthwhile to buy bikes there?Reputational wise?"
"What are some quality bike stores in Toronto that sell freestyle BMX bikes that are not too expensive ($200-500) and money worth (not ripoffs)"
Thanks so many.
04-06-09 | 10:23 PM
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Bikes on Wheels has some BMXs. I haven't looked at them or the price but there's defiantely a couple in there.
04-07-09 | 05:29 AM
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there is a shop at King and Spadina, South-East side, that sells mostly BMXs.
04-07-09 | 06:10 AM
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04-07-09 | 06:23 AM
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Queen East, the block before the one The Tulip (coxwell) is on (if heading E), on the the North side.
BMX shop
BMX shop
04-07-09 | 06:25 AM
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we (the bike joint) have a BMX for sale. It's a mongoose. Looks OK to me, but I have no idea what constitutes a "good" BMX, but it is in new condition. yours for 150 if you want it.
04-07-09 | 06:42 AM
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please do not buy from uncle jacob as he has been known to sell stolen merchandise. if you want a used bike try bike pirates.
04-07-09 | 09:52 AM
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If you are buying used, why not check Craigslist or Kijiji? I see lots of BMX bike there.
And yeah, Uncle Jacob has a reputation for selling ill-gotten bikes but I think he is more on the up and up now...at least his prices reflect some sort of change in policy as he sells very mediocre bikes for a lot of money.
And yeah, Uncle Jacob has a reputation for selling ill-gotten bikes but I think he is more on the up and up now...at least his prices reflect some sort of change in policy as he sells very mediocre bikes for a lot of money.
04-07-09 | 11:24 AM
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04-07-09 | 01:15 PM
Building a better Strida
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Bikes: bianchi brava 1988. fuji track 2007, 2006 Bianchi Pista, 1987 Miele and a strida knock off
getting past 401 is the hardest part and its already a challenge in good weather, nevermind if its bad weather.
i usually take bayview and then to eglington and then to mt pleasant.
the ride home is considerably more challenging and i did this a few times. the most memorable one was in work clothes, just bought a used bike that was 20+ yrs old, 75psi tire pressure, and saddle height was 5 inches way too low.
its a climb all the way up mt pleasant on the return.
i still got home about 15mins after the subway would have gotten me.
i usually take bayview and then to eglington and then to mt pleasant.
the ride home is considerably more challenging and i did this a few times. the most memorable one was in work clothes, just bought a used bike that was 20+ yrs old, 75psi tire pressure, and saddle height was 5 inches way too low.
its a climb all the way up mt pleasant on the return.
i still got home about 15mins after the subway would have gotten me.
04-07-09 | 05:38 PM
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04-07-09 | 05:58 PM
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Picked up a set of dimension flat top road bars from Urbane today, I'm loving the ergo bend over the classic bend of my old bars. If only the weather didn't suck so much I'd love to see how these fare on a long ride.
04-07-09 | 07:01 PM
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04-07-09 | 09:29 PM
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04-07-09 | 09:33 PM
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core is at at queen and coxwell, just west of coxwell
04-07-09 | 10:00 PM
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04-08-09 | 05:57 AM
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04-08-09 | 07:13 AM
Building a better Strida
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anyone here on redflagdeals.com?
if so, can you hit up the forums, go to sports/fitness, and in the cycling thread tell them i got banned?! haha
if so, can you hit up the forums, go to sports/fitness, and in the cycling thread tell them i got banned?! haha
04-08-09 | 04:02 PM
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04-08-09 | 08:59 PM
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It's looking like I might not have my daughter this weekend, which means I'm going to want to hurt myself pretty hard on the bike this weekend - anyone up for a donut ride again? fixed or geared I can ride both right now.
disclaimer: I might NOT be able to make it, if plans change with my crazy ex. and I have my daughter that obviously takes all priority
disclaimer: I might NOT be able to make it, if plans change with my crazy ex. and I have my daughter that obviously takes all priority
04-08-09 | 10:29 PM
Building a better Strida
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I'll be donuting again geared (and stil lagging behind both of you)
Friday and Sunday both look ideal, however if u really want to hurt itself u can try all 3 days!!
My knee magically corrected itself and I got cleats and shoes now. But gonna keep it real in them damn windbreaker pants....
I'm scared to see how fast u guys are on gears. Do clipless make that much a diff? I haven't installed them yet.
Friday and Sunday both look ideal, however if u really want to hurt itself u can try all 3 days!!
My knee magically corrected itself and I got cleats and shoes now. But gonna keep it real in them damn windbreaker pants....
I'm scared to see how fast u guys are on gears. Do clipless make that much a diff? I haven't installed them yet.
04-08-09 | 10:57 PM
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Yep - give it a few days of testing/learning - but yeah, it does massively effect pedal efficiency once you get the gist of pedalling full circle - you may expect to fallover at 0mph because you can't lift your foot off the pedal as you're used to... but if you're used to clips/straps, I would guess the idea is the same.
I'm likely in for Friday, and depending on the daughter situation perhaps Saturday and Sunday too (assuming I get enough rest
).
I'm likely in for Friday, and depending on the daughter situation perhaps Saturday and Sunday too (assuming I get enough rest
).
04-09-09 | 09:18 AM
Building a better Strida
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Bikes: bianchi brava 1988. fuji track 2007, 2006 Bianchi Pista, 1987 Miele and a strida knock off
Yep - give it a few days of testing/learning - but yeah, it does massively effect pedal efficiency once you get the gist of pedalling full circle - you may expect to fallover at 0mph because you can't lift your foot off the pedal as you're used to... but if you're used to clips/straps, I would guess the idea is the same.
I'm likely in for Friday, and depending on the daughter situation perhaps Saturday and Sunday too (assuming I get enough rest).
I'm likely in for Friday, and depending on the daughter situation perhaps Saturday and Sunday too (assuming I get enough rest
).friday looks really nice, and only 10km/h winds, so i got that penciled in.. it will be a shake down for my new shoes.
daughter takes all, that would be the only respectable thing to do, so no worries.
04-09-09 | 09:58 AM
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04-09-09 | 10:58 AM
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