Forum: Australia
November 25th 08, 11:08 AM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 6
Views: 432
Mirror for road bike
I just bought a mirror for my road bike. It is a Zefal Spy mirror. I am
having trouble finding the best place to attach it. Has anyone had any
experience with this mirror?
joseph
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Forum: Australia
October 4th 08, 12:35 PM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 5
Views: 248
Anyone lost a red Giant?
Hello Bt
Is the red Giant my red Giant bike with the disc brakes and the scratches? I
haven't been notified yet that it has been taken.
Joseph/Neil
"BT Humble" wrote in...
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Forum: Australia
September 8th 08, 01:40 PM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 1
Views: 290
Hello BT
I might see you in ACT in a few days.
Neil/Joseph
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Forum: Australia
May 29th 08, 12:28 PM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,335
Beanie under a helmet
Thanks for all the advice about the beanie. I got one today at a $4 store
and guess what it cost $4. It looks good and shoould fit under a helmet.
Joseph
"OzCableguy" ...
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Forum: Australia
May 27th 08, 12:59 PM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,335
Beanie under a helmet
Hello
Can anyone tell me where to buy a beanie (brand name perhaps) that fits OK
under a bike helmet?
Any online stores? I am thinking of using it in the ACT.
Joseph
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Forum: Australia
May 1st 08, 11:15 AM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,059
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Forum: Australia
December 4th 07, 10:47 AM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 7
Views: 622
GVBR 2007
Hello BT
At the moment should be in Gordon in the week starting 31 December. See you
then perhaps.
Neil/Joseph
"BT Humble" wrote in...
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Forum: Australia
November 22nd 07, 10:45 AM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 7
Views: 622
GVBR 2007
I will be in Canberra sometime after Xmas to get back on my red bike.
It hasn't been 30+ here yet. It is a good temperature here for riding and
the new road being constructed here has nice bike lanes...
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Forum: Australia
November 21st 07, 11:09 AM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 7
Views: 622
GVBR 2007
Hello BT
I hope you enjoy yourself on the ride.
Neil/Joseph in Port Macquarie
"BT Humble" wrote in...
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Forum: Australia
October 20th 07, 12:34 PM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 4
Views: 539
Any Canberra riders in the GVBR?
Hello BT
Have a good time on your extra ride. I got back from Gordon OK and into the
bike riding again in Port M. I have done a couple of 70+ km rides. Have you
see the red MTB out with a female on...
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Forum: Australia
September 6th 07, 11:50 PM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 7
Views: 691
Folding bikes
Further to my last message I was thinking that a folding bike would be a
good way to introduce my 40 year old daughter to cycling. She didn't do much
cycling as a child. Any comments on...
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Forum: Australia
September 6th 07, 11:40 PM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 7
Views: 691
Folding bikes
Hello All
I am thinking about a folding bike and would be willing to pay up to $1500.
I like the idea because I can leave it at my daughters place in Canberra and
she can may even use it if she sees...
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Forum: Australia
September 4th 07, 11:26 AM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 14
Views: 719
LBS in Canberra, ACT?
Hello all
I would like to buy a mountain bike in Canberra that is not too far from the
suburb of Gordon. Gordon is at the extreme south of the ACT. Any ideas?
I have a daughter who lives in Gordon...
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Forum: Techniques
June 11th 07, 01:56 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 15
Views: 797
Carbon fibre frame
Hello All
I have a Giant OCR C2 2006 model with a carbon fibre frame. I was cleaning
it yesterday and noticed that the end of one of the front forks is a bit
damaged. The end of the fork is showing a...
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Forum: Australia
January 2nd 07, 09:12 AM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 16
Views: 782
Weight loss after a ride
I just found an article that adresses my original question. See latest
Australian Cyclist p64.
Thank you for all your comments.
Joseph
"Fractal" wrote in...
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Forum: Australia
January 1st 07, 01:43 AM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 16
Views: 782
Weight loss after a ride
Hello All
I sometimes weigh myself (using electronic scales) before and after a 2 hour
ride I find that I am up to 1 kg lighter at the end. I always have a light
cereal breakfast and my weight is...
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Forum: Australia
December 13th 06, 10:22 AM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 7
Views: 718
NSW Big Ride 2007
Hello All
I am thinking about going in The Big Ride but I have never done anthing like
this before. I live in the Port Macquarie area so it would be a good
opportunity to do it. The distances...
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Forum: Australia
December 8th 06, 10:29 AM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,170
Another go at clipless pedals
Hello All
It is 5 years since I first had a go at clipless pedals. On that occasion I
couldn't get used to getting out before stopping so consequently I took them
off within 2 days.
Now is the time...
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Forum: Australia
October 15th 06, 08:38 AM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,107
Shimano 105 crankset
Thanks for your comments AndyB. I will be getting the triple later next week
and I am looking forward to using the lower gears on my hilly areas.
Joseph
"AndyB" wrote in...
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Forum: Australia
October 14th 06, 01:42 PM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,107
Shimano 105 crankset
Hello again
I live at Port Macquarie and regularly ride around the Lighthouse Beach area and into town. There are some hilly areas there. I have 12/27 on the back which does give some lower gears but...
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Forum: Australia
October 14th 06, 04:02 AM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,107
Shimano 105 crankset
Hello there
I have just upgraded to a Shimano 105 crankset double and it works perfectly
with 10 on the back. The only trouble is I find it very difficult to get up
the many hills in my area. Does...
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Forum: Australia
September 5th 06, 12:33 AM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 11
Views: 920
Giant OCR C2
This one has 105 gears (20 gears), double chain ring and is blue in colour.
I think that it may have been released late in 2006. I like the ride and
look etc and am going to buy it today for $2000...
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Forum: Australia
September 4th 06, 10:12 PM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 11
Views: 920
Giant OCR C2
Yes, I am 163cm tall and it is a 46.5 inches frame. The LBS assures me that
he can fit me to it or should I say fit the bike to me. Does anyone have any
comments of the bike itself?
"Bleve"...
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Forum: Australia
September 4th 06, 01:44 PM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 11
Views: 920
Giant OCR C2
Hello
Has anyone got anything to say about the Giant OCR C2 road bike 2006 model?
Good points or bad points.
It has Simano 105 gears.
I have never ridden a road bike before. I usually ride a mountain...
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Forum: Australia
August 22nd 06, 01:43 PM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 16
Views: 879
Road bike for a 60+ years bike rider
Thank you all for the advice you have given me on moving to a faster bike.
At the moment I am thinking of either a Trek Pilot or a Trek fitness or a
Trek road bike.
Joseph
"Duracell Bunny"...
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