Originally Posted by rockmuncher

I would say that the little cuts are normal, especially if you're riding on roads around the central coast. The councils have a habit of neglecting to sweep the verges on any of the arterial roads, so you get all manner of crap there. The little cuts shouldn't pose a problem, but if you're worried about puncturing you could grab a pair of tyre liner inserts (~$15 at your LBS). They don't weigh much and they might stop the odd puncture.

Originally Posted by badsac

2 x Michelin Prorace. Red in colour. $40 each including shipping. You want em?

Originally Posted by climbo

SILCA

Anyone know where to get Silca brass pump head replacements and parts for them? Locally or mail order?

Originally Posted by rockmuncher

Dunno yet saccy. From what I've read on various reviews they're a preety neat dry weather race tyre. I'm just looking for ideas from my seasoned/hardcore Aussie Thread colleagues first. Then I'll try a few out.

Originally Posted by badsac

Ah bugger ya then. :mad:

Originally Posted by rockmuncher

If you get stuck you could try bikecology (EastGos). They stock Silca pumps and can order in parts. Andrew's away for another 2 weeks but big Jim should be able to help you out. He works Sunday, Monday and Friday. Other days they have some newb ATM.

Phone 4325 1400

Originally Posted by climbo

cool ! I'll check 'em out.

Originally Posted by rockmuncher

WTF? I never said I was gunna buy anything ya dopey bugger!

I just want to peer inside your collective brains. :)

Besides, RED is not my colour!! :p

Originally Posted by rockmuncher

I bought some Tioga gloves and they fell apart so quickly that I've sworn off any of their products for life. I need a certain amount of quality between me and the road, and there's no way I'd trust Tioga tyres after seeing how shoddy their handiwork is on another of their products.

signed Mr Fickle Consumer

Originally Posted by Thylacine

...Hitchyand Co. seem pretty sold on the Conti mached pair, whatever they're called.

Originally Posted by badsac

lol. Just trying to act like the typical narkey "off the back of a track" online salesman.

Just winding you up. ;)

Originally Posted by rockmuncher

I bought some Tioga gloves and they fell apart so quickly that I've sworn off any of their products for life. I need a certain amount of quality between me and the road, and there's no way I'd trust Tioga tyres after seeing how shoddy their handiwork is on another of their products.

signed Mr Fickle Consumer

Originally Posted by Expatriate

Tioga designed their Comp III BMX tire over 20 years ago, and it's still the number 1 BMX tire today. They've done at least one thing right.

Originally Posted by rockmuncher

I just bought one a few weeks ago, so I've got the manual (with all the correct terminology) if you want to borrow it.

Originally Posted by badsac

Bought some Pearl Izumi shorts today. $180 from the LBS. Geez they feel comfy on, but for that rort of a price my arse better feel like it was massaged by the breasts of 40 nubile virgins after a long ride now.

Originally Posted by climbo

you bought Pista or the Super? Nice aren't they !! I have an older one still going great. Just went to Clarence St. at lunch, they had one in stock so I'm good to go until something else breaks in another 10 years. They also had some nice Gary Fisher Cake's in there to drool over.

Originally Posted by 531Aussie

I paid $45 bucks for some Adidas gloves from Pro Motion that fell to bits in three weeks!!)

Originally Posted by rockmuncher

so I bought a pair of DuraAce glove from the LBS. :)

Originally Posted by rockmuncher

While we're still on the subject of crap gloves: I couldn't stand the Tioga's anymore, so I bought a pair of DuraAce glove from the LBS. I had my doubts because they're so light, but they're hanging in there quite nicely. Sure, the palm material has stretched a bit unde rthe constant strain of training but they aren't falling apart and they're still as comfy as when I bought them. Just the bees knees for racing I reckon. Cheap too :)

Originally Posted by 531Aussie

I suppose if you consider the imortance of comfort, and how many miles you get out of them compared to other things such as tyres, people could argue that they're worth it -- BUT 180 BUCKS!!! JEEZUZ!! It's just a bit of lycra and a chamois. :p
If you think of the cost of the materials.......