The Aussie Thread- Part 2
#976
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Originally Posted by bonesx
hey all,
i was wondering what are some of your favourite/trustworthy on-line bike-shop sites. i'm melbourne based and am in the market for a new helmet. have done the rounds of my lbs (look after them, they mostly look after you), and was just interested in doing the on-line comparison.
does this count as bike content? cheers.
i was wondering what are some of your favourite/trustworthy on-line bike-shop sites. i'm melbourne based and am in the market for a new helmet. have done the rounds of my lbs (look after them, they mostly look after you), and was just interested in doing the on-line comparison.
does this count as bike content? cheers.
I use Parkers or Prendas.
Never had reason to complain.
https://www.parker-international.co.uk/
https://www.prendas.co.uk/
Prendas are especially good at answering any delivery/import duty etc questions you might want to e-mail them.
#977
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Originally Posted by PaulBravey
blah, blah, blah, broken seattube, blah blah blah, cricket, blah blah blah, footy, blah blah blah, mountain biking, blah blah blah, bmx, blah blah blah, expat's new job. Forgive me if I've forgotten anything 
Paul
PS There was, of course, copious amounts of obligatory road bike content.

Paul
PS There was, of course, copious amounts of obligatory road bike content.
#978
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From: Melbourne, Australia
what about me cracked Kervello?
#979
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That was covered under "Broken seat tube".
#980
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Originally Posted by 531Aussie
what about me cracked Kervello?
hitchy
#981
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Originally Posted by Hitchy
hmmm....does that explain THAT seat?....fair dinkum....I wanted to nail a lump of 4x2 across it so i wouldn't fall in!....bit like a girl I used to know actually!...........
hitchy
hitchy
#982
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From: n.w. superdrome
Bikes: 1 trek, serotta, rih, de Reus, Pogliaghi and finally a Zieleman! and got a DeRosa
The white shoes were in a different thread
(or at least I think it was. . .)
Marty
(or at least I think it was. . .)
Marty
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Originally Posted by 531Aussie
what about me cracked Kervello?
I'd have that looked at if I were you.
Marty
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#984
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Originally Posted by lotek
The white shoes were in a different thread
(or at least I think it was. . .)
Marty
(or at least I think it was. . .)
Marty
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Originally Posted by Expatriate
I think we dragged it into the gutter though.
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From: Melbourne
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let us know how you go....I haven't bought anything from either in a while (apparently pros don't wear my size.....
) and I'd like to see if their service standards are still holding up in this age of internet retail.
) and I'd like to see if their service standards are still holding up in this age of internet retail.
#988
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Fair warning my fellow New South Welshmen: the Melbournites are deploying their mighty weapon of wrath.
Through cunning and guile they have manipulated things so that we receive endless days of gloomy Melbourne weather to mar the start of the road season. Open your brollies and fight this scourge, for over the winter we have much work to do. We must plan our attack carefully and send relentless northerly winds their way to spoil their latte rides along Beach Rd next summer. Be strong, our time of glory will come...
Through cunning and guile they have manipulated things so that we receive endless days of gloomy Melbourne weather to mar the start of the road season. Open your brollies and fight this scourge, for over the winter we have much work to do. We must plan our attack carefully and send relentless northerly winds their way to spoil their latte rides along Beach Rd next summer. Be strong, our time of glory will come...
#989
Ochayethenoo
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From: Green Point, NSW
Bikes: Lemond MJ Classic, Klein Palomino, Felt TK2 Track, Daccordi vintage
Originally Posted by climbo
I have a proper excuse, I was in Vicco trying to hold 41km/h in a Tri bike leg, didn't work out too well.
when is this tri? you've been training all year, what are you waiting for?
when is this tri? you've been training all year, what are you waiting for?

Didnt know you were in a Tri in Mexico?
#990
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From: Green Point, NSW
Bikes: Lemond MJ Classic, Klein Palomino, Felt TK2 Track, Daccordi vintage
Climbo, when are you back on the coast? We need to get muchie out for a MTB run and a reccy on the road circuit.
I'm out next 2 weekends
I'm out next 2 weekends
#991
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talk about weather: I've gotta admit I've never before seen images of pros riding through bloody snow like we saw on Cycling Central on Sunday.
Dunno how they do it. Not quite as glamorous as France in July.
Do they still ride if the road is icey or snowy?
What weather conditions cause a stage to be reduced or cancelled?
Dunno how they do it. Not quite as glamorous as France in July.
Do they still ride if the road is icey or snowy?
What weather conditions cause a stage to be reduced or cancelled?
#992
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From: Green Point, NSW
Bikes: Lemond MJ Classic, Klein Palomino, Felt TK2 Track, Daccordi vintage
Originally Posted by 531Aussie
talk about weather: I've gotta admit I've never before seen images of pros riding through bloody snow like we saw on Cycling Central on Sunday.
Dunno how they do it. Not quite as glamorous as France in July.
Do they still ride if the road is icey or snowy?
What weather conditions cause a stage to be reduced or cancelled?
Dunno how they do it. Not quite as glamorous as France in July.
Do they still ride if the road is icey or snowy?
What weather conditions cause a stage to be reduced or cancelled?
#993
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From: Wherever good bikes are sold
Bikes: Thylacines...only Thylacines.
Wow, did Hitchy just post? Thought you might have fallen down that hole you mentioned earlier mate. What's goin on?
Okay. Coming into my third week without riding and I'm starting to go stir-crazy. Leg has healed enough to get back on the horse so weather permitting a little ride might be in order tomorrow.
I'd also like to take this opportunity to publically thank Saccy amd Munchie for pre-ordering a Team Thylacine jersey. Gentlemen, production starts Friday, and you are both champions. However, US orders still outweigh the locals 2:1, so as usual the local team is letting the side down. However, this figure is still better than the bikes which are currently at 10:1, so there might be hope yet.
Carry on.
Okay. Coming into my third week without riding and I'm starting to go stir-crazy. Leg has healed enough to get back on the horse so weather permitting a little ride might be in order tomorrow.
I'd also like to take this opportunity to publically thank Saccy amd Munchie for pre-ordering a Team Thylacine jersey. Gentlemen, production starts Friday, and you are both champions. However, US orders still outweigh the locals 2:1, so as usual the local team is letting the side down. However, this figure is still better than the bikes which are currently at 10:1, so there might be hope yet.
Carry on.
#994
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From: Between the mountains and the lake.
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Have I seen a picture of one yet?
#995
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From: Bathurst oz
Originally Posted by Thylacine
I'd also like to take this opportunity to publically thank Saccy amd Munchie for pre-ordering a Team Thylacine jersey. Gentlemen, production starts Friday, and you are both champions. However, US orders still outweigh the locals 2:1, so as usual the local team is letting the side down. However, this figure is still better than the bikes which are currently at 10:1, so there might be hope yet.
Carry on.
Carry on.

Actually my sister saw it and wants one for herself. She even said she loved the colour!
They make one small enough to fit a little girl about 5'0"?
#996
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Originally Posted by pshaw
I can relate to the opposite, how hot does it have to get before I get sunburnt, dehydrated and the stage gets cancelled...cycling in 25+ is not fun for us eskimos! 

#997
Originally Posted by pshaw
Climbo, when are you back on the coast? We need to get muchie out for a MTB run and a reccy on the road circuit.
I'm out next 2 weekends
I'm out next 2 weekends

#998
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Maybe I'll have sorted my bike issues by then. Of course, I can take to the bush on my BMX if Mucnhie's going...
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Originally Posted by Expatriate
Maybe I'll have sorted my bike issues by then. Of course, I can take to the bush on my BMX if Mucnhie's going...
#1000
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Originally Posted by rockmuncher
Oi! just what are you insinuating BMX-boy??



