Quick Note to Self - Must not engage in pointless discussions

Agree mate.


Stick to "Help! What frame size do I need??" or "Cat 5 crit coming up....how should I train??"

When I went to the States a few years ago, for some reason I couldn't help exaggerating my accent. It was like deer trapped in the headlights. I'd say something and they'd just stare. It was mesmerising for both parties.
We're also over polite, too. If you want something, saying "Umm.....not sure......maybe I'll have one of those..and maybe that one too, please, if that's okay" is a big mistake. The only way to get service in the US is to push in and yell "I'LL HAVE ONE OF THOSE RIGHT HERE! W00T!!!!!".

True story.

very true Thylo. As I found in NJ/NY over the years, it helps to be tall and loud. You can order by standing 3 people back from the counter and yelling it out to them over the top of everyone else.

So what's the count for the Anzac Day Dirt Ride? Me, Muncher, Expat and ?

My son has stuffed my schedule because he wants to go and check out the soldiers "with the guns and swords" before I drag the family back from their holiday.

So Monday has officially been obliterated from my riding and recreation calender.

BTW, here's your map to Maurice's shop where we were going to meet with Expat

No fair. NJ/NY is another country in and of itself. Everyone there yells. How about all those souvenir t-shirts with the F word?

I think Bucky moved already. So much for a group ride. I'm still happy to go though.


Well then, so be it. But if you change your mind, you're welcome back here anytime.

well yes, SoCal is about the opposite of the NY experience.

Who's Maurice?

well, some ppl call him a space cowboy.....

some call him the gangster of love...

Maurice is a crazy frenchman who called newcastle home over 30 years ago. His favourite hobbies are bikes and creating giant clouds of spittle when he talks (as in don't stand to close when in conversation). It's amazing how many words he knows that contain the letter p!

Anyway, there's a bike shop in Park Avenue near the gates at Adamstown. That's where Expat was going to meet us for the Anzac Day Ride. Seeing as I'm no longer navigating I thought I'd better give you a map (unfortunately its split into two).

no worries, Brunker Rd turn off is easy enough. Thanks for your fine mapping effort.

Rockmuncher, cartographer to the stars

farkin' crook.....just got out of bed

You forgot to mention that he is completely incomprehensible to Americans, and is more of a collector than anything else. His shop is packed full of crap. I went in for a shim, and he told me to use roof flashing. I asked how big a bike was (was thinking it would be nice for the missus) and was told "That wonts fits you". Couldn't spend money there if I tried. But since you guys all cancelled, it doesn't matter where his shop is now, does it?

Climbo's still going from what I read in #1918.

I've gotta pick up the light thingy sometime on Sat or Sun, but I've got no internet access from 6pm tonight, so I PM you my mobile number if you want to transact.

Hey 531, in bed with the wog? Is no good. Go to bed tonite with a hot water bottle and a bottle of OP rum. Knock yerself out, you'll be all fixed in no time!

Avagoodweekend fellas, and may the wind follow you wherever you ride.

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention another number plate thingy. This one is for climbo. I was training at Homebush with the Turramurra lads on wednesday nite when this slinky black car rolled past. It number plate... DVADER. Roll on!

Don't forget we've got an hour of the Paris-Roubaix tomorrow on SBS.

Melbourne screening is 11am

....the video is set already!.......maybe Maggie will get up in the replay instead of boonen!

Hitchy

The Hitcher lives!

Been riding/racing?

yeah keeping busy...'road' season starts next weekend, so trying to get a few miles into the legs, now that I've recovered from my 'niggling' injuries. Did the 'hell ride' this morning, was NOT happy to see Dave Macca roll up & announce, "boys, I'm in need of a serious workout!"....anyway, 60km & 45kph ave later, I'm totally trashed!...Anyway, the good news is that I should have a 'spankin' new 486 parked in my study by the middle of next week. TFM confirmed everythings a goer, so here's hoping!....geez I've had some drama's with this warranty!

Hitchy

cool

Tiger?

OK, a bike related question.

I need to find a shim for a front derailleur. I have a 1 1/8 diameter seat tube but a 1 1/4 clamp. Are these things made or do you have to fudge them up somehow? If I can't I gues I'll be looking on e-bay for a new derailleur.

And also, what's the best way to install a headset at home without tons of tools needed? Has anyone used the carriage bolt with washers and nuts on the ends technique? For an older frame I figure this might work out OK.

Is this for a mountain bike? 8 or 9 speed? Top or bottom pull? I may have one derailleur left. And did you want to borrow my headset press?