Toronto Fixed
02-11-07 | 10:46 PM
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From: Mississauga,On,Can.
Bikes: I have 2 of them,1 with fat tires & 1 with skinny tires & A Ninja 650
I liked the beer cap bar plugs idea & with the 50 stubby talk. My two afflictions mixed together beer & bikes. Red cap ale is sold in stubby’s.
_iv giddy yep for sure, nice.
_iv giddy yep for sure, nice.
02-11-07 | 11:00 PM
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From: Mississauga,On,Can.
Bikes: I have 2 of them,1 with fat tires & 1 with skinny tires & A Ninja 650
Dick Power wow that name kicks ass for a bike/frame builder.
Back to life as it is Monday.
& the Dixie chicks just kicked major ass who knew!
Back to life as it is Monday.
& the Dixie chicks just kicked major ass who knew!
02-11-07 | 11:29 PM
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From: reppin tha 416
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Originally Posted by sweep242
Dick Power wow that name kicks ass for a bike/frame builder.
Back to life as it is Monday.
& the Dixie chicks just kicked major ass who knew!
Back to life as it is Monday.
& the Dixie chicks just kicked major ass who knew!
ya I think John Mayer shoulda won the album of the year...that kid is dope...
02-11-07 | 11:34 PM
Yup
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From: where the sunbeams end and the starlight begins
Bikes: Kona Unit, planet X cx bike, khs fixed gear
Was able to enroll in the track 1. Quite happy.
Sirrobin-wheel built clinic still on for Thrusday?
And for those who are interested:
Sirrobin-wheel built clinic still on for Thrusday?
And for those who are interested:
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02-11-07 | 11:41 PM
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From: Canada - Toronto
Bikes: gt gtb & marinoni pista special.
awesome!
I'm thinking of picking up some liner shorts to try em out.
Any of you guys ride with them or tights underneath your pants/shorts?
I'm thinking of picking up some liner shorts to try em out.
Any of you guys ride with them or tights underneath your pants/shorts?
02-11-07 | 11:47 PM
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
That's all I ever wear. In fact, I'm wearing some now...
Seriously, they're the cat's ass.
Seriously, they're the cat's ass.
02-12-07 | 06:22 AM
cab horn
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Toronto
Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione
Originally Posted by sr20det
awesome!
I'm thinking of picking up some liner shorts to try em out.
Any of you guys ride with them or tights underneath your pants/shorts?
I'm thinking of picking up some liner shorts to try em out.
Any of you guys ride with them or tights underneath your pants/shorts?
P.S Screw the liners, just get regular ones.
Last edited by operator; 02-12-07 at 09:32 AM.
02-12-07 | 08:28 AM
hmm
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From: hamilton, ontario
Originally Posted by jet sanchEz
Wow! I saw that frame and thought about taking it for the BIN but I just have too many bikes so I let it go. Still, that is one of the best deals I have seen recently plus you saved a ton on shipping. You'll love SL, are you sure you want to go fixed with that bike? It would be a fantastic bike with a 9-speed 105 groupo on it but yeah, you will enjoy it however you build it up.
02-12-07 | 10:36 AM
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From: reppin tha 416
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nice lookin ride...but man that setup looks painful...
02-12-07 | 10:38 AM
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As per an earlier post by me, I was fifth in line for a bike locker at City Hall. I just got a call saying they have one available. So if anyone is interested, make sure you apply.
02-12-07 | 10:40 AM
cab horn
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From: Toronto
Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione
If someone is actually using that for street riding (as it seems to be given the brake) they ought to be shot. QR rear? Wtf?
02-12-07 | 10:41 AM
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Have bike. Will travel.
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From: -=Toronto=-
Bikes: '06 Orbea Orca, '03 Rocky Mountain Vertex 70, '05 Surly Steamroller, '06 Fetish Fixation
Originally Posted by pyze-guy
Sirrobin-wheel built clinic still on for Thursday?
You don't need to bring anything, just stop by.
02-12-07 | 10:42 AM
cab horn
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From: Toronto
Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione
Originally Posted by Sirrobinofcoxly
You bet! Wheel building clinic at bike chain this Thursday the 15th, 6-9pm. I'm building up a nice track wheel.
You don't need to bring anything, just stop by.
You don't need to bring anything, just stop by.
02-12-07 | 10:56 AM
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From: Cooper Ontario
Bikes: 2004 Litespeed Siena, 1996 Litespeed Obed, 1992 Miele (unknown model), 1982 Meile Uno LS.
Originally Posted by Sirrobinofcoxly
You bet! Wheel building clinic at bike chain this Thursday the 15th, 6-9pm. I'm building up a nice track wheel.
You don't need to bring anything, just stop by.
You don't need to bring anything, just stop by.
02-12-07 | 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Sirrobinofcoxly
You bet! Wheel building clinic at bike chain this Thursday the 15th, 6-9pm. I'm building up a nice track wheel.
You don't need to bring anything, just stop by.
You don't need to bring anything, just stop by.
02-12-07 | 11:08 AM
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From: Toronto
Bikes: Urbanite Road Bike, Mielle Fixed Gear Conversion, Vintage Lejeune Track Bike
Originally Posted by pyze-guy
Was able to enroll in the track 1. Quite happy.
Robin I'm defintely going to show up thursday. Depending on what happens at work I might be a tad late.
02-12-07 | 11:13 AM
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Bikes: Urbanite Road Bike, Mielle Fixed Gear Conversion, Vintage Lejeune Track Bike
Originally Posted by iherald
If I don't ever think I'll build my own wheel, will it still be useful for me?
02-12-07 | 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Danhalen
You're joking right?
I meant that while I will likely not build a wheel in my life, would I be able to learn basic ideas that would help me deal with the wheels that I normally use. i.e. useful tips to help to true a wheel, etc etc.
02-12-07 | 11:57 AM
Gone, but not forgotten
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Toronto
Bikes: spicer fixie, Haro BMX, cyclops track, Soma Double Cross, KHS Flite 100
I will aim to be there (at the wheelbuilding clinic) but if its a long day at work I'm just going home.
edit: Dan, I'm planning on going to James' show tonight FYI (9:30pm @ the Gladstone)
edit: Dan, I'm planning on going to James' show tonight FYI (9:30pm @ the Gladstone)
02-12-07 | 12:24 PM
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From: reppin tha 416
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damn a bredda could get impailed on this thing!
02-12-07 | 01:38 PM
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From: California
Originally Posted by Sirrobinofcoxly
You bet! Wheel building clinic at bike chain this Thursday the 15th, 6-9pm. I'm building up a nice track wheel.
02-12-07 | 01:42 PM
cab horn
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From: Toronto
Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione
Originally Posted by I_bRAD
Where abouts is bike chain located?
No. I meant that while I will likely not build a wheel in my life, would I be able to learn basic ideas that would help me deal with the wheels that I normally use. i.e. useful tips to help to true a wheel, etc etc.
P.S I thought this was hilarious as hell: https://tinyurl.com/2ogfhu
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02-12-07 | 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by operator
It would be useful to be able to do at least basic road side repair (i.e spoke breaks or crash which owns your wheel) so you can ride home. Sirrobin can detail exactly what he's going to cover. I've since learned to carry a small spoke wrench with me on rides.
02-12-07 | 02:40 PM
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From: reppin tha 416
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Originally Posted by iherald
Do we wear name tags that say iherald = Dave?
02-12-07 | 02:43 PM
Dances With Cars
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From: Toronto, Canada
Bikes: TBL Onyx Pro(ss converted), Pake SS (starting to look kinda pimped)
Yo BF *wiggles fingers*