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Bikes: '05 marinoni delta, '86/87 bianchi sport s(e)x, ? kona ?, raleigh '71, specialized crossroads
less stuff at silent sport than last year. a few used bikes that seemed like prety good deals, but i didn't look that closely. 25% off store goods. didn't buy anything, but i found a shirt along the way...
i. am. so. sore.
do i detect a slack chain on that look bike? tsk tsk.
i. am. so. sore.
do i detect a slack chain on that look bike? tsk tsk.
Jonnys ilegitimate Father
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Originally Posted by zippered
less stuff at silent sport than last year. a few used bikes that seemed like prety good deals, but i didn't look that closely. 25% off store goods. didn't buy anything, but i found a shirt along the way...
i. am. so. sore.
do i detect a slack chain on that look bike? tsk tsk.
i. am. so. sore.
do i detect a slack chain on that look bike? tsk tsk.
*end of thoughts of the joyful old days*
cab horn

Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Toronto
Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione
Originally Posted by TRaffic Jammer
The adjustable rear end is funky to say the least. To be able to change the geometry of your ride to suit your outing is cool. I wanna see what that bar is all about, readouts? You could hide alot of gizmos in those wheels. 
I was so hurtin' for a road frame last night..

I was so hurtin' for a road frame last night..
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Bikes: TBL Onyx Pro(ss converted), Pake SS (starting to look kinda pimped)
Naw it changes the whole geometry, as the attack angle is reduced. To engineer a system like that to simply adjust a perfectly adjustable seat would be grounds for tearing up someone's degree.
Tie me up, Tie me down
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GRRRR
I, being an idiot, think I left my two PAC tool bags somewhere at the Ex finish of the race. If anyone happened to pick them up OR the tools in there I would love to get them back. If not then I guess I'm paying the stupidity tax for replacements.
PS: thanks duppy and TJ for the spokecard, I and I thank you
I, being an idiot, think I left my two PAC tool bags somewhere at the Ex finish of the race. If anyone happened to pick them up OR the tools in there I would love to get them back. If not then I guess I'm paying the stupidity tax for replacements.
PS: thanks duppy and TJ for the spokecard, I and I thank you
Dances With Cars
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Bikes: TBL Onyx Pro(ss converted), Pake SS (starting to look kinda pimped)
Your welcome, for my small part. Keith did a biggie by laminating them as well, as the laminator was pressed for time.
How did your footage turn out?
How did your footage turn out?
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Originally Posted by operator
Either i'm unlucky or the pro races 2 suck. 2 flats in < 2 weeks on the front. ****ing bull****.
you're a ****ing bad luck magnet, operator! thanks to your suggestion, i flatted my front rubino the first day i rode it. AND IN THE RAIN.
Originally Posted by cavernmech
Bike Karma requires you to stop and pick that up....maybe lock up to it and take a nice pic?
He probably would have blamed me for knocking it down, since he was just across the street getting groceries or somethin'...
Oh well.
A buddy of mine emailed me yesterday telling me he wanted to buy a road bike. His budget is about a grand. I have to talk to him about what specifically he wants to ride, but what are people thoughts on the best type of bike.
I don't want to get into the whole "well, is the Trek X better than the Specialized Y", but I was thinking that he might be better off getting a good used bike, rather than a mediocre new one.
Craigslist seems like a good place for people who know what they're looking for, and want to fix it up. But that Canadian Cyclist Classifieds seems to be a good site. Any other sites where you might be able to pick something up locally (ie. go for a bit of test ride, and not spend an equal amount to the selling price on shipping).
2Wheels: Good seeing you yesterday!
I don't want to get into the whole "well, is the Trek X better than the Specialized Y", but I was thinking that he might be better off getting a good used bike, rather than a mediocre new one.
Craigslist seems like a good place for people who know what they're looking for, and want to fix it up. But that Canadian Cyclist Classifieds seems to be a good site. Any other sites where you might be able to pick something up locally (ie. go for a bit of test ride, and not spend an equal amount to the selling price on shipping).
2Wheels: Good seeing you yesterday!
BTW, I've done about 11k on my Pro Race 2 front wheel, and 6k on the back. I suppose I should put on new ones, but I haven't flatted since I changed out the back tire (6k ago), so I just figure keep going until I need to change.
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Bikes: Urbanite Road Bike, Mielle Fixed Gear Conversion, Vintage Lejeune Track Bike
Originally Posted by Offhoff
GRRRR
I, being an idiot, think I left my two PAC tool bags somewhere at the Ex finish of the race. If anyone happened to pick them up OR the tools in there I would love to get them back. If not then I guess I'm paying the stupidity tax for replacements.
PS: thanks duppy and TJ for the spokecard, I and I thank you
I, being an idiot, think I left my two PAC tool bags somewhere at the Ex finish of the race. If anyone happened to pick them up OR the tools in there I would love to get them back. If not then I guess I'm paying the stupidity tax for replacements.
PS: thanks duppy and TJ for the spokecard, I and I thank you
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From: Toronto
Bikes: '08 Marinoni Pista, '05 specialized langster(RIP), '06 norco kokanee(RIP), '05 norco charger(RIP),'08 surly steamroller, surly big dummy coming soon!
Originally Posted by iherald
2Wheels: Good seeing you yesterday!
Dances With Cars
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Bikes: TBL Onyx Pro(ss converted), Pake SS (starting to look kinda pimped)
woohoo 2PAC is safe!! hahahaha...mornin'
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Originally Posted by sweep242

Not mine!!!!!
Dances With Cars
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the bars just look dangerous as hell in a crash. It's one thing to break a thumb on a hood, but those look like you could get seriously tangled in a crash. I'd give it a Chuck Yeager though. Shouldn't there be a second pivot at the BB?
Last edited by TRaffic Jammer; 04-15-07 at 09:45 AM.
Tie me up, Tie me down
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Bikes: The Brown Beast
Originally Posted by Danhalen
Looking at that bike makes me feel seasick. It looks like it's on a tv screen that is swirling from bad signal or something. Or it melted and warped in some kind of freak chemical fire. I'd rather walk.
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Originally Posted by operator
Two big pieces of glass...

Originally Posted by operator
Having said that - i'll take that pr2 you're still selling 

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Bikes: '08 Marinoni Pista, '05 specialized langster(RIP), '06 norco kokanee(RIP), '05 norco charger(RIP),'08 surly steamroller, surly big dummy coming soon!
i think they stole the handlebars off of a baby stroller and the saddle from an orthopedic surgeon. yuppie mid life crisis doodoo.
who wants to go to rol san? i need steamed pork products and hot sauce.
who wants to go to rol san? i need steamed pork products and hot sauce.
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Originally Posted by 2wheelsgood
i think they stole the handlebars off of a baby stroller and the saddle from an orthopedic surgeon. yuppie mid life crisis doodoo.
who wants to go to rol san? i need steamed pork products and hot sauce.
who wants to go to rol san? i need steamed pork products and hot sauce.
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From: Toronto
Bikes: '08 Marinoni Pista, '05 specialized langster(RIP), '06 norco kokanee(RIP), '05 norco charger(RIP),'08 surly steamroller, surly big dummy coming soon!
Rol San resturant 323 spadina (east side north of dundas)
12:30-45ish
12:30-45ish
The Rol San is always weird. One time I will think it's the greatest food ever, the next time I'll think it's bland and boring. Strange place.
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I'm down for the chineez fude. Hell ya inventing your own slang spelling is kule.
After eats mayhaps a ride around the city? Nothing too serious just a lazy spin/cruise. Toby and Ryan (I'm not sure which one...) are going for sure and I'm pretty sure I'm down. Around 1ish. Anyone up for that? Give me a call/PM I'll be here until about 12:30.
After eats mayhaps a ride around the city? Nothing too serious just a lazy spin/cruise. Toby and Ryan (I'm not sure which one...) are going for sure and I'm pretty sure I'm down. Around 1ish. Anyone up for that? Give me a call/PM I'll be here until about 12:30.
cab horn

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Originally Posted by Danhalen
Sweet. Do you want me to bring it by Bikechain for you? When are you there this week? Or I could meet you pretty much anywhere. Like around campus or something. I live really near the university campus. Or you could come over and get it. What say you sir?

I'd go for chinese food with you guys if I lived closer ;(
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Originally Posted by ronin2046
I would have but someone beat me to it...
He probably would have blamed me for knocking it down, since he was just across the street getting groceries or somethin'...
Oh well.
He probably would have blamed me for knocking it down, since he was just across the street getting groceries or somethin'...
Oh well.
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Originally Posted by operator
Since i'm buying, whichevers more convenient for you... ! I'll be down tomorrow from 12-5 ish at bikechain 
I'd go for chinese food with you guys if I lived closer ;(

I'd go for chinese food with you guys if I lived closer ;(



