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HyperHorse
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Postby HyperHorse » 26 Oct 2007, 04:45

*looks around*
erm, Hello all...
Was told about your club by someone off the forums @ bicycles.net.au
So, here i am, been cycling on a steady basis for a few months, just for fitness/commuting, i have a GT Outpost, but I'll be getting my first real road bike (with drop bars) when finances allow, or in the new year, whichever comes first... :-P
Well I shall look forward to meeting some of you on the weekend rides.
cheers,
Marcus
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mikesbytes
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Postby mikesbytes » 26 Oct 2007, 06:29

Hi Marcus, see you Saturday 6.30am at Mick Mazza's on Marrickville rd.
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geoff m
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Postby geoff m » 26 Oct 2007, 13:14

Marcus,

YOu are very welcome. Even before getting your road bike, rock up to Saturday Slowies at Mick Mazza's as per Mike's suggestion.

We have all sorts of bikes and experience with this group.

You might also get some advice to help you get the right road bike which suits your circumstances.
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Postby weiyun » 26 Oct 2007, 13:17

See you on Sat... Weather permitting. :?
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Toff
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Postby Toff » 26 Oct 2007, 17:58

I'll be doing slowies, so see you Saturday!
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HyperHorse
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Postby HyperHorse » 26 Oct 2007, 18:34

Thanks all for the warm welcome.
I hope the weather holds for tomorrow morning.
Can't wait to meet everyone... :-D
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HyperHorse
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Postby HyperHorse » 26 Oct 2007, 23:03

Can anyone help me with my front derailer?
I've retightened the cable, but the derailer will only move down, not up...
I've loosened it up enough for it to move, sprayed the cables with lube...
Relubed the chain with teflon lube...
So.... What's the problem?
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Postby timyone » 26 Oct 2007, 23:31

hey welcome to the club im normally there at saturday slowies but wont be tomorrow, as we have a track race in the arvo.
Sorry i dont know any thing about fixing bikes :D
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Toff
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Postby Toff » 27 Oct 2007, 00:41

You won't need it. Stick your chain in the middle ring, and come along. If the chain is rubbing, take the deraileur off. Well have a look at it on the road. P.S. All cyclists should carry their own tools so bring the right spanner to re-attach it.
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Postby weiyun » 27 Oct 2007, 05:26

Sounded like a stop screw setting issue.
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HyperHorse
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Postby HyperHorse » 27 Oct 2007, 06:37

Bah, left it too late to leave home.
Oh well, there's next week.
:-\
Frustrated @ front derailer issues.
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Postby mikesbytes » 27 Oct 2007, 09:23

Bah, left it too late to leave home.
Oh well, there's next week.
:-\
Frustrated @ front derailer issues.
It was a nice morning for a ride. Never mind, next week
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HyperHorse
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Postby HyperHorse » 02 Nov 2007, 15:45

Just want to let everyone know I probably won't turn up for a few weeks.
I'm starting work with Pedapod on the 12th and right now im just kinda tired from riding the thing for about 2 1/2 hrs.
That might have something to do with not eating enough yesterday.
And I don't think I'll enjoy riding with a group if i can't get the full use of my gears.
Will get my bike serviced with my first pay cheque.
Until then... And I'll let u all know when that is.
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Postby timyone » 02 Nov 2007, 16:56

lol man, i dont ever change gears!! and half of every one else are on fixed gears!! (at slowies)
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HyperHorse
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Postby HyperHorse » 02 Nov 2007, 18:11

Hmm, ok...
Well i'll definitely be there next Saturday.
I'll be too busy sleeping/talking to finnish girlfriend on msn tomorrow morning.
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