Forum: Australia
April 13th 07, 12:16 AM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,143
urgently need help re foldable tyre
"Peter Signorini" wrote:
Just get hold of some top quality tyres with a good puncture belt like -
Vittoria Randonneur
Schwalbe Marathon
Continental Contact series
(all come in 700C and...
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Forum: Australia
April 12th 07, 03:25 PM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,143
urgently need help re foldable tyre
"just us" wrote:
Well with one week to go and living in the sticks I am chasing a foldable
tyre (simply because it is easier to pack in the panniers). I am starting
my tour with 2 700c x 38...
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Forum: Australia
April 12th 07, 03:12 PM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 7
Views: 937
Front Derailleur Question (dumb variety)
"Campag_nut" wrote:
Peter,
This means I have to find someone to braze them on??
I've looked around a bit and have not seen a clamp on vareity - is this
now a "vintage" concept?
No as I...
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Forum: Australia
April 12th 07, 09:57 AM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 7
Views: 937
Front Derailleur Question (dumb variety)
"Campag_nut" wrote:
Sorry the question after all that is, now that I have an entire new Campag
compatible drivetrain incl rims, chain etc, can I get away with keeping my
old friction shift...
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Forum: Australia
April 11th 07, 01:06 PM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,103
First too big, now too small........
Clayton wrote:
All of the accessories have a little bit of rubber around the inside
circumference of their clamp, and I think some of them came with extra
bits that I don't have anymore - is...
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Forum: Australia
April 5th 07, 12:46 AM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,178
Just what we needed
"warrwych" wrote:
awesome! think of all the bike racks you can fit on the roof! perfect
for large (cycling) families, teams, and those with limited storage
space in their houses for their...
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Forum: Australia
April 2nd 07, 01:05 AM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,873
stem-mounted lights?
Charlie wrote:
I need a commuting light that attaches to a fat tube, parallel to the
direction of travel (ie. not perpendicular from the handlebars, as
most lights seem to attach). Is there...
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Forum: Australia
March 31st 07, 01:34 PM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,330
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Forum: Australia
March 31st 07, 10:20 AM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 11
Views: 873
BR tomozza
"roshea" wrote:
Sadly (for me), no - I'll be freezing my bits off in Woodend (110 km MAD
ride).
Don't worry yourself - but don't start too early. I was up there today
putting the MTB route...
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Forum: Australia
March 31st 07, 10:13 AM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,330
Pointless anti-cyclist Age Poll to vote in...
"TimC" wrote:
On 2007-03-31, Donga (aka Bruce)
was almost, but not quite, entirely unlike tea:
On Mar 31, 9:48 am, DaveB wrote:
I see she has already started with classic quotes. Saw...
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Forum: Australia
March 31st 07, 09:53 AM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,330
Pointless anti-cyclist Age Poll to vote in...
"Donga" wrote:
Pauline was quoted in the paper yesterday as saying she always knew
David Oldfield was lying when he said they had a sexual relationship.
I suppose she would have, or not????...
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Forum: Australia
March 29th 07, 03:50 PM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 6
Views: 902
Cables
"phillip brown" wrote:
disclaimer - when you say 'over the BB' I am assuming 'run along the
top tube and down the seat tube/seat stay' - not literally 'over the
top of the BB'
No, I think...
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Forum: Australia
March 29th 07, 02:44 PM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 8
Views: 691
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Forum: Australia
March 26th 07, 12:35 PM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 49
Views: 1,847
Lighting
"Brendo" wrote:
Good brand and model of lights are???
For a well-piced and very effective battery light it's hard to go past the
S-Sun 3 LED headlight and...
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Forum: Australia
March 26th 07, 12:01 PM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 0
Views: 763
New look for Paris
A great new approach to transport in Paris, timed to start during le Tour
http://www.smh.com.au/news/travel/let-them-ride-bikes-parisians-to-hit-roads/2007/03/25/1174761281408.html
Let them ride...
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Forum: Australia
March 26th 07, 01:59 AM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 16
Views: 998
rear view mirrors
"Peter Miller" wrote:
While I find it useful for letting me know there is traffic behind me,
mirrors can never be depended upon to check if the road is clear. False
negatives will kill ya....
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Forum: Australia
March 21st 07, 08:16 AM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,098
best route from Albury to Merimbula ?
"AndrewJ" wrote:
Any suggestions for the best route to ride from Albury to Merimbula?
I'm not in a hurry, prefer quiet roads to highways. Have studied all
the maps I can, and it seems I...
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Forum: Australia
March 20th 07, 12:26 PM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 8
Views: 758
26x1.25 slick tyre ?
"Zebee Johnstone" wrote:
When I rang them last week they said they didn't have any....
So here's hoping the site doesn't lie.
Damn!! Me too, as I've just ordered the tyres and some tubes....
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Forum: Australia
March 20th 07, 11:03 AM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 8
Views: 758
26x1.25 slick tyre ?
"Zebee Johnstone" wrote:
Peter Signorini wrote:
Just looking at some myself to do Audax rides on my touring MTB. Torpedo
7
has some Innova tyres in 1.25, 100psi:
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Forum: Australia
March 19th 07, 11:22 AM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 8
Views: 758
26x1.25 slick tyre ?
wrote in message
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I commute 30 minutes, which will soon be done on my softail Cruzbike
recumbent, which...
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Forum: Australia
March 17th 07, 11:34 AM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 10
Views: 901
Weekend Cycling Trip in France - Advice Sought
"petulance" wrote:
Since I am geographically challenged and have never riden in Europe
before, I would like the advice of fellow a.b'ers.
- what would be a good town that is near Paris...
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Forum: Australia
March 15th 07, 02:08 PM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 72
Views: 2,641
Riding up Oliver's Hill to be barred
"Bleve" wrote:
I thought freeways were a different (special) case though? My
understanding was that a normal gazetted road was open to all
'vehicles' (which, AFAIK, includes...
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Forum: Australia
March 14th 07, 07:58 AM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,467
Tips for biking the eastern part of Australia.
"BikeManiac" wrote:
As mentioned in previous posts earlier I want to bicycle the perimeter
of Australia. It sounds like I am a nut case, but here are the facts:
I'm from Denmark and have...
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Forum: Australia
March 3rd 07, 06:11 AM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 12
Views: 740
BNE: Wanted, cheapish tandem
"Peter Signorini" wrote in message
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"Duracell Bunny" wrote:
She's had a look at a few for $1200 or so. I was hoping
the...
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Forum: Australia
March 3rd 07, 06:04 AM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 12
Views: 740
BNE: Wanted, cheapish tandem
"Duracell Bunny" wrote:
She's had a look at a few for $1200 or so. I was hoping
the hive mind here could come up with a better, second hand one.
It's a long way away, but The Pegasus Crew in...
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