The Aussie Thread- Part 2
06-19-05 | 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by climbo
so I got one of those nice "hippers" just on my backside from a wipeout Saturday. A nice apple sized graze shall we say. Just went to the loo, dropped me keks and OUCH !!!, my undies were nice and stuck to it. Seems as though it had dried up at work today. Are you having lunch about now? Just though I'd share.
Dried up is bad. Get some 2nd Skin-type-jello-glad-wrap pads. Much less painful.
06-19-05 | 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by jock
...and then you have us to lead you back onto the path of righteousness 
06-19-05 | 11:25 PM
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So I take it you won the OTB competition then. Must've been a speccy to land on your arse. Most sane ppl would be happy just landing on their hands and/or noggin 
06-19-05 | 11:50 PM
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not so speccy, it was more off a OSOB caused by FWWLD than an OTB.
That is, an off the side of the bike landing on some rocks in the trail from a front wheel washout in loose dirt.
That is, an off the side of the bike landing on some rocks in the trail from a front wheel washout in loose dirt.
06-19-05 | 11:54 PM
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Hmmmm... don't you just hate it when those "brain to foot" messages don't get through.
06-20-05 | 12:12 AM
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My weekend wasn't much better. Cactus on the second climb of Blood Hill courtesy of a hard day's riding the day before. I'm still stuffed.
06-20-05 | 12:13 AM
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I'm still stuffed from the 1995 Melbourne-Yarrawonga.....
06-20-05 | 12:14 AM
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Originally Posted by ed073
I'm still stuffed from the 1995 Melbourne-Yarrawonga.....
06-20-05 | 12:45 AM
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Originally Posted by ed073
Dried up is bad. Get some 2nd Skin-type-jello-glad-wrap pads. Much less painful.
06-20-05 | 12:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Thylacine
WTF are they?
something like this....there are heaps of brands out there. Heals much faster.
https://www.botac.com/outdoorrx.html
06-20-05 | 12:58 AM
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How am I supposed to pick scabs if I don't grow any?
*gag* Ungh, I wish I hadn't googled that.
*gag* Ungh, I wish I hadn't googled that.
06-20-05 | 12:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Thylacine
How am I supposed to pick scabs if I don't grow any?
*gag* Ungh, I wish I hadn't googled that.
*gag* Ungh, I wish I hadn't googled that.
yeah....no scabs mean no cool scar when it finally heals after weeks of picking, either.
06-20-05 | 01:15 AM
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Originally Posted by ed073
yeah....no scabs mean no cool scar when it finally heals after weeks of picking, either.
06-20-05 | 01:15 AM
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Still trying to get my head arround how a wound is supposed to heal if it never dries out. Might have to look into this one some more.
I'd like to get some of those gauze tubes that the roadies use to hold the wound pads in place though. They're cool. Gauze bandage sucks, and I'm alergic to that paper tape stuff.
*cough* not that I plan on falling off in the near future, of course.
I'd like to get some of those gauze tubes that the roadies use to hold the wound pads in place though. They're cool. Gauze bandage sucks, and I'm alergic to that paper tape stuff.
*cough* not that I plan on falling off in the near future, of course.
06-20-05 | 02:56 AM
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Although I like to pick my arse, usually it doesn't hurt so much. Anything like Brave Soldier ointment also makes wounds heal super quick. I've used it before and it's very good stuff.
06-20-05 | 03:11 AM
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Originally Posted by climbo
Although I like to pick my arse, usually it doesn't hurt so much. Anything like Brave Soldier ointment also makes wounds heal super quick. I've used it before and it's very good stuff.
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06-20-05 | 03:20 AM
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Ok, dumb question...someone educate me on what a 'compact' frame is?
I'm in the process of selling my dirtbike and thinkin of transferring the $ into some cycling bling....
I'm in the process of selling my dirtbike and thinkin of transferring the $ into some cycling bling....
06-20-05 | 03:51 AM
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Originally Posted by climbo
Although I like to pick my arse, usually it doesn't hurt so much. Anything like Brave Soldier ointment also makes wounds heal super quick. I've used it before and it's very good stuff.
06-20-05 | 04:16 AM
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Originally Posted by pshaw
Ok, dumb question...someone educate me on what a 'compact' frame is?
I'm in the process of selling my dirtbike and thinkin of transferring the $ into some cycling bling....
I'm in the process of selling my dirtbike and thinkin of transferring the $ into some cycling bling....
compact basically is sloping top tube, i.e. like mine. Some companies use it it like Small, Medium and Large etc to cover one or two "actual" frame sizes with one frame. Others like Serotta make compact in ALL available regular sizes.
06-20-05 | 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by climbo
cue Thylo's rant......
compact basically is sloping top tube, i.e. like mine. Some companies use it it like Small, Medium and Large etc to cover one or two "actual" frame sizes with one frame. Others like Serotta make compact in ALL available regular sizes.
compact basically is sloping top tube, i.e. like mine. Some companies use it it like Small, Medium and Large etc to cover one or two "actual" frame sizes with one frame. Others like Serotta make compact in ALL available regular sizes.
Or is it just a personal geometry preference..?
06-20-05 | 03:46 PM
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The sloping top tube is the side effect (not the reason).
The triangle created by the seat tube, rear stays, and chain stays is smaller and closer to an equilateral triangle. By doing this it creates a more rigid support for the drivetrain, which means pedal drive goes directly to the wheel. The theory is correct, but it can be compromised by poor choice of materials.
Lesser effects are slightly reduce frame weight (when comparing frame built of the same materials) and marginally lower centre of gravity.
The triangle created by the seat tube, rear stays, and chain stays is smaller and closer to an equilateral triangle. By doing this it creates a more rigid support for the drivetrain, which means pedal drive goes directly to the wheel. The theory is correct, but it can be compromised by poor choice of materials.
Lesser effects are slightly reduce frame weight (when comparing frame built of the same materials) and marginally lower centre of gravity.
06-20-05 | 05:18 PM
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it saves your nads from whacking the top tube when posing around after a race.
06-20-05 | 05:19 PM
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It lets you hang out heaps of seatpost. Very pro.
06-20-05 | 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by jock
The sloping top tube is the side effect (not the reason).
The triangle created by the seat tube, rear stays, and chain stays is smaller and closer to an equilateral triangle. By doing this it creates a more rigid support for the drivetrain, which means pedal drive goes directly to the wheel. The theory is correct, but it can be compromised by poor choice of materials.
Lesser effects are slightly reduce frame weight (when comparing frame built of the same materials) and marginally lower centre of gravity.
The triangle created by the seat tube, rear stays, and chain stays is smaller and closer to an equilateral triangle. By doing this it creates a more rigid support for the drivetrain, which means pedal drive goes directly to the wheel. The theory is correct, but it can be compromised by poor choice of materials.
Lesser effects are slightly reduce frame weight (when comparing frame built of the same materials) and marginally lower centre of gravity.
06-20-05 | 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by pshaw
OK, so given my slight stature.... should I be looking at compact frames in preference over traditional?