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Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-04, 03:14 AM
Replies: 6,120
Views: 195,062
Posted By Croak

Another Aussie, just not there at the moment. ;)

Another Aussie, just not there at the moment. ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-04, 07:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,417
Posted By Croak

Just another side of the coin: It probably...

Just another side of the coin:

It probably has nothing to do with the $24, it is probably more to do with Oakley's pricing policy. I know Oakley have a very dim view of thir products being sold...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-28-04, 09:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 878
Posted By Croak

DA, good. Ultegra, just as good but heavier....

DA, good.

Ultegra, just as good but heavier.

I have both. Fantastic pedal, not as much float as speedplays. I prefer less, some prefer more.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-04, 04:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,492
Posted By Croak

Think about getting one imported from the States,...

Think about getting one imported from the States, even second hand. Especially with the relatively weak $USD, they are a real steal compared to what we get over here (Aus and NZ).

Just picked up...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-04, 11:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 792
Posted By Croak

www.xe.com

www.xe.com
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-04, 11:24 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,490
Posted By Croak

And Gilly almost made it a double! Good WA boy......

And Gilly almost made it a double! Good WA boy... ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-04, 07:00 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,118
Posted By Croak

There's no point for an endurance athlete, any...

There's no point for an endurance athlete, any size will only hinder their performance.

The only reason they would do weights with upper body is to strengthen tendons and adjoining tissue or...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-04, 10:01 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,118
Posted By Croak

That's a skinsuit, or very close to it. Either...

That's a skinsuit, or very close to it. Either way, he is TTing, so it is extreme.

If I was LA I would walk around in a miniskirt showing off my legs and put a cardboard box over my emaciated...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-14-04, 03:32 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,179
Posted By Croak

Tell me about it... What a big promotional...

Tell me about it...

What a big promotional bandwagon for cosmetic surgery. That make-over show then Nip/Tuck. I wonder how much the Cosmetic Surgeons Association of Australia tipped in for that...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-04, 05:35 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,179
Posted By Croak

No problems, always trying to help. ;)

No problems, always trying to help. ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-04, 09:36 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,179
Posted By Croak

That response, although informative, was most...

That response, although informative, was most definitely not needed.

P.S. Women shave in Australia. If they refuse, we ship them to the States ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-04, 05:23 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,179
Posted By Croak

Ever hear of a woman that just trims her leg...

Ever hear of a woman that just trims her leg hair?

I hope I never do...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-11-04, 04:06 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,643
Posted By Croak

Just looked. You guys have a completely different...

Just looked. You guys have a completely different range to us.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-11-04, 03:56 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 827
Posted By Croak

Umm... I'm speechless. I pretty much thought...

Umm...

I'm speechless. I pretty much thought the 'slant' of the post was about as subtle as a bowling ball.

I'll spell it out for you. I was just having a go at myself, and the rest of us, for...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-11-04, 03:51 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 827
Posted By Croak

You are not serious, are you? You can't...

You are not serious, are you?

You can't be...

You didn't find the post somewhat satirical?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-10-04, 10:51 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 827
Posted By Croak

Dirt? I'm sorry. I am a road biker. I ride...

Dirt?

I'm sorry. I am a road biker. I ride on the road, wear bright coloured lycra and have shaved legs.

Maybe if you posted in the mountain biking section you would get a response.

:D
Forum: Road Cycling
01-09-04, 10:08 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,093
Posted By Croak

If I am doing climbing, got to drive to the...

If I am doing climbing, got to drive to the hills.

Otherwise, from home.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-09-04, 09:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 767
Posted By Croak

I'd rather they put the R&D in to upgrading...

I'd rather they put the R&D in to upgrading mechanical systems. Call me a luddite, but I would rather have a mechanical system shifting for me while out of the saddle.

Just that off chance...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-09-04, 09:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 827
Posted By Croak

Shoes? Who needs shoes? Back in my day, we...

Shoes? Who needs shoes?

Back in my day, we clipped in with our bare feet. Riding 300 miles each way to school, in sleet, uphill both ways...

:lol:

Just wash 'em. ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
01-09-04, 09:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,643
Posted By Croak

TCR team is a composite frame, isn't it? Or is...

TCR team is a composite frame, isn't it? Or is there another 2003 Once team frame in Al?

Do you guys (in the US) get the TCR0 aswell? We get TCR Team,0,1,2.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-09-04, 10:34 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,643
Posted By Croak

Same frame.

Same frame.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-09-04, 02:12 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 827
Posted By Croak

Lorica

Lorica
Forum: Road Cycling
01-06-04, 11:26 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,179
Posted By Croak

It's just hair on your legs... I can't...

It's just hair on your legs...

I can't believe everyone cares so much!! You either do it, or you don't. It surely can't make that bigger impact on your life, and if it does, you need to get out...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-06-04, 08:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 999
Posted By Croak

I agree, that's why I love mine (I have Ultegra...

I agree, that's why I love mine (I have Ultegra and Dura-Ace)
Forum: Road Cycling
01-06-04, 07:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 999
Posted By Croak

Stability, especially while sprinting.

Stability, especially while sprinting.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-05-04, 08:54 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,179
Posted By Croak

Next to sleeping, discussing this topic takes up...

Next to sleeping, discussing this topic takes up the most time in my life! ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
01-05-04, 09:10 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,179
Posted By Croak

If you ever race, you will shave your legs after...

If you ever race, you will shave your legs after your first fall, guaranteed. ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
01-05-04, 03:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 595
Posted By Croak

Just think; Don't buy the handsfree kit. ...

Just think;

Don't buy the handsfree kit.

Don't spend the money on calls while riding.

Ride more because you aren't interrupted.

You have more money while being a better rider with less...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-04, 10:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 717
Posted By Croak

Can I suggest riding as many bikes as possible,...

Can I suggest riding as many bikes as possible, then building one from bits and pieces bought internationally through the net (or Ebay).

I now have 3 bikes doing this; one second hand bike bought...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-03, 09:57 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,428
Posted By Croak

Thanks for that. The shoes are still in their...

Thanks for that. The shoes are still in their wrapping as they are meant for my team racing kit (a Christmas present for the team!!).

Maybe they gave them to us because they couldn't sell them...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-03, 06:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,428
Posted By Croak

Try again: http://www.totalcycling.com ...

Try again:

http://www.totalcycling.com

We are talking GBP converted to USD. If we were talking AUSD, it would be a quarter of retail in USD, which would be even more ridiculous. But remember,...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-03, 05:59 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,428
Posted By Croak

:lol: I've got a white pair of Energy...

:lol:

I've got a white pair of Energy Carbon, special order from the warehouse! Now if that isn't...

Err, not that there's anything wrong with that. ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-03, 05:56 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,352
Posted By Croak

That's not a bike, THIS is a bike! That's...

That's not a bike, THIS is a bike!

That's not a knife...

Crikey!

What a fine tradition Oz holds of crocodile men in the US. :lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-03, 10:57 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,428
Posted By Croak

;) Get the white ones! :D

;)

Get the white ones! :D
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-03, 07:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,428
Posted By Croak

www.totalcycling.com Has Gen 4's for $104

www.totalcycling.com

Has Gen 4's for $104
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-03, 01:25 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,977
Posted By Croak

Second hand SSC SL's. You could easily get a set...

Second hand SSC SL's. You could easily get a set for $500 off ebay or similar.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-03, 07:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,428
Posted By Croak

I have both the Genius 4's and the Poggios. ...

I have both the Genius 4's and the Poggios.

The Genius 4's are my choice, based on fit and the ease of acquiring spare bits and pieces. Every LBS carries Sidi stuff around here (Oz) where as very...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-03, 03:42 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,352
Posted By Croak

We pay so much for perimeter balanced wheels with...

We pay so much for perimeter balanced wheels with machined sections with an aero profile. Why the heck would you go and add a huge chunk of plastic which unbalances the whole wheel.

What a...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-03, 03:31 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,586
Posted By Croak

The white line in the window was added to hide...

The white line in the window was added to hide the normal green window frame which cuts the reflection in half (which if left, would have screwed the shot).
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-03, 07:55 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,352
Posted By Croak

Thirded.

Thirded.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-03, 11:47 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,586
Posted By Croak

It doesn't look anything like a real photo. ...

It doesn't look anything like a real photo.

Look at the halos around his feet.

Look at the perspective point, it's all wrong.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-25-03, 03:18 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,115
Posted By Croak

I do indeed ;)

I do indeed ;)
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-24-03, 09:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,115
Posted By Croak

Not new really, just don't pander to the accepted...

Not new really, just don't pander to the accepted I suppose.

I understand why it happens, my point is more that there are one day races for the one day specialists. That's where they should...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-24-03, 09:47 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,115
Posted By Croak

It is pretty pathetic. He is utilising the...

It is pretty pathetic.

He is utilising the large name the race has, consequently the large supporter base and coverage it receives, but then not actually 'competing'. The whole point why winning a...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-24-03, 04:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,706
Posted By Croak

But sometimes they do make 99/100 of a right ;)

But sometimes they do make 99/100 of a right ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-03, 09:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,177
Posted By Croak

I'll go one better, I'll pick it up :D ...

I'll go one better, I'll pick it up :D

What's the point of shipping a Porsche? Drive the thing back!

P.S. I'll let you draft behind me... for a little while ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-03, 08:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,177
Posted By Croak

:lol:

:lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-03, 07:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,706
Posted By Croak

Kudos for stopping. People like that give us...

Kudos for stopping.

People like that give us a bad name, as a group. We are labelled, and as such, treated in a way that we constantly whine about because of these people.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-03, 02:00 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,295
Posted By Croak

He doesn't need a new bike, he wants one.

He doesn't need a new bike, he wants one.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-03, 04:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,675
Posted By Croak

Probably something to do with the '04 10 speed DA...

Probably something to do with the '04 10 speed DA being a fair leap in price from the old 9 speed.
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