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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-18-07, 03:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,235
Posted By Scott176

Does anyone know if Take-a-Look is available for...

Does anyone know if Take-a-Look is available for countries that drive on the left side of the roads? e.g. Australia or the UK?
Forum: Living Car Free
04-28-07, 09:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 706
Posted By Scott176

Thank you folks for all those warm fuzzy thoughts...

Thank you folks for all those warm fuzzy thoughts :-)
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-28-07, 09:02 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,298
Posted By Scott176

I'm curious, what's the reason for removing...

I'm curious, what's the reason for removing presta valve caps and nuts? Thanks.
Forum: Living Car Free
04-27-07, 10:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 706
Posted By Scott176

I actually rode my bike down to the repair shop...

I actually rode my bike down to the repair shop today on the way to work to see how they were going on my car...do you think that's a conflict of interest? hehe.
Forum: Living Car Free
04-27-07, 01:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 706
Posted By Scott176

Car out of action

My car has been in the repair shop for more than a week, it's still there...and i'm loving it! :D
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-25-07, 06:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 631
Posted By Scott176

. . Thanks for that. So what is the purpose...

.
.
Thanks for that.
So what is the purpose of the duct tape?
And i'm assuming the matches are for if you get stuck out on a trail and you need to light a campfire?
Under what circumstances...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-23-07, 02:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 631
Posted By Scott176

Thanks guys. It sounds like i should invest in a...

Thanks guys. It sounds like i should invest in a chain tool then. Maybe i should just buy one of those all in one toolkits. e.g.
http://www.cellbikes.com.au/images/product/275_photo.jpg
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-22-07, 07:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 631
Posted By Scott176

Toolkit advice for first timer

Just bought my first mountain bike the other day. Can the more experienced folk here advise me on what a minimal toolkit contains? I'm not planning on racing or anything extreme, just some pleasant...
Forum: Commuting
04-16-07, 06:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 511
Posted By Scott176

I think it shows my inexperience. I just didn't...

I think it shows my inexperience. I just didn't realise that a small lip could catch the wheel like that. Now that i know i'll be more careful. I take it this isn't an issue with something like a...
Forum: Commuting
04-16-07, 05:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 511
Posted By Scott176

What a great idea, though my city isn't listed....

What a great idea, though my city isn't listed. I'll try emailing them and see if they'll put it onto their list. Have people on here found this service effective?
Forum: Commuting
04-16-07, 04:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 511
Posted By Scott176

My first fall

Went riding on a beautiful day here on the weekend and rode out to the beach. Everything going along just beautifully until some inconsiderate p***k had parked their car across the cycle lane. So i...
Forum: Commuting
04-16-07, 03:44 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,658
Posted By Scott176

Can anyone tell me if the 'Take-a-Look' mirror is...

Can anyone tell me if the 'Take-a-Look' mirror is suitable for use in countries that drive on the left-hand side of the road? I live in Australia myself and we drive (ride) on the left as they do in...
Forum: Commuting
04-07-07, 01:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,884
Posted By Scott176

windrush

Does anyone have any experience with the product from Slipstreamz called a Spoiler? It's a little plastic device that somehow fits to your helmet strap and helps to divert air flow past the ear, thus...
Forum: Australia - New Zealand
04-03-07, 08:07 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 850
Posted By Scott176

Mirrors

I've heard glowing reports of the 'Take-a-Look' mirror that attaches to your helmet or glasses. However, being a U.S. product it's designed to work on the left side of the head, where as here in Oz,...
Forum: Australia - New Zealand
01-03-07, 07:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 903
Posted By Scott176

[QUOTE=ecnetsixe]You mean these nutjobs? ...

[QUOTE=ecnetsixe]You mean these nutjobs?

hehe,
yeah i guess so
:D
Forum: Australia - New Zealand
01-03-07, 07:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 903
Posted By Scott176

Midnight Ridazz

Greetings fellow Aussies :)

Just wondering if we have the equivalent of the Midnight Ridazz here in Oz. Does anyone do this sort of thing anywhere here in Australia? If not i'm envious of our...
Forum: Australia - New Zealand
01-03-07, 06:52 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,379
Posted By Scott176

Greetings HappyHumber, I'm a fellow cycling...

Greetings HappyHumber,

I'm a fellow cycling sandgroper. Welcome onboard my friend.
:)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-25-06, 04:57 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,894
Posted By Scott176

oops! just read my post - and my silly typo -...

oops! just read my post - and my silly typo - wrote 'chain rule' instead of 'chain tool'...momentarily went into calculus mode :o
Forum: Commuting
12-25-06, 08:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 614
Posted By Scott176

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy...

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Down Under :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-25-06, 08:18 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,894
Posted By Scott176

Yep, got some of them :)

Yep, got some of them :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-25-06, 08:16 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,894
Posted By Scott176

I forgot to mention that i carry allen wrenches,...

I forgot to mention that i carry allen wrenches, or allen keys as we call them. Hey, btw, i'm not Euro, but Aussie :D
Now with the chain tool, would you call this an essential item? What are the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-24-06, 07:39 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,894
Posted By Scott176

Ahh, that's the other mistake i made - i touched...

Ahh, that's the other mistake i made - i touched the drying glue several times to see how tacky it was :(

While we're on this same topic - is there any other vital on the road repair items that i...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-22-06, 05:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,894
Posted By Scott176

Ahh, good point. Thanks for that.

Ahh, good point. Thanks for that.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-20-06, 07:31 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,894
Posted By Scott176

Hmm, could be i guess. But what would the purpose...

Hmm, could be i guess. But what would the purpose of a valve extender be?
I pretty much did as you suggested with tube. As for source of the flat, that remains a mystery - there was a small hole in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-20-06, 12:23 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,894
Posted By Scott176

Bkaapcke, I've thought about that slime...

Bkaapcke,

I've thought about that slime stuff; i thought it could come in really handy when commuting when changing the tube could be a trial e.g. at night and raining. Does it come in a small...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-19-06, 09:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,894
Posted By Scott176

I did have problems sanding down the rubber...

I did have problems sanding down the rubber around the hole as the puncture was right in a section of the tube that has all those raised rubber rings. I'm not sure what they are even, presumably part...
Forum: Commuting
12-19-06, 09:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 537
Posted By Scott176

mirrors

Hi All,

I use my bike quite a lot for commuting. I use a small mirror that's strapped to the upper part of the fork. With that i can get somewhat of a view between my leg and frame of what's...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-18-06, 10:14 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,894
Posted By Scott176

Thanks for that fellas. I've got presta valves so...

Thanks for that fellas. I've got presta valves so i don't think i'll be needing the little brass screw thing :-)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-18-06, 09:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,894
Posted By Scott176

puncture repair kit

Hi All,

I've got one of those little puncture repair kits for repairing punctured inner tubes. It's got the usual patches and glue, but it also has a brass threaded screw thing and small narrow...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-07-06, 04:34 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,026
Posted By Scott176

oops, i inadvertently posted this in the mountain...

oops, i inadvertently posted this in the mountain bike forum when i've got a road bike :o . Sorry. My bike is used mostly for commuting so obviously i don't have a huge dirt problem with my chain....
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-07-06, 04:29 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,026
Posted By Scott176

The first time i used RocknRoll it worked like a...

The first time i used RocknRoll it worked like a charm, but i seem to need to lube the chain increasingly often with it and it's effectiveness seems to decrease each time. Has anyone else experienced...
Forum: Commuting
11-19-05, 12:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 557
Posted By Scott176

S-U-V-s are oi-l thieves! :mad: Well done....

S-U-V-s are oi-l thieves! :mad:

Well done. Keep up the good effort. I've got a less of a commute than you have, and it's spring here right now, still, i'm very happy that i haven't used my cage...
Forum: Commuting
11-16-05, 09:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 481
Posted By Scott176

Phosphorescent gear numbers

Hi All.
I'm a newbie to bike commuting and when i cycle back home from the office it's usually at night. Not being used to the 24 shift gearing system i tend to depend on reading the numbers on the...
Forum: Commuting
11-05-05, 08:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 435
Posted By Scott176

Bob, I was in exactly the same boat as you a few...

Bob, I was in exactly the same boat as you a few weeks ago. Wanted a new bike for commuting mostly, and kept telling myself that a hybrid made logical sense for commuting. The hybrids were cheaper...
Forum: Commuting
11-04-05, 06:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 565
Posted By Scott176

You could always move to Australia :D Here we...

You could always move to Australia :D
Here we ride on the left side of the road, not the right side (well for me it's the right side of the road ;) ) and so it's natural to mount the bike from it's...
Forum: Commuting
11-02-05, 07:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,360
Posted By Scott176

Great idea Mooklekloon; will definitely do that...

Great idea Mooklekloon; will definitely do that when wearing shorts and don't need ankle straps.
Slvoid - good point. At the moment i just have the one rear light on blinky mode. But having another...
Forum: Commuting
11-02-05, 08:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 755
Posted By Scott176

I've started commuting to work and haven't used...

I've started commuting to work and haven't used my car at all for about a month. I'm thoroughly enjoying it, get much more exercise, and saving money to boot. I estimate i'm saving $25 week net -...
Forum: Commuting
11-02-05, 12:03 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,360
Posted By Scott176

backpack blinky

I ride home at night from work most days and so visibility is of concern to me. I've got the obligatory blinky red light on the rear of my bike, the standard red rear reflector, orange pedal...
Forum: Commuting
11-01-05, 09:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 589
Posted By Scott176

Gotta agree with ya there Froze. I've took the...

Gotta agree with ya there Froze. I've took the plunge and bought a new backpack - it's a little beauty too, full of zip pockets all over the place, and a channel at the back to keep the back cooler....
Forum: Commuting
11-01-05, 04:17 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,969
Posted By Scott176

Thanks Armadillo. But if the puncture resistant...

Thanks Armadillo.
But if the puncture resistant tire, or using the tire liners, is better at preventing punctures, why aren't they a standard item on bikes? Is it because they're a fair bit more...
Forum: Commuting
11-01-05, 04:13 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,669
Posted By Scott176

Strange, but the movie 'The Wild Ones' comes to...

Strange, but the movie 'The Wild Ones' comes to mind, hehe
Forum: Commuting
10-31-05, 08:56 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,969
Posted By Scott176

I was referring to the thick rubber kind. ...

I was referring to the thick rubber kind.
Thanks for info Cerewa, i'll ask LBS about the tire liners and kevlar-belted tires.
Cheers.
Forum: Commuting
10-31-05, 08:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 589
Posted By Scott176

I figure too that the hydration bladders aren't...

I figure too that the hydration bladders aren't really necessary in my case; the bike is more for commuting and i've got a water bottle cage where i can grab the bottle for a drink at lights etc.
Forum: Commuting
10-31-05, 08:07 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,969
Posted By Scott176

Thanks Caloso, will keep those in mind for next...

Thanks Caloso, will keep those in mind for next visit to LBS
Cheers
:)
Forum: Commuting
10-31-05, 08:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 589
Posted By Scott176

Thanks Supcom. I guess my main need is for a...

Thanks Supcom. I guess my main need is for a backpack to carry all the bits and bobs i need for a day in the office, or out and about. e.g. lunch, jumper (sweater), pda, mobile (cell), keys, bike...
Forum: Commuting
10-31-05, 07:54 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,669
Posted By Scott176

As we say in Oz, "Onya Aunt Ruby!" :)

As we say in Oz, "Onya Aunt Ruby!"
:)
Forum: Commuting
10-31-05, 06:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 589
Posted By Scott176

backpacks

Now i've started commuting on the bike everywhere, i'm planning on getting a new backpack. I was checking out the specially designed ones in the LBS that keep air between your back and the pack for...
Forum: Commuting
10-31-05, 05:56 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,969
Posted By Scott176

puncture resistant tubes

I'm a commuting bike newbie and have recently purchased a new bike. I'm wondering - If puncture resistant tubes are useful in, well, resisting punctures :-), then why aren't they a standard feature?...
Forum: Commuting
10-31-05, 08:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,805
Posted By Scott176

I spoke to my local bike store today and they...

I spoke to my local bike store today and they said that they've worn the padded underwear around the place after riding and was fine, but, it does get hot and they cautioned against keeping them on...
Forum: Commuting
10-30-05, 09:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,805
Posted By Scott176

Thanks Shokhead, Trickdog. Perhaps i should just...

Thanks Shokhead, Trickdog. Perhaps i should just consider taking a change of clothes. Though, thinking about it, after a whole day in the office i'm not sure i'd be bothered changing for the bike...
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