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07-06-2016, 11:45 AM | #2851 | |||
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07-06-2016, 12:18 PM | #2852 | |||
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I reckon I'll hang out for a the 695/765/675 frame or Venge Elite frame.
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08-06-2016, 12:53 AM | #2853 | |||
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try and make yourself as visible to cars and others as possible . it still amazes me how many tools ride bikes at night with out lights , and even wearing dark clothing . since i have been back on the bike fitness thing i have explored around the local burbs a bit and found a nice little route that im happy with that has a small bit of dirt track , a lot of cement/tar bike track, and a little bit of road mixed in , and im happy with it. You cant always have eyes everywhere , there is always some risk in everything (have scars to prove it ), especially riding a bike , but if you dont take a bit of risk in your life where is the fun in that . |
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08-06-2016, 08:56 AM | #2854 | |||
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08-06-2016, 01:15 PM | #2856 | ||
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where is that ? looking at that , it reminds me of an old stomping ground of mine years ago , with a huge amount of 4wd tracks and walking paths/camping spots with a range of difficulty (the army used to do training up there), wombat state forest/ Lerderderg gorge,
i think it would be an awesome spot for a bit of mountain bike activity. Its not a place to go on your own though . |
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08-06-2016, 03:23 PM | #2857 | |||
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i ride just about anywhere now. i've never been too bothered by getting passed closely though (unless its only a matter of cm's) so each to their own. i was commenting to the guys last night how these new cycling laws (passing distance) have caused many drivers to be over cautious. numerous times now i have cars sit behind me too scared to pass even though there is plenty of room. i've been hit by a car once (turned left without indicating) and it does rattle you for a bit, but you get over it. you just have to accept that these possibilities may eventuate every now and then and just deal with it. so just get on your bike and ride. get confident in your ability, and if you are able, avoid busy roads until you do have a good level of confidence in your bike and your ability. |
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08-06-2016, 09:15 PM | #2858 | ||
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Thanks for all the advice guys! It was raining here today but I went for a few km ride.
It's hard work! I don't have a fancy bike (just a $100 kmart deal) but already loving it! Bit scary being around cars and trucks. At the moment I'm actually staying at the Fleurieu Peninsula and there have been some idiot drivers that scared me. |
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08-06-2016, 09:45 PM | #2859 | |||
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08-06-2016, 10:30 PM | #2860 | |||
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Many years I was unfortunate to be involved in a accident on the bike whilst riding on my own . During the recovery , I was sure I was never going to cycle again , and if it wasn't for friends whom kept close to the kerb with riders for and after , I may have never cycled again - short term anyway Whether on the trails or roads , riding in a group is the quickest and safest way to get your confidence up |
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08-06-2016, 10:33 PM | #2861 | |||
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09-06-2016, 06:00 AM | #2862 | ||
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Was out for a ride on Monday with 2 other people & there was some light rain, as we went over a railway track a girl that was with us came off.
I've never had a problem going over them but i know a few people who have come off on them. I always slow right down & coast over them, she was pedalling over it & her wheel got stuck in a groove. She cracked the frame of her bike & has done some damage to her teeth.
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09-06-2016, 12:32 PM | #2863 | ||
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A mate of mine showed me that when I stayed with him on my way to Eastern Creek the other month and we went out for a pedal. Will have to hit you up next time I am in town, I power okay but funnily enough take it stupidly easy on anything technical as I can't afford to get injured riding bicycles as that would affect my work riding motorcycles... That sounds weird, but is true lol
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09-06-2016, 08:54 PM | #2865 | ||||
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Hope she recovers quick.
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10-06-2016, 12:39 PM | #2866 | |||
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I dropped into a new bike shop that's opened locally, the owner/head mechanic has had a few Campy's of his own. I've left it with him to set up the cable tensions right for me. I've got the MS Brissie to Bay ride in just over a week, and I don't want chain issues then!
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10-06-2016, 02:42 PM | #2867 | |||
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The only downside I have noticed now is that the narrow chain gets noisy on the chain ring when running the big ring onto the last 2 or 3 larger sprockets due to chain angle. Not really too much of an issue as a similar ratio can be achieved using the small ring and a smaller sprocket which can be done in one click of both shifters on record. I think it is because the 11 speed chains are getting too narrow to allow clearance for chain angle on the teeth. I can not see that there are going to be too many options for going to 12 speed in the future.
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10-06-2016, 03:21 PM | #2868 | ||
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No, that's where I'm puzzled, because I was shifting from the small to the big chainring, which increases the tension in the cable.
The guy at the LBS said it didn't have enough tension, as it should take 3 clicks to go from small to large, whereas mine was taking 4.
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10-06-2016, 03:49 PM | #2869 | |||
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10-06-2016, 04:02 PM | #2870 | ||
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I agree, it don't make sense! I was paying attention to the change, as I was trying to get the 'sweeping' motion right, because it was chattering on the change before then.
Anyway, hopefully it'll all be good when it gets 'tuned'.
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10-06-2016, 06:46 PM | #2871 | |||
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11-06-2016, 02:56 PM | #2872 | |||
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You learn by your mistakes , and these things do happen unfortunately. ( i can feel a story coming on ) ....... as a young buk , living in the big smoke , cycling down the main road with tram tracks running parallel with my direction , i knew the dangers of tram tracks , i lifted the front wheel to clear it as i was moving towards the centre of the road, as i had a turn coming up , i was doing a good speed and misjudged where i put the front wheel ......... and of course it landed straight in the tram line and was quite a nice fit with the old style tyres of the day , and it wedged in the hollow bit of the track, about 3 seconds later i was sliding diagonally across a 4 lane road intersection with me sort of sitting straddled on top of the laying on its side bike frame . Usually a very busy road but luckily i had a quite spell . As i have said many times , **** does happen .... and i dont know how i made it to an old fart . |
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13-06-2016, 05:50 PM | #2874 | ||
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shimano baitcaster bearings in those wheels, they're damn loud
You like the Di2?
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13-06-2016, 05:51 PM | #2875 | ||
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Note valves/rim stickers in same spot OCD Dave
Im not a rpad bike fan by any stretch but f me thats a nice bike.
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13-06-2016, 06:53 PM | #2876 | ||
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Valves at 6'oclock and cranks keeping the line from the chain stay inline, gotta follow the rules mate!
Thommo, I don't find the wheels that loud. I absolutely love di2. My Defy is 105 mechanical, so it's fantastic jumping back on to the Propel when I get the chance.
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18-06-2016, 12:38 PM | #2877 | |||
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I just realised I have done nearly 4000km on my new groupset and absolutely loving it, the shift and running noise has improved greatly after a good running in period. I got asked today in the group if my Eddy Merckx was actually a trek 2000 with Merckx stickers, GGRRRR! The group ride is organised by the LBS that deals primarily in Trek so just about everyone in the group is on the Treks with the only variety being a few Specialized. Someone should explain to them that Trek is not the only bike on the planet. The frames may look similar in some respects between the Trek 2000 and the Eddy Merckx 1XM I suppose except a very large detail, the Trek is an aluminium and the Merckx is a full carbon I hope my reaction did not seem too insulted, it was hard to control myself at the thought of such blasphemy.
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18-06-2016, 05:53 PM | #2878 | |||
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18-06-2016, 06:16 PM | #2879 | |||
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It cost me a new set of outer cables, new bar tape and the cost of a service to set it up. Work commitments prevented me from test riding the bike, but I get the golden opportunity in the morning - the MS Brissie to the Bay ride! 2016-MS-Brissie-to-the-Bay
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20-06-2016, 03:50 PM | #2880 | ||
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So it looks like I've come to a decision. Decided not to build my next bike due to being offered a ripper deal by a mate who works at a bike store. It just worked out cheaper to get a complete bike thru my mate considering the specs. Looks like I'll tinker with my Focus and look at rebuilding that for fun and experience instead. I don't mind. But this next bike is SICK as far as Im concerned and it ticks all the boxes I was looking for.
Basic Specs are: Cervelo S5 VPW frame Dura Ace Mechanical groupset Mavic Cosmic Wheels Actual frame color below. Will it make me faster? Possibly, but not necessarily. Will I look like a pompous twat? Possibly, but not necessarily. Will I love it and enjoy riding it? Absafrickenlutely!
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