The Aussie Thread
02-08-05 | 07:06 PM
#6026
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From: Bathurst oz
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?
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?
Bike is still going beautifully. No problems at all (except for tires going wonky). I'm a very happy camper.
02-08-05 | 07:17 PM
#6027
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From: Bathurst oz
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
Hitchy
) 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).
Last edited by badsac; 02-08-05 at 07:24 PM.
02-08-05 | 07:24 PM
#6028
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anyone except Zipp make a 38mm profile tubular rim? I need a replacement, carbon or alu.
02-08-05 | 07:46 PM
#6029
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From: Green Point, NSW
Bikes: Lemond MJ Classic, Klein Palomino, Felt TK2 Track, Daccordi vintage
Originally Posted by berny
A BMX tandem, now that I'd like to see 
02-08-05 | 07:48 PM
#6030
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From: Green Point, NSW
Bikes: Lemond MJ Classic, Klein Palomino, Felt TK2 Track, Daccordi vintage
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.
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.
Hot tip, listen to the radio before you leave.. I had an extra hour in bed!
02-08-05 | 07:52 PM
#6031
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From: Green Point, NSW
Bikes: Lemond MJ Classic, Klein Palomino, Felt TK2 Track, Daccordi vintage
Originally Posted by climbo
i'll probably suck it up and go, training for it or not.
Have you entered?
02-08-05 | 08:11 PM
#6032
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Originally Posted by pshaw
Hey Climbo, this is the dirtworks 100KM classic?
Have you entered?
Have you entered?
02-08-05 | 08:17 PM
#6033
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From: Green Point, NSW
Bikes: Lemond MJ Classic, Klein Palomino, Felt TK2 Track, Daccordi vintage
Originally Posted by climbo
i will send it off this week, you going?
02-08-05 | 08:29 PM
#6034
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Originally Posted by pshaw
Thinking about it... not getting enough KM's done each week though.
02-08-05 | 08:37 PM
#6035
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From: Green Point, NSW
Bikes: Lemond MJ Classic, Klein Palomino, Felt TK2 Track, Daccordi vintage
Originally Posted by climbo
me either, last 2 weeks, a big fat 0.
Tempted to go out & battle the wind now...
U goin to track tonight?
02-08-05 | 08:52 PM
#6036
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From: Wherever good bikes are sold
Bikes: Thylacines...only Thylacines.
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*
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*
02-08-05 | 08:56 PM
#6037
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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?
Tempted to go out & battle the wind now...
U goin to track tonight?
Where was that MTB spot? Woy Woy tip?
02-08-05 | 08:57 PM
#6038
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From: Melbourne, Australia
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*
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*
02-08-05 | 09:10 PM
#6039
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From: Green Point, NSW
Bikes: Lemond MJ Classic, Klein Palomino, Felt TK2 Track, Daccordi vintage
Originally Posted by climbo
yep, hitting the track tonight.
Where was that MTB spot? Woy Woy tip?
Where was that MTB spot? Woy Woy tip?
02-08-05 | 09:11 PM
#6040
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From: Green Point, NSW
Bikes: Lemond MJ Classic, Klein Palomino, Felt TK2 Track, Daccordi vintage
See you at track anyway, will come down for a spectate...
Still havnt sold the dirtbike...to fund trackbike
Still havnt sold the dirtbike...to fund trackbike
02-08-05 | 09:21 PM
#6041
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Bikes: Thylacines...only Thylacines.
A Thylacine track bike, right?
02-08-05 | 09:24 PM
#6042
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a Madone !! 
02-08-05 | 09:32 PM
#6043
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From: Green Point, NSW
Bikes: Lemond MJ Classic, Klein Palomino, Felt TK2 Track, Daccordi vintage
Originally Posted by Thylacine
A Thylacine track bike, right?
My wallet says steel, unless there are any heavier materials out there
02-08-05 | 09:33 PM
#6044
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Bikes: Thylacines...only Thylacines.
Bwahaha.
Of course steel....although there's nothing wrong with Titanium!
Of course steel....although there's nothing wrong with Titanium!
02-08-05 | 09:39 PM
#6045
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From: Green Point, NSW
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Originally Posted by Thylacine
Bwahaha.
Of course steel....although there's nothing wrong with Titanium!
Of course steel....although there's nothing wrong with Titanium!
Oh no here we go again...
02-08-05 | 10:02 PM
#6046
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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.
Ti for a track bike? All u need is stiff, light and aero.
02-08-05 | 11:02 PM
#6047
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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.
Ti for a track bike? All u need is stiff, light and aero.
)"All u need is stiff, light and aero": did someone say Al? hehehe
02-08-05 | 11:17 PM
#6048
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From: Green Point, NSW
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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.
Ti for a track bike? All u need is stiff, light and aero.
Swallowed own vomit (twice)
Narrow miss from a brushcutter
Caught a kid on a BMX trying to get on my wheel
Climbo, theres a howling headwind on the finish straight.... enjoy!
02-08-05 | 11:41 PM
#6049
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From: Between the mountains and the lake.
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You guys are spending a bit too much time on road bike talk. You all ok?
To get up to speed:
No BMX tandem, therefore no tail whips.
No Dirtworks Classic, for reasons mentioned previously, as well as the fact that they seem to be my business enemy. They refuse to sell to us, which forces us to sell the same items they do, but at 1/2 price.
A Ti track bike just sounds silly. We all know Tiger's at Monash perfecting his upcoming creation - DBB tubing (double butted bamboo)
If I've skipped any topics, you'll all let me know straight away.
To get up to speed:
No BMX tandem, therefore no tail whips.
No Dirtworks Classic, for reasons mentioned previously, as well as the fact that they seem to be my business enemy. They refuse to sell to us, which forces us to sell the same items they do, but at 1/2 price.
A Ti track bike just sounds silly. We all know Tiger's at Monash perfecting his upcoming creation - DBB tubing (double butted bamboo)
If I've skipped any topics, you'll all let me know straight away.
Last edited by Brian; 02-09-05 at 12:07 AM.
02-08-05 | 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted by pshaw
Just went out for an hour...
Swallowed own vomit (twice)
Narrow miss from a brushcutter
Caught a kid on a BMX trying to get on my wheel
Swallowed own vomit (twice)
Narrow miss from a brushcutter
Caught a kid on a BMX trying to get on my wheel