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Brian 02-08-05 06:01 PM

Munchie, stop being so technical!

I know it's not a ROAD bike thing, but we decided not to enter as there's no class for us (I did not say we have no class!) therefore no prizes, so we'd basically be paying $80 to drive for 3 hours or so and ride a course different from the local ones we ride. Ho hum.

climbo 02-08-05 06:23 PM

i'll probably suck it up and go, training for it or not.

badsac 02-08-05 07:06 PM


Originally Posted by Scoz
Hey, badsac.

How is your Roubaix going? I'm still considering getting myself one, just unsure of what size and I'll have to decide having never swung a leg over one.

Couldnt tell me what your height and inseam are could ya, badsac?

Hey Scoz. I'm 177 cm 5 9 or 5 10. I've got pretty long legs though (33 or 34 inches if I remember). The Roubaix seems fairly large (or stretched out) for it's size, so I got a 54, because the stretch was to big for me on a 56.

Bike is still going beautifully. No problems at all (except for tires going wonky). I'm a very happy camper.

badsac 02-08-05 07:17 PM


Originally Posted by Hitchy
a well known quality shop...you won't have any problems there....others are normally cheaper though, wat you buying?

Hitchy

Justlooking at things like jerseys and such. Thinking of getting a Gerolsteiner jersey for a bit of colour (cause they ride Specialized :p ) and noticed they had one for $120. Also looking at getting some sun glasses because I'm sick of riding around in my $400 fashionable pair.

Where's your favourite joint that sells online?

Hey, if anyone wants some red Michelin Prorace tires for $40 or less odd dollars give me a PM. After SomeGurl posted pictures of red tires on her Roubaix, I feel like going another colour (they only arived today).

climbo 02-08-05 07:24 PM

anyone except Zipp make a 38mm profile tubular rim? I need a replacement, carbon or alu.

pshaw 02-08-05 07:46 PM


Originally Posted by berny
A BMX tandem, now that I'd like to see :rolleyes: ;)

How would you tailwhip a BMX tandem...? :eek:

pshaw 02-08-05 07:48 PM


Originally Posted by rockmuncher
I should have ridden to work today :(

I rarely drive because I'm always in too much of a hurry, but today was one of those days because I was late home from training. Bloody freeway was backed up (3 lanes wide) for 10km!! So I hooked an illegal U-turn and headed for the old Pacific Hwy: also backed up.

So here I am working from home, with three little nippers going berserk and the guy on the radio reminding me of just how bad the trip to Sydney is today.

No luck munchie...

Hot tip, listen to the radio before you leave.. I had an extra hour in bed!

pshaw 02-08-05 07:52 PM


Originally Posted by climbo
i'll probably suck it up and go, training for it or not.

Hey Climbo, this is the dirtworks 100KM classic?

Have you entered?

climbo 02-08-05 08:11 PM


Originally Posted by pshaw
Hey Climbo, this is the dirtworks 100KM classic?

Have you entered?

i will send it off this week, you going?

pshaw 02-08-05 08:17 PM


Originally Posted by climbo
i will send it off this week, you going?

Thinking about it... not getting enough KM's done each week though. :mad:

climbo 02-08-05 08:29 PM


Originally Posted by pshaw
Thinking about it... not getting enough KM's done each week though. :mad:

me either, last 2 weeks, a big fat 0.

pshaw 02-08-05 08:37 PM


Originally Posted by climbo
me either, last 2 weeks, a big fat 0.

2 weeks ago 200km, last week 0. Got sick in singapore, still feel like sh*t.

Tempted to go out & battle the wind now...

U goin to track tonight?

Thylacine 02-08-05 08:52 PM

Greetings fellas from Monash University's School of Art and Design! I'm currently here working on a top secret bike related research thingie, which basically involves a lot of typing, a lot of daydreaming, and staring at a computer screen for 7 hours.

I gotta get me one of these high speed connections! This thing flies!
Tomorrow I think I'll ride the roadie in though. Public transport sucks bums. 45mins to go 8kms? *shakes head*

climbo 02-08-05 08:56 PM


Originally Posted by pshaw
2 weeks ago 200km, last week 0. Got sick in singapore, still feel like sh*t.

Tempted to go out & battle the wind now...

U goin to track tonight?

yep, hitting the track tonight.

Where was that MTB spot? Woy Woy tip?

531Aussie 02-08-05 08:57 PM


Originally Posted by Thylacine
Greetings fellas from Monash University's School of Art and Design! I'm currently here working on a top secret bike related research thingie, which basically involves a lot of typing, a lot of daydreaming, and staring at a computer screen for 7 hours.

I gotta get me one of these high speed connections! This thing flies!
Tomorrow I think I'll ride the roadie in though. Public transport sucks bums. 45mins to go 8kms? *shakes head*

It once took me 1 hr 40 min to get to La Trobe via pubic transport (had to go in to the city, then out to Bundoora), but it normally took me 50 to 55 mins on me bike, with a tail wind!! And my best by car was 40mins!!

pshaw 02-08-05 09:10 PM


Originally Posted by climbo
yep, hitting the track tonight.

Where was that MTB spot? Woy Woy tip?

Yeah, I'm around at the weekend if you fancy geting out? Sat?

pshaw 02-08-05 09:11 PM

See you at track anyway, will come down for a spectate...

Still havnt sold the dirtbike...to fund trackbike :(

Thylacine 02-08-05 09:21 PM

A Thylacine track bike, right? ;)

climbo 02-08-05 09:24 PM

a Madone !! :)

pshaw 02-08-05 09:32 PM


Originally Posted by Thylacine
A Thylacine track bike, right? ;)

'The only limits are your imagination and your wallet.'

My wallet says steel, unless there are any heavier materials out there ;)

Thylacine 02-08-05 09:33 PM

Bwahaha.

Of course steel....although there's nothing wrong with Titanium!

pshaw 02-08-05 09:39 PM


Originally Posted by Thylacine
Bwahaha.

Of course steel....although there's nothing wrong with Titanium!

Wheres munchie waving his alu flag(pole).

Oh no here we go again... :p

climbo 02-08-05 10:02 PM

he's out riding of course. Worked from home today is code for knock off and go riding when I want.

Ti for a track bike? All u need is stiff, light and aero.

rockmuncher 02-08-05 11:02 PM


Originally Posted by climbo
he's out riding of course. Worked from home today is code for knock off and go riding when I want.

Ti for a track bike? All u need is stiff, light and aero.

Ashley I was working (GASP!! :eek: )

"All u need is stiff, light and aero": did someone say Al? hehehe

pshaw 02-08-05 11:17 PM


Originally Posted by climbo
he's out riding of course. Worked from home today is code for knock off and go riding when I want.

Ti for a track bike? All u need is stiff, light and aero.

Just went out for an hour...

Swallowed own vomit (twice) :(
Narrow miss from a brushcutter :mad:
Caught a kid on a BMX trying to get on my wheel :eek:

Climbo, theres a howling headwind on the finish straight.... enjoy!


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