The Aussie Thread
12-04-04 | 08:15 PM
#3101
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Ta. Might have been jitter caused by the Polar crap on my bike, or high voltage lines somewhere. HRM's can pickup noise from other HRM's. I did 60.2 coming into Maitland and I don't recall going that fast on our cruise.
12-04-04 | 08:21 PM
#3102
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I noticed our pace going into town was much higher than the return trip. Maybe I need a dedicated skinny tire MTB. Or maybe I just need to ride more. I do like the idea of building another bike though. Slicks on the single speed? I need to find a cheap aero bar, or some clip-ons.
12-04-04 | 11:43 PM
#3103
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Hey badsac,
Did you say you got a price on the LeMond Chambery of $3700?
Because I saw it at bicyclestore.com.au going for $2999, which seems like a pretty good deal.
Did you say you got a price on the LeMond Chambery of $3700?
Because I saw it at bicyclestore.com.au going for $2999, which seems like a pretty good deal.
12-05-04 | 01:55 AM
#3104
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Originally Posted by Thylacine
ALSO, I was busy this week, so didn't post as much on this or other forums. Actually I was busy admiring the massive bruise on my arse that Hitchy caused. It's a multi-coloured rainbow of delights. I should post a pic of it and take a poll of how many people lost their lunch while viewing it!
12-05-04 | 02:10 AM
#3105
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Oh, I just listed a computer/HRM on ebay. Somebody go crazy and bid it up real high
Hey Ed, you get the picture I sent you last week? Farken PC is still playing up, so back to the shop tomorrow.
12-05-04 | 02:25 AM
#3106
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From: Between the mountains and the lake.
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Hey Wattsy, that was a joke. Of course, if you actually want it, then go crazy. I won't hold you to it if you don't. Thanks
12-05-04 | 02:38 AM
#3107
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Originally Posted by Expatriate
We went to NY earlier this year - every gift shop sells t-shirts that say in huge letters,
F**K YOU
YOU F**KING
F**K.
And they don't have asterisks, if you know what I mean. My wife loves to hear me say that with my New York accent.
F**K YOU
YOU F**KING
F**K.
And they don't have asterisks, if you know what I mean. My wife loves to hear me say that with my New York accent.
12-05-04 | 02:46 AM
#3108
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We built our tandem specifically for a return trip to NZ, as it's where my wife and I had our first date. I have a photo of her at Taupo with the big fish growing out of her head. We'll probably tour the south island next time. BTW, I prefer the '63 fuelie.
12-05-04 | 03:00 AM
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At least the big fish is a good deal more romantic than the big carrot at Ohakune, but not in the same league as the big pineapple and big banana in your new home.
The username is a bit more a reference to my age and part of my name than the car - I am the '62 Vette - flesh tone, definitely not in "cherry" condition any more.
I would love a '62 Corvette to go with the name sometime though. I wonder if I can swap a well used 2002 GT ZR 1.0 for one?
The username is a bit more a reference to my age and part of my name than the car - I am the '62 Vette - flesh tone, definitely not in "cherry" condition any more.
I would love a '62 Corvette to go with the name sometime though. I wonder if I can swap a well used 2002 GT ZR 1.0 for one?
12-05-04 | 03:08 AM
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Is Ohakune on the S. Island? I think I got a shot of that too. Also a giant lobster and some clams or something. Are the trails around Rotorua as nice as I've read about? I meant to try the heli-biking on the South Island, but figured that wasn't the best idea as I was travelling alone in a caravan for the first 3 weeks.
12-05-04 | 04:22 AM
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I was going to say "Buggger the NZers". But maybe not now. 5-fer.
12-05-04 | 04:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Hitchy
.......I don't know...leave you blokes alone for 3 days & what do I come back to?.......a thread that has disintegrated into Taswegian's rabbitting on to Seppo's in NSW no less.......bugger me (let's not take things TOOO literally around here either!).....so I 've just managed to read 3 days worth of posts & I've gotta say I'm proud of you blokes........not a molecule of stuff that could be even vaguely accused of being interesting!.....Go you good things!........
now, onto the bad news....$350 later I've got the 486 fixed.....bent derailuer hanger & spoke, turned into bent derailuer, hanger,spoke & 4 bent chain links......cos Shimano won't sell ya 4 links will they!...bah...anyway, she's all better, 'cept for the scratch (sob)......does anyone round here speak japanese?....I wanna post the bent derailuer on Japanese EBay as "3 months old" etc, etc....get some of me money back off the bastards that caused the bingle in the first place!
Hitchy
now, onto the bad news....$350 later I've got the 486 fixed.....bent derailuer hanger & spoke, turned into bent derailuer, hanger,spoke & 4 bent chain links......cos Shimano won't sell ya 4 links will they!...bah...anyway, she's all better, 'cept for the scratch (sob)......does anyone round here speak japanese?....I wanna post the bent derailuer on Japanese EBay as "3 months old" etc, etc....get some of me money back off the bastards that caused the bingle in the first place!
Hitchy
Seems if you can't talk Italian bike frames, Beach Rd and other stuff... well, you're the lynchpin here.
By the way, heard today about how a bunch of your mainlander roadie mates came down here to do our Ash Dash "just to top off training for the start of the season". Apparently there's a video of the guys with their double chains rings and 20T big cogs doing big zig-zags to struggle to the top of Kaoota, then puking their guts up at the top. Sounds like a hoot.
Anyway, glad your baby is reasonably OK. Like the ebay auction plan for the der.
12-05-04 | 06:03 AM
#3113
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Originally Posted by Expatriate
Is Ohakune on the S. Island? I think I got a shot of that too. Also a giant lobster and some clams or something. Are the trails around Rotorua as nice as I've read about? I meant to try the heli-biking on the South Island, but figured that wasn't the best idea as I was travelling alone in a caravan for the first 3 weeks.
I think Ohakune's in the middle of the north island not far from Mt Ruapehu.
12-05-04 | 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Rowan
Expat threw a bit of ***** my way... did I bite, Expat?
12-05-04 | 02:54 PM
#3115
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Sorry to hear about the damage, Hitchy. Man, how disposable are todays bikes?
Anyway, my damage is healing okay. Went for two rides this week just to see how I feel. Actually had to go a bit hard on Friday, coz I felt pretty good....plus there was this guy on a carbon Trek with Cosmic Carbons I just had to shaddow just to give him an inferiority complex.......you know how it is......
Anyway, my damage is healing okay. Went for two rides this week just to see how I feel. Actually had to go a bit hard on Friday, coz I felt pretty good....plus there was this guy on a carbon Trek with Cosmic Carbons I just had to shaddow just to give him an inferiority complex.......you know how it is......
12-05-04 | 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by wattsy_rules
It's on its way!!
Hey Ed, you get the picture I sent you last week? Farken PC is still playing up, so back to the shop tomorrow.
Hey Ed, you get the picture I sent you last week? Farken PC is still playing up, so back to the shop tomorrow.
Yeah....got 'em. It's like looking at Graham Watson's pics of the Tour village depart...
12-05-04 | 03:12 PM
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Hitchy, what's the web site where you get your tyres...the wife's given me a bidget for Xmas, and I need to spend money!!
12-05-04 | 03:13 PM
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12-05-04 | 03:14 PM
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Off course, I mean BUDGET, not bidget!!
Ed, based on the pic, I reckon we look like a professional bike team huh??...Well, maybe a team who rides in the 'special' olympics.
Ed, based on the pic, I reckon we look like a professional bike team huh??...Well, maybe a team who rides in the 'special' olympics.
12-05-04 | 03:34 PM
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Anyone want exclusive wheel distibution rights? I got this back from an enquiry on neuvation wheels. He might be open to offers.
For information on the wheels please go to www.neuvationcycling.com Pretty much everything is there. Unfortunately, it costs too much money to send
wheels (normally $US 300) per set. I hope to have an Australian distributor
soon.
Thanks, John Neugent
For information on the wheels please go to www.neuvationcycling.com Pretty much everything is there. Unfortunately, it costs too much money to send
wheels (normally $US 300) per set. I hope to have an Australian distributor
soon.
Thanks, John Neugent
12-05-04 | 03:42 PM
#3121
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Bikes: how long have you got?
Oi wattsy,
try here.......
https://www.probikekit.com/
you can get the Conti attack/force combo for around $100AUD in your letterbox....normally around $170 retail...guys are even bidding around $120 AUD on ebay for them!.....duh!........I still reckon if we submit those piccys to Jenny Craig they could use them as the 'before' shots!........of course managing to get some 'after' shots where we look skinnier might be a challenge....photoshop anyone?
Hitchy
try here.......
https://www.probikekit.com/
you can get the Conti attack/force combo for around $100AUD in your letterbox....normally around $170 retail...guys are even bidding around $120 AUD on ebay for them!.....duh!........I still reckon if we submit those piccys to Jenny Craig they could use them as the 'before' shots!........of course managing to get some 'after' shots where we look skinnier might be a challenge....photoshop anyone?
Hitchy
12-05-04 | 03:52 PM
#3122
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Originally Posted by Expatriate
Is Ohakune on the S. Island? I think I got a shot of that too. Also a giant lobster and some clams or something. Are the trails around Rotorua as nice as I've read about? I meant to try the heli-biking on the South Island, but figured that wasn't the best idea as I was travelling alone in a caravan for the first 3 weeks.
Rotorua (aka Roto Vegas) is MTB mecca in NZ. The 2005 (or is it 2006?) Worlds are being held there which is quite a coup. Apart from regular tourism, I think mountain bikers provide a huge boost to the local economy keeping cafes and motels busy most weekends.
12-05-04 | 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by wattsy_rules
Off course, I mean BUDGET, not bidget!!
Ed, based on the pic, I reckon we look like a professional bike team huh??...Well, maybe a team who rides in the 'special' olympics.
Ed, based on the pic, I reckon we look like a professional bike team huh??...Well, maybe a team who rides in the 'special' olympics.
Anyoen watch Cycling Central yesterday?? Nearly lost my brekky when I saw Mike Tomalaris wobbling towards the camera ON a bike....
Disappointing show, though. No content.
12-05-04 | 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by ed073
Anyoen watch Cycling Central yesterday?? Nearly lost my brekky when I saw Mike Tomalaris wobbling towards the camera ON a bike....
12-05-04 | 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by rockmuncher
The polaris segment was interesting. Wouldn't mind doing one of those suckers before I die.