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best home & contents insurance that includes on road cycling.

Started May 12 0 Replies

Anyone got an xtracycle free radical kit they want to sell?

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best home & contents insurance that includes on road cycling.

Hi everyone, Im just about to move again and was wandering if anyone had found a good value home and contents insurance that included bikes when not at home from, theft, crashes, damage,  overseas use, personal and property liability etc.Not pumped about having to get insurance for the house, but thought it may as well cover my 8 bikes when Im out and about.Fixing and replacing bikes has been very expensive over the last few years so it may come in handy.See More
May 12
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Ben Carr replied to Rohan Tayler's discussion Your Top 3
"1- been doored yes- my riding to avoid it since is to take centre lane or if unable to ride on the footpath (slowly) 2- been tboned yes- my riding to avoid it since is to take centre road and ride at an adjusted speed that allows me to premeditate…"
Mar 5
Ben Carr replied to Neil Alexander's discussion Had any near misses lately?
"Wow!!  Neils near miss almost exactly describes the situation leading to my dooring. Which cost me - 12 spoke carbon front wheel (1200$) - custom steel frame               (1200$) - 2 weeks time of work  …"
Feb 27
Ben Carr replied to Sam Daykin's discussion New Cycling Rules for Sydney / A Slight Rant
"byron bay is close to 50/50"
Feb 10
Ben Carr liked Omar - Go! Alliance's discussion New Go! Alliance Website Ready
Jan 28
Ben Carr replied to Adam Butler's discussion Some people wonder why I get so upset
"Its the tone that the fence sets that is important. It creates a landscape where the people are kept out of the cars way rather than the cars being slowed down to a speed safe enough to avoid people. To add insult to injury the fences are being…"
Dec 6, 2012
Ben Carr replied to Adam Butler's discussion Some people wonder why I get so upset
"RMS treatment of victoria rd by using a pedestrian fence "to protect the pedestrians' cutting right through its shopping district has done 2 things.  1. NOt to subtly hinted at who should and shouldn't be using this victoria rd…"
Dec 6, 2012
Ben Carr replied to Adam Butler's discussion Some people wonder why I get so upset
"Sorry to hear Adam, Glad your on the mend, you will be missed on the roads. Its unjust that once again its the victim that is pushed off our public road space, not the perpetrator of trauma. Im personally glad that you have been and still are upset.…"
Dec 6, 2012

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What sort of riding do you do ?
Commuting
Where in Sydney do you live ?
sydney
Tell us about your bikes
2 and a half bikes currently A cheap fold up bike and a "primate" Custom Fixed, commuter, I mainly ride the primate with upright handlebars for cruising, but use a 50-16 ratio which is large enough to go as fast as I like. The folder is good to take on bus's and to throw into mates cars.
Getting a new custom bike made at primate frames with a 12' back wheel and 20' front as a bit of an experiment. ( Always liked the way small wheels handle and the acceleration)
About Me:
I like bikes their efficiency and the freedom they provide in sydney as a reliable transport option.
I Enjoy the bike culture as well, the variety of people it attracts, and the reasons it attracts them.

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At 9:58pm on June 4, 2008, DamianM said…
Hi there Ben
Welcome to the site!

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