Dulwich Hill Bicycle Club

Adrian E

thanks for the advice. I just went down to Burwood Cycles and talked to the people there. I found them really helpful. Although there are no gaurentees with these thing I got my backside measured on the Specialized Arse-0-meter. 135mm of joy between those sit-bones. I looked at the Selle Italia Flit...

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I've been thinking about upgrading my saddle. The 11yo ripped and worn standard trek saddle isn't doing it for me anymore. Looking around at the saddle market is a bit dizzying, so I'd welcome any suggestions. Basically, I don't care about weight that much. Old school is fine. comfort is everything,...

Adrian E

Thanks Huw,
It might be easier if I go with you cause the bike will fit easier.
I'm looking forward to the race!

Adrian E

thanks Geoff. I had a look on the train timetable but they don't stop at Macarthur on weekends. i'll message through the details.

Adrian E

I had this worry when I did it early in the year. From memory its around a 7% graident with no real jumps. its a very steady climb all the way up and is not as steep as the hill after Audely Weir. I did it on my granny which I think was 42/25. I found that cilmbed comfortably in the saddle in this g...

Adrian E

I'm in but was wondering if anyone could help me get a lift out there.

Adrian E

I'm for the the cabage left for the tempetation fixie century!

Adrian E

260rpm. cricky! I'm supprised his legs didn't fall off. My Malvern star has a 69 inch gear. I'm no so sure if its the best gear for getting around Sydney. I rode the Malvern up to Macquarie Uni through Balmain, Gladesville and Ryde last week. I almost did my knees on some really steep hills. its no ...

Adrian E

There certainly is plenty of info from Mick. I had a look through the 7 plus volumes of his cycling scrap book a couple of weeks ago. It is not only a gold mine in terms of DHBC history but there is also some pretty amazing source on the history of cycling in Australia.

Adrian E

Good work Simon! I've been talking to Lindsay about the "Our History" page so hopefully we'll get that up an running in the next month or two.

Adrian E

dunno... but I've got size 44 shimano road shoes you can try if that'll give you an idea. Or, just go to cell bikes and try some on there.

Adrian E

nice photos simon. sorry I didn't make it again. I'm still recovering... cough... cough.

Adrian E

great stuff geoff... and what a way finish!

Adrian E

gee, its pretty wet today in Valley Heights...

how was the RNP ride?

Adrian E

I'm still sick with the flu, so I'll be sleeping in tomorrow.

Adrian E

I've been thinking of putting some proper track bars on the apollo.
Hillbrick have some Nitro steel bars for $98 in 38 40 42 and 44 cm sizes.
Does anyone have any advice with the sizes?

Adrian E

This is priceless. thanks

I also enjoyed reading Bike Snobs veloiloquy on fixie culture...

http://bikesnobnyc.blogspot.com/2007/08 ... loquy.html

Adrian E

I've put my entry in to join the Autobus.

Adrian E

gee... we must be living in parallel universes. Both bought Blue Apollo Records and both sick with terrible flu in the same week. Btw: check this out for some fun: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXLHWmjA5IE I hope to be at the track on Monday… fingers crossed! Regarding the whole pedal controversy. ...

Adrian E

'd love to come down tonight as I finally picked up my new apollo record about two hours ago... but I've got this damn flu that I can't shake.

Hope to be at the track on monday.

btw: Lindsay, is there going to be room in the storeroom for another track bike? Its getting a little crowded in there.

Adrian E

54cm is perfect for me! But $3700 is not so good.

Oh... I've got the no bling' bike blues.

Adrian E

check this out:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/LIONEL-COX-MELBO ... dZViewItem

Adrian E

some happy snaps from last weeks racing at Heffron E Grade http://www.randwickbotanycc.com/Results_2007/11%20August%202007/images/E%20podium.jpg http://www.randwickbotanycc.com/Results_2007/11%20August%202007/images/E%20sprint.jpg D Grade http://www.randwickbotanycc.com/Results_2007/11%20August%2020...

Adrian E

so there are two schools of thought here:

Have clipless pedals and you might not hurt your knee. use clips and straps and you might avoid pull out off your pedals (and crashing). Seems to me that there is no logical conclusion to this problem. To clip or not to clip, that is the question?

Adrian E

thanks simon.

Adrian E

Just a question for the Apollo/Raceline Record owners out there. Whats the size of the chain ring and cog(or was the size of the gear that comes with the bike?). I had a look on the webpage but couldn't see any details.

Adrian E

Brilliant result! Looking forward to reading the report.

Adrian E

check this out!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGnLDr6jRSI

Adrian E

We had a good turn up at Heffron today. We had Michael McKennedy in E grade and Frank (Father Frank?) and myself in D. I’m not sure if there were any other DHBC riders in B or C but I didn’t see any jerseys at the line up. Maybe Rob may have been in amongst it. In E grade, Micheal came 2nd. I didn’t...

Adrian E

Well done James and Eugen! Good luck tomorrow... James, I've got a poka dot cap if you want to borrow it.

Adrian E

Simon, Do the MKS RX-1 pedals use cleats? Micheal, The distributor for Exustar is below. I've seen many exustar pedals around so it shouldn't theoretically be difficult to get them. But I doubt they'd be getting that many orders. Also, I came across this Keywin clipless pedals with track adaptors. s...

Adrian E

perhaps its just me, but there seems to be very little on offer in the world of shoes that are specifically for the track.

I did some googling and came across these:

Shoes
http://www.exustar.com/sk204.php

and the matching pedals
http://www.exustar.com/pt12.php

Any thoughts or other suggestions?

Adrian E

Hi Karen,

I need 6 speed SIS shifters for both the front at back deraileurs (or something that'll do the job). I've been meaning to find parts at the nunnery but I'm too busy to ever get there. If you have any, that would be great.

Thanks

Adrian

Adrian E

ah... your back on the list Karen.

That Malvern Star your helped me get parts for is going great and I ride it all the time. I just had to get a new crank arm. I still haven't found parts to fix up the Apollo but will get onto it sometime.

Did you find out what happened to red track frame?

Adrian E

from: http://www.cheekytransport.com.au/ “The Impossible Hour” Following Danish racing star Ole Ritter as he tries to regain the hour record in Mexico. He had set the record in 1968, only to have it shattered by Eddy Merckx in 1972. A film about human limits and the quest for the heroic. Running tim...

Adrian E

see:
http://www.hillbrick.com.au/
look under pedals... I think they have MKS.
but I've had a problem loading this page.

What were the shoes like?

Adrian E

I don't think small bunches of 4 to 5 riders are a problem in terms of saftey on the ride from 7/11 to bestic st. the traffic is usally not that bad. its just a matter of staying together. I'm for the 3rd sunday at 6:30am because it allows people outside of marrickville the extra 30mins to get there...

Adrian E

6.30 starts for RNP in winter are much better for me now I'm living in straithfield. will finally be back this sunday.

Adrian E

glenno, if your bike is blue and its brand new, its probably the rebadged apollo. http://www.apollobikes.com/raceline/racelineproducts/cid/16/category/Record/parent/0/t/racelineproducts# After the pedals, you might also want to think about getting some proper track drop bars. I think the put road bi...

Adrian E

Great stuff Huw, and how lucky are you to get such an early christmas pressie.
You might find this flick interesting
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01TPK7ChLmA
and these guys may be able to help you own with some new wheels.
http://www.chainringtransitauthority.com/

good luck

Adrian E

Yeap. the Macquarie pass is really similar to Grafton. Regarding getting to the M4, its really easy. Take Groverser Crs from the roundabout at Summer Hill, Elizabeth St through Ashfield, right onto Paisely Rd when you cross the bridge at Croydon, pass through Burwood then right at the lights at Went...

Adrian E

I think its a good idea!

Simon, do you have the old book on the history of DHBC? I could type a few parts of it and stick it on the webpage.

Adrian E

I did three rides up to Katoomba in the two months before the Grafton. Bulli Pass may be good training for you James but the gradient on the grafton is no-where near that step!!!! Provided you don't push yourself into the red zone its really just a game of counting the hours and filling up on food. ...

Adrian E

...and I got told I looked like samund rushdie. I guess that counts me out.

Adrian E

Yeap... I'm definately up for doing a proper Grafton to Inverell this time. I just need to get out of bed and do some proper training.

Adrian E

In what was an otherwise depressing evening of cycling, I was ammused seeing Borat on the TdF lastnight. He even has a webpage:

http://www.myspace.com/astanateamfanclub

Adrian E

Yeah. He's Astana's latest recruit.

Adrian E

This one is clearly not for the traditionalists!

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Adrian E

I don't know about everyone else but i'll be sleeping in.

Adrian E

thanks Lindsay. I see you there.

Adrian E

Check out this youtube clip about the pious politics of being a cyclists.

http://www.spinopsys.com/archives/1057

Adrian E

I expect to make it.

Adrian E

I'd keep the photo sharp and in proper proportions.

Adrian E

Hey Johnny, I know a really cute cat called Issabell, however she is a little underweight!
http://fatmeowdiary.blogspot.com/

Adrian E

Yeap. Sounds good to me. If fasties want a sprint work out the best place to do that is at the track.

Adrian E

I havn't had any luck with tv or radio coverage of the Giro, but I've found this site more useful than cyclingnews.
http://eurosport.yahoo.com/cycling/live ... 91568.html

You have to have a yahoo account to sign in.

Adrian E

I should be able to make it.

Adrian E

I remember passing a smaller group of riders just before the accident and I don’t know if they were part of RBCC, but its hard to tell. Either way, the RBCC bunch was massive and there were definitely a mix of skills amongst them. I think a lot of them were dropping off on the sprint which added to ...

Adrian E

James (and everyone else), The Nunnery is the name for the community co-op (not for profit) bike workshop in Newtown. Its an old house that used to be owned by the church but its not anymore. Its open on Monday afternoons from around 4pm till late on Forbes St Newtown (however you get in by going do...

Adrian E

The nunnery would definately the best place to look for old bike parts or you could contact Karen from Bicycle Recycle. You might get some ideas from Moz at Mozbike. http://www.mozbike.com/build/masstrailer/ I've also heard very positive reviews about these mysmartrolleys: http://www.mysmarttrolley....

Adrian E

Thanks for the top off on these awesome events. I just tried to win free tickets to the film night. And the breakfast... yes please.

Adrian E

There is a lot of mystic around big name bikes but I think it rubs off more on the riders egos than on their performances. I'd look at the "B Brand " bike with quality components and focus on value for money... and I would'nt worry if its made in Tawain. Most of all I'd see if you can take...

Adrian E

fyi: I got out my cheep ass camera and took some footage of a 7 person lead out at the Track lastnight.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbdihMn1laU

Adrian E

Thanks to all the people who have worked so hard to develop the website. I've noticed a few typos on the Track info page: http://test.dhbc.org.au/index.php?pr=Track2 See below. Training is run Monday & Wednesday nights at Tempe (Canterbury) Velodrome, at Waterworth Park, Bayview Avenu [Avenue] U...

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