Toronto Fixed
#9226
In Velo Veritas
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Toronto
Bikes: Menonite black urbanite, probably enough spare parts to make anther one.
Originally Posted by jet sanchEz
Roncesvalles/Parkdale neighbourhood. I've lived in this area since I was 12 and probably won't ever leave it. I am right on Roncesvalles, so it isn't the quietest apartment in the world (stupid stupid streetcars) but I like it a lot here and the 'hood is great.
Someone else said that they live near here and yeah, the commute downtown takes no time at all. On my road bike, I am downtown in 15 minutes, 12 if I really jet. Fixed, about 20 minutes cuz I suck at the braking and instead go slow
Someone else said that they live near here and yeah, the commute downtown takes no time at all. On my road bike, I am downtown in 15 minutes, 12 if I really jet. Fixed, about 20 minutes cuz I suck at the braking and instead go slow

my only complaint about our neighbourbooh is the lack of an LCBO! rumour has it that the building that currently houses the revue cinema will be converted into one. i like the cinema and all but a liqour store is something i can USE!
#9227
In Velo Veritas
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Toronto
Bikes: Menonite black urbanite, probably enough spare parts to make anther one.
Originally Posted by operator
Where do you purchase thicker soles for sidis? I need some. I think my shoes maybe 1/2 size too large in the summer.
#9228
cab horn

Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 28,353
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From: Toronto
Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione
Roger that
#9229
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
hahaha.. yeah, I am a total west-ender.
I used to live on Sorauren @ Dundas, so I know your neighborhood too Jeremy! I liked it, but I like my new one better.
I like being more central.
I used to live on Sorauren @ Dundas, so I know your neighborhood too Jeremy! I liked it, but I like my new one better.
I like being more central.
#9230
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 jeremywhitehorn
"B" is not an easy letter to make with your fingers. maybe our west side crew should have something different, like shadow puppets.
bloods sign: https://gangsta411.com/gang_signs_str...oods_crips.htm
I like the blog sign, personally: https://www.spudooli.com/photo-246.html
#9231
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 Ill Mitch
BTW, Tour De France coverage on OLN starts saturday, sweeeeeeeeeeet!!!
Here's the full schedule (pdf): https://www.olntv.com/img/Tour%20Sche...%2029%2006.pdf
#9232
cab horn

Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 28,353
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From: Toronto
Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione

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#9233
In Velo Veritas
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From: Toronto
Bikes: Menonite black urbanite, probably enough spare parts to make anther one.
Originally Posted by somnambulant
Speaking of which.. anyone want to get together and watch? According to OLN live coverage starts at 8am (ugh), but there's a repeat "enhanced" version at 8pm (yey!).
Here's the full schedule (pdf): https://www.olntv.com/img/Tour%20Sche...%2029%2006.pdf
Here's the full schedule (pdf): https://www.olntv.com/img/Tour%20Sche...%2029%2006.pdf
#9234
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)
Now looks forward to tour coverage in bed
#9235
In Velo Veritas
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From: Toronto
Bikes: Menonite black urbanite, probably enough spare parts to make anther one.
Originally Posted by TRaffic Jammer
Now looks forward to tour coverage in bed
#9236
cab horn

Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 28,353
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From: Toronto
Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione
I predict Lance Armstrong will lose this race.
a2c
a2c
#9237
Originally Posted by jeremywhitehorn
damn it; these are the times i wish i had cable...
#9238
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Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 873
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From: toronto
Bikes: sannino track, nishiki olympic conversion
Originally Posted by jeremywhitehorn
Hells yeah! i'm free saturday morning; if anyone knows of any pubs/cafes that are showing it i'd be on that life oprah on a baked ham. jet fuel usually has a big-screen set up for the festivities. any other suggestions?
the 9am starts where pretty bad.. elimination round is 11am but they've got 2 games going on at once which means you can only watch one of em...
#9239
Originally Posted by jeremywhitehorn
what number are you on roncy? my place is on boustead ave off roncy, 2 blocks north of howard park.
my only complaint about our neighbourbooh is the lack of an LCBO! rumour has it that the building that currently houses the revue cinema will be converted into one. i like the cinema and all but a liqour store is something i can USE!
my only complaint about our neighbourbooh is the lack of an LCBO! rumour has it that the building that currently houses the revue cinema will be converted into one. i like the cinema and all but a liqour store is something i can USE!

I am at Pearson; Boustead is nice, I bet it is quiet up there.
#9240
dam this is fun !
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 1,985
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From: on my bike ! in Toronto !!
Bikes: Hurricane Low Racer ! and a Masi
Kingston Road and QueenStreet first flat/ walked to park got dog **** all over my back and bag fixed flat then my pump stoped working , went to see eyefloater at work and tried to use thier pump and it did'nt work then they tried and tore the valve ,played with the dog, tire was fixed and made as far as city TV tire flat again so went to Urbane and paid for new tube and tape stoped by Cavern bikes Keith loaned me rim tape(may thanks) so I could redo it all at home made it home and tire started to go flat
Last edited by STEEKER; 10-02-06 at 12:38 PM.
#9241
cab horn

Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 28,353
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From: Toronto
Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione
Originally Posted by Ill Mitch
Order cable for July and then just cancel it in August?
#9242
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 jeremywhitehorn
damn it; these are the times i wish i had cable...
Me-walk out of apartment to dispose of trash....notice that coax cable running into my apartment is not connected to 3 way splitter on outside wall. Connect coax =free cable for 6 mo.
Rogers: Disconnects cable, installs 'lock' fitting interupting my stolen signal, leaves me a friendly note offering free cable hook up if I subscribe today.
Me: Removes 'lock'. Takes into workshop, drills hole down center. Fabricates crude female and male coax connection for the signal wire and installs in center of 'lock'. Reinstalls 'lock'. Free cable for 2 years and counting (and I waived the cable hook up fee)
#9243
dam this is fun !
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 1,985
Likes: 1
From: on my bike ! in Toronto !!
Bikes: Hurricane Low Racer ! and a Masi
very slick man slick indeed
#9244
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)
I had cable for free for the first three years I lived in my house, then Rogers discovered it. I HAD to get cable as X-files was finishing up and I couldn't miss it.
#9245
cab horn

Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 28,353
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From: Toronto
Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione
Thus the x-files era begins on the Toronto Fixed thread. It is my firm belief that it jumped the shark beginning season 7, season 6 kind of blew already but Triangle made up for it with x-cops.
#9246
dam this is fun !
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 1,985
Likes: 1
From: on my bike ! in Toronto !!
Bikes: Hurricane Low Racer ! and a Masi
Doctor Who rules !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Last edited by STEEKER; 10-02-06 at 12:38 PM.
#9247
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2004
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Wow. Thanks for all the tips. So, if I stopped wearing black 10 years ago, does that mean I stay clear of the west side in my apartment hunt? I do indeed know the bada$$ blood gangsign where it spells out blood with your fingers. I'll teach it to whomever can tell me where these noisy streetcar spots are so I can avoid getting a place there.
Anyway, seriously guys, thanks for the apartment links and all that and you can all go back to your regularly scheduled program now.
Anyway, seriously guys, thanks for the apartment links and all that and you can all go back to your regularly scheduled program now.
#9248
Jonnys ilegitimate Father
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 2,994
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From: toronto
Bikes: too many too list
Originally Posted by Ill Mitch
Ok so I'm on the look out for a track frame in the 58cm range, and I want to spend around $300, I would want it to be steel for sure, and I want to avoid toe overlap so I don't want too steep of a head tube angle. P.M. me please if anybody knows of anything 
BTW, Tour De France coverage on OLN starts saturday, sweeeeeeeeeeet!!!

BTW, Tour De France coverage on OLN starts saturday, sweeeeeeeeeeet!!!
Oh yeah....Tour starts on Sat...time to dig out the shop ladder.
#9249
Jonnys ilegitimate Father
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 2,994
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From: toronto
Bikes: too many too list
Originally Posted by darkmother
Me: Removes 'lock'. Takes into workshop, drills hole down center. Fabricates crude female and male coax connection for the signal wire and installs in center of 'lock'. Reinstalls 'lock'. Free cable for 2 years and counting (and I waived the cable hook up fee)
#9250
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)
I concur..... nicely done darkmother!



