The Aussie Thread- Part 4
03-20-06 | 03:45 AM
#3726
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Hey turn on ABC right now, its pretty messed up **** on right now
03-20-06 | 04:19 AM
#3727
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From: In a parallel universe
You mean the Four Corners thing about "ice" ? Yep, drug addiction is a hard one to understand - if we knew the reasons why some people become addicted, it would be much easier to deal with the problem.
03-20-06 | 06:10 AM
#3728
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Originally Posted by 531Aussie
don't forget my op-shop wheels!! Am i the only guy still using Ultegra hubs, stainless steel DTs, 'normal' rims and more than 10 spokes per wheel??? Crikey!! 
03-20-06 | 07:10 AM
#3729
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Originally Posted by classic1
Get those suckers tied and soldered!!!!! Old skool rulz!
McEwen was showing us his tied and soldered rear wheel a couple of years ago on Cycling Central
03-20-06 | 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by mrkott3r
Hey Expat, the lemond bag isnt very strong, the stabilizer strap broke to day. Lucky me mum is good with the sewing
03-20-06 | 03:13 PM
#3731
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Originally Posted by Expatriate
Hmmm. Is that the same bag you used to carry home that 15kg voltage convertor?
which is still sitting in the shed. I'll wait until the next get whizz bang tech comes out, that isnt in Aus and buy it overseas. So at least the voltage convertor will see some work.
03-20-06 | 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by 531Aussie
there are 3 guys who do Beach Rd on the weekends, all with matching Bianchis, maching celeste green Bianchis outfits, and matching celeste green Bianchi booties!!....
PS: any of you Melbourne crew heading down to have a look at the TT today?
03-20-06 | 04:44 PM
#3733
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Originally Posted by Wilchemy
PS: any of you Melbourne crew heading down to have a look at the TT today?
03-20-06 | 05:03 PM
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I don't think I could manage to watch a TT. I manage to squeek out a 47kmh average for about a kay, and these guys average more than that for 40. Might be too depressing to watch!
03-20-06 | 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Wilchemy
Sadly there's more than 3. I've seen 5 of them all together in the full kit, and the Bianchis are the top shelf jobbies too. Waynk factor - large.
Is this the Melbourne cyclist equivalent of cruising around sitting three abreast in the front seat of a hotted up FJ Holden with twin overhead foxtails and chrome-plated grease nipples?
03-20-06 | 05:28 PM
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Sarah Ulmer has pulled out of the TT, citing back problems. 3 million Kiwis and numerous pervs like me will be absolutely spewing.
03-20-06 | 05:31 PM
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I need a little help guys on a purchase of a bike, as many of ya know, im still getting into cycling and Im at uni (which means I dont have enough money for cycling) but some funds have rolled in. this is what im looking at
Why you ask? Because its local so I can go and have a look at it. Secondly whats the point of me getting an expensive roadie, when most of the improvements in my cycling will be from me improving, not from upgrades in components.
I also would be pretty scared in leaving an expensive roadie at uni, it only takes one thief to realise what it is.
What do you guys think? Am I misguided in my thinking?
Why you ask? Because its local so I can go and have a look at it. Secondly whats the point of me getting an expensive roadie, when most of the improvements in my cycling will be from me improving, not from upgrades in components.
I also would be pretty scared in leaving an expensive roadie at uni, it only takes one thief to realise what it is.
What do you guys think? Am I misguided in my thinking?
03-20-06 | 05:40 PM
#3738
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Originally Posted by classic1
Sarah Ulmer has pulled out of the TT, citing back problems. 3 million Kiwis and numerous pervs like me will be absolutely spewing.
B U G G A !!!!!
I heard on the radio this morning Sarah was voted as the hottest chick in NZ in a radio poll of girls who love girls. Everyone loves Sarah
03-20-06 | 05:41 PM
#3739
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totally misguided, who would ride a Gitane ??? 
03-20-06 | 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by 62vette
Make that 4,000,000!
B U G G A !!!!!
I heard on the radio this morning Sarah was voted as the hottest chick in NZ in a radio poll of girls who love girls. Everyone loves Sarah
B U G G A !!!!!
I heard on the radio this morning Sarah was voted as the hottest chick in NZ in a radio poll of girls who love girls. Everyone loves Sarah
Sarah Ulmer hot lesbo action. Yum.
03-20-06 | 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by 62vette
totally misguided, who would ride a Gitane ???
03-20-06 | 06:59 PM
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while I dont mind a bit of brand slanging, this isnt really helpful to me
03-20-06 | 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by matagi
Can someone explain what it is with this Beach Rd thing?
Is this the Melbourne cyclist equivalent of cruising around sitting three abreast in the front seat of a hotted up FJ Holden with twin overhead foxtails and chrome-plated grease nipples?
Is this the Melbourne cyclist equivalent of cruising around sitting three abreast in the front seat of a hotted up FJ Holden with twin overhead foxtails and chrome-plated grease nipples?
03-20-06 | 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Wilchemy
Sadly there's more than 3. I've seen 5 of them all together in the full kit, and the Bianchis are the top shelf jobbies too. Waynk factor - large. ?
Maybe they've just got a good sense of humour, like those guys who go to the cricket dressed as Ritchie
03-20-06 | 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by mrkott3r
while I dont mind a bit of brand slanging, this isnt really helpful to me
03-20-06 | 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 531Aussie
yeah, something like that, but it's a great road coz it has stuff-all lights, it's fast, good scenery, and plenty of Bianchi-clad peanuts to mow down!!
One of the commentators mentioned 2000+ people cycle on Beach Rd each Sat and Sun, sounds bloody crowded to me.
03-20-06 | 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Wilchemy
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PS: any of you Melbourne crew heading down to have a look at the TT today?
PS: any of you Melbourne crew heading down to have a look at the TT today?
03-20-06 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by badsac
What do you want to hear?
But your other advice, seems to hit the nail on the head
EDIT: but how much is too much for it?
03-20-06 | 07:45 PM
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late last year, a mate of mine bought a brand new 2004 Gitane with full Shimano 105 (except for the brakes) for ~$1400, so I'm not sure a 2nd hand Tiagra model would be worth half that.
whadda you guys reckon?
whadda you guys reckon?
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03-20-06 | 07:50 PM
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