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Does anybody know a shop in Sydney that stocks Connex Links?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Neil Alexander May 14. 18 Replies 0 Likes
I need one for a new chain.Continue
Opinions wanted - Best roof rack for road bike?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Neil Alexander May 7. 35 Replies 0 Likes
I have Thule aero bars fitted on a 4x4.I'm concerned with fastest/easiest placement of the bike into the rack since I'll have to open the back door and stand up there to get the bike on the…Continue
Heads up for eBay bike parts buyers - bad recent experience
Started this discussion. Last reply by John Knight Apr 25. 6 Replies 0 Likes
I've purchased quite a few things over the years on eBay, and quite a few bike related items over the last couple of years in particular.Finally, I've been burnt and thought it's worthwhile letting…Continue
Thinking of some new wheels for commute/weekend riding
Started this discussion. Last reply by Adrian Apr 16. 28 Replies 0 Likes
I think my current wheels have probably done just about enough.The sound and feel of the balls in my rear hub is getting worse.I bought a new 6700 rear hub on ebay so I could just get the back wheel…Continue
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Matthew commented on John Knight's blog post Great Ocean Road Otways Classic"So John, waht's next? You should come to Perth and try the 3 or 5 dams challenge!"
John Knight replied to PeterT's discussion Cateye enters the strava fray"Even worse, when you feel like crap and struggling and you look down to see the gradient is 0 or -10"
John Knight replied to ChrisH's discussion Milk crates"Back in the 1970's ???
I still know vinyl nuts that keep hundreds of records in milk crates!
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Neil Alexander replied to John Knight's discussion Does anybody know a shop in Sydney that stocks Connex Links?"Oh, well it was probably someone else who said it..."
Michael O'Reilly replied to John Knight's discussion Does anybody know a shop in Sydney that stocks Connex Links?"A wise observation, though I say so myself!"
John Knight replied to John Knight's discussion Does anybody know a shop in Sydney that stocks Connex Links?"I have a KMC chain with their link on my 8 speed 29er. It seems to work just fine.
From all reviews the Shimano DA 7901 chain is an exceptionally good chain so I ordered one for the Litespeed but it doesn't come with a quick link. And I think…"
John Knight replied to John Knight's discussion Does anybody know a shop in Sydney that stocks Connex Links?"Bike Addiction had them - in 8, 9 and 10 speed.
I needed 10's."
Si replied to John Knight's discussion Does anybody know a shop in Sydney that stocks Connex Links?"I might have a couple of old ones from old dead and chucked 9spd chains lying around in the garage... however... garage is not particularly organised at the mo..."
Neil Alexander replied to John Knight's discussion Does anybody know a shop in Sydney that stocks Connex Links?"Prejudiced? Moi??
Wasn't it you, Mr O', er..., #51, who once opined: "You don't need any experience to be able to vent deeply held opinions in these forums"."
PeterT replied to John Knight's discussion Does anybody know a shop in Sydney that stocks Connex Links?"Besides making lighter chains, the included quick link with each chain is another reason to buy KMCs."
John Knight replied to ChrisH's discussion Milk crates"Not a bike, but has pedals ......................
Milk crates are very popular on the back of fishing kayaks, probably for similar reasons to their popularity on bikes - They are light, strong, easy to tie down with elastic traps, self draining,…"
John Knight replied to John Knight's discussion Does anybody know a shop in Sydney that stocks Connex Links?"Sometimes my autocorrect undoes my correction several times over :-(
And yes, posting on SC, like buying or selling on eBay is sometimes best not done at weddings, dinners, Mother's Day tea etc etc .............
I'm trying Bike Addiction…"
Michael O'Reilly replied to John Knight's discussion Does anybody know a shop in Sydney that stocks Connex Links?"The curious thing is that I corrected that after posting but I guess it didn't save.
The perils of trying to keep Neil's prejudices under control via an iPhone during a mate's wedding weekend in Newrybar ..."
Neil Alexander replied to John Knight's discussion Does anybody know a shop in Sydney that stocks Connex Links?"100 milligrams, eh?
See how p!sswe@k these things are!?!"
Michael O'Reilly replied to John Knight's discussion Does anybody know a shop in Sydney that stocks Connex Links?"I got one from Clarence Street.
I had one fail on me after more than 5 years, several chains, at least three cassettes and two sets of chain rings, all with100mg of me standing on them. Pretty durable.
And you can keep a spare in your European…"
Profile Information
- What sort of riding do you do ?
- Commuting, Road Cycling, Recreational, Whatever
- Where in Sydney do you live ?
- Lane Cove
- Tell us about your bikes
- 1999 Litespeed Natchez Ti road bike - Purchased Dec 2012 - Fits me perfectly and is in beautiful condition.
2000 (?) Fuji cro-mo road bike of unknown model - Purchased June 2012 - Now retired since the Litespeed arrived.
2010 Marin Muirwoods 29er - my first bike in 26 years. Now reserved as family ride/bush/camping holiday bike.
- About Me:
- Back into riding after 25 years off!
I feel like a 10 year old on my bike and am enjoying riding to work once or twice a week.
I've lost 14kg since getting back into cycling when I bought the Muirwoods in June 2011 to ride with my daughter. Cholesterol has dropped from 7.5 to 5.0 during that time as well.
I feel healthier now than in the last 15 years.
April 2013 - Now lost 18kg!
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- At 9:25pm on April 14, 2012,
Snowy_5 said… Hi John,
Bike Muster, Click on ride booklet tab for info. Mark was with me there.Been camping there. Breakfast, lunch and camping included in price but extra for dinner.. I had a good time the 1st time this year. Online entries will be after mid-January`13. Hope it helps you.
Cheers,
David.
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Great Ocean Road Otways Classic
Posted on April 22, 2013 at 7:30am 1 Comment 0 Likes
I've been working up to this ride for ages - and looking forward to catching up with an old cycling buddy from my Uni days who I hadn't ridden with for around 30 years.
We got down to Torquay on Friday late afternoon. It was absolutely freezing, and raining and blowing pretty hard when we went out for dinner.
I was so glad I packed everything and bought arm warmers just the week before!
It was overcast, damp and a bit breezy a the beach for the start.…
Continue WITWITF? (Where in the world is this ferry?)
Posted on October 2, 2012 at 7:00pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
The family went on a decently long ride today - almost 40km - 90% on dirt is decently long for anybody and the longest the family has ever done as a group.
Beautiful weather. Loads of goannas. No snakes. A few yellow tailed black cockatoos.
Unfortunately, we did not make it to our planned destination - the track got too sandy and boggy for the kids - we would have ended up wheeling the bikes and the kids would have lost it on the way back. We ended up 6 hours all up as it…
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