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by fixedgear
24 Mar 2010, 23:08
Forum: Track
Topic: Awesome track pics
Replies: 257
Views: 66149

What the bejeezus is goin on with all those derneys?
Those are not those pretend derny's, they are real motorpacing motocycles and the bikes behind are real pacing bicycles.
by fixedgear
10 Mar 2010, 18:37
Forum: Road
Topic: BSCC Single Speed Racing Sat 6th & 20th March
Replies: 5
Views: 1470

Well nine riders lined up for the singlespeed race on 6 March, the majority BSCC riders who were riding their normal road bikes restricted to just one gear. I rode my usual Heffron single speed steed geared down to 84" (53x17). Format was handicap over 8 laps (16.32km), I had a 4 minute start o...
by fixedgear
05 Mar 2010, 07:34
Forum: Road
Topic: BSCC Single Speed Racing Sat 6th & 20th March
Replies: 5
Views: 1470

Re: BSCC Single Speed Racing Sat 6th & 20th March

If I can shake my 'flu, I'll be there (surprise surprise!).

Planning on riding 53x17 (84.2") due to the 'hill', rather than my 53x16 (89.4") 'Heffron' gearing.
by fixedgear
03 Mar 2010, 17:54
Forum: Road
Topic: whos the bos?
Replies: 2
Views: 996

Theo Bos's transformation from World Sprint Champion and 200m world record holder at 9.772 seconds to pro roadie in the space of 2 years has been amazing. 8)
by fixedgear
20 Feb 2010, 21:16
Forum: Conversation
Topic: 3 straight! plus Amy is the ozzy champ?!!!!!!
Replies: 26
Views: 5250

Excellent effort!
by fixedgear
20 Feb 2010, 21:14
Forum: Road
Topic: heffron today
Replies: 15
Views: 3048

Hello Hugo, I was the 4th placed (not angry or wingeing) rider in todays RBCC D Grade race. With only 5 riders in todays race, I was a bit disappointed only 3 did any meaningful work on the front, especially in the strong wind. I did try to offer you some advice during the race as to the fact that w...
by fixedgear
15 Nov 2009, 11:39
Forum: Road
Topic: Heffron 14-11-09 Race Report
Replies: 2
Views: 1307

Good report Terry, I was the 'unknown rider' who won the race. I counted 10 starters on the line, and as you said, this soon reduced to 6, then 5 riders. After my crash last week I was a bit tentive with a 'new old stock' rear tyre which needed the coating from the mold scrubbed off before the handl...
by fixedgear
15 Nov 2009, 11:23
Forum: Road
Topic: Heffron Race Report 7th November
Replies: 5
Views: 1712

Not a lot of damage to me, but the bike suffered extensive damage. A new rim and spokes was rebuilt on the hub by Jim Bundy, to which I added a new tyre (well 15 years old from my stash of skinwall Vittoria's :D ) and tube. I also had to realign the bent derailleur hanger with a wizzbang Park Tool a...
by fixedgear
28 Oct 2009, 07:58
Forum: Road
Topic: -Tempetation- 160kms fixed is set to return in 09!!!!
Replies: 183
Views: 34709

Sounds like this years fixie century will be a ripper. Unfortunately due to 4 months cycling inactivity due to illness I'll be passing on adding the '09 to the original '07 event. Looking forward to reading the ride reports though. And very slowly regaining my health and fitness - on a fixie of cour...
by fixedgear
01 Sep 2009, 19:12
Forum: Road
Topic: UCI wheel regulation enforced from 1 Sept 2009
Replies: 10
Views: 2758

They have finally come to their senses. But what's interesting is that this special approval is by CA, not UCI.
I don't think CA really had a choice as hundreds if not thousands of CA licence holders would have had non complying wheelsets had the UCI rule been applied strictly.
by fixedgear
22 Jul 2009, 22:02
Forum: Road
Topic: UCI wheel regulation enforced from 1 Sept 2009
Replies: 10
Views: 2758

This makes a lot of wheels illegal. Whats the depth of a velocity deep V? I know this makes my TWE road wheels illegal as they are 30mm deep rims. With any luck Greg will be getting these tested so they pass. This ruling is only for mass start events, so it doesn't include track or time trials (not...
by fixedgear
04 Jul 2009, 21:02
Forum: Road
Topic: Heffron 4.7.09
Replies: 2
Views: 1080

That third in B Grade was a top effort Tim, all those hard Tassie touring miles are paying dividends.
by fixedgear
27 May 2009, 11:39
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Cheap chain tensioner for you fixie lot!
Replies: 16
Views: 3149

Err, now having actually watched the You tube video, yes I suppose you could use an old chainring as a form of chain tensioner, but in order to adjust the tensioner, you'd need horizontal dropouts anyway. In rare fortuitous circumstances the floating ring might fit on non adjustable (vertical) dropo...
by fixedgear
26 May 2009, 23:18
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Cheap chain tensioner for you fixie lot!
Replies: 16
Views: 3149

Singlespeeds can have chain tensioners, fixies cannot.
by fixedgear
08 May 2009, 11:06
Forum: Conversation
Topic: I bet this guy breaks alot of spokes.
Replies: 13
Views: 2363

Re: I bet this guy breaks alot of spokes.

Some great MTB riding. Enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/user/inspiredbicycles
Impressive, now if only I could pull a few of those tricks at Heffron Park, say to get out of a 'boxed in' situation. :twisted:
by fixedgear
25 Mar 2009, 14:58
Forum: Track
Topic: Feeling brave?
Replies: 10
Views: 2396

you could use a mountain bike on it..... reminds me of the boulder indoor track http://www.boulderindoorcycling.com/images/velo_velodrome.jpg http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/3444/homefinishedtrack005.jpg The Boulder CO track (142m) is a similar size and shape to Muswellbrook (165m), it's just the ...
by fixedgear
25 Mar 2009, 14:55
Forum: Track
Topic: Feeling brave?
Replies: 10
Views: 2396

I found the pics on a Spanish website for a bike shop that specialises in the fixie market, so I assume it's in Spain. http://www.labicicleteria.net/ The fresh paint on the track implies that it is still gets ridden. I wonder how many flats are caused by splinters in the tyres? Coming off on this t...
by fixedgear
24 Feb 2009, 16:03
Forum: Track
Topic: Muswellbrook Track Open - 28th Feb
Replies: 9
Views: 2238

man we are in alot better form than when we left :D hopefully we will go well on the small gearing :S Hey we are talking about staying up there now too, brownie is too. Tim's right about small gearing, 87 - 88" is about right as it's difficult to get on top of a big gear due to the tightness o...
by fixedgear
15 Dec 2008, 11:28
Forum: Track
Topic: DHBC in the Three days of Sydney carnival over new years....
Replies: 21
Views: 5123

Cat 4?, so entries on the day?

I'd like to make it to Tempe and Lidcombe, but planning anything at that time of the year when you work as a firefighter is uncertain. :roll:
by fixedgear
15 Dec 2008, 10:53
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Pudding Races at Heffron
Replies: 16
Views: 3869

Thanks for the confirmation on D grade status. Did Bucko say why there wasn't a D grade for the day?
No, I did not ask either.

If Beanzy is out there in DHBC cyberspace, perhaps he could enlighten us ?
by fixedgear
14 Dec 2008, 22:13
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Pudding Races at Heffron
Replies: 16
Views: 3869

I spoke with Bucko yesterday at Heffron, apparently other than the Bike Bug 500 for A Grade, there will only be a handicap for B and C grade riders. D Grade riders can ride, but will be handicapped as C grade riders. Obviously this make's it a bit hard for D graders, so I'll have to update my bike f...
by fixedgear
27 Nov 2008, 10:13
Forum: Track
Topic: The DHBC Jinjie Gong appreciation thread
Replies: 92
Views: 30505

I'm in for $25 if you still need #12 or any extra expenses for Jinjie.
by fixedgear
18 Nov 2008, 17:37
Forum: Road
Topic: Velocity Road Wheels must sell ASAP CHEAP
Replies: 5
Views: 1682

Kieran, private message sent re these wheels.
by fixedgear
11 Nov 2008, 23:16
Forum: Road
Topic: Velocity Road Wheels must sell ASAP CHEAP
Replies: 5
Views: 1682

Re: Velocity Road Wheels must sell ASAP CHEAP

Long story but I have aquired a nice set of Velocity Deep V road wheels, black rim, spokes and black formula hub, with QR skewers.

Having no use for them, I need to get rid of them. $350 for the pair if anyone wants them.
If still available for sale, please advise of spoke count for each wheel.
by fixedgear
18 Oct 2008, 13:33
Forum: Road
Topic: Fixie centuary
Replies: 2
Views: 1386

Sorry for the very late notice, but due to unforseen commitments on Sunday, I'm a withdrawl from this years fixie century.

For those riding, have fun out there :D
by fixedgear
09 Sep 2008, 23:26
Forum: Conversation
Topic: 2008 Fixie century...
Replies: 67
Views: 12620

I'm in for this years event again. :D

Will increase the gear inches a tad as well to keep up with Simon and the other fast guys. :P
by fixedgear
21 Aug 2008, 22:16
Forum: Road
Topic: Heffron 16-8-2008
Replies: 17
Views: 4864

Yes, the results have C grade dong 14 laps, we actually only did 13, our average was really 35.43 kph. I think B grade is incorrect as well, I believe they also did a lap less than stated.
I note C Grade results have now been adjusted to 13 laps and the average to 35.43 kph on the RBCC website.
by fixedgear
18 Aug 2008, 17:39
Forum: Road
Topic: Heffron 16-8-2008
Replies: 17
Views: 4864

Interesting to note that B grade faster than A grade. Although very small A grade bunch. Also C grade average listed as 38km/h +. This may be a mistake as we did pass C grade at one stage and when they passed us again i think they did not get to far ahead... Yes, the results have C grade dong 14 la...
by fixedgear
17 Aug 2008, 18:59
Forum: Road
Topic: Heffron 16-8-2008
Replies: 17
Views: 4864

Well don Michael & Tim.

Why was the distance reduced for C grade?
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All grades had their distances reduced by 2 to 4 laps as A Grade who only had 5 riders did not want to ride their usual 20 laps (40 km).
by fixedgear
16 Aug 2008, 19:21
Forum: Road
Topic: Heffron 16-8-2008
Replies: 17
Views: 4864

Managed 4th place in C Grade through some luck in threading through the bunch in the last lap prior to the sprint, C was reduced to 13 laps from 16, average was about 35.5 kph, just a smidge faster than D. The wind was not terribly helpful to me today, took a bit of effort to keep the 53x16 (89.3&qu...
by fixedgear
04 Aug 2008, 22:33
Forum: Road
Topic: Heffron 2-8-2008
Replies: 6
Views: 2001

Fixed gear outstanding - well done on the win in D. up to C for you... :D ... Don't know about the promotion to RBCC C Grade Mick, the D Grade field was a bit down on quality not having the 'D Train' aka DHBC riders in the race. :D It was also my only D Grade podium for the year and the average was...
by fixedgear
03 Aug 2008, 16:45
Forum: Road
Topic: Heffron 2-8-2008
Replies: 6
Views: 2001

Congratulations too, to Beanzy on a great win in the Waratah's Enduro D Grade at WSID today.
by fixedgear
30 Jun 2008, 08:29
Forum: Road
Topic: Heffron 28-6-2008
Replies: 28
Views: 5921

how far is a lap of that place?
Heffron?

2.04 km, according to the RBCC website and the markings on the track itself.
by fixedgear
29 Jun 2008, 14:47
Forum: Road
Topic: Heffron 28-6-2008
Replies: 28
Views: 5921

man ive been left off every ones lists! are you all that embarresed by me?! But yeah i had the first lap off :S i jumped on the bike and my chain came off after the first corner, i was trynna change gears, seriously whats with those things>!? But yeah i got dropped as well, then with two laps to go...
by fixedgear
28 Jun 2008, 22:26
Forum: Road
Topic: Heffron 28-6-2008
Replies: 28
Views: 5921

D Grade: Avg Speed by my clock 35.7km/h. i was also backing up after Raw track!! As stated a few surges, no attacks. My first clompleted D grade race in a while. Tom (led zepplin) was a clear winner in the sprint. Congrats to Micklan on 2nd place. You did a fair amount of work on the front, upping ...
by fixedgear
28 Jun 2008, 18:47
Forum: Road
Topic: Heffron 28-6-2008
Replies: 28
Views: 5921

Re: Heffron 28-6-2008

DHBC riders Several: Fixed Gear, Damien, Chris R, Huw, Mat, Simon, (Michael G et al) Noted Simon: "my legs are sore"...(got 2nd B grade) Huw: "I'm so tired"...(got 3rd B grade) Congratulations - RAW/back to back with Heffron Chris R - got a tyre blow out in C grade D grade repor...
by fixedgear
26 Jun 2008, 12:33
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Tube lengths and frame sizes..... the dilema
Replies: 17
Views: 3316

Get a custom steel frame from Jim Bundy - you can have any length of top tube, seat tube, head tube you want :D Jim's building me a lugged Reynolds 531 frame to my specs at the moment. It will have a slightly extended head tube (17.5 cm) compared to the usual ~16cm you'd find on a 58cm centre to top...
by fixedgear
19 Jun 2008, 10:38
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Bum hypnosis
Replies: 19
Views: 4422

Well after a bit of digging, I have managed to locate the ultimate bling for my bum whilst riding. A super rare NOS limited edition saddle: http://img2.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/th.5b5d872dc8.jpg Bonus style points for anyone who can identify it. The black version of this saddle is the Selle Ita...
by fixedgear
16 Jun 2008, 19:40
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Rocky point road cycles closing down sale!!!...
Replies: 26
Views: 5282

Yes
Yes x 2. Peter is a former Aussie champ who knows his stuff when it comes to track cycling.
by fixedgear
14 Jun 2008, 12:30
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Fixie Century 2008 ???
Replies: 3
Views: 1220

Fixie Century 2008 ???

Just wondering if there will be a Fixie Century this year?

Any decisions/details as yet?
by fixedgear
13 Jun 2008, 20:32
Forum: Conversation
Topic: The League of Cycling Purity
Replies: 5
Views: 1538

I've got one foot in the league.
I've got both feet in the league.

(Attached by proper steel toeclips and leather straps I might add)
by fixedgear
27 Apr 2008, 15:05
Forum: Road
Topic: St George Club racing at Oatley Park
Replies: 53
Views: 11927

Yes it was an interesting race, fortunately for me I was able to calculate my handicap based on 3 regular riders and it turned out to be spot on. From there we were able to calculate the other handicaps, including Ian Jennings the Waratah Vet rider. George and Fred, who I went off with both managed...
by fixedgear
21 Apr 2008, 21:24
Forum: Road
Topic: Graded Criterium - Tennis Centre Homebush Bay
Replies: 21
Views: 4989

I've done these in the past, they are on a flat smooth course that, off memory is a bit over 1k per lap. Average speed is therefor higher than Heffron park for the same effort. In my opinion the grades do not exactly match one grade up ie; HE = WD HD = WC HC = WB HB = WA I'd recommend C grade for y...
by fixedgear
20 Apr 2008, 18:23
Forum: Track
Topic: Dullich hill club track championship. (inhouse training eve
Replies: 53
Views: 11412

man i had fun im amazed that i came third :S i should improve my 3000 metre time trial though :S that points race was an effort! totally thanx to alex for getting me into it again :D but yeah it was a good day, would have totally suited the roadies, seriously every one has to check it out next time...
by fixedgear
09 Apr 2008, 08:46
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Cycling in 1955
Replies: 3
Views: 1529

Based on my experience of English club cycling in 2007, there is still a bit of the romance of these filmclips in club runs. I was lucky enough to ride with the Icknield Road Club and the Bedfordshire and Herfordshire DA's of the CTC. Note too the number of fixed gear and singlespeed cycles in the c...
by fixedgear
08 Apr 2008, 09:28
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Happy 100th Birthday DHBC! 08/04/1908 -08/04/2008.
Replies: 4
Views: 1344

Happy 100th Birthday DHBC! 08/04/1908 -08/04/2008.

100 years today!

Congratulations and well done to all at DHBC.
by fixedgear
24 Mar 2008, 13:06
Forum: Road
Topic: waterfall ride on monday
Replies: 10
Views: 2401

Sorry about missing your call.

Went to yoga instead, rode the beast over there. Got a flat and a broken chain on the way over.
Broken chain? - you are just too strong.....better go easy on that gym work!
by fixedgear
23 Mar 2008, 13:37
Forum: Road
Topic: Waratah Veterans - Graded Scratch - Enduro 23-3-08
Replies: 8
Views: 2323

Well done Mick, you just about got there for a win. WSID circut is actually 3.68 km around and the 15 laps were a very solid ride. Unlike Mick who was in the thick of things, I was happy to just hang on and be there in the bunch at the end. The result also shows the difference the various club gradi...
by fixedgear
22 Mar 2008, 21:52
Forum: Conversation
Topic: There's only sofa a bike can take you...
Replies: 8
Views: 2019

Do you have some form of cargo bike there Lindsay? Any pictures of it unladen?

How far did the sofa have to travel?
by fixedgear
21 Mar 2008, 14:59
Forum: Road
Topic: NSW Masters Road Championship 24th April 08
Replies: 6
Views: 1810

Hmmm, I think Mike you will find it is the AUSTRALIAN rather than the NSW Masters Road Champs wanting you to shell out 50 clams.
I'll be saving my money, it's still more economical to line up for 5 races at Heffron even if I get dropped, than this money grab.
by fixedgear
20 Mar 2008, 18:01
Forum: Road
Topic: No Racing at Heffron - 22nd March
Replies: 16
Views: 3731

Is that the 80k race I hear about? No, it's what WVCC call an 'Enduro' which means all grades race about 50 per cent more than there usual distance. A Grade will do about 60 km, B about 56 km, C about 52 km etc down to about 40 km for F Grade. Subject to the Commissaires discretion so as to space o...
by fixedgear
19 Mar 2008, 22:13
Forum: Road
Topic: No Racing at Heffron - 22nd March
Replies: 16
Views: 3731

OK, so what racing is on this weekend?
Warratah Vets 8.00 am Sunday at Western Sydney International Dragway (WSID).

Open to all male CA licence holders 30 and over, and female CA licence holders of any age.
by fixedgear
17 Mar 2008, 10:09
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Cell Bikes Triumph or Avanti Giro
Replies: 17
Views: 8619

Compact cranks may be useful for the area he'll be riding in, though being a runner i expect he would be fairly fit, so they might not be needed. Tektro brakes are no where near as good as shimano, though it seems both bikes have shimano 105 brakes unless i'm missing something. Nothing wrong with G...
by fixedgear
14 Mar 2008, 14:30
Forum: Road
Topic: Heffron Park 8 March
Replies: 46
Views: 9821

The D grade bunch is much bigger than lower grades. Based on this fact alone, it stands to reason that the pace should be higher. Exactly, which leads back to my point, D grade could easily have a number of it's struggling ( ie getting dropped) riders go to a 'new' E grade which would have the stro...
by fixedgear
12 Mar 2008, 21:38
Forum: Road
Topic: Heffron Park 8 March
Replies: 46
Views: 9821

My 2c.. No matter what distance or time you use the quoted average can be used as comparison between grades as they are all calculated the same way. They therefore provide the best analysis on a week to week basis. The quoted figure on RBCC website is also close to my recorded figure before i pulle...
by fixedgear
11 Mar 2008, 21:33
Forum: Road
Topic: Heffron Park 8 March
Replies: 46
Views: 9821

So its (Laps*2.04) / (Hours*60 + Minutes + (Seconds * 100/60)/100) * 60 No quite, it would be: (Laps*2.04) /Hours*60 + Minutes + (Seconds/60) * 60 Simply put though: Distance/Time = Ave Speed. However as we want our end figure in km per hr rather than km per min, we need to do either one of two thi...
by fixedgear
11 Mar 2008, 16:18
Forum: Road
Topic: Heffron Park 8 March
Replies: 46
Views: 9821

In plain English: (Total race distance in km, found from number of laps multiplied by 2.04 km) divided by (race time expressed in minutes) muitiplied by 60 equals average kph. Race time expressed in minutes means converting seconds into decimal fraction of a minute, you do this by dividing seconds b...
by fixedgear
11 Mar 2008, 15:44
Forum: Road
Topic: Heffron Park 8 March
Replies: 46
Views: 9821

After a bit of messing around with the abacus I seem to have found where RBCC have gone wrong with the calculations. It seems (1) the distance used has been taken as 28.00 km rather than the correct 28.56 km AND (2) 45 minutes and 57 seconds has been incorrectly decimalised as 45.57 rather than the ...
by fixedgear
11 Mar 2008, 14:27
Forum: Track
Topic: Newcastle open & more disapointed organisers...
Replies: 10
Views: 3034

I think that snapped cog might be one of those lightweight aluminium jobbies, I'd be amazed if it was a steel one.
by fixedgear
11 Mar 2008, 14:16
Forum: Road
Topic: Heffron Park 8 March
Replies: 46
Views: 9821

Official results from RBCC are out http://www.randwickbotanycc.com/Results%202008/8%20Mar%202008/results_8_Mar_2008.htm It shows that D grade averaged 36.9kph, so not quite the 37kph I was expecting. It was also 0.2kph faster than C grade. B and C grade both did an extra lap, I don't know the reaso...
by fixedgear
11 Mar 2008, 14:09
Forum: Conversation
Topic: New shoes
Replies: 39
Views: 7831

Shoes... I think that shoes are like saddles, some people love them, some people loathe them. I use a Shimano Shoe which I have used for about 4 years now, I have no issues with them and I have no immediate plans for replacing them. Generally, you want a stiff sole for better power transfer, obviou...
by fixedgear
11 Mar 2008, 14:06
Forum: Conversation
Topic: New shoes
Replies: 39
Views: 7831

Quite. OK, I have a simple question. I actually bought the Specialized BG Comp shoes on Saturday. I didn't want to admit it before in case I seemed too naive and rash. But there you go, I bought them. They cost me $220, or about the equivalent of my first pair of expensive Italian leather hiking bo...
by fixedgear
03 Mar 2008, 21:00
Forum: Road
Topic: Heffron 1st March 2008
Replies: 19
Views: 4303

I see that although Lindsay rode gears, he still had his gear levers in the correct place, ie the downtube!
by fixedgear
25 Feb 2008, 12:58
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Evendale Penny Farthings
Replies: 34
Views: 7381

Congratulations to all the DHBC racers especially the National Champions Huw and Al. Tim, we'll make a roadie out of you yet, finishing the the century ride and 4th in the 30 km road race - it's got to be a good sign. I must give the Penny's a go myself sometime - after all, they are a fixed wheel c...
by fixedgear
24 Feb 2008, 14:09
Forum: Road
Topic: Heffron 23rd Feb 2008
Replies: 40
Views: 8063

Matt (Beanzy), I rode (and to my surprise won) E grade. It's interesting on how people have different perspectives on a race. After getting dropped from the D bunch after 6 laps last week, John Buckton allowed me to ride in E. First lap was 4.03 (30.22 kph), but that's to be expected with the 'stand...
by fixedgear
23 Feb 2008, 09:57
Forum: Road
Topic: Heffron 23rd Feb 2008
Replies: 40
Views: 8063

I'll be there too, probably the singlespeed again today - working on it at this very moment :roll:
by fixedgear
20 Feb 2008, 14:15
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Training wheels???
Replies: 51
Views: 8393

Fixedgear: If you hit the quote button on the top right of each post, a quote box would be automatically generated by the server. Save you the trouble of copy and pasting, and clearer presentation of the quoted passage.
Hmmm, like this? Well I never had a 'puter edjumacation - self taught :shock:
by fixedgear
20 Feb 2008, 10:45
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Training wheels???
Replies: 51
Views: 8393

simon said: 'I'll back Mike up with Al's Tyres and tubes. I have had far less punctures on Al's tyres than any other tyre. They are heavy, they are thick, they don't wear out quick, but you wouldn't race on them ever! Perfect for training.' Would'nt race on them? - sounds like a challenge! Details o...
by fixedgear
14 Feb 2008, 10:57
Forum: Conversation
Topic: a fixed gear and the case of the disembodied hand
Replies: 3
Views: 1133

1968 Mexico Olympics. This is the podium for the mens 200m (athletics). Peter Norman of Australia is the guy on the left. The two (US of)Americans making the black power salute are Tommie Smith and John Carlos.
by fixedgear
13 Feb 2008, 11:00
Forum: Road
Topic: Heffron 16/02/2008
Replies: 8
Views: 2317

Heffron 16/02/2008

Weather permitting (you have to preface things with that of late), who's lining up at Heffron this Saturday?

I'm planning on giving the singlespeed another run, on a 84" gear this time.
by fixedgear
11 Feb 2008, 10:26
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Celeste. Is it the colour of toothpaste?
Replies: 10
Views: 2440

Celeste is fine....as long as it's on a classic steel Bianchi, with a Campag Paris-Roubaix gear such as Lindsay posted above. Otherwise it's not my list of favoured colours.
by fixedgear
08 Feb 2008, 12:33
Forum: Road
Topic: Singlespeed at Heffron 02/02
Replies: 9
Views: 2539

Toff, I'll probably have the Airlite wheel on the Farleigh at the Heffron races on the 16 and 23 of February. (Can't make it tomorrow unfortunately). The Airlite wheel is only a temporary 'fix' for the Farleigh, it actually 'belongs' to my 1968 Bates track bike, but the Suzue/Wolber wheel that I'd u...
by fixedgear
06 Feb 2008, 22:12
Forum: Road
Topic: Singlespeed at Heffron 02/02
Replies: 9
Views: 2539

weiyun wrote: 'It'll need to work hard to pay you back through race prizes...' I doubt I'll ever be a money winner on the Farleigh, but it's fun mixing it will all those $2000-5000 20 speeds on a singlespeed. Actually, I'm not really a money winner on any bike (can't sprint!), but as long as I don't...
by fixedgear
06 Feb 2008, 21:56
Forum: Road
Topic: Singlespeed at Heffron 02/02
Replies: 9
Views: 2539

Huw wrote: 'And a nice looking bike, too!' Well the blur hides a few of the scratches, but basically it's a 1982 Farleigh (Bob Farley) track frame in Columbus SP (track sprinting) tubing. The frame was modified later by another Melbourne builder Daryl Perkins for road training use with the addition ...
by fixedgear
06 Feb 2008, 20:44
Forum: Conversation
Topic: 30 or so at slowies?!
Replies: 15
Views: 3430

Based on my experience of some cycling clubs in the UK who are exactly that - 'cycling' not just 'cycle racing' clubs, I think DHBC and the cycling community is benefiting from DHBC catering to a wider group of cyclists. It's not uncommon in the UK for clubs to have affilation to not just the racing...
by fixedgear
06 Feb 2008, 19:52
Forum: Conversation
Topic: What to do with a crap bike
Replies: 50
Views: 9174

Probably has a sufficiently low enough gear to climb seated and spinning, less of a need for 'proper' cycling shoes and retention systems in those circumstances.
by fixedgear
06 Feb 2008, 19:46
Forum: Road
Topic: Singlespeed at Heffron 02/02
Replies: 9
Views: 2539

Singlespeed at Heffron 02/02

In the footsteps (should that be wheeltracks?) of Al and Lindsay, I gave my 1982 Farleigh singlespeed with a 52x16 (87.8") gear a run at Heffron on Saturday. Raced in D Grade (the 'old' C Grade) and managed to finish with the bunch sprinting for third as first and second was taken by a couple o...
by fixedgear
06 Feb 2008, 18:52
Forum: Conversation
Topic: What to do with a crap bike
Replies: 50
Views: 9174

The young Korean/Japanese girls bike does not look all that 'crappy'. Componentry appears to be lower level Shimano MTB, also noticed a Q/R front hub rather than th more usual nutted 'el crappo'.

From the photo's it looks as if she can climb ok on the thing as well.
by fixedgear
19 Jan 2008, 19:55
Forum: Road
Topic: RBCC Heffron Park 19/01/08
Replies: 14
Views: 3536

Well it absolutely poured down today, most of the corners had a fair bit of surface water 'ponding' so racing was not unexpectantly cancelled. A bit of a disappointment because it will be 16 February before I can get another chance to race there with the Australia day break next weekend, and then my...
by fixedgear
18 Jan 2008, 19:37
Forum: Road
Topic: RBCC Heffron Park 19/01/08
Replies: 14
Views: 3536

Neither UCI regulations nor Cycling Australia rules prohibit the use of a fixed wheel. In talking with John Buckton (RBCC President/Handicapper) today I gain the impression that they have a 'local rule' specific to the Heffron circut discouraging fixies because of safety issues. The safety issue bei...
by fixedgear
17 Jan 2008, 20:05
Forum: Road
Topic: RBCC Heffron Park 19/01/08
Replies: 14
Views: 3536

RBCC Heffron Park 19/01/08

This Saturday I'm planning on making a somewhat overdue debut at Heffron Park. I've seen the track but never raced on it, so I'm looking for info and advice from those who have climbed the Pimples and cornered the Squircle. I'll be riding my recently acquired/built up Farleigh fixie in singlespeed m...
by fixedgear
17 Jan 2008, 10:22
Forum: Conversation
Topic: New bike (not T-bone's)
Replies: 29
Views: 7017

Ride a steel frame and you'll have the best ride, no need for those zertz.... smertz....whatever silicon implants in your plastic frame.
by fixedgear
15 Jan 2008, 11:25
Forum: Track
Topic: Goulburn Track Power in pictures...
Replies: 2
Views: 1546

I ended up being placed in Masters B grade which when I should have been in C. Hung on ok in a reasonably slow paced 5 lap scratch to finish at the back of the field, but off 250m I was out of the wheelrace after 2 laps. Goulburn is a very nice country track though, fast and safe. Pity about the wea...
by fixedgear
15 Jan 2008, 11:20
Forum: Track
Topic: Website update. Track data bases more complete...
Replies: 13
Views: 3887

Just some further info on velodrome lengths, Goulburn is 396 metres and Unanderra 270 metres. And Simon is spot on with Muswellbrook, it's a must ride track - It is the shortest track in Australia (the next smallest are 200m) and the closest thing to riding a short European 6 day race tracks you'll ...
by fixedgear
13 Jan 2008, 17:39
Forum: Road
Topic: How many tubes?
Replies: 14
Views: 3340

I usually carry two tubes. For extended rides over 100 km I tend to carry three.
by fixedgear
07 Jan 2008, 09:06
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Australian drivers the worst: Evans
Replies: 9
Views: 2387

After having ridden my bike in the UK, France, the US and New Zealand as well as Australia of course, I'd say that only in NZ are drivers as bad or worse in their behaviour to cyclists than Australia.
by fixedgear
28 Dec 2007, 15:24
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Inside Saturday Slowies
Replies: 12
Views: 3558

Lindsay, Nice HoB on the FGG site. Mine is very similar, but I have the lugless fillet brazed bespoke frame in a nice green with gold accents. Tubing is Reynolds 531 db of course. Mine is currently seat up as a fixie, with a mix of period parts (Airlite, Chater Lea) and a few more modern parts for r...
by fixedgear
27 Dec 2007, 13:00
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Inside Saturday Slowies
Replies: 12
Views: 3558

Well done Lindsay.
I'm very impressed at what DHBC does to promote all facets of cycling from grassroots to higher level stuff.
Will there be a Satuday Slowies this Saturday 29/12?
The 1951 Hobbs of Barbican might want a gentle paced run if the weather is ok. [/b]
by fixedgear
23 Dec 2007, 20:44
Forum: Track
Topic: 2007 NSW state titles day 2 in photos...
Replies: 2
Views: 1611

Congratulations on your pursuit ride Simon.

5.01 is a very classy time and you will surely go under the 5 minute mark soon.

It was only 30 years ago when Gary Sutton riding sub 5 minutes was regarded as world class.
by fixedgear
17 Dec 2007, 20:19
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Critical Mass - Bridge Ride - Friday 5:30pm
Replies: 28
Views: 6451

If the artists impression in the link above is anything to go by, cyclists will have a 2 km obstacle course around pedestrians. :(
by fixedgear
17 Dec 2007, 20:16
Forum: Road
Topic: Great Day at Heffron Park 15th December
Replies: 15
Views: 4194

Some great photo's of the DHBC gang on the RBCC site.

A question: Did the Elite, A, B and C grades race in the reverse direction as advertised? The photo's suggest to me that they may have not.
by fixedgear
14 Dec 2007, 13:28
Forum: Track
Topic: Pedals for big feet
Replies: 7
Views: 2696

If you need a wider pedal, the MKS Touring Pedal is really just a wider 'rat trap' and has quality bearings and construction. Cleated shoes fit fine. I've used them on the track on my Bates and also on the Falcon fixie.

For details see: www.velo-orange.com/mks.tope.html
by fixedgear
13 Dec 2007, 16:40
Forum: Track
Topic: crank length
Replies: 8
Views: 2939

Very nice...

Lugged steel :D

Fixie :D

Mmmmmmmm :!:
by fixedgear
11 Dec 2007, 13:27
Forum: Road
Topic: Heffron Park 8th December 2007 - a special day
Replies: 58
Views: 14469

weiyun wrote: 'Shock, horror, sacrilege! ' Only too technical in a self preservation kind of way. Everything can be ridden fixed, but at bunch speeds, I've no desire to have my pedal (and a real quill pedal at that - complete with steel toeclip and leather strap), come into contact with the surface ...
by fixedgear
11 Dec 2007, 12:49
Forum: Road
Topic: Heffron Park 8th December 2007 - a special day
Replies: 58
Views: 14469

Mike, I just checked the UCI and CA regulations re cycles and I can't find anything preventing the use of a fixed gear in a road race.
Having said that, I'd use a single freewheel at Heffron, by all accounts the course is too 'technical' for a fixie.
by fixedgear
11 Dec 2007, 12:27
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Hello Apollo
Replies: 14
Views: 3287

I see from the blog that your bike fetures a "bar tap $15". :?

Where do you hide the beer? :shock:

And what kind of brew is it? :twisted:
by fixedgear
11 Dec 2007, 09:49
Forum: Road
Topic: Heffron Park 8th December 2007 - a special day
Replies: 58
Views: 14469

Nice classic steel bike can be seen going around in the C Grade photos. Red frame, brake cables out of the tops of the levers, downtube shifters (probably friction) etc. I should have a go around in (I guess) D Grade at Heffron myself sometime soon. I wonder how the Falcon or the Bates would go? I'd...
by fixedgear
25 Nov 2007, 14:54
Forum: Track
Topic: Central Coast open in pictures....
Replies: 2
Views: 1900

Likewise, I had to work a night shift that precluded Gosford.
Maybe next year.......
by fixedgear
12 Nov 2007, 15:27
Forum: Track
Topic: Muswellbrook track open brief photo report....
Replies: 3
Views: 2221

There are a couple of panels missing from the colourbond fence around the back, this the apparent 'after hours' entrance. I had a ball on this little 165m track, it was a pity that 'B' grade was so widely split on ability, I got lapped and withdrawn all too quickly in the 40 lap scratch race. On suc...
by fixedgear
12 Nov 2007, 15:18
Forum: Track
Topic: DHBC Kilo championsips....
Replies: 16
Views: 6136

Having a club track championships is a great idea, the Waratah Vets CC for example hire Dunc Gray for an arvo and award medals across grades on aggregate results over a 500m TT, 2000m pursuit and a 5000m scratch race. I'm sure DHBC could do the same at Tempe over 'elite' distances and perhaps a spri...

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