Beg, beg, beg....

I have organised a "rag tag" bunch of Fiji roadies and we call our
little club the Velocity Cycling Club. We all have bikes (I think Fiji
is the place where old steel frames go to retire - not die) and the LBS
has a good supply of gear... however one thing that is VERY difficult
and expensive is cycling shoes. The LBS cannot afford to have a huge
range and sizes for such a small market.

With SPD-SL cleats costing around half a weeks wages here, an entry
level pair of shoes costs more than some of my guys bikes. I buy shoes
wherever possible on aus ebay but the postage (approx AU$20 - FJ$30)
can double the cost in some cases.

Here's the ask...

Dig around in your "bike stuff box" or wherever you keep your treasure
trove of old, used, unused, upgraded stuff, and see if there's an old
pair of shoes (tri shoes also welcome) that you'd be prepared to let a
young Fijian cyclist make use of. Pedals and cleats (SPD-SL and Look)
are very much sort after here as well... even if the cleats only have a
few Kms left on them.

I have a bank account in Oz and you be happy to pay for postage and a
couple of beers to say cheers.

Here's a pic of the Velocity Cycling Club guys. We do have more girls
too but they weren't around at the time.

[image:
http://www.cyclingforums.com/gallery...agroadies.jpg]

Vinaka Vakalevu (thanks a bunch)
Dom

PS. Front and back lights are in short supply here too... while you're
looking


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I've got a pair of Diadora road shoes (almost new) size 44 or 45 IIRC..
I can stick my current cleats on them too as I'm just about to switch
to fresh ones (plenty of kms left on them).

So.... you're saying it'll cost $20 in postage to 'donate' them?


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gplama

On Apr 16, 1:19 pm, gplama gplama.2p4...@no-
mx.forums.cyclingforums.com wrote:
I've got a pair of Diadora road shoes (almost new) size 44 or 45 IIRC..
I can stick my current cleats on them too as I'm just about to switch
to fresh ones (plenty of kms left on them).

So.... you're saying it'll cost $20 in postage to 'donate' them?

Can we batch some up? I have an old pair of Lakes (not worn much)
that I'd donate, and some SPD-SL cleats that are fine for road riding
(just ... don't do hillsprints in them!)

In aus.bicycle on 15 Apr 2007 20:42:57 -0700
Bleve wrote:

Can we batch some up? I have an old pair of Lakes (not worn much)
that I'd donate, and some SPD-SL cleats that are fine for road riding
(just ... don't do hillsprints in them!)

I have a pair of small Nikes (Eur 40 apparently) with SPD cleats that
I'll add to the pile. No idea if anyone in Fiji has such small
feet...)

Zebee

gplama Wrote:
I've got a pair of Diadora road shoes (almost new) size 44 or 45 IIRC..
I can stick my current cleats on them too as I'm just about to switch
to fresh ones (plenty of kms left on them).

So.... you're saying it'll cost $20 in postage to 'donate' them?

Postage is usually around $20 +/- (insured) from Sydney to Fiji. It may
vary depending on weight, size of package and location. Ask Aus Post
what it'll cost or send me the receipt. I'm happy to remburse you for
postage. The Diadoras sound great. I've two guys that wear 44 if you're
willing to part with then.... and the cleats would be an addred bonus.

PM me with the post price and I'll send you my email and postal
address.

Cheers gplama


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Bleve Wrote:
On Apr 16, 1:19 pm, gplama gplama.2p4...@no-
mx.forums.cyclingforums.com wrote:
I've got a pair of Diadora road shoes (almost new) size 44 or 45
IIRC..
I can stick my current cleats on them too as I'm just about to
switch
to fresh ones (plenty of kms left on them).

So.... you're saying it'll cost $20 in postage to 'donate' them?

Can we batch some up? I have an old pair of Lakes (not worn much)
that I'd donate, and some SPD-SL cleats that are fine for road riding
(just ... don't do hillsprints in them!)


Hey!!! ..... a batch sounds great!!! PM me and we can sort out the
details.... I knew this was a good idea... the thuys will be stoked!!!
Again, just let me know the cost of post and I'll you the money.


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Zebee Johnstone Wrote:
In aus.bicycle on 15 Apr 2007 20:42:57 -0700
Bleve wrote:

Can we batch some up? I have an old pair of Lakes (not worn much)
that I'd donate, and some SPD-SL cleats that are fine for road
riding
(just ... don't do hillsprints in them!)

I have a pair of small Nikes (Eur 40 apparently) with SPD cleats that
I'll add to the pile. No idea if anyone in Fiji has such small
feet...)

Zebee

We have all size feet. There's infact our best cyclists are all small
guys and girls. PM me and let me know the cost post (insured).


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::dom::

On Apr 16, 1:59 pm, ::dom:: dom.2p4...@no-
mx.forums.cyclingforums.com wrote:
Bleve Wrote:

On Apr 16, 1:19 pm, gplama gplama.2p4...@no-
mx.forums.cyclingforums.com wrote:
I've got a pair of Diadora road shoes (almost new) size 44 or 45
IIRC..
I can stick my current cleats on them too as I'm just about to
switch
to fresh ones (plenty of kms left on them).

So.... you're saying it'll cost $20 in postage to 'donate' them?

Can we batch some up? I have an old pair of Lakes (not worn much)
that I'd donate, and some SPD-SL cleats that are fine for road riding
(just ... don't do hillsprints in them!)

Hey!!! ..... a batch sounds great!!! PM me and we can sort out the
details.... I knew this was a good idea... the thuys will be stoked!!!
Again, just let me know the cost of post and I'll you the money.

my email address is . I don't do 'pm'

In aus.bicycle on Mon, 16 Apr 2007 14:09:56 +1000
dom wrote:

We have all size feet. There's infact our best cyclists are all small
guys and girls. PM me and let me know the cost post (insured).

Not on cycling forums, so can't.

I suggest that we pool the shoes in cities. Anyone else in Sydney
with some? If not I'll send them over alone.

Zebee

Zebee Johnstone Wrote:
In aus.bicycle on Mon, 16 Apr 2007 14:09:56 +1000
dom wrote:

We have all size feet. There's infact our best cyclists are all
small
guys and girls. PM me and let me know the cost post (insured).


Not on cycling forums, so can't.

I suggest that we pool the shoes in cities. Anyone else in Sydney
with some? If not I'll send them over alone.

Zebee

That would be great... either way is fine with me... but that would
save me a few $$$s.


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