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Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-05, 07:35 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,678
Posted By Kilbourne

I swear this has to be one of the silliest...

I swear this has to be one of the silliest questions ever posted...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-05, 06:29 PM
Replies: 4,118
Views: 180,776
Posted By Kilbourne

Thats the problem with a job that doesn't keep...

Thats the problem with a job that doesn't keep you very busy. Today I brought breakfast, lunch, and an inbetween snack to work. Because I spend most of my time cruising the net and hanging around the...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-05, 08:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 696
Posted By Kilbourne

Hey man. I'm 6'6'' and I ride a 63cm, but it's...

Hey man.
I'm 6'6'' and I ride a 63cm, but it's not a compact frame, and the TCR's are. I think a 59cm compact is about the same size as a 63cm non-compact. I guess you'd be somewhere between 54cm...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-17-05, 08:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,201
Posted By Kilbourne

And I'm helping in that revival, long live this...

And I'm helping in that revival, long live this thread!!!!
Forum: Road Cycling
01-17-05, 07:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 331
Posted By Kilbourne

That's too bad, I've got the same problem in...

That's too bad, I've got the same problem in Canberra (Australia) as its a lovely 25-30 degrees but you're stuck on two legs. When will you be back on your bike?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-17-05, 07:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 331
Posted By Kilbourne

The pain of not riding my bike is greater than the injury...

One of the most frustrating things is not being able to ride because of injury. My beautiful bike hasn't been moved in over a month now, because of a torn lateral ligament in my knee, and a bruised...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-14-04, 06:59 PM
Replies: 1,523
Views: 509,884
Posted By Kilbourne

Thats $1000 in Australian dollars. However the...

Thats $1000 in Australian dollars. However the exchange rate doesn't hold true...I think they just make us pay more for our bikes in Australia. I ended up buying an '05 Trek 1000. It's been an...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-22-04, 07:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 597
Posted By Kilbourne

I'm with DX on this one. At least for the...

I'm with DX on this one. At least for the physcological reasoning, I'm no expert on the science of it all.
Think about it...flying is an unnatural thing. Despite what many poets say, we were not...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-22-04, 07:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 597
Posted By Kilbourne

I wouldn't worry about putting your HRM through a...

I wouldn't worry about putting your HRM through a scanner. Consider the fact that millions of people scan laptop computers, personal organisers, hand-held computers, moblie phones, mp3 players,...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-04, 07:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 996
Posted By Kilbourne

Hey Dennis. Firstly here's my disclaimer:...

Hey Dennis.

Firstly here's my disclaimer: I'm not very experienced or knowledgeable with bikes and I'm also extremely biased.

Go for a Trek roadbike, and with your money you would probably be...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-04, 06:09 PM
Replies: 1,523
Views: 509,884
Posted By Kilbourne

One brand i can stongly recommend is Trek, any of...

One brand i can stongly recommend is Trek, any of their models are great. I recently bought the Trek 1000, which is their entry level bike and I have been very happy with the bike. The trek aluminium...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-17-04, 07:04 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,586
Posted By Kilbourne

That depends...maximum speed tells you only one...

That depends...maximum speed tells you only one thing - it measures POWER. Average speed however doesn't mean nothing, its a great way to determine how fit you are.

Imagine some rider with beefed...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-11-04, 08:43 PM
Replies: 6,120
Views: 194,739
Posted By Kilbourne

So instead i'll just continue to surf the web,...

So instead i'll just continue to surf the web, eat peanut m&m's, and get paid $20p/hour to do it
Forum: Road Cycling
11-11-04, 08:40 PM
Replies: 6,120
Views: 194,739
Posted By Kilbourne

This weather makes me want to skip work and go...

This weather makes me want to skip work and go for a ride - unfortunately that kind of stuff can get you fired...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-11-04, 08:25 PM
Replies: 6,120
Views: 194,739
Posted By Kilbourne

Hello fellow Aussies. Here's a report on my...

Hello fellow Aussies.

Here's a report on my virgin road bike buying experience.

After looking at a number of bikes, and reading through pages and pages of threads at this forum, I was weighing...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-11-04, 07:27 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 9,299
Posted By Kilbourne

Hey Dave. I recently bought a Trek 1000,...

Hey Dave.

I recently bought a Trek 1000, 63cm frame. I'm 198cm, or 6'6". My problem is that my legs are extremely long but the upper half of my body is average length. The large frame is good for...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-06-04, 08:06 AM
Replies: 6,120
Views: 194,739
Posted By Kilbourne

Went and checked out the Learsport today and...

Went and checked out the Learsport today and really liked it. The only problem is that the Trek is made in a 63cm frame and the Learsport is a 60cm. I'm about 198cm tall. The Learsport was...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-06-04, 07:35 AM
Replies: 1,523
Views: 509,884
Posted By Kilbourne

Thanks for the reply rob. I think i will go...

Thanks for the reply rob.

I think i will go with the Learsport, with the Tiagra gear. the only concern is if the frame is the right size. Trek makes a 63cm frame and Learsport only a 60cm. I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-05-04, 07:17 PM
Replies: 6,120
Views: 194,739
Posted By Kilbourne

Hey Guys. I'm about to buy a new bike and...

Hey Guys.

I'm about to buy a new bike and I've narrowed the field down to these two bikes.

The '05 Trek 1000 or the Learsport 7700. The Trek is $1000 (AUD) and the Learsport is $1100 (AUD)
...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-05-04, 07:15 PM
Replies: 1,523
Views: 509,884
Posted By Kilbourne

Hey Guys. Here are the two bikes i have to...

Hey Guys.

Here are the two bikes i have to decide between.

The '05 Trek 1000 or the Learsport 7700. The Trek is $1000 (AUD) and the Learsport is $1100 (AUD)

The Trek has a Bontrager Carbon...
Forum: Commuting
11-04-04, 08:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 606
Posted By Kilbourne

Here's a suggestion: A lot of elite athletes...

Here's a suggestion:
A lot of elite athletes wear specially designed lycra leggings before and after exercise. I don't know what brands are available in USA, but most top sports brands like Nike,...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-31-04, 08:59 AM
Replies: 6,120
Views: 194,739
Posted By Kilbourne

Thanks for the feedback mate. I think I'll go...

Thanks for the feedback mate. I think I'll go with the '05 Trek 1000. Good value for the money. For $1000 you'll get a carbon fork, sora gear with a tiagra rear-de. I know its not too fancy but i...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-04, 06:00 PM
Replies: 6,120
Views: 194,739
Posted By Kilbourne

Hey Hitchy, I'm new to this forum, but you seem...

Hey Hitchy,
I'm new to this forum, but you seem to know what you're talking about. I'm just about to buy a bike, and i was checking out the under $700 thread, but thats most relevant to those Yanks....
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