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Old 10-27-06 | 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by TRaffic Jammer
DIY from corplast.
umhh I am a little stoned here what's that mean ??
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Old 10-27-06 | 10:08 AM
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Make your own from corplast...corrugated plastic, found in art shops, Loomis kinda places. Open and straighten coat hangers for slipping into the little holes in the plastic, they can then be bent to fit anything. Imagination is the only limiter. Super light and indestructable, held on with zap straps, AND COME IN FUN COLOURS>>> The cost of a single 4x8 sheet is less then any fender you could buy and will give you enough material for five years worth of disposable fenders. I'm not making mine yet but soon come, and I will be sure to take pictures. I like to moto-style the rear one on my MTB, super fat slush deflector.

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Old 10-27-06 | 10:15 AM
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MEC carries those fenders no?
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Old 10-27-06 | 10:22 AM
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Who will hit post 15,000? Will BF self-destruct? Will the water mains open up and flood the city?
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Old 10-27-06 | 10:22 AM
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chartruce that super bright green ,, that be cool
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Old 10-27-06 | 10:24 AM
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uhmm $40 for the fenders and they put them on and half price on bar tape and they put that on . off to the shop
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Old 10-27-06 | 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by TRaffic Jammer
Make your own from corplast...corrugated plastic, found in art shops, Loomis kinda places. Open and straighten coat hangers for slipping into the little holes in the plastic, they can then be bent to fit anything. Imagination is the only limiter. Super light and indestructable, held on with zap straps, AND COME IN FUN COLOURS>>> The cost of a single 4x8 sheet is less then any fender you could buy and will give you enough material for five years worth of disposable fenders. I'm not making mine yet but soon come, and I will be sure to take pictures. I like to moto-style the rear one on my MTB, super fat slush deflector.

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I advocate for hot wheel track as well for the DIY. Either way an old (or new) set of fender stays makes the job easier. For Steeker, who does not have eyelets, perhaps the quick attach style may be easier. Most sets will come with vinyl coated clamps to use in lieu of eyelets.
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Old 10-27-06 | 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by TRaffic Jammer
DIY from corplast.



Sounds like fun.... snow rides are a blast. With these new tyres I feel like I could ride up the side of a building. Keith you got more of these? How long can one store tyres before they "go"?
New tires are coated to prevent deterioration. Toss em in a garbage bag and they would last as long as you want.
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Old 10-27-06 | 10:31 AM
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My fender design requires no eyelets, they are that light, and the internal wire helps it keep it's shape in anything other than a howling gail.
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Old 10-27-06 | 10:39 AM
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Ghetto guard: 2L plastic bottle and coat hanger + rear brake hole Ftw
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Old 10-27-06 | 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by STEEKER
I need some clip on fenders for my Pinnarello , nice ones not the dorky kind, any one know a shop that sells nice ones ??
all clip on fenders are dorky.

here's some more ideas about DIY fenders. they are really ugly, though; don't say i didn't warn you.
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Old 10-27-06 | 10:45 AM
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Old 10-27-06 | 10:59 AM
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I know I shouldn't but I ride my Ciocc year round. It is powder-coated, that infamous Italian paint had flaked away, so I suppose it is somewhat safer. There really is nothing quite like riding a road bike in the winter, I love it. The thin tires slice through the snow very easily and there are no other cyclists around so you can really fly.
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Old 10-27-06 | 11:36 AM
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My job is sending me to Toronto in November.

Where to go? what to do? someone let me know... anything is appreciated!

I like beer, bikes, bookstores, going to shows and etc...

Thanks for your help ...
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Old 10-27-06 | 12:24 PM
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Do you have a place to live yet? Toronto is more or less made up of neighbourhoods and you can often live very happily in them without ever leaving them. Depending what area you are in there is bound to be tons of great stuff on your doorstep.
I think that's a business visit, not a move. And yeah, we can definitely recommend some places to go, things to do. Do you have a more specific date range?
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Old 10-27-06 | 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by somnambulant
I think that's a business visit, not a move. And yeah, we can definitely recommend some places to go, things to do. Do you have a more specific date range?
yes it is a business visit, apologies for the lack of clarity.

I will be there from November 10th until November 17th...
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Old 10-27-06 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by spitfire
yes it is a business visit, apologies for the lack of clarity.

I will be there from November 10th until November 17th...
start your dat with a coffee at jet fuel (519 Parliament). that's all i have for now...
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Old 10-27-06 | 12:38 PM
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15000

I know how much you wanted me to participate in this momentous occasion.
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Old 10-27-06 | 12:57 PM
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Spitfire what kind of shows are you interested in? Live music? Art? Dance? Theatre? If you give us a little more to work from I'm sure we can all come up with a gazillion different things to keep you occupied.
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Old 10-27-06 | 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by junior in train
15000

I know how much you wanted me to participate in this momentous occasion.
you bastard....just waitin' for it like a good troll

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Old 10-27-06 | 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by jeremywhitehorn
all clip on fenders are dorky. .

Too late I bought a pair of halfies. they don't look to bad ,, I was tired of having a water pouring down the crack of my *ss when I walk into work . .............who is going to CriticalMass tonight **********???
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Old 10-27-06 | 01:10 PM
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Old 10-27-06 | 01:14 PM
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you bastard....just waitin' for it like a good troll
Just doing my part.
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Old 10-27-06 | 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by junior in train
15000

I know how much you wanted me to participate in this momentous occasion.
Sorry sucker, I won't allow you the satisfaction. You can have 14,999.
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Old 10-27-06 | 01:17 PM
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