Dulwich Hill Bicycle Club

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Hi Jo and Dougie',

Thanks so much. Dougie's Trek might be the best option for me. Dougie I'll be in touch soon. Btw: do you have Shimano SPD Road pedals?

Thanks

Adrian

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Hi DHBCers, I'm going to be in Sydney next week and was hoping to make it on the Wednesday DHBC ride. I was just wondering if anyone could loan me a bike for a few days. I ride a 54cm top tube but am not to aggressive these days so anything 50-54cm would be awesome. I promise to look after after it....

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Remove the fork and.or seat post and turn it upsidedown to drain. Give the inside of the fame a spray with some fish oil (odorless if you prefer!). I'm not sure if there is much you can do to stop water. Frames generally have drainage holes on the chainstays and bottom bracket to allow water to get ...

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For most carbon parts a torque wrench with a quarter inch driver will work best. Torque wrenches are designed to be accurate in the middle of their range. I.e 3 to 20nm will cover most fasteners on a bike. You only need a large torque wrench for things like bottom brackets and cassette lock rings. I...

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Hi DHBCers, Pia, Felix and I will be in Sydney next week. We'll be staying at my parents place in the Blue Mountains most of the week so we won't have much time in inner Sydney. On Sunday 26 April we are planning to have a picnic lunch catchup with inner west friends from 12-2pm at Enmore Park somew...

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Hi Tim, Yes it's happened to me on amyfront 105 deraileuer about the same age. Its essentially just metal fatigue from bending and flexing over the years. My deraileuer started shifting poorly before it finally snapped. Lubing the pivot points on your front mech will help reduce this kind of wear an...

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This blog post was inspired by all the trips I've made to Adelaide and the Audax Alipine Classic over the last 6 years. Murphy's law etc. Thought this may be on interest to some of you.
http://melodywheels.com/2015/02/06/when-things-go-foul/

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Hi Jon,
Not sure which model you have, but you could try:
http://www.wheelbuilder.com/powertap-g3-hub-wrench.html
http://www.wheelbuilder.com/powertap-sl ... rench.html

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Here's a good online tool for looking at compatibility issues
http://www.drivetraincalculator.com/drivetrain.php?

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I'm visiting Sydney briefly and am planning to do a LaPa ride tomorrow. The usual stuff, meet on Marrickville Rd at 6am… (wherever we meet now).

Please feel free to join me if you'd like to do a sneaky monday ride.

Cheers

Adrian

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Good to hear!

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Yes Utopia, I'll be coming during the Newcastle Overnight and will be keen to join in the fun. I've had a back injury for the last two months so I haven't been struggling to do much ridubg. I'm going to start the ride then get the train back somewhere before Hawkesbury river. Hopefully I'll so the C...

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Thanks John… its ok I'll bring pedals, shoes helmet ext. at last count I had 5 sets of spds

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Thanks everyone for the offers.
Phillip, that would be fantastic. I'll get in touch closer to the date. If it sells thats not problem too. I'm sure I can work something out.
Thanks
Adrian

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Hi everyone, I'll be visiting Sydney from the 7 to 10 November and am keen to do some rides with the club that weekend. I was wondering if anyone would be able to loan me a road bike for those few days. The older the better. I'm 5 10' and regularly ride 54cm top tube frame. Anything thereabout would...

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The HED ardennes is an excellent rim and is the Pancenti sl23 and H+Son archetype. I've built a few HED/Powertaps… Just one word of caution… because power taps have really wide and uneven flange dimensions to accommodate the power meter, the non-drive side spokes are prone to slackening off with low...

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Actually it's not hand size so much as the amount of "force" that needs to be applied..

That's what I was saying. The new stuff is much better… it has a 'lighter/smoother' action when shifting up onto the big ring.

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Eleri makes a good point that shifting onto the big ring can be hard. My hands are little and I have been known to slip occasionally. If you are considering Shimano mechanical check out the lever action on the DA9000. Its much smoother/lighter than the old stuff and the lever position can be easily...

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Even better

And Campy freehub bodies are backwards compatible which means if you upgrade your groupset to 11sp, you can still use your Campy wheels on any Campy group set plus 11sp SRAM/Shimano.

Credit where its due!

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My order of preference: 1. Dura-Ace 9000 (best groupset either mechanical or electronic). DA 7900 was a bit lackluster with the shifting but Shimano really nailed it the 9000 series. 2. Ultegra 6800 (best value for money, heavier than DA9000 but similar performance, cheaper to replace worn out parts...

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I think that even if road disc was allowed by the UCI, the pros wouldn't use them. Here are some reasons: * Slow wheel changes * Heavy (heavier brake components, heaver frames with beefed fork and rear triangle to handle the extra braking stresses) * Potential catastrophic failure (from hydraulic fl...

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I'm in as MelodyWheels

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If you run a 9000 11sp cassette you should read this. Its not just creaking… I've seen many cassettes exploding too!
http://www.bikerumor.com/2014/06/06/shi ... -creaking/

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Lots of great advice in this thread. There is an excellent podcast on tyre choice here: http://nblo.gs/Wz45F Like a lot of things its a juggling act between weight, performance, puncture protection and durability. For the type of riding you do I'd be recommending a tougher tyre such as the Durano wh...

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Hi All,
I'm on the hunt for a cheap but good quality 54cm road frame in alluminium or steel with a 130mm road spacing and standard English 68mm BB. If anyone has gone something that matches this description and wants to sell it, please get in touch.
Cheers
Adrian

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It'll work fine on any frame (steel, carbon or alloy). @Paul, the replaceable alloy hanger is designed to bend to mitigate any blow to the dropout. Most replaceable hangers can be straightened but some will become brittle and crack if they're bent too many times. It's a good idea to own a spare hang...

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Thanks for the update Eleri.
Sending lots of positive thoughts for Anthony from the west.

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We have a futon couch which can be turned into a bed.
Looks just like this:

It's free. For pick up from Newtown.

Please msg or phone me on 0405 358 253.

Cheers

Adrian

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Hi there, Pia and I three days away from having all our stuff moved to WA. Almost everything is been taken by the removalists, however we're getting rid of three raggedy bookshelves and a futon/folding couch thats in good condition. I was wondering if any of you might be able to give me a hand on mo...

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Half the pro peleton are now rollin on 25s (depending to some degree on the course/roads). Remember most deep carbon rims are near 28mm in the middle so the transition from tyre to rim is more aero than you'd expect. The main disadvantage of 25s is actually weight weight gain.

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Yeap, there is no left right difference with shimano or Look. Honestly I think cleat wear is more related to how you walk than which side you clip in and out of. Some new riders also have the bad habit of doing this when they stop. http://www.dennysouersimages.com/images/Exported/T9_White_Pelican_La...

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OK. I'll be there at 3pm for the juniors. I can help with the canteen during the seniors carnival. Btw: what does a marshall do? I've already disqualified myself as a lap counter given my previous form and recent head injury

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I'm available to help with whatever needs to be done.

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Adam, I have a set of new Mavic Open pros on Shimano 105 which have been built to last and are easily serviceable. http://melodywheels.com/road-wheels/ I'm about to build a set of DT hubs, spokes and rims for about the same price... otherwise you can but any set of factory wheels if which there are ...

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I'll be doing a number of MC Cyclery rides throughout this period. Most of them will be a lot shorter to make the cool mornings and also... that some of us still have to go to work through this period!!!! Here are the details: Thursday 26 December, 5 Hills Ride, 30km, Intermediate, Start 6.15am, Hor...

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I have a brand new set of classic road training/commuting wheels for sale (Shimano 10sp) for $450. Both wheels are build with documented spoke tension which is uniform within 10%.
http://melodywheels.com/road-wheels/

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Some of you will know that I was hit by a car yesterday on Anzac Pde at around 6.20pm. I'd come to a stop at a set of traffic lights then got going again when I was hit from behind by a commodore at approx 30/40km/h. I flew over the car and landed on my back and hit my head with a major whiplash imp...

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grease is grease and there's no reason to overcomplicate things. that said, some mechanics prefer to use difference greases for different parts of the bike. white grease on "set and forget" parts of the bike such has pedal spindles and bottom brackets. the purpose of grease here is to stop...

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Hi Everyone, There is a pasta dinner planned for tonight. It should be a nice opportunity to meet some of the other riders. The details are 7:30-8:30 at Annex Espresso Bar, 56 Clarence St. I'm planning to get there at 7:30 on the dot as the ride briefing is at 8:30 at Observatory Hill. To book for d...

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It was a hard slog as the weather got hotter and hotter and we started to run out of water. A lot of riders (ourselves included) were craping up over the last 30km and pulling over to the side of the road. Some were being pushed along by teammates. We averaged around 27km/h which was faster than we ...

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I did the eastern hills ride (anticlockwise) yesterday. There was no problem taking the detour in fact it made the ride slightly more challenging

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J bend... yes please. Re: the tokyo wheels, the basic models look like a mix of pillar spokes and formula hubs. Nothing wrong with that, but I couldn't attest to quality of the rims or the wheel build. I really don't see much benefit in going carbon except for racing. Jo, when I've had trouble with ...

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Nice bike

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Great idea.

Have fun... but I'll be doing the MC LaPa ride.

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The Vos will be there

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FYI: Giant Sydney are having their 2014 mountain and performance road bike launch events on two different nights next week

27.5 Mountain Launch,
Weds 11 Sept, 6pm-8:30pm

Performance Road Launch
Thurs 12 Sept, 6pm-8:30pm

To RSVP go to: http://giantsydney.com.au/#events

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In!!! Just booked my accommodation.

Anthony... I'll try to make the same train as you. I'll be coming straight from work. I just came down with the flu so hopefully I'll be healthy by Sunday.

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Any chance of getting a lift from anyone?

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Cool, see you there!

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Have a great trip Eleri. Sounds like a stella adventure you're going on.

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MC has a MASI speciale fixie on special for $899. It's a solid frame. We just redid the bar tape to black because white sucks. http://mccyclery.bikeit.com.au/bicycles/masi/bikes-fixie/masi-fixed-drop-red/maroubra/nsw/100256129 I don't really have any experience with fixie specific frames... all of m...

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I just saw the Oakville Road Race is coming up on 31 August.
http://lacc.org.au/images/stories/files ... 010813.pdf
I don't have time to get to most out of Sydney road races but this looks good. It starts at 2pm and there are lots of grades.

Anyone else interested?

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Found some more photos here:
http://parramattacycling.com.au/news/ga ... assic.aspx

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Tour of August road race looks good!

Btw: I'll be racing at Heffron on Sunday morning if you want to give it a crack.

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That was a really fun race. Great to be riding with so many clubmates in one race. I was pretty happy with my race. I managed to just hang over the first climb and stay with the lead bunch in the first lap. I knew I wouldn't make up the hill the second time, so I just rode it at my own pace. I rode ...

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I've had a very bad run with this event due to working at the Sydney Spring Cycle. I will not miss it this year!

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Very keen to race B grade but not this weekend. I might come along with Eddy and watch.

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See you there Cam... but will you have time for coffee?

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I've got room for one more Adrian. You'll have to take your wheels off to fit your bike in the back but I think you have the necessary skills for the task. Thans Phillip. I'll take you up on that offer thanks! I might also take a small workstand and toolbox as these things seemed to be quiet useful...

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I've entered.

If anyone is able to offer a lift for me + bike, it would be greatly appreciated.

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Fyi: The MC Cyclery now has a mailing list for it's group rides. If you've done the Thursday hills ride or another MC ride you can join the rides e-list l to find out what rides are coming up or if there cancelled due to weather. http://mccyclery.com.au/#social

Disclosure: I work at MC.

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I'm pretty keen to do this. Just need to make sure I can cover work on that day.

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Fyi: Giant Sydney and MC Cyclery now have 20% off their range of 2013 Giant bikes while stocks last.
http://giantsydney.com.au/#!products?ty ... o-featured

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If I were to give a title for my race it would be "Coming 5th the hard way". I was in the second bunch along with John and Derek. Eventually we caught Eleri and Jo's bunch and before getting caught by the chasing bunch. The pace started to turn up until eventually there were only 6 riders ...

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hi simon, sorry i've been off'ine last week. Give me a call 0405 358 253 and i'm sure we can work something out.

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The bickerton is a real classic. I'd imagine a few bike collectors want to own one. Whatever you do, don't gorilla the handlebars!

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If my work is cancelled tomorrow due to rain, I might be able to help too. I'll get in touch.

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Lots of rain coming so I'm out

Yes, I know.. the rules.

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Cool. I'm in. See you there. Need to sleep now!

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Hey Josh, I am wondering if you could help out in one of our teams, do you still have an elite license?

Hey... Swiper, no swiping!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AarHxXD_vKY

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6am Marrickville Rd Café. Anyone interested?

I've had a terrible two weeks with no riding. The forecast is looking good with likely showers in the afternoon. http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts/sydney.shtml

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Isn't that unruly???.... i thought we were the wild bunch. we might need a trademark item of clothing to differentiate ourselves from the... what are they called again?

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Cool!

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I'm looking to confirm another Masters team for the NSW TTT Championships. We need to register by Sunday 7 July. It would be a team for any Masters age rider (i.e. not 150 years cumulative age team) http://www.nsw.cycling.org.au/cy_nsw/races/?f=2013/13146/13146.htm If you are a definite starter, cou...

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Hi Utopia and Dougie, Good question about servicing. I can service all traditional cup and cone hubs and some freehub bodies depending on if they need a lube and clean up or whole new bearings. I'll be getting bearing press soon so I'll be able to service more sealed bearing hubs in the future, but ...

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Hi folks,
I just wanted to let you know that I've started my own custom wheel building business. I've helped out a few people out in the club but am pleased to say that I now have a few non-clubmate customers!

My website is at:
http://melodywheels.com/

Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/melodywheels

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It's a Feedback Sports Sprint workstand. Sometimes called Euro-style workstand... it's popular with race mechanics.

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Hi everyone, I have a set of heavy duty wheels that would be perfect for all year/weather commuting particularly good big people who brake spokes. The wheels have 36 x 36 ultegra hubs with double butted sapim spokes and the velocity A23 rim. The weight is 2kg for the wheelset. They're had 6 months u...

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I did this race last year and it was tough. http://app.strava.com/activities/29445397
I got dropped in the first 15km. Make sure register for the Masters race. As an Masters 1 I got thrown in the Elite mens race.

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fyi: A little primer on wheel building tools you've ever thought about building or truingyour own wheels http://melodywheels.com/2013/05/29/empt ... e-toolbox/

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1. I got a Feeling - black eyed peas - Trouty 2. Titanium - Sia and David Guetta 3. Bad Influence - P!nk 4. Life During War Time - Talking Heads (I know I'm showing my age, I resisted Dylan) 5. Stone Free - Jimi Hendrix 6. Fools Gold - Stone Roses 7. Champion - Grinspoon 8. Nevermind - Nirvana 9. Pu...

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Fyi: the basic mechanics courses are on 4 times a week. They're all free and you can register at: http://sydneycycleways.net/get-riding/free-cycling-courses-sydney/bike-maintenance-for-beginners In terms of more advanced mechanics courses... well, can do what I did and go to the U.S. (https://www.bi...

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Darren at Sydney Electric Bikes (where BikeBrain used to be) on Pyrmont Bridge Road has for sets of Pearl Isumi cycling kits (matching jerseys and bib knicks) on special. $100 for the full kit. All are mens size medium.

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That sounds great. I'm in.

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Firstly, I guess I would question if you really need to go for shorter cranks or no... well at least that short! (maybe try some 170mm or 165mm cranks and see if it feels any better/different). In general shorter cranks are preffered on the track for fast acceleration. However, there is a pretty big...

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I really enjoyed this article and thought some of you might too
http://www.slowtwitch.com/Tech/Bearing_ ... _2822.html

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Felco cable cutters are regarded by many as the best in the business. They are not a bicycle specific company but this mean they don't work? Of course not... See the C7 one handed cable cutter below, but you get what you pay for: http://www.felco.com.au/felco/pages/tools.page? To be honest, I have n...

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I'd be very keen to enter the TTT. I'm an MA1. Anyone else interested in setting up another team with me??? I'd definitely be aiming for +35km/h speeds.

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Good to see you Scott. Yes it is easier to spot other people with DHBC jerseys on. I rode along past old flatmate at one point but nether of us recognised each other until we got talking. Small world :oops: I can't say much for the race other than it was very fun ride. Our little team of domestiques...

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On Sunday we had one of the largest fasties bunch in sometime (as least 20 maybe more). I thought the much worked pretty darn well. I was always used to fastie way of rolling off the front and I still prefer it that way. As I've already mentioned, I'm not a huge fan of big pacelines on the way back ...

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I've never known a battery powered or usb rechargable light to last more than two years so I always believe in spending up on a dynamo lighting system for utility cycling. I know a lot of people who like the Reelilghts, but I've also seen many of them come back to the shop I work in so can't really ...

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Sorry, I only stock garish 80s bartape. Its Yellow and blue marbled tape pattern.

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There's a race report here on MWCC. Looks like one hell of a fast race!
http://www.manlywarringahcc.org.au/news ... -1-report/

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Awesome work!

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Good article. Thanks Stuart.

It might sound silly but if looks are an issue there are black alloy rims out there!
http://www.competitivecyclist.com/produ ... .32.1.html

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Thanks for the updates on Greg. I'll be sure to send him a postcard.

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I'll hopefully be in some hispter bar in Portland watching the race. Have a great night. Looking forward to Roubaiux.

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On Sunday I rode with the middies bunch. We were a small group and had a mix of Sydney CC and RBCC riders tag along as we rode into Waterfall. When we turned around the overpass, Stephen B from SCC yelled out at everyone with a warning to take it easy and go in smaller bunches if we were doing a pac...

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