Forum: Australia
October 27th 09, 09:19 PM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 4
Views: 775
Car racks
Hi Owen,
this seems pretty cheap for a ROLA. Is it just the racks, or the racks
plus the bike carrier, or just the bike carrier? The advantage of the
Swedish system is that you don't have to take...
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Forum: Australia
August 10th 09, 02:08 AM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 2
Views: 405
Carbon fibre frame and roof top carrier
Hi all,
I have a Thule 591 roof top carrier, the type that allows you to keep
the front wheel on and clamps onto the bike downtube for stability.
I've done a search and there is a lot of conflicting...
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Forum: Australia
November 12th 08, 10:01 PM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 7
Views: 653
Chain cleaning "machines"
Hi all,
has anyone had any experience with the chain cleaners that allow you
to keep the chain on the bike? Recommendations would be appreciated,
as I don't like to take the chain off for cleaning....
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Forum: Australia
October 2nd 08, 11:20 PM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 17
Views: 773
Magpie Attack Protection
Hi Tony,
I haven't given the cable ties a go, but I'm doubtful as to whether
they'd really work. I got hit today in the shoulder, and one a little
while ago on the back of the neck. The cable ties...
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Forum: Australia
May 20th 08, 11:49 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing,uk.rec.cycling,aus.bicycle,rec.sport.triathlon
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Replies: 9
Views: 456
Sigma heart rate monitor low beep volume
Hi Martin,
just a thought, have you tested the battery? I know my computer
contrast slowly fades as the battery goes. It's quite subtle and
sometimes I think the contrast is no good, then I remember...
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Forum: UK
May 20th 08, 11:49 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing,uk.rec.cycling,aus.bicycle,rec.sport.triathlon
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Replies: 8
Views: 246
Sigma heart rate monitor low beep volume
Hi Martin,
just a thought, have you tested the battery? I know my computer
contrast slowly fades as the battery goes. It's quite subtle and
sometimes I think the contrast is no good, then I remember...
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Forum: Racing
May 20th 08, 11:49 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing,uk.rec.cycling,aus.bicycle,rec.sport.triathlon
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Replies: 9
Views: 399
Sigma heart rate monitor low beep volume
Hi Martin,
just a thought, have you tested the battery? I know my computer
contrast slowly fades as the battery goes. It's quite subtle and
sometimes I think the contrast is no good, then I remember...
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Forum: Australia
May 8th 08, 01:05 AM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 19
Views: 861
Wireless bike computers
Hi all,
my computer has died and I was considering getting a wireless
computer. I don't want to spend too much and I was thinking about the
Echowell Echo W2. It has all the functions I want and...
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Forum: Australia
April 27th 07, 12:07 AM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,098
DIY bike carrier roof racks
Hi all,
sometime ago (maybe over 1 yr), someone posted a "design" for DIY bike
carrier roof racks. I have tried searching the archive for said
posting, with no luck.
I've got the axles and QR...
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Forum: Australia
January 12th 07, 03:13 AM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 47
Views: 1,843
Bike parts online (cassette etc); where to get?
Yes, I do get customers who haggle, their argument based on an online price.
On occasion I won't beat it - I'd lose money on the deal. I always explain
that to the customer though and advise...
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Forum: Australia
January 11th 07, 04:32 AM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 47
Views: 1,843
Bike parts online (cassette etc); where to get?
Hi,
It seems my lovely Specialized Sirrus is starting to wear out. My bike
is in for a service and they want to charge me $300 for parts, the bike
only cost $850...
I'm sure I can do better online...
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Forum: Australia
November 15th 06, 03:41 AM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 34
Views: 812
Rooftop bike carriers
Hi all,
I am in the market for a roof-rack mounted bike carrier. Two trains of
thought in Oz;
1- by far the most common way is to use the ones that fasten the front
of the bike with the QR...
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