try Biseagal in the east end (carlaw / gerrard). they're doing some frame work and painting a frame for me now. last time i went by to check in on it i was talking to malcom and he told me that he's actually done lots of dropout conversions. from what i remember he said he even builds full custom track/fixed frames for about $800.00

i'm not sure what he'll charge for the brazing, but his pricing for other framework is very reasonable.

http://tbn.ca/retailer/rtdb/detail/243.htm

i don't think their website is up at the moment; try calling them, they're very helpful.

damn it! why didn't i ride yesterday? now if have to go hang my head as i walk to get groceries in the rain...

Thanks, that is exactly what I've been looking for.

Bicycle Specialties does framebuilding.
His house brand is Mariposa and its all custom.
Not sure where the prices start, + I'm sure they can easily covert to horiz. dropouts for ya.
They're located in Scarborough. if you do go, they got sweet NOS stuff.

Carey Chen at Urbane Cyclist could likely do it too. Mike at Bicycle Specialties http://www.bikespecialties.com/ can do the work (as per sr20det). The only down side is they don't have a lot of shop hours options.

+1 on Carey&Eugene!

LOL!!! OK I burst up laughing on that one.. I need to know how you make that icon that's histerical laughing.. who could teach me?

Lay off the weed blonduathlongrl.

Ill try not to:)

I'll split that. I've always found Eugene to be challenged in the supratentorial region.

"Go Advanced" > look to the right > "Show all smilies"

:roflmao: thank you!

:roflmao: did I get it now?

Sorry, no internet at home. Saturday was amazing though, almost like a summer day. I went and rode that hill by the bluffs for kicks. It is steep for about 100m, but short overall. Actually the access road to the Glendon gym I ride dailly is steeper than that.

This weekend...!

is a few days away... then what?

gokiburi, when can I pick up my black black?

good ol' black black.
Wish I had some to keep me company tonight.
btw, anyone know where to get the blackblack candy? Never seen it around before.
http://www.thinkgeek.com/images/prod...blackblack.jpg

What's the deal w/ that gum? Wacky flavour, uber bubble ability?

caffine content.
+ its from Japan, Keirin racers approve of it :)
aside from that. its just mint flavor and black. haha.

haha oh yea, the wording on the package is pretty funny.
Typical crappy Japanese translations.
It says something like "high-tech gum" .... something weird like that.

but by FAR, the best Japanese candy is this:
Hi-Chews!
Chewyest shiz you ever had in your mouth.
It should become the official candy of BF.

http://www.x-tremegeek.com/images/pr...ges/P7547A.jpg

fixedude has some good links about bike-related stuff in japan in the "moving to osaka" thread yesterday if anyone's interested.
cam: the nishiki conversion is done and i'll get you your black-black soon. i'll throw in some other goodies to sweeten the pot. keith did a great job patching up the nishiki (the top tube protector was a nice touch!!)..bb and headset were doa but it's up and running. i rode it into work and it felt great. it's currently running 48x15..keith, i might take you up on the 42x15 offer if the weather gets icy/snowy/slushy. the size difference is quite something though.. the sannino is 56, and the nishiki is a 52? i'll try and get pics up.

so.... if I'm going to build up this Cramerotti frame that I have for my 40th birthday....
few things.....

I want to get it checked to make sure it's perfectly straight before I even think of building on it. Where can I get this done?
AND
Who builds the best flip/flop wheels here in Toronto?
AS well...does anyone know what the 'official' gearing is for Gold Sprinting?

Hope everyone is doing great.

speaking of which.. if anyone ever hears about any upcoming goldsprints, be sure to post it up.

Anybody know Bobby (Faste) .... I'm hoping he has one coming up soon.
I'm not ready to race it mind you but it's always a good time.

Will post the second I know something.

For checking alignment and/or straightening it I would recommend Mike or Tom at Bicycle Specialties. They have a proper frame alignment table and will only charge you a few bucks to sort it for you. You have to give them the frame sans headset and b.b. tho.
As for wheels there are a few choices. The aformentioned Bicycle Specialties....Nestor is really good but he isn't working at a shop at the moment. Malcolm at Biseagal builds solid wheels.....and of course, yours truly.
I don't know what Bobby uses for his Goldprint set-up but Johnny and Navid use an 85 inch gear if I remember correctly....altho the old memory ain't what it used to be.

It's actually a bar protector to keep the frame from denting your sweet bars but I can see yer confusion. :)

hey animal, ain't dat the same thing??!! (that's what i meant though..heh)

edit: oh wait... you're being sarcastic. uhhh.... ok back to work, or maybe another coffee. fack, i should just go for a ride.

I'm thinkin they're all using the same gearing....least I hope so, or is that too much logical progression to hope for? LOL

did you guys see that Leah's road-rage showdown made the cover of the Star today?

Gearing Inches.... (Crank Teeth x wheel inches) / (Wheel teeth)?
I heard about The Star cover.... haven't seen it though. Folks at work yackin about it.... so I showed them what we've been talking about. Ah the power of the net.