Dulwich Hill Bicycle Club

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Just saw this on cyclingnews http://www.cyclingnews.com/tech.php?id=/photos/2007/tech/features/tour_de_suissetech/IMG_0936 Definitely looks like a nice Crankset, though the chainrings look to be Ultegra or maybe Ultegra SL rather than Dura-Ace. Hopefully this Dura-Ace upgrade will be ready for next ...

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It's not so much time on the front, that's easy to organise. If someone's getting tired, they just sit at the back for a while. The issue would be making sure we don't blast away from someone on the hills, and don't push anyone too hard. We've got a few rider choices which we'll have to decide on la...

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I guess the thing we'll be remembering is in a team time trial we have to ride to the strength of the weakest rider at any point in time. So, i don't think we'd be losing too much time slowing down a bit for one hill. The main thing really will be to keep it all smooth, which is why we need to pract...

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Didn't realise it was starting, and i wasn't at work for once, though that's probably the last friday i won't be busy. Should be back at the track after next week anyway, though i'll be picking up my road training as well, time to start building up a bit in preparation for grafton.

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Sounds like you had a good ride. I should have been out riding in the rain, but i had too much trouble dragging myself out of bed. Tomorrow i'll have to go, rain, hail or snow. As for the team time trial. I guess we should ride up there some sunday mornings to get to know the course. Only need to do...

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Good luck with the Time Trial tomorrow!!!

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I'm pretty sure Huw was getting back in the first week of july, so he should have plenty of time.

I'm just deciding if i should get another jersey, since one of them was cut up. This would mean i'd have 2 different versions.

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http://www.pedros.com/product.aspx?productID=6460210

This is a useful tool, probably one i should get, though a modified skewer has done the job in the past.

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My torque wrench doesn't go that far....... maybe i need a second one.

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I've pretty much got all that stuff already, except for the repair stand and truing stand. Currently just put the bike on the trainer for tuning, though a repair stand would be useful. Mainly want to focus on my portable toolbox first. The ritchey torqkey would be useful for touring, though i've got...

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Trying to put together my toolbox, so i can find the tools i need when i need them, the question is what tools do you think i need? I've got a reasonable idea, but i'm not sure how much i'll be able to fit in the case i'm getting, and i need to make some modifications to it so the tools that are goi...

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My junk box is slowly getting bigger, but the 31.6mm seatposts won't be available until my next frame purchase. I've got 27.2 and a shim for 32.4, so 31.6 is the next logical step, then i'll have the three main standards. Anyway, i'm trying to build up my tool kit at the moment. I like the Pedros Ma...

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Thanks Michael. I think i'll be right for a while, as the only Shimano parts i can see myself needing in the near future are Dura-Ace 24h hubs, and i haven't completely decided on those yet. Otherwise most of the German shops have good prices, and there're the couple of UK ones that are good, plus a...

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It's about standard price for the Dura-Ace, though probikekit is $100 cheaper. I also noticed probikekit have SRAM now, but unfortunately the prices aren't good enough for me. Rival is $921, but i saw a rival groupset go for $560 on ebay, so i'll probably be sticking to my ebay bargains a lot of the...

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I didn't bother with facing my frame, it looked good enough already. If i had the tools to do it i probably would have, but they're way too expensive, so they'll have to wait until i finished acquiring the essential tools. If you feel the need to get the BB faced, i'm sure any bike shop would do it ...

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From what he told me, it's Campy sourced from Eurobikeparts.com, but i can't remember if he was going all the way to Record, or if he was going to be happy enough with Chorus.

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EuroBikeParts don't have Shimano groupsets. They may be cheaper for Campy, but i haven't really found anywhere cheaper for Shimano. As for Japan, i've seen some good prices for shimano stuff at online japanese shops, though i couldn't read much of it, so i didn't have a clue if they shipped out of J...

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Is this for the Ridley? I assume you'll need a proper seatpost eventually, or do you have one in mind already? Anyway, you can get a cheap one for $30 shipped on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com.au/3T-THE-Seatpost-31-6mm_W0QQitemZ280124352892QQihZ018QQcategoryZ106532QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem There's probably a b...

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The paint looks nice, where did you get it done? Not really sure about the red forks, but i'm sure they'll look better once the bike has been put together. I probably need to treat my frame for rust prevention, i'll probably do it when i put the original forks back in, which means i either need a ne...

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Warranty depends on the company really, and if you have an issue, you generally have to send it back to where you bought it. I sent some pedals back to the UK for warranty replacement, took a while but got sorted eventually. You have to wonder about those NRP's, bikepro have dura-ace groupsets for $...

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Where's my dark chocolate? 8) Better be the good stuff. 85% Cocoa Lindt chocolate usually does the trick for me. As for the chocolate biscuits, i usually go for savoury stuff, like a box of shapes, a pie, etc. Otherwise it's glucose lollies. I'm sure the 24 chocolate biscuits will be enough, since ...

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Elite also make bottle cages, which you may be more familiar with. Here's the website http://www.elite-it.com/eng/f_home.htm Not really sure i can say anything else. You just have to decide what's suitable for you. For me, i don't think i'll ever need another trainer, since the Kurt kinetic is cover...

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I'd say a spin bike would be fine if you could get the setup exactly the same as your road bike. Though i'm not too sure of the resistance capabilities of a spin bike, i think they're more designed for spinning work rather than power work. So that would mean it depends on what you're looking to work...

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http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Cycle-Trainer-Cy ... dZViewItem

These seem to be a reasonable price, though you'll have to find out how good they are.

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Hopefully i'll forget this information soon. Need to stick to my studying at the moment.

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I'm thinking it'll be too wet, but i should get up anyway and sit on the trainer watching some movie, and then i'll have to try and study, before going to work.

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I guess the main thing is, in the ideal world you would have both a trainer and rollers, as they enable you to work on different things.

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I guess considering anyone can read this forum, we should limit what we put here, and i think style police are borderline.

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Even when people aren't wobbling from side to side, it doesn't stop the bunch from surging all the time, which is what i believe is the main thing for a smooth bunch. Keeping a consistant speed is the key. Anyway, back to trainers. Here's the Elite trainer that looks to be quite good, cell have the ...

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I've got the Kurt Kinetic, and i must say it is a good trainer, very smooth resistance, not the joltiness that you can get with magnetic trainers. I just want to know if there's a way to get the bigger fly wheel that comes with the new pro machine and attach it to my trainer. I still have the proble...

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A quick search and $100 cheaper http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=16353 could probably find them cheaper again, but it does look like they have my size. From what i've read it also seems to be stiff enough. Might suit my next bike if the angles are right. Are you sure you have a...

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Yep, they're nice, but they don't make my size, 42c-c 130mm, so maybe i'd have to adjust my position if i used them. I remember they were on some of the rabobank bikes at last years tour, so quality should be good, though i'll probably stick to the seperate stem and bar for size, adjustment, and cos...

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That's good to know, where are you working these days? I don't really like the look of the Pro bars, except for the integrated ones. My choice would probably be the Vision carbon pro, deda gcb, hed cliplite, or some oval concepts ones. Hed are probably the ones i like the look of most. Planet X also...

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Nothing but quality from what i've heard and read. I remember reading a review recently, can't remember where, but the frames are works of art.

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Nope, you're wrong. All Michelin Pro2 race tyres have the words service course on them. The Special ones were limited to 30,000 worldwide, and only sold in pairs, also only light blue. One other difference is that the standard pro2 race tyres have a coloured stripe along the centre of the tyre while...

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He's been getting too close to those Poppy's it seems. :? http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/page/?o=1gci&page_id=53856&v=g I think there was more to those 'helpful' locals than is mentioned. Looks like they strategically planted the rock in order to cause the double puncture and then while ...

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I think you can usually get your bike insured as an extra on your home and contents insurance, though some insurance companies are better than others. As for that frame, i'm wondering why the bike went to and from pinarello, as he says that's when the scratching happened, and the only reason i could...

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boy. i dont think we can attach photos to threads on forum.

Edit: name is Noah, born 7.06.07, weighing 3.26kg, measuring 51cm.

Congratulations!!!

Now, you do know you'll have to build up a 3.26kg Ridley Noah using a 51cm frame to commemorate this moment.

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What's this about only doing waterfall!?!

I thought the idea was to do the national park via Stanwell Tops, anyway, i guess i'll just be going with the majority, i've got all week to catch up on my training, as well as learn a few uni subjects.

Also, has anyone decided if they're coming to Gunnedah?

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I considered going out, but haven't gotten around to replacing the cable outers yet, and i couldn't be bothered riding my fixie, so i decided i'll have one more day of recovery.

Anyway, i should be out tomorrow.

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I'm back on the bike when it stops raining.

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Ok, a quite estimate on the carbon wheels using Dura-Ace hubs would be around $1200 including shipping could be less (don't think shipping would be too much more). Then it depends on who you want to build the wheels as well.

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Yeah, i guess it's a bit of a risk buying the unknown. Anyway, for my next race wheel build i'll most likely be going with Carbon rims from http://www.m5-ligfietsen.nl/site/EN The price is right for them. Their hubs are nice as well, and supposed to be very good, and they're light, but i'm not sure ...

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I'm in favour of custom built wheels. Generally they're cheaper, lighter and stronger (when built well). Or there are some carbon wheels on ebay for $700, from Taiwan. Look reasonable, but it's hard to tell if they'd be stiff enough. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=019&ss...

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5nm is the max torque for the stem bolts. Over sized bars are 31.8mm (31.7mm if you look at Deda, but it's all the same). Clip on bars are the other things i'm lacking, though i've been trying to work out which would be most suitable.

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I checked out the elevation profile, and the first half is mainly uphill, so you'll have to work a bit, while as expected with basically an out and back course the trip back is mainly downhill. Hopefully this will give you an idea of when to use your energy. I don't think i'll be able to do it, i've...

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Some more info on the Races. Saturday http://www.pvgwinery.com.au/markdwyerweekend/MArk%20Dwyer.htm Sunday http://www.pvgwinery.com.au/markdwyerweekend/PVG%20Scratch%20Race.htm Looks like some nice courses, maybe i'll have to see if i can make it. The Saturday is the same as in previous years, from ...

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I am keeping my fingers crossed on the weather here. IIRC, the last long weekend was a wet one.

Hopefully this mention of rain hasn't cursed us!

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A bit late, but i would have said the 11-23 would be more suited than the 11-21 for you, since when you go to compact it's mainly to reduce cassette range, or get rid of triple, and on a standard crankset if you used 39 and 25 it's smaller than 34 and 21. Anyway, 11-25 sounds like a good decision, i...

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I was planning to go out riding again this weekend, but while putting my bike on the trainer a moment ago, i noticed a few things that need fixing. Hadn't really had a proper look before, though the damage seems to be limited to destroyed cable outers and slightly damaged shifters (seem fine to use ...

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There are 3 issues i can think of. 1. Transporting the bikes is difficult, so getting them there would be a problem. 2. Penny's aren't very safe to go downhill on unless you can see the bottom, because it's difficult to keep the speed under control and slow down for corners. 3. I don't know of anyon...

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Looks to be a nice design, we just need to graphics expert to do some work on it. Hopefully Lindsay or Grant can let us know what else is available, as there may be some other items people would be interested in, though we should probably still limit it, as we probably should lock people in to racin...

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The Mudgee opens are on the 7th and 8th of July, to coincide with the Tour start. The races weren't held last year, but my memories of previous years are quite good, and it is a very enjoyable course. Unfortunately i have something already on that weekend, so i'll have to miss out, but let me know i...

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Well, it's coming up soon. This is a very enjoyable weekend of racing. Due to the distance from Sydney and the saturday morning start, we have to leave on Friday (usually around lunchtime). The dates are 29,30th June and 1st July. First day is a Handicap race which is usually quite a fast race (last...

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Well, for some reason i haven't been able to get onto the forum or website since last wednesday or thursday, just in case you were wondering what happened to me. Seems to be better now, though i may dissapear again for a while as our connection gets upgraded in a few days.

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That weekend is the Mudgee Opens, so some may be going there (i've won't as i've got something on). I'll have to check if i'm busy, can't remember if it was the Friday or Saturday that i'm doing something. Otherwise, i would suggest a mountain stage would be good to watch, though the big ones seem t...

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We seem to be around the average in terms of numbers. Looks like 3rd in terms of Ride It members, so i believe we're doing pretty well. I just want to try and get some more interest in racing the road opens, since we're a bit down in that area i believe, no one from the club racing in Wagga. (i'll h...

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$3300!!!! Maybe i should make a trip to Taiwan....... Though i'm not sure i can convince myself it'll be better than spending $1700 on a Canyon Ultimate CF. I guess i'd have to spend on the holiday too, but the deda bar and stem sound good, i guess they might have some good deals on Ritchey products...

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Sounds like some good prices. Anything i want? Proabably easier for you to tell me some of the brands.

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Don't be silly, 20g is only borderline weight weenie stuff, you'd have to be closer to 10g for true weightweenieism, though i go for style and function as well. My cages are around 60g each, so they're due for a change, just not sure what to yet.

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Forgot to mention, Alan isn't going to Wagga, though it seems no-one else is either. If it wasn't for my crash i would be, and so would Eugen, but he didn't want to be stuck travelling alone. Hopefully i'll stir up some more interest for Gunnedah.

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Definitely looks like Simon got the better part of the day.

Nice shoes as well Simon, I'm guessing Sidi Genius 5's. I was considering those when i was looking for shoes, but because of the buckle i didn't (doesn't tighten up enough on my feet). Anyway, time to invest in some proper socks.

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I'll work out what i need and give you a call.

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You also need a wider BB if you want to go from a double to a triple.

Don't need a different one for the external cup bottom brackets, though you're right in that you'd need one for the older type.

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I change my vote to the 3rd one. The bigger text makes it a lot clearer, and no polygon flare over the circles is good. The reason i don't like the last one as much is i'd prefer things to remain recognised, and the black text just doesn't fit in. I think it's best to keep it similar to other ideas ...

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Probikekit have look pedals on sale, around 40% off at the moment. I need some energy bars, knicks and arm warmers, so let me know.

As for the Carbon vs Sprint. Depends if you need the extra 3Nm of tension possible with the carbons. They're also 20g lighter, for the set, and only $50 more.

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If i needed something lower than what i've got, i'd go compact rather than triple. Probably mostly because it's lighter, and requires less equipment changes. You only have to swap the cranks if you want to change, while with triple there's the shifters, front derailleur, and i think you also need a ...

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I like the top one best.

I'm with Lindsay. First one looks the best.

2nd one with the smaller flare makes me feel there's no need to it at all.
3rd one looks pretty funky, though probably a bit too far out there.

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Never neglect the pedals, i thought all that track riding with toe straps would have told you that. Anyway, which pedals are you thinking of? If you're going to stick with looks, there's one thing you might want to know. Keo Classics have release tension from 8-12Nm Keo Sprints are better at 9-15Nm ...

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I'm gonna take a gamble,

1-Schleck
2-Di Luca
3-Simoni

4-Cunego
5-Arroyo

Schleck is only 21 still, so he may not have the experience to tackle the maglia rosa, though he does know how to time trial.

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from memory, a lap is 5km. Check cyclingnsw for a better idea, says it on the course map i think.

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I'm getting one with Australian Standards sticker, otherwise i'd probably just get one from probikekit. I could probably just transfer the sticker from my MET.

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I might try ebay for my helmet. I've seen new Bell Sweep's for good prices before.

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Well, i went in and checked it out, but the MET helmets were the same price as other places, and that's after the discount. Decided there wasn't really anything that was a good enough deal for me.

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Looks great, excellent work.

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Well, that was an exciting Giro stage. I was hoping Schleck could pull off the win, but Di Luca was just too powerful. Time to get back to the things i need to do.

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Another update. My teeth have been rebuilt by the dentist, just like the one i broke when i was younger. So i'm looking better all the time, and the skin is healing fairly quickly.

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I don't think i really would have sprinted anyway. I didn't have to the previous 2 years. 1st one i was with 2 other club mates, 2nd one i was on my own, and the bunch caught me 500m later.

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One other thing. I recall mention of some people possibly riding down to Dapto to watch the race and then getting a lift back from Alan. I will confirm that Alan is still going down to watch, but it could be a good ride for a change, and a chance for some of you to take a look at how the road opens ...

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I just noticed there's an Open at Hurstville on the 2nd of June. Probably not suitable for those doing Ken Dinnerville, but it would be a change from Heffron for those that think you could handle the pace. Entry costs are reasonable, $10. Though only A and B grades in both Elite and Masters, so if y...

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Just a reminder that entries for the Opens in Wagga Wagga are closing this weekend. Alan usually drives down in the van, so there's no need to drive yourself, but i'll confirm that he's going. The races are great to do, and i've been down there the last 4yrs, taking out the first sprint (at 40km) 2y...

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Hey James, do you know who i need to contact to withdraw from the race?

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Descente make some good stuff.

I mainly need a new helmet and some arm warmers, guess i need some knicks too (they cut my arm warmers, jersey, singlet and the straps for my bib knicks at the hospital).

I might drop in tomorrow and see if they have anything suitable.

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I never really contest the sprint at Sutherland myself, as i don't feel it achieves anything. I may pick the pace up coming towards it, but that's really just testing my legs, and gives me an idea of my form. It's safer if we decide not to do it, as even if you want to practice sprinting, you're bet...

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I have to agree, the aerodynamics of the Cervelo are as good as you're going to find. It's prettymuch the same weight as most other alloy frames from what i remember, so if someone really needed lighter they would have to go for the carbon version. Saying that, getting a bike with this frame down to...

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Seems pretty good. The TV coverage i put the link to only really starts in the last hour of the race, which means you'd have to stay up fairly late to watch it.

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I'll spend my time off shopping for a new helmet. First i need to contact the Australian MET distributer and see if the Stradivarius 199 is available yet. Might make it 3 weeks, but we'll see how it all goes, need my face to heal first. Though i've made the decision that i won't be doing Ken Dinnerv...

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Don't have the extension yet, have to put a Special considerations form in with the assignment, but i'm pretty sure they won't refuse. My other issue was missing out on 2 stages of the Cyclingnews Fantasy Giro, so i missed out on 340points, however i believe i may still have a chance, as last year i...

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I agree with James in that we should get out of the habit of jumping on the back of other bunches and just ride as our own bunch. Dropped riders on the back of other clubs bunches is fine, but we just need to try and keep the main bunch seperate. I don't think we need to pull over if another bunch o...

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Generally i believe if a bottle cage is going to work properly, the bottle will eventually scratch. If you don't want the bottles to scratch, the cage probably won't be holding them tight enough, meaning the bottle may bounce out. I use Elite Patao cages, bit heavy, but they hold the bottle well, wh...

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Last bit of advice. This is not a reccomended method to use in order to get an extension on an assignment.

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Sounds good, hopefully i'll heal a bit more before then.

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That photo didn't really capture the injury from the best angle. The swelling has decreased and i can open my eye now, i'll see if i can get another picture for you later. Anyway, i didn't really have any pain surprisingly, so i'd say i've been pretty lucky. My recollection of the accident - I was o...

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I'm Out!!!!

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Sounds like a plan, otherwise i'm sure a bed trailer would be viable. They also made this one http://www.digave.com/couch/band.htm, definitely needed a Tandem for it.

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This has a 50/32. Pretty sure it was a 34. Front derailleurs can't really handle a difference more than 16 teeth, and that's right at the limit. As for the 53, i find the bigger ring is smoother, that's why i like it. If i was going compact for racing i'd probably try and go 51/36, maybe i'd even t...

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Seems like a good idea. I'm thinking of building myself a golden wing like Eugen uses for touring. Carbon Fibre would be ideal, though i need to teach myself how to use it. What about building a Couch trailer instead http://www.digave.com/couch/cm.htm Just think who would want a lift to Waterfall on...

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That's right, forgot about that test, though it's the Summer 2006 issue.

Weight difference is only 60g, but the Ultegra are supposedly 50% stiffer. 2.08mm of movement compared to 3.05mm with 40kg.

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I have a compact on my touring bike. Did have 50/36 for the first time i took it down to Tassie, but then when i swapped to 175mm cranks i decided to go for 50/34 just so i had a bit lower gear. The cassette i'm running is 12-26, and i found i would like to have an 11 there, because when you're ridi...

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Just noticed, Live Video only seems to be for the last 1hr. I have a program to download the Archived footage, but i'm wondering if the quality is good enough. Well, i had a program, i'll find it again, but first i'll see if there's a torrent somewhere with better quality footage. Still need to down...

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