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Bikes: I have 2 of them,1 with fat tires & 1 with skinny tires & A Ninja 650
On the up side it'll melt & don paid a visit a bit ago.
cab horn

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Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione
Originally Posted by cavernmech
I have 1 15t 1/8 left in stock.
P.S I just put 700c wheels on a 26" mtb frame, v-brake studs don't allow brakes to reach high enough and the center post for single/dual pivot brakes has a massive reach all the way down.
What are my options?
Jonnys ilegitimate Father
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Originally Posted by operator
ftw
P.S I just put 700c wheels on a 26" mtb frame, v-brake studs don't allow brakes to reach high enough and the center post for single/dual pivot brakes has a massive reach all the way down.
What are my options?
P.S I just put 700c wheels on a 26" mtb frame, v-brake studs don't allow brakes to reach high enough and the center post for single/dual pivot brakes has a massive reach all the way down.
What are my options?
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From: Toronto
Bikes: Urbanite Road Bike, Mielle Fixed Gear Conversion, Vintage Lejeune Track Bike
Originally Posted by cavernmech
Mavic makes em but they are pretty pricey.
So I says to Mable I says
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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
I bet you will.
Originally Posted by Offhoff
50k winds gusting to 70 tomorrow. Oh Joy.
So I says to Mable I says
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Bikes: '05 Urbanite Fixie, '06 Lemond Croix de Fer, '06 Jamis Dragon Pro, '07 IRO Bikeforums Track, '07 Planet-X Uncle John
potentially old news, but I saw this in the NOW's cycling calendar: Toronto Bicycle Film Festival Art, music, film and interactive events celebrating the bicycle happen citywide to Aug 25. www.bicyclefilmfestival.com
I didn't know it was coming here this year. Whee.
I didn't know it was coming here this year. Whee.
Tie me up, Tie me down
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From: Toronto
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Originally Posted by gboy
Lovely bit of rain mixed with wind today going up university ave to st clair. (now when i'm waiting for fenders, I really need them)
/End of lecture.
//went to st. clair twice and then to eglinton
///slashies ftw!
So I says to Mable I says
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Originally Posted by somnambulant
Cavernmech: remind me, are you pre-reg'ed for Paris-Ancaster?
ps. I picked up Indian food on the way home but forgot to order rice. I remembered the naan and veggie pakora's however. I would have expected them to point out such a silly mistake, but instead I'm now waiting on some basmati rice in my rice cooker. b'oh!
Jonnys ilegitimate Father
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Originally Posted by Offhoff
Ahem, university doesn't go to St. Clair, it becomes queen's park crescent at queen's park and avenue at bloor.
/End of lecture.
//went to st. clair twice and then to eglinton
///slashies ftw!
/End of lecture.
//went to st. clair twice and then to eglinton
///slashies ftw!
Tie me up, Tie me down
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Originally Posted by cavernmech
Is yer last name Perly by any chance?
PS: PM me when the IROs come in pretty please
PPS: Anyone who wants frames powdercoated we should talk
Jonnys ilegitimate Father
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Originally Posted by somnambulant
*cough* (forgot to ask when I had you on the phone earlier)

Just reg'd Bradyn...2nd wave also. Could you do a brother a solid and print out some waiver forms..my printer is "Office Spaced".
Last edited by cavernmech; 04-16-07 at 05:01 PM.
In Velo Veritas
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From: Toronto
Bikes: Menonite black urbanite, probably enough spare parts to make anther one.
Originally Posted by LordFoo
The Halton Police Auction is this coming Saturday in Oakville, and includes "over 140 bicycles".
Not sure if this will be any good, but maybe a good place to pick up a frame for a fixie conversion? The toronto city auctions are usually a bust as the good frames get scoped out beforehand and snatched up quickly..
Not sure if this will be any good, but maybe a good place to pick up a frame for a fixie conversion? The toronto city auctions are usually a bust as the good frames get scoped out beforehand and snatched up quickly..
Shiftless bum

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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
Originally Posted by somnambulant
*ding ding*
So I says to Mable I says
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Originally Posted by cavernmech
I just did....60...2nd wave....40+ Clydesdale 
Just reg'd Bradyn...2nd wave also. Could you do a brother a solid and print out some waiver forms..my printer is "Office Spaced".

Just reg'd Bradyn...2nd wave also. Could you do a brother a solid and print out some waiver forms..my printer is "Office Spaced".
In Velo Veritas
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Bikes: Menonite black urbanite, probably enough spare parts to make anther one.
Originally Posted by cavit8
mmmm... It'll be next week at the earliest. I've got three assignments due this week, an all weekend meeting where I'm seriously hoping I won't beat anyone brain dead -although it's looking like a distinct possibility, and another assignment due next Tuesday, and a research proposal due two weeks ago. I will keep you posted.
Shiftless bum

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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
Okay, I know it's hard to get opinions out of you folks, but regarding my Pinarello build, I'm debating going Campy or Shimano. I've since discovered that the delicious Xero-lites's I have are Shimano compatible hubs (anyone want a Veloce Campy sprocket set
), but I'm thinking that mixing and matching (e.g. Campy cranks, shimano cassette group etc.) is a little unsightly. So, should I sell the Xero's and try for a 9 speed campy hub or just say shimaNO?
), but I'm thinking that mixing and matching (e.g. Campy cranks, shimano cassette group etc.) is a little unsightly. So, should I sell the Xero's and try for a 9 speed campy hub or just say shimaNO?
cab horn

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campy FTW
Tie me up, Tie me down
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Campy, rebuildable shifters are a huge advantage. Also its just sexier.
Op I saw a tallbike when I was riding up and down huron st. today that someone's at the chain?
Op I saw a tallbike when I was riding up and down huron st. today that someone's at the chain?
Call me The Breeze
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From: Cooper Ontario
Bikes: 2004 Litespeed Siena, 1996 Litespeed Obed, 1992 Miele (unknown model), 1982 Meile Uno LS.
Hey Cam, perhaps you could get a campy freehub?
Shiftless bum

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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
A good thought Brad, I'll contact the distributor to see if the freehub shell can be replaced with a campy compatible one.
Dances With Cars
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From: Toronto, Canada
Bikes: TBL Onyx Pro(ss converted), Pake SS (starting to look kinda pimped)
For the Pinny....Campy without a doubt. You will not be disappointed.
In Velo Veritas
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Bikes: Menonite black urbanite, probably enough spare parts to make anther one.
for an italian frame, campy is your only logical choice.
Dances With Cars
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i think it says so in the bible
Shiftless bum

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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
Sigh, I figured as much. Good thing I just got a campy Chorus crank in the mail!




