The Aussie Thread- Part 4
07-04-06 | 11:49 PM
#7551
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 666
Likes: 0
From: Melbourne, Australia
Bikes: Wilier, Alchemy, Merida MTB,
Thylacine Cycles.....they seek 'em here...they seek 'em there.... 
07-05-06 | 12:12 AM
#7552
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 447
Likes: 0
From: Melbourne, Australia
Bikes: Trek 5200 and 8000
Originally Posted by Thylacine
If you googled 'Thylacine Cycles' you would've had more luck. 
Add to that my website isn't hosted in Australia, and hence, I don't show up.
Plus, we're extinct, remember? Didn't think you could just Google "custom road bike frames" and find us, did ya?
Add to that my website isn't hosted in Australia, and hence, I don't show up.Plus, we're extinct, remember? Didn't think you could just Google "custom road bike frames" and find us, did ya?
07-05-06 | 12:42 AM
#7553
Aluminium Crusader :-)
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 10,050
Likes: 11
From: Melbourne, Australia
Originally Posted by existence
its all about the money baby....trust me if you get the option of being in bed in pain or being on the field in more pain + $12,000 in your back pocket...you know your gonna suck it up and take the coin every time!!!!! (not to mention the fact your so full of needle jabs your numb for 2 weeks straight...
)
(not to mention the fact your so full of needle jabs your numb for 2 weeks straight... )
07-05-06 | 12:45 AM
#7554
Aluminium Crusader :-)
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 10,050
Likes: 11
From: Melbourne, Australia
Originally Posted by Thylacine
If you googled........
I kinda liked the way she spoke fast enough to occasionally run her words together -- the exact opposite of Kathy Freeman and Kathy Watt
07-05-06 | 12:53 AM
#7555
Industry Maven
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 2,936
Likes: 0
From: Wherever good bikes are sold
Bikes: Thylacines...only Thylacines.
It's official - Campy has out-bling'd Shimano ->
07-05-06 | 12:56 AM
#7556
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 6,410
Likes: 0
From: Melbourne
Bikes: Scapin EOS7 sloping, 10v Record, Ksyriums
Originally Posted by 531Aussie
did anyone see the cute VP of Google on the SBS doco last night? Not bad for a computer chick
Yep.
I'd hit it.
07-05-06 | 01:18 AM
#7557
Aluminium Crusader :-)
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 10,050
Likes: 11
From: Melbourne, Australia
Originally Posted by Thylacine
It's official - Campy has out-bling'd Shimano ->
. I can't get into black components, except rims. I reckon the minor renaissance of silver rims will die off again, as will ergo bars -- there seems to be more traditional drops in this year's Tour
07-05-06 | 01:22 AM
#7558
Industry Maven
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 2,936
Likes: 0
From: Wherever good bikes are sold
Bikes: Thylacines...only Thylacines.
Now, what would the the point in painting carbon silver? 
07-05-06 | 02:26 AM
#7559
Ochayethenoo
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 888
Likes: 0
From: Green Point, NSW
Bikes: Lemond MJ Classic, Klein Palomino, Felt TK2 Track, Daccordi vintage
Originally Posted by ed073
Yep.
I'd hit it.
I'd hit it.
I'm on Robbie again for tonights stage!
07-05-06 | 02:41 AM
#7560
randomness inc.
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 988
Likes: 0
From: Sydney Australia
Originally Posted by pshaw
LOL
I'm on Robbie again for tonights stage!
I'm on Robbie again for tonights stage!
HAnds up if you hate that campag BB design? :: holds up hand:: talk about adding complexity to somthing for no apparaent reason...
07-05-06 | 02:53 AM
#7561
Industry Maven
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 2,936
Likes: 0
From: Wherever good bikes are sold
Bikes: Thylacines...only Thylacines.
This Line of Conversation is Useless Without Pix.
I googled 'Google VP' and got some fat w@nker. I'm assuming that's not her?
----
Hang on HDT....how is the Campy BB any more complicated than an ISIS or Square taper? It's just different is all. No more complicated than what we already have. Not that we need another new standard mind you, but that's what big companies do to protect their sandpit.
I feel sorry for people who bought 2005-6 XTR cranks. The BCD is 1mm different from XT and the new 07 XTR.
Not THAT'S gotta p¡ss you off!
----
Existance - Apparently it costs a million bucks to deck out a TdF team with bikes. Anybody know any bankers? Actually, I'll put my money on either Avanti or "Teshleggera" to be the first to sponsor an Aussie team. Not sure if it will happen though, as you'd need to find some company wanting to do a big push into the Euro market with their products/services.
Naturally I'd love nothing more than to have Team Cascade-Thylacine in the mix, kickin' ass and handing out free beers, but let's just say that may take a few years
Of course I've already designed the team bikes and jerseys
I googled 'Google VP' and got some fat w@nker. I'm assuming that's not her?
----
Hang on HDT....how is the Campy BB any more complicated than an ISIS or Square taper? It's just different is all. No more complicated than what we already have. Not that we need another new standard mind you, but that's what big companies do to protect their sandpit.
I feel sorry for people who bought 2005-6 XTR cranks. The BCD is 1mm different from XT and the new 07 XTR.
Not THAT'S gotta p¡ss you off!
----
Existance - Apparently it costs a million bucks to deck out a TdF team with bikes. Anybody know any bankers?
Actually, I'll put my money on either Avanti or "Teshleggera" to be the first to sponsor an Aussie team. Not sure if it will happen though, as you'd need to find some company wanting to do a big push into the Euro market with their products/services.Naturally I'd love nothing more than to have Team Cascade-Thylacine in the mix, kickin' ass and handing out free beers, but let's just say that may take a few years
Of course I've already designed the team bikes and jerseys
Last edited by Thylacine; 07-05-06 at 03:09 AM.
07-05-06 | 03:15 AM
#7562
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 1,185
Likes: 0
From: Newcastle Australia
Originally Posted by Thylacine
I'll put my money on either Avanti or "Teshleggera" to be the first to sponsor an Aussie team.
I thought Avanti is NZ?
Well the first result for avanti in google is a NZ website
07-05-06 | 03:19 AM
#7563
Sarcopenia: Living Decay
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 1,812
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by pshaw
I'm on Robbie again for tonights stage!
07-05-06 | 03:25 AM
#7564
Ochayethenoo
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 888
Likes: 0
From: Green Point, NSW
Bikes: Lemond MJ Classic, Klein Palomino, Felt TK2 Track, Daccordi vintage
Originally Posted by Thylacine
I feel sorry for people who bought 2005-6 XTR cranks. The BCD is 1mm different from XT and the new 07 XTR.
Not THAT'S gotta p¡ss you off!
Not THAT'S gotta p¡ss you off!
I got 2004 XTR rear, XT front, XT cranks and was about to spring for some new 2006 XTR cranks...whats the problem?
07-05-06 | 03:32 AM
#7565
Ochayethenoo
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 888
Likes: 0
From: Green Point, NSW
Bikes: Lemond MJ Classic, Klein Palomino, Felt TK2 Track, Daccordi vintage
Originally Posted by existence
where is an alan bond when you need one!!!! i do think it is totally appropriate for the first aussie only TDF team to be sponsored by a beer company and a homegrown bike builder - absolutely!!!!
i do think it is totally appropriate for the first aussie only TDF team to be sponsored by a beer company and a homegrown bike builder - absolutely!!!! How many crownies do you reckon a domestique could fit in his jersey?
07-05-06 | 03:38 AM
#7566
Industry Maven
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 2,936
Likes: 0
From: Wherever good bikes are sold
Bikes: Thylacines...only Thylacines.
Crownies? Wouldn't throw one over myself if I was on fire.
2006 XTR is great. Only issue is, if you wear your chainrings out, there's no alternatives except Shimano, and the 2007 rings aren't compatible with the 2006 cranks. AFAIK.
ps: I found the Google VP. She looks like a hausfrau. You guys are slipping!
2006 XTR is great. Only issue is, if you wear your chainrings out, there's no alternatives except Shimano, and the 2007 rings aren't compatible with the 2006 cranks. AFAIK.
ps: I found the Google VP. She looks like a hausfrau. You guys are slipping!
07-05-06 | 03:41 AM
#7567
Ochayethenoo
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 888
Likes: 0
From: Green Point, NSW
Bikes: Lemond MJ Classic, Klein Palomino, Felt TK2 Track, Daccordi vintage
Originally Posted by Thylacine
Crownies? Wouldn't throw one over myself if I was on fire.
2006 XTR is great. Only issue is, if you wear your chainrings out, there's no alternatives except Shimano, and the 2007 rings aren't compatible with the 2006 cranks. AFAIK.
ps: I found the Google VP. She looks like a hausfrau. You guys are slipping!
2006 XTR is great. Only issue is, if you wear your chainrings out, there's no alternatives except Shimano, and the 2007 rings aren't compatible with the 2006 cranks. AFAIK.
ps: I found the Google VP. She looks like a hausfrau. You guys are slipping!
07-05-06 | 03:48 AM
#7568
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 447
Likes: 0
From: Melbourne, Australia
Bikes: Trek 5200 and 8000
07-05-06 | 03:59 AM
#7569
Industry Maven
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 2,936
Likes: 0
From: Wherever good bikes are sold
Bikes: Thylacines...only Thylacines.
Originally Posted by wattsy_rules
Hahaha!
Scroll down. Melissa someone.
07-05-06 | 04:36 AM
#7570
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 1,185
Likes: 0
From: Newcastle Australia
Originally Posted by pshaw
How many crownies do you reckon a domestique could fit in his jersey?
for that exercise I think a messenger bag should be allowed - a large one.
07-05-06 | 04:58 AM
#7571
Industry Maven
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 2,936
Likes: 0
From: Wherever good bikes are sold
Bikes: Thylacines...only Thylacines.
Crumpler Fux Deluxe TdF Edition!
07-05-06 | 05:36 AM
#7572
Aluminium Crusader :-)
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 10,050
Likes: 11
From: Melbourne, Australia
Originally Posted by existence
did u see the footage of some of the google employees going for a run around the block.....
...priceless!!!!
...priceless!!!!How about the guy with the sand, deck chair, umbrella and thongs in his "office"!!
07-05-06 | 05:39 AM
#7573
randomness inc.
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 988
Likes: 0
From: Sydney Australia
Pshaw, wait for the new XTR cranks, they can use STD shimano XT rings instead of the uber expensive and v soft ( a ride in the mud and there finished) XTR ones.
the new XTR rings look interesting with the integrated carbon. not totaly sold on the derailer asthetics with the big X , they also look kinda like SRAM now. i do like the simplification of the dual control lever as
the new XTR rings look interesting with the integrated carbon. not totaly sold on the derailer asthetics with the big X , they also look kinda like SRAM now. i do like the simplification of the dual control lever as
07-05-06 | 05:46 AM
#7574
Aluminium Crusader :-)
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 10,050
Likes: 11
From: Melbourne, Australia
Originally Posted by Thylacine
I googled 'Google VP' and got some fat w@nker. I'm assuming that's not her?
Marissa Mayer, Vice President, Search Products & User Experience
Last edited by 531Aussie; 07-05-06 at 05:53 AM.
07-05-06 | 05:50 AM
#7575
Aluminium Crusader :-)
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 10,050
Likes: 11
From: Melbourne, Australia
Originally Posted by HDTVKSS
HAnds up if you hate that campag BB design? :: holds up hand:: talk about adding complexity to somthing for no apparaent reason...