Forum: Australia
May 9th 11, 05:11 PM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,197
Wheel Build
Dave Hughes wrote:
I find it easiest to walk into the LBS and ask for the hub and rim combo
of my choice, then ask them to work out the spokes.
Agree with that x...
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Forum: Australia
February 12th 11, 10:05 PM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 2
Views: 997
Cycling and the new disabled
Was at the bikeshop at the end of the universe on Friday.
The proprietor knows a bit about fitting our species onto two wheels and so
assisting the disabled is one of his specialities.
So I meet...
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Forum: Australia
January 23rd 11, 10:34 AM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 4
Views: 976
City to Surf route
Geoff Lock glock@home wrote:
One of these days I am gonna ride the City to Surf route on my bike.
Its also quite possible to ride the route of the road race and time trial in
the 2000 Sydney...
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Forum: General
July 24th 10, 01:21 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,288
Intentional jogger collision
Me wrote:
While I was still looking over my shoulder she slammed into me
A better cyclist would have avoided the collision.
Lawyers worry about who is in the wrong; real people try and avoid...
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Forum: General
March 21st 09, 08:29 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 1
Views: 564
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Forum: Australia
March 1st 09, 06:55 AM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 4
Views: 511
And another Brooks saddle problem....
Patrick Turner" wrote:
Meanwhile I did 105km last wednesday on a Selle italian hi-tech seat of
complex composite design and my ars didn't break. Its definately NOT as
comfortable as the Brooks...
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Forum: Australia
February 1st 09, 03:12 AM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 56
Views: 1,871
He's been done
Stu wrote -
126. Keeping a safe distance behind vehicles
A driver must drive a sufficient distance behind a vehicle travelling in
front of the driver so the driver can, if necessary, stop...
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Forum: Australia
February 1st 09, 12:19 AM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 56
Views: 1,871
He's been done
Blue Heeler said -
It seems to me that the pack riders have a few hurdles to overcome even
in a civil situation in respect to their own disregard of the law.
Be grateful if you could identify...
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Forum: Australia
January 25th 09, 09:40 PM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,105
which side is your front brake lever?
BTH said
Given that it was the USA that initiated this "standard", I find it a
bit surprising that they didn't also apply it to bicycle brakes.
Theory being that where right handedness is...
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Forum: Australia
November 14th 08, 10:01 AM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 7
Views: 653
Chain cleaning "machines"
" wrote:
has anyone had any experience with the chain cleaners that allow you
to keep the chain on the bike? Recommendations would be appreciated,
1. To get...
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Forum: Australia
October 3rd 08, 11:12 PM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 5
Views: 248
Anyone lost a red Giant?
BT wrote -
Oh, and that makes 3 bikes rescued from the tip in the past 3 days.
Your efforts to save threatened 2 wheeled vehicles are noble - do you have a
long term plan for that extensive bike...
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Forum: Australia
August 2nd 08, 02:21 AM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 6
Views: 699
Sydney's drivers 'worst' for bike rage
See -
http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/sydneys-drivers-worst-for-bike-rage/2008
/08/01/1217097533825.html
I suggest this is wrong - Canberra is way worse.
Best, Andrew
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Forum: Australia
February 9th 08, 11:05 PM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,006
Servicing ergopower
Gemma_k put it thus -
I actually took apart one (RH 10sp Chorus Carbon) has weekend, put in it new
G-Springs and main spring. Good as new.
It seems to me this ability is the only real...
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Forum: Australia
January 12th 08, 11:13 PM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,151
attacked by cyclist, broken arm
Thanks for all of the kind messages. It really helps. The aspect I
have trouble with is that a cyclist would do such a thing to another cyclist.
As Theo [sort of] said, the ability and...
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Forum: Australia
December 31st 07, 12:59 AM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,440
Tyre Blowout
JohnJohn posed the query:
Or a Powerbar wrapper, though that does leave you the problem of what to
do with the Powerbar.
1. Contemplate how they compressed so much dogsh*t into such a small...
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