So, what should one do when in doubt, Timy?
Here's one for the penny riders.
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- 11 Feb 2011, 13:25
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
- Replies: 1655
- Views: 362509
- 10 Feb 2011, 16:44
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
- Replies: 1655
- Views: 362509
- 03 Feb 2011, 11:41
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Tools
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8094
Re: Tools
I'm not so sure about that Pedros tool. Could be a pain in the neck if you were trying to adjust something that requires the wheel to be affixed, like brake pads, for example. A good heavy mallet made of a softish rubber compound is a great tool, and one I forgot. It's one of my most oft-used tools.
- 31 Jan 2011, 16:54
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Tools
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8094
Re: Tools
I've seen some bike toolkits for sale at the usual places, like PBK and T7, but the problem with buying a toolkit like that is that all the parts are usually for your lowest common denominator Shimano components. That makes half the tools wrong for someone who uses Campag or probably SRAM, and so yo...
- 28 Jan 2011, 14:55
- Forum: Road
- Topic: My New FIXIE
- Replies: 37
- Views: 8567
Re: My New FIXIE
Screaming down the big hill into Watson's Bay on Australia Day (74 inches, about 70km/h ~That's about 204rpm!!!), I was hard on the front and back brakes, and the back wheel lifted right off the ground. My cadence dropped to about 150 and my back wheel skipped along the ground until my bike speed sl...
- 27 Jan 2011, 10:39
- Forum: Road
- Topic: My New FIXIE
- Replies: 37
- Views: 8567
Re: My New FIXIE
You have to learn to spin. Spinning teaches the correct technique for riding a bike. Once you have clipless pedals you can and should learn the correct technique. Anyone can stomp on the pedals, but that is neither efficient nor effective at transferring power. If you sit at the DHBC meeting spot at...
- 25 Jan 2011, 20:14
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Australia Day ride
- Replies: 30
- Views: 6769
Re: Australia Day ride
I think I'll come along on the Bondi ride. Just deciding if I'm going to ride fixed. From memory the Watto Bay climb is a bit steep...
- 24 Jan 2011, 17:20
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Heart Rate Monitors
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2640
Heart Rate Monitors
I'm in the market for a new HRM. I haven't seen my last one for several months now, so I'm giving it up as lost. Curious what devices people have used and liked. I think it would be nice to be able to download data for analysis, but it's not a deal breaker. Also, my last HRM only provided energy inf...
- 24 Jan 2011, 10:11
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
- Replies: 1655
- Views: 362509
Re: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
That place won't be getting flooded anytime soon! Haha.
- 21 Jan 2011, 19:05
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Saturday Slowies in the Bike Plan
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1036
Re: Saturday Slowies in the Bike Plan
I found a picture of El Presidente and his boy, but couldn't find Slowies or DHBC written anywhere...
El Presidente Page
El Presidente Page
- 21 Jan 2011, 11:55
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Steel Frames For Sale - Great for retro build or fixed-gear.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4007
Re: Steel Frames For Sale - Great for retro build or fixed-g
Forgot I am also selling a Zullo. See revised info above.
- 20 Jan 2011, 16:39
- Forum: Track
- Topic: DHBC omnium Calendar 2011!!!!
- Replies: 27
- Views: 7579
Re: DHBC omnium Calender 2011!!!!
What has happened to the January Omnium? Is it still on?
- 20 Jan 2011, 16:36
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Carbon frame damage detection
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1090
Re: Carbon frame damage detection
I can get it x-ray'd for a small fee.
- 20 Jan 2011, 16:33
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Steel Frames For Sale - Great for retro build or fixed-gear.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4007
Steel Frames For Sale - Great for retro build or fixed-gear.
I have decided to sell some of my bike frames. These are mostly too big for me to actually ride. Offering them to DHBC first before they go to a well known online auction site. No prices here, as I think that would be vulgar, and I don't think other people need to know how much you paid. Prices for ...
- 18 Jan 2011, 09:32
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Altitude Training in Dulwich Hill
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1960
Re: Altitude Training in Dulwich Hill
You could always take up smoking. That will lower your blood oxygen levels, and lung efficiency to give yoyu the same basic effect as altitude training.
- 12 Jan 2011, 19:30
- Forum: News and Announcements
- Topic: IP Addresses Banned from the Forum
- Replies: 16
- Views: 9378
Re: IP Addresses Banned from the Forum
Stuart, why don't you require new members to undergo a verification process before being able to post? I.e. new members provide an e-mail address and a 2 line summary about why they want to join, including where they live. Once you review their answer, you can e-mail them a confirmation password to ...
- 11 Jan 2011, 09:27
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
- Replies: 1655
- Views: 362509
- 07 Jan 2011, 14:30
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
- Replies: 1655
- Views: 362509
Re: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
Isn't he a Queenslander?
- 26 Dec 2010, 15:04
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Race Weight
- Replies: 167
- Views: 48187
Re: Race Weight
Skinfold tests are about the easiest tests to carry out. You just need a set of calipers, and the guage tells you your fat percentage. Cost under $20. Mike probably has a set. Bring 'em down to the Cafe Mike!
- 25 Dec 2010, 19:43
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Important Notice RE: ATTA - Calga (Jan 2011)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1565
Re: Important Notice RE: ATTA - Calga (Jan 2011)
Slightly off topic, but worth sharing... Last year Peter Bundy told me that the US Olympic time trial team were training by racing timetrials on the Sturmey Archer (S3X) 3-speed fixed-gear hub. Not sure how they might have configured the gearing, as the hub is shockingly wide ranged, but there is de...
- 25 Dec 2010, 19:32
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Race Weight
- Replies: 167
- Views: 48187
Re: Race Weight
I have a hunch that Timbat might be close to the 10% fat level.
- 25 Dec 2010, 19:25
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Where to buy??
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9782
Re: Where to buy??
Thanks Tim,
Forgot Burwood Cycles. Think I got Ashfield and Burwood confused. Burwood have definitely supported the club in the past. They sponsored the DHBC Metro Masters Champs a few years ago.
Forgot Burwood Cycles. Think I got Ashfield and Burwood confused. Burwood have definitely supported the club in the past. They sponsored the DHBC Metro Masters Champs a few years ago.
- 23 Dec 2010, 13:30
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
- Replies: 1655
- Views: 362509
- 23 Dec 2010, 13:24
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Where to buy??
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9782
Re: Where to buy??
Peter Bundy Cycles - He is closing his retail shop tomorrow for 3 months though. Bargains to be had as a result. Riverwood 9534-4818. Mick Mazza Cycles - Marrickville. Also closing really soon. 9564-5468. Bargains there too. Ashfield Cycles - Ashfield. Not closing anytime soon. Tim Llewellyn works ...
- 23 Dec 2010, 13:12
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
- Replies: 1655
- Views: 362509
Re: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
So I went over to have a look at the new DHBC Twitter page, and noticed that a picture of the DHBC trophy winners from the Christmas Party. Naturally, I thought I'd have a look, but my computer was a bit slow to render the image. I decided to capture the image that got displayed on my screen. http:/...
- 23 Dec 2010, 12:46
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
- Replies: 1655
- Views: 362509
Re: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
I took yesterday off. Wasn't the best really. I was really disappointed that there were no strippers at the Oxford Tavern. Regarding my "tatoo": what goes on tour STAYS on tour. Good news is that I now have a nice new track bike toy to play with during the Christmas Carnivals. Yay. :mrgreen:
- 21 Dec 2010, 13:52
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Where to buy??
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9782
Re: Where to buy??
Yes. Forgot Al. He's great!
- 20 Dec 2010, 22:01
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Where to buy??
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9782
Re: Where to buy??
I would not recommend Cell bikes. They don't support the club, and as their name implies, they are more interested in a sale than service. I live around the corner from them, and can walk to their shop, but they will still charge me delivery fees, even if I want to walk in and pick up the item. If y...
- 18 Dec 2010, 21:37
- Forum: Track
- Topic: christmas carnival...
- Replies: 31
- Views: 6637
Re: christmas carnival...
I will definitely be there for the Tempe one and taking up the $15 offer. Will probably do at least one other event, but I am not clear what my holiday committments are just yet...
- 18 Dec 2010, 20:37
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Merry Christmas
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1672
Re: Merry Christmas
Melly Clistmas
- 18 Dec 2010, 20:30
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Sun Dec 19th Tempo Cup at Eastern Creek Raceway
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4570
Re: Sun Dec 19th Tempo Cup at Eastern Creek Raceway
I'm doing this. Can someone please post a link for the actual road I need to go to for signon? I don't want to get stuck 5k from the start at 5 minutes to 7 tomorrow.
Thanks,
Thanks,
- 15 Dec 2010, 18:11
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Rochelle Gilmore's 2011 Pinarello Dogma for sale
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4640
Re: Rochelle Gilmore's 2011 Pinarello Dogma for sale
Yees theeree was!
- 15 Dec 2010, 16:11
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Rochelle Gilmore's 2011 Pinarello Dogma for sale
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4640
Re: Rochelle Gilmore's 2011 Pinarello Dogma for sale
Neither of you knew that Super Reecord was around all through the 80s and 90s.
- 15 Dec 2010, 14:18
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: New Australian criterium series
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3448
Re: New Australian criterium series
Pretty sure I saw glimpses of Chubbsy hanging on to the tail of the bunch whilst watching Sunday's TV coverage. Caught glimpses of someone in a red shirt and black knicks quite near the back. After 20 mins he seemed to have been spat. The speed would have been awesome with the calibre of some of the...
- 15 Dec 2010, 08:31
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Dulwich Hill spotted
- Replies: 1054
- Views: 314947
Re: Dulwich Hill spotted
I went to Centennial Park on Sunday while everyone else was doing Waterfall. As I came into the park, I saw James (Jimmy) in his DHBC jersey heading out. Does that count?
- 15 Dec 2010, 08:27
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Rochelle Gilmore's 2011 Pinarello Dogma for sale
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4640
Re: Rochelle Gilmore's 2011 Pinarello Dogma for sale
Yes, good point Christian. Truth is that I assumed it was one of the Magnesium Dogmas, which is on my list of bikes I will eventually acquire (along with a curly Hetchins, an Eddy Merckx funny bike, and a whole lot of others...) Second, it's not just 11-speed. It's Super Record, which is so expensiv...
- 14 Dec 2010, 22:41
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Rochelle Gilmore's 2011 Pinarello Dogma for sale
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4640
Re: Rochelle Gilmore's 2011 Pinarello Dogma for sale
Can't talk......
.....Drooling....
.....Drooling....
- 10 Dec 2010, 10:36
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: I'll take that as a complament...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1893
Re: I'll take that as a complament...
They are my size. That's why I looked at 'em.
Once I saw something similar in the discount bin of a bike shop, but that was years ago.
I'll keep an eye out though...
Once I saw something similar in the discount bin of a bike shop, but that was years ago.
I'll keep an eye out though...
- 09 Dec 2010, 14:13
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: I'll take that as a complament...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1893
Re: I'll take that as a complament...
If you got shoes like these, imagine what fashion compliments you could get.
Perfect compliment to your bike...
(Pun intended on the double meaning of "compliment" in the above sentence for those that didn't pick it up).
Perfect compliment to your bike...
(Pun intended on the double meaning of "compliment" in the above sentence for those that didn't pick it up).
- 05 Dec 2010, 22:14
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Giant Boulder 2008 Mountain Bike for sale
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1777
Re: Giant Boulder 2008 Mountain Bike for sale
You'd probably do better in the For Sale section.
I'm holding off on buying a MTB until a Colnago Master MTB shows ups somewhere...
I'm holding off on buying a MTB until a Colnago Master MTB shows ups somewhere...
- 04 Dec 2010, 09:03
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: SCAM Warning: Very cheap high end road bikes
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2638
Re: SCAM Warning: Very cheap high end road bikes
There are a few scam warnings about your seller, Trouty. You can either blacklist the clown from your e-mail, or else freak with their minds a bit. If it were me, I would e-mail back saying that you have a friend/family member not far from their office (I have seen Bristol, UK) but it keeps changing...
- 03 Dec 2010, 17:46
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: New mayor of toronto- his view on cyclists
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1417
- 03 Dec 2010, 17:34
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: SCAM Warning: Very cheap high end road bikes
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2638
Re: SCAM Warning: Very cheap high end road bikes
I love these scams when they hit Ebay. I put insane bids on them. Hopefully one day I can get someone else to recognise it's a scam before the auction get's pulled, and we can get the bidding up over $1M...
- 29 Nov 2010, 19:37
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Valley Wheelers Retro Jerseys
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1847
Re: Valley Wheelers Retro Jerseys
JB, is this the bike that will be using that airlite hub? You get bonus points if it is! I first saw a-head stems in 1996, which makes them fine if that's the age of the bike. Also fine if it's a modern bike custom built for A-head. I just realised that my 90s steel Zullo also has carbon forks, (so ...
- 29 Nov 2010, 17:02
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Valley Wheelers Retro Jerseys
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1847
Re: Valley Wheelers Retro Jerseys
Forgot to mention that the breast logo is embroidered. Answering questions: Lizanne - A Clamont Professional qualifies under (2)(C) of the guidelines, regardless of parts. There are no samples to try. Best advice is measure a jersey that fits you well, and choose the size that best matches those dim...
- 26 Nov 2010, 16:54
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: New Bike Build
- Replies: 44
- Views: 8665
Re: New Bike Build
Isn't it for mounting your brake to a curved fork surface, a-la the fork on my Fettucini? Wallman, the the brake on your fork is the older style which pre-dates the modern recessed allen key nuts of modern brakes. Yes, I have seen curved washers for those forks, but not for brake calipers that use ...
- 26 Nov 2010, 14:11
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Online Website Discount Codes
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4856
Re: Online Website Discount Codes
In the interests of fairness, we should also post discounts we get at local bikeshops for being DHBC. For example, I can almost guarantee at least 10% discount if you tell Peter Bundy you are DHBC, and you can prove it. Probably more. When he get's back from his holiday I will confirm what you get.
- 26 Nov 2010, 14:00
- Forum: Club Kit Orders
- Topic: Retro Jerseys
- Replies: 26
- Views: 12300
Retro Jerseys
Not strictly club issue, but here is the logical place to post this thread. Jerseys: http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/2550/valleywheelersblue.th.jpg http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/7527/valleywheelersred.th.jpg Please read the guidelines, and post any comments here . Please choose your size fro...
- 26 Nov 2010, 14:00
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Valley Wheelers Retro Jerseys
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1847
Valley Wheelers Retro Jerseys
Many of you will know about the Vintage Bike Club, we have formed, which is loosely associated with DHBC: Valley Wheelers . We aim to hold regular rides on our vintage bikes, at least once a month, but we don't just aim to cruise the coffee runs. We also hope to see Valley Wheelers riders turning up...
- 26 Nov 2010, 13:20
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
- Replies: 1655
- Views: 362509
Re: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
Proably not appropriate, for language if nothing else...
- 26 Nov 2010, 12:36
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: New Bike Build
- Replies: 44
- Views: 8665
Re: New Bike Build
There is no chance that you may have confused the front brake with the back brake? Not trying to insult your intelligence, since it shouldn't be possible as the bolts should be very different lengths, but I've seen stranger things. Bikes on Ebay seem to turn up regularly with the brake pads facing b...
- 26 Nov 2010, 11:33
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Campagnolo Freewheel Building Tool
- Replies: 2
- Views: 905
Campagnolo Freewheel Building Tool
Last week after slowies, I was talking to someone about tools for bikes. Can't remember who, but the discussion went something like this: Them - It seems that component manufacturers have created a new profit centre: the tools they can sell for people to install and service their brand-specific comp...
- 26 Nov 2010, 11:15
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: New Bike Build
- Replies: 44
- Views: 8665
Re: New Bike Build
That H limit screw does not really seem too far out in my opinion. But then again, I know nothing about the components you are using Othy. I assume you will also be winding the B tension screw in much tighter, so your derailleur top pulley runs as close to the cassette as possible too. I am also con...
- 25 Nov 2010, 14:47
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
- Replies: 1655
- Views: 362509
Re: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
Yeah... I know. I felt like adding them in, but decided to keep the format original.
- 25 Nov 2010, 14:02
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
- Replies: 1655
- Views: 362509
CYCLISTS' APOCRYPHA
http://www.bikereader.com/pics/cyclingpics/apocrypha.jpg In the beginning God created the bicycle, saw that it was good, then went for a nice Sunday ride on the bike lanes He'd made the day before, and they were good, too, because they were new and He had the angels keep them clear of debris. Later...
- 24 Nov 2010, 15:51
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Online Website Discount Codes
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4856
Re: Online Website Discount Codes
I think I can safely say that the club does not have an opinion on where people buy their stuff. People are free to buy from anyone they like. I always try to give my business to those bike shops that sponsor the club, or go the extra mile for us. In my case, I call Peter Bundy first every time. Not...
- 24 Nov 2010, 11:25
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Online Website Discount Codes
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4856
Online Website Discount Codes
Know an online website with a discount coupon?
Post it here.
I'll start things off.
PBK - 10% additional discount on everything. EXTRA10AUS Good up until 30 November.
Post it here.
I'll start things off.
PBK - 10% additional discount on everything. EXTRA10AUS Good up until 30 November.
- 23 Nov 2010, 13:54
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Want to buy- group set
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3814
Re: Want to buy- group set
I'm sure Steve Hogg will answer a basic question put to him in e-mail form without charging. I read it once, but I can't remember if it was on his website or in his newsletter. He won't enter into a dialogue, but he will send a reply with an answer.
- 23 Nov 2010, 12:41
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Want to buy- group set
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3814
Re: Want to buy- group set
I thought you already had a groupset, and just needed a bike. PBK does cheap groupsets. They currently have Centaur (better than Veloce) for $756.21 in both compact and normal. http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=X0160 Here's the catch. The shortest crank that Campagnolo currently makes is 17...
- 23 Nov 2010, 12:09
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
- Replies: 1655
- Views: 362509
Re: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
Still available in Phuket for about $5.Do you know if those 'Game Over' T-shirts are still available?
- 23 Nov 2010, 12:07
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
- Replies: 1655
- Views: 362509
Re: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
The secret to Alex's success is assisted thru the purchase of the right equipment http://www.bikerumor.com/2009/04/17/big-fat-chub-bicycle-hubs-from-the-hive/ Some of those hubs are bigger than a Shimano Nexus/Alfine 8-speed internal hub. They come close to the size of the Rohloff 14-speed hubs! - ...
- 18 Nov 2010, 15:47
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
- Replies: 1655
- Views: 362509
Re: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
How's my wheel cup puller tool coming along Shrubb?Thats not a motivational poster, thats a self promotion poster, an entirely different ball game.
- 17 Nov 2010, 22:11
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Free Helmets and Cheap Helmets
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2588
Free Helmets and Cheap Helmets
Today I discovered that every bicycle helmet manufactured in the last 5 years is about to become unsellable at the end of this month. It's a long story but the short version is this: All helmets sold in Australia require a sticker that certifies that the helmet complies with the Australian National ...
- 10 Nov 2010, 11:35
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: New Australian criterium series
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3448
Re: New Australian criterium series
Back in the days of the Commonwealth Bank Cycle Classic, you could go down to Darling Harbour, near where the IMAX now is, and watch the annual criterium of pros from all over the world. Bring that back!
- 04 Nov 2010, 10:25
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
- Replies: 1655
- Views: 362509
Re: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
Profile is a brand as opposed to generic. Half of my stems are pronbably 26.4mm clamp size anyway...
- 04 Nov 2010, 09:58
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: World first: the bicycle airbag
- Replies: 2
- Views: 857
Re: World first: the bicycle airbag
Posted 2 weeks ago by Karzie. The subject matter, that is, not the same link exactly...
- 04 Nov 2010, 09:53
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
- Replies: 1655
- Views: 362509
Re: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
Mike, is that a "Profile" stem or a modern generic stem? I have a number of long stems that you can have a look at. Some might be 130, but I'm sure at least one will be 125mm. They do not have a removable front plate though, so to get the bars on you need to take off the bar tape and brake...
- 28 Oct 2010, 14:06
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
- Replies: 1655
- Views: 362509
Re: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
Karzie, we know your drag co-efficient...
- 28 Oct 2010, 13:30
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
- Replies: 1655
- Views: 362509
Re: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
Im better on a motorbike than i am a push bike, not really sure why. Are you talking about straight line speed, or about cornering speed? If it's straight line speed, you are better on a motorbike because they can go much faster due to the combustion of hydrocarbons which release energy used to pro...
- 28 Oct 2010, 12:28
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Children's Bike for a 5 year old.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1321
Re: Children's Bike for a 5 year old.
My 3 year old started with a scooter, then moved up to a kid's bike when she turned 3. Her grandfather picked the bike up off the side of the road, and put a new chain on it, so it cost us nothing. It's similar to any other small toy bike that all the shops sell. I took the cranks and bottom bracket...
- 27 Oct 2010, 17:07
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
- Replies: 1655
- Views: 362509
Re: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
Hah! - I was only talking about this very idea at the coffee shop on Saturday. My idea was two separate races though. A morning timetrial up a long climb, then an afternoon timetrial back down again. The lightweights win the climb, but the heavies dominate the descents...
- 25 Oct 2010, 16:02
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Amy Gillett Share the Road Tour Gala Dinner
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1141
Re: Amy Gillett Share the Road Tour Gala Dinner
I would have potentially put my name down for this, but I will be interstate. Bugger.
- 25 Oct 2010, 16:01
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: The RTA's ‘My Bikeroute’ website needs your routes
- Replies: 2
- Views: 912
Re: The RTA's ‘My Bikeroute’ website needs your routes
I don't trust them. They will use the info to put silly bike obstacles all over my favourite routes, like they have done to the bridge crossing South Downing Street that Slowies uses. I'm going to give them some "interesting" data for them to figure out. For example, I think I cross the ha...
- 25 Oct 2010, 15:51
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Bike/SciFi - double geek out
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1018
Re: Bike/SciFi - double geek out
I do hope to one day own a curly Hetchins. The curly stays were invented by a framebuilder who had been out on a Friday liquid lunch, and had come back to his workshop rather inebriated. Trying to finish his order off before the weekend, corners were cut. Well actually, corner's were NOT cut from th...
- 25 Oct 2010, 15:36
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Old Bikes.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1884
Re: Old Bikes.
Hmmm. Looking at the size of the rear hub barrells, I'm still not convinced they are period-correct. I will need a closer look I think... The boxed cranks will be cottered, like the ones on the Tollis. Cottered cranks were replaced by modern cotterless cranks in the late 60s, and gradually over the ...
- 25 Oct 2010, 15:07
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Time for a tandem?????
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1458
Re: Time for a tandem?????
I see the shop hasn't sold the bike since I posted it back in April.
Not surprised, really...
That tandem Colnago Super is a peach, even if it is a little on the big side.
Not surprised, really...
That tandem Colnago Super is a peach, even if it is a little on the big side.
- 25 Oct 2010, 14:52
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Children's Bike for a 5 year old.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1321
Re: Children's Bike for a 5 year old.
Make sure you can raise the seat. They grow very quickly. Also, make sure the kid knows how to ride. I find it helps if they have learnt to ride a scooter first. Peter Bundy's daughter was riding around on a custom made fixie at age five. It was an awesome hot pink bike with proper track components ...
- 25 Oct 2010, 14:30
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Old Bikes.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1884
Re: Old Bikes.
Ooh. Lindsay will be pleased. A Clem Eagle track bike. Nice tight track geometry too. Components look to be 1970s. The Tollis is nothing special. Late 60s, or early 70s. Junk parts, and probably a low-end frame too. The last bike looks really nice. Hideous repaint, which makes it as fairly worthless...
- 20 Oct 2010, 14:47
- Forum: Road
- Topic: -Tempetation- 2010 Coastal is coming!!!!! Fixed Century***
- Replies: 186
- Views: 35727
Re: -Tempetation- 2010 Coastal is coming!!!!! Fixed Century*
I've already given some money to Simon for Petrol. That was for the way down. Let me know if more is needed... Also, I left two blankies in the car. Probably should get them back at some stage. Also, great ride. Tough on the body, but oh so good for the soul. There is something hypnotic about riding...
- 16 Oct 2010, 09:43
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
- Replies: 1655
- Views: 362509
Re: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
Agree. Hardly professional cyclists with those hairy legs. The title of the picture also implies the Shrubb Face is on the right track.
- 15 Oct 2010, 14:42
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: 32nd Cyclists Re-Union
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1006
Re: 32nd Cyclists Re-Union
I'd say 32nd from the first reunion.
- 15 Oct 2010, 14:17
- Forum: Road
- Topic: -Tempetation- 2010 Coastal is coming!!!!! Fixed Century***
- Replies: 186
- Views: 35727
Re: -Tempetation- 2010 Coastal is coming!!!!! Fixed Century*
I got hold of CityRail today (finally)~! They have informed me that they have told the coach company to expect a number of people with bicycles to come through in the afternoon. I have been assured that we will be able to get our bikes on the coaches at Liverpool station. They have also told me that...
- 13 Oct 2010, 09:32
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Dulwich Hill spotted
- Replies: 1054
- Views: 314947
Re: Dulwich Hill spotted
I saw Insomniac this morning - Pacific Highway, North Sydney - just as my back wheel flatted for the second time today. Well, actually, he spotted me. I was too busy swearing at my bad luck. He was on his motorbike.
- 13 Oct 2010, 09:22
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
- Replies: 1655
- Views: 362509
Re: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
Alot of things from those good ol' days are best forgotton...
- 08 Oct 2010, 21:47
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
- Replies: 1655
- Views: 362509
Re: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
When I think of guitar pedals, I think of things like wah-wah pedals. This could get really confusing if those pedals were branded "Wah-wahs"!
- 08 Oct 2010, 15:48
- Forum: Road
- Topic: -Tempetation- 2010 Coastal is coming!!!!! Fixed Century***
- Replies: 186
- Views: 35727
Re: -Tempetation- 2010 Coastal is coming!!!!! Fixed Century*
I have contacted CityRail to ask for some sort of solution to the matter of getting stuck at Liverpool station with our bikes. It's not good enough to be stuck there with no way to get to Bowral because they haven't got enough buses. I'm going to ask for our own bus with room for all our bikes when ...
- 08 Oct 2010, 14:54
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Commonwealth games cycling team.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4674
Re: Commonwealth games cycling team.
Yeah. Good point. Maybe it was because our moustaches were UNDER our noses instead of above them, and that somehow breached the spirit of the "handlebar moustache" restrictions.
- 08 Oct 2010, 14:46
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
- Replies: 1655
- Views: 362509
Re: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
I remember going to intervarcity games hosted by Armidale University back in the day. The night before the main road race event, we decided to have a pre-race get together and carbo load dinner at the Armidale Pizza Hut. Back then, they had all you can eat Tuesdays. (Do they still have that?). Imagi...
- 07 Oct 2010, 10:01
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
- Replies: 1655
- Views: 362509
Re: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
Interesting point othy...On a side note Toff, I climbed then descended Page Mill Road (2400ft over 7.5 miles) here in the US last weekend on a 800 gram frameset. It was awesome up and down.
I think I will have to change my signature!
- 07 Oct 2010, 09:06
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
- Replies: 1655
- Views: 362509
Re: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
You too can look like you're Marlon Brando riding his Moto Guzzi in "The Wild One", even if you've only got a lady's mixte with a shopping basket on the handlebars. http://www.weirdpalace.com/img/bizarre-and-odd/only-in-vietnam/only-in-vietnam02.jpg For those of you too young to understand...
- 27 Sep 2010, 18:05
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Chain Ring Bolts
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1598
Re: Chain Ring Bolts
Cycling Projects will have 'em in Ashbury.
They still supply Campag parts to most shops in Sydney. 9799-2407
Bernard from Cycling Projects came down to our track meet on Saturday too. Good to see!
They still supply Campag parts to most shops in Sydney. 9799-2407
Bernard from Cycling Projects came down to our track meet on Saturday too. Good to see!
- 24 Sep 2010, 12:35
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Dulwich Hill spotted
- Replies: 1054
- Views: 314947
Re: Dulwich Hill spotted
Which Simon works in Gordon?
- 22 Sep 2010, 13:36
- Forum: Road
- Topic: -Tempetation- 2010 Coastal is coming!!!!! Fixed Century***
- Replies: 186
- Views: 35727
Re: -Tempetation- 2010 Coastal is coming!!!!! Fixed Century*
Yep. The common protocol is to assume that everyone rides on 27" wheels, even though almost no-one does anymore. So 42 x 15 is colloqually referred to as 72" pretty much everywhere. The calculator is therefore giving the same answer as Karzie if you use the protocol wheel size. I.e. 72&quo...
- 22 Sep 2010, 10:02
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Carbon fibre soles anyone?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1296
- 22 Sep 2010, 09:49
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Carbon fibre soles anyone?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1296
Re: Carbon fibre soles anyone?
The carbon fibre sole looks fine. Looks like the glue just failed or got dissolved away. I'm sure it will work fine again with a bit of fresh glue.
- 21 Sep 2010, 18:06
- Forum: Track
- Topic: DHBC Omnium 25/09/2010 in conjunction with nsw bike week!
- Replies: 55
- Views: 9576
Re: DHBC Omnium 25/09/2010 in conjunction with nsw bike week
1. Simon L
2. Christian L
3. Alex C
4. Tim L
5. David B
6. John N
7. Mike Cl
8. Ian C
9. Justin B
10. Mark L
11. Ky W
12 Toff
2. Christian L
3. Alex C
4. Tim L
5. David B
6. John N
7. Mike Cl
8. Ian C
9. Justin B
10. Mark L
11. Ky W
12 Toff
- 21 Sep 2010, 11:39
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Bottom bracket facing tool.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 665
Re: Bottom bracket facing tool.
Peter Bundy. He won't lend it to you, but will probably do it while you wait.
- 21 Sep 2010, 02:16
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
- Replies: 1655
- Views: 362509
Re: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
I'm sure winged helmets are not UCI approved. The lengths some people will go to gain a small advantage! How quickly people forget... The year was 1984, and our Aussie boys had just taken gold at the LA Olympics in the 4,000m team pursuit. The media always likes an angle, and they picked up on the ...
- 17 Sep 2010, 12:31
- Forum: Road
- Topic: -Tempetation- 2010 Coastal is coming!!!!! Fixed Century***
- Replies: 186
- Views: 35727
Re: -Tempetation- 2010 Coastal is coming!!!!! Fixed Century*
All our rides are fixed friendly. Come to Slowies on Saturday to meet people...
- 17 Sep 2010, 11:35
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
- Replies: 1655
- Views: 362509
Re: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
I'm not sure the wheelie guy is wearing team issue shoes...
He appears to be bouncing on the back wheel. Both his brakes are on hard.
Think he may have just voided his warranty too.
He appears to be bouncing on the back wheel. Both his brakes are on hard.
Think he may have just voided his warranty too.