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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-13, 03:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 739
Posted By hapul

Cheers for the quick and informed responses guys!...

Cheers for the quick and informed responses guys! Hoping it's just the paint thing because I can't get it to open up at all even by pushing on the frame after taking the wheel out. Lucky I think...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-13, 08:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 739
Posted By hapul

Has my frame had it?

Hey guys, would love an opinion on this. I've noticed a crack around the chainstay of my ~8y.o. carbon Look KG461. Is this a big deal? Time for a new frame? The gut instinct says yes. That said, it...
Forum: Commuting
02-04-13, 03:56 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,805
Posted By hapul

In Australia - we all drive on the wrong side...

In Australia - we all drive on the wrong side over here :thumb:
Forum: Commuting
01-26-13, 06:25 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,805
Posted By hapul

On the plus side, I was enjoying our southern...

On the plus side, I was enjoying our southern hemisphere summer! Not so good was the car door that swung open in front of me. Smacked my leg leaving a 15mm (~1/2 inch) deep puncture wound. Has now...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-30-12, 12:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,851
Posted By hapul

Sounds like you guys are spot on. Managed to get...

Sounds like you guys are spot on. Managed to get the cassette off the freehub with a bit of force - Figured if it breaks it's no less useful than it is with an old cassette stuck to it. Seems there...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-29-12, 10:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,851
Posted By hapul

Cassette stuck to Freehub?

Hey guys. I'm looking to change my Shimano 9-speed road cassette mounted to Reynolds EA50 wheels and am having trouble. I've used the removal tool and chainwhip to loosen it all and that's seemed to...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-12, 05:47 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,789
Posted By hapul

Don't think i've posted this before, so here's my...

Don't think i've posted this before, so here's my Look. Bought 2nd hand and have had it for coming on 3 years. Hasn't missed a beat.
Tonight I bit the bullet and bought (partially) coloured tyres....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-26-12, 07:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,733
Posted By hapul

The only reason why you should feel bad about...

The only reason why you should feel bad about modifying the frame is if it goes to waste. If you're going to do it justice with your mods (i.e. do them well) and ride the thing to bits, I think it's...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-11, 01:27 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 2,941
Posted By hapul

I'm in the chocolate milk camp. Apparently the...

I'm in the chocolate milk camp. Apparently the only thing better is one (note, only one!) beer. Supposed to be a really nice mix of carbs and fluid and all that other good stuff...

Still can't...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-11, 08:34 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 11,789
Posted By hapul

Silver lining, brother. I was in a very similar...

Silver lining, brother. I was in a very similar situation looking at a Scott Speedster. Ended up a few days later finding a sweeeeet Look with comparable components for about the same price. Keep an...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-11, 03:20 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,525
Posted By hapul

I use paper towels, but am seriously tempted by a...

I use paper towels, but am seriously tempted by a giant bag of cheapo rags every time I go to the hardware store. Might splash out next time...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-11, 01:24 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,635
Posted By hapul

I have a feeling it's all done in Taiwan now....

I have a feeling it's all done in Taiwan now. Some of the higher end ones are said to be made in France, but the skeptic in me says it's probably a case of getting something resembling a bike carted...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-11, 04:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 807
Posted By hapul

100% with you OP. Toe clips on the fixed gear for...

100% with you OP. Toe clips on the fixed gear for getting around, clipless on the road bike for training or longer distances. Only problem I find is the little ruts the sharp platform pedals leave in...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-11, 05:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,786
Posted By hapul

The 2nd hand market, my friend. I picked up my...

The 2nd hand market, my friend. I picked up my bike, a look with 105/Ultegra mix, for just under that price. Love it to bits. Nice wheels and other components, too which is a bonus. A bit of...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-22-11, 03:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,048
Posted By hapul

I wouldn't worry one bit. Looking at where the...

I wouldn't worry one bit. Looking at where the nuts are contacting the dropouts, there would be barely any more of the nut in contact with the frame at any other point along the dropouts. If it was...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-11, 12:32 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 929
Posted By hapul

I always thought you had to be a bit special to...

I always thought you had to be a bit special to cycle through wet cement. Not so, i'd argue, when the sun's not up and it's not marked. Ah well, it all came off the frame & tyres alright and left a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-11, 08:51 PM
Replies: 3,261
Views: 637,857
Posted By hapul

Sydney <3 206636 *not my picture, but have...

Sydney <3
206636
*not my picture, but have seen similar crap often. Not wanting to complain too much - there's actually some good improvement in cycling infrastructure.
/rant
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-11, 02:19 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 6,057
Posted By hapul

Look roadie and '80s Tsunoda fixed gear :)

Look roadie and '80s Tsunoda fixed gear :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-11, 01:35 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 19,574
Posted By hapul

I must preface my post by pointing out I am a...

I must preface my post by pointing out I am a competitive rower, moreso than a cyclist, so am sorta biased in my outlook. I do not like the look of that bike.
The thing doesn't look to be well...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-13-09, 12:30 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,702
Posted By hapul

I know this thread is old, but rather than making...

I know this thread is old, but rather than making a new one I thought i'd ask - is there any quick way to recondition or repair platform pedals? Mine creak (they're old '80s ones) and i'm almost...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-11-09, 02:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 816
Posted By hapul

it could be that the axle isn't completely...

it could be that the axle isn't completely circular. it could be a larger axle that is filed down/made with flat bits on either end so that it can fit in the standard sized fork. that confused me for...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-08-09, 04:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,643
Posted By hapul

hahahaha - possibly the best response ever!

hahahaha - possibly the best response ever!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-06-09, 05:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 932
Posted By hapul

one bit of advice - I wouldn't be too set on too...

one bit of advice - I wouldn't be too set on too high a gear ratio. often higher GI =/= faster.
I'm especially aware of this as i'm running about 74 GI at the moment and am looking at upping the cog...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-01-09, 08:08 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,369
Posted By hapul

mate, I tend to agree with everyone else that an...

mate, I tend to agree with everyone else that an NJS frame is probably overkill.

BUT - if you would enjoy a nice track frame and you can justify buying it, there's no reason why not to. People...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-26-09, 02:23 AM
Replies: 14,092
Views: 4,775,535
Posted By hapul

dude, no need to be so defensive. i'm seriously...

dude, no need to be so defensive. i'm seriously digging that bike. especially with the brakes.
imo - very practical, very honest and therefore very cool.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-25-09, 11:48 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 9,549
Posted By hapul

hahaha - this gets my vote for best description...

hahaha - this gets my vote for best description of the day :thumb:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-20-09, 04:03 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,264
Posted By hapul

haha - so you can choose whether you feel like...

haha - so you can choose whether you feel like keeping your bike or keeping your pants up and your dignity intact :)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-19-09, 06:56 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,264
Posted By hapul

one plus of this particular design is that it is...

one plus of this particular design is that it is quite unique. So, potential theives, rather than wasting their time experimenting with what is a very uncommon lock, when they could be using their...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-15-09, 04:09 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 18,587
Posted By hapul

the reason a coaster brake is easier to skid with...

the reason a coaster brake is easier to skid with is, as everyone's said, b/c you have a mechanical advantage. This comes about due to the differences in gearing.
With a fg, with 70 GI, the rear...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-08-09, 07:48 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,527
Posted By hapul

7. 2 offset Metal barriers, like a chicane, along...

7. 2 offset Metal barriers, like a chicane, along a cycleway (!) which are nigh on impossible to get through.

8. A massive bridge they're building over where I ride and row, thus being a pain in...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-09, 12:15 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,265
Posted By hapul

this is a good point. I don't have experience...

this is a good point. I don't have experience with the powertap itself, but a similar thing (for rowing - its called a speed coach - it tells you speed and stroke rate). I find it's only really...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-04-09, 02:28 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,276
Posted By hapul

you reckon there's something you can take to...

you reckon there's something you can take to artificially enhance your coordination? I've got to get me some of that :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-09, 11:01 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 29,020
Posted By hapul

my mildly bastardised but very orange tsunoda: ...

my mildly bastardised but very orange tsunoda:

http://i468.photobucket.com/albums/rr46/ihapul/Image094.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-02-09, 02:00 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,127
Posted By hapul

oh, btw - the tyres are hutchinson nitros (cheapo...

oh, btw - the tyres are hutchinson nitros (cheapo hard compound ones).
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-02-09, 01:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,127
Posted By hapul

I'm not sure about the particular conditions, but...

I'm not sure about the particular conditions, but 28s should be fine. on one of my usual routes there's a rocky/gravelly/dirt section, admittedly for only 1km or so, but the 23s I have on are fine. ...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-16-09, 03:17 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,661
Posted By hapul

I'm with the OP on this one. If we're going to...

I'm with the OP on this one. If we're going to talk about brakes vs. brakeless, then at least he's bringing a new argument to the discussion. it's miles better, imo, than all those jerks who just...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-16-09, 02:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 542
Posted By hapul

+1 I got one of these a while back. It took a...

+1
I got one of these a while back. It took a bit over a month to get my hands on it, even though I live in Sydney. BUT - i'd still get one again b/c it does what you expect it to do and is...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-09, 12:11 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,550
Posted By hapul

fwiw, I know that car tyres go bad after about 3...

fwiw, I know that car tyres go bad after about 3 years on a shelf.
I dunno how that affects bike tyres which are of softer compound and probably don't take such a beating
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-09, 11:24 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,437
Posted By hapul

highest hr i've seen on my bike is 0. you guys...

highest hr i've seen on my bike is 0. you guys sure you haven't been riding horses or something?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-09, 10:36 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,691
Posted By hapul

+1 rowing uses something like 90% of the...

+1

rowing uses something like 90% of the muscles in your body. If you're unsure how to use the machine, you could do worse than looking at this guy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqVmMd7FdAA
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-02-09, 01:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 840
Posted By hapul

a third option for you: go for a conversion. I...

a third option for you:
go for a conversion. I did this and I can really recommend it. I found an old road bike (derailleurs knackered, old chain/cogs/wheels, but otherwise complete for $30. If you...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-09, 09:39 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,152
Posted By hapul

it's the same for any sport. ...

it's the same for any sport.

http://usrowers.com/talkrowing/index.php?showtopic=10086

personally, i'd go for a fluidesign, empacher or maybe sykes. lol.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-01-09, 07:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,328
Posted By hapul

I think i've found it! The likely culprit...

I think i've found it!

The likely culprit was a loose chainring bolt. That makes sense, as the noise was only when changing the direction of force on the pedals and it had been getting worse.
I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-01-09, 06:25 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,328
Posted By hapul

The way I figure, bending about 400mm of steel in...

The way I figure, bending about 400mm of steel in by 3mm on each side isn't going to kill it. Aluminium, maybe, but (hopefully!) not steel.

I might be able to record something on my phone next...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-01-09, 12:30 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,328
Posted By hapul

38mm is measured from the inside of the chain....

38mm is measured from the inside of the chain. only because I find that easier to do with a ruler. so actual chainline is probably 41-42 with the 1/8" chain.
I think it's prety standard, b/c its a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-31-09, 01:05 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,328
Posted By hapul

lbs sounds like the go. they'll probably be keen...

lbs sounds like the go. they'll probably be keen to sell me something to fix it :).

It'll probably end up being pedals. I checked the chainline, and I don't think it's the problem. I measured ring...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-30-09, 08:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,764
Posted By hapul

okay, to simplify this: the thing that matters...

okay, to simplify this:
the thing that matters when fitting the bottom bracket in the frame is the width of the cartridge. both seem to be 68mm, which is fine. It must also have the same thread...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-30-09, 07:54 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,111
Posted By hapul

this is a bit of a random question, and maybe a...

this is a bit of a random question, and maybe a tad of a thread-jacking, but...

don't those u-locks in your belts absolutely kill when you stack onto them?
I dunno, i've never had a u-lock, I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-29-09, 05:27 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,328
Posted By hapul

oh, also... the chain doesn't come off. It's...

oh, also...
the chain doesn't come off.
It's been happening for 2 months, but has got worse since I started using straps.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-29-09, 05:25 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,328
Posted By hapul

yeah! it's exactly like rocks hitting the frame....

yeah! it's exactly like rocks hitting the frame. I'm starting to think it might just be the bearings in the old platform pedals which could be shot and their clunking is reverberating through the...
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