Toronto Fixed
05-03-07 | 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by TRaffic Jammer
the nightmare that is the roadie "duck" walk
Originally Posted by Shiznaz
I have this kind of perverse hope that people will hear it and look at my shoes. I have no idea why.
and speaking of the wipe-out factor: the first time i wore my summer shoes this year i went out for sushi and was so excited/distracted i came very close to wiping out in the restaurant and everyone stared
05-03-07 | 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Shiznaz
Look cleats are fine for popping into a cafe... its just the grocery trips and errand runs that tend to be a problem
05-03-07 | 08:55 AM
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I was at the track last weekend and needed to rush to the repair stand in between drills to adjust my rear wheel (wearing look cleats). I ran over there steadying myself on the bike, and slid about 15 feet in style to the repair stand. On the way back I did the same thing but everyone looked at me with their mouths agape and told me how easy it is to slip and fall in them. Thanks professors!
Look cleats may not be good for a fist fight, but they are good for a snap kick to the face!
Look cleats may not be good for a fist fight, but they are good for a snap kick to the face!
05-03-07 | 09:05 AM
Dances With Cars
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Originally Posted by Shiznaz
Look cleats may not be good for a fist fight, but they are good for a snap kick to the face!
As long as you aren't wearin' one on the foot you balance on.
05-03-07 | 09:11 AM
Don't smoke, Mike.
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Originally Posted by DrBenway
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZdTgwT0rX8
Wasn't there talk some time ago about the Unwin St. sprints? Is that still happening?
Wasn't there talk some time ago about the Unwin St. sprints? Is that still happening?
05-03-07 | 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by somnambulant
Speedplay zero's have micro-adjustable float and can be set anywhere from 15 degrees to totally fixed.
FWIW, I've used both Looks and Zeros on my road bike (usually longer rides, very little in/out except for stop lights, very little walking) and greatly prefer the Zeros. The non-centering float does take a while to get used to, especially in sprints or climbing out of the saddle. Two-sided, easy to clip in, easy to clip out. Maintenance is a breeze.
My $.02
05-03-07 | 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by TRaffic Jammer
As long as you aren't wearin' one on the foot you balance on.
05-03-07 | 09:19 AM
So I says to Mable I says
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Originally Posted by dcon
I lurk in here to pick up info on riding around in Toronto - I haven't been in the city too long.
FWIW, I've used both Looks and Zeros on my road bike (usually longer rides, very little in/out except for stop lights, very little walking) and greatly prefer the Zeros. The non-centering float does take a while to get used to, especially in sprints or climbing out of the saddle. Two-sided, easy to clip in, easy to clip out. Maintenance is a breeze.
My $.02
FWIW, I've used both Looks and Zeros on my road bike (usually longer rides, very little in/out except for stop lights, very little walking) and greatly prefer the Zeros. The non-centering float does take a while to get used to, especially in sprints or climbing out of the saddle. Two-sided, easy to clip in, easy to clip out. Maintenance is a breeze.
My $.02
But the ability to reduce that would be nice, not to mention the other advantages over the Crank Bros + Sidi Dominators (lower stack height/etc).
05-03-07 | 09:26 AM
Dances With Cars
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Originally Posted by Shiznaz
One footed track stand grasshopper.
05-03-07 | 09:38 AM
So I says to Mable I says
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Speedplay Zero Stainless awaiting my appraisal at Cycle Therapy.
Now I just need to book that orthotics appointment and get me some Sidi road shoes.
Now I just need to book that orthotics appointment and get me some Sidi road shoes.
05-03-07 | 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by TRaffic Jammer
A snap kick whilst ON the bike? Well Jackie, that I would pay money to see.
PS. a kid named brandon just walked into my cubicle with a lenovo 19 inch lcd screen. This was totally unexpected. SWEET!
05-03-07 | 10:08 AM
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Quick word on Scotch night. It's on tonight for 7 'til whenever. Wes' getting coiffed so I know he'll drag in a little later, but everyone who's interested in coming out, PM me for directions/# if you have not already done so.
05-03-07 | 10:14 AM
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Sorry no weekday scotch night for me. Thanks though Cam!
05-03-07 | 10:22 AM
Tie me up, Tie me down
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Dan what are you doing posting at noon, go do some work.
Wait a second what am I doing posting at noon...damn slow days
Wait a second what am I doing posting at noon...damn slow days
05-03-07 | 10:24 AM
So I says to Mable I says
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Originally Posted by Offhoff
Dan what are you doing posting at noon, go do some work.
Wait a second what am I doing posting at noon...damn slow days
Wait a second what am I doing posting at noon...damn slow days
05-03-07 | 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by somnambulant
He's using his blackberry, yo.
edit: and actually I'm using my gooseberry
Last edited by Danhalen; 05-03-07 at 11:37 AM.
05-03-07 | 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Danhalen
Oh snap! Actually I'm not working at all today! Booyah.
edit: and actually I'm using my gooseberry
edit: and actually I'm using my gooseberry
05-03-07 | 11:45 AM
So I says to Mable I says
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what a lovely day out there.. I just cruised around for a half hour using The Annoyanator 5000™ on cars parked in bike lanes. 
05-03-07 | 11:54 AM
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oh yeah... yesterday when I was walking to the market to get lunch I saw some dude with a fixed gear in berczy (sp?) park just walking around and doing backflips and crazy floor gymnastics. On the way back I saw a dude on a sweet ass BMC track bike. It was super sweet. That is all.
05-03-07 | 12:16 PM
So I says to Mable I says
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Originally Posted by Shiznaz
oh yeah... yesterday when I was walking to the market to get lunch I saw some dude with a fixed gear in berczy (sp?) park just walking around and doing backflips and crazy floor gymnastics. On the way back I saw a dude on a sweet ass BMC track bike. It was super sweet. That is all.
I think Keith knows Mr BMC TrackMachine.
/me pines for a BMC CrossMachine.
05-03-07 | 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Shiznaz
oh yeah... yesterday when I was walking to the market to get lunch I saw some dude with a fixed gear in berczy (sp?) park just walking around and doing backflips and crazy floor gymnastics. On the way back I saw a dude on a sweet ass BMC track bike. It was super sweet. That is all.
05-03-07 | 01:22 PM
Don't smoke, Mike.
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05-03-07 | 01:25 PM
Don't smoke, Mike.
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Originally Posted by somnambulant
Parkour ftw.
I think Keith knows Mr BMC TrackMachine.
/me pines for a BMC CrossMachine.
I think Keith knows Mr BMC TrackMachine.
/me pines for a BMC CrossMachine.
05-03-07 | 01:34 PM
So I says to Mable I says
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best hiphop lyrics ever:
Don't make me bite ya face (come on)
'Cuz it ain't like I like the taste
It's more of a psychological thing
My heart pace'll never change
But your cabbage'll get rearranged
Don't make me bite ya face (come on)
'Cuz it ain't like I like the taste
It's more of a psychological thing
My heart pace'll never change
But your cabbage'll get rearranged
05-03-07 | 01:41 PM
So I says to Mable I says
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Originally Posted by shapelike
Also:
"My bike got stolen, and I am looking to buy a sheep mountain bike"
https://toronto.craigslist.org/bik/323726532.html
Last edited by somnambulant; 05-03-07 at 01:47 PM.