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03-04-08, 04:48 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,981
Posted By elementary

Glasses outside the straps to avoid sharp things...

Glasses outside the straps to avoid sharp things in the eye in a crash.

Shoe covers are for cold days or aerodynamics in TTs.

I moonlight as a roadie.
10-27-07, 07:13 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,240
Posted By elementary

That said, mine blew out in a few months too. Not...

That said, mine blew out in a few months too. Not sure if I'll get more or not...
10-27-07, 07:12 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,240
Posted By elementary

I think the No Sweat Apparel is still made in...

I think the No Sweat Apparel is still made in these south east Asian countries (the sneakers are made in Indonesia), but the workers are unionised and slightly better paid. Buying these kicks means a...
10-23-07, 03:01 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,550
Posted By elementary

The one I help out at (Wellington, NZ) is set up...

The one I help out at (Wellington, NZ) is set up in an anarchist/activist community house. Minimal rent for the space. If there are any places like that around you it might be worth checking out. The...
10-16-07, 06:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 712
Posted By elementary

A whole lot of police raids on monday morning...

A whole lot of police raids on monday morning relating to ... well we're not quite sure. A mix of firearms charges, possibly some charges under some new anti-terrorist legislation, possibly relating...
10-15-07, 07:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 712
Posted By elementary

Our bike co-op...

Wellington, NZ
http://www.scoop.co.nz/multimedia/tv/2303.html
06-25-06, 06:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,095
Posted By elementary

i havn't ridden the velodrome here so I can't...

i havn't ridden the velodrome here so I can't really say. Concrete track, uncovered.... they must host some decent local events but it probably isn't used for international meets.
06-24-06, 05:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,095
Posted By elementary

just walked past it...it's actually called...

just walked past it...it's actually called franscoop and it's on rue servan.
06-24-06, 04:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,095
Posted By elementary

best i've found is called 'fascoop' or something....

best i've found is called 'fascoop' or something. It's in rue de Sevran in the 11th. Not really track, but good road and MTB stuff. Nice people as well (rare) - they just gave me some wheel boxes to...
06-01-06, 03:57 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 5,347
Posted By elementary

A few months ago I turned up to a race (road)...

A few months ago I turned up to a race (road) with some undies on...my team made me go back to the car and change...
I've since seen the error of my ways and am now a true commando convert.

And I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-06, 11:46 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 6,507
Posted By elementary

Check out this guy. I've heard good things and...

Check out this guy. I've heard good things and it's sort of local.
http://www.teschnerbikes.com/Index2.html
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-05, 02:46 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 1,889
Posted By elementary

I guess I'm between universities at the moment....

I guess I'm between universities at the moment. Physics/philosophy at Victoria Uni (Wellington), physics at Paris VI. I'm seriously hoping for a team at the latter.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-05, 12:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 616
Posted By elementary

yep. An old tarini frame (late 80's early 90's...

yep.
An old tarini frame (late 80's early 90's I would guess). 6 speed freewheel. friction shifters. I gave it a paint job which makes it look a little newer (black with little red highlights), but...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-05, 03:13 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 8,165
Posted By elementary

so does anyone know how the rider weight to bike...

so does anyone know how the rider weight to bike weight thing works? if i weigh 70kg on a 20kg bike, would that be comparable to to an 83 kg guy on a 7kg bike? The distribution of mass is obviously...
05-14-05, 06:10 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,604
Posted By elementary

why, human kindness of course... duh! :D

why, human kindness of course... duh! :D
05-13-05, 09:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 883
Posted By elementary

yeah dude... ...pass it to the left

yeah dude...

...pass it to the left
05-12-05, 02:17 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 4,620
Posted By elementary

PBR is a beer? What? I saw all the references to...

PBR is a beer? What? I saw all the references to it and thought it must be a sports drink of some sort - electrolyte replacement....
Good to see that you are all in fact a bunch of drunks rather...
05-06-05, 08:50 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,709
Posted By elementary

paris messengers

There is obviously a huge messenger thing in the US, and I think London has quite a few... Anyone know if Paris has messengers? (and/ or posengeurs :D )
I hope to spend some time there later in the...
04-29-05, 09:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 407
Posted By elementary

they are in retainers, and i was wondering about...

they are in retainers, and i was wondering about that.
which way is correct?
04-29-05, 08:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 407
Posted By elementary

tight BB

I'm having trouble getting my bottom bracket set up nicely. There seems to be a very fine line between it being too tight - restricting the cranks, and too loose - cranks wobble and creak.
Is this...
04-23-05, 11:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,315
Posted By elementary

I'm in the same position: In NZ, trying to build...

I'm in the same position: In NZ, trying to build a fixie (although on a road bike).
I went down to a bike shop today and talked to a mechanic for a while. I think if you have a bmx style SS...
04-21-05, 04:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 631
Posted By elementary

thanks for clarifying that. I think (I've just...

thanks for clarifying that. I think (I've just realised) that the source of my confusion is the fact that the whole freewheel is broken off the hub, with the threaded part still inside the freewheel....
04-21-05, 03:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 916
Posted By elementary

another freewheel question

I've read a lot about converting a 'threaded' freewheel to a fixie, and I am trying to do just that at the moment. I thought I knew what a freewheel was, but i'm a little in doubt now. What threads...
04-21-05, 02:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 631
Posted By elementary

freewheel types?

I'm trying to build a fixie and I'm wondering about my old freewheel.
Searching the forums gave lots of info about 'threaded freewheels'... My one slots onto the hub (it's not a cassette tho) - is...
04-15-05, 03:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,213
Posted By elementary

he probably just liked the view... :D

he probably just liked the view... :D
01-10-05, 05:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 729
Posted By elementary

removing cranks

i'm currently trying to strip my old roadbike down to the frame, and all that remains is one crank (right) which just doesn't want to come off. I've pulled and pushed and hammered it...
Are there...
01-09-05, 03:09 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 23,056
Posted By elementary

so you didn't strip the frame all the way down to...

so you didn't strip the frame all the way down to bare steel?
I'm thinking about embarking on a bike painting journey, and it seems it would be easier and cheaper if I could avoid stripping it...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-22-04, 05:43 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,621
Posted By elementary

Are these things that just happen accidentally...

Are these things that just happen accidentally during races or do riders deliberately lean their shoulder/wheel on others to slow them down??
What about the towing stuff? Do you sometimes work in a...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-04, 01:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,621
Posted By elementary

wow, they sound like great fun...but at my...

wow, they sound like great fun...but at my current skill level on my bike, I think I would be a hazard. I will put a few more hours on the bike, watch a few races, then pray I come out in one peice....
Forum: Triathlon
11-18-04, 04:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 910
Posted By elementary

mmm. price is a big issue for me though...cheap...

mmm. price is a big issue for me though...cheap is good.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-04, 03:53 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,621
Posted By elementary

criterium race

can someone outline how these races work?

bart
Forum: Triathlon
11-18-04, 03:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 910
Posted By elementary

wetsuits

I'm looking at getting a wetsuit soon. What are some things to look out for? I'm guessing full length legs is good for boyancy, and no sleeves would be good for arm movement...
What about thickness?...
11-14-04, 05:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 467
Posted By elementary

changing the thing...

a very basic question:
how do I remove the [thing which holds the handlebars...possibly stem?] ? I've been strugling with both of the large bolts. the bottom one releases the fork, while the smaller...
11-12-04, 06:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 409
Posted By elementary

will a different cassette fit?

My rear hub broke the other day. The cassette spins but does not turn the wheel. I was wondering if I replace the wheel, could there be a problem putting the old cassette on the new hub? Have the...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-04, 03:31 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 4,838
Posted By elementary

damn, i just spent ages writing a long...

damn, i just spent ages writing a long argument...then my browser crashed out...
basically, dont we need stats for deaths from cyclists wearing helmets vs those without? Assuming most deaths occur...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-05-04, 01:28 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 266
Posted By elementary

broke my hub.

riding up a hill near my house, I suddenly found myself lying on the ground. The hub on my rear wheel broke as I got up out of the sadle, so that the cassette spins but doesnt turn the wheel... [the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-23-04, 08:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 825
Posted By elementary

I was put off Armadillos by LBS. They said that...

I was put off Armadillos by LBS. They said that they were tough, but even tougher to get on and off. If the unlikely happens and you do get a flat, you're in trouble...
Just what I was told.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-04, 01:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 400
Posted By elementary

oh...cheers. not sure why i couldnt find that...

oh...cheers.
not sure why i couldnt find that...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-04, 11:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 400
Posted By elementary

Alchemy

I'm looking for info on an 'Alchemy' road bike as there is a 2nd hand one for sale near me.

Titanium frame???

Any info appreciated

Bart
Forum: Triathlon
10-07-04, 04:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 916
Posted By elementary

gym training?

Any thoughts on whether gym training (ie weight training) would be beneficial for triathletes? There is a great argument in the nutrition thread over weight training for endurance cyclists...but what...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-04, 10:29 PM
Replies: 443
Views: 17,335
Posted By elementary

got some details on these races? websites etc...

got some details on these races? websites etc...
Forum: Triathlon
10-03-04, 04:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 956
Posted By elementary

I have recently fitted some aerobars to an old...

I have recently fitted some aerobars to an old roadbike for use in tri/duathlons but I've found that I seem to tire faster when in the aero position. After a few kms on the aerobars, I need to switch...
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