Toronto Fixed
#776
Shiftless bum

Joined: Apr 2004
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From: Ottawa, Ontario
Bikes: Apollo fixed winter bike, Gazelle Cross, Baboe Cargo bike, Linskey Rouleur Road, Bridgestone Picnica, Tern C7, 2nd gen Strida
I love my bulldog mini! I'm wondering if it would be a bit of overkill though. It's a pretty hefty lock, even though it's not that big.
I'll check some of the shops on my commute route to see if they have any stock. Kind of getting late in the year for LBS's to order in new stock, I guess...
I'll check some of the shops on my commute route to see if they have any stock. Kind of getting late in the year for LBS's to order in new stock, I guess...
#777
cab horn

Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Toronto
Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione
I'm waiting for my chain actually, haven't checked to see if Cavern has them in stock yet. Does anyone know if the molly lock that comes with the krypto chain - are they good?
Some people have recommended to replace with a protected shackle padlock, masterlock or something, but where would I get one.
Some people have recommended to replace with a protected shackle padlock, masterlock or something, but where would I get one.
#778
So I says to Mable I says
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Toronto
Bikes: '05 Urbanite Fixie, '06 Lemond Croix de Fer, '06 Jamis Dragon Pro, '07 IRO Bikeforums Track, '07 Planet-X Uncle John
Originally Posted by gokiburi
i've been trying to buy a mini u-lock to compliment my krypto chain since the spring with no luck. urbane asked me to put my name on a waiting list but i didn't. every other store has a "come check next week" kinda answer... rei and nashbar have some good prices but shipping/duty/handling are exorbitant... i'd rather buy local too. oh, looking for an onguard bulldog mini.. the krpytonite minis are about twice the price.
They also had chains..
#779
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Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 466
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From: Toronto, Ontario
Bikes: '05 iro mark V, '04 specialized epic, '04 lemond nevada city, '96 KHS aero comp, '03 norco evolve, '01 louis garneau 2.1, '91 VeloSport, '09 Kona DewPlus
I think I can see a couple of Track drop bars in one of those pics..... thats a lot of junk though, anything of good quality has probably been removed and put to use somewhere else I'm thinking...
Looks like an 'art bike' builders wet dream....
Looks like an 'art bike' builders wet dream....
Originally Posted by gokiburi
some guy is selling his bike shop inventory on the tbn message boards.
i need a winter beater... i wonder if i can buy just one frame??
i need a winter beater... i wonder if i can buy just one frame??
#780
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Joined: Feb 2005
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From: toronto
Bikes: sannino track, nishiki olympic conversion
Originally Posted by operator
I'm waiting for my chain actually, haven't checked to see if Cavern has them in stock yet. Does anyone know if the molly lock that comes with the krypto chain - are they good?
Some people have recommended to replace with a protected shackle padlock, masterlock or something, but where would I get one.
Some people have recommended to replace with a protected shackle padlock, masterlock or something, but where would I get one.
hey op,
keith has em in stock. i think i saw 2-3 or three dangling behind the counter.
#781
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From: toronto
Bikes: sannino track, nishiki olympic conversion
hey guys,
thanks for the lock hook-ups. i'll give cyclepath a ring.. cavit8, there's a bulldog-mini thread about chiseling off all that bulky plastic hardware on the lock.. i think it shaved off more than a pound.
it's this thread: (scroll down for a pic of the lock sans plastic)
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...t=bulldog+mini
thanks for the lock hook-ups. i'll give cyclepath a ring.. cavit8, there's a bulldog-mini thread about chiseling off all that bulky plastic hardware on the lock.. i think it shaved off more than a pound.
it's this thread: (scroll down for a pic of the lock sans plastic)
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...t=bulldog+mini
#782
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Toronto
Since a lot of Toronto riders lurk on this thread I'll post here. Major oil spilled in the southbound curb lane of Yonge Street around Steeles. I thought that it was just water until I washed out the back wheel trying to slow for a light. It's also at least a block long.
I'm not sure if the scattered rain we're having will make it better or worse. Probably the latter.
I'm not sure if the scattered rain we're having will make it better or worse. Probably the latter.
#783
cab horn

Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Toronto
Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione
Originally Posted by gokiburi
hey op,
keith has em in stock. i think i saw 2-3 or three dangling behind the counter.
keith has em in stock. i think i saw 2-3 or three dangling behind the counter.
#785
cab horn

Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 28,353
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From: Toronto
Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione
Yo anyone for a ride today anytime from 4-6?
Last edited by operator; 10-21-05 at 11:55 AM.
#786
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Joined: Feb 2005
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From: toronto
Bikes: sannino track, nishiki olympic conversion
Originally Posted by operator
Yo anyone for a ride today anytime from 4-6?
op.. i'm planning to head down to cavern around that time to pick up my bike but i'll be riding straight back to work! sorry meng..
#787
cab horn

Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Toronto
Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione
Haha, I saw your bike at Cavern, oh well.
#788
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Joined: Feb 2005
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From: toronto
Bikes: sannino track, nishiki olympic conversion
Originally Posted by operator
Haha, I saw your bike at Cavern, oh well.
did you get a lock? i'm heading over right now... by the better way.. woo hoo..
#789
cab horn

Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Toronto
Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione
Yeah got it... it's a freakin beast!
Anyways, who is that I keep running into downtown - you were at last times BF cm meet.
Anyways, who is that I keep running into downtown - you were at last times BF cm meet.
Last edited by operator; 10-21-05 at 07:05 PM.
#790
Originally Posted by gokiburi
eyefloat, thanks for keeping your eyeball out for locks. do you remember how much they are? $60-70?
op.. i'm planning to head down to cavern around that time to pick up my bike but i'll be riding straight back to work! sorry meng..
op.. i'm planning to head down to cavern around that time to pick up my bike but i'll be riding straight back to work! sorry meng..
#791
Did anyone check out the City of Toronto Auction down at the Ex? I picked up an old Schwinn cruiser that has some good parts for 17$ and a great little touring bike for a girl I work with for 9$. There were a lot of really crappy bikes going for really high prices, but my friend bought a Raleigh tourer missing a front wheel for 2$, a Mixte for 1$ and a little no-name road bike for 6$ that he is going to make his winter beater.
#792
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Joined: Feb 2005
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From: toronto
Bikes: sannino track, nishiki olympic conversion
Originally Posted by jet sanchEz
Did anyone check out the City of Toronto Auction down at the Ex? I picked up an old Schwinn cruiser that has some good parts for 17$ and a great little touring bike for a girl I work with for 9$. There were a lot of really crappy bikes going for really high prices, but my friend bought a Raleigh tourer missing a front wheel for 2$, a Mixte for 1$ and a little no-name road bike for 6$ that he is going to make his winter beater.
is it still on? dang, i wished someone had mentioned this sooner. or maybe i should just get with it.
nice weather we're having.. just got soaked taking my new front wheel for a spin (cxp33/miche)..thanks to keith at cavern for a great build.
#793
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From: toronto
Bikes: sannino track, nishiki olympic conversion
here's a snippet from https://www.toronto.ca/cycling/cyclom...Oct_2003.htm#7
7. Need a bike? City of Toronto Bike Auction - October 25th
On October 25th at the Queen Elizabeth Exhibit Hall in the Exhibition grounds the City of Toronto will be auctioning off its surplus vehicles. The auction will consist of approximately 400 bicycles in which 200 will be sold in groups of 10. The auction will also feature automobiles, motorcycles, and landscaping machinery. Previews will begin at 9:30AM with the auction beginning at 10:30AM. Accepted forms of currency include VISA, Mastercard, certified cheque, and cash. For more information please call the Auction Hotline at 416-392-1991.
is there another one on oct25?.. talk about ***** times though: 930am previews, 1030am start, and on a tuesday???! maybe i can slip in before work..
i need a winter beater...
7. Need a bike? City of Toronto Bike Auction - October 25th
On October 25th at the Queen Elizabeth Exhibit Hall in the Exhibition grounds the City of Toronto will be auctioning off its surplus vehicles. The auction will consist of approximately 400 bicycles in which 200 will be sold in groups of 10. The auction will also feature automobiles, motorcycles, and landscaping machinery. Previews will begin at 9:30AM with the auction beginning at 10:30AM. Accepted forms of currency include VISA, Mastercard, certified cheque, and cash. For more information please call the Auction Hotline at 416-392-1991.
is there another one on oct25?.. talk about ***** times though: 930am previews, 1030am start, and on a tuesday???! maybe i can slip in before work..
i need a winter beater...
#794
Originally Posted by gokiburi
here's a snippet from https://www.toronto.ca/cycling/cyclom...Oct_2003.htm#7
7. Need a bike? City of Toronto Bike Auction - October 25th
On October 25th at the Queen Elizabeth Exhibit Hall in the Exhibition grounds the City of Toronto will be auctioning off its surplus vehicles. The auction will consist of approximately 400 bicycles in which 200 will be sold in groups of 10. The auction will also feature automobiles, motorcycles, and landscaping machinery. Previews will begin at 9:30AM with the auction beginning at 10:30AM. Accepted forms of currency include VISA, Mastercard, certified cheque, and cash. For more information please call the Auction Hotline at 416-392-1991.
is there another one on oct25?.. talk about ***** times though: 930am previews, 1030am start, and on a tuesday???! maybe i can slip in before work..
i need a winter beater...
7. Need a bike? City of Toronto Bike Auction - October 25th
On October 25th at the Queen Elizabeth Exhibit Hall in the Exhibition grounds the City of Toronto will be auctioning off its surplus vehicles. The auction will consist of approximately 400 bicycles in which 200 will be sold in groups of 10. The auction will also feature automobiles, motorcycles, and landscaping machinery. Previews will begin at 9:30AM with the auction beginning at 10:30AM. Accepted forms of currency include VISA, Mastercard, certified cheque, and cash. For more information please call the Auction Hotline at 416-392-1991.
is there another one on oct25?.. talk about ***** times though: 930am previews, 1030am start, and on a tuesday???! maybe i can slip in before work..
i need a winter beater...
#795
So I says to Mable I says
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Toronto
Bikes: '05 Urbanite Fixie, '06 Lemond Croix de Fer, '06 Jamis Dragon Pro, '07 IRO Bikeforums Track, '07 Planet-X Uncle John
CM Friday?
#796
cab horn

Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 28,353
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From: Toronto
Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione
i'm going if it's not goign to rain.
#797
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From: toronto
Bikes: sannino track, nishiki olympic conversion
CM: i'm going if i don't get stuck at work.
jet-san, did you pick up anything at the bike auction? ...i couldn't make it.. got stuck at work.
work stucks.
jet-san, did you pick up anything at the bike auction? ...i couldn't make it.. got stuck at work.
work stucks.
#798
cab horn

Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 28,353
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From: Toronto
Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione
Cheers. That was a good CM. Funny halloween stuff.
#799
Bury Me Alive!
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Toronto
Bikes: Aquila Custom, 05 Fuji Track!!!
Man, we rode through the Eaton center... It was epic.
#800
So I says to Mable I says
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From: Toronto
Bikes: '05 Urbanite Fixie, '06 Lemond Croix de Fer, '06 Jamis Dragon Pro, '07 IRO Bikeforums Track, '07 Planet-X Uncle John
That was ****ed up.




